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Saquon Barkley Posts 14 Receptions In Loss
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley caught 14 passes for 80 yards and added 28 rushing yards in the Giants loss to the Cowboys in Week 2. Barkley now has back-to-back games of 100-plus yards from scrimmage in his first two NFL games. The rookie saw 16 targets in the game and was quarterback […]
Joey C 6 years agoEli Manning Under Siege In Week 2 Loss
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 33 of 44 passes for 278 yards and one touchdown in the Giants 20-13 loss to the Cowboys. Manning was sacked six times as the Cowboys defense controlled most of this game. The veteran quarterback was able to pump up his fantasy stats with a late touchdown pass […]
Joey C 6 years agoMarco Gonzales Makes One Mistake In Sunday's Loss
Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales pitched well on Sunday but allowed a three-run home run to the Angels' Justin Upton in the Mariners 4-3 loss. Gonzales lasted only five innings, allowing those three runs and striking out six. The left-hander returned to the rotation on September 11 after being activated from the disabled list and pitched […]
Joey C 6 years agoJosh Reddick Homers For Second Straight Game
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 2-for-4 on Sunday, including his 15th home run of the season in the Astros 5-4 win. The veteran's seventh inning blast now gives him home runs in consecutive games and came into Sunday slugging .675 over the last seven games. It has been a disappointing season for Reddick after […]
Joey C 6 years agoJustin Verlander K's 11 In Win
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander struck out 11 hitters in seven innings in the Astros 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Verlander (16-9) allowed only one run on three hits and was dominant throughout. Verlander is rounding into shape at just the right time and now has won his last three starts and is […]
Joey C 6 years agoPhillip Dorsett Brings In Five Receptions in Week 2
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught five passes for 44 yards in the Patriots 31-20 loss to the Jaguars. This marks the second solid performance for Dorsett and is the clear-cut number two receiver right now in the Patriots passing attack. He has looked fluid in his routes and has been a nice […]
Joey C 6 years agoRex Burkhead Sees Only Six Touches In Week 2 Loss
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball six times for only 22 yards in the Patriots Week 2 loss in Jacksonville. Burkhead was limited in practice this week because of a concussion and was not a guarantee to suit up. He did have a nice 12-yard run in the game but mostly […]
Joey C 6 years agoRob Gronkowski Totals Only 15 Yards Against Jaguars
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski caught only two passes for 15 yards in the Patriots 31-20 loss to the Jaguars. The Patriots struggled mightily moving the football in the first half and quarterback Tom Brady was forced to use running back James White often in the passing game. The Jaguars are one of […]
Joey C 6 years agoChris Hogan Catches Two Touchdowns
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught three passes for 42 yards with two touchdowns in the Patriots Week 2 loss to the Jaguars. Hogan was up against one of the best secondaries in the league but made it count in the red zone. He sprung free for a seven-yard score in the third […]
Joey C 6 years agoJames White Leads Team With Seven Receptions In Loss
New England Patriots running back James White caught seven passes for 73 yards and added 11 rushing yards in the Patriots 31-20 loss to the Jaguars. White enjoyed a very active second half as quarterback Tom Brady looked to him often to move the chains. The veteran running back will occasionally flash in games where […]
Joey C 6 years agoSony Michel Debuts With 41 Total Yards
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 10 times for 34 yards in his NFL debut in Week 2. Michel added one catch for seven yards and space to run was hard to come by against the vaunted Jaguars defense. The rookie led the Patriots in carries from the backfield but was […]
Joey C 6 years agoTom Brady Held Down By Jags Defense
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 24 of 35 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots 31-20 loss to the Jaguars. The Patriots offense was held to three points in the first half and Brady struggled to work the ball downfield. Brady staged a mini-rally in the fourth quarter but a […]
Joey C 6 years agoBenjamin Watson Totals 19 Yards In Victory
New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson caught three passes for 19 yards in the Saints 21-18 win over the Browns. The Saints struggled on offense in the first half and took a fantastic fourth quarter from quarterback Drew Brees to sneak out the victory. Watson is a sure-handed veteran but isn't a huge part […]
Joey C 6 years agoTed Ginn Racks Up 55 Yards In Win
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught four passes for 55 yards as the Saints clawed their way back to edge the Browns 21-18. Ginn enjoyed another active performance and overcame a costly fumble earlier in the game. The veteran, for now, has moved ahead of receiver Cameron Meredith on the depth chart and […]
Joey C 6 years agoAlvin Kamara Posts 99 Yards From Scrimmage
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 46 yards and added 53 receiving yards in the Saints 21-18 comeback win over the Browns. Kamara caught six passes in a game where the Browns defense held the Saints to three points in the first half. But a furious comeback in the fourth quarter set […]
Joey C 6 years agoMichael Thomas Again Has Monster Game
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught 12 passes for 89 yards, including two fourth-quarter touchdowns, to carry the Saints over the Browns 21-18. Thomas lost a fumble in the game but continues to be quarterback Drew Brees' favorite target through two games. Thomas already has 28 receptions on the season for 169 yards […]
Joey C 6 years agoDrew Brees Leads Comeback With Two Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 28 of 35 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns as the Saints came back late to beat the Browns 21-18. Brees led the Saints on three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, tossing two touchdowns to Michael Thomas and setting up the game-winning field goal. The Browns […]
Joey C 6 years agoAnthony Miller Not Ready To Pop On Fantasy Radar
Chicago Bear wide receiver Anthony Miller is still learning the ropes of the Bears offense heading into Week 2. All reports indicate Miller enjoyed a fantastic training camp and preseason but it takes awhile for rookie receivers to make their mark in an offense. He caught two passes for 14 yards in the season opener, […]
Joey C 6 years agoTrey Burton Hopes To Improve On Week 1 Dud
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton hopes to register more than one catch when the Bears take on the Seahawks this Monday night. Burton totaled only 15 yards in the Bears Week 1 loss to the Packers and Green Bay seemed intent on bottling up the new free agent acquisition. A big part of head […]
Joey C 6 years agoTaylor Gabriel To Remain Big Part Of Passing Game
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel should continue to see a steady dose of targets in Week 2 against the Seahawks. Gabriel took advantage of the focus placed on receivers Trey Burton and Allen Robinson in Week 1 to catch five passes for 25 yards. The numbers, however, are a bit misleading. Gabriel made an […]
Joey C 6 years agoAllen Robinson Should See Increase In Targets
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson will take on a Seahawks defense that allowed the 14th most fantasy points to opposing receivers in 2017. Robinson led the team with 61 receiving yards in Week 1 but was mostly quiet in the second half. But Robinson flashed what makes him so valuable, bringing in a 50/50 […]
Joey C 6 years agoTarik Cohen Is Boom-Or-Bust Against Seahawks
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will try and bust loose for a big play against the Seahawks in the Week 2 matchup on Monday night. Cohen was active in the first half of the Bears loss to the Green Bay in Week 1 but disappeared in the second half. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky missed a […]
Joey C 6 years agoJordan Howard Should See Increase In Touches
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard is coming off of a strong Week 1 after posting 107 yards from scrimmage against Green Bay. Howard made some excellent cuts in the running game and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. Howard and the Bears will face a Seahawks defense on Monday night that is undergoing an overhaul […]
Joey C 6 years agoMitch Trubisky Still In Prove-It Mode
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will get an opportunity to put a full game together when the Bears take on the Seahawks Monday night. Trubisky looked fantastic in the first half against the Packers in Week 1 but conservative play-calling and indecisiveness led to a fantasy dud in the second half. The second-year quarterback has […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Leake Will Try And Solve Angels
Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake finally picked up his first win since June 23 in his last start and will now take on the Angels in Anaheim Thursday night. The Angels have had Leake's number this season and the veteran is 1-3 with a 5.59 ERA through four starts against Anaheim. After a positive start […]
Joey C 6 years agoMitch Haniger Slashing .313/.376/.586 Over Last 30 Games
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 2-for-4 on Wednesday, including his fourth triple of the season in the Mariners 5-4 loss to the Padres. Haniger has put together an excellent end-to-end season and is slugging .475 with one home run, two triples and three doubles. Haniger slashed .345/.392/.571 in the month of August and has […]
Joey C 6 years agoNelson Cruz Hits 35th Home Run
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 on Wednesday, including his 35th home run of the season. Cruz is slugging .510 over his last 15 games and .523 since the All-Star break. The Mariners playoff hopes are looking dim but the veteran slugger once again delivered another solid season. He will not play more […]
Joey C 6 years agoWade LeBlanc Takes Scoreless Streak Into Wednesday Start
Seattle Mariners starter Wade LeBlanc will try and keep it rolling when he takes the ball against the Padres Wednesday night. LeBlanc has not allowed a run over his last two starts, spanning 13 innings, and has allowed only one run over his last 19 innings pitched. He has allowed only 13 hits during this […]
Joey C 6 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Adds Two Hits In Win
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-4 on Wednesday, including an RBI double as the Astros edged the Tigers 5-4. Gonzalez added an insurance run with his 23rd double of the season and now has 61 runs batted in. Gonzalez has been much better in the second half of the season after a horrible start. […]
Joey C 6 years agoGerrit Cole Picks Up 14th Win Against Tigers
Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole struck out nine hitters in five innings of work as the Astros beat the Tigers 5-4 on Wednesday. Cole (14-5) allowed only two runs and three hits in 99 pitches to cruise to another victory. Cole has been a fantastic addition to the Astros rotation this season and lowered his […]
Joey C 6 years ago