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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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Malik Taylor Totals 50 Yards
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Malik Taylor caught five passes for 50 yards in the team's first preseason game of the season against the Texans. Taylor caught only five passes for 66 yards and one touchdown last season for the Packers and is trying to carve out a role for himself on a team with... Read More
Devin Funchess Leads Way With 70 Yards
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess caught six passes for a team-high 70 yards in the team's first exhibition game of the season against the Texans. The veteran is trying to get his career back on track and this was a positive step in that direction. He led the team with eight targets and... Read More
Ameer Abdullah Totals 41 Yards
Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah carried the ball five times for 29 yards and added 12 receiving yards in the team's preseason matchup against the Broncos. With the Vikings choosing not to play Dalvin Cook or Alexander Mattison, the role for RB3 when the season begins was up for grabs between Abdullah and rookie... Read More
A.J. Rose Jr. Rushes For 100 Yards
Minnesota Vikings running back A.J. Rose Jr. carried the ball 25 time for 100 yards and added 18 receiving yards in the Vikings first preseason game of the year against the Broncos. The Kentucky product provided most of the offense on a day when the Vikings passed for only 84 team yards and Rose ran... Read More
K.J. Osborn Catches Two Passes Against Broncos
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught two passes for 15 yards in the team's first preseason game against the Broncos. Osborn came into the contest as a training camp darling, earning rave reviews for his early play during practice. But this was a tough outing for the Vikings offense as they only mustered 84... Read More
Jake Browning Throws INT In First Preseason Game
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning completed 5-of-10 passes for 31 yards and one interception in the team's first preseason game against the Broncos. The Vikings first and even second-string players did not suit up for this game and Minnesota was overmatched throughout this content. Browning did not fare very well and was pulled for rookie... Read More
Kellen Mond Passes For 56 Yards
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond completed 6-of-16 passes for 56 yards in the Vikings preseason game against the Broncos. With starter Kirk Cousins not dressing for the game, Mond entered after second-string quarterback Jake Browning tossed an interception. The results were not pretty as Mond struggled to find open receivers but added 25 rushing yards... Read More
Nick Foles Runs Out Clock In First Preseason Game
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles completed 1-of-3 passes for eight yards in the team's first preseason game of the season against the Dolphins. As the third-string quarterback, the veteran passer merely was in the game to wind down the clock. He attempted some passes on the first two series and did not look very comfortable.... Read More
Artavis Pierce Busts Off Strong Run Against Dolphins
Chicago Bears running back Artavis Pierce carried the ball five times for 50 yards in the team's preseason game against the Dolphins. Pierce did not see the field until the fourth quarter but immediately made an impact, ripping off a 51-yard run. The rest of his carries were nothing to write home about but his... Read More
Khalil Herbert Posts 49 Total Yards
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert carried the ball six times for 38 yards and added 11 receiving yards in the team's preseason game against the Dolphins. The rookie runner saw plenty of action in the second half and showed an ability to pick up some yards after first contact. Herbert may not be apart... Read More
Rodney Adams Leads Bears With 57 Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rodney Adams caught four passes for 57 yards in the team's preseason matchup against the Dolphins. Adams has enjoyed a very strong camp and has opened plenty of eyes on the coaching staff. He was rewarded with tons of playing time in this game and led the team with six targets.... Read More
Cole Kmet Catches One Pass
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught one pass for three yards in the team's preseason game against the Dolphins. Kmet caught a quick roll-out pass from starting quarterback Andy Dalton and tried to leap over a defender in the first quarter for a short gain. Kmet was then targeted on a quick slant during... Read More
Jesse James Catches Easy Touchdown
Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James caught two passes for 38 yards in the team's preseason game against the Dolphins. The veteran tight end was a late addition to the team in camp but has made an immediate impact. Reports out of camp have raved about his rapport with rookie quarterback Justin Fields and they... Read More
Justin Fields Struggles, Then Shines In Preseason Debut
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields completed 14-of-20 passes for 142 yards with one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown in his preseason debut against the Dolphins. It did not start out pretty for Fields' professional debut as the rookie missed on his first few pass attempts, fumbled twice and the offense suffered several penalties. But... Read More
Andy Dalton Plays First Two Series
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton completed 2-of-4 passes for 18 yards in the Bears preseason game against the Dolphins. The veteran passer completed a nice 15-yard strike to receiver Rodney Adams but didn't really move the chains in his limited action. The Bears are trying to protect Dalton while also allowing maximum reps for rookie... Read More
David Montgomery Gets One Snap, Hobbles Off
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery received one carry and then hobbled off the field in the Bears preseason game against the Dolphins. Montgomery received a handoff, was met at the line but spun and churned up the field for two yards. He immediately left the field and was seen limping on the sideline. The... Read More
Zack Greinke Has Wins In Three Of Last Four Starts
Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke was magnificent Friday night, shutting out the Angels for seven innings, allowing only two hits and striking out seven. Greinke (11-3) breezed through the Angels lineup and now has wins in three of his last four starts. The veteran has been rock-solid all season, pitching six or more innings in... Read More
Kyle Tucker Slowly Turning Road Woes Around
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will try and continue his recent road success when the team takes on the Angels in Anaheim Saturday night. Tucker is hitting only .239 with a .755 OPS through 50 games away from Minute Maid Park but has played better as of late. Over his last nine road games, Tucker... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Slugging .639 In August
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will head into Saturday's matchup against the Angels slashing .306/.359/.639 in the month of August. The talented slugger has popped three doubles and three home runs over his last 10 games as he is beginning to really hit the ball with consistent authority. For the season, Alvarez is slashing... Read More
Chas McCormick Chipping In As Role Player
Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is 10-for-30 (.333) over his last eight starts heading into this weekend's action against the Angels in Anaheim. McCormick has popped one home run, three doubles, three runs batted in and four runs scored during his positive offensive stretch at the plate. McCormick is merely a role player in a... Read More
Martin Maldonado Hitting .167 In August
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is hitting .167 over his last 24 at-bats heading into this weekend's action. The defensive-minded backstop is not known for his offense but does occasionally flash some power. Not as of late, unfortunately, as the veteran is slugging only .348 over his last 30 games. The Astros deploy a potent... Read More
Luis Garcia To Start Saturday
Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia will take the mound against the Angels on Saturday night. Garcia (8-6) is coming off one his best starts of the season, twirling six shutout innings while allowing only two hits and striking out eight August 7 against the Twins. The strong start was a much-needed balm after posting two... Read More
Geronimo Allison Catches Two Passes
Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison caught two passes for 17 yards in the team's first preseason game of the year against the Bills. The former Packer is looking to carve out a role on a Lions team desperate to find some offensive stalwarts at wide receiver. Allison saw three targets in the game and... Read More
Tom Kennedy Leads Lion With 46 Yards
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy led all Lions receivers with four receptions for 46 yards in the team's first preseason game against the Bills. The 25-year-old made a solid first impression by racking up a team-high six targets. The Lions have a host of receivers in camp but no true pecking order at this... Read More
David Blough Passes For 76 Yards
Detroit Lions backup quarterback David Blough completed 5-of-6 passes for 76 yards in the Lions first preseason game against the Bills. Blough was listed as the number-two quarterback but entered the game after starter Jared Goff and Tim Boyle. Blough performed well, guiding the Lions on two scoring drives. His best play came on a... Read More
Jamaal Williams Makes Lions Debut
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carried the ball nine times for 15 yards in the Lions first preseason game of the year against the Bills. The free agent signee is expected to create a 1-2 punch with teammate D'Andre Swift out of the backfield and Swift did not suit up for this game. 1.7... Read More
Craig Reynolds Rushes For Touchdown Against Bills
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds carried the ball six times for 49 yards with one touchdown in the Lions first preseason game of the year against the Bills. With the Lions running back room banged up with injuries, Reynolds was signed literally days ago to take some snaps. He made the most of his... Read More
Amon-Ra St. Brown Catches Two Passes
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two passes for 12 yards in his first professional preseason game against the Bills. The rookie was targeted multiple times on the team's second drive with starting quarterback Jared Goff at the helm. St. Brown picked up a modest three-yard catch on the drive and then came... Read More
Tyrell Williams Racks Up 30 Yards In Debut
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams caught two passes for 30 yards in the teams first preseason game of the year against the Bills. Williams played the first couple of series with the first-team offense and made an impact on their first scoring drive. Quarterback Jared Goff connected with Williams for a 20-yard gain to... Read More
Jared Goff Plays Two Series Against Bills
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 7-of-9 passes for 56 yards and leading the offense down the field for a field goal in the teams first preseason game of the year. Goff played only two series and the first attempt was a shaky mess as Goff missed on his first throw attempt and was sacked... Read More
