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Anthony Miller Flashes With Eight Receptions
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller caught eight passes for 73 yards in the Bears overtime loss to the Saints 26-23 in Week 8. Miller saw a team-high 11 targets in the game and enjoyed his most active top-to-bottom performance of the season. The Bears have made a concerted effort to get Miller involved early […]
Joey C 4 years agoAllen Robinson II Snags Third Touchdown In Defeat
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II caught six passes for 87 yards with one touchdown in the Bears 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints in Week 8. Robinson was quiet early but entered the action with a bang, snagging a beautiful 24-yard pass for a touchdown in the first half. Robinson received seven targets […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavid Montgomery Posts 105 All-Purpose Yards In Loss
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball 21 times for 89 yards and added 16 receiving yards in the Bears overtime loss to the Saints in Week 8. The numbers may not bear it out but this was one of Montgomery's better efforts. The second-year back was able to continue to break tackles […]
Joey C 4 years agoNick Foles Falls Short In Overtime
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles completed 28-of-41 passes for 272 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Bears crushing 26-23 loss to the Saints in Week 8. The Bears offense got off to a modestly efficient start in the first half, posting 13 points and hitting on some big plays. Foles worked the play-action […]
Joey C 4 years agoAdam Thielen Totals Only 27 Yards In Win
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen caught three passes for 27 yards in the Vikings 28-22 win over the Packers in Week 8. Thielen and the team's receivers were not needed in a game when star running back Dalvin Cook amassed 226 all-purpose yards. Thielen should see more targets in Week 9 against the Lions […]
Joey C 4 years agoDalvin Cook Carries Vikes To Upset Win
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook posted 226 all-purpose yards with four touchdowns in the Vikings 28-22 win over the Packers in Week 8. Cook gashed the Pack for 163 rushing yards on a whopping 30 carries and added two receptions for 63 yards, including a 50-yard score. Cook's elite speed was on full display […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavante Adams Catches Three Touchdowns In Week 8
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught seven passes for 53 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers 28-22 loss to the Vikings in Week 8. Adams was targeted a team-high 12 targets and all of his scores came on short connections in the red zone. The Packers offense sputtered in the second half […]
Joey C 4 years agoAaron Rodgers Comes Up Short
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 27-of-41 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers Week 8 loss to the Vikings 28-22. Rodgers connected twice with star receiver Davante Adams for first-half scores but the offense struggled until a late touchdown pass to Adams for a third time. Rodgers is having a […]
Joey C 4 years agoT.J. Hockenson Posts 65 Yards In Loss
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught seven passes for 65 yards in the Lions 41-21 loss to the Colts in Week 8. Hockenson led the team with 10 targets in another active performance. Hockenson's fantasy value is anchored by whether he can score a touchdown but each week he continues to post 4-to-7 receptions […]
Joey C 4 years agoD'Andre Swift Posts 22 Receiving Yards
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift caught three passes for 22 yards in the Lions 41-21 loss to the Colts. In a game where the Lions posted only 29 team rushing yards, Swift was neutralized from having any impact. Swift does possess an advantage over veteran Adrian Peterson with the rookie's ability in the passing […]
Joey C 4 years agoMatthew Stafford’s Pick-Six Sours Solid Game
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 24-of-42 passes for 336 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Lions 35-21 loss to the Colts in Week 8. It was a solid performance for Stafford but a pick-six in the second half turned the tide in the favor of the Colts. In a game where Kenny […]
Joey C 4 years agoJustin Jefferson Hopes To Stay Hot In Week 8
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will try and keep his hot streak going against the Packers in Week 8. The rookie receiver has exploded over the last month of play, averaging 116.75 yards per game over his last four games with three 100+ yard games and three touchdowns. The Vikings will face a Packers […]
Joey C 4 years agoAdam Thielen Aiming For Repeat Performance Against Packers
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will try and burn the Packers one more time this season when the two teams lock horns in Week 8. Thielen caught six passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against Green Bay. Thielen is averaging 81.6 receiving yards per game over his last three contests […]
Joey C 4 years agoKirk Cousins Has Shaky Matchup
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will have his hands full against a talented Packers team in Week 8. Cousins passed for 343 yards with three touchdowns in Week 6 but three first-half interceptions doomed the Vikings in a 40-23 loss to the Falcons. The stat-line looks promising but those touchdowns all came with the team […]
Joey C 4 years agoAaron Jones Not At Practice Wednesday
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (calf) did not join the team on the practice field Wednesday as they prepare for their matchup with the Vikings in Week 8. Jones is making progress, but head coach Matt LaFleur said that Jones needs to "continue to improve and get better each day" if the star […]
Joey C 4 years agoRobert Tonyan Hopes To Get Back On Track
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan will look to get back to producing on the field when the team takes on the Vikings in Week 8. Tonyan has posted only 57 receiving yards over his last two games after posting three touchdowns in Week 4. Tonyan and the Packers will face a Vikings Defense […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavante Adams Has Chance At Another Huge Game
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will try and replicate his monster Week 7 performance against the Vikings in Week 8. Adams exploded for 13 receptions with 196 yards and two touchdowns last week and now will face a Vikings Defense that is allowing the third most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. […]
Joey C 4 years agoAaron Rodgers Has Juicy Matchup Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will try and stay hot against a familiar foe, the Vikings, in Week 8. Rodgers is coming off a dynamite performance, passing for 283 yards and four touchdowns last week against the Texans. The veteran now has 17 touchdowns through his first six games and now will face a […]
Joey C 4 years agoAnthony Miller Can't Be Trusted
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller will face a Saints Defense in Week 8 that is allowing the 13th most fantasy points to receivers this season. Since Week 1, Miller is averaging a paltry 18.3 receiving yards a game despite coming down with two game-winning touchdowns this season. The Saints have allowed nine touchdowns to […]
Joey C 4 years agoDarnell Mooney's Value Could Rise In Week 8
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney will have a favorable matchup in Week 8 against the Saints. The rookie is averaging 6.2 targets over his last five games and could see more opportunities if teammate Allen Robinson II misses the game with a concussion. Mooney also has been overthrown on multiple wide-open touchdowns the past […]
Joey C 4 years agoJimmy Graham Fired Up To Face Former Team
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham will be fired up to face his former team, the Saints, in Week 8. Graham isn't racking up tons of targets on a weekly basis but is still a legitimate red zone threat for a struggling Bears offense. The Saints have allowed the second most fantasy points to opposing […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavid Montgomery To Carry RB3 Value
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will try and get his season kick-started in Week 8 against the Saints. It has been a disappointing season to this point for Montgomery, who has 537 all-purpose yards and posting only 3.7 yards per carry. The Bears running game has gone off the rails since quarterback Nick Foles […]
Joey C 4 years agoCan Nick Foles Get Offense On Track?
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles will try and shake the team's offense out of a huge slump in Week 8 against the Saints. Foles has three touchdowns and four interceptions over his last three games, a span in which the Bears offense is averaging only 15 points a game. Things are not trending in the […]
Joey C 4 years agoAdrian Peterson Losing Grip On Starting Job
Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson will face a Colts Defense in Week 8 that is allowing the fifth fewest fantasy points to the running back position this season. Peterson continues to sit atop the depth chart for the Lions but is losing touches to rookie D'Andre Swift by the week. Peterson has totaled only […]
Joey C 4 years agoD'Andre Swift In Line For More Touches
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is slowly gaining more traction in the Lions backfield heading into the team's Week 8 matchup against the Colts. Swift has four touchdowns over his last three games and has 11 receptions and 27 carries during that span. He is not the official bell-cow in the offense with veteran […]
Joey C 4 years agoT.J. Hockenson Has Stiff Test Against Colts
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will try and extend his touchdown streak to four games in Week 8 against the Colts. Hockenson has amassed only 85 receiving yards over his last three games but has touchdowns in each contest to boost his fantasy value. The second-year tight end will have a tough matchup against […]
Joey C 4 years agoKenny Golladay Has Challenging Matchup
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay will try and keep his hot streak alive against a tough Colts Defense in Week 8. Golladay will take back-to-back 100-yard games into this contest but the Colts defense is loaded with talent. Since Week 1, Indy's secondary has given up yards in the passing game but have allowed […]
Joey C 4 years agoMatthew Stafford Has Tough Test Against Colts
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will try and get his team over .500 in Week 8 against a talented Colts Defense. Stafford passed for 340 yard last week but has only two touchdown passes over his past two games. Now he will take on a rested Colts defense that is allowing the second fewest fantasy […]
Joey C 4 years agoRobert Tonyan Catches Only Two Passes In Win
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught only two passes for 32 yards in the Packers 35-20 romp over the Texans in Week 7. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was generous with his offensive distribution but Tonyan was unable to enjoy the fruits of the teams prosperity. Fantasy teams that raced to pick up Tonyan after […]
Joey C 4 years agoJamaal Williams Steps Up With 110 Total Yards, One Touchdown
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams came off the bench to carry the ball 19 times for 77 yards with one touchdown in the Packers 35-20 win over the Texans in Week 7. Williams added four catches for 37 yards in place of injured star running back Aaron Jones as the Packers cruised to […]
Joey C 4 years ago