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Antonio Gibson Quiet In Playoff Loss
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson rushed 14 times for 31 yards in a wild-card round loss to the Buccaneers. Gibson added two catches for four receiving yards. Gibson's 2.2 yards-per-carry was his lowest of the season as there were no running lanes against a stout Tampa run defense. The future remains bright for […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoTaylor Heinicke Plays Strong Game In Playoff Loss To Bucs
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke put forth an incredible effort in his second career start, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Buccaneers in the first round of the playoffs. Heinicke, playing for an injured Alex Smith (calf), was 26-for-44 passing for 306 yards and a touchdown. Heinicke's most impressive work, however, was on […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoLogan Thomas Goes For 74 Yards In Playoff Loss
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas caught five passes for 74 yards in a loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Thomas became a huge part of the team's offense down the stretch and was heavily involved in this game with nine targets. Washington found a playmaker in the former quarterback who figures […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoWashington Defense Has Tough Matchup In Wild-Card Round
The Washington Football Team defense rode its impressive defensive line to fantasy relevance in 2020, but they'll face a stiff test in the playoffs versus quarterback Tom Brady and the Bucs. Led by rookie Chase Young and Montez Sweat, Washington got to opposing QBs 47 times in 2020, sixth in the NFL. Unfortunately, Tampa Bay has […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoTerry McLaurin Questionable For Wild-Card Round
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) is officially questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Buccaneers. McLaurin fought through an ankle injury in Washington's Week 17 win over the Eagles, catching seven of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. On the season, McLaurin caught 87 passes for 1,118 yards and four […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoAntonio Gibson Officially Questionable For Wild-Card Game
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is listed as questionable to suit up against the Buccaneers. Gibson logged two limited practices this week and played in the Week 17 win so the expectation is Gibson suits up. The game being on Saturday complicates things a little, but Gibson handled his normal workload last […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoCam Sims An Intriguing Fantasy Option In Playoff Opener
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims became a bigger part of the offense down the stretch and is an interesting fantasy option on Saturday versus Tampa Bay. Sims saw 22 targets in the last three games catching 13 passes for 132 yards. On the season, Sims caught 32 passes for 477 yards and one […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoLogan Thomas A Viable Fantasy Starter In Matchup With Bucs
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas will look to keep the momentum from a breakout 2020 campaign in Saturday's playoff opener versus Tampa Bay. Thomas shattered his previous career-highs this season finishing with 72 catches for 670 yards and six touchdowns. The big tight end became a crucial part of Washington's offense down the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoJ.D. McKissic A Solid Option On Wild-Card Weekend
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic had a sneaky good season as a passing-down specialist and faces the ideal matchup in the opening round of the playoffs. McKissic led all running backs with 110 targets this season, and his 80 receptions were second to only Alvin Kamara. Tampa Bay's pass-funnel defense plays right into […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoChase Young Leads Washington Defense In Win
The Washington Football Team had a nice night for fantasy in a Week 17 win over the Eagles to clinch the NFC East. Washington sacked Philadelphia QBs three times while coming up with two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Rookie defensive lineman Chase Young led the Washington attack picking up a sack and fumble recovery […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoDustin Hopkins Drills Pair Of 42-Yard Kicks In Win
Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in a win over the Eagles on Sunday. Both of Hopkins' field-goals came from 42-yards away as the longtime Washington kicker ended his season on a high note. Hopkins struggled at times this season with a career-low […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoLogan Thomas Catches Touchdown In Sunday Night Win
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas caught three passes for 37 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Eagles on Sunday. Thomas skyed over a defender for a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give Washington a lead it wouldn't relinquish in the division-clinching win. Thomas finished the regular season on […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoCam Sims Catches Five Passes In Win Over Eagles
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims caught all five of his targets for 43 yards in a win over the Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Sims played a bigger role for Washington down the stretch, catching 13 passes for 132 yards in his last three games to finish the regular season strong. Sims isn't […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoAlex Smith Finishes Improbable Season With Division Title
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith didn't light up the scoreboard, but played well enough to win in Philadelphia to clinch the NFC East. Smith completed 22 of 32 passes for 162 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The shoo-in for Comeback Player of the Year didn't have the flashiest stats this season - […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoJ.D. McKissic Quiet In Sunday Night Win Over Eagles
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic caught five passes for 30 yards and handled just two carries for no yards in a win over the Eagles on Sunday. McKissic was involved with eight targets, but he couldn't get much going against an Eagles Defense surprisingly good at defending pass-catching running backs. McKissic finishes the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoAntonio Gibson Rushes For 75 Yards In Division-Clinching Win
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson rushed 19 times for 75 yards and caught his lone target for six yards in a win over the Eagles on Sunday. Gibson was questionable with a toe injury but received his normal workload with 20 touches in a run-heavy game script. Gibson wraps up a nice rookie […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoTerry McLaurin Scores Fourth Touchdown In Week 17 Win
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught seven passes for 40 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Eagles Sunday. Another strong performance in the division-clinching win is the feather in McLaurin's cap after a brilliant sophomore season. Scary Terry finishes the regular season with 87 receptions for 1,118 yards and four […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoEvan Engram Ends Disappointing Season With Dud Versus Dallas
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught two passes (four targets) for 17 yards in a win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Engram had a frustrating season, catching 63 passes on 109 targets (57.8%) for 654 yards and two scores. One of Engram's touchdowns was rushing so he'll be a popular bounce-back candidate next […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoLeonard Williams Dominates Dallas For Giants Defense
The New York Giants Defense had a big day for fantasy managers in Week 17 racking up six sacks and an interception in a win over the Cowboys in Week 17. The Big Blue charge was led by Leonard Williams who wreaked havoc in the backfield all afternoon including three sacks of Andy Dalton. New […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoGraham Gano Sets Franchise Record For Consecutive Field Goals Made
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano drilled a 50-yard field goal to set a franchise record with 30 consecutive field goals made. The veteran from Florida State was perfect from inside 50-yards this season with his lone-miss coming back in Week 2. Gano did make just two-of-three extra points on Sunday, but overall it was […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoDante Pettis Catches Touchdown In Week 17
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis caught both of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in a win over Dallas in Week 17. Pettis made an awkward-looking diving catch on a post route to give New York a 20-6 lead. Pettis, a former second-round pick by the 49ers, was active for just […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoDarius Slayton Goes For Just 22 Yards Versus Dallas
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught two passes for 22 yards in a win over the Cowboys in Week 17. Slayton was targeted just four times after having 25 targets in the previous three games. Slayton finished the season with a dud after having a huge 102-yard, two-touchdown game on Monday Night Football […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoSterling Shepard Has Huge Game In Week 17
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard racked up 136 total yards and two touchdowns in the Giants' win over Dallas to keep their playoff hopes alive. Shepard got New York on the board early, taking a reverse 23 yards for a rushing touchdown. Shepard wasn't done there, however, as the former Oklahoma Sooner posted […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoWayne Gallman Rushes For 65 Yards In Week 17
New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman handled 11 carries for 65 yards in a win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Gallman was not targeted in the passing game. The story of this game for Gallman will be a fumble late in the game that almost cost New York, but Gallman safely fell on the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoDaniel Jones Turns Ball Over Twice In Week 17
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 17 passes on 25 attempts for 229 yards as the Giants kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Cowboys. Jones threw two touchdowns and an interception in the game and also lost a fumble. Jones added 17 rushing yards on nine carries as a lingering […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoWashington Defense A Strong Option In Week 17
The Washington Football Team defense has been waiting for this rematch since Week 1. Back in September, the Washington defense terrorized Carson Wentz, sacking the Eagles QB eight times and intercepting him twice. Since that game, rookie Jalen Hurts has taken over under center in Philadelphia, but the offensive line hasn't improved. The Eagles have […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoCam Sims A Dart-Throw In Fantasy For Week 17
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims has been very inconsistent this season and is hard to trust in fantasy, especially if Terry McLaurin (ankle) is back in the lineup. Sims had 17 targets in the last two games with McLaurin out, but could only turn them into eight catches. Alex Smith (calf) returning is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoLogan Thomas A TE1 In Week 17
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas has become a vital part of the offense in the last month of the season and should be started in fantasy for a tilt with the Eagles. Thomas is averaging 10.5 targets-per-game over the last four games and has gone over 60-yards in three of those games. Alex […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoJ.D. McKissic Should Be Involved In Week 17
Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic has been one of the most valuable players to the offense and should be involved in the team's must-win game versus Philadelphia. Starting running back Antonio Gibson (toe) and top-receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) are both questionable. Even if both suit up, it's hard to imagine a scenario where […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 4 years agoAntonio Gibson Questionable For Must-Win Game On Sunday Night
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) did not participate in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game for the division title. Gibson was working with coaches on the sideline as head coach Ron Rivera said the team is trying to be smart about managing his reps. Gibson played last […]
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