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Jimmy Garoppolo Passes For Over 300 Yards In Week 9 Loss
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 28 of 40 pass attempts for 326 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception during a 31-17 Week 9 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Garoppolo threw an interception but managed to distribute the ball well as the game progressed, finding George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk for touchdowns. He played... Read More
High-Upside Bench Stashes: Week 9
The halfway point of the 2021 fantasy football season came and went, leaving us with the final five weeks to bolster rosters for a run at making the playoffs. A wild week on and off the field has created many opportunities for role players to step up and deliver week-winning production, as Ty Johnson finished... Read More
Joey Slye Flashes In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers kicker Joey Slye converted four of five field goals, including a 52-yarder, to help the 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 33-22 during a Week 8 win on the road. Slye did miss one of two extra-point attempts but nailing four of five field goals was the bright spot for a team that... Read More
San Francisco 49ers Defense Forces Interception In Week 8 Win
The San Francisco 49ers defense forced four sacks and an interception while holding rookie quarterback Justin Fields to 175 passing yards during a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. The 49ers have been inconsistent on both sides of the ball and looked like a plus-matchup for Chicago at home. However, they tightened up... Read More
Michael Badgley Converts 34-Yard Field Goal In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley converted his only field goal attempt from 34 yards during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Badgley was signed to relieve their injured starting kicker, Rodrigo Blankenship, and has been consistent but limited in opportunities. Badgley converted all four extra-point attempts along with the 34-yard field... Read More
Indianapolis Colts Defense Notches Two Interceptions In Week 8 Loss
The Indianapolis Colts defense forced two early interceptions and three sacks before allowing the Tennessee Titans to mount a comeback effort that yielded 34 points in an overtime win. A.J. Brown torched the Colts' secondary for ten receptions, 155 yards, and a touchdown on 11 targets, which kept the Titans in the game despite Derrick... Read More
Mo Alie-Cox Held Without A Reception In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox could not haul in any of the four targets he saw during a 34-31 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It was a disappointing outing for the big tight end. His touchdown and reception streak came to an end against the Titans despite seeing double the number... Read More
Jack Doyle Scores A Touchdown In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle caught both passes for 12 yards and a touchdown during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. While Mo Alie-Cox had emerged as Carson Wentz's favorite tight end to target across their winning streak entering Week 8, Doyle was the one who found success through the... Read More
T.Y. Hilton Held To 16 Yards In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton caught two of five targets for 16 yards during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Hilton was largely disappointing during a quiet outing in Week 8, seeing the third-highest amount of targets from Carson Wentz but failing to produce meaningful plays with the opportunity. Injuries... Read More
Zach Pascal Draws Eight Targets In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal caught five of eight targets for 43 yards during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Pascal started the season as Carson Wentz's preferred target and soaked up three touchdowns in the first two games. However, Michael Pittman Jr. is developing great chemistry with Wentz in... Read More
Michael Pittman Jr. Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught 10 of fifteen passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Pittman has become quarterback Carson Wentz's favorite target within the offense, and he scored two quick touchdowns to give the Colts an early lead before falling... Read More
Nyheim Hines Draws Five Targets In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines caught four of five passes for 22 yards and rushed once for a two-yard carry during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Hines is being phased out of the running game but sees anywhere from two to eight targets per game, making him a low-end... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Totals Over 100 Yards In Week 8 Overtime Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 16 times for 70 yards and a touchdown, adding three receptions for 52 yards in a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Taylor remains the primary workhorse back for the Colts as Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines are now largely irrelevant in the running game.... Read More
Carson Wentz Throws For Three Touchdowns In Week 8 Loss
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz completed 27 of 51 pass attempts for 231 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans. Wentz found Michael Pittman Jr. for a pair of scores and linked up with Jack Doyle for his third touchdown on a whopping 51 pass... Read More
Charlie Woerner Draws Two Targets In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner caught one of two targets for seven yards in a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. With George Kittle ruled out for the season and Ross Dwelley getting moved to second on the team's depth chart, Woerner was the de facto TE1 on Sunday but barely... Read More
Mohamed Sanu Sr. Surpasses 50 Receiving Yards In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr. caught three of four targets for 59 yards in a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. The veteran wideout saw his usage increase in Week 8, with Jimmy Garoppolo targeting Sanu at the third-highest rate across the entire offense. Sanu holds deep-league Flex appeal in... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Draws Seven Targets In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught four of seven targets for 45 yards, including a two-point conversion, during a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears on the road. Aiyuk has struggled for much of the season but emerged as quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's second-favorite target on Sunday, drawing seven targets and even... Read More
Deebo Samuel Surges With 171 Receiving Yards In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught six of nine targets for 171 yards in a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. Samuel continues to be the spark for the 49ers' offense, as he managed to haul in an 83-yard reception that set up a scoring play at the goal-line moments later.... Read More
JaMycal Hasty Finishes With 33 Total Yards In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty carried three times for four yards and caught both targets for 29 yards in a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. The second-year running back is the primary third-down receiving back within the 49ers' offense. However, this yields little value as most offensive targets were distributed... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Surpasses 100 Rushing Yards In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell carried 18 times for 137 yards and a touchdown during a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. This season, the sixth-round rookie running back has emerged as Kyle Shanahan's favorite running back, resulting in Mitchell rattling off consecutive 100-plus yard games with a touchdown. Mitchell is... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Scores Two Rushing Touchdowns In Week 8 Win
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 17 of 28 pass attempts for 322 yards and added two rushing touchdowns at the goal line to lead the 49ers to a 33-22 Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears. Garoppolo did not commit a turnover and threw for over 300 yards, adding value with his ability... Read More
High-Upside Bench Stashes: Week 8
With the trade deadline looming, front offices across the league have already begun to make moves to their 53-man rosters, creating potential new opportunities for players buried on the depth chart. We've already seen Mark Ingram II return to New Orleans, while players like Marlon Mack and DeVante Parker are also rumored to be on... Read More
Joey Slye Converts Both Field Goal Attempts In Week 7 Loss
San Francisco kicker Joey Slye converted both field-goal attempts, including a 56-yarder, after missing the team's lone extra-point attempt during a 30-18 Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Making a long field goal in the wet conditions was one of the most impressive feats for the 49ers in a game where they struggled to... Read More
49ers Defense Recovers Two Fumbles In Week 7 Loss
The San Francisco 49ers defense surrendered 30 points but recovered two fumbles in a rainy 30-18 Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night. The defensive unit has not looked great this season, allowing 149 points, ranking 14th-most in the league. They aren't an excellent defense to stream but can be deployed against a... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Continues To Struggle In Week 7 Loss
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught a six-yard reception on his lone target during a 30-18 Week 7 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Aiyuk had a punt return gaffe and was extremely limited with his targets, catching the only one for six yards. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has continued to be public with... Read More
Ross Dwelley Held To One Reception In Week 7 Loss
San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley caught one five-yard reception on two targets during a 30-18 Week 7 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite being the TE1 in San Francisco due to George Kittle being placed on IR, Dwelley has failed to produce any significant games, scoring once in Week 5 on his lone... Read More
Deebo Samuel Goes For 100 Yards And A Touchdown In Week 7
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught seven of 11 targets for 100 yards and a touchdown during a 30-18 Week 7 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Samuel continues to flash in adverse conditions on a team that is struggling offensively, leading the 49ers in targets and hauling in a 14-yard touchdown reception in... Read More
JaMycal Hasty Totals 16 Yards In Week 7 Loss
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty carried three times for one yard and caught three of six targets for 15 yards in a 30-18 Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year running back returned from IR but failed to capitalize on the six targets he saw, which was second-most on the team... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Surpasses 100 Rushing Yards In Week 7 Loss
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell carried 18 times for 107 yards and a touchdown during a 30-18 Week 7 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. The sixth-round rookie running back has been the best drafted in his class for the 49ers, as Trey Sermon has disappointed after the team traded into the third round... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Struggles With Two Interceptions In Week 7 Loss
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 181 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions during a 30-18 Week 7 loss at home against the Indianapolis Colts. Garoppolo has struggled throughout the season, and the rain didn't help his case, as he tossed a pair of interceptions and lost a... Read More
