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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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Kyle Tucker Caps Off Great Series With Two Runs Scored
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-5 with two runs scored in the Astros 10-1 victory over the White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS. The Astros advance and Tucker was fantastic in this series. The 24-year-old was one of the hottest hitters in baseball the final two months of the regular season and... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Slugs .636 Against White Sox
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 0-for-3 with two walks in the Astros 10-1 win over the White Sox to advance to the ALCS. Alvarez caused so much havoc in the first two games that the White Sox were extra cautious pitching to him as the talented slugger racked up six walks in the... Read More
Carlos Correa Posts 1.068 OPS In ALDS
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 2-for-4 with one double and two runs batted in as the Astros took down the White Sox 10-1 in Game 4 of the ALDS. The Astros are moving on to their fifth straight ALCS and Correa, once again, was front and center of the action. The impending free agent... Read More
Michael Brantley Collects Three Hits In Rout
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-6 with two runs batted in as the Astros advanced to the ALCS thanks to their 10-1 victory over the White Sox. The veteran's power may be compromised a touch after dealing with a knee injury the past month but Brantley collected hits in each game of the ALDS.... Read More
Jose Altuve Delivers Final Blow To White Sox's Season
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, three runs batted in and four runs scored in the Astros 10-1 pounding of the White Sox to advance to the ALCS for the fifth season in a row. Altuve was a menace the entire game, ripping a double off White Sox starter... Read More
Kalif Raymond Fails To Catch Pass In Week 5
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond failed to catch a pass in the Lions 19-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. It was a disappointing effort after the slot receiver posted at least 40 receiving yards in three of his first four games this season. Raymond also was coming off a two-touchdown performance against... Read More
Quintez Cephus Registers 38 Yards
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus caught three passes for 38 yards in the team's 19-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. Cephus caught all three of his targets in a game that featured little in the downfield passing game from the Lions. Cephus totaled 83 yards last week but his fantasy value is... Read More
Amon-Ra St. Brown Leads Lions With Seven Receptions
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a team-high seven passes for 65 yards in the Lions 19-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. The rookie was the most productive option for quarterback Jared Goff in the passing game and racked up eight targets in the game. The first few weeks were awfully... Read More
T.J. Hockenson Musters Only 22 Yards
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught only two passes for 22 yards in the team's 19-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. Hockenson came into the contest a game-time decision with a knee injury and clearly gritted his way through this game. Hockenson has Pro Bowl-caliber talent but being less than 100% hampers... Read More
Jamaal Williams Posts 65 Total Yards In Loss
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carried the ball a team-high 13 times for 57 yards with eight receiving yards in the team's 19-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. For the second week in a row, Williams out-carried teammate D'Andre Swift 13-to-11. Williams certainly has a role carved out for himself in the... Read More
D'Andre Swift Continues To Deliver
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards with six receptions for 53 yards and one score in the Lions devastating loss to the Vikings in Week 5. Swift may spend his weeks on the injured list but, come Sunday, he continues to deliver excellent two-way production. Swift now... Read More
Jared Goff Falls Short Against Vikings
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 21-of-35 passes for 203 yards, one interception and one lost fumble in the Lions heartbreaking 19-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. Turnovers plagued Goff's performance once again but he led the team down the field for a touchdown drive and then tossed a laser for a two-point... Read More
Cole Kmet Totals 22 Yards In Win
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught two passes for 22 yards in the Bears victory over the Raiders in Week 5. Kmet saw four targets in the game and picked up a huge first down late in the game with a 15-yard catch. The rookie tight end is definitely apart of the Bears offensive... Read More
Allen Robinson II Held To 32 Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II caught a team-high four passes for only 32 yards in the team's 20-9 win over the Raiders in Week 5. The veteran made some tough catches throughout the game but it was hard to produce when the Bears offense racked up only 111 total passing yards. The Bears... Read More
Darnell Mooney Tallies 35 Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney caught three passes for a team-high 35 yards in the Bears 20-9 win over the Raiders. One week after Mooney exploded for 125 yards, he was unable to spring free for a downfield strike. Mooney saw five targets in the game but none more important than a 13-yard reception... Read More
Khalil Herbert Shines In Week 5 Win
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert carried the ball 18 times for a team-high 75 rushing yards in the Bears 20-9 win over the Raiders in Week 5. The rookie showed a great burst in the running game and also displayed a hard-nosed mentality to pick up extra yards in-between the tackles. The Bears started... Read More
Damien Williams Scores Touchdown Against Raiders
Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams carried the ball 16 times for 64 yards with one touchdown and 20 receiving yards in the team's 20-9 win over the Raiders. Williams opened the game as RB1 and picked up some solid runs but it was rookie Khalil Herbert who saw the majority of the fourth quarter... Read More
Justin Fields Picks Up First Career TD Pass In Win
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields completed 12-of-20 passes for 111 yards with one touchdown pass in the Bears 20-9 win over the Raiders in Week 5. Fields picked up his first career NFL touchdown pass in the second quarter, tossing a laser into tight coverage to tight end Jesper Horsted for a score. The numbers... Read More
Framber Valdez Allows Four Runs In Victory
Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez allowed four runs through 4 1/3 innings pitched but the Astros offense led the way to a 9-4 win over the White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. Valdez was hit early and often, allowing a run in the first inning before getting tagged for three runs and an... Read More
Alex Bregman Collects Two Hits In Game 2 Win
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for-3 with one walk and two runs scored in the Astros Game 2 win over the White Sox. Bregman was right in the mix of the Astros offense posting nine runs and is now 3-for-7 in the series with three runs scored. Bregman may not be hitting the... Read More
Jose Altuve Scores Two Runs In Win
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-4 with one walk and two runs scored in the Astros 9-4 win over the White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. Altuve helped set the table once again and added some fantastic defense as the Astros took control of the series 2-0. Altuve's positive impact in... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Continues Dominant Series
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run scored and two walks in the team's 9-4 win over the White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. Alvarez has been a menace at the plate through the first two games, going 3-for-5 with two extra-base hits, three walks, three runs... Read More
Kyle Tucker Homers In Game 2 Win
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in as the Astros pounded the White Sox 9-4 in Game 2 of the ALDS. Tucker singled home a run in the second inning and burst the game open in the Astros five-run seventh inning with a two-run opposite field... Read More
Quintez Cephus Hard To Trust
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus will go up against a Vikings defense that is allowing the 13th most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. Cephus has flashed in moments this season and is coming off a season-high 83 receiving yards in Week 4. But Cephus has matched a promising performance with a disappearing... Read More
Can Kalif Raymond Stay Hot?
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond will try and continue his pursuit to be the team's WR1 heading into Week 5. Raymond scored two touchdowns last week and has posted 14 catches for 182 yards through the first four weeks. The slot receiver has created a solid rapport with quarterback Jared Goff playing in an... Read More
Jared Goff Gets Solid Matchup Against Vikings
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will take on a Vikings defense that currently is allowing the 16th fewest fantasy points to opposing passers. Goff's season has been solid on paper, averaging 275 passing yards a game with seven touchdowns to only two interceptions through four games. But Goff also has been plagued by turnovers and... Read More
Bears Defense Has Plenty To Prove In Week 5
The Chicago Bears defense will be out to prove that they are for real this season heading into their Week 5 matchup against the Raiders. The Bears currently is tied for the league-lead in the NFL with 14 sacks and has shown a knack for turnovers. Now they will face a Raiders offensive line that... Read More
Jimmy Graham Not A Week 5 Option
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham is not on the fantasy radar despite a favorable matchup Week 5 against the Raiders. Las Vegas currently is allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends but the veteran tight end has been non-existent. His snap-count is at a career-low and second-year player Cole Kmet is... Read More
Cole Kmet Gets Favorable Tilt Against Raiders
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will have a favorable matchup in Week 5 against the Raiders. It has been an extremely disappointing start for the former second-round pick and he has only eight catches for 59 yards through the first four games. But opportunity knocks this weekend against a Raiders defense that is allowing... Read More
Can Darnell Mooney Deliver Encore?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney will try and build off his huge Week 4 performance heading into this weekend's matchup against the Raiders. Mooney delivered five catches for 125 yards in the team's 24-14 win over the Lions and connected deep with rookie quarterback Justin Fields multiple times for huge gains. The Bears have... Read More
