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Rashaad Penny Shines In Limited Action
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny was only credited with 44 yards on Monday night, but he ran much more than that. During his longest run, which was recorded as a 17-yard gainer, Penny went all the way from the left sideline to the right in order to find running room. Highlights later revealed that […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoChris Carson Grinds 90 Yards Against Vikings
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson was one of the brightest spots on Seattle’s offense when they beat the Vikings 21-7 on Monday night. Carson’s 4.1 YPC certainly wasn’t special, but he broke off a couple big runs and played a critical role in Seattle getting the win as he tallied up 90 total yards […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoRussell Wilson Struggles In Win
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson got the win, but it was hard-fought. Wilson was held to just 72 yards passing by the Vikings, and he threw an absolutely horrific interception at the end of the first half. It was Wilson’s lowest passing total in his career, but he made a couple huge runs that ended […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoUchenna Nwosu Comes Through In The Clutch
Los Angeles Chargers rookie linebacker Uchenna Nwosu came up big in Sunday’s game against Cincy to help seal the win. With 30 seconds left to go in the game and the Chargers up by five, Nwosu made an incredible speed rush to bring Bengals quarterback Jeff Driskel to the ground and end the Bengals final […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMichael Badgley Nails 59-Yarder
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley was working with a different kind of magic in Week 14. To cap off a ridiculous drive at the end of the first half, Badgley drilled a 59-yard kick that was truly a thing of beauty. He would finish the day 4-for-4 on field goals, which proved critical in […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoAntonio Gates Hauls In Critical First Down
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates got another chance to connect with Philip Rivers on Sunday as his QB found him for a pair of catches on the day. One of those was even for a critical first down that reminded the home crowd of the pair’s incredible history together. While Gates is destined […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTyrell Williams Snags Three Passes
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams was targeted three times on Sunday against the Bengals, and he caught all three throws. Unfortunately, they were all for short yardage that was basically inconsequential in the fantasy realm. Williams’ ability is that of a 1,000-yard receiver, but LA is just blessed with more depth than they […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTravis Benjamin Almost Silent In Week 14
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin was mostly just a ghost on Sunday against Cincinnati. Benjamin finished with just one catch on one target for 11 yards, and Philip Rivers was almost never even looking Benjamin’s way. Even with the offense struggling mightily in the second half, Benjamin’s number just wasn’t called. His playing […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Williams Makes Critical Catches
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams only logged three catches for 45 yards on Sunday, but they came when the team needed them most. Unfortunately, Williams had a fourth catch overturned on review, but it certainly looked like it should have been a good catch. Williams was unable to find the end zone, so […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoKeenan Allen Leads The Way In Week 14
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was the man through the air once again in Week 14 as he was the team’s leading receiver and snagged a touchdown for the fifth straight game. Allen was particularly deadly on the team’s first drive, culminating in an acrobatic end zone grab for the score. Unfortunately, Allen […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJustin Jackson Held In Check By Cincy
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson looked the part on Sunday as he was held to just 21 rushing yards on seven carries against the Bengals. Jackson did have a 17-yard reception during one of LA’s early drives, but besides that, he was mostly quiet on the day. Most of Jackson’s opportunities came […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoPhilip Rivers Is Average Against Bengals
It wasn't nearly as impressive a game from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers as the rest of the season has been, but he still helped pull out the win. Rivers was 19-for-29 for 220 yards and one touchdown, but it was his first game this season without multiple touchdown passes. It wasn't a bad […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJatavis Brown Shines In Starting Role
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jatavis Brown started this season as a backup, but when the injury fairy came calling, he stepped up and is now running the show. The third-year veteran has stepped into the lead role without a problem, and he’s now the man with the mic on defense. Even though the defense has […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMichael Badgley Gets Wonderful Kicking Weather
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley has been the answer to a lot of Chargers fans’ prayers so far. The Chargers looked like they were going to be hamstrung by a terrible kicking game once again this season, but Badgley’s proven to be a miracle worker. Since taking over the job, Badgley has made seven […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTyrell Williams May Get A Couple Looks
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams has disappeared into the background once again after his star turn in Weeks 7-9. Williams came to life over a three-week span where he recorded 259 yards and four touchdowns, but he’s since become nothing but window dressing on the field. Since Week 10, Williams has tallied seven […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Williams Will Likely Get A Couple Chances
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has been almost entirely dependent upon touchdowns for his fantasy value this season, and Sunday will be another opportunity for him. Williams has only been held without a catch in one game this season, so it’s almost a sure thing that he’ll get a couple chances to make […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTravis Benjamin Is A Long Shot To Score
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin showed he’s still a threat when he took one to the house last week, but no matter what team LA is facing, he’s a long shot to actually put up any decent fantasy points. Benjamin is buried on the depth chart behind Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Tyrell […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoKeenan Allen Should Extend Touchdown Streak
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is working on a streak of four straight games with a touchdown, and he looks like a likely candidate to keep it going against the Bengals. Cincy is one of the softest defenses in the league, and Allen has been on an absolute rampage over the last month. […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJustin Jackson Should See Regular Carries
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson stole the show last week as Austin Ekeler’s backup, and it’s looking more like he’ll be the go-to guy this week. Head coach Anthony Lynn verified that the situation will be a timeshare between the two this week, and he even mentioned the possibility of Jackson getting […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoAustin Ekeler Expected To Share Carries
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler will be sharing carries once again on Sunday when the team faces the Bengals. Head coach Anthony Lynn told reporters that Ekeler is getting worn down and is too valuable on special teams to overuse on the offense, so he is expected to share carries with rookie Justin […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoPhilip Rivers Primed For Huge Week
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebrates his 37th birthday on Saturday, and he should get a wonderful present on Sunday when he gets to face the Bengals defense. Cincinnati’s defense has surrendered the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season, and Sunday should be no different. Rivers is having a dark-horse MVP season […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJustin Jackson Shines Against Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson may have snatched a couple spot starts away from Austin Ekeler on Sunday night. While Ekeler was given the start against Pittsburgh, he proved ineffective and was relieved by Jackson. Jackson showed up in the second half, and he ended up being instrumental in the Chargers comeback […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMichael Badgley Makes Interesting Game-Winner
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley was the hero on Sunday night as he knocked through the game-winning kick as time expired, but getting there took an odd series of events. Facing a 39-yard field goal opportunity with three seconds left in a primetime game, Badgley missed. Fortunately, Pittsburgh’s defense was clearly offsides, so he […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJoey Bosa Helps Knock Out Pittsburgh
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa helped deliver the knockout blow against the Steelers on Sunday night when he sacked quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. With the Chargers down by a touchdown entering the fourth quarter, Bosa made a critical sack on Big Ben that held the Steelers deep in their own territory. The resulting punt […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTravis Benjamin Scores First TD of 2019
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin finally got on the board by snagging a 46-yard touchdown in the win over the Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Benjamin has been hampered by injuries all season, but he’s grabbed five passes over the last two games to show that there’s a still a little life in […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Williams Snags Every Target
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams caught all three passes thrown his way on Sunday night against the Steelers. Williams finished with 52 yards receiving on the game, good for second-most on the team, but he was held without a touchdown. It’s only the second time in the last seven games that Williams has […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoKeenan Allen Lights Up Pittsburgh
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was a monster in Pittsburgh on Sunday night as he caught 14 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers win. Allen has now recorded a touchdown in four straight games, and the 148 receiving yards is his largest single-game total in over a year. The […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoAustin Ekeler Underperforms In Starting Role
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler got another chance to be the main man on Sunday night against the Steelers, but he was underwhelming as the starter once again. Ekeler has been fantastic as the change-of-pace back when Melvin Gordon is active, but with Gordon sidelined with a knee injury, Ekeler looked terrible in […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoPhilip Rivers Sharp Against Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was great in the win against the Steelers on Sunday night. Rivers finished the night 26-for-36 for 299 yards and two touchdowns while throwing no interceptions for the second straight game. Though the LA offense was a little slow coming around, Rivers showed his skills in a huge fourth-quarter […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoBobby Wagner Seals Game With Pick-Six
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner did it all on Sunday. He racked up 12 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and then, just to top it off, he took an interception 98 yards for a touchdown to finish off San Francisco. Wagner is once again in the running for Defensive Player of the Year, though […]
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