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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Jason Adam Hit With Blown Save, Loss
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam blew the save and was hit with the loss in the 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. In his inning of work, Adam allowed two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out one. He entered... Read More
Kyle Tucker Drives In Three In Monday's Win
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-5 with three RBI in the team's 7-0 shutout win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Tucker has been a must-start in fantasy all year long, and he's now hitting .258/.333/.474 with an .806 OPS, 25 home runs, a career-high 93 RBI, 64 runs scored and a career-high 22... Read More
Travis Etienne And James Robinson Split Snaps In Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne and James Robinson are one of the backfield battles to monitor. In Week 1, the total snaps were nearly even with a 51-49 split in favor of the sophomore. As expected, Robinson accounted for 60% of the carries compared to 30% for Etienne, while the reverse was true of... Read More
Broncos Defense Disappoints Against Seattle
The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit was a popular streaming choice in fantasy football in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith, but they fell flat in a 17-16 loss on Monday night. Although they only allowed 17 points and 253 total yards of offense on the night, given the opposing QB,... Read More
Brandon McManus Has Busy Night In Week 1
Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made three of his four field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in the team's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. His only miss was for the win late in the fourth quarter from 64 yards out when the Broncos curiously decided to kick the deep... Read More
KJ Hamler Targeted Just Once In Loss To Seahawks
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler was barely seen in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 on Monday night. He was only targeted once in the game and hauled it in, but he was out of bounds. Hamler came into this game questionable with knee and hip injuries -- he suffered... Read More
Albert Okwuegbunam Finishes With 33 Yards Monday
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam was out-gained through the air by fellow tight end/fullback Andrew Beck in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Beck caught two of his three targets for 52 yards on the Broncos first drive of the night and wasn't heard from again. Okwuegbunam ended... Read More
Courtland Sutton Catches Four Passes In Week 1
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton finished with four catches for 72 yards on seven targets in the team's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Sutton's seven targets were tied for second on the team with Jerry Jeudy, behind running back Javonte Williams' 12 targets. Quarterback Russell Wilson didn't target his... Read More
Scott Alexander Earns First Save Of Season Monday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Scott Alexander earned his first save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Braves. Alexander entered the game in the eighth inning up by one with two outs and a runner on third. He ended the inning with the runner stranded on a flyout and stayed on to... Read More
Jerry Jeudy Posts Over 100 Yards, TD In Loss To Seattle
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had a nice first game in the team's 17-16 Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Jeudy caught four of his seven targets on the night for a team-high 102 yards and their only touchdown. He connected with quarterback Russell Wilson on a 67-yard strike when... Read More
Melvin Gordon III Has Team-High 12 Carries Monday
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III surprisingly out-carried Javonte Williams 12 to seven in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Gordon picked up 58 yards on his 12 carries and caught both of his targets through the air for 14 yards in the 17-16 loss. He also had... Read More
Spencer Strider Takes Tough Loss Monday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider fell to 10-5 despite pitching pretty well in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Giants. Strider pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on nine hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. The 23-year-old has thrived since joining the starting rotation and has compiled a 2.72 ERA and 13.75... Read More
Javonte Williams Catches Double-Digit Passes In Week 1
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams was out-carried seven to 12 by backfield mate Melvin Gordon III in Monday night's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but Williams more than made up for it by catching a team-high 11 passes for 65 yards on 12 targets. He gained 43 yards on his seven carries,... Read More
Alex Cobb Pitches Seven Shutout Innings Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb turned in another solid start in Monday's 3-2 win over the Braves. Cobb pitched 7 scoreless innings, allowing six hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. The veteran's underlying metrics are finally starting to reflect in his peripherals, as he is 6-6 with a 3.48 ERA over 24... Read More
Russell Wilson Goes Over 300 Yards In Return To Seattle
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson completed 29 of his 42 pass attempts for 340 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in his emotional return to Seattle in a 17-16 loss on Monday night against the Seahawks in Week 1. His lone TD pass on the night was a 67-yard hookup with receiver Jerry Jeudy. The... Read More
Emmanuel Clase Earns 34th Save Of Season Monday
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase continued his dominant season in Monday's 5-4 win over the Angels, picking up his league-leading 34th save. Clase came in to pitch the ninth inning up by one and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has delivered on his high fantasy expectations this season,... Read More
Mike Trout Homers In Seventh Consecutive Game Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continued his impressive streak in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Trout crushed a fifth-inning Konnor Pilkington fastball to straightaway center for his 35th HR of the season. More importantly, this was Trout's seventh consecutive game with a long... Read More
Jason Adam Takes Late Loss Monday
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam was handed his third loss of the season in Monday's 3-2 game against the Blue Jays. Adam came in to pitch the eighth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first two outs on a groundout and strikeout, but then allowed a two-run home... Read More
Jordan Romano Earns 33rd Save Of Season Monday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Rays. Romano came in to close things out up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been a high-end fantasy option all season, converting all but four save... Read More
Brandon Hughes Earns Five-Out Save Monday
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes certainly earned his fifth save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Mets. Hughes entered the game in the eighth inning up by four with one out and the bases loaded. He escaped the inning unscathed by inducing a flyout and a line out and stayed on... Read More
DK Metcalf Held To 36 Yards In Week 1 Win
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf finished with seven receptions for 36 yards and one fumble lost in the Monday night win against the Denver Broncos. The seven targets were nice to see as he was the clear favorite for quarterback Geno Smith. The Broncos' defense, however, was able to hold Metcalf to just 36... Read More
Rashaad Penny Rushes For 60 Yards In Week 1 Win
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny led the backfield with 12 carries for 60 yards and zero touchdowns. The lack of rushing attempts was a bit strange, considering the Seahawks were leading most of the game. Nonetheless, Penny was the clear backfield leader, getting 12 of the 19 rush attempts (6 of which were from... Read More
Noah Fant Held To 16 Yards In Week 1 Win
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant finished with three receptions for 16 yards in the Monday night win against his former team, the Denver Broncos. Fant was targeted four times during this contest (tied for second highest on the team with Tyler Lockett), right behind the team's WR1 DK Metcalf. Fant finished sixth on the... Read More
Framber Valdez Tosses Complete-Game Shutout Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was excellent in Monday's 7-0 win over the Tigers. Valdez pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing six hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. The 28-year-old has been a fantasy asset all season and is now 15-5 with a 2.50 ERA, 8.47 K/9 rate, and 3.06 BB/9 rate over 27... Read More
Tyler Lockett Held To 28 Yards In Week 1 Win
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett finished with three receptions for 28 yards in the Monday night win against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos have a stout pass defense, holding the Seahawks receivers to just 195 yards total. Lockett tied with tight end Noah Fant with four targets in this contest, but quarterback Geno Smith... Read More
Will Dissly Scores Touchdown In Week 1 Win
Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly had three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win against the Denver Broncos. Dissly caught a great pass from quarterback Geno Smith and broke off for a 38-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the game. Dissly was competing for targets with the team's... Read More
Jamal Adams Suffers Serious Injury
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) was forced to exit early in Monday's matchup with the Denver Broncos. The All-Pro safety was able to get to the sideline under his own power before being carted to the locker room. Despite that, it appears Adams has suffered a serious quad injury, according to head coach Pete... Read More
Geno Smith Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 1 Win
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith went 23-for-28 for 195 passing yards and two touchdowns against the Denver Broncos. Smith came out the gates strong, going 17-for-18 and throwing both of his two touchdowns in the first half to put the Seahawks up 17-13 going into halftime. The 31-year-old played admirably against a tough Broncos defense... Read More
Jamal Adams Carted To Locker Room Monday
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) suffered an injury and was carted to the locker room during his team's Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. Adams injured his knee during the game and is doubtful to return. Adams made three tackles and had one pass defended in the contest before departing early. Expect... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Fans Three In Rehab Outing
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) tossed a scoreless and hitless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three in the process. It was Chapman's first minor league rehab outing, but he's expected to return to the Yankees bullpen early this week, barring any setbacks. The 35-year-old southpaw has... Read More
