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James Washington Limited On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (groin) turned in a second straight limited practice on Thursday. If he's able to play in Week 6, Washington will be counted upon to help replace JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 5. Washington draws a plus matchup in Week 6 against a Seattle Seahawks […]
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Diontae Johnson - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had an uncharacteristic game in a Week 5 win over the Denver Broncos. The receiver is usually the target leader on the Pittsburgh offense but he finished with just two targets in the Week 5 win, his first game below 10 targets in 2021. With JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) out […]
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Chase Claypool Limited On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (hamstring) turned in a second straight limited practice on Thursday. Claypool originally missed Week 4 with a similar injury but was able to return to the field and post 130 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Fantasy gamers rostering Claypool are certainly hoping that […]
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Najee Harris - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris continues to dominate the backfield work for his team as the rookie has played on just over 86% of his team's offensive snaps thus far. Harris did miss some time in the fourth quarter last week due to cramping but he has not been listed on the injury list […]
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Ben Roethlisberger Expected To Play Against Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, hip) was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after he missed Wednesday's session. With that, the veteran signal-caller is expected to be under center when the Steelers take on the Seattle Seahawks at home in Week 6. Seattle represents a plus matchup for Pittsburgh's passing offense as they […]
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Richard Sherman Leaves TNF With Hamstring Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman injured his hamstring in his team's Thursday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles and will not return. Sherman went down about halfway through the first quarter and was seen being escorted back to the locker room by team trainers. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the […]
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Jarvis Landry Not Expected To Be Activated For Week 6
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) took a step closer to returning from injury as he has been running under supervision this week. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, however, Landry is unlikely to be designated for return from the injured reserve ahead of his team's Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Landry […]
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Kareem Hunt, Nick Chubb Miss Thursday Practice
Cleveland Browns running backs Kareem Hunt (wrist, knee) and Nick Chubb (calf) both missed practice on Thursday, making it two days in a row that the star runners have not been able to take the field. Hunt was spotted working off to the side while Chubb was not seen at all on Thursday. The Browns […]
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Cleveland Browns Defense A Top-12 Option In Week 6
The Cleveland Browns defense is coming off a rough road performance against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5 in which they allowed 47 points. Cleveland will look to regroup ahead of a home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. Arizona has a dangerous offense but they haven't been a stay-away matchup for […]
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Chase McLaughlin - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has emerged as a reliable fantasy kicker in 2021. The veteran has been perfect through five games, making all nine of his field goals and going 13-for-13 on his extra points. McLaughlin will take on the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 6 as he looks to keep his excellent […]
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Austin Hooper - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper may have been surpassed by David Njoku in his team's offense, despite opening the year as the team's starter. In Week 5, Hooper was held without a catch while playing on 72% of the snaps while Njoku exploded for 149 yards and a touchdown. Things might not get much […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has turned in two straight pedestrian outings, having caught just four passes for 47 yards over that span. He will look to change his fortunes in Week 6 as he takes on the Arizona Cardinals at home. Arizona represents a favorable matchup for Beckham as they are allowing […]
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Baker Mayfield - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off of his most productive game of the season in which he threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns. Mayfield will look to keep it going at home against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. Arizona has been tough against the pass this season as they are allowing […]
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Jarvis Landry Runs On Monday, Eligible To Return From IR
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) is eligible to be activated from the injured reserve this week and was able to run on Monday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Landry has missed the past three games with a sprained knee, but it is still unknown whether he will be activated for Week 6's […]
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Browns Defense Picks Up Two Sacks In Week 5
The Cleveland Browns defense struggled to contain Justin Herbert in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Cleveland allowed 493 yards of total offense while picking up two sacks and forcing one turnover in the loss. The Browns had several chances to pull away in the contest, but the defense was […]
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Chase McLaughlin Makes Two FGs In Week 5 Loss
Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made both of his field goals and three extra points in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. McLaughlin hit on field goals from 35 and 31 yards in the loss to the Chargers. The veteran kicker has been quite accurate for Cleveland this year, making […]
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David Njoku Rips Chargers For 149 Yards, TD
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a huge afternoon in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Njoku caught all seven of his targets for 149 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The veteran tight end easily paced the Browns in receiving, while going over 76 receiving yards […]
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Donovan Peoples-Jones Finishes With 70 Yards
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones managed to catch five of six targets for 70 yards in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Peoples-Jones finished second on the team in receiving, behind only David Njoku in the loss. The second-year wideout's performance can be categorized as unexpected as he hadn't […]
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Rashard Higgins Finds The End Zone Vs. Chargers
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins caught three of five targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Higgins came down with the first of Baker Mayfield's two touchdown passes on the afternoon, a seven-yard reception early in the second quarter. The veteran wideout […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. Quiet In Week 5 Loss
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught two of three targets for 20 yards in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Despite the Browns and Chargers combining for 89 points, Beckham was not able to get in on the fun as he finished fifth on the team in receiving […]
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Kareem Hunt Scores Twice In Week 5
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt notched a two-touchdown game in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Hunt carried the ball 12 times for 61 yards and two touchdowns while catching five of six targets for 28 yards in the contest. The multi-touchdown game gives Hunt five scores in five […]
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Nick Chubb Rushes For 161 Yards, TD In Loss
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb broke a two-game slump with a big outing against the Los Angeles Chargers in a 47-42 loss in Week 5. After slow outings in Weeks 3 and 4, Chubb carried the ball 21 times for 161 yards and a touchdown while adding a nine-yard reception in the loss. The […]
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Baker Mayfield Goes For 305 Yards, Two Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield turned in his best performance of the season in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Mayfield completed 23 of 32 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns while adding eight rushing yards in the loss. The veteran quarterback's Week 5 performance marks his first multi-touchdown […]
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Pat Freiermuth Catches Two Passes In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught both of his targets for seven yards in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Freiermuth and fellow tight end Eric Ebron both turned in slow outings as they combined for four catches for 17 yards in the win. Freiermuth has outproduced Ebron this season, […]
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Eric Ebron Catches Two Balls In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron caught both of his targets for 10 yards in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Ebron's slow 2021 season continues as he now has just five catches for 37 yards through five games as he has become an afterthought in the Pittsburgh offense. The veteran […]
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Steelers Defense Picks Up Two Sacks In Week 5 Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense turned in a solid effort in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Pittsburgh sacked Teddy Bridgewater twice and intercepted him once on the way to the win. The Steelers defense held the Broncos to just six points through the first three quarters before Denver came to life […]
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Chris Boswell Makes Two FGs In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made both of his field goals and went 3-for-3 on his extra points in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Boswell hit on field goals of 48 and 43 yards in the win over Denver to help the Steelers improve to 2-3. The veteran kicker has […]
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Chase Claypool Finds The End Zone In Week 5
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool turned in a big game in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. A week after getting sidelined by a hamstring issue, Claypool broke out for five catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in the win over Denver. On an afternoon where the Steelers only […]
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Diontae Johnson Hauls In 50-Yard TD
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught both of his targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Johnson, who usually commands double-digit targets in most games, only drew two looks on an afternoon where Ben Roethlisberger attempted a season-low 25 passes. The veteran receiver […]
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Najee Harris Finds End Zone, Plays Through Cramps Late
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee found the end zone for the third time in the past four games in a 27-19 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Harris carried the ball 23 times for 122 yards and a touchdown while chipping in two catches for 20 yards in the win. The rookie running […]
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