Vance McDonald A Low-End TE2 If He Plays

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) is tentatively expected to play in Week 2 after missing most of the preseason and Week 1's game against the Cleveland Browns with a foot injury. McDonald returned to practice on Wednesday, which tentatively puts him on track to play against the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. McDonald […]

Jose Peraza Hits 11th Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Peraza deposited a first-inning offering from Dodgers starter Ross Stripling into the seats for his 11th homer of the season. Overall, Peraza is hitting .293 with 81 runs, 53 RBI, and 22 […]

James Conner Primed For Another Huge Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner turned in an excellent game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, finishing with 192 total yards and two touchdowns. With Le'Veon Bell still away from the team, Conner handled all of the running back touches in the game. Bell isn't expected to return for Week 2, which sets […]

Ben Roethlisberger Draws Excellent Week 2 Matchup

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is coming off a disappointing Week 1 performance against the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger committed five turnovers in the game, which ended in a 21-21 tie. Look for the veteran quarterback to bounce back in Week 2 when the Steelers welcome the Kansas City Chiefs to Pittsburgh. Kansas City's pass defense […]

Josh Gordon A WR3 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon wound up catching just one pass for a 17-yard touchdown in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gordon saw just three targets in the game as quarterback Tyrod Taylor looked toward Jarvis Landry often on a rainy, slippery day. The Browns are now listing Gordon as a starter and […]

David Njoku Looks To Improve In Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a disappointing Week 1 performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching just three passes and struggling with drops in the game. The second-year tight end also tweaked his ankle during the game but was able to return to the field. He will look to bounce back in Week […]

Jarvis Landry A Fantastic Option In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry saw a whopping 15 targets come his way during his team's Week 1 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Look for Landry to continue to lead his team in targets in Week 2 when they travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints. While Landry saw his normal allotment […]

Duke Johnson A Flex Option In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson finished third on his team with six targets in Week 1. Unfortunately, he was only able to catch one of those targets for eight yards in the contest as quarterback Tyrod Taylor struggled with his accuracy. Johnson has a good chance to bounce back in Week 2 as the […]

Carlos Hyde Looks To Find End Zone Again in Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde found the end zone in Week 1, although he only gained 62 yards on 22 carries in the contest. The veteran running back will look to improve upon his efficiency when he travels to New Orleans to take on the Saints in Week 2. Hyde should benefit from playing […]

Nick Chubb Will Hope For More Work In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb saw just three touches in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chubb looked good in his limited work, ripping off a 17-yard run and finishing with 21 yards. For now, Chubb has been operating strictly as the backup to starting running back Carlos Hyde. While […]

Tyrod Taylor Draws Excellent Week 2 Matchup

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor struggled with his accuracy in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing just 15 of his 40 pass attempts. Despite the poor showing, the veteran quarterback is a prime candidate to bounce back in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. While it rained consistently during the entire game in […]

Still No Sign Of Le'Veon Bell On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers game meetings are set to begin at 9:00 AM EST on Wednesday and running back Le'Veon Bell is reportedly not in attendance. Bell, who has not reported to the Steelers after being franchised tagged in the offseason, appears likely to carry his holdout over at least through Week 2. With Bell out of […]

Joe Mauer Hits Grand Slam On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in his team's 10-5 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The veteran first baseman sent a fifth-inning offering from Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga over the fence for his fifth career grand slam. Mauer is now hitting .272 with six homers, 51 […]

Eugenio Suarez Picks Up Two Singles

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with two singles in his team's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. While he finished with two hits, it wasn't a great all-around game for the third baseman, who grounded into a double play and left four runners on base. Suarez is enjoying the […]

Josh Gordon Now Listed As Starting WR For Browns

The Cleveland Browns have listed Josh Gordon as one of the starting wide receivers ahead of their Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints. Gordon was supposedly not going to start in Week 1 and was only expected to play around 20 snaps. Instead, Gordon drew the Week 1 start and played on 78% […]

Joey Votto Drives In Two Runs On Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto stayed hot at the plate in his team's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Votto went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run double off of Dodgers starter Alex Wood to help lead his team to victory. Votto has been swinging the bat well of late, […]

Scooter Gennett Picks Up Four Hits Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett turned in a big night at the plate in his team's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gennett went 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in the contest. The veteran second baseman has been blistering at the plate lately, batting .358 with five homers, 17 runs, […]

Jose Peraza Swipes Two Bags Monday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza turned in a strong game on Monday in his team's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Peraza went 2-for-4 with three runs, one RBI, and two steals. The young infielder continues to hit well for Cincinnati, posting a .327 average over the past 30 days. Overall, Peraza is hitting […]

David Njoku Catches Three Balls, Leaves With Ankle Issue

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku had a rough time in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Njoku finished the game with three catches for 13 yards. The second-year tight end struggled with drops, an issue which carried over from the preseason. He also left the game after he injured […]

Josh Gordon Scores In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon caught one of his three targets for a 17-yard touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Gordon made an impressive play on the touchdown catch, snatching the ball over the top of the defender's helmet in the end zone to tie the game […]

Jarvis Landry Sees 15 Targets In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was busy in his Week 1 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Landry caught 7-of-15 targets for 106 yards in his team's 21-21 tie. The veteran receiver led his team in all receiving categories against Pittsburgh as he continues to be quarterback Tyrod Taylor's favorite target. The team-high 15 targets […]

Carlos Hyde Scores In Browns Debut

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde carried the ball 22 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Hyde also added one catch for three yards in the game. The veteran running back struggled to find much room to run against Pittsburgh but he […]

Tyrod Taylor Struggles With Accuracy In Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 15 of 40 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. On a rainy day, Taylor really struggled with his accuracy, missing receivers countless times throughout the afternoon. He did salvage his day with his legs, […]

Jesse James Racks Up 60 Yards In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James caught three passes for 60 yards in his team's 21-21 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. James, who drew the start with Vance McDonald inactive, showed fantasy owners that the Browns did not fix their issues defending the opposition's tight ends in the offseason. While James can't […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Posts 100-Yard Game In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster caught five of eight targets for 119 yards in his team's 21-21 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. The second-year receiver was impressive in the game, ripping off a 67-yard reception at the beginning of the third quarter which set the Steelers up for their second touchdown […]

Antonio Brown Goes For 93 Yards In Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown caught nine of 16 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Brown got off to a slow start in the game, catching just two passes in the first half. He came alive in the second half, however, catching […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has Five Turnovers In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a forgettable afternoon in his team's Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger committed five turnovers in the contest, throwing three interceptions and losing two fumbles. Overall, Roethlisberger completed 23-of-41 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown as the Steelers and Browns wound up in a 21-21 tie. […]

Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel and DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]

Joey Votto Hits Grand Slam On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-2 with a walk and a grand slam in his team's 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. The homer was Votto's first since July 9, ending a 36-game drought that goes down as the second-longest of his career. It was a sight for sore eyes […]

Le'Veon Bell Not On Team Bus To Cleveland Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not on the team buses to Cleveland on Saturday afternoon, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. There had been some hope within the organization that Bell would report on Saturday, the day before his team opens the season against the Cleveland Browns. This all but assures that Bell […]