Chris Martin Left Off Atlanta's NLDS Roster
Atlanta Braves reliever Chris Martin wasn't included on the team's 26-man roster for their National League Division Series matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers. The reliever pitched to a 3.95 ERA and a 3.47 FIP in 43.1 innings this season. As has been the case for much of Martin's Major League career, he did an excellent... Read More
Richard Rodriguez Left Off Atlanta's NLDS Roster
Atlanta Braves reliever Richard Rodriguez was left off the team's 26-man roster for the National League Division Series. Rodriguez, who was acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, pitched to a 2.94 ERA, a 4.04 FIP, 42 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 64.1 innings this season. He also registered 14 saves... Read More
Marwin Gonzalez Left Off Houston's ALDS Roster
Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez was left off the team's 26-man roster for the American League Division Series. Gonzalez hit .199 with a .275 on-base percentage, five home runs, and three stolen bases in 307 plate appearances this season. The veteran started the season with the Boston Red Sox but joined the Astros in late... Read More
Blake Jarwin Looks To Close The Gap In Week 5
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin came into the season expected to be the primary tight end for the Cowboys, although he was expected to cede some snaps to Dalton Schultz now and then. Instead, Schultz has exploded into a TE1 while Jarwin is averaging a TE3 finish each week, making him unstartable in most... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Isn't On Houston's ALDS Roster
Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi was left off the team's 26-man American League Division Series roster. The Astros announced the roster on Thursday, but it didn't include the veteran starter. Odorizzi, his first season in an Astros uniform, pitched to a 4.21 ERA, 4.48 FIP, 91 strikeouts and 34 walks in 104 2/3 innings during... Read More
Matt Barnes Left Off ALDS Roster
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes isn't on the team's American League Division Series roster. The Red Sox announced their roster for the next round of the playoffs on Thursday, but it didn't include the veteran reliever. Barnes pitched to a 3.79 ERA and a 3.21 FIP in 54.2 innings during the regular season.... Read More
Jalen Reagor Still Waiting For That Breakout Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor was hyped as a breakout candidate before this season began. Instead, four weeks into the season, Reagor is the overall WR70 in standard scoring. After a 14-point fantasy performance in Week 1, Reagor has combined for just 13 fantasy points in Weeks 2, 3, and 4. With the Carolina... Read More
Miles Sanders A Concerning Choice In Week 5 Lineups
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders, drafted to be an RB1 by most fantasy managers this season, is a concerning option in any Week 5 starting lineup. Despite being one of the more talented backs in the league, Sanders had just 15 total touches in Weeks 3 and 4 combined. The Eagles play callers seem... Read More
Trent Grisham Fails To Build On Breakout 2020 Season
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham finished the season with a .242/.327/.413 slash, 15 homers, 13 steals and 123 runs-plus-RBI in 527 plate appearances. After breaking out in a shortened 2020 campaign, Grisham battled leg injuries early in the season, ultimately disappointing as a player expected to provide OF2/3 value. Despite superb plate discipline, the... Read More
Jimmy Graham Not A Week 5 Option
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham is not on the fantasy radar despite a favorable matchup Week 5 against the Raiders. Las Vegas currently is allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends but the veteran tight end has been non-existent. His snap-count is at a career-low and second-year player Cole Kmet is... Read More
Rams Want To Get Robert Woods More Involved
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods averaged more than 132 targets per season in the last three years with Jared Goff under center. In four games with Matthew Stafford, Woods has just 25 targets, catching 15 of them for 172 yards and two touchdowns. "We just need to get him some more opportunities and... Read More
Will Fuller Being Placed On Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (finger) will be placed on Injured Reserve after breaking his finger in the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Fuller will now be out for at least three games and possibly longer. The 27-year-old missed the first two weeks of the season while finishing up his suspension, and... Read More
O.J. Howard Off To A Disappointing Start
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard has been a fantasy disappointment through four games played in 2021. The Alabama product has flashed his ability at times throughout his five-year career, most notably in 2020, as he looked to be on-pace for a strong year before rupturing his Achilles tendon. Howard played less than 20... Read More
Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell To Continue Splitting Time?
Philadelphia Eagles running backs Miles Sanders and Kenneth Gainwell look like they will continue to be in a timeshare in the Philadelphia backfield moving forward, according to reporter Tim McManus. Sanders has not been all that impressive so far, as Gainwell outproduced him in Week 5 with 89 total yards and a touchdown to Sanders'... Read More
Marcus Maye Facing Charges From DUI
New York Jets safety Marcus Maye is facing charges from a DUI arrest and car crash that happened on Feb. 22 in Florida. Maye could be facing a suspension from the league for violating the personal-conduct policy. The 28-year-old was charged with driving under the influence and DUI/damage to property and a person leaving the... Read More
Alvin Kamara’s Role Changing?
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was held without a target for the first time in his career in the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants. However, fantasy managers in PPR scoring formats shouldn't start panicking just yet. Head coach Sean Payton noted that the change in his usage was due to... Read More
Eric Hosmer Enters Offseason With Lingering Doubts
After a disappointing 2021 campaign, San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer enters the offseason with doubts about his role as an everyday player. With an outsized contract and uninspiring 102 wRC+, the 31-year-old was often the scapegoat for the Friars second half collapse. Across 565 plate appearances, Hosmer recorded a .269/.337/.395 slash, 12 homers,... Read More
Matt Nagy Reiterates Andy Dalton Will Start When Healthy
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) has once again got the support of his head coach as the team's starting quarterback upon his return to the lineup. Justin Fields had a solid showing in Week 4, but it was still not enough to secure his role as the QB1 in Chicago. With this news, Allen... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Finishes With One Reception In Week 4 Loss
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught one of his three targets for a 15-yard reception during Sunday's 28-21 Week 4 loss at home to the Seattle Seahawks. The second-year wideout has struggled for most of the 2021 season, and it didn't improve against the Seahawks, where he only saw three targets, less than... Read More
49ers Defense Allows Four Touchdowns In Week 4 Loss
The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit held the Seattle Seahawks to 254 total yards of offense but still allowed them to score four touchdowns, ultimately failing to slow them down while the 49ers offense mounted a late-game comeback effort. In addition, while the 49ers defense racked up three sacks, they could not recover any of... Read More
George Kittle Held To 40 Yards In Week 4 Loss
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught four passes for 40 yards during the team's 28-21 Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Kittle saw a healthy target share, racking up a total of 11 targets but only managing to haul in four without a touchdown. The former All-Pro tight end has... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Throws A Touchdown Before Injury
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 14 of 23 passes for 165 yards, one touchdown, and an interception during Sunday's 28-21 Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Garoppolo completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Ross Dwelley early in the first quarter before leaving and turning it over to rookie quarterback Trey Lance. Injury... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Held To Two Catches In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught just two of eight targets for 11 yards in a 27-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. Smith-Schuster presumably played through some pain in his ribs as he departed Week 3 early with the injury, but he still failed to take advantage of the fact... Read More
Allen Lazard Chips In 33 Yards
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard caught two passes for 33 yards in the Packers victory over the Steelers 27-17. Lazard's catches helped the Packers post another strong offensive outing but was overshadowed by Randall Cobb's performance. Lazard now only has five catches for 91 yards through the first four weeks this season and... Read More
Robert Tonyan Musters Only Eight Yards
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught only two passes for eight yards in the Packers Week 4 victory over the Steelers 27-17. It was a star-crossed day for the tight end, who struggled to connect with quarterback Aaron Rodgers despite seeing seven targets in the game. Tonyan found the end zone in Week... Read More
Miles Sanders Does Almost Nothing In Week 4
Philadelphia Phillies running back Miles Sanders had 10 touches in Week 4, which was a huge improvement compared to his Week 3 performance, but he was still an enormous disappointment. Sanders ran the ball seven times in Week 4, gaining just 13 yards. He was targeted three times in the passing game, catching all three for... Read More
Dede Westbrook Catches One Pass
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught one pass for 17 yards in the Vikings loss to the Browns in Week 4. It has been a very quiet beginning to Westbrook's Vikings career and caught his first pass since Week 1. The veteran is still perhaps trying to get up to game speed after tearing... Read More
Tyler Conklin Comes Back To Earth
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin caught four passes for 18 yards in the team's loss to the Browns in Week 4. Conklin landed himself in streamer territory after posting 7-70-1 last week but came back to earth in this game. Conklin plays in an effective passing offense up to this point but is the... Read More
K.J. Osborn Registers Only 26 Yards
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught only three passes for 26 yards in the Vikings 14-7 loss to the Browns in Week 4. The Vikings offense struggled mightily after the first drive and Osborn saw seven targets in the game. Osborn has carved out a solid role for himself in an offense that has... Read More
Dalvin Cook Musters Only 44 Total Yards
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball nine times for 34 yards and added 10 receiving yards in the team's disappointing loss to the Browns in Week 4. Cook was questionable the entire week with an ankle injury and teammate Alexander Mattison actually out-carried Cook 10-to-9. Cook is an unquestioned RB1 but clearly... Read More