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Mason Rudolph Gets Prime Matchup For His Return
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has been a full participant in practice this week, marking his official return to the field after suffering a concussion in Week 5. The second-year signal caller gets a prime Monday Night Football matchup against the Miami Dolphins at home. The Dolphins allow the third most fantasy points to quarterbacks […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 8 (10/27/19)
Somehow four touchdowns by Marvin Jones wasn't enough for the Lions to take a win against the Vikings, but nonetheless, it was a very profitable week. On a separate note, man, are the New England Patriots an absolute wagon, and something tells me you won't have to go long before seeing me target them in […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week 9 (10/26/19)
Last week was on a fantastic path to perfection, that is until Baylor decided to drop 35 in the second half after scoring just 10 before halftime. Otherwise, it was a great week with the two winners hitting comfortably. I was at a wedding so there wasn't much time to enjoy football, but I most […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 7 (10/20/19)
We split the card in Week 6 and overall it was a solid week to bet on the NFL. New Orleans was able to hang on and win outright, while the Broncos not only shut out the Titans in the first half but didn't allow a mark the entire game. Compared to the week prior, […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week 8 (10/19/19)
We're back for Week 8 after finally getting back on the board last week. It wasn't great, and I'll still tell you to fade what I pick here, but it was progress. College football is a different animal and it's clear I've struggled to find the right value of late, but there's still a lot […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Continues Perfect Campaign
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made his only field goal attempt and all three extra points in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Chargers. Boswell hasn't missed a kick in 23 attempts this season, which makes him an extremely reliable fantasy option. However, on bye in Week 7, Boswell can be dropped this week. You can […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoThe Steelers Defense Gives Team Early Lead In Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense held the LA Chargers to just 17 points, while also scoring a touchdown on a fumble, and intercepting two passes in their 24-17 win on Sunday. Rookie Devin Bush was a man on a mission in Week 6, returning a recovered fumble for the team's first score before intercepting a Philip […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Catches Only Target
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald caught his sole target for just five yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Chargers. McDonald and the rest of the Steelers' pass-catchers got phased out of the offense, thanks to a 21-0 lead before halftime. This was one of the 29-year-old's worst games since the Steelers traded for […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDiontae Johnson Held To Just Two Catches
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson hauled in both of his targets for just 14 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Chargers. The rookie had 14 receptions over his previous three contests, but this one was definitely disappointing. However, it's important to note that quarterback Devlin Hodges heavily favored check-downs to James Conner in […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Disappears Against Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught just one of his four targets for seven yards in Sunday's win over the Chargers. Considering Devlin Hodges was starting at quarterback and with Pittsburgh getting out to an early 14-0 lead, the gameplan quickly shifted towards the run game. However, this is two clunkers in the last […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBenny Snell Jr. Rushes For 75 Yards
Pittsburgh Steelers Running back Benny Snell Jr. took 17 carries for 75 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Chargers. This was the largest workload to date for the rookie from Kentucky. While his usage was likely game script dependent, it was interesting to see him out-rush James Conner who totaled just 41 yards, but […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Conner Scores Twice Against Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner took 16 carries for 41 yards and a score, while also catching seven passes for 78 yards and another score in Sunday's 24-17 win over the LA Chargers. The third-year back was the offensive MVP in Week 6, but was again dependent on scoring touchdowns. It's also important to […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDevlin Hodges Serviceable In First Start
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges finished 15 of 20 for just 132 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's win over the Chargers. The Steelers jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, thanks to two takeaways by the defense. The big advantage allowed the offense to emphasize the run with James Conner and […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Could Be Busy On Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell might be called upon often for Sunday's road game against the LA Chargers. The 28-year-old is a perfect 10-for-10 on field goals while not missing an extra point in nine tries. With Devlin Hodges set to start at quarterback for Pittsburgh, the offense might have a tough time closing out […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoThe Steelers Defense Not A Good Option For Week 6
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense isn't a great streaming option for a Week 6 matchup with the LA Chargers. Over their last five road games, Pittsburgh has allowed at least 24 points in each of them, all of which resulted in a loss. Now, the defense will have extra pressure on it with Mason Rudolph (concussion) […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Will Play On Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and will be available to play in Sunday's game against the Chargers. The 29-year-old has been very quiet on the field over the past few weeks, including missing Week 4. McDonald has just four catches on five targets for 44 yards. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDiontae Johnson A Solid Flex Option In Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has led the team with 20 targets over the last three weeks. Since most teams try to neutralize JuJu Smith-Schuster, Johnson has been the prime beneficiary of more relaxed coverage. Also consider that James Washington (shoulder) is out on Sunday against the LA Chargers, and the rookie Johnson has […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster A Low-End WR2 On Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will have third-string, rookie quarterback Devlin Hodges throwing to him on Sunday night against the LA Chargers. The third-year pass catcher has really struggled with distracting team's top cornerbacks every week and thus remained relatively quiet. However, a 35-yard touchdown last week is what keeps him in your lineups. While […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBenny Snell Jr. Worthy Of A Stash
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. will back up James Conner for the near future while Jaylen Samuels (knee) recovers from surgery. With a matchup against the LA Chargers on Sunday night, Snell won't likely get many touches except to rest Conner. However, if you're the Conner owner in your league, it's best to […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Conner Due For Heavy Workload
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is expected to receive a high quantity of touches in Sunday night's game with the LA Chargers. With Mason Rudolph (concussion) expected to miss and Jaylen Samuels (knee) out for a month, there aren't many other options on offense. Conner hasn't exactly lived up to his high-draft capital this […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDevlin Hodges To Make First Career Start
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges will start Sunday night's game against the LA Chargers. The team announced Friday that Mason Rudolph (concussion) will not play after the scary hit he took last Sunday. Hodges, the rookie from Samford, completed seven of nine passes for 68 yards in backup duty against the Ravens in Week 5. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 6 (10/13/19)
Week 5 was very unkind to us and I really dropped the ball there. Somehow Chicago wasn't able to manhandle the Raiders and the Chiefs and Colts was just not a smart pick. Well, this week is looking up as it's an interesting card. Week 4 Picks: 0-4 (0%) 2019-20 Picks: 10-9 (53%) I'm here […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week 7 (10/12/19)
The last three weeks have been treacherous and just be sure that I'm taking the same hits you are if you're tailing me. We've reached the point where you fade what I pick here. However, these are the moments that make me work harder to find the best possible action. Week 6 Picks: 0-3 (0%) 2019-20 […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Nails Three Field Goals
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made three field goals and two extra points in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Ravens. It's clear he's put 2018 behind him as Sunday marked the first game that the 28-year-old made three or more field goals in a game since 2017. However, the Steelers offense took a big […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Has Three Interceptions
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense surrendered 26 points to the Ravens on Sunday, while holding them to just 277 yards and recording three interceptions and five sacks. It marks the fourth straight game that the Steelers have multiple takeaways. Mike Hilton, Kam Kelly, and Devin Bush all pulled in the interceptions, while Stephon Tuitt led the […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Catches All Three Targets
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald had three receptions for 34 yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. After missing Week 4's game with a shoulder injury, McDonald was able to have a decent game Sunday. He was targeted just once by third-string quarterback Devlin Hodges, but if the rookie signal caller is forced to […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDiontae Johnson Catches Five Passes Against Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson hauled in five of his eight targets for just 27 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Ravens. Johnson also fumbled in the third quarter but he was bailed out when the ball rolled out of bounds. The rookie is definitely getting his fair share of targets after scoring […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Washington Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught three of his six targets for 52 yards before leaving Sunday's game against the Ravens with a shoulder injury. Washington was pretty effective early, but if the injury causes him to miss time, expect rookie Diontae Johnson to get increased opportunities. Nonetheless, this is a banged up Steelers […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Fumbles Away Solid Day
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster hauled in seven passes for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The USC product had a big 35-yard touchdown in the first quarter, but was relatively quiet after that. Then disaster struck in overtime when Smith-Schuster pulled in his final reception, then had […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJaylen Samuels Has Five Touches In Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels took three carries for two yards and caught three passes for 11 yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Samuels wasn't very effective in his limited work, but he was the preferred back in passing situations, as James Conner didn't have one target. Still, Samuels is a risky flex […]
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