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Allen Lazard Targeted A Career-High Nine Times
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard saw a career-high nine targets and hauled in five of them for 45 yards in a 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Lazard picked up three third-down receptions, so he was a reliable target for Aaron Rodgers in a big game. The big-bodied receiver also did a great […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDavante Adams Catches 13 Passes Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught a season-high 13 of 16 targets for 116 receiving yards in a 23-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Adams served as Aaron Rodgers' safety valve throughout the night and frequently abused Vikings' corner, Xavier Rhodes. Since returning from injury, Adams has seen double-digit targets in all but […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoJamaal Williams Posts 52 Scrimmage Yards, Injures Shoulder
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (shoulder) picked up 33 rushing yards on six totes and caught both of his targets for 19 receiving yards in a 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Williams ran well for most of the game before injuring his shoulder sometime in the third quarter. The Packers fed Aaron […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAaron Jones Explodes For 154 Rushing Yards In Win
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball 23 times for 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns with two catches on three targets for six receiving yards in a 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Jones fumbled the ball on the opening drive, though it soon became a distant memory as the game […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAaron Rodgers Struggles Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 26 of 40 passes for 216 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in a 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. It was a shaky night for Rodgers, who struggled with accuracy at times and put out his third-lowest yards per attempt mark of the year, 5.4. It's also […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoWill Barton Ties Career High With 13 Rebounds
Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton posted 14 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in a 128-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Barton did struggle with his shot, though it didn't matter- thanks to a season-high 13 rebounds. The 28-year-old has smashed his previous career-highs in rebounds, with 7.0, and three-point percentage, 40.2 […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoGary Harris Has Best Game Of Month Against Lakers
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris scored 19 points with five assists, four steals, one rebound, and one triple in a 128-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Harris shot a scorching 70 percent from the field as he aggressively looked to get into the lane. He also swiped a season-high four steals in what was […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoNikola Jokic Scores An Efficient 18 Points In Win
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tallied 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, one triple, one block, and one steal in a 128-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic shot at least 60 percent from the field for the fourth time this month and made all seven free throws. December has been Jokic's best offensive […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoPaul Millsap Scores 21 Points In Win Over Lakers
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap scored 21 points with three triples and a rebound in a 128-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Millsap scored 20-plus for the fifth time this year and did it in only 21 minutes. The veteran has shot at least 45 percent from both the field and three-point line in […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAnthony Davis Records 32 Points And 11 Rebounds In Loss
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks, one assist, and one triple in a 128-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Davis now has a five-game double-double streak, including back-to-back 30-point double-doubles. The big man avoided an injury scare after going down on a wet spot and is questionable as […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoSaints Defense Tallies Five Sacks Against Titans
The New Orleans Saints Defense posted five sacks and a fumble recovery in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. It hurt them that they allowed 28 points, though they were able to pressure one of the league's worst pass-blocking units. Demario Davis, Cameron Jordan, A.J. Klein, and Shy Tuttle all picked up a sack […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoWil Lutz Makes One Field Goal And Five Extra Points
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz made one field goal and five extra points in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Lutz had made at least two field goals in his previous six games, only to make on against Tennessee. He made up for it with a season-high five extra points in a busy […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoTre'Quan Smith Catches One Pass Against Titans
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith caught one of two targets for 13 yards in a 38-28 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Smith has scored four touchdowns but has only 13 catches for 178 yards on the season. The 23-year-old has been a fantasy bust. He'll finish up the regular season next week against […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoTed Ginn Fails To Catch Any Passes In Week 16
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn was targeted once but failed to haul in any passes in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Ginn now has three games this year without a catch and 12 with under 50 receiving yards. The 34-year-old will finish up his season next week against the Carolina Panthers.
Tim Capurso 5 years agoJared Cook Catches Two Touchdowns Against Titans
New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook caught three of four targets for 84 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-28 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Cook reeled off his biggest play of the year late in the second quarter, catching a Brees pass and zipping up the sideline for a 61-yard score. The 32-year-old […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoMichael Thomas Sets Receptions Record In Big Day
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught 12 of a season-high 17 targets for 136 yards and a touchdown in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Thomas broke the NFL's single-season receptions record held by Marvin Harrison, as he caught his 144th pass of the season late in the fourth quarter. The All-Pro […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoLatavius Murray Stifled By Titans
New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray carried the ball seven times for 14 yards and caught two of three targets for 11 yards in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Murray couldn't find any room to run against Tennessee, though teammate Alvin Kamara had no such trouble. He's now failed to exceed 50 […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAlvin Kamara Busts Out Of Slump With 110 Yards, Two TDs
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara picked up 80 rushing yards with two touchdowns on 11 totes and caught six of seven targets for 30 yards in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Kamara's nine-week touchdown-less streak is no more, as he explosively broke free for a 40-yard scamper in the third quarter. […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDrew Brees Throws For 279 Yards And Three Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 27 of 38 pass attempts for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. The highlight of the day for Brees was a well-placed, 16-yard dart to Jared Cook with three defenders in the vicinity. The 40-year-old quarterback is on fire right now, […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoRudy Gobert Ties Season-High With 19 Rebounds
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert posted 17 points, 19 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three blocks in a 114-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets. It's Gobert's 12th double-double in a row and his third-game this year with 19 boards. What's more impressive is the fact that the French big man has gotten his offensive […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Bounces Back With 26 Points
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic scored 26 points with four triples, three rebounds, and three assists in a 114-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The fifth-year veteran also made all eight free-throw attempts. Bogdanovic got his rhythm back in this one, shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from the arc after posting […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDonovan Mitchell Hands Out Season-High Nine Assists
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell tallied 20 points, nine assists, four rebounds, a triple, a block, and a steal in a 114-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Mitchell's nine assists are a season-high and a benefit of handling the ball more in the absence of guard Mike Conley (hamstring). The 23-year-old has been on a […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoTerry Rozier Scores 29 Points With Full Line In Loss
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier poured in 29 points with four rebounds, three assists, two triples, a steal, and a block in a 114-107 loss to the Utah Jazz. It's been a tough month for Rozier, who's shot under 40 percent from both the field and three-point line in a month for the first time […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDevonte' Graham Struggles With Shot Against Jazz
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham scored 22 points with five triples, four assists, and three rebounds in a 114-107 loss to the Utah Jazz. Graham has struggled mightily with his shot in the last five games, posting a 24.5 percent mark from the field and a 28.1 percent mark from the arc. He's managed to […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoPackers Defense Faces Tough Matchup Against Vikings
The Green Bay Packers Defense faces a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Minnesota possesses the fifth-best scoring offense in the NFL, though they'll be without their best playmaker, Dalvin Cook (chest). More importantly, Minnesota has allowed the fourth-fewest sacks and has thrown the third-fewest interceptions. Green Bay's defense could struggle to […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoMason Crosby A Low-End Option In Week 16
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby gets a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Crosby has been great at converting extra points this year, with the fourth-most makes in the league. The problem has been his field goal opportunities- he ranks only 27th in the NFL in field goal attempts. The Packers […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoJimmy Graham Not Recommended Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham gets a very tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Graham has eclipsed 50 yards only three times and hasn't scored in seven straight games. Making matters worse is the fact that the Vikings have allowed one touchdown to tight ends this year. Graham is too […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAllen Lazard An Emergency Option
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard gets a good matchup in Week 16 against the 20th-ranked secondary of the Minnesota Vikings. Lazard broke out for 100 yards and a touchdown against the Giants two weeks ago but has been quiet since. Of all players with at least 30 targets, Lazard ranks ninth in yards […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoGeronimo Allison Not A Recommended Option In Week 16
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison is not a recommended option in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. The matchup is good- but to put it as kindly as possible, Allison hasn't been. He hasn't exceeded 30 receiving yards in seven games and has only gone over 50 once. Allison is too inconsistent to […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDavante Adams Could Have Big Day Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams gets a favorable matchup in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings' 20th-ranked pass defense. The 26-year-old is coming off a 103-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Bears and has now scored four times in the last four games. It's also worth noting that Adams caught seven passes for 106 […]
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