Roberto Luongo will be between the pipes against the Lightning in Tampa Bay on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Luongo finished last year with a respectable .914 save percentage and a 17-15 record. He was limited to 40 games because of injury. Although still considered the No. 1 netminder for the Panthers, the 38-year-old Luongo is expected to be in a time-share with backup James Reimer. Fantasy owners should no longer anticipate Luongo starting 60-plus games has he was accustomed to do in years past.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Trent Taylor with five catches in Week 4
Trent Taylor was targeted 10 times and made five receptions for 47 yards in the 49ers 18-15 loss to Arizona on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: The 10 targets for Taylor in Week 4 surpassed the total of nine he saw in the first three weeks of the season. The rookie from Louisiana Tech played exclusively from the slot even when wideout Marquise Goodwin was forced to exit the game early because of a concussion, and fared surprisingly well against All-Pro nickel back Tyrann Matthieu. Taylor, who is known for his good hands and crisp route running ability, makes for a possible flyer for PPR owners in Week 5 when he goes against a leaky Colts defense next Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: The 10 targets for Taylor in Week 4 surpassed the total of nine he saw in the first three weeks of the season. The rookie from Louisiana Tech played exclusively from the slot even when wideout Marquise Goodwin was forced to exit the game early because of a concussion, and fared surprisingly well against All-Pro nickel back Tyrann Matthieu. Taylor, who is known for his good hands and crisp route running ability, makes for a possible flyer for PPR owners in Week 5 when he goes against a leaky Colts defense next Sunday.
Aldrick Robinson leads team in yardage and targets in Week 4
Aldrick Robinson hauled in three passes on 12 targets for 52 yards in the 49ers' 18-15 loss to Arizona on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: Robinson essentially took over Marquise Goodwin's outside receiver spot when Goodwin was forced to leave the game early with a concussion. Although he led the team in targets and receiving yardage, Robinson was only able to corral three passes due to a couple of drops and Brian Hoyer's inaccuracy. The 12 targets were double those the 29-year-old speedster saw during the first three weeks of the season. Goodwin is in concussion protocol and is currently considered questionable for Week 5. If he is unable to play, Robinson may be of fantasy value against a porous Colts defense that is yielding 283.5 yards per game.
Fantasy Implications: Robinson essentially took over Marquise Goodwin's outside receiver spot when Goodwin was forced to leave the game early with a concussion. Although he led the team in targets and receiving yardage, Robinson was only able to corral three passes due to a couple of drops and Brian Hoyer's inaccuracy. The 12 targets were double those the 29-year-old speedster saw during the first three weeks of the season. Goodwin is in concussion protocol and is currently considered questionable for Week 5. If he is unable to play, Robinson may be of fantasy value against a porous Colts defense that is yielding 283.5 yards per game.
Monday, October 2, 2017
Robbie Gould accounts for all of 49er scoring
Robbie Gould went a perfect 5-for-5 in field-goal attempts, accounting for all of San Francisco's scoring in the 49ers' 18-15 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: In a game that saw no touchdowns scored in regulation time, Gould was able to convert field-goals of 49, 39, 47, and 48 yards, equaling Arizona kicker Phil Dawson's 4-for-4 perfect day, sending the game into overtime tied 12-12. The 49ers later in the overtime period had a first-and-goal at the Arizona eight-yard line, but had to settle for Gould's 23 yard field goal, putting San Francisco ahead 15-12. Arizona then won the game on the ensuing seven-play 75 yard drive, culminated by Carson Palmer's 19-yard pass to Larry Fitzgerald. Gould is now a perfect 11-for-11 on field-goal attempts this year, and has now successfully converted 28 straight field-goal attempts, a streak that goes back to the 2015 season.
Fantasy Implications: In a game that saw no touchdowns scored in regulation time, Gould was able to convert field-goals of 49, 39, 47, and 48 yards, equaling Arizona kicker Phil Dawson's 4-for-4 perfect day, sending the game into overtime tied 12-12. The 49ers later in the overtime period had a first-and-goal at the Arizona eight-yard line, but had to settle for Gould's 23 yard field goal, putting San Francisco ahead 15-12. Arizona then won the game on the ensuing seven-play 75 yard drive, culminated by Carson Palmer's 19-yard pass to Larry Fitzgerald. Gould is now a perfect 11-for-11 on field-goal attempts this year, and has now successfully converted 28 straight field-goal attempts, a streak that goes back to the 2015 season.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
James Paxton allows no runs in season's final start
James Paxton allowed no runs on three hits, walking none and striking out nine over six innings in Seattle's 6-2 loss to the Angels on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton lobbied hard to to toe the rubber Sunday for the Mariners final game of the 2017 campaign, and his persistence paid off. It was his first quality start since coming off the disabled list for a pectoral injury September 15. The 28-year-old southpaw finishes the year with a 12-5 record while recording a stellar 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 156/37 K/BB across 136 innings. Now considered the Mariners' ace, the team will look to Paxton to build upon this season's success. Barring injury (something Paxton has had difficulty doing throughout his career), he should make a quality number-one fantasy starter for the 2018 campaign.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton lobbied hard to to toe the rubber Sunday for the Mariners final game of the 2017 campaign, and his persistence paid off. It was his first quality start since coming off the disabled list for a pectoral injury September 15. The 28-year-old southpaw finishes the year with a 12-5 record while recording a stellar 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 156/37 K/BB across 136 innings. Now considered the Mariners' ace, the team will look to Paxton to build upon this season's success. Barring injury (something Paxton has had difficulty doing throughout his career), he should make a quality number-one fantasy starter for the 2018 campaign.
Edwin Diaz earns save
Edwin Diaz hurled a perfect 1 1/3 innings to pick up his 34th save in Seattle's 6-4 win over the Angels on Saturday. He also struck out two.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and was able to get Mike Trout out on an infield fly to second base. He then pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save. The 23-year-old right-hander rebounded nicely following Friday night's blown save, his first since July 22. Diaz has an elite 97 mph that has translated into a superb 12.1 K/9 for the year. If he is able to correct his occasional bouts of wildness (4.4 BB/9), Diaz will be among the company of premier closers for the 2018 campaign.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and was able to get Mike Trout out on an infield fly to second base. He then pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save. The 23-year-old right-hander rebounded nicely following Friday night's blown save, his first since July 22. Diaz has an elite 97 mph that has translated into a superb 12.1 K/9 for the year. If he is able to correct his occasional bouts of wildness (4.4 BB/9), Diaz will be among the company of premier closers for the 2018 campaign.
Mitch Haniger hits a triad of doubles
Mitch Haniger went 5-for-5 with three doubles and one run scored in Seattle's 6-4 win over the Angels on Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: The perfect night at the plate completes a very productive September for Haniger. In 27 games during the month, the 26-year-old outfielder slashed a phenomenal .365/.387/.635 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, and 17 runs scored. He also saw his seasonal batting average rise about 40 points, from .248 to .285. Haniger has settled in well batting second in the Seattle lineup, and looks to be the Mariners' right fielder for years to come.
Fantasy Implications: The perfect night at the plate completes a very productive September for Haniger. In 27 games during the month, the 26-year-old outfielder slashed a phenomenal .365/.387/.635 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, and 17 runs scored. He also saw his seasonal batting average rise about 40 points, from .248 to .285. Haniger has settled in well batting second in the Seattle lineup, and looks to be the Mariners' right fielder for years to come.
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