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Albert Wilson Hauls in Five Receptions in Preseason Loss
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson caught five passes for 39 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 preseason loss to the Panthers. With Devante Parker and Kenny Stills shelved for this game Wilson assumed the slot role for Miami, a role he thrived in with Kansas City last season. When everyone is healthy it's unclear what […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoKenyan Drake Rushes for 54 Yards in Preseason Loss Friday
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake rushed for 54 yards on eight carries in the Dolphins' 27-20 preseason loss to the Panthers. He also caught three passes for four yards. Without Frank Gore or Kalen Ballage Drake was the main back in this one, and rushed well against one of the best rush defenses in […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoRyan Tannehill Throws for 100 Yards in Preseason Loss Friday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was 14-for-17 passing for 100 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins 27-20 preseason loss to the Panthers. Tannehill got much more playing time this game compared to last week, when he only played one series and attempted six passes. Tannehill is looking healthy after coming off […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoStop that Hype Train! George Kittle (TE, SF)
Unless an owner commits heavy draft capital into a tight end, we’re usually left scrambling for someone towards the end of the draft. This season is no different, with hype trains surrounding late round tight ends like Trey Burton, Tyler Eifert, and David Njoku. One player, sandwiched in the middle of those aforementioned tight ends, […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoJerome Baker Receiving High Marks in Practice
Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Jerome Baker has received heavy praise from both the Dolphins coaching staff and front office this preseason in training camp. Baker, a third round pick out of Ohio State, could become a starting linebacker for the Dolphins. He replaced incumbent strong-side linebacker Stephone Anthony in practice on Sunday and has been […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoKendall Langford Signs With Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins signed defensive lineman Kendall Langford two days after cutting defensive tackle Gabe Wright for a practice altercation. Langford has played both defensive end and defensive tackle in his career, but will likely serve as a tackle on the Dolphins' 4-3 defense. He spent time with Indianapolis, New Orleans, and Houston last season, […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoContact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 20: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoDeVante Parker Could Miss Two Weeks With Hand Injury
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (hand) could miss two weeks after suffering a hand injury in practice on Sunday after colliding with cornerback Xavien Howard. He has been held out of practice for the last two days and his status for the September 9 season opener is in doubt. The injury is a broken […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoGabe Wright Cut By Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins released defensive tackle Gabe Wright on Monday after a practice altercation with running back Kenyan Drake. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald this was one of several fight that took place during practice, however Wright elbowed Drake in the back of the head while Drake was not wearing a helmet. This […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoAre You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 20)
Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. This week we're looking at another of the Rays' pseudo-starters, a brand new Yankee, and a surprising second half from a Ranger. […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoKalen Ballage Kicked Out of Huddle by Ryan Tannehill in Practice Sunday
Miami Dolphins rookie running back Kalen Ballage was kicked out of the huddle by quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Sunday. Tannehill also berated Ballage after the incident to press the issue. Ballage apparently missed a blocking assignment which led to a sack of Tannehill. Tannehill had the support of his coaching staff, as head coach Adam […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoBashaud Breeland Visits Miami Dolphins
Cornerback Bashaud Breeland is visiting with the Miami Dolphins today. They are interested in signing the 25-year-old free agent. Breeland spent the first four seasons of his career with Washington, where he started opposite Josh Norman last season. The Dolphins' brass must not have been happy with what they saw from their secondary in Thursday's […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got a 12 game featured slate on DraftKings today, and a few big spots from the usual suspects on offense. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Indians all take on bad pitchers, and there is of course a Coors Field game. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoWhy Zero RB Won't Work in 2018
Take yourself back to the 2015 draft season. We had just come off the year of the receiver, highlighted by breakout rookie seasons from Odell Beckham Jr. and Mike Evans, and career years from Emmanuel Sanders and Golden Tate. In 2014, 23 players had 1,000 or more receiving yards and 10 had more than 1,300. […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoMike Hull Carted Off the Field With Knee Injury
Miami Dolphins linebacker Mike Hull (knee) had to be carted off the field in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. The injury looked serious for Hull and potentially season-ending. While he is the backup middle linebacker, Hull is a key member of the Dolphins' special teams unit. The Dolphins defense really isn't a […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoKalen Ballage Tallies 60 Total Yards in First Preseason Game
Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage had 10 carries for 37 rushing yards and three catches for 23 yards in the Dolphins' 26-24 loss to the Buccaneers. With Frank Gore not receiving a touch and Kenyan Drake only playing one series Ballage served as the feature back for Miami in this preseason contest. A fourth […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoKenyan Drake Gets Three Carries in First Preseason Game
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake got three carries and picked up 16 yards in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. Drake only played the opening series before being lifted. It's common for starters to only play one or two series in early preseason games, so it's nice to see Drake get the […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoRyan Tannehill Plays One Series in First Preseason Game
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) was 4-for-6 for 32 yards passing in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. This was Tannehill's first game action since 2016 after he suffered a torn ACL in his knee that season. Most starters won't play more than a series or two in early preseason games, so […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoAre You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 19)
Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. This week we're looking at the two top pitching prospects from 2016, as well as a pitching prospect from 2013 that failed […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/5/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got a ten game featured slate on DraftKings this Sunday. With one clear top pitching option in Aaron Nola ($12,400 vs. MIA) we're going to have to get creative in order to differentiate ourselves in tournaments on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoKevin Gausman To The Braves - Fantasy Implications
With so many big-name players changing teams this trade deadline Kevin Gausman may fly under the radar. On the surface, he doesn’t look like much, with a 5-8 record and 4.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 7.55 K/9 in 21 starts with Baltimore this season. However, this move to Atlanta could be exactly what Gausman needs […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoRyan Tannehill OK After Incidental Contact in Practice
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shin) was accidentally kicked in the shin during practice on Wednesday. He fell to the ground and writhed in pain, but thankfully did not re-aggravate the knee injury which cost him the entire 2017 season. There were reports out of training camp that Tannehill looked healthy and ready to play, […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoA.J. Derby Considered Day-To-Day
Miami Dolphins tight end A.J. Derby (foot) is day-to-day with a minor foot injury. This doesn't appear to be serious and probably won't hold him out of practice for longer than a few days. Derby was practicing with the first team and appears to be the frontrunner for the starting tight end job in Miami. […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoContact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 18: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoAre You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 18)
Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. The Texas Rangers took it to the Houston Astros this weekend, becoming the first team to sweep the Astros this season. That […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoRyan Tannehill Looking Healthy in Training Camp
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) was showing no ill effects coming off of ACL surgery in training camp, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. His mobility reportedly look as good as it was prior to surgery. Though the Dolphins brought in Brock Osweiler and Bryce Petty this offseason it seems like Tannehill will be […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoChris Ivory (RB, BUF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~165 CURRENT ADP: ~180 ANALYSIS: It’s always tough to deal with legal situations in fantasy football, especially since the NFL has proven to be inconsistent with its punitive measures regarding domestic violence situations in the past. Regardless, the fantasy fallout of a potential LeSean McCoy suspension would shift the entire outlook of the Bills offense […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoTerrelle Pryor (WR, NYJ) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~220 CURRENT ADP: ~230 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor fell flat on his face during his only season in Washington. He followed up his 1000 yard 2016 with a season of injuries and letdowns, culminating in just nine games played, 240 receiving yards, and one touchdown before hitting injured reserve in […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We've got an 11-game slate this Sunday on DraftKings, with OAK @ COL predictably posting the biggest total with a 12.0 O/U. KC @ NYY, PHI @ CIN, and TOR @ CWS are all tied for second highest with a 9.5 O/U. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]
Elliott Baas 6 years agoContact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?
Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]
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