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  • Kaiir Elam BUF CB
    Bills' Kaiir Elam: Ready for next step?
    2h 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
    9h 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
    9h 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
    12h 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
    12h 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
    15h 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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  • Maikel Garcia KC 3B
    Royals' Maikel Garcia: Hits leadoff home run
    3m ago

    Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout during Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Twins.

    Garcia's home run came on the third pitch he saw, leading off the bottom of the first with a blast over the left-field wall. His homer was the only blemish on Pablo Lopez's line as he shut the door on Garcia and the rest of the Royals lineup. The third basemen parlayed a strong spring into a leadoff role and begins the season with a long ball after hitting just four last season over 464 at-bats.

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  • Zach Eflin TB SP
    Rays' Zach Eflin: Struggles in 2024 opener
    6m ago

    Eflin (0-1) went 5.2 innings and allowed six runs on six hits and one walk during Thursday's loss to Toronto. He struck out five.

    Eflin was roughed up by the Blue Jays' potent offense, giving up solo home runs to George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero and Cavan Biggio. Most of the damage against Eflin came in the sixth, where he gave up five of his six earned runs. Eflin is set for another test to start 2024, with a matchup against the Rangers on tap for his next projected start.

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  • Cole Ragans KC RP
    Royals' Cole Ragans: Strikes out nine in tough loss
    11m ago

    Ragans (0-1) tossed six innings of two-run baseball, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out nine while earning the defeat in Thursday's Opening Day 4-1 loss to the Twins.

    Ragans picked up where he left off in 2023 by averaging 15.0 K/9, but not receiving nearly enough run support to earn the loss for Kansas City. The lefty hard-thrower started 12 games for the Royals last season after coming over in a mid-season trade from Texas and posted a 2.64 ERA with 89 strikeouts over 71.2 innings in those 12 starts. He's expected to continue his ascent as one of the top young left-handed starters in the American League this season.

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  • Nathan Eovaldi TEX SP
    Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Goes six innings in opener
    11m ago

    Eovaldi didn't factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings versus the Cubs. He struck out three.

    Eovaldi was efficient Thursday, needing just 88 pitches to get through six innings, recording a quality start in the season opener. The 34-year-old right-hander went 12-5 last season with a 3.63 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 132:47 K:BB across 25 starts. The Rangers will rely on Eovaldi to anchor their rotation with Max Scherzer (back) and Jacob DeGrom (elbow) both out until at least midseason. Eovaldi's tentatively lined up for a road start next week in Tampa Bay.

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  • Shane Bieber CLE SP
    Guardians' Shane Bieber: Racks up 11 Ks in Opening Day win
    12m ago

    Bieber (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings against Oakland on Thursday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters and earning the win.

    He wasn't exactly facing the stiffest competition, but Bieber was absolutely dominant Thursday, recording 18 swinging strikes en route to 11 punchouts. Per Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the double-digit strikeout effort was Bieber's third such performance on Opening Day, tying him for second in major-league history with four other hurlers behind Randy Johnson. Bieber is off to an outstanding start as he looks to bounce back from last year's injury-plagued campaign during which he posted a 3.80 ERA, his worst mark since his rookie 2018 season.

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  • Yandy Diaz TB 1B
    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Lone producer in Opening Day loss
    22m ago

    Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

    Diaz accounted for both of the Rays runs scored, going yard off Jose Berrios to lead off the first inning and driving in Rene Pinto on a sixth-inning double. After slashing .330/.410/.522 with a career-high 22 homers in 600 plate appearances during 2023, Diaz is well on his way to repeating -- if not exceeding -- those numbers in 2024.

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  • De'Andre Hunter ATL SF
    Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Solid output in starting role
    2h 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
    2h 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
    2h 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
    2h 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
    2h 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
    2h 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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  • Connor Ingram ARI G
    Coyotes' Connor Ingram: Joins 20-win club
    5m ago

    Ingram stopped 33 of 37 shots in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Predators.

    Ingram wasn't great, but the Coyotes' offense made up for it to halt the Predators' point streak at 18 games. The 26-year-old netminder has three wins in his last seven games, but he's given up at least three goals in five of those contests. He's at 20-19-3 with a 2.90 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 45 appearances this season. The Coyotes are rotating goalie starts again, so Karel Vejmelka is projected for Saturday's game versus the Rangers while Ingram would likely start Wednesday against the Canucks.

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  • Teddy Blueger VAN C
    Canucks' Teddy Blueger: Posts helper in loss
    14m ago

    Blueger notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and four PIM in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

    Blueger still hasn't scored in 2024, and he's been limited to four assists over the last 15 contests. Getting Dakota Joshua (upper body) back could help rekindle some magic for the Canucks' third line. The helper put Blueger at 26 points through 59 outings, two points shy of matching his career high. He's added 88 shots on net, 86 hits and a plus-9 rating.

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  • Devon Toews COL D
    Avalanche's Devon Toews: Credited with fluke goal
    14m ago

    Toews was credited with a goal during Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Rangers.

    Toews was credited with his 11th goal of the season on an own-goal that got past Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin. Despite the flukey nature of the goal, Toews now has points in three straight contests, totaling a goal and four points to go along with a plus-2 rating, two penalty minutes, and 11 shots.

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  • Conor Garland VAN RW
    Canucks' Conor Garland: Notches assist
    15m ago

    Garland logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

    Garland has racked up nine points and 30 shots on net over 11 games in March. He set up a J.T. Miller tally in the second period of Thursday's loss. Garland is at 37 points, 167 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-17 rating through 73 contests overall. He'll likely continue to see mainly third-line usage down the stretch.

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  • Chris Kreider NYR LW
    Rangers' Chris Kreider: Snaps goal drought
    17m ago

    Kreider scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche.

    The goal snaps a five-game stretch with no goals and just a single assist. That's not a wild drought by any means, but it's significant for a player who scored 52 goals two seasons ago. He has just two goals over the last 10 games.

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  • J.T. Miller VAN C
    Canucks' J.T. Miller: Nets lone goal in loss
    17m ago

    Miller scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

    Miller has continued to rack up points with five goals and five helpers over 10 contests in March, but he's gone scoreless in three outings this month. The 31-year-old is up to 35 tallies, 92 points, 171 shots on net, 203 hits, 57 blocked shots, 49 PIM and a plus-29 rating through 73 contests overall.

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