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Joey Christopoulos is the host of 'Bet On Chicago' and 'Bleav in Bears' for the Bleav Podcast Network (follow IG/Twitter @joeysportsguy). He also is the creator/writer of the fantasy football web series Tuddy Guys (youtube.com/tuddyguys). The Chicago-born comedian currently lives in Los Angeles and works in commercials as an actor. Joey has been performing sketch comedy in The Cool Table for the past 16 years. He has a BFA in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and is a die-hard Chicago sports fan. His credits also include writing/directing three full-length sports comedy plays about the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. Joey also hosts 'The Checkdown' on Rotoballer.com's youtube page breaking down the best weekly QB Waiver Wire DFS picks!
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Martin Maldonado Not A Fantasy Option
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is 2-for-23 over his last nine starts heading into the team's weekend series against the Mariners in Houston. The veteran backstop has driven in only one run in the month of August and is known mostly for his defense. Maldonado has flashed some power against left-handed pitching (.402 slugging percentage... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Struggling Since Return
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will try and get back on his offensive game when the team hosts the Mariners Friday night. Gurriel missed the first two weeks of August with neck stiffness and since his return has struggled at the dish. The 37-year-old is only 1-for-23 since August 14 but will have a... Read More
Carlos Correa Enjoying Hot Streak
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is 13-for-37 (.351) over his last 10 games heading into Friday's matchup against the Mariners. Correa has backed up a dismal .178 mark in the month of July with a month of August that has the impending free agent slashing .304/.375/.500 over his last 56 at-bats. Correa will have a... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Hitting .295 Against Left-Handed Pitching
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will head into the weekend slashing .333/.367/.596 over his last 15 games. Alvarez is posting an impressive .963 OPS in the month of August and the team will face Mariners left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi Friday night. This may not seem like an ideal matchup for the left-handed hitting Alvarez... Read More
Jose Altuve Slugging .551 At Minute Maid Park
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is slashing only .242/.288/.290 over his last 15 games heading into the team's matchup against the Mariners. Altuve has not homered since July 30 and has only three extra-base hits over his last 71 at-bats. The former MVP has hits in three of his last four games and playing... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Hitting .308 In August
Houston Astros third baseman Aledmys Diaz will head into this weekend's action enjoying his best offensive month of the season. Diaz had his eight-game hitting streak snapped on Tuesday but went 3-for-5 Thursday against the Royals, one of those hits coming in extra innings proved to be the game-winner. Diaz has hits in 12 of... Read More
Jimmy Graham Trying To Stay Fresh
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham is a few weeks away from his beginning his 12th NFL season. The veteran tight end was a dynamite red zone threat last season but offered little else in an offense that struggled in 2020. Now the veteran tight end is the TE2 with second-year tight end Cole Kmet... Read More
T.J. Hockenson Won't Play Saturday
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will not play Saturday in the team's second preseason game against the Steelers. Hockenson is healthy but injuries to other areas of the team has head coach Dan Campbell in a mode where he wants to protect some key veterans. Starting quarterback Jared Goff and defensive end Michael Brockers... Read More
Jared Goff Not Likely To Play Saturday
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not likely to play Saturday in the team's second preseason game against the Steelers. Head coach Dan Campbell intimated as much Thursday as the team is dealing with a slew of injuries. "I'll tell you this," Campbell told reporters Thursday, "This had been in my head for about a... Read More
Dazz Newsome Off To Slow Start
Chicago Bears wide receiver Dazz Newsome struggled in Thursday's practice session with the team. Newsome committed some costly drops in 11-on-11 drills and has struggled to make an impact in camp. The rookie is behind schedule after breaking his collarbone during the team's offseason program and missed the first portion of training camp. Newsome was... Read More
Drops Plaguing Rodney Adams
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rodney Adams suffered a case of the 'drops' at Thursday's practice. Adams has been one of the biggest surprises in training camp and has developed a fast chemistry with rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Adams also flashed his playmaking ability in the team's first preseason game but has followed up that performance... Read More
Andy Dalton To Play At Least One Quarter Saturday
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is expected to play at least one quarter or more Saturday against the Bills. The current QB1 for the Bears played only two series last week and the whole first-team is expected to get more snaps in this game. By all accounts Dalton is having a strong camp, showing off... Read More
Tarik Cohen Still On PUP List
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (knee) still is on the team's PUP list and may be a week or so away from returning. Cohen tore his ACL last season and the team is being cautious with his rehab. The Bears have starter David Montgomery in the fold along with veteran Damien Williams and rookie... Read More
Dalvin Cook Not Expected To Play A Lot Saturday
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is not expected to see a ton of game action in the team's second preseason game Saturday. Head coach Mike Zimmer has told reporters that quarterback Kirk Cousins will get some much-needed reps but the coaching staff would be wise to keep their best offensive player in bubble wrap... Read More
Chad Beebe Underwhelming In Camp
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe continues to struggle fielding punts in training camp. Beebe had difficulty on special teams during the regular season last year and those struggles have extended to this training camp as well. A roster spot seemed certain for Beebe at the beginning of camp but he has not made a... Read More
Irv Smith Jr. Connects Thursday With Kirk Cousins
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. has begun to re-establish his connection with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins has missed the first portion of training camp after being placed on the COVID list and had a rollercoaster practice on Thursday. But one of the bright spots was his connection with Smith Jr., especially on... Read More
K.J. Osborn Hauls In Deep Touchdown At Practice
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught a 50-yard touchdown in Thursday's practice session. Osborn continues to have a strong camp and now is building chemistry with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Vikings also saw veteran receiver Dede Westbrook participate in his first full practice of training camp to add another dimension to the team's... Read More
Dede Westbrook Full Participant In Practice
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook (knee) practiced in full for the first time this season on Thursday. Westbrook has been rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered last season and has yet been able to be full-go in a practice. Westbrook participated in the team's 11-on-11 drills and his addition to the offense could add... Read More
Kirk Cousins To See Game Action Saturday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will play perhaps more than he anticipated in the team's preseason game Saturday. Head coach Mike Zimmer intimated as much after an up-and-down performance from Cousins and the offense in practice. The veteran passer mixed some huge plays to Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn with a slew of interceptions and... Read More
A.J. Dillon Out To Earn RB2 Role
Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon is out to prove that he deserves to be the team's RB2 when camp breaks. After Jamaal Williams left the team in the offseason via free agency, the backup role behind Aaron Jones needs to be filled. Enter Dillon, a player that has running backs coach Ben Sirmans... Read More
Kylin Hill Showing Off Quickness In Camp
Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill is trying to learn on the fly and impress the coaching staff at the same time in camp. The seventh-round draft pick from this year's draft is hoping to bring elusiveness and a change-of-pace speed to the Packers backfield. Running backs coach Ben Sirmans praised the rookie, saying,... Read More
Randall Cobb Fitting Right Into Old Surroundings
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has quickly gotten comfortable as a new member of the team that originally drafted him. Cobb was traded from the Texans back to the Packers and many reports indicate it was at the request of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Wide receivers coach Jason Vrable has been impressed, telling reporters,... Read More
Robert Tonyan Continues Fantastic Camp
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan continues to earn rave reviews in training camp from his coaching staff. Reports have trickled out of camp that Tonyan's connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers has, at times, looked 'unstoppable' and tight ends coach Justin Outten has taken notice. "What he does outside the building has really jumped... Read More
Mercedes Lewis 'Grinding' Through Camp
Green Bay Packers tight end Mercedes Lewis continues to put in the work daily as he prepares for his 16th season in the NFL. The veteran tight end caught only 10 passes last season but three of them went for touchdowns and has been a mentor for rising talent Robert Tonyan. Tight ends coach Justin... Read More
Allen Lazard Can Be Asset In Running Game
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard is currently competing to be the team's WR2 next to Davante Adams when the season begins. Lazard got off to a strong start last season, averaging 84.6 receiving yards a game through the first three games. But injuries brought his strong start to a crawl and finished the... Read More
Clocks Ticking On Davante Adams Extension
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams continues to get his daily work in at training camp while the clock ticks on getting a contract extension done. Adams believes he has outperformed his contract but talks broke down days before camp began. The star receiver will make $16.8 million this season and indicated to reporters... Read More
Pressure Is On Jake Browning
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning will need a strong showing in the team's second preseason game if he wants to be named the backup behind Kirk Cousins. Browning has spent the last two seasons on the team's practice squad but is getting a legitimate shot at earning a roster spot. But the Browning will have... Read More
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Having Solid Camp
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is enjoyed a solid training camp thus far. Valdes-Scantling was feast-or-famine last season, looking like quarterback Aaron Rodgers favorite receiver one week and then disappearing the next. Reports out of camp are that the veteran receiver has shown great improvement with his hands and drops have been an... Read More
A.J. Dillon In Line For Expanded Role
Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon continues to impress the coaching staff as the team prepares for its second preseason game. Dillon is expected to become the RB2 behind Aaron Jones, who re-signed in the offseason. Dillon is a powerful back between the tackles but has improved his open-field speed. He also has shown... Read More
Aaron Rodgers Almost Retired Before Camp
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told the Dan LeBatard & Friends Podcast that he almost retired the weekend before training camp began. "I mean, I felt going into the weekend before camp that I was 50/50," said Rodgers. "I don't care if people don't believe that. That's true. There were some things that got... Read More
