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Joe Flacco Looks To Be In Mid-Season Form
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco continued his strong preseason showing on Monday night against the Colts. The veteran completed seven of his nine passes, including a touchdown strike to newly acquired wide receiver John Brown. Flacco has performed well in both of his preseason appearances, throwing for touchdowns in both. It is possible that Flacco […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoUnder-the-Radar Route Runners To Target Late
Often times, what draws spectators and fantasy enthusiasts to a wide receiver is their size, their speed, their ability to reach over defenders and snatch balls out of the air, and their ability to score touchdowns. That’s all well and good, but rarely do we look at what makes a wide receiver truly special – […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoKenneth Dixon In Line For Preseason Debut Monday
Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon will make his preseason debut on Monday night against the Colts after sitting out the first few weeks of camp. The third-year back has flashed some skill in both the running and passing game when he's managed to stay healthy, which unfortunately hasn't been frequent. Dixon will battle veteran […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoMaxx Williams Back At Practice Thursday
Baltimore Ravens fourth-year tight end Maxx Williams returned to practice Thursday after missing the team's preseason game against the Rams. The oft-injured tight end will look to get back on track prior to the Sept. 1 roster cutdown as he battles for a spot on the Ravens roster. It will be an uphill climb for […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoTyreek Hill With An Interesting Comparison
In an interview on SiriusXM radio, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill compared himself and Sammy Watkins to LeBron James and Dwayne Wade on Tuesday. The speedster wideout cited his and Watkins' desire to make big plays down field and promised an offense that would provide plenty of them in 2018. A thunder-and-lightning approach […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoPatrick Mahomes Isn't Worried About Pass-Protection Concerns
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes quickly shot down questions concerning the Chiefs lackluster pass protection early in camp. Mahomes reiterated that he felt as if the pass protection he was receiving was effective enough that he was able to make the plays he needs to, but we certainly have to take this with a […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoJoe Flacco Looking Rejuvenated Early On
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has shown a renewed sense of vigor early on in camp, showing early chemistry with newly-acquired wide receivers John Brown and Michael Crabtree. The veteran quarterback has connected with Brown on multiple head-turning plays in practice, and while Crabtree has yet to flash his big-play ability, he's shown chemistry with […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoPPR Targets To Fade In Standard Leagues
As you’re skimming through all different sets of rankings, your ability to identify players who will either have or not have value based on your league’s scoring system is of utmost importance. Are you looking for a running back that is going to catch passes out of the backfield for PPR purposes or a wide […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoDamien Williams Suffers Injury At Practice
Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's practice. It's being speculated that the injury Williams sustained could possibly be connected to a surgery he had in the offseason, but the nature of the injury has not yet been reported. Williams showed very well in the Chiefs first preseason […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoDemarcus Robinson Pushing For Role In Chiefs Offense
Kansas City Chiefs third-year wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is making a case for the third wide receiver role in the Chiefs offense behind Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins. Robinson showed well in his first preseason game Thursday night, hauling in three of his four targets, including one for a touchdown. Despite the Chiefs offense being […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoKareem Hunt A Candidate For 300 Touches This Season?
Kansas City Chiefs second-year running back Kareem Hunt is a candidate for 300 touches this season, according to reports. Coach Andy Reid has stated that the Chiefs will look to play both tough and fast this season in utilizing all of the weapons their dynamic offense is equipped with. Hunt produced top-five numbers as a […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoSammy Watkins Seeing Less Targets Than Tyreek Hill
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins saw less targets than his teammate, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, in the Chiefs first preseason game against the Texans. This should most certainly be taken with a grain of salt as the first team offense was on the field for just nine snaps in Thursday's preseason opener. Watkins has […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoMarshall Yanda Returns To Practice
Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Marshall Yanda returned to 11-on-11 drills on Sunday. The future Hall of Famer was said to be fully engaged in team drills, while also tangling up with defensive tackle Brandon Williams after a play. The return of Yanda is good news for quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Alex Collins. Flacco […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoJohn Brown Showing Signs Of Resurgence
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown is showing some early chemistry with quarterback Joe Flacco and has been noted as the Ravens best wide receiver thus far into training camp. Brown proved to be valuable when healthy throughout his time in Arizona and is poised to have a nice role in the Ravens offense after battling […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoTerrelle Pryor Recovering From Broken Ankle
New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor said Monday after camp that he got off to a late start as he recovered from a broken ankle he sustained in 2017. Pryor has been slowly worked into the Jets wide receiver fold, as he's been limited to 10 to 12 snaps per practice with some individual […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoSam Darnold To Start Thursday For The Jets?
Kim Jones of the NFL network speculated Monday that New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, who has been taking all the first-team repetitions in practice, will start Thursday's preseason tilt against the Redskins. Darnold flashed all the signs of a potential franchise quarterback in his first preseason showing against the Falcons, completing 13 of […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoBilal Powell Has Irrelevant Showing Vs. Falcons
New York Jets running back Bilal Powell carried his mediocre 2017 performance into Friday's preseason matchup with the Falcons. The change-of-pace running back entered the game after teammate Isaiah Crowell left with a concussion and produced a mere five yards on six carries, adding one reception for seven yards. Powell has shown value when given […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoTeddy Bridgewater's Stock On The Rise
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater couldn't have looked better in his limited showing in Friday's preseason matchup. The oft-injured 25-year-old showed no signs of impact from his career-pausing injury, completing seven of eight passes, including a touchdown early in the first quarter. Most notably, Bridgewater showed strong mobility both inside and outside the pocket, […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoIsaiah Crowell Scores TD In Jets Debut
Newly-acquired New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell connected with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for a 16-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter of Friday's preseason matchup. The touchdown wound up being a costly one, however, as Crowell left the game after smashing through two defenders on his way into the end zone for the score. […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoSam Darnold Shines In Preseason Debut
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold showed well in his preseason debut with the team, completing 13 of his 18 passes, including a touchdown after taking over in the second quarter. Darnold entered the game and was welcomed by a showering of cheers from his home crowd and immediately made an impact driving the […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoRookie Tight End Chris Herndon Receiving Rave Reviews
New York Jets rookie tight end Chris Herndon is receiving nothing but positive reviews early on in camp. After an ACL injury caused him to slip to the fourth round of this year's draft, Herndon has caught the eye of new Jets offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates with his pass-catching and blocking ability early on. As […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoTerrelle Pryor In For Solid Role In Jets Offense
Newly-acquired New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor could be in for a solid role in the Jets offense this year, being reunited with former Cleveland Browns teammate Josh McCown. While McCown's starting role is all but sure, the quarterback targeted Pryor 140 times in a season, leading to 1,000-plus yards for the skilled receiver. […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoIsaiah Crowell In Line For Solid Workload
New York Jets newly-signed running back Isaiah Crowell is in line for a solid workload this season. While still viewed as a committee, the Jets backfield contains two running backs in Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire that have primarily excelled as pass catchers. Crowell is coming off a season of 200-plus carries for the Cleveland […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoBreshad Perriman Shows Well In Preseason Matchup
After struggling with drops early on in camp, Baltimore Ravens third-year wide receiver Breshad Perriman hauled in three receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night. Perriman's career has been plagued by knee injuries in both his rookie and sophomore seasons, and while he enters his third season on the roster bubble, he […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoAlex Collins Remains Atop The RB Depth Chart In Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins managed just two carries in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Rams, which comes as no surprise for a running back that should expect to see heavy volume throughout the regular season. For what it's worth, Collins averaged 13 yards per carry on each of his attempts. Collins is competing […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoMichael Crabtree Hauls In One Of Two Receiving Targets
Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught his first pass from his new quarterback Joe Flacco, connecting for a 30-yard reception early in the first quarter. Crabtree dropped his first target from Flacco, but it was nice to see the two connect before being taken out of the preseason matchup. Crabtree has some nice […]
Justin Friel 6 years agoLamar Jackson Flashes Rushing Ability
Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson rushed for a nine-yard touchdown in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. While Jackson was just seven of 18 through the air, he flashed some of his elusive rushing ability that we saw from him at Louisville. The rookie quarterback was more efficient than his first preseason […]
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