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Nikola Vucevic Scores 23 Points With Full Line
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 20-plus points for the third time in his past four games as he helped lead his team to a victory over Cleveland on Monday. Vucevic delivered a very fantasy friendly line of eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, two triples and two steals in 31 minutes. The 30-year-old big […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAaron Gordon Produces Best Game Of Season In Win
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon enjoyed his best game of the season in a win over the Cavaliers. Gordon notched his first double-double, producing season-highs in points, 24, and rebounds, 11, while also shooting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc. Gordon's minutes were down in the previous three games as he dealt with a […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoPharaoh Brown Has Productive Day In Losing Effort
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown caught five passes for 48 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 41-38 loss to Tennessee. Brown's touchdown was his second of the year, as he finished his season strong. Still, the 26-year-old had compiled just nine catches for 115 yards for the season before taking the field for […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKeke Coutee Posts 90 Receiving Yards
Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee finished the season strong as a fill-in starter for Will Fuller V (suspension). Including Sunday's 90-yard effort, Coutee exceeded 50 receiving yards in four of his last five games, with two touchdowns scored in that span. The 23-year-old struggled to hold onto the football at times, as he fumbled […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBrandin Cooks Explodes For 166 Yards, Two Scores On 16 Targets
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught 11 of 16 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-38 loss to the Titans. Cooks' 16 targets were an amazing season-high, as were the yards and touchdowns. It was a great finish to a superb season for the 27-year-old, who racked up his fifth 1000-yard […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDavid Johnson Totals 120 Scrimmage Yards, One Score
Houston Texans running back David Johnson may have been overshadowed by Derrick Henry's monster performance, but he still had himself a good game. Johnson turned 17 touches into 120 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in a narrow loss to Tennessee. The veteran back finished the season with three touchdowns and an average of 131 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDeshaun Watson's Heroic Effort Falls Just Short
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 28 of 39 passes for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in a 41-38 loss to the Titans. Down 24-9, Watson proceeded to lead his team to three scoring drives, two of which ended with touchdown passes to Brandin Cooks. The Texans may have gone 4-12, but it […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoSaints Defense Dominant In Victory
The New Orleans Saints Defense was dominant in a 33-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans intercepted a season-high five passes and recorded three sacks in the blowout win. The defensive line harassed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and forced him into some errant throws, then proceeded to do the same thing to backup P.J. Walker. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJared Cook Hauls In Touchdown Catch Against Carolina
New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook had another productive game in a win over the Panthers. Cook produced 43 receiving yards and a touchdown catch, his seventh of the season. The veteran tight end caught a pass down the seam from Drew Brees with multiple Panthers surrounding him- the two seem to be getting […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMarquez Callaway Totals 51 Receiving Yards
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway hauled in three of four targets for 51 receiving yards in a victory over Carolina. Callaway stepped up as the team's number-two wideout, producing the second-highest receiving yard mark on the team and the third-highest number of targets. He's had some dud games but has exceeded 50 receiving […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoEmmanuel Sanders Leads Team In Receiving
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders caught eight of a team-high 13 targets for 61 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 33-7 win over the Panthers. Sanders worked as a short-yardage target for Drew Brees, as his longest catch of the day went for nine yards. It was a money-making day for the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTy Montgomery Excels As Fill-In Starter
New Orleans Saints running back Ty Montgomery carried the ball 18 times for 105 rushing yards and caught a pass for two receiving yards in a big win over Carolina. With starters Alvin Kamara (COVID-19) and Latavius Murray (close contact) both ruled out for the game, the lead back role was thrust into Montgomery's hands, […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDrew Brees Tosses Three Touchdown Passes In Win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 22 of 32 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-7 victory over the Panthers. Brees bounced back in the touchdown department, throwing one to three different receivers a week after going scoreless. It hasn't always been pretty- he's averaged below 7 yards per attempt in […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoYounghoe Koo Makes Five Kicks In Losing Effort
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra points in a 44-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Koo finished off an incredible year, as he made 37 of 39 field goals and 33 of 36 extra points to finish as fantasy football's K2. He likely wouldn't have […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoHayden Hurst Catches Touchdown For Third Straight Game
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst hauled in a receiving touchdown for the third straight game in a 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers. Hurst broke free in the back of the end zone for his sixth touchdown catch of the season to put the Falcons within a field goal of the lead. The 27-year-old set […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoRussell Gage Delivers 91 Yards And A Touchdown
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage finished his third season in Atlanta strong with nine catches for 91 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers. Gage was the apple of Matt Ryan's eye in this one, as he led the team in receptions and yards, hauling in a 19-yard score for his fourth of […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCalvin Ridley Paces Team In Targets In Loss
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught eight of 12 targets for 52 receiving yards in a losing effort to the Buccaneers. Ridley saw 10+ targets for the eighth time this season, finishing up a monster year. He ended up being an excellent value for those who selected him in the third round, as he […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTodd Gurley II Has Disappointing End To Season
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II carried the ball nine times for just 18 rushing yards in a 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay. Gurley added a catch for 17 yards as he finished the season with a dud. The 26-year-old recorded 195 carries, a new career-low, for 678 rushing yards and nine touchdowns after […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMatt Ryan Throws For 265 Yards And Two Scores
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed 29 of 44 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns in a 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers. It's Ryan's third game in a row with at least 250 passing yards and two touchdowns. The loss puts the Falcons' final record at 4-12 as they head into an offseason of […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTyler Boyd A Flex Play In Return From Injury
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd gets a tough matchup for his return to the field after missing last week. Boyd will face off with the Ravens' 14th-ranked pass defense that has allowed just 11 touchdowns to wideouts this year. The 26-year-old picked up 42 yards on six targets in his first meeting with the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTee Higgins A WR3 Against Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins faces a difficult matchup in Week 17. Higgins is coming off of a strong 6-99-1 effort in a loss to the Texans- but may find more resistance against the Ravens' 14th-ranked pass defense. Higgins will also have to contend with Tyler Boyd for targets, as the latter is returning […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGiovani Bernard A Solid Play
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard has delivered two strong performances in back-to-back games after fizzling out for several weeks. Bernard is coming off of a scoreless, 131-yard day against the Texans with the Ravens Defense coming to town. While still stout against the ground game, the Ravens have at least shown some signs of […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoBrandon Allen A QB2 Against Baltimore
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen gets a tough matchup in Week 17 against the Ravens. Allen was able to dissect a bad Texans' defense for two scores last week, though the matchup is about to get a lot harder. This Ravens pass rush has been fearsome in the last two games, with 11 sacks. Allen […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoRavens Defense A Must-Play Against Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens Defense gets an extremely favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Baltimore is in position to clinch a playoff berth and could beat down the hapless Bengals in the season's final game. The Ravens defense has racked up 11 sacks in their last two games- and is playing dominant football […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMark Andrews A Top-Five Option In Week 17
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has picked up right where he left off since returning from the COVID/Reserve list. Andrews has compiled at least five receptions and 60 receiving yards in all three games since his return. That's an excellent floor for fantasy purposes, with the ceiling perhaps yet to be reached. Andrews has […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAntonio Gibson, Terry McLaurin Expected To Play
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) and wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) are expected to suit up for a huge Week 17 game against the Eagles. Both players didn't practice at all this week, though head coach Ron Rivera said both players "are good to go." Gibson returned last week after missing two […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJ.K. Dobbins A Fringe RB1 Against Cincinnati
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins has been on a tear after a quiet start to his rookie campaign. Dobbins has produced at least 50 rushing yards and a touchdown in five straight games, averaging 5.4 yards per carry in that span. With Mark Ingram II (illness) expected to be inactive and Gus Edwards (back), […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoLarry Fitzgerald Trending In Wrong Direction For Sunday
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (groin) is not expected to play in Week 17 against the Rams. Fitzgerald wasn't able to take the practice field all week, though perhaps the absence of Christian Kirk (COVID) will force the team to re-evaluate the former's availability. If he doesn't go, it will be receivers KeeSean Johnson […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMarquise Brown Has Upside In Week 17
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown has a favorable matchup against the Bengals in the season's final game. Brown has been excellent lately, as he's exceeded 50 receiving yards or scored a touchdown in each of his last five games. After struggling to connect on deep plays, we've seen the explosive wideout haul in three […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoLamar Jackson Poised To Finish Strong Against Bengals
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is poised to finish the regular season strong against the Bengals in Week 17. Jackson has generally treated his meetings with Cincinnati like opportunities to rack up fantasy points, as he owns 789 career passing yards as well as 345 rushing yards, his second-highest totals against AFC North squads. Last […]
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