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James Conner Garners 14 Touches In Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner took 10 carries for 21 yards and four receptions for 44 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. Conner got taken out of the game plan early as the Steelers couldn't move the ball at all. The most consistent workload the 24-year-old received all evening was just before halftime... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Shoots A Blank Against Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went 27 of 47 for 276 yards and an interception in Sunday night's 33-3 loss to the Patriots. The 37-year-old looked out of sync all evening, although his receivers did drop a few passes. Overall, the Steelers looked awful in their season opener, and Roethlisberger ultimately is the scapegoat. Things don't... Read More
Vance McDonald Might Struggle Against Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald thrived as the team's starting tight end in 2018, catching 50 balls for 610 yards and four touchdowns. In Week 1 of 2019, McDonald gets a matchup against the New England Patriots Defense. The Pats ranked eighth last year in DVOA against the tight end position, and while they... Read More
Top NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 1 (9/8/19)
The 2019 NFL season is finally upon us and this might be one of the most hyped up seasons in recent memory! Yes, we say that every year, but it's true! We're here to dive into the numbers, teams, and picks setup for the NFL this week. There is nothing quite like waking up on... Read More
Jaylen Samuels A Deeper PPR Flex Option In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is set to be the primary backup to James Conner when they open the season against the New England Patriots Sunday night. The second-year back from NC State developed a solid pass-catching role with the Steelers last season in Conner's three-game absence. Against the Patriots, Samuels has a chance... Read More
James Washington Considered A GPP Dart Throw In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington is slotted into the WR3 position on the team's depth chart. Washington was a preseason star, hauling in two touchdowns, both of which came from backup Mason Rudolph and not starter Ben Roethlisberger. As a rookie, Washington saw limited action, catching just 16 passes for 217 yards and a... Read More
Donte Moncrief A Solid Full-Slate GPP Option In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief will be starting opposite of JuJu Smith-Schuster in Sunday's season opener against the New England Patriots. The Patriots have a history of cornering opposing team's top receivers, which means Smith-Schuster will be a big focus for the Stephon Gilmore and the Pats. This should directly benefit Moncrief in his... Read More
Ryan Switzer Draws Praise From Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer will begin his second season with the team on Sunday night when they take on the New England Patriots. Switzer didn't receive much work with the offense in the preseason, but he did get his reps in on special teams. However, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had some high praise for... Read More
Top College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week Two (9/7/19)
You’re reading an article about betting on college football. Life is good. Week One Picks: 2-1 (66%) 2019-20 Picks: 4-1 (80%) We're here to dive into the numbers, teams, and picks setup for this weekend in college football. I could honestly find a way to bet on every game but instead I scour the large... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster To Get WR1 Treatment Against Pats
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is now in the spotlight as the team's top pass catcher. With Antonio Brown out of town, team’s top cornerbacks will be focusing on Smith-Schuster this year. This week against the New England Patriots, the third-year receiver will draw Stephon Gilmore, who finished 2018 as ProFootballFocus' top-ranked cornerback. Quarterback... Read More
James Conner Gets Good Week 1 Matchup Against Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is back in 2019 after a breakout second season in 2018. He starts the season off on the road against the New England Patriots Sunday night. The Patriots host one of the worst run stopping defensive lines in the league, finishing last season in the bottom half in average... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Set To Thrive In Sunday Night Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will begin his 16th season as the team's signal caller on Sunday night against the New England Patriots. In what is expected to be an interesting year for the Steelers, they have to prove what they're made of without the likes of Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. However, Roethlisberger still... Read More
Brandon Workman Notches 10th Save
Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman struck out one and didn't allow a base runner en route to his 10th save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels. 2019 has been a busy one for the 31-year-old as he's pitched in 62 games so far, 19 more than in the 2018 season. However, his new... Read More
David Price Goes Two Innings In Return
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price allowed one hit over two innings, while striking out two and walking one in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels. It was Price's first start since August 4 after missing a month due to a cyst on his left wrist. The Southpaw didn't make any rehab starts so... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Hits 31st Home Run
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels. Bogaerts really started to heat up at the end of August, so this was a great start to September. He's now either tied or set a career-high in every major hitting... Read More
Steelers Defense In A Tough Spot To Open Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense squares off with the New England Patriots on the road to open up the 2019 season. The Steelers are a bit underrated heading into the season, mainly because of this Week 1 Matchup. TJ Watt and Cam Heyward will look to continue their dominance from a season ago. Along with Bud... Read More
James Washington Targeted Four Times On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington was able to catch one of four targets in Thursday's final preseason game against the Panthers. Washington is likely to serve as the team's third wide receiver as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Donte Moncrief have locked up the starting spots. The second-year receiver from Oklahoma State is looking to earn... Read More
Eli Rogers Hauls In One Pass Against Panthers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Thursday's final preseason tuneup against the Carolina Panthers. He also returned one punt for 10 yards. Rogers has hauled in four passes this preseason for 52 yards and has been fighting to earn a bigger role in the offense. He's... Read More
Ryan Switzer Catches Both Targets In Final Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Thursday's preseason game against Carolina. Switzer has been working all training camp to earn a slot role in the Steelers' offense, but he has just three receptions for 15 yards. While his spot on the team is most likely safe... Read More
Benny Snell Jr. Gets 10 Touches In Final Preseason Tuneup
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. rushed eight times for just 12 yards, while also catching two of three targets for 23 yards in Thursday's final preseason game against the Panthers. Snell Jr., the rookie out of Kentucky, has received 28 carries this preseason and has earned just 54 yards. He's more of a... Read More
Joshua Dobbs Starts Final Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs started Thursday's preseason game and went 3-for-5 with 21 yards, while taking one rush for 11 yards along with fumbling on a sack early in the first quarter. Dobbs has been battling with Mason Rudolph to be Ben Roethlisberger's backup this year. One would assume the team would battle test... Read More
Mason Rudolph Throws For 125 Yards On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph went seven of 11 for 125 yards and a touchdown in the team's final preseason game on Thursday against the Panthers. Rudolph put on his best impression for the coaching staff in their decision to name the backup to Ben Roethlisberger. Joshua Dobbs got the start and went just 3-for-5,... Read More
Top College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week One (8/31/19)
You’re reading an article about betting on college football. Life is good. Week Zero Picks: 2-0 (100%) 2019-20 Picks: 2-0 (100%) We're here to dive into the numbers, teams, and picks setup for this weekend in college football. I could honestly find a way to bet on every game but instead I scour the large... Read More
Rafael Devers Sends Ball Out Of Coors Field
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers finished 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple, and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies. The 22-year-old broke an 0-for-14 streak with the performance but is still batting .326 on the year. While August hasn't been his craziest month statistically, he's hitting .308 with seven... Read More
Brandon Workman Strikes Out The Side To Earn Ninth Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman struck out all three batters in a clean ninth inning to earn his ninth save in a 7-4 win over Colorado on Wednesday. The 30-year-old has earned the trust of manager Alex Cora to be Boston's closer, for now. Over 11 1/3 innings in August, Workman has a... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Solid Over Five Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lasted five innings, while surrendering three runs on nine hits to go with three walks and five strikeouts during a 7-4 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Rodriguez needed 104 pitches to get through the outing but was able to keep the ball in the yard. Wednesday marked... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Hits Missile Out Of Coors Field
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. had just one hit, a solo home run, in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Rockies. According to BaseballSavant, it was a 478-foot, 112 mph bomb that entered the atmosphere at Coors Field, marking Bradley Jr.'s 17th long ball of the season. Six of his 13 hits in August... Read More
Christian Vazquez Clubs 19th Homer In Win
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez only notched one hit in Tuesday's win over Colorado, a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Vazquez has taken a steep ascent up the fantasy catcher rankings with his career year of 112 hits, 55 runs, 57 runs batted in, and 24 walks on top of his 19 bombs.... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Takes Advantage Of Coors Field
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over Colorado. Bogaerts sent a line drive over the center field wall in the fifth inning for his 28th long ball of the year. He hasn't stopped mashing all season and has already set... Read More
Rick Porcello Survives Coors Field
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello allowed just two runs over five innings, while striking out five and walking none in a 10-6 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. Porcello was solid, despite scattering eight hits. Although, none of them were a home run, which is just the eighth time in 27 starts this... Read More
