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Chargers Have Major Plans For Quentin Johnston In 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers have "major plans" for wide receiver Quentin Johnston this season, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman intends to manufacture opportunities for the second-year player, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Specifically, the Chargers want to give him more opportunities to produce after the catch, which is an area where […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoGreg Roman Has Praise For J.K. Dobbins
Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman spoke highly of J.K. Dobbins (Achilles), saying he is "as good as anybody" when healthy, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Dobbins has endured several major season-ending injuries before, but his offseason recovery has gone quite well and he's in the mix for the lead-back […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoTip Reiman Will Have A Role In 2024
Arizona Cardinals tight end Tip Reiman "should carve out a role" this season, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Even though the third-round rookie is clearly a notch below Trey McBride on the depth chart, the expectation is that Reiman will still get looks within Arizona's offense. The insiders note that Cardinals […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoRomeo Doubs Emerging As Best Packers Receiver?
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs "has had the most consistently good showing so far and has separated himself as Jordan Love's go-to guy in any situation," according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com. It's been challenging to decipher reports about the Packers' wide receiver corps this offseason, but Graziano seems convinced that Doubs has […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoJason Brownlee Fighting For Roster Spot
New York Jets wide receiver Jason Brownlee isn't a lock to make the 53-man roster but can help his cause by performing well in Week 1 of the preseason, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Cimini notes that Brownlee had a slow start to camp but has started to trend in the right direction recently. […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoSione Vaki Leads Backfield In Preseason Opener
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki rushed four times for 29 yards during Thursday's preseason loss to the New York Giants. He broke off a solid 15-yard run in the effort, but perhaps his best play was a fumble recovery after a Giants defender lost the football on an interception return. A fourth-round pick out […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoNate Sudfeld Picked Off In Loss To Giants
Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld completed just 13 of 24 passes for 96 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception during Thursday's preseason opener against the New York Giants. He also rushed three times for an additional 14 yards on the ground. The 30-year-old played most of the game, only ceding reps to Hendon Hooker (head) […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoHendon Hooker Leads Lions In Rushing Thursday
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (head) completed five of nine passes for 36 yards during Thursday's preseason opener against the New York Giants. He was also productive on the ground, rushing four times for a team-leading 34 yards on the ground. Nearly half of his yardage came on a 16-yard run, which was the Lions' […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoIsaiah Williams Stands Out In Preseason Opener
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams caught all four of his targets for a total of 35 yards during Thursday's preseason loss against the New York Giants. Undrafted out of Illinois, Williams is now firmly in the mix for a depth role after a solid showing in Week 1 of the preseason. He showcased considerable […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoJaQuae Jackson Catches Big Touchdown Pass In Win
New England Patriots wide receiver JaQuae Jackson turned his lone target into a 38-yard touchdown reception during Thursday's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. The 24-year-old was on the receiving end of a deep strike delivered by fellow rookie Joe Milton III. Jackson made a nice adjustment in open space, ultimately hauling in the pass […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoKayshon Boutte Leads Receiving Corps Thursday
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught three of his six targets for a total of 53 yards during Thursday's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. The former LSU receiver saw his snaps alongside quarterbacks Joe Milton and Bailey Zappe, who are competing for the third-string role ahead of the 2024 season. Boutte himself […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoJoe Milton III Impressive In Preseason Debut
New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III completed four of six passes for 54 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. He was also effective on the ground, rushing five times for 22 additional yards. The Tennessee product is believed to be competing for the No. 3 quarterback job, given […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoKevin Harris Finds End Zone In Win
New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris rushed eight times for 22 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. In the passing game, he hauled in one of three targets for an additional six yards through the air. Harris is heading into his third pro season, but he's still just […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoTerrell Jennings Registers Eight Touches Thursday
New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings rushed for 38 yards on six carries during Thursday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. He also contributed in the passing game, hauling in both of his targets for a total of 11 yards. Jennings is a 23-year-old undrafted rookie out of Florida A&M. Despite his strong pro […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoWhat Is The IR Spot In Fantasy Football? How Does it Work?
NFL players put their bodies on the line every week. Whether it's a quarterback leading his receiver into a nasty hit, an offensive lineman using all of his power to hold back a defender, or a linebacker laying out a running back at the line of scrimmage, every player in the league is going to […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoMikey Romero Finding Some Power
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Mikey Romero, who picked pro baseball over a commitment to LSU in 2022, continues to make a positive impression during his age-20 season. The former first-round pick has an aggressive mindset at the plate, fighting off challenging pitches and putting plenty of baseballs in play. While his K/BB ratio is […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoCooper Bowman Homers Three Times In Big Week
Oakland Athletics infield prospect Cooper Bowman has a short, right-handed swing that allows him to make plenty of contact while keeping his strikeout rate in check. He's not a major power threat but rather will attack teams with his ability to get on base and swipe bags. His excellent run tool not only helps him […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoDominic Perachi Strikes Out 11 In Scoreless Outing
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Dominic Perachi boasts a three-pitch mix, headlined by a low-90s fastball. He also deploys a low-80s slider and a loopy curveball. The left-hander has had trouble locating his breaking ball, but he can afford to have a little less control given that he's generated plenty of swings and misses on his […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoCarlos Jimenez Goes 11-For-18 In Big Week
Seattle Mariners outfielder Carlos Jimenez's ascension to prominence in the minors was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and injuries, but he finally showed flashes in 2023 and has now come on very strong in 2024. The left-handed outfielder is capable of hitting baseballs in all parts of the zone, though he could benefit from […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Even as the All-Star Break led to a reduced schedule last week, there were still plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoDolphins Sign Emmanuel Ogbah
The Miami Dolphins are signing pass-rusher Emmanuel Ogbah, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The deal came to fruition after Ogbah's successful workout with the team on Monday. Miami was in need of reinforcements on defense with Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) and Bradley Chubb (knee) not expected to be ready for Week 1, and Shaquil […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoAaron Rodgers Reports For Training Camp
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) officially reported to training camp on Tuesday morning, according to a photo posted on the team's official X account. Rodgers had previously skipped minicamp and was subsequently fined, but he's back at the Jets' facilities as training camp gets underway across the NFL. Rodgers is looking to make […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoHaason Reddick Extends Holdout Into Training Camp
New York Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick will continue to hold out as training camp gets underway, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Reddick skipped minicamp and continues to take a firm stance on his contract status with the regular season just six weeks away. The Jets acquired Reddick from the Eagles this offseason, […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoMatthew Stafford Absent From Training Camp Monday
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was not among the many players who reported to training camp on Monday night, according to Cameron DaSilva of The Rams Wire. While we don't have an official word on Stafford's absence, it's likely related to his ongoing contract impasse with the Rams. Stafford, who still has three years […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoNyheim Hines Could Return Kicks, Play Third Downs
Cleveland Browns running back Nyheim Hines (knee) is still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered during a jet ski accident last summer, but the team believes he could compete to be their third-down back and primary kick returner if healthy, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Specifically, Jackson notes that Hines could compete […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoJerome Ford's Role Dependent On Teammates
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford enters 2024 with a chance to sit atop the depth chart, but his exact role will depend on the status of Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee), according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Both injured running backs are recovering from ACL tears, with Chubb working his way […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers to our weekly article about hot MLB prospects to watch for fantasy baseball, as we head into Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. Today we'll be looking at MLB prospects Brayan Buelvas, Jace Kaminska, Jack Brannigan, JR Ritchie and Sean McLain. The minor league baseball season continues to provide us […]
Andersen Pickard 4 months agoSean McLain Finally Making Noise In Minors
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Sean McLain, 23, is a former fifth-round pick who hadn't made much noise in the minors until this past week. Not a reliable contributor on offense this season and an unlikely threat to hit home runs or swipe bases, McLain may need to depend on his glovework to ascend the levels […]
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