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  • Kaiir Elam BUF CB
    Bills' Kaiir Elam: Ready for next step?
    10h ago

    Elam, who missed most of the 2023 regular season due to an ankle injury and coaching decisions, finished with 14 total tackles over three regular-season games.

    Elam did appear in both of the Bills' playoff games, though he was limited to special teams in the divisional-round loss to the Chiefs. So far in his young career, Elam's output in two NFL seasons hasn't come close to matching his first-round status, but the Bills had to let several secondary members move on this season and will likely spend one of their high picks on receiver, so Elam may be earmarked for a more prominent role in 2024 even if he's not a starter just yet. Some comments from team brass in the offseason have indicated the Bills are hopeful Elam is ready to make that jump in performance.

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  • Cody Davis NE DB
    Cody Davis: Hangs up cleats
    17h ago

    Davis announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Chris Mason of Masslive.com reports.

    Davis played 11 NFL seasons, spending five years with the Rams, two with the Jaguars and the final four of his career with the Patriots. The 34-year-old primarily played on special teams and hadn't played a defensive snap since 2020. He'll finish his career with 118 combined tackles, two interceptions and three fumbles recovered.

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  • Olamide Zaccheaus PHI WR
    Commanders' Olamide Zaccheaus: Moving on to Washington
    17h ago

    Zaccheaus has agreed to a deal with the Commanders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    In his only campaign with the Eagles, Zaccheaus (who caught 40 passes with the Falcons in 2022) finished the 2023 regular season with 10 catches for 164 yards and two TDs in 17 games. With the Commanders, the 26-year-old will add depth to a wideout corps that is currently led by Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. In that context, Zaccheaus has some bounce-back potential if he can carve out steady snaps in 2024 behind the team's top duo.

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  • DeShawn Williams BUF DE
    Bills' DeShawn Williams: Lands in Buffalo
    20h ago

    The Bills signed Williams to a one-year contract Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Williams suited up for 16 regular-season games with the Panthers last season, a span in which he racked up 33 tackles (13 solo) and one sack. He stands to bolster Buffalo's defensive line as a depth piece for the 2024 season.

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  • Jayden Daniels 2005 QB
    Jayden Daniels: Throws at LSU Pro Day
    20h ago

    Daniels, who opted to not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine, did so at LSU's Pro Day on Wednesday, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.

    Per the report, Daniels, who measured in at 6-foot-3⅝, 210 pounds, was slated to spend time afterward with the Patriots, Commanders, Giants, Vikings, Broncos and Raiders. As next month's draft approaches, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner is viewed as one of the top options at the QB position along with USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina's Drake Maye and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. While Williams is expected to be selected first overall, where Daniels lands remains to be seen, though what is clear is that the top four signal-callers figure to come off the board quickly, in any case.

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  • Josiah Deguara JAC TE
    Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Inking with Jacksonville
    23h ago

    The Jaguars are slated to sign Deguara to a one-year contract, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

    Deguara spent the last four seasons handling a depth role in Green Bay, where he was drafted in the third round back in 2020. His versatility both as a blocker and on special teams will boost his chances of earning playing time behind Evan Engram, but Deguara peaked with a 25-245-2 receiving line in 2021 and doesn't appear to have much fantasy potential.

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  • Alek Thomas ARI CF
    Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: In lineup against lefty
    4m ago

    Thomas started in center field and batted eighth, going 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 16-1 win over the Rockies on Opening Day.

    Thomas, whose struggles against left-handers was a theme in 2023, got the start against Colorado lefty Kyle Freeland. He had one hit in three plate appearances against southpaws Thursday. It's unclear if the Diamondbacks plan a strict platoon for Thomas, who had just 81 plate appearances against left-handers in 2023. A clearer indication will occur Saturday, when Arizona faces lefty Austin Gomber.

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  • Blaze Alexander ARI SS
    Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Two hits in debut
    16m ago

    Alexander went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's 16-1 win over Colorado on Opening Day.

    Alexander started at designated hitter and batted seventh against left-hander Kyle Freeland in his MLB debut after beating out Emmanuel Rivera for the final bench spot. He also played shortstop for the final inning. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen earlier this spring indicated a preference for the 24-year-old Alexander to get regular at-bats, which may not happen on the major-league roster. The lefty-hitting Joc Pederson is expected to crack the starting lineup against righties. Arizona faces right-hander Cal Quantrill, which could give an indication of how manager Torey Lovullo plans to use Alexander.

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  • Michael Conforto SF RF
    Giants' Michael Conforto: Collects three hits, homers
    38m ago

    Conforto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored during Thursday's loss to the Padres.

    Conforto tagged closer Robert Suarez for a solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and fell one triple shy of an Opening Day cycle. Tabbed the Giants' everyday left fielder, Conforto should have ample opportunity to make fantasy contributions after slashing .239/.334/.384 with 58 runs scored and 58 RBI in 2023.

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  • Logan Webb SF SP
    Giants' Logan Webb: No decision on Opening Day
    1h ago

    Webb went six innings and didn't factor into the decision during Thursday's loss to the Padres. He struck out five over six innings and gave up two runs on five hits and two walks.

    The 2023 NL Cy Young runner-up picked up where he left off last season, delivering a quality start during his first outing of the 2024 campaign. Webb held the Padres scoreless up until the fifth frame, where he allowed both runs to be scored as part of a three-hit inning. While his primary value is his durability -- throwing at least 190 innings in two straight seasons -- and a strong K:BB (194:31 in 2023), he could face similar issues picking up wins this season due to a lack of run support.

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  • Jake Cronenworth SD 1B
    Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Drives in two
    1h ago

    Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI double during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Giants.

    Cronenworth plated Xander Bogaerts and Jackson Merrill on a seventh-inning double as part of a four-run frame for the Padres. He's now generated multiple RBI in back-to-back games dating back to San Diego's two-game series in South Korea against the Dodgers and has driven in six on the season.

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  • Yu Darvish SD SP
    Padres' Yu Darvish: Fans seven in no-decision
    1h ago

    Darvish (0-0) didn't factor into the decision Thursday, giving up one run on five hits and a walk over five innings against the Giants. He struck out seven.

    After tossing 3.2 innings during the Padres' two-game series with the Dodgers in South Korea earlier this month, Darvish delivered another solid performance on opening day but couldn't pick up a victory. He punched out four of the first six batters he faced Thursday but gave up a pair of doubles in the third inning for his only run allowed. Darvish is off to a strong start to 2024, an encouraging sight after posting a 4.56 ERA to pair with an 8-10 record in 2023. He's tentatively scheduled to take the mound next against the Cardinals on Tuesday.

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  • De'Andre Hunter ATL SF
    Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Solid output in starting role
    10h ago

    Hunter finished Thursday's 123-122 overtime victory over Boston with 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist across 40 minutes.

    Hunter has been starting in recent days and delivered another strong showing, as he's taking advantage of the fact that Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Saddiq Bey (knee) are out, with the latter not returning until next season. Hunter has reached the 20-point mark in three of his last five starts and in five of his previous eight appearances overall.

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  • Bogdan Bogdanovic ATL SG
    Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Puts up 22 points in win Thursday
    10h ago

    Bogdanovic closed with 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime win over Boston.

    Bogdanovic's final stat line seems nice, but he struggled from deep once again, and he's gone 4-for-15 from three-point range over his last two games. He's talented enough to bounce back sooner rather than later, though, and he's scoring enough to remain viable in fantasy with most leagues in the playoffs.

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  • Dejounte Murray ATL PG
    Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Explodes for career-high 44 points
    10h ago

    Murray racked up 44 points (18-44 FG, 6-19 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 47 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime victory over the Celtics.

    Murray had one of the best games of his career on a night when the Hawks desperately needed him. He delivered by posting a career-best scoring output, and he capped it off by hitting the game-winning shot with less than a second left in overtime. Murray continues to play at an extremely high level in the absence of Trae Young (finger), and he's experiencing quite an uptick as a scorer, recording 28 or more points in four of his last five appearances.

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  • Kristaps Porzingis BOS C
    Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Stuffs stat sheet in loss to Hawks
    10h ago

    Porzingis notched 20 points (8-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime loss to the Hawks.

    Porzingis didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 20 shots to score 20 points, but he still found a way to salvage his fantasy stat line due to his contributions in peripheral categories, particularly as a rebounder and defensive anchor down low. Porzingis has reached the 20-point mark in seven of his 12 appearances since the All-Star break, and while he holds a semi-secondary role on offense behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he remains extremely valuable in fantasy due to his two-way ability and stat-filling capacity.

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  • Jayson Tatum BOS PF
    Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Scores 31 points in loss to ATL
    10h ago

    Tatum had 31 points (9-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 13 rebounds and six assists across 45 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime loss to the Hawks.

    For the second time in less than 10 days, Tatum carried the Celtics against the Hawks, but his efforts were not enough. Tatum has been playing at a very high level all season long, and he is on a scoring tear of late, reaching the 30-point mark in four of his last five contests.

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  • Derrick White BOS SG
    Celtics' Derrick White: Goes for 22 points in upset loss
    10h ago

    White produced 22 points (8-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime loss to the Hawks.

    White returned from a one-game absence and continues to play at an extremely high level in what has been a career-best season for him. He's now scored at least 17 points in each of his last five outings, topping the 20-point mark three times in that stretch. Even though he holds a secondary role in an offense led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, White remains an absolute must-start player in fantasy since he plays a solid two-way role for one of the best teams in the league while also shooting the ball at a very efficient clip from beyond the arc.

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  • Anthony Stolarz FLA G
    Panthers' Anthony Stolarz: Win streak ends at six
    3m ago

    Stolarz stopped 21 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.

    Florida twice grabbed one-goal leads, but Stolarz couldn't protect either one before being beaten by Jean-Gabriel Pageau midway through the second period for what proved to be the winner. The 30-year-old netminder saw his six-game win streak come to an end as he took his first loss since Feb. 6, and Stolarz hasn't given up more than three goals in an outing since Jan. 15, going 8-3-0 over 11 games since then with a 1.80 GAA and .937 save percentage.

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  • Casey Cizikas NYI C
    Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Two helpers in Thursday's win
    9m ago

    Cizikas notched two assists in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.

    The 33-year-old helped set up a Ryan Pulock tally in the first period and a Mathew Barzal goal in the second. Cizikas hadn't had a multi-point performance since Feb. 29, and on the season the checking-line forward has only eight goals and 19 points through 60 games.

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  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau NYI C
    Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Two points including GWG
    11m ago

    Pageau scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Panthers.

    The 31-year-old center jumped on a loose puck and slid it past Anthony Stolarz midway through the second period, giving the Isles their first and only lead of the game. Pageau's last multi-point performance came March 2, and on the season he's produced 10 goals and 30 points in 72 contests. He's also tied his career high with 175 hits, and his 72 blocked shots has him seven back of matching his personal best in that category as well.

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  • Semyon Varlamov NYI G
    Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Picks up win over Florida
    17m ago

    Varlamov made 26 saves in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.

    Florida took a 2-1 lead early in the second period, but Varlamov shut the door the rest of the way as the Isles rallied for a vital win as they try to stay in the playoff picture. The veteran netminder hasn't taken a regulation loss in March, going 3-0-1 on the month with a 2.47 GAA and .914 save percentage, and with Ilya Sorokin looking worn down while dropping six straight starts, Varlamov could find himself in a timeshare over the final weeks of the regular season.

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  • Jake Evans MON C
    Canadiens' Jake Evans: Snaps scoring drought
    32m ago

    Evans had a goal on one shot, one block and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia.

    Evans put the capper on the victory, scoring Montreal's second empty-net goal with four seconds left. The tally snapped a 10-game scoring drought and was his sixth of the season. Evans has 24 points through 72 games.

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  • Joel Armia MON RW
    Canadiens' Joel Armia: Pockets empty-netter
    35m ago

    Armia scored a goal on three shots, had an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

    It was a productive final three minutes for Armia, who logged an empty-net goal then assisted on a second tally with Philadelphia's goalie pulled. It was the second straight game with a goal for Armia, who is up to 13 tallies this season.

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