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Lynn Bowden Jr. Catches 39-Yard Touchdown Pass
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. turned his lone target into a 39-yard touchdown reception during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Presumably on the roster bubble, Bowden's performance could be the difference between a cut or trade. Regardless of what happens over the next few days, the young receiver doesn't have a... Read More
River Cracraft Catches Touchdown Pass
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft hauled in four of seven targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cracraft has a connection to head coach Mike McDaniel from their time together in San Francisco, and he has looked impressive this preseason. With those two factors in mind... Read More
Tyreek Hill Totals 64 Yards Saturday
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill hauled in both of his targets for 64 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. His best catch was a 51-yarder on the first play of the game, though he added a solid 13-yard reception just seconds later. Hill and Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) will form a... Read More
Teddy Bridgewater Completes Just Four Passes
Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went 4-for-10 with 74 passing yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Although Miami brought Bridgewater in to be a strong veteran option behind Tua Tagovailoa, he has been simply outperformed by preseason star Skylar Thompson. With Thompson a near lock to make the roster, Bridgewater's job could... Read More
Tua Tagovailoa Leads Three Scoring Drives
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed six of seven passes for 121 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. He led three scoring drives, two of which ended in a touchdown and one that concluded with a field goal. Tagovailoa enters a pivotal third season in Miami with... Read More
Skylar Thompson Remains Brilliant In Preseason Finale
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson completed seven of 10 passes for 103 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Of his five drives in the second half, three ended in a score, one ended in a punt, and the last series concluded with the game's final whistle. Thompson's... Read More
Sony Michel Closes Out Disappointing Preseason With Touchdown
Miami Dolphins running back Sony Michel rushed five times for 15 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. He went untargeted in the passing game. His three yards per carry was the lowest mark among Miami's six running backs. Michel finishes the preseason with nine carries, one reception, and 17... Read More
Raheem Mostert Rushes For 29 Yards Saturday
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) logged two carries for 29 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game was Mostert's first of the preseason, as well as his first since joining the Dolphins. Both of his touches came in the first quarter. He picked up three yards on a rush... Read More
Salvon Ahmed Breaks Off 28-Yard Reception Saturday
Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed rushed four times for 30 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles during Saturday's preseason finale. He also hauled in one of two targets for an additional 28 through the air. When all was said and done, he had totaled five touches and 58 scrimmage yards, capping off a solid performance... Read More
Myles Gaskin Rushes Six Times Saturday
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin rushed six times for 39 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Gaskin saw the field in the first and second quarters, taking reps with both Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater. Although he started 10 games just last season, Gaskin finds himself on the roster bubble due... Read More
Gerrid Doaks Rushes For 67 Yards Saturday
Miami Dolphins running back Gerrid Doaks rushed 11 times for 67 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. He saw his first touch midway through the third quarter and ultimately played Miami's final four offensive drives. Although he showed promise in camp last year and earned another opportunity this year, he likely won't... Read More
Matt Ammendola Cut Loose By Texans
Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola was waived by the team on Saturday, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com. He was signed on Thursday because Ka'imi Fairbairn is dealing with a minor injury. Ammendola played in Friday's preseason game, hitting both of his extra points as well as a 45-yard field goal. However, he missed a... Read More
Wyatt Teller Injures Knee Saturday
Cleveland Browns right guard Wyatt Teller exited Saturday's preseason finale with a knee injury and is questionable to return, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Teller, a reliable veteran, was expected to start for Cleveland once again this season, working with his fellow linemen to protect Jacoby Brissett and, eventually, Deshaun Watson. It remains... Read More
Matt Araiza Waived By Bills
Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza was waived by the team on Saturday, general manager Brandon Beane told members of the media. This development comes after a lawsuit alleged that Araiza and two teammates sexually assaulted a minor during the punter's senior season at San Diego State. Buffalo reportedly learned of the incident earlier this... Read More
Trevor Penning Tears Ligament, Will Require Surgery
New Orleans Saints rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning tore a ligament in his foot and will require surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. He suffered the injury during Friday's preseason game when an opponent stepped on him. He was carted off the field and has now been ruled out indefinitely. James Hurst is slated... Read More
Russell Gage Misses Another Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (leg) continues to observe practice from the sideline. He was spotted in street clothes during Thursday's practice session, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN. Once viewed as Tampa Bay's potential No. 2 wide receiver, Gage has fallen down the depth chart due to his own injury, Chris Godwin's... Read More
Zane Gonzalez Suffers Significant Injury
Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez has been diagnosed with a "significant" and "long-term" groin injury, head coach Matt Rhule told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The injury occurred during Friday's preseason finale and has a chance to sideline Gonzalez for the entire season. Regardless of his timetable, it's clear that Gonzalez won't be ready for Week 1... Read More
Treylon Burks Questionable To Return Saturday
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks exited Saturday's preseason finale with a wrist injury and is questionable to return, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. Burks drew the start alongside Robert Woods, was targeted on the first play of the game, and had two catches for 19 yards before exiting. The... Read More
Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The All-Star Break and trade deadline are in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 20. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who... Read More
Yunior Garcia Launches Three Homers Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Yunior Garcia, 21, was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2017. He has a solid outfield profile, checking in at 6-foot and 198 pounds. He has made good strides offensively but would still benefit from improving his discipline so that he can draw more walks and cut down on... Read More
Jaden Hill Makes Single-A Debut
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Jaden Hill didn't make his professional debut until last month due to injury, a full year after the club made him a second-round pick. He made seven relatively short outings in the Complex League before being promoted to Single-A this past week. Hill is a hard thrower, touching 99 mph with... Read More
Jordan Walker Showing Off Power
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jordan Walker, who checks in at 6-foot-5, is a physical specimen and offers upside in all five aspects of the game. He produces a very hard, strong swing that puts the ball in play, often with plenty of power. Equally important are his long arms, which allow him to reach... Read More
Kyle Harrison Strikes Out 10 Batters
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison has an advanced fastball in the mid-90s, as well as a sharp slider and fading changeup. He has shown confidence in all of his offerings, allowing him to thrive as he ascends the ranks of Minor League Baseball. Harrison's strikeout rate has been quite impressive over his first... Read More
Josh Jung Thriving In Minors
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was the club's first-round pick in 2019 and has quickly earned the title of No. 1 prospect in the Texas system. A talented hitter with great bat-to-ball skills, Jung has nearly perfected his technique at the plate, allowing him to produce hits, improve his discipline, and hit for power.... Read More
Fantasy Football Injury Report for NFL WRs: Preseason Updates For Week 2
Below you will find our latest fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers throughout the third week of August. As the NFL preseason continues, the injury statuses remain murky for various NFL receivers, including Mecole Hardman, Treylon Burks, Christian Watson, KJ Hamler, and Tyquan Thornton. With peak fantasy football draft season soon approaching, these are... Read More
Who Is Standing Out In NFL Training Camps? Fantasy Football Sleepers To Draft
As NFL training camps rage on and preseason games get underway, keen fantasy managers are looking to find the best players for their roster this upcoming season. Sometimes, all it takes is some solid detective work during camp to find the most impactful, up-and-coming players. Understanding workloads, training camp reps, and positional battles could give... Read More
Five Early-Round Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid
Every fantasy manager has their own draft strategy. Making a clear plan before it's your turn to pick is essential and will go a long way in your pursuit of a championship. As much as it is important to identify players and positions that you want to target, you should also know which players you... Read More
Jason Sanders Misses Potential Game-Winning Field Goal
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders made his lone extra-point attempt and went 2-for-3 on field goals against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday evening. Sanders connected from 46 and 57 yards out in the second quarter. However, his potential go-ahead kick and game-winner hit off the left upright from 46 yards out with less than... Read More
ZaQuandre White Catches Touchdown Pass Saturday
Miami Dolphins rookie running back ZaQuandre White rushed one time for four yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, most of his impact came in the passing game as he hauled in his lone target for a 19-yard touchdown reception. He also made a key offensive play as he recovered the... Read More
Preston Williams Fills Depth Role Saturday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams hauled in all three of his targets for 22 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday evening. He returned a punt at the end of the third quarter, then saw his three targets in the fourth quarter when Skylar Thompson quarterbacked the offense. Williams has yet to emerge... Read More
