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Diontae Johnson Doesn't Practice Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (back) did not practice on Wednesday. He left Sunday's game during the first quarter with a back issue and did not return. The injury was not considered serious at the time and Johnson has routinely been getting time off early in the week this season before ramping up his […]
Matt T 4 years agoJames Conner A High-End RB2 In Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has found the end zone in three straight contests in helping his team get off to a 4-0 start. Conner will look to score again in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland's defense has been solid against the run this season, ranking 11th in DVOA, but they have […]
Matt T 4 years agoFalcons Shut Down Facilities After Positive COVID-19 Test
At least one member of the Atlanta Falcons has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the team to shut down their facilities on Thursday. According to reports, the Falcons are working remotely while the league looks into the test results. ESPN's Adam Schefter originally reported that there were four players who tested positive but later added […]
Matt T 4 years agoBen Roethlisberger A Solid QB1 Against Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is off to an excellent start through the first four games of the season. He has passed for 1,016 yards and tossed 10 touchdowns to just one interception in leading his squad to a 4-0 record. Roethlisberger will square off against the division-rival Cleveland Browns at home in Week 6. […]
Matt T 4 years agoBrowns Defense Picks Off Colts Twice In Week 5
The Cleveland Browns Defense played well in a 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Cleveland picked off two Philip Rivers passes, including taking one of those interceptions for a 47-yard touchdown courtesy of safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. They also notched one sack as Myles Garrett dropped Rivers for his sixth sack of […]
Matt T 4 years agoAustin Hooper Leads Browns With 10 Targets In Week 5
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper caught five of 10 targets for 57 yards in a 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Hooper finished first on the team in targets and receptions and third in receiving yardage. The veteran tight end has picked it up over the past two games after a […]
Matt T 4 years agoJarvis Landry Goes For Season-High 88 Yards
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught four of nine targets for 88 yards in a 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Landry eclipsed his previous season-high of 61 yards set in Week 1 with the big afternoon. The veteran receiver is having a quiet season overall, having caught just 21 passes […]
Matt T 4 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Catches Five Passes In Week 5
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught five of nine targets for 58 yards in a 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. He also completed an 18-yard pass and lost a yard on his lone rushing attempt. While it wasn't a huge game, Beckham tied for second on the team with […]
Matt T 4 years agoKareem Hunt Scores Sixth TD Of Season
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt carried 20 times for 72 yards and added three receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown in a 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Hunt caught a two-yard touchdown from Baker Mayfield in the second quarter, his sixth score of the season. It was an admirable […]
Matt T 4 years agoBaker Mayfield Throws Two TDs, Heading For X-Rays On Ribs
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 21-of-37 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 32-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Mayfield found Kareem Hunt for a two-yard score in the second quarter and Rashard Higgins on a 15-yard TD pass later in the same quarter. It was a […]
Matt T 4 years agoSteelers Defense Solid In Week 5 Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense played well in a 39-28 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Pittsburgh's defense racked up five sacks and forced two Carson Wentz interceptions in helping the team improve to 4-0 on the season. Stephon Tuitt led the way with 1.5 sacks while Steven Nelson picked off Wentz on both […]
Matt T 4 years agoEric Ebron Catches Five Balls, Loses Fumble
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron caught five of six targets for 43 yards in a 39-28 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. He also lost a fumble in the win. Ebron finished as the second-leading receiver on the Steelers after rookie Chase Claypool. The veteran tight end got off to a slow […]
Matt T 4 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Goes For Just 28 Yards In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught four of five targets for 28 yards in a 39-28 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Smith-Schuster was quiet on a day where rookie Chase Claypool came out of nowhere to score four touchdowns. Claypool led the way with 11 targets, another concerning development for Smith-Schuster, […]
Matt T 4 years agoJames Conner Scores In Third Straight Game
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushed 15 times for 44 yards and a touchdown in a 39-28 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. He also added three receptions for 19 yards in helping his team improve to 4-0 on the year. Conner's score was a one-yard run in the third quarter, giving […]
Matt T 4 years agoBen Roethlisberger Throws Three TDs In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 27 of 34 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-29 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. After losing leading wide receiver Diontae Johnson in the first half, Roethlisberger went on to hit rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool for all three of his touchdown passes […]
Matt T 4 years agoChase Claypool Finds End Zone Four Times In Breakout
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool had a massive game in a 38-29 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Claypool caught seven of his 11 targets for 110 yards and three touchdowns and added three rushes for six yards and a fourth touchdown in the big win. The rookie wideout was easily the […]
Matt T 4 years agoOwnersBox NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 5 - Daily Fantasy Football
Hey there RotoBallers! If you haven't had a chance to check out the weekly fantasy offerings over at OwnersBox, now is the time! OwnersBox is a new weekly fantasy platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season! Over at OwnersBox, you can participate in snake drafts and […]
Matt T 4 years agoSteelers Defense A Quality Option In Week 5
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at home in Week 5. Pittsburgh boasts one of the top defenses in the league and will face off against an Eagles offense that is tied for first in the NFL with nine giveaways. The Steelers are installed as seven-point home favorites in a game […]
Matt T 4 years agoEric Ebron A TE2 In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron is coming off his best game of the season, which saw him catch five catches for 52 yards and a score against the Houston Texans in Week 3. He will look to keep rolling in Week 5 when he takes on the Philadelphia Eagles at home. The Eagles have […]
Matt T 4 years agoDiontae Johnson A Low-End WR2 In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Johnson was knocked out of his team's Week 3 win over the Houston Texans and finished without a catch. He will slot back in as the team's lead wide receiver in a decent […]
Matt T 4 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster A Solid Play In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles at home in Week 5 after a surprise bye last week. Smith-Schuster has been relying on touchdowns for his fantasy scoring thus far, scoring three times on just 17 receptions. He draws a plus matchup against the Eagles this weekend as Philly's […]
Matt T 4 years agoJames Conner A Solid Option In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has found the end zone in two straight games. Conner will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at home in Week 5 after enjoying his bye in Week 4. The veteran running back has put a Week 1 ankle injury behind him to post two consecutive 100-yard games while dominating […]
Matt T 4 years agoBen Roethlisberger A Low-End QB1 Versus Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will face the Philadelphia Eagles at home in Week 5 after coming off a surprise bye in Week 4. The bye, which was forced by positive COVID-19 tests from several members of the Tennessee Titans, came at an opportune time for the Steelers as wide receiver Diontae Johnson was unlikely […]
Matt T 4 years agoBrowns Defense A Decent Fantasy Option
The Cleveland Browns Defense has been opportunistic through the first four games of the season. Led by a dominant Myles Garrett, Cleveland has forced 10 turnovers and has six sacks through four games. They will face the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 5 in a game that could be a low-scoring affair. The Colts […]
Matt T 4 years agoAustin Hooper A TE2 In Week 5
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper is coming off his best game of the season, a five-catch, 34-yard, one-touchdown outing against the Dallas Cowboys. He will look to find the end zone again in Week 5 in a home game against the Indianapolis Colts. Indy's defense has been one of the best in the league […]
Matt T 4 years agoJarvis Landry A Low-End Flex In Week 5
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry salvaged his fantasy day in Week 4 with a 37-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. off of a trick play. Considering production like that isn't sustainable from a wide receiver, Landry will be hard to trust in a Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have […]
Matt T 4 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. A WR2 Against Colts
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a huge three-touchdown game in a Week 4 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He may find it hard to repeat that performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. Indy possesses one of the top pass defenses through the early portion of the schedule, ranking second in […]
Matt T 4 years agoKareem Hunt A Low-End RB1 In Week 5
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will operate as the team's lead back in a Week 5 home matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Hunt had been splitting backfield work with Nick Chubb through the first four weeks but Chubb will miss at least four-to-six weeks with an MCL sprain, leaving Hunt as the Browns' clear-cut […]
Matt T 4 years agoBaker Mayfield Draws Tough Week 5 Matchup
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off an impressive 49-38 road win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. He will look to help improve Cleveland's record to 4-1 when he faces off against the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 5. This could end up as a low-scoring game as the Colts sport […]
Matt T 4 years agoA.J. Green Catches One Ball In Week 4 Win
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green caught one of his five targets for three yards in a 33-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. It goes down as another disappointing outing for the veteran, who has caught just 14 passes for 119 scoreless yards through four games. He did appear to bang up […]
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