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Cowboys Defense Comes Up Big in Week 9
The Dallas Cowboys Defense was excellent in Week 9 against the New York Giants. They recorded five sacks, grabbed an interception, and recovered two fumbles. The defensive unit allowed 18 points and scored a touchdown of their own. They were one of the top performing defensive units this week but will be asked to do […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBrett Maher Makes Three Field Goals and Four Extra Points
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher did a lot of work on Monday Night Football in Week 9. He made all four of his extra points and three of his four field goals, including a long of 52 yards. Maher is one of the better kicking options in fantasy football and should have another solid week […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMichael Gallup Scores in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup scored a touchdown in a Week 9 win over the division-rival New York Giants. That was just about all Gallup did, though, as he totaled two catches for 33 yards. He was targeted six times. His touchdown was a third-quarter 15-yarder from quarterback Dak Prescott. Gallup should be more […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoRandall Cobb Catches Six Passes in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb caught six passes in a Week 9 win over the New York Giants. Cobb was targeted eight times and gained 35 yards with his six grabs. He lost a fumble but was solid otherwise, helping Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense move the chains. Cobb is a low-upside option […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBlake Jarwin Scores on His Lone Week 9 Catch
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin only made one catch in Week 9, but it was a huge one. Jarwin scored on a 42-yard play from Dak Prescott in the second quarter. Jarwin hasn't been too involved this season, but he's shown some explosive potential in small doses. He could be a solid option if […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJason Witten Comes Up With Eight Catches in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten was heavily involved in a Week 9 win, making eight catches on nine targets. He gained 58 yards but was kept out of the end zone. Witten did his usual thing in this one, he just happened to do it a bit more often. He made several solid catches […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoAmari Cooper Makes Four Catches Count in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper made just four catches in Week 9, but he made them count, gaining 80 yards and scoring a touchdown. Cooper was targeted seven times in what ended up being an easy win for the Cowboys. His touchdown came on a 45-yard pass from Dak Prescott in the fourth quarter. […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoTony Pollard Gets Four Touches in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard touched the ball four times in a Week 9 win over the New York Giants. Pollard carried the ball three times, gaining 21 yards. He added one catch on three targets, gaining nine yards through the air. Pollard worked far behind starter Ezekiel Elliott but looked good on […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoEzekiel Elliott Runs for More Than 100 Yards Again in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was excellent on Monday Night Football in Week 9, running the ball 23 times for 139 yards. He was not targeted in the passing game this time around. Elliott's fantasy owners would have loved a touchdown, but no one can complain much about his six yard per carry average. […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDak Prescott Tosses Three Touchdowns in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott played mostly well on Monday Night Football in Week 9. He completed 22 of his 35 pass attempts for 257 yards and three touchdowns. He threw an interception and fumbled once, adding 12 yards on the ground on three carries. Prescott was a bit inefficient, but he made the plays […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDeSean Jackson Not Expected to Play Again in 2019
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) is not expected to play again in the 2019 season. Jackson will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle on Tuesday. It usually comes with a 4-6 week recovery at minimum, leaving Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor as the top wide receiving options for the Eagles for the […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoEagles Defense Does OK in Week 9
The Philadelphia Eagles Defense did fairly well in Week 9 in a win over the Chicago Bears. After holding the Bears scoreless in the first half, the Eagles ended up allowing 14 points, all on rushing touchdowns by Bears rookie David Montgomery. The Eagles defense recorded three sacks in the contest. They'll head into their […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJake Elliott Makes Three Field Goals in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made all three of his field-goal tries in Week 9, along with one of his two extra-point attempts. Two of Elliott's field goals came from 28 yards out and the other from 38 yards. He handled most of the scoring for the Eagles in this one and should continue to […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoNelson Agholor Catches Three Passes in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor came down with three passes in Week 9, gaining 21 yards. Agholor has fallen behind both tight ends and at least one running back in the passing game, leaving him fighting for scraps. Agholor hasn't shown anything to make fantasy owners feel like he should be a starting option […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoAlshon Jeffery Hauls In Four Passes in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery caught four passes in Week 9, gaining 36 yards. Jeffery led the Eagles wide receivers in catches and yards, but was behind both tight ends. This was expected to be a tough matchup for Jeffery, and it was exactly that. He'll have another hard matchup against the Patriots secondary […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDallas Goedert Catches Four Passes in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught four passes in a Week 9 win over the Chicago Bears, gaining 39 yards. Goedert had solidly outplayed Zach Ertz over the past few weeks, but Ertz went wild in this one, gaining over 100 yards. Goedert was still second on the team in receptions and yards and […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoZach Ertz Scores and Totals Over 100 Yards in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz broke out of a season-long slump in Week 9, catching nine passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. Ertz's score came on a 25-yard pass from Carson Wentz near the end of the first half. Ertz had looked like he was about to get passed on the depth chart […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDarren Sproles Handles Three Offensive Touches in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (quad) handled three touches on offense in his return to the lineup. He ran the ball twice for seven yards and hauled in a catch for three more yards. Sproles committed a fumble, but the Eagles were able to recover it. He will continue in his role as a […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMiles Sanders Handles 13 Touches in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) looked healthy in Week 9, running the ball 10 times for 42 yards and adding three catches for 31 more yards. Sanders was forced to leave the game in Week 8 with a shoulder injury but he played well when given the chance this week. His 13 […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJordan Howard Scores Another Touchdown in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard led the Eagles backfield again in Week 9. He scored a touchdown and gained 82 yards on 19 carries. He added another yard on his lone reception. Howard's touchdown was a 13-yard run in the third quarter. Howard out-touched Miles Sanders 20-to-13 and should continue to be the leader […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCarson Wentz Throws Just One Touchdown in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz led his team to another win in Week 9 despite a less-than-stellar fantasy performance. He completed 26 of his 39 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown. He added four runs for 15 more yards on the ground. Kicker Jake Elliott and the Eagles running game were all the team […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCowboys Defense Looks Good for Week 9 Lineups
The Dallas Cowboys Defense looks like a strong option for Week 9 fantasy lineups. Taking on the New York Giants on Monday Night Football and coming out of their bye week, the Cowboys defense could be one of the best units of the week. They were excellent in their last game against the Eagles two […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoEagles Defense Looks to Build on a Strong Performance
The Philadelphia Eagles Defense had one of their best performances of the season in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills and will look to build on that in Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. The Bears were able to get some offense going on the ground last week, but the Eagles front seven pose a […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBrett Maher a Solid Kicking Option in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher is a solid kicking option for Week 9 fantasy lineups. Maher has shown tons of leg strength this season and is an even better option in leagues with distance bonuses on field goals. The Cowboys shouldn't have much issue moving the ball against the New York Giants Defense, so Maher […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJake Elliott OK as a Kicker for Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott is an OK option as a fantasy kicker for Week 9. Elliott was perfect on the season heading into Week 8, but he missed an extra point in the win against the Buffalo Bills. Elliott isn't getting the kind of volume you usually like to see for a kicker in […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJason Witten Not a Great Starter in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is not a great fantasy starting option in Week 9. The Cowboys face off against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, and despite having a bad defensive unit overall, the one thing the Giants do decently is defend opposing tight ends. Witten is ranked in the bottom […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDallas Goedert Looks to Continue His Ascension in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will look to continue his ascension into the TE1 ranks in Week 9. The Eagles take on the Chicago Bears who, despite a very strong pass defense, can be exploited by opposing tight ends. Since Week 6, Goedert has seen just one less target than "starter" Zach Ertz, but […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoZach Ertz Hopes for a Boost in Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is having a very disappointing season and seems somewhat at risk of falling behind Dallas Goedert in Philly. Ertz has seen 17 targets and put up 19.2 PPR points since Week 6, while Goedert has seen 16 targets and compiled 37.9 points. For the season, Ertz has a mediocre […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoRandall Cobb Not a High-Upside Play in Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb is a low-upside option in Week 9. Despite a great matchup on Monday Night Football against a soft New York Giants Defense, Cobb is no better than a dart-throw filler option at the position. Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, and Michael Gallup are expected to take control of this game, […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMichael Gallup Set for a Solid Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is set for a solid Week 9 performance. The Cowboys will hit the road for a Monday Night Football contest against the New York Giants and their very forgiving defense. Gallup and Amari Cooper should have no problems getting open and moving the ball downfield. Gallup is a solid […]
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