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Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell Total Three Touches
New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery had two carries for one yard and Bilal Powell had one carry for four yards in a loss to the Eagles Sunday. Neither running back had a target in the passing game. Before the season, head coach Adam Gase said the Jets would not work starting running back […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJamison Crowder Silent In Philadelphia
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder made two catches for 10 yards on only three targets in an ugly loss to the Eagles on Sunday. The Jets offense could get nothing going with third-string QB Luke Falk starting behind an offensive line that allowed 10 sacks on the afternoon. Crowder made 14 catches in […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoVyncint Smith Scores In First Game With Jets
New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith rushed for a 19-yard touchdown on an end-around in his first game after signing with the Jets. Smith was signed off the Texans practice squad during the Jets bye week and managed to score the team's second offensive touchdown of the season after the Eagles muffed a punt […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLuke Falk Struggles Again Sunday
New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk had an afternoon to forget Sunday in Philadelphia. Falk completed 15 of 26 passes for only 120 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. In fairness to Falk both of his starts were on the road in tough matchups, but he has made it abundantly clear he is not […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRobby Anderson Quiet Again Sunday
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson had another quiet afternoon Sunday catching just one of three targets for 16 yards. There was hope for Anderson coming into the game against an Eagles Defense that allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers, but the Jets offense could get nothing going with third-string QB […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell Totals 88 Yards
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell rushed for 43 yards on 15 carries while racking up 45 receiving yards on seven receptions in a loss to the Eagles. The Jets offense, again, could get absolutely nothing going with third-string quarterback Luke Falk under center, but Bell was able to salvage a decent fantasy day […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRandy Dobnak To Start Saturday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak will start Game 2 of the ALDS Saturday with Jake Odorizzi taking the ball in Game 3 Monday. Odorizzi was originally expected to start Game 2, but nothing was officially announced until Friday when Twins manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed the rookie will take the ball in Yankee Stadium. Dobnak […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBlake Snell Expecting To Go Five Strong Innings
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell said he is expecting to "go five strong innings," Saturday against the Astros in Game 2. Despite the words coming right from Snell's mouth, it seems unlikely the former Cy Young winner lasts five after only throwing six innings combined across three starts after coming back from injury […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTy Montgomery Looking For More Work
New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery is looking to get on the field more after the team's Week 4 bye. Montgomery has played less than 20 percent of the team's offensive snaps and has been out-touched by Le'Veon Bell 76-10. In the preseason, head coach Adam Gase said the Jets would not give Bell […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJets Defense Still Banged Up Heading To Philadelphia
The New York Jets Defense is still dealing with multiple injuries after their bye week as the team heads to Philadelphia to face the Eagles. Star linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) did not practice all week and is doubtful to suit up Sunday. Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (ankle), the team's first-round pick this year, also has […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLuke Falk To Start For Jets Sunday
New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk will make his second career start Sunday at the Eagles. Falk has struggled after being forced into action in Week 2, he's only thrown for 296 yards in a game and a half with no touchdowns and an interception. In fairness to the backup QB, those games were against […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoChris Herndon Serving Last Game Of Suspension Sunday
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon is serving the last game of his four-game suspension Sunday and will be eligible to rejoin the team next week. Herndon was suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy and had to sit out an extra week due to the Jets Week 4 bye, but now is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRobby Anderson A High-Risk, High Reward Play Sunday
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson has struggled to start the season, but faces a good matchup Sunday in Philadelphia. Anderson has had four catches or less in all three of his games this year and had 23 yards or less twice. Part of that can be blamed on the Jets QB situation which […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJamison Crowder Could Be A Good Start Sunday
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder has been quiet the past two weeks with starting quarterback Sam Darnold (mono) out with an illness. Things could change this week, however, as he'll take on an Eagles Defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. In addition to a good matchup, Crowder […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell Faces Tough Test Sunday
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell will face a tough matchup coming off of his bye week when the Jets visit Philadelphia on Sunday. The Eagles Defense allows the fourth-fewest points to running backs and are well rested themselves after playing on Thursday night in Week 4. In addition to a tough Eagles D, […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Doubles Twice In Game 1
New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Friday night against the Twins. Encarnacion finished the regular season on a five-game hitting streak and picked up right where he left off doubling in his first two at-bats vs Twins starter Jose Berrios. Encarnacion is swinging a hot […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoNelson Cruz Homers In Game 1
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a Game 1 loss to the Yankees Friday. Cruz launched a two-out solo home run vs starter James Paxton in the third inning for his 17th career postseason round-tripper. Cruz had a monster year in 2019 batting .311 with 41 homers […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBrett Gardner Homers In Win
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a Game 1 win vs the Twins. Gardner found his power stroke down the stretch launching 10 long balls in September and carried that success to the postseason Friday night. Gardner should provide good DFS value batting […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJorge Polanco Reaches Base Four Times
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-3 with two walks in a loss to the Yankees Friday night. Polanco had two RBI, scored a run, and stole a base in the strong performance. Polanco had a solid season batting .295 with 107 runs scored and has carried that momentum into the postseason. He'll face righty […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoDJ LeMahieu Collects Four RBI In Win
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored in Game 1 Friday against the Twins. LeMahieu launched a solo home run in the sixth inning before busting the game open in the seventh when he came up with the bases loaded and doubled to drive in three more […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJose Berrios Takes No-Decision In Game 1
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios allowed three runs, one earned, in four innings pitched in a no-decision Friday against the Yankees. Berrios struck out six, but also struggled with his control, issuing three walks on the evening. The damage against Berrios came in the third inning when he allowed a double to Edwin Encarnacion […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJames Paxton Can't Escape Fifth Inning
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton allowed three runs across 4 2/3 innings pitched in Game 1 against the Twins. Paxton struck out eight, allowed five hits, and only walked one while taking a no-decision in his postseason debut. Paxton pitched better than his final line would indicate, but was plagued by a short […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoSam Darnold Won't Play In Week 5
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (mono) was not cleared by team doctors to play on Sunday at Philadelphia. Darnold had been practicing as he tries to return from illness, but was not given the green light to suit up in game action. The Jets will turn to Luke Falk again to start Sunday and […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJulian Edelman Has 30 Yards Sunday
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman made four catches for 30 yards in a win over the Bills Sunday. Edelman was questionable with a chest injury coming into the game and couldn't do much with his seven targets. It was a tough afternoon all around for the Patriots offense but with Tom Brady at […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJosh Gordon Has 46 Yards Sunday
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon made three catches for 46 yards in a win vs Buffalo Sunday. The Patriots offense struggled to get the ball downfield to Gordon as the strong Bills pass rush made Brady get the ball out of his hands quickly to running back James White, often while Gordon was […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoPatriots Defense Dominates Bills
The New England Patriots Defense allowed their first touchdown of the season, but it didn't matter to fantasy owners as the unit dominated again on Sunday in Buffalo. The Patriots were led on defense by Kyle Van Noy, who logged two of the team's five sacks and forced two fumbles. The Patriots also had four […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoSony Michel Logs 63 Yards In Buffalo
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 17 times for 63 scoreless yards in a win at Buffalo. Michel didn't put up the numbers fantasy owners expect, but it was a good sign to see the second-year pro carry get 17 carries while no one else on New England had more than […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRex Burkhead Touches Ball Once In Buffalo
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead made one catch for seven yards and didn't have a carry in a win at the Bills. Burkhead was a game-time decision with a foot injury, but was deemed healthy enough to play. Despite being in uniform, Burkhead was seldom used as the Patriots offense struggled to move […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJames White Makes Eight Catches Sunday
New England Patriots running back James White caught eight of 10 targets for 57 yards in a win over the Bills Sunday. White added one carry for one yard as his primary role continues to be catching the ball out of the backfield. White's 10 targets were the most on the team as quarterback Tom […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTom Brady Silenced In Buffalo
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 18 of 39 passes for only 150 yards in a win at Buffalo Sunday. Brady threw his first interception of the season while failing to throw a touchdown for the first time this year after throwing at least two in each of the first three weeks. Brady had […]
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