Jared Goff A Low-End QB2 In Week 2
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff posted a low-end QB2 performance against the Eagles, and a similar day can be expected against the Washington Commanders. Goff benefited from a come-from-behind game script last week but still didn't produce monster numbers. The contest against Washington should be a closer game from start to finish, so he should... Read More
Rams Defense Faces Improved Falcons Offense
The Los Angeles Rams defense and special teams unit faces the Atlanta Falcons this week in what could be a tough matchup. The Falcons offense didn't do much last season, but now they have a new quarterback who can run in Marcus Mariota, rookie receiver Drake London and record-setting tight end Kyle Pitts entering his... Read More
Matt Gay A Solid Streaming Option In Week 2
Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay is a solid streaming option in his Week 2 home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons allowed the most touchdowns per game in 2021 but only the 25th-most field goals. In sum, they allowed the 15th-most points to opposing kickers. There is a lot of random variability when... Read More
Cam Akers Has Favorable Matchup But Is A Risky Option
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers goes into a Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with questions about his usage. Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, he had only three carries and did not gain positive yardage. Rams coach Sean McVay said that he maintains confidence in Akers and is pushing him to... Read More
Darrell Henderson Jr. An Exciting Possibility In Week 2
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. is a hot "start" choice in Week 2 in the home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing RBs last season and the most total touchdowns to all positions. Because Henderson has a major role in the Rams passing game,... Read More
Cooper Kupp Has Top WR Matchup In Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is a must-start with a favorable home matchup against the weak Atlanta Falcons defense Week 2. Kupp made 13 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown Week 1 against the tough Buffalo Bills defense. Now he faces a Falcons defense that allowed the sixth most fantasy points to... Read More
Allen Robinson II Should Do Better In Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II has a good chance to rebound from his lack of Week 1 production with a favorable home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons Week 2. Robinson disappointed fantasy managers who started him with just one reception for 12 yards against the Buffalo Bills in his first game as... Read More
Matthew Stafford Has Good Chance To Rebound In Week 2
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to bounce back from a tough opening game with a more favorable home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons Week 2. Stafford struggled greatly Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, throwing three interceptions and taking seven sacks. He finished as the QB29. In contrast to the No. 1-ranked Bills... Read More
Darren Waller A High-End TE1 In Week 2
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller will look to build off of a solid Week 1 performance where he totaled 79 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers. He will be facing a Cardinals defense in Week 2 who surrendered eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown to Travis Kelce last week. Waller was... Read More
Derek Carr Looks To Rebound In Week 2
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will look to put together a better performance in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. Carr turned the ball over three times while taking five sacks in the Raiders season opener, leading to a sub-par fantasy output. He will look to bounce back against a Cardinals defense that just... Read More
Josh Jacobs Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will look for his first touchdown of the season in the team's first home game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. Jacobs led the team in rush attempts (10) while playing 60 percent of the snaps in Week 1. His percentage of running back touches were a... Read More
Bill Algeo Looking For Third Straight Victory
After starting 1-2 in the UFC, Bill Algeo (16-6) has won his last two contests and is hoping to secure a three-fight winning streak when he takes on the veteran Andre Fili on Saturday. He's a grinding-style fighter who will take his opponent to the limit, and six of Algeo's 16 career wins have come... Read More
Andre Fili In Need Of A Win Saturday In Vegas
Winless in his last three bouts, Andre Fili (21-9) will look to return to winning ways in his 31st professional bout when he takes to the Octagon to face Bill Algeo on Saturday's main card of action. Fili has the capability of getting his hand raised in numerous ways, with nine of his career wins... Read More
Joe Pyfer Enters As DraftKings' Biggest Favorite Saturday
Set for his UFC debut after an impressive run on the Contender Series, Joe Pyfer (9-2) will appear on Saturday's main card of action as he takes on Alen Amedovski, who is currently on a three-fight losing streak in the UFC. An efficient finisher in his career, eight of his nine wins have come via... Read More
Alen Amedovski Looking To Climb Out Of Recent Hole
Hoping to avoid a four-fight skid, Alen Amedovski (8-3) will step into the Octagon on Saturday, with possibly his job on the line, in a middleweight matchup with Joe Pyfer. After back-to-back first-round knockout victories in Bellator, the transition was not a smooth one for Amedovski into the UFC. The potential is there, with all... Read More
Evan Engram Could Be Worth Consideration In Week 2
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is slated to make his second start with the Jaguars in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts. The former first-round pick hauled in four passes for 28 yards on four targets in Week 1 versus the Washington Commanders. After signing with Jacksonville, the Ole Miss product was expected to... Read More
Rodrigo Nascimento Ferreira Looking For First Win In Two Years
After struggling with a loss and no-contest to begin his career, Rodrigo Nascimento Ferreira (8-1) will look to earn his first victory since 2020 on Saturday. He has shown glimpses of dominance in the UFC, earning a first-round submission in his Contender Series bout and a second-round submission in his Octagon debut. It has been... Read More
Drey Jameson Making MLB Debut Against Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of right-hander Drey Jameson from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, and he will make his major-league debut in a start against the San Diego Padres. In a corresponding move, the team placed left-hander Kyle Nelson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Jameson, the club's No. 9... Read More
Steelers Defense Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was fantastic in a Week 1 win, notching seven sacks and forcing five turnovers. They draw another plus matchup in a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. New England managed just seven points against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 and quarterback Mac Jones (back, illness) will... Read More
Chris Boswell's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made three of his four field goals in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Boswell will look for another multiple-field goal game in a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. The Patriots were generous to fantasy kickers in 2021, allowing the eighth-most... Read More
Pat Freiermuth's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth led his team with 75 receiving yards in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. The second-year tight end showed nice chemistry with new quarterback Mitch Trubisky, drawing 10 targets, good for second on the team. Freiermuth will look to keep it going at home against... Read More
Kenny Golladay Slated For Another Quiet Outing In Week 2
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay is set to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of the 2022 season. The veteran wideout had a quiet performance in Week 1 versus the Tennessee Titans, concluding the game with two receptions for 22 yards. While Golladay didn't have a notable stat line in the win... Read More
George Pickens' Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens garnered plenty of attention based on his productive preseason but he didn't fare as well in his regular-season debut, catching just one ball for three yards. The rookie wideout will look to bounce back in a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. On the positive... Read More
Chase Claypool's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool saw a surprising six carries for 36 yards to lead his team in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Claypool didn't fare as well through the air, however, finishing with four catches for just 18 yards. The third-year wideout will look to break out in... Read More
J.C. Jackson Will Play Thursday Night
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) will play on Thursday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source. Jackson came into the game with a questionable tag after missing the season-opening win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but he was moving around really well during workouts this week. Against quarterback Patrick Mahomes,... Read More
Wan'Dale Robinson Absent Again Thursday
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Robinson is currently looking very iffy to play in the Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers this weekend. The 21-year-old will need to get back on the practice field on Friday in order to have a... Read More
Kadarius Toney On The Week 2 Injury Report
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) was added to the injury report this week after getting in a limited practice session on Thursday. Toney dealt with lower body issues for much of training camp and in his rookie season in 2021, so this is not what his fantasy managers want to see early... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Puts In Another Full Practice
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) was a full participant in practice for a second straight day on Thursday. It's a good sign for his prospects of making his 2022 debut in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins for the first time since 2020. Dobbins missed all of last year after tearing his ACL,... Read More
Alvin Kamara Doesn't Practice Thursday
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was present but not participating in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media after he was limited in practice on Wednesday with a rib injury. It's possible that the Saints are giving Kamara a day to rest, but we'll know more about his Week 2... Read More
Another DNP For George Kittle Thursday
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week. Kittle injured his groin last Monday and hasn't practiced or played since. The 28-year-old will almost certainly have to get back on the practice field on Friday in order to have any shot at making... Read More