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Jimmy Garoppolo Throws For Over 300 Yards In Week 1 Win
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 17 of 25 pass attempts for 314 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions. The 49ers' offensive line provided a clean pocket for the majority of the game, which allowed Garoppolo to connect with Deebo Samuel on a monstrous 79-yard touchdown pass in […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJack Doyle Leads Colts Tight Ends In Targets In Week 1 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle led the team in tight end targets, catching three of four passes for 21 yards in a 28-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Doyle is the veteran amongst Mo Alie-Cox and rookie Kylen Granson and was rewarded with the most targets. However, these were limited and shallow […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMichael Pittman Jr. Held To 29 Yards In Week 1 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught three of four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 28-16 Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Pittman was drafted as a WR4 but was viewed as a favorable option against a porous Seahawks' secondary. However, he was limited to only four targets and was quiet with […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoZach Pascal Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 1 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal caught four of five passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Pascal went undrafted in the majority of leagues, meaning he could be one of the best waiver-wire acquisitions heading into Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. He proved to […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoNyheim Hines Leads Colts In Targets In Week 1 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried nine times for 34 yards and caught six of eight targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 28-16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. This is encouraging for fantasy managers who roster Hines, as his continued involvement in the passing game makes him an RB3/Flex option moving forward. Nine carries […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJonathan Taylor Totals 116 Yards In Week 1 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor carried 17 times for 56 yards and caught six of seven targets to add 60 receiving yards during Sunday's 28-16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. With such a heavy usage in the passing game in Week 1, fantasy managers should be thrilled to continue rolling Taylor out as an […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoCarson Wentz Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 1 Loss
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz completed 25 of 38 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Wentz added four carries for 23 yards but was held in check for much of the loss, getting sacked three times behind one of the league's best offensive lines. He also […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoDeebo Samuel Makes 24-Yard Reception in Preseason Finale
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught one of two targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The third-year wideout dealt with a foot injury in 2020 but is one of the best wideouts after the catch, eluding defenders and using his strength to […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJalen Hurd Draws Six Targets in Preseason Finale
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd caught four of six targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The third-year wideout converted from playing running back in college at Tennessee but has failed to stay healthy during his first two years in the league. Obviously, […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoRaheem Mostert Explosive in Preseason Finale
In the preseason finale, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert carried seven times for 53 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Mostert only saw seven carries, most of which came on the opening drive, averaging 7.5 YPC with elite speed and elusiveness, making him a perfect fit in the zone-run […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJaMycal Hasty Rushes For Two Touchdowns in Preseason Finale
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty had 13 carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. Hasty enters his second season in the league and is buried in a talented San Francisco running back depth chart. His impressive running on Sunday was […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Scores Rushing Touchdown in Preseason Finale
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 4-of-7 pass attempts for 64 yards and carried twice for three yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. Garoppolo converted a one-yard rushing touchdown at the goal-line to put the 49ers up 7-0. It's ironic because rookie quarterback […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTrey Lance Scores Rushing Touchdown in Preseason Finale
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance completed 6-of-13 pass attempts for 46 yards and carried six times for eight yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The rookie quarterback was rotated in via certain heavy personnel packages on the first couple of drives, primarily as […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTeddy Bridgewater Starting in Denver: Who Benefits?
Denver was the site of one of the more unique quarterback training camp battles this offseason. Incumbent quarterback Drew Lock looked promising in a small sample size during his rookie season in 2019, where he went 4-1 as the Broncos starter. Lock tossed seven touchdowns and over 1,000 yards in those five starts and earned […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoKylen Granson Draws Four Targets in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson was the most targeted Colts tight end during Friday's 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions during the preseason finale. Granson was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of SMU and will definitely be mixed into the rotation with starters Mo Alie-Cox and Jack Doyle. […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMike Strachan Draws Seven Targets in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan drew the most targets (7) amongst all Colts receivers and backs during Friday's 27-17 preseason finale win over the Detroit Lions. Despite being held without a touchdown, the rookie wideout caught five of his seven targets for 61 yards. He's 6'5", 224 pounds, and a physically dominant wideout that […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoDeon Jackson Flashes in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson carried 10 times for 81 yards and hauled in his lone target for a three-yard touchdown reception during Friday's 27-17 preseason finale win against the Detroit Lions. The undrafted rookie running back out of Duke averaged 8.1 YPC, scored a three-yard receiving touchdown, and rushed for a two-point conversion […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoBrett Hundley Throws a Touchdown in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Brett Hundley had an up and down performance in the second half of Friday's 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions. Hundley is competing to make the Colts' final 53-man roster in order to join his third team in six seasons. The former UCLA quarterback was drafted in the fifth round of the […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJacob Eason Solid in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason saw most of the team's first half reps under center during Friday's 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions in their preseason finale. The second-year quarterback out of Washington played turnover-free football but failed to find the end zone, completing 10-of-14 pass attempts for 74 yards. Eason had an opportunity to […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMohamed Sanu Scores A Touchdown In Week 2 Of Preseason
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu produced a five-yard touchdown reception during the team's 15-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. The veteran wideout signed with the 49ers towards the end of last season but hardly saw any meaningful snaps, totaling just one reception for nine yards. However, Sanu split the […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTravis Benjamin Scores A Touchdown
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Travis Benjamin caught both of his targets for 24 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown reception from rookie quarterback Trey Lance to put the 49ers up 15-10 in the third quarter during Sunday's preseason Week 2 win. Benjamin opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 but looked good running […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTrent Sherfield Totals 50 Receiving Yards
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield strung together an impressive performance during Sunday's 15-10 preseason Week 2 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. The former Arizona Cardinals wideout was signed by the 49ers as a restricted free agent this offseason. Sheffield caught a 41-yard pass down the right seam from rookie quarterback Trey Lance […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJaMycal Hasty Inefficient In Week 2 Of Preseason
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty earned the lion's share of carries against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, carrying 19 times for 58 yards. He's a second-year running back who went undrafted in 2020 but managed to produce a couple of good games during an injury-filled 2020 season for the 49ers. Hasty did […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoWayne Gallman II Rushes for 72 Yards In Week 2 Of Preseason
San Francisco 49ers running back Wayne Gallman II was the most impressive running back during the 15-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Despite being given four fewer carries than JaMycal Hasty (15), Gallman averaged 4.8 YPC, compared to the 3.0 YPC for Hasty. Gallman spent his first four years in the league […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Struggles In Week 2 Of Preseason
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled to move the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, completing three of six pass attempts for 15 yards, including an interception in the first quarter on a deep target to Brandon Aiyuk. However, the veteran quarterback had a nice scramble for 10 yards to extend the […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTrey Lance Throws Two Touchdowns
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance overcame a slow start against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, finishing strong towards the end of the first half and extending his improved play into the third quarter. After a few overthrown passes, including an interception, Lance settled into the game and delivered a 41-yard pass down the […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMike Strachan Draws Four Targets On Saturday
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan saw four targets during Saturday's 12-10 preseason Week 2 win against the Minnesota Vikings. The big-bodied rookie wideout has been impressive during training camp, and is equipped with 4.5 speed and a 6' 5", 226-pound frame, allowing him to absorb contested or underthrown targets. However, Strachan only managed to […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoZach Pascal Catches All Four Targets
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal caught all four of his targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 12-10 preseason Week 2 win over the Minnesota Vikings. While a bit undersized compared to Michael Pittman Jr., Mike Strachan, and Dezmon Patmon, Pascal totaled 629 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2020. He is hardly mentioned as […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoNyheim Hines Totals 35 Yards
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried six times for 17 yards while hauling in his only target for an 18-yard reception during Saturday's 12-10 preseason Week 2 win against the Minnesota Vikings. Hines finished as the RB20 in half-PPR formats in 2020 due to seeing the third-most targets (77) amongst running backs. He is […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJacob Eason Throws For 132 Yards
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason played better than rookie quarterback Sam Ehlinger during Saturday's 12-10 preseason Week 2 win. While Eason didn't throw or rush for a touchdown, he was methodical with his passes, completing 16-of-27 attempts for 132 yards. In addition, he avoided turning the ball over, which was huge considering Ehlinger threw two […]
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