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Jordan Love Struggles Over The Weekend
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love proved over the weekend that he still has plenty to work on with his offensive game. The team's backup showed a lack of timing and zip on his passes during a 'Family Night' scrimmage that was open to the public. Love still flashed the occasional ability to make a... Read More
Juwann Winfree Turning Heads At Packers Camp
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Juwann Winfree has been one of the offensive bright spots for the Packers thus far through training camp. He continues to make plays during drills and has showed nice separation to get open in a potent Green Bay offense. There is a current log-jam at receiver for the Packers at... Read More
Lions Sign Darius Jennings
The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Darius Jennings. This is Jennings' sixth NFL stop and comes at a time when the Lions are dealing with injuries to receiver Tyrell Williams (groin), Breshad Perriman (hip) and Quintez Cephus (head). Jennings has played 28 games in his NFL career with 27 receptions for 235 yards. The... Read More
Jared Goff Will Play In Preseason Opener
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will make his Lions debut in the team's preseason opener Friday against the Bills. Head coach Dan Campbell wants to get the starters out on the field and expects the first-string to play about a quarter. Campbell told reporters, "Let's get these guys where they're playing together in game-like situations,... Read More
Kyle Tucker Hitting .318 In August
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker and the team have an off-day Monday before hosting the Rockies beginning Tuesday. Tucker has really turned it on offensively since the All-Star break, hitting .318 over his last seven games and is slashing .295/.368/.577 with 10 extra-base hits and 18 runs batted in through 21 games since the All-Star... Read More
Carlos Correa Hitting .185 Last Seven Games
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will enjoy his day off Monday before the team begins a series with the Rockies on Tuesday. Correa is 5-for-27 (.185) over his last seven games but has popped two home runs during that span. The impending free agent has traded off between strong offensive stretches and prolonged slumps. Correa... Read More
Michael Brantley Takes Over Batting Lead
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will enjoy his day off Monday as the sitting batting average leader in the American League. Brantley is 7-for-23 (.304) over his last seven games and is hitting a sparkling .338 in 20 games since the All-Star break. The Astros will host the Rockies beginning Tuesday and the veteran slugger... Read More
Kirk Cousins Vows To Follow Protocols
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins "vows" to follow NFL protocols after being placed on the close-contact list and was unable to practice due to backup Kellen Mond's positive test. Cousins is unvaccinated and appears to keep it that way, calling it a "private family health matter". But the veteran promised on Thursday to follow all... Read More
Breshad Perriman Recipient Of Deep Shots At Practice
Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman was on the receiving end of quarterback Jared Goff's sudden aggressiveness in team drills on Friday. Goff has spent most of camp hesitant when it comes to taking shots down the field but that narrative shifted on Friday. The newly acquired passer was slinging it around the field and... Read More
Tyrell Williams Back At Practice Friday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams (dislocated finger) returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday. The injury doesn't appear to be serious but clearly an injured finger can affect a receiver's production. The Lions are banking on Williams becoming the WR1 in their offense and the talented receiver has dealt with leg and... Read More
D'Andre Swift Returns To Practice Friday
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) returned to practice on Friday. The injury appears to be minor and precautionary but the Lions are banking on a healthy Swift taking his game to the next level this season. Swift was seen on the field setting some strong blocks in a pass-blocking drill in his return... Read More
Jared Goff Going Deep To Silence Critics
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff made a concerted effort to throw the ball deep during Friday's practice. Early reports out of camp were riddled with observations of Goff's extremely conservative play during team drills and, even Goff himself, told reporters, "Checkdowns are my friend". But Goff came out of the gate slinging it on Friday,... Read More
Cole Kmet Catches Touchdown In First Padded Practice
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet hauled in a touchdown in the team's first padded practice of training camp. Kmet has become an early favorite of veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and was targeted often in the red zone drills. Conversely, rookie quarterback Justin Fields' best throws have come on seam routes and across-the-middle lasers to... Read More
Darnell Mooney Going Deep In Camp
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has flashed consistent success down the field throughout the first week of training camp. The second-year wideout is certain to make plenty of 'breakout' lists leading up to fantasy drafts and is enjoying an early chemistry with incumbent starter Andy Dalton. Mooney and Dalton connected on several deep balls... Read More
Andy Dalton Showing Deep-Ball Accuracy
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton continues to have an impressive start to his training camp. The veteran passer was signed in the offseason and was immediately named the starter, even though the Bears traded up to draft future signal-caller Justin Fields. Thus far, Dalton has held off Fields and the coaching staff has raved about... Read More
Justin Fields Faces The Starters Friday
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faced the team's starting defense at practice on Friday. The rookie quarterback did not throw to the Bears first-team offense but got his first real test against Khalil Mack and Co. The results were mixed, as Fields made an egregious error in the red zone and was picked off on... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Slumping Since All-Star Break
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is hitting .167 over his last seven games heading into this weekend's series against the Twins Friday night. Alvarez is off to a quiet second half start, slashing .215/.278/.477 with 18 strikeouts over his last 65 at-bats. The young slugger may not be trending in the right direction at... Read More
Kyle Tucker Continues To Slug
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will try and keep his hot second half rolling when the team hosts the Twins on Friday. Tucker is slugging .696 over his last 15 games played and has 10 extra-base hits with 18 runs batted in over the 18 games he has played since the All-Star break. Tucker will... Read More
Yuli Gurriel In Midst Of Hot Streak
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will try and stay hot when the team begins a series with the Twins Friday night. Gurriel has multiple hits in each of his last five games and is 12-for-23 (522) with one home run, two doubles, five runs scored and seven runs batted in during that span. The... Read More
Carlos Correa Slugging .488 At Home
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa's offensive arrow is pointing up heading into the team's weekend series against the Twins. After a two-week slump after the All-Star break, Correa is hitting .296 over his last seven games heading into Friday's action at Minute Maid Park. The impending free agent has played well at home this season,... Read More
Michael Brantley Takes Hitting Streak Into Friday
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and extend his hitting streak to seven games heading into the team's matchup against the Twins. Brantley is 9-for-22 (.409) with two extra-base hits and six runs scored during that span and gets a favorable matchup for Friday. The Twins will send right-handed starter Bailey Ober to the... Read More
Jose Altuve Looking To Finish Week Strong
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will try and snap out of a 3-for-21 slump heading into the team's weekend series against the Twins. The 31-year-old has popped five home runs over his last 15 games but his offense has slowed to a crawl over the past week. The good news for DFS lineups is... Read More
Robert Tonyan "Unstoppable" In Practice
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan's connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in practice on Tuesday was described as "unstoppable" by those in attendance. Tonyan enjoyed a breakout campaign last season, catching 52 passes for 586 yards while tying for league lead among tight ends in touchdowns with 11. It may only be a week... Read More
Randall Cobb Making Plays In Camp
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is back with his old team and already is making plays in camp. The veteran receiver has made plays over the middle consistently during practice and was seen wide open down the field but failed to connect with backup quarterback Jordan Love. Cobb's numbers dipped in almost every... Read More
Adam Eaton Hitting .244 With Angels
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Adam Eaton's offensive struggles continue to persist heading into the team's matchup against the Rangers on Tuesday. The gritty veteran is enduring an abysmal offensive season, slashing .209/.290/.333 through 234 at-bats. Eaton was let go by the White Sox mid-season and the Angels have been hoping to catch lightning in a... Read More
Kyle Tucker Slugging .593 In Second Half
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will look to stay hot in the second half heading into the team's series opener against the Dodgers Tuesday night. In 15 games since the All-Star break, Tucker is slashing .288/.323/.593 with eight extra-base hits and 15 runs batted in. The 24-year-old now has seven doubles and seven home runs... Read More
Ryan Pressly Hits Rough Patch
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has hit his first real speed bump of the season heading into the team's series opener against the Dodgers Tuesday night. Pressly has been fantastic this season but is currently in a rough stretch on the mound. To be fair, none of these appearances have been save chances but Pressly... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Trending In Wrong Direction
Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi (4-5) will take the mound Wednesday against the Dodgers. The 31-year-old enjoyed a surprisingly efficient month of June, posting a 0.77 WHIP and a 2.45 ERA spanning five appearances, four of them starts. But the right-handed starter has gone in a different direction since, allowing 10 runs over his last... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Looks To Extend Multi-Hit Streak
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will look to extend his multi-hit streak to five games when the team takes on the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Gurriel is 12-for-23 (.521) with one home run, two doubles, five runs scored and seven runs batted in during this span. Gurriel can be a streaky hitter... Read More
Zack Greinke Pitching To More Contact
Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke is enjoying a solid season heading into the team's series against the Dodgers. Greinke (10-3) has anchored a talented rotation all season long on one of the best teams in the American League. He is posting a 1.16 WHIP and a 3.65 ERA but is pitching to more contact than... Read More
