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Ezekiel Elliott Set To Pick Up Where He Left Off For Week 2
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is an excellent fantasy option in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. Elliott checks in as the overall RB2 for a matchup with a Falcons Defense that ranked 29th against the run. "Zeke" scored two touchdowns in Week 1 and could easily match that this week as well. Almost […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDak Prescott Has An Excellent Week 2 Matchup
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has an excellent matchup in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons Defense was torched for 322 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in Week 1 and the Falcons secondary looked helpless for most of the game. Prescott comes in as the overall QB3 this week and should be […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJack Flaherty Struggles Big Time On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled quite a bit on Tuesday, allowing nine runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six in three innings of work. Making 2/3rds of his outs via strikeout was nice, but the 27.00 ERA won't do. This was by far Flaherty's worst start of the […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoSandy Alcantara Pitches Well But Loses On Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara pitched well on Tuesday but ended up taking the loss. He pitched six innings, allowing just one run on five hits and two walks. He struck out five and lowered his ERA to 3.45. Unfortunately, the Marlins were unable to score any runs, leading to a loss for Alcantara […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoIsan Diaz Placed On The Injured List
Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left groin injury, ending his season. Diaz opted out early in the year, then opted back in, then got hurt, and now his season is done. Diaz ends 2020 with a .182/.182/.182 line in 22 plate appearances. He slashed .173/.259/.307 […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoIsan Diaz Forced To Leave Monday's Game
Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was forced to leave Monday's game against the Phillies due to a groin injury. Diaz seemed to hurt himself while running out a ground ball. He was able to stay on the field to play defense for another half inning, but he was lifted from the game after that. […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMiguel Rojas Hits A Homer On Monday
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas did well on Monday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, and a walk. He scored two runs and drove in one. Rojas started this game at third base but moved back over to his customary shortstop position after Isan Diaz was forced to leave with a groin injury. […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoPablo Lopez Rebounds With A Great Start On Monday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez broke his slump with an excellent start on Monday against the Phillies. Lopez went seven innings, earning a win while allowing one run on three hits. He struck out six without allowing a walk, evening his record at 4-4 and lowering his ERA to 4.02. Lopez had two straight […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoKwang Hyun Kim Back For A Start On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (kidney) was activated from the injured list and will start one of the games of Monday's doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kim was out with a kidney ailment but recovered quickly and is good to go on Monday. He'll take a 0.83 ERA to the mound over […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCowboys Defense Not Great In Week 1
The Dallas Cowboys Defense was not great in a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. They allowed 20 points while recording one sack and one interception. The Rams were able to gain 153 yards on the ground and 269 yards through the air. The Dallas defense lost their top linebacker, Leighton Vander Esch, […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoGreg Zuerlein Makes A Field Goal And Two Extra Points
Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein made a 33-yard field goal and both of his extra point tries in Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Zuerlein made one field goal try and missed the other. The Cowboys offense overall just didn't seem to click all that well in this one, so Zuerlein should see […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMichael Gallup Makes Three Catches In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup made three catches in Week 1, gaining 50 yards. Gallup was targeted five times, meanwhile Amari Cooper saw 14 targets and rookie CeeDee Lamb saw six. Still, Gallup was on the field for 69 snaps along with Cooper and while he may have a very high ceiling on any […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCeeDee Lamb Makes Five Catches In His First NFL Game
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb started in the slot in his first NFL game and did fairly well. He was targeted six times, catching five passes for 59 yards. He looked good with the ball in his hands, gaining some impressive yards after the catch. He played fewer snaps than Amari Cooper and […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAmari Cooper Leads The Cowboys In Receiving In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper led the team in catches, yards, and targets in a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Cooper was targeted 14 times, catching 10 passes for 81 scoreless yards. The Rams secondary was all over Cooper, but he was still able to come up with a decent fantasy […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoLeighton Vander Esch To Be Placed On Injured Reserve
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch was forced to exit the game in Week 1 and was quickly ruled out. After the game, he was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone. He will undergo surgery to correct the injury, and as long as things go according to plan, he should be able to […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoBlake Jarwin Could Be Done For The Year
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin was forced to leave the game in Week 1 and could be done for the season. Jarwin went down with a non-contact injury and the Cowboys apparently fear that he may have torn his ACL. If that's true, Jarwin won't be back on the field until next season. It's […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTony Pollard Touches The Ball Four Times In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard touched the ball four times in a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Pollard ran the ball twice, gaining 10 yards and added two catches for 22 more yards. Pollard operated clearly behind Ezekiel Elliott, but showed a lot of the same burst he impressed with last […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoEzekiel Elliott Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored two touchdowns on Sunday Night Football, essentially operating as the entire Dallas offense. "Zeke" ran the ball 22 times for 96 yards and a touchdown, adding three catches for 31 yards and another score. Elliott's rushing touchdown came on a one-yard plunge while his receiving score came on […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDak Prescott Mostly Held In Check In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was mostly held in check by the Los Angeles Rams Defense in a Week 1 loss. Prescott completed 25 of his 39 passes for 266 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown came on a check down pass to Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott was able to add 30 yards on the ground, […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCarlos Martinez Racks Up Eight Strikeouts On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez struck out eight in four innings of work on Sunday. He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks, but he showed plenty of swing-and-miss stuff in the meantime. Martinez has had a rough 2020 as shown by his 10.32 ERA, but this start was certainly a […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoBraxton Garrett Shines In His Debut
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett made his major league debut in Game 2 of Sunday's double header against the Phillies. Garrett earned the win, tossing five innings while allowing just one run on three hits and two walks. The lefty struck out six along the way and looked in control most of the […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoEagles Defense Not Great In Week 1 Loss
The Philadelphia Eagles Defense did not look great in a Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team. They recorded three sacks and actually allowed only 192 total yards of offense, but 27 points as Washington was constantly working with short fields. There wasn't much to be excited about with this defense, and they'll likely […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJake Elliott Makes A Field Goal And Two Extra Points
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made a 38-yard field goal and two extra points in a Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team. Elliott should be a consistent, if somewhat safe kicking option throughout the season, although the Eagles offense looked like a mess at certain points in this one. They'll face the Rams […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJalen Reagor Catches One Pass In His First NFL Game
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor (shoulder) was targeted three times in a Week 1 loss, catching one pass for 55 yards. Reagor was expected to miss a few games with a shoulder injury but healed quickly and was able to suit up for Week 1. He showed his speed and should be a […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDeSean Jackson Catches Only Two Passes in Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was targeted six times but caught only two passes in Week 1, gaining 46 yards. Jackson looked healthy, but the entire Eagles offense struggled against the Washington Football Team. He and the Eagles will hope for better results against the Rams next week, but it's hard to rely on […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoGreg Ward Leads Eagles Wide Receivers In Targets In Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward led the Eagles wide receivers in targets in Week 1 with seven. Ward ended up catching five passes for 31 yards in a game where everyone on the Eagles offense except for Dallas Goedert struggled. Ward and quarterback Carson Wentz reportedly had an excellent rapport in training camp, so […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoZach Ertz Scores A Week 1 Touchdown
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was thoroughly outplayed by Dallas Goedert in Week 1, but Ertz was able to manage a decent game by scoring a touchdown. In total, Ertz caught three passes for 18 yards. His score came on a five-yard pass in the first quarter from Carson Wentz. The Eagles offense struggled […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDallas Goedert Leads The Eagles In Receiving In Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert led the Eagles in receiving in Week 1. He caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Goedert's touchdown was a second quarter 34-yard strike from Carson Wentz on one of his few good throws of the afternoon. Goedert also led the team in targets with nine. He'll […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCorey Clement Takes Over In Week 1 After Injuries Strike
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement took over the Eagles backfield in Week 1. Starter Miles Sanders (hamstring) was out, giving the start to Boston Scott. Scott then had to leave with an injury of his own, leaving the backfield to Clement. He ended up running the ball six times for 19 yards and caught […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoBoston Scott Has His Week 1 Cut Short
Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, starting in place of the injured Miles Sanders (hamstring), ran the ball nine times for 35 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards in Week 1. He was forced to leave the game with an injury and the backfield was taken over by Corey Clement. There's a huge […]
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