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Can Allen Robinson II Step Up?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II will try and kickstart his season in Week 5 against the Raiders. The veteran receiver posted a season-high 63 yards last week against the Lions with rookie quarterback Justin Fields under center but Robinson was tagged as a borderline WR1 before the season began. The Bears will face […]
Joey C 3 years agoKyle Tucker Hopes Success Carries Into ALDS
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will try and parlay his torrid finish to his regular season into the team's ALDS against the White Sox. The 24-year-old enjoyed a scorching second half of the season, slashing .327/.398/.631 over his final 61 games with two triples, 15 home runs, 16 doubles, 35 runs scored and 43 runs […]
Joey C 3 years agoCan Yuli Gurriel Change October Narrative?
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will head into the team's ALDS against the White Sox trying to put his October woes in the past. Gurriel enjoyed another strong regular season, slashing .319/.383/.462 with 15 home runs, 31 doubles, 81 runs batted in and 83 runs scored through 143 games. Gurriel hit .330 in the […]
Joey C 3 years agoCan Carlos Correa Continue Postseason Production?
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into October looking to repeat the immense success he enjoyed in the 2020 postseason. Correa slashed .362/.455/.766 with six home runs, seven runs scored and 17 runs batted in through 13 postseason games. The impending free agent posted perhaps his best statistical regular season since 2017, slashing .279/.366/.485 […]
Joey C 3 years agoAlex Bregman Ready For October Stage
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be a key catalyst towards the team's hopeful success against the White Sox in the ALDS beginning Thursday. Bregman's regular season was submarined by a quadricep injury and was held to only 91 games this season. Bregman slashed .261/.348/.412 in 32 games since his return from the injured […]
Joey C 3 years agoCan Michael Brantley Return To Form?
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and deliver when the team opens up their ALDS series against the White Sox. It was another highly productive season for Brantley despite limping to the finish line with injuries. Brantley hit .326 through his 69 games this season but injuries sapped his power in the second half […]
Joey C 3 years agoYordan Alvarez Ready For October
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will be ready for the spotlight when the team hosts the White Sox in the ALDS beginning Thursday. Alvarez was unable to play in last year's playoff run for the Astros but bounced back in a big way this season. The 24-year-old slashed .277/.346/.531 this season with 33 home […]
Joey C 3 years agoJose Altuve Hopes To Continue Postseason Success
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will try and continue his track record of fantastic postseason success when the team opens up their ALDS series against the White Sox. In 63 career playoff games, Altuve is slashing .306/.378/.565 with 12 doubles, 18 home runs, 40 runs batted in and 48 runs scored. The former MVP […]
Joey C 3 years agoFramber Valdez Projected For Game 2
Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez is slated to pitch Game 2 of the team's ALDS series against the White Sox on Friday. Valdez (11-6) has enjoyed a very solid season, allowing only 110 hits through 134 2/3 innings pitched with a 3.14 ERA through 22 starts. It has been a positive season but has struggled […]
Joey C 3 years agoLance McCullers Jr. To Start Game 1
Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. will start Game 1 of the ALDS Thursday against the White Sox. A neck injury to veteran starter Zack Greinke bumps McCullers Jr. up to the front of the line after a fantastic season on the mound. McCullers (13-5) racked up a career-high in wins, innings pitched (162 1/3), […]
Joey C 3 years agoAllen Lazard Chips In 33 Yards
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard caught two passes for 33 yards in the Packers victory over the Steelers 27-17. Lazard's catches helped the Packers post another strong offensive outing but was overshadowed by Randall Cobb's performance. Lazard now only has five catches for 91 yards through the first four weeks this season and […]
Joey C 3 years agoRobert Tonyan Musters Only Eight Yards
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught only two passes for eight yards in the Packers Week 4 victory over the Steelers 27-17. It was a star-crossed day for the tight end, who struggled to connect with quarterback Aaron Rodgers despite seeing seven targets in the game. Tonyan found the end zone in Week […]
Joey C 3 years agoA.J. Dillon Rushes For 81 Yards
Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon carried the ball 15 times for 81 yards with 16 receiving yards in the team's 27-17 win over the Steelers. Both Dillon and teammate Aaron Jones enjoyed successful days against a potent Steelers defense and both running backs saw 15 carries in the game. This was a strong […]
Joey C 3 years agoAaron Jones Racks Up 99 Total Yards
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards and added three catches for 51 yards in the team's Week 4 win over the Steelers. Jones saw the same amount of carries as teammate A.J. Dillon but punctuated his play with a 27-yard receptions to break a talented Steelers […]
Joey C 3 years agoDavante Adams Sees A Team-High 11 Targets
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught six passes for 64 yards in the Packers 27-17 win over the Steelers in Week 4. Adams was his usual dynamic self in the passing game but failed to find the end zone despite picking up a team-high 11 targets. Adams is one of the premier wide […]
Joey C 3 years agoRandall Cobb Snatches Two Touchdowns In Victory
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb caught five passes for a team-high 69 yards with two touchdowns in the team's 27-17 win over the Steelers. Cobb was dangerous in the red zone, connecting on crossing routes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers for two scores. Cobb's season has gotten off to a slow start but he […]
Joey C 3 years agoAaron Rodgers Dials Up Three Touchdowns In Win
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 20-of-36 passes for 248 yards, one rushing touchdown and two passing touchdowns in the team's 27-17 win over the Steelers. Rodgers had his way with a talented Steelers defense, getting the Packers on the board with a four-yard touchdown rush and finding receiver Randall Cobb in the red […]
Joey C 3 years agoDede Westbrook Catches One Pass
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught one pass for 17 yards in the Vikings loss to the Browns in Week 4. It has been a very quiet beginning to Westbrook's Vikings career and caught his first pass since Week 1. The veteran is still perhaps trying to get up to game speed after tearing […]
Joey C 3 years agoTyler Conklin Comes Back To Earth
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin caught four passes for 18 yards in the team's loss to the Browns in Week 4. Conklin landed himself in streamer territory after posting 7-70-1 last week but came back to earth in this game. Conklin plays in an effective passing offense up to this point but is the […]
Joey C 3 years agoK.J. Osborn Registers Only 26 Yards
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught only three passes for 26 yards in the Vikings 14-7 loss to the Browns in Week 4. The Vikings offense struggled mightily after the first drive and Osborn saw seven targets in the game. Osborn has carved out a solid role for himself in an offense that has […]
Joey C 3 years agoDalvin Cook Musters Only 44 Total Yards
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball nine times for 34 yards and added 10 receiving yards in the team's disappointing loss to the Browns in Week 4. Cook was questionable the entire week with an ankle injury and teammate Alexander Mattison actually out-carried Cook 10-to-9. Cook is an unquestioned RB1 but clearly […]
Joey C 3 years agoAdam Thielen's Touchdown Streak Snapped
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was held to three catches for only 46 yards in the team's 14-7 loss to the Browns. When Thielen does not find the end zone, his fantasy numbers plummet. The veteran came into the game with four touchdowns but the Vikings offense struggled after the opening drive. Thielen will […]
Joey C 3 years agoJustin Jefferson Catches Touchdown In Loss
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 84 yards with one touchdown in the team's 14-7 loss to the Browns. Jefferson got the Vikings off on the right foot in the first quarter, catching a laser from quarterback Kirk Cousins for a touchdown. The offense would sputter from there but Jefferson now […]
Joey C 3 years agoKirk Cousins Falls Short Against Browns
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 20-of-38 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Vikings 14-7 loss to the Browns. Cousins got the Vikings on the board early with a touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson but it was tough sledding from there. Cousins tried to lead the team down the field […]
Joey C 3 years agoQuintez Cephus Leads Lions With 83 Yards
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus caught four passes for a team-high 83 yards in the Lions 24-14 loss to the Bears. Cephus flashed with 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 but disappeared last week. The third-year receiver was able to spring free in the second half and found some room to run […]
Joey C 3 years agoKalif Raymond Catches Two Touchdowns In Week 4
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond caught three passes for 46 yards with two touchdowns in the Lions loss to the Bears in Week 4. Raymond has been thrust into duty with a series of injuries to the Lions wide receivers room and has been a positive option for quarterback Jared Goff. Raymond picked up […]
Joey C 3 years agoT.J. Hockenson Disappoints Again
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for 42 yards in the team's loss to the Bears in Week 4. Hockenson got off to a slow start but quarterback Jared Goff began to look his way more in the second half as he tied for the team lead with eight targets. Hockenson's fast […]
Joey C 3 years agoAmon-Ra St. Brown Chips In 70 Yards
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught six passes for 70 yards in the Lions 24-14 loss to the Bears in Week 4. This was the type of game Lions fans were waiting for as the rookie enjoyed a very productive second half. Quarterback Jared Goff missed him on a couple of throws that […]
Joey C 3 years agoD'Andre Swift Held To 49 Total Yards
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift was held to eight carries for 16 yards and added four receptions for 33 yards in the team's 24-14 loss to the Bears in Week 4. Swift was active in the passing game early but teammate Jamaal Williams out-carried him 14-to-8. Swift is the more talented back but the […]
Joey C 3 years agoJamaal Williams Leads Lions In Carries In Week 4
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carried the ball 14 times for 66 yards in the team's 24-14 loss to the Bears in Week 4. It was Williams this week who led the way from the Lions backfield, out-touching teammate D'Andre Swift 14-to-8. The talented backup ran hard between the tackles and his production earned […]
Joey C 3 years ago