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  • Kaiir Elam BUF CB
    Bills' Kaiir Elam: Ready for next step?
    9h 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
    16h 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
    16h 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
    19h 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
    19h 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
    22h 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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  • Logan Webb SF SP
    Giants' Logan Webb: No decision on Opening Day
    3m 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
    10m 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
    15m 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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  • Robert Suarez SD RP
    Padres' Robert Suarez: Lands second save
    25m ago

    Suarez earned a save during Thursday's win over the Giants, allowing one run on one hit across one inning. He struck out one.

    With two outs in the ninth inning, Suarez gave up a solo homer to Michael Conforto but still was able to snare his second save in as many appearances. It appears Suarez has a comfortable hold on the Padres' closing position; however, with arms like Uki Matsui and Wandy Peralta also earning high-leverage work Suarez could be on a shorter leash.

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  • Gabriel Moreno ARI C
    Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Knocks in three runs in rout
    5h ago

    Moreno went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs and three RBI against the Rockies in Thursday's 16-1 Opening Day victory.

    All of Moreno's production came in Arizona's 14-run third inning, during which the backstop recorded a run-scoring single and a two-run double. The 24-year-old dealt with a back injury in spring training but appears back to full health to begin the regular season. He's locked in as the Diamondback's primary catcher after slashing .284/.339/.408 with seven homers, 50 RBI and six steals during his first full big-league campaign last year.

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  • Lourdes Gurriel ARI LF
    Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Drives in five on Opening Day
    5h ago

    Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a home run, three total runs and five total RBI in Thursday's 16-1 rout of the Rockies.

    Gurriel put Arizona on the board with his two-run blast to left field in the first inning and contributed to a 14-run explosion in the third with a pair of run-scoring singles. The veteran outfielder belted a career-high 24 homers last season in his first campaign with the Diamondbacks following an unusual prior season during which he batted .291 but went deep just five times over 492 plate appearances. He has a pretty stable batting-average floor and is a strong defensive player, though he's not the most exciting fantasy asset given his lack of speed and non-elite power.

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  • De'Andre Hunter ATL SF
    Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Solid output in starting role
    9h 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
    9h 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
    9h 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
    9h 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
    9h 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
    9h 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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  • Jean-Luc Foudy COL C
    Avalanche's Jean-Luc Foudy: Gets fourth-line duty
    5m ago

    Foudy took nine shifts and had 4:33 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Rangers.

    Foudy was called up to replace Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) in the lineup but not on the second line. Foudy was limited to fourth-line duty in just his second NHL game this season.

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  • Josh Manson COL D
    Avalanche's Josh Manson: Logs assist in loss
    9m ago

    Manson logged an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Rangers.

    Manson was the secondary helper on Colorado's first goal. His 22 points this season are the most since 2017-18 when he had 37 as a member of the Ducks.

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  • Brandon Duhaime COL RW
    Avalanche's Brandon Duhaime: Moves up, garners assist
    15m ago

    Duhaime had an assist, two shots on net and four hits in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Rangers.

    Duhaime was moved up from the fourth line to the second after the Avalanche announced Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) was unavailable. Duhaime picked up the primary assist on Casey Mittelstadt's second-period tally. It was the second assist in three games for Duhaime and third in nine games since Colorado acquired him.

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  • Urho Vaakanainen ANA D
    Ducks' Urho Vaakanainen: Picks up assist Thursday
    5h ago

    Vaakanainen registered a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

    Vaakanainen helped out on an Isac Lundestrom tally early in the third period. With four helpers over 12 appearances in March, Vaakanainen has put together a solid month for a depth defenseman. He's at 14 points, 63 shots on net, 74 blocked shots, 44 hits and 24 PIM through 62 appearances this season, though he's no guarantee to be in the lineup every game.

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  • Isac Lundestrom ANA C
    Ducks' Isac Lundestrom: Tallies shortie Thursday
    5h ago

    Lundestrom scored a shorthanded goal, added four hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

    Lundestrom scored the first of two goals on the same penalty kill early in the third period. The tally was Lundestrom's first point in March, ending a 13-game slump. The 24-year-old forward is up to five goals, two helpers, 29 shots on net, 40 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 37 appearances. He has six career shorthanded goals, all of which have come over the last three seasons.

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  • Jakob Silfverberg ANA LW
    Ducks' Jakob Silfverberg: Two shorthanded points in loss
    5h ago

    Silfverberg scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

    Both of Silfverberg's points came shorthanded -- in fact, they were on the same penalty kill. This was his first multi-point effort since Jan. 25. He has three points over three contests since he snapped a 13-game slump. The veteran winger has 19 points, 95 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 72 outings in a bottom-six role this season.

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