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Johnny Walker Opens Up Main Card With Much-Needed Finish
With losses in four of his last five contests entering UFC 279 on Saturday, Johnny Walker was in dire need of a big victory to regain any foothold he had in the light-heavyweight division. Walker did just that, opening up the main card with a first-round submission win over a tough opponent in Ion Cutelaba.... Read More
Robbie Gould Hits Field Goal And Extra Point In 49ers Loss
San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould went 1-for-1 kicking field goals and 1-for-1 on extra points in the 49ers' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. The 49ers scored 10 points in the first half, including three on Gould's 25-yard field goal. They struggled to move the ball in the second half after running back Elijah... Read More
49ers Defense Limits Bears Offense To 204 Yards
The San Francisco 49ers defense and special teams unit limited the Chicago Bears offense to 204 yards and 19 points. While they did a good job slowing down the Bears offense, they did not add many big plays. They produced just two sacks and one interception. Hence, the strong defensive performance did not score many... Read More
Jeff Wilson Jr. Steps In For Injured Starter, Runs For 22 Yards
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. ran for 22 yards on nine carries in his team's 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was also targeted twice and caught both passes for eight yards. The Niners' No. 2 RB, Wilson, took most of his snaps in the second half after No. 1 RB... Read More
Cooper Rush Completes Seven Passes In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush was forced into the game in Week 1 after Dak Prescott had to leave with a hand injury. After the game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated that Prescott would be out for "several weeks," meaning that Rush will be the starting quarterback for likely the next month. In this one,... Read More
Dak Prescott To Miss Several Weeks
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (hand) is expected to miss "several weeks," according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Prescott was forced from the game in the fourth quarter and was seen on the sidelines saying, "it broke." Before leaving the game, Prescott completed 14 passes on 29 attempts for 134 yards and an interception. He... Read More
Davante Adams Dominates Chargers In Raiders Debut
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams caught 10 of 17 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in his debut with the team. Adams was simply dominant in this one, showing his usual elite route-running ability while churning yards after the catch. He saw 11 more targets than any other Raiders pass-catcher and was... Read More
Jayron Kearse Questionable To Return Against Bucs
Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (knee) is listed as questionable to return on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to the team. Kearse injured his left knee in the third quarter, but he was able to walk to the locker room under his own power. With the game already in the fourth quarter,... Read More
Kenyan Drake Leads Ravens In Rushing In Week 1
Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake led the team in rushing during the win over the New York Jets on Sunday. However, it wasn't a good performance by any means, as he had only 31 yards off 11 carries and a catch for 15 yards. To be fair, Mike Davis, who had just two carries... Read More
Derek Carr Struggles In Season Opening Loss To Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 22 of 37 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in a 24-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. The Raiders offensive line struggled in this one, with the Chargers continuously getting pressure and racking up five sacks. Carr's interceptions were mostly in... Read More
Lamar Jackson Dominates The Jets On Sunday
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson dominated the Jets in Week 1 and didn't need to run to do it. While he had only 17 yards off six carries, he put on a show through the air by finishing with 213 yards and three touchdowns (one pick) off 17-for-30 passing. Although the 2019 MVP's completion percentage... Read More
Najee Harris, Steelers Are Optimistic About His Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (ankle, foot) suffered an apparent ankle/foot injury late in the team's Week 1 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Harris rolled his ankle in the contest after recovering from a Lisfranc sprain he sustained in training camp. Luckily, the injury does not seem to be significant and the Steelers are... Read More
Donovan Smith Ruled Out On Sunday Night
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of the Sunday night game in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys with an elbow injury. Smith was injured in the second quarter of the game when he allowed a sack of quarterback Tom Brady. It... Read More
Evan McPherson Has A Game To Forget On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson got off to a fantastic start during the Week 1 loss to the Steelers, nailing a 59-yard boot in the first quarter. He followed that up with a 26-yard kick near the end of the first half. Yet, after long-snapper Clark Harris (bicep) exited due to injury, tight end Mitchell... Read More
Chris Godwin Ruled Out For Remainder Of Week 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) was injured in the first half of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys and will not return. Godwin was questionable to start the game as he has been recovering from an ACL tear suffered late last season. He suited up and was involved immediately,... Read More
Hayden Hurst Gets Some Attention On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst finished with five catches for 46 yards during the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hurst was targeted by Joe Burrow eight times on the day, so it appears he is well on his way to becoming a critical piece of the offense. With that said, the 29-year-old... Read More
Packers Defense Records Just One Sack In 23-7 Loss
The Green Bay Packers defense gave up two passing touchdowns and three field goals while recording only one sack in their 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The team allowed 403 yards of offense, 277 yards through the air, and 126 on the ground. The Packers had no answers for wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who... Read More
Steelers Defense Dominates In Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was dominant in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Pittsburgh gave Cincy quarterback Joe Burrow fits as they picked up seven sacks and forced five turnovers in the win. The Steelers got off to a fast start in the game as Minkah Fitzpatrick picked off Burrow's... Read More
Tyler Boyd Finds The End Zone In The Opener
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd did his best to make up for the in-game loss of Tee Higgins (concussion) during Sunday's matchup versus the Steelers. The veteran finished Week 1 by catching four of his seven targets for 33 yards. Even better, he scored a touchdown, pulling in a short pass from Joe Burrow... Read More
Chris Boswell Makes Three Field Goals In Week 1 Win
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made three of his four field goals and added two extra points in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Boswell wound up being the hero of the game, hitting a 53-yard, game-winning field goal toward the end of overtime. The game-winner gave Boswell redemption as... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Catches Two Passes For 40 Yards
San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk hauled in two of two targets for 40 yards in the Niners' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. He added one carry for seven yards. His receiving numbers were second on the team in both yardage and receptions. The 49ers passing game struggled, as QB Trey Lance completed less... Read More
Wan'Dale Robinson's Injury Doesn't Sound Significant
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson was forced to exit the team's Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans with a knee injury. Robinson caught his only target and gained five yards on the play he suffered the injury. He indicated that he might have been able to continue playing but the coaches... Read More
Pat Freiermuth Finishes With 75 Yards In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught five of his 10 targets for 75 yards in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Freiermuth was impressive in the win, leading the Steelers in receiving yards. It was an encouraging sign as Freiermuth operated as the No. 2 option in the passing... Read More
Joe Mixon Has Solid Showing In Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon ran for 82 yards off 27 carries during the loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. Mixon also had seven catches for 63 yards, and though he didn't score a touchdown, it was still a solid showing. The former Sooner is coming off the best season of his career. Judging by... Read More
George Pickens Catches One Ball In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught one of his three targets for three yards in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Pickens was a popular pick in fantasy after a productive preseason but he wasn't able to get much going in his NFL debut. That being said, he did... Read More
Robert Tonyan Tallies 36 Yards In Loss
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan finished Sunday's game against Minnesota with three receptions on five targets for 36 yards. The 28-year-old had more targets than any of the Packers' wide receivers but couldn't do much with them for fantasy managers. It is a promising sign that his chemistry with Rodgers is stronger than... Read More
Chase Claypool Rushes For 36 Yards In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool caught four of his six targets for 18 yards and added 36 rushing yards on six carries in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Claypool finished as Pittsburgh's leading rusher on an afternoon where Mitch Trubisky only threw for 194 yards and averaged just... Read More
Patriots Defense Records Three Sacks In Week 1 Loss
The New England Patriots' defense/special teams allowed 307 offensive yards in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots racked up three sacks and forced two fumbles but couldn't get Miami to turn the ball over. Ja'Whaun Bentley, Deatrich Wise Jr., and Matthew Judon each recorded a sack. New England lost some key players... Read More
Ja'Marr Chase Records Game-High 10 Catches On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase picked up right where he left off from last season during the overtime loss to the Steelers on Sunday. Although Joe Burrow struggled, Chase still finished with a game-high 10 receptions for 129 yards. He also had a touchdown, pulling in a six-yard pass late in the fourth quarter.... Read More
Diontae Johnson Sees 12 Targets In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught seven of his 12 targets for 55 yards in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Johnson finished as the team's leader in targets in the win while he posted a long reception of 25 yards. From a fantasy perspective, it was reassuring to... Read More
