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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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Allen Robinson II Raving About Justin Fields
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) is expected to return to practice on Thursday. The veteran may have missed the teams joint practice against the Dolphins on Wednesday but still made the time to rave about rookie quarterback Justin Fields. "He's a guy who has all the talent in the world," Robinson told... Read More
Darren Fells Locking Down TE2 Role
Detroit Lions tight end Darren Fells has drawn praise from the Lions coaching staff through the first two weeks of training camp. The veteran tight end was signed to back up T.J. Hockenson and fit into the TE2 role perfectly. Fells has shown a savvy blocking ability and a pass-catching ability when called upon. All... Read More
Lions Sign Craig Reynolds
The Detroit Lions have signed free agent running back Craig Reynolds. The team is preparing for its first preseason game on Friday against the Bills and their running back room is riddled with injuries. Starter D'Andre Swift (groin) has been ruled out for the game with rookie seventh-round pick Jermar Jefferson (ankle) and undrafted rookie... Read More
D'Andre Swift Not Expected To Play Friday
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is not expected to play in the teams first preseason game on Friday. Swift has been limited or unable to practice over the last week due to the injury and will be held out of action as the preseason prepares to get underway. This is the second training... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Back At Practice
Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (foot) will be back at practice Thursday. Goodwin missed Wednesday's joint practice with the Dolphins even though the injury is not considered to be serious. After opting out of last season, Goodwin has enjoyed a strong camp thus far and is vying for the WR3 role on the team.... Read More
Justin Fields To Play Past Halftime Saturday
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy told reporters on Thursday that rookie quarterback Justin Fields will play "past halftime" Saturday against the Dolphins. The team is in Miami participating in joint practices with the Dolphins before both teams kick off their preseason schedule on Saturday. Nagy said that Fields could even play into the fourth... Read More
Andy Dalton Sharp In Joint Practice
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton looked sharp during the teams joint practice against the Dolphins. Dalton has looked decisive and accurate throughout camp, highlighting both of those traits with quick completions to Cole Kmet and Jimmy Graham. Dalton then connected with Darnell Mooney on some intermediate throws as the veteran passer continues to have a... Read More
Cole Kmet Draws Raves From Andy Dalton
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet made some nice catches during the teams joint practice with the Dolphins on Wednesday. Kmet quietly is having a very solid camp and starting quarterback Andy Dalton has taken notice. "Cole has done an unbelievable job," Dalton said. "I also didn't get to see what he was as a... Read More
Jose Altuve Collects Two Hits Against Rockies
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 in the Astros 5-1 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday. Altuve now has multiple hits in two of his last four starts but it has been a slow month of August offensively thus far. The 31-year-old is only 6-for-29 (.207) in August with zero extra-base hits and... Read More
Michael Brantley Racks Up Three Hits
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Rockies. The American League leader in batting average improved that number to .332 and is slashing .355/.385/.480 in the month of August. The 34-year-old continues to be an unlikely, yet highly productive table setter atop a very potent Astros lineup. Brantley... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Three RBI Leads Astros To Win
Houston Astros third baseman Aledmys Diaz went 3-for-3 with one walk, one double and three runs batted in as the Astros took care of the Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday. Diaz was clutch the entire game, singling home runs in his first two at-bat and then adding an RBI-double in the eighth inning. Diaz is enjoying... Read More
Framber Valdez Earns Eighth Victory
Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez allowed only one run with eight strikeouts through six strong innings in the Astros 5-1 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Valdez (8-3) walked four batters but allowed only four hits to earn his third victory over his last four starts. Valdez did not make his season debut until May... Read More
Justin Fields Flashes Deep Ball In Joint Practice
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields connected on several deep balls for touchdowns during the team's joint practice with the Dolphins on Wednesday. This was the first time Fields has faced an opponent in the NFL that wasn't his own team and showed his fantastic arm. Flashy plays have become commonplace for the rookie passer, who... Read More
T.J. Hockenson Providing Stability In Camp
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson continues to be the team's best offensive weapon thus far in camp. The Lions wide receivers group has dealt with injuries here and there but Hockenson has been a stable, daily presence. The third-year tight end racked up 101 targets last season, catching 67 passes for 723 yards and... Read More
Irv Smith Jr. Impressing In Red Zone Drills
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. continues to have an impressive camp with preseason action not far around the corner. Reports out of camp have been promising for the second-year tight end, who has been spotted dominating the team's red zone drills. Smith enjoyed a solid final month of his rookie season last year,... Read More
Don't Expect To See Dalvin Cook In Preseason
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook remains primed to be one of the first players taken off fantasy football boards as the 2021 season draws near. But don't expect to catch any glimpses of Cook during the preseason as the coaching staff has to be smart with their dynamic runner. The 26-year-old dealt with injuries... Read More
Amon-Ra St. Brown Turning Heads At Camp
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to earn rave reviews through the first two weeks of camp. The Lions wide receiver pecking order is wide open at present, with veteran Tyrell Williams and Breshad Perriman trying to re-establish their value in the league. Enter St. Brown, who daily has been running crisp routes,... Read More
Jake Browning Opening Eyes In Camp
Minnesota Vikings third-string quarterback Jake Browning has impressed through the first two weeks of camp. Browning has been able to soak up almost all of the reps over the last 10 days as the team dealt with starter Kirk Cousins and rookie backup Kellen Mond placed on the COVID-19 list. Browning has played admirably, completing... Read More
K.J. Osborn Continues To Impress
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn continues to impress the coaching staff and is angling to become the team's primary return man. The fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft was invisible last year but the work he put in during the offseason is beginning to pay off. His route-running has improved and it has... Read More
Kellen Mond Activated From COVID List
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond has been activated off the COVID-19 list. Mond tested positive on August 1 and will be behind schedule after missing the first two weeks of camp. The rookie passer is being groomed as a possible heir to the starting position with Kirk Cousins entering the final year of his contract.... Read More
Khalil Herbert Returning Kicks In Camp
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert currently has the inside track to be the team's kickoff returner. The rookie has impressed coaches early with his quickness and has flashed a knack for making plays. Bears rookie wide receiver Dazz Newsome was drafted to fill the kick-returning role on the team but is behind schedule after... Read More
Jesse James Continues To Impress
Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James continues to make a name for himself through the first two weeks of training camp. The veteran was a late addition but has come on to make plays each day of camp and is pushing hard to become the team's TE3 behind Cole Kmet and Jimmy Graham. It also... Read More
Darnell Mooney 'On Fire' With His Route-Running
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney continues to have a fantastic training camp. Head coach Matt Nagy has certainly taken notice, telling reporters that Mooney is "on fire with his route-running" and is "putting his own spin and stamp on more routes." Mooney has been carving up the Bears defense in camp all over the... Read More
Jon'Vea Johnson Making Push To Make Team
Chicago Bears wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson has caught the attention of the Bears coaching staff two weeks into training camp. Johnson is looking to earn a roster spot and is competing with Rodney Adams, Javon Wims and Riley Ridley for the 5/6 wide receiver spot on the team. Johnson has greatly benefitted from catching passes... Read More
Rodney Adams Pushing For Roster Spot
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rodney Adams has parlayed a strong start to training camp into pushing for a roster spot. Adams has flashed with some excellent deep touchdowns through the first two weeks of camp, one of them going viral as the recipient of a fantastic pass from Justin Fields. Expect to see plenty of... Read More
Damiere Byrd Adding Speed To Offense
Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd continues to add an inflection of speed to a Bears offense that desperately needs it. Chicago's offense struggled mightily last season and overhauled not just the quarterback position, but the wide receivers room. Byrd was signed in the offseason after spending last season with the Patriots and the Bears... Read More
Allen Robinson II Bonding Early With Andy Dalton
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II is building a quick and productive chemistry with projected starter quarterback Andy Dalton. Robinson called working with Dalton "smooth" and they have connected consistently during the first week of training camp. Robinson is playing on the franchise tag and has managed to post big-time numbers despite playing with... Read More
Smooth Camp Thus Far For Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back on the field and back to business as usual at Packers camp. After an offseason of drama and "will-he-won't-he", the reigning MVP is back to doing what he does best: lead a potent Packers offense. Early reports have confirmed that the 39-year-old has looked sharp early and... Read More
A.J. Dillon Gets First-Team Reps Monday
Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon took reps with the first-team offense on Monday with starter Aaron Jones (hamstring) sidelined. The injury to Jones appears to be minor but extra reps for Dillon is good news for the young tailback. With the departure of Jamaal Williams in the offseason, Dillon becomes the main handcuff... Read More
Aaron Jones (Hamstring) Held Out Of Practice
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was held out of practice Monday. Jones was spotted on the field with the rehab group so early reports are that the injury is not very serious. Jones signed a big-time deal to stay with the Packers in the offseason and is the unquestioned lead tailback in... Read More
