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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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D'Andre Swift Still Not Practicing
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) continues to be unable to practice as the team is a few days away from their second preseason game. Swift began the week doing some light running on the sidelines but was in street clothes for Tuesday's practice session. Swift was intended to get the first crack at... Read More
T.J. Hockenson Continues To Raise Expectations
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson continues to have an impressive camp heading towards the team's second preseason game. Hockenson has raised his level of play each year he has been in the league and reports indicate he has been the best offensive player in camp thus far. With new starting quarterback Jared Goff in... Read More
Kalif Raymond
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond continues to have a strong training camp with his new team. The 27-year-old has spent the last two seasons with the Titans and now has a chance to really contribute on a Lions team struggling with wide receiver depth. Raymond's lack of size (5'9") makes him no more than... Read More
Andy Dalton In Line To Play More Saturday
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton suddenly is in line to play a lot more in the team's second preseason game against the Bills on Saturday. Rookie backup quarterback Justin Fields was held out of practice on Wednesday with a groin injury. The team told the press they are being "overly cautious" with Fields and that... Read More
Cole Kmet Not At Practice Wednesday
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (hamstring) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Kmet joins a long list of the walking wounded at Bears camp but head coach Matt Nagy insisted that the team is being cautious with Kmet. The second-year tight end is expected to take on a much larger role this season... Read More
Can Dede Westbrook Return In Time To Contribute?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook (knee) still has not participated in a full practice with the team. Westbrook is still recovering from a torn ACL last season and the clock is beginning to tick as to whether the receiver will need to start the season on the IR. The Vikings already have several players... Read More
Kylin Hill Vying For Roster Spot
Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill is vying for a role in the team's backfield. Hill currently has the edge over camp teammates Patrick Taylor and Dexter Williams because of his pass-catching ability. Hill also can be utilized in the kick returning game, bringing the type of speed that fits right in as a... Read More
Amon-Ra St. Brown's Value On The Rise
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to draw rave reviews from Lions training camp. After running several strong routes for receptions in the team's first preseason game, St. Brown proved that he can convert his strong training camp onto the playing field. Many have reported that the rookie looks like a "seasoned vet"... Read More
Allen Robinson II In Sync With Andy Dalton
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II continues to steadily produce during the team's practice sessions in training camp. His chemistry with starting quarterback Andy Dalton has been obvious, connecting on several passes during Monday's session. The veteran receiver is playing on the franchise tag this season and will be looking to have another huge... Read More
Damiere Byrd Adding Deep Threat In Practice
Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd provided one of the highlights of Monday's practice, catching a deep ball from Andy Dalton. The Bears offense sputtered during Monday's session but Byrd flashed his speed for a huge connection. The 28-year-old signed in the offseason to provide playmaking ability from the slot position and occasionally blow the... Read More
Lance McCullers Jr.'s WHIP On The Rise
Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. picked up the loss on Sunday despite allowing only two runs through 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Angels. McCullers (9-4) has lost his last two starts and some of his peripherals are on the rise. McCullers has walked 20 batters over his last 47 1/3 innings pitched and... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Looking To Get Back On Track
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is 0-for-7 since returning to the lineup over the weekend from a sore neck. The 37-year-old slugger is having another fantastic offensive season, slashing .318/.385/.481 with 12 home runs, 24 doubles, 55 runs scored and 66 runs batted in. Gurriel is a strong play in DFS tournaments away from... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Carrying Seven-Game Win Streak
Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz will head into this week's action playing some of the best offensive baseball of his season. Diaz currently is enjoying a seven-game hitting streak and is 12-for-28 (.429) with six runs batted in during that span. Diaz could provide fantastic DFS sleeper value as the team takes on the Royals... Read More
Carlos Correa Slowly Turning The Corner Offensively
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into Monday's matchup against the Royals with hits in seven of his last nine games. Correa got off to a very strong start this season at the plate but has tailed off, hitting only .204 since the All-Star break and only .198 over his last 30 games played.... Read More
Michael Brantley Posting 1.022 OPS In Road Games
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is slashing .339/.383/.482 over his last 15 games heading into the team's Monday matchup against the Royals in Kansas City. Brantley is chasing the AL-hitting crown at the moment and has feasted on opposing pitchers in their own home ballparks. The veteran slugger is torching the ball away from Minute... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Hot Right Now At The Plate
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will head into Monday's matchup against the Royals swinging a hot bat at the plate. Alvarez is 5-for-9 over his last two games with three doubles and has tallied five doubles over his last six games. The sweet-swinging slugger now is slashing .356/.396/.689 over his last 12 games with... Read More
Jose Altuve Hitting .191 In August
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will try and snap out of the 'dog days' of August when the team goes on the road to play the Royals Monday night. Through 12 games this month, Altuve is slashing only .191/.255/.213 with only one extra-base hit. Altuve is enjoying a nice bounce back season but has... Read More
Ryan Pressly Back On Track
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly will head into Monday's matchup against the Royals with four straight scoreless appearances. Pressly mini-streak comes on the heels of a week-long stretch at the end of July that saw the hurler allow runs in three of four outings. It has been a fantastic year for Pressly and that recent... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Posting 6.75 ERA Since All-Star Break
Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi will try and get his season on track when he takes the mound Monday against the Royals. The veteran right-handed starter has really struggled since the All-Star break, going 2-2 with an unsightly 1.64 WHIP and a 6.75 ERA spanning five starts. He has allowed eight home runs during that... Read More
Kellen Mond Just 'OK' Against Broncos
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond has barely been able to practice during training camp after being placed on the COVID list and it showed in his first preseason game. Head coach Mike Zimmer didn't mince words, telling reporters, "He was OK. I didn't like when tried to shovel pass the ball to whoever it was... Read More
A.J. Rose Earns Praise From Coaching Staff
Minnesota Vikings running back A.J. Rose made some strong strides in the team's first preseason game against the Broncos. Rose showed strong vision and burst en route to 100 rushing yards on 25 carries. The Vikings did not suit up star running back Dalvin Cook and backup Alexander Mattison, opening the door for Rose to... Read More
Devin Funchess' Arrow Pointing Up
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess walked out of the team's first preseason game as one of the highlights. The veteran was playing his first game-action snaps since breaking his collarbone in 2019 and caught a team-high six catches for 70 yards. Funchess opted out of last season and looked to have a spring... Read More
Amari Rodgers Off To Rough Punt Return Start
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers' professional debut came with a pair of receptions; plus a pair of special teams mistakes. The talented speedster muffed two punts in the team's preseason opener, fumbling one of them right on the goal line barely avoiding a disastrous mistake. The second fumble came when he got caught... Read More
Jared Goff Still Trying To Get Comfortable
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is experiencing a steep learning curve on his new team after their first preseason game. The Lions were terrible on their first drive and Goff nearly threw an awful interception on the very first drop back. But the unit rebounded with a strong, yet methodical, 18-play drive to set up... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Expected Back At Practice
Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (foot) is expected back at practice Monday. Goodwin has missed just short of a week of practices and needs to get on the field to build chemistry with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and rookie Justin Fields. Goodwin enjoyed a strong offseason with the Bears and got off to a... Read More
David Montgomery Exits Practice Monday
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (soreness) exited practice early on Monday. The third-year running back took part in individual drills but did not complete the practice session. Montgomery saw only one carry in the Bears first preseason game against the Dolphins and was seen hobbling on the sideline after the play. The team has... Read More
Andy Dalton Remains Starter
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton was reassured by head coach Matt Nagy that he still is the QB1 on the team......but stay tuned. Nagy and the coaching staff have maintained their loyalty from the first day that Dalton signed with the team but the performance of rookie quarterback Justin Fields in the team's first preseason... Read More
Justin Fields First-Team Snaps To Increase
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will see more snaps this week with the first-team offense heading into the team's second preseason game against the Bills. Head coach Matt Nagy characterized the increase as part of "the evaluation process" as the rookie passer will get a chance to build more chemistry with veteran receivers like Allen... Read More
Jace Sternberger Racks Up 35 Yards
Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger caught three passes for 35 yards in the Packers first preseason game of the year against the Texans. Sternberger flashed early, picking up some solid middle-of-the-field passes from backup quarterback Jordan Love. Sternberger brought a strong energy to a lethargic offense that only scored seven points the whole... Read More
Amari Rodgers Catches Three Passes
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers caught three passes for 15 yards in the team's first exhibition game of the season against the Texans. The rookie saw four targets in his professional debut but did not make a real impact on the game. The Packers coaching staff has high hopes for Rodgers but his... Read More
