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James Conner Scores Touchdown On Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner gained 55 yards on 14 carries, while scoring his second touchdown of the season in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Conner didn't get one target in the passing game, as Jaylen Samuels was the preferred passing-down back. The gameplan featured Conner running between the tackles almost exclusively. Next week's... Read More
Mason Rudolph Exits Game After Scary Hit
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was forced from Sunday's game against the Ravens after taking a scary hit to the head. After getting hit, Rudolph laid motionless on the field before eventually being able to walk off under his own power. Prior to the injury, he was 13 of 20 for 131 yards and a... Read More
Vance McDonald Active For Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) will be active for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. McDonald missed Week 4's win over the Bengals after suffering the injury in the previous week. The team went out and acquired Nick Vannett from the Seahawks to strengthen their depth at the position, but getting McDonald back... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Active For Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Smith-Schuster re-injured his toe in last Monday's game and was listed as questionable after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He can be considered a mid-range WR2 on Sunday, as the Ravens allow 38.9 fantasy points per game to... Read More
Top NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 5 (10/6/19)
Last week wasn't what the past few weeks have been but even the beats were close. We've had a solid beginning to the season and as we continue to learn more about teams, I'm hopeful we can continue to make this a profitable season. Week 4 Picks: 2-2 (50%) 2019-20 Picks: 10-5 (67%) I'm here... Read More
Top College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week 6 (10/5/19)
Last week, we had a tough beat whenever Khalil Tate of Arizona was inactive and UCLA was able to keep it close the entire time. I've had three straight weeks with a 1-2 record, which makes for some tough Saturday's. However, the further we get into the season, the more information we have available to... Read More
Steelers Defense Shows Up Against Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense held the Cincinnati Bengals to just three points, while picking up eight sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles in Monday's divisional win. Lead by rookie Devin Bush and veteran Cam Heyward, who combined for 11 tackles and 3.5 sacks, this unit looked great at home. There was even an interception... Read More
Chris Boswell Perfect In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was perfect in Monday's 27-3 win over Cincinnati, making both field goal attempts, along with nailing three extra-point attempts. The 28-year-old is a perfect 7-for-7 on field goals this season, and he's also perfect on all seven extra points. This is a breath of fresh air compared to his rough... Read More
Nick Vannett Hauls In Two Passes
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Nick Vannett caught two passes for 28 yards in Monday's 27-3 win over Cincinnati. This was his first game with the team after being acquired on Wednesday, so all things considered it was a solid performance for the 26-year-old. Starting tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) was inactive for the game and... Read More
James Washington Catchless Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington wasn't able to haul in his only target during Monday's win over the Bengals. As a rookie last season, he had just three games with one or zero targets, so this is definitely a low for the the college teammate of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. Many anticipated Washington would... Read More
Diontae Johnson Notches Deep Touchdown
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught all six of his targets for 77 yards and a score in Monday's win over Cincinnati. The rookie seems to have caught the early attention of Mason Rudolph, as he's scored in back-to-back games. He's had at least four targets in every game so far, with his Week... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Targeted Just Four Times
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught three of his four targets for a measly 15 yards in Monday's 27-3 win over the Bengals. This was easily Smith-Schuster's worst game of the season so far, but Cincinnati did their job of neutralizing the 22-year-old. It didn't help his case that Mason Rudolph relief heavily on... Read More
Jaylen Samuels Receives 18 Touches, Scores Touchdown
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels received 10 carries for 26 yards and a touchdown, while also catching eight passes for 57 yards in Monday's 27-3 win over Cincinnati. After being almost non-existent in Week 3, Samuels was one of the most involved players on the offense in Week 4, including taking several direct snaps... Read More
James Conner Scores Receiving Touchdown
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushed for 42 yards on 10 carries, while also hauling in all eight targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Monday's win over the Bengals. Conner was a pretty important piece of the gameplan in Week 4, but the run game still had a tough time getting going... Read More
Mason Rudolph Near Perfect Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph finished 24 of 28 for 229 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's 27-3 win over Cincinnati. The performance earned Rudolph his first career win. While the stat line looks great, Rudolph relied heavily on check-downs early on in the game; however, his options opened up more as the game went... Read More
Top NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 4 (9/29/19)
Week 3 was another week where we saw green in the "settled bets" section. That's what this is all about. There have been twists and turns through every week, but that is what makes the research fun. A huge part of the enjoyment of betting on football games is the hot-and-heavy grind of doing the... Read More
Chris Boswell Looks To Stay Perfect Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell hasn't missed a kick yet this year, going 5-for-5 on field goals and nailing all four extra-point attempts. This week at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, Boswell should get more chances to stay hot. Over his career, he's 54-61 on field goals at Heinz Field, while missing just five extra... Read More
Steelers Defense Gets Solid Matchup With Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense gets a solid Monday Night Football matchup at home against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Pittsburgh is a week off of generating five turnovers against the 49ers. However, a few of the turnovers weren't by their doing, instead just flat out dropped by the 49ers offense. In practice, Pittsburgh got... Read More
Ryan Switzer A Non-Option In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer has fallen out of the gameplan since Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) went down. He had just 13 snaps in Week 2 before not being on the field for one offensive snap in last Sunday's loss. A preferred slot option for Roethlisberger, new quarterback Mason Rudolph prefers to look elsewhere, as... Read More
Diontae Johnson Is A Dart Throw Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is a week removed from his first career start, a game in which he hauled in his first career touchdown. The rookie from Toledo has the second most targets (9) by quarterback Mason Rudolph since he took over mid-way through Week 2's game. This week, the Steelers host the... Read More
James Washington Could Strike Gold In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught just two passes for 14 yards in Week 3, but he was on the field for 92% of the offensive snaps. This week against the Bengals on Monday night, Washington will likely draw Dre Kirkpatrick in coverage. Kirkpatrick has allowed 10 receptions through three games and is Cincy's... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Should Be Heavily Targeted Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster hauled in his first touchdown of 2019 in Week 3's loss, but Monday night's matchup with the Bengals presents a prime opportunity for the 22-year-old to reward fantasy owners. He'll draw Tony McRae in coverage, which will give Smith-Schuster plenty of room to operate. In four career matchups with... Read More
Jaylen Samuels Isn't An Option In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels should be nowhere near a fantasy lineup in Week 4 after playing just five offensive snaps in last Sunday's loss. He's been on the field for just 33% of the team's offensive snaps this year and has just seven touches for 37 yards to show. Acting as the handcuff... Read More
James Conner Could Break Out In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner gets a prime matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. The Monday Night Football matchup at home pits Conner against a defense that has allowed 30.2 fantasy points per game to running backs, the second most in the league. Conner has had a real tough time through the... Read More
Mason Rudolph In Good Spot For Monday Night Football
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph gets a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. The Monday night game gives the second-year signal caller a chance to show the home crowd what he's made of. The Bengals have allowed an average of 22.3 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks thus far, so Rudolph is in... Read More
Top College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week 5 (9/28/19)
Last week did not go as planned, as Pitt won their annual game that they didn't deserve to win, but it wasn't a total wash. We're staying afloat through the last two weeks. Week 4 Picks: 1-2 (33%) 2019-20 Picks: 9-5 (64%) We're here to dive into the numbers, teams, and picks setup for this... Read More
Diontae Johnson (WR, PIT) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Rookie Diontae Johnson started his first career game in Week 3 and in turn hauled in his first career touchdown. He was targeted six times, bringing in half of them for 52 yards, including the 39-yard score in the fourth quarter. The Toledo... Read More
Cole Beasley (WR, BUF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team PPR leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cole Beasley was targeted a season-high 10 times in Sunday's win over the Bengals, catching eight of them for 48 yards. It was his most targets and receptions in a single game since Week 6 of 2018. Beasley has had one of... Read More
J.D. Martinez Singles In A Run
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez singled in a run for his only hit in Monday's 7-4 loss to Tampa Bay. The run was Boston's last on the evening and it came in the fourth inning. Martinez has had a relatively dreadful September after a scorching hot August. He's batting .172 with a .628... Read More
Rafael Devers Notches Two Base Hits
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers finished 2-for-5 with a run batted in during Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. After struggling to start the month of September, the 22-year-old has six RBI in his last six games. His last month dip has hurt his overall numbers a bit but he's still having... Read More
