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Lil'Jordan Humphrey Hauls In 27-Yard Reception
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught just one pass for 27 receiving yards in Sunday's blowout loss to the Panthers. Humphrey ended up as the team's leading receiver in a disappointing day for the offense. The 23-year-old has yet to seize the opportunity in front of him with Michael Thomas (ankle) sidelined, as […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDeonte Harris Held To One Catch
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris caught one pass for nine receiving yards, adding one carry for a rushing yard in Sunday's loss to Carolina. Harris was looking to build upon a solid Week 1 effort that saw him haul in a long touchdown from Jameis Winston, though it was not to be, as […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMarquez Callaway Held To Just Two Receptions In Loss
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway caught two of four targets for eight receiving yards in a Week 2 loss to Carolina. The Saints offense as a whole failed to bring their best effort, though Callaway has now disappointed for two straight weeks after putting together a strong preseason. If there was any positive […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTony Jones Jr. Has Quiet Day Against Panthers
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. was held to just seven rushing yards in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Jones saw three carries to Alvin Kamara's eight, though it wasn't a particularly ground-heavy gameplan considering the team found themselves down early. The rookie back showed his talent in Week 1, which makes him […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAlvin Kamara Stifled In Loss To Panthers
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carried the ball eight times for five rushing yards, adding four catches on six targets for 25 receiving yards in a 26-7 loss to the Panthers. The Panthers defense completely stifled Kamara, who had nowhere to run despite leading the backfield in touches once again. While his down […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJameis Winston Intercepted Twice In Ugly Loss
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston completed 11 of 22 passes for 111 yards, a rushing score, and two interceptions in Sunday's 26-7 loss to Carolina. Winston struggled all day against the Panthers' underrated defense, which chased him for four sacks and the two picks. The gunslinger didn't have much time to look downfield, as […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoPharaoh Brown Held Without A Catch In Week 2 Loss
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown saw just one target but was held without a catch in a Week 2 loss to the Browns. Brown carried an injury designation into the contest, as he was dealing with ankle and shoulder ailments all week, though he was deemed healthy enough to play despite the lackluster effort. […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDanny Amendola Held To One Catch Sunday
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola caught one pass for nine yards in Sunday's 31-21 defeat at the hands of the Browns. Amendola had a solid debut in Week 1, hauling in five receptions and a touchdown- though he came back down to earth against Cleveland. The veteran wideout will be impossible to trust for […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBrandin Cooks Paces Team In Receiving
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks hauled in nine of 14 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in a 31-21 loss to the Browns. There were 28 total targets for the Texans as a team, and Cooks saw half of them, as no other pass-catcher garnered more than two looks. While he couldn't find […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoPhillip Lindsay Finds The End Zone In Week 2 Loss
Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay carried the ball five times for two rushing yards, adding a 22-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. Lindsay finished third in snaps behind Mark Ingram II and David Johnson, though he was the only Texans back to find the end zone, hauling in a screen pass and […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDavid Johnson Paces Backfield With 47 Scrimmage Yards
Houston Texans running back David Johnson accumulated 47 scrimmage yards on eight touches in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns. Johnson played the highest percentage of snaps of Houston's running backs, totaling an impressive 4.2 yards per carry on his six totes. After he seemingly operated as the team's best pass-catching option out of the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMark Ingram II Leads Backfield In Touches Again
Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II carried the ball 14 times for 41 rushing yards, adding a catch for negative yardage in Sunday's defeat to the Browns. Ingram placed second among the three backs in snap percentage, and while he led the backfield in touches by a fair margin, he was unimpressive on the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoDavis Mills Fires Touchdown Pass In Backup Duty
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills completed eight of 18 passes for 102 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's loss to the Browns. Mills entered the game in relief of an injured Tyrod Taylor (hamstring), firing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks, which was a nice bounce-back after an early interception. The rookie […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoLuke Voit Belts Two-Run Homer Saturday
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's loss to the Indians. Voit swatted a homer in the eighth inning with the game already out of hand, registering a 105.5 MPH exit velocity on the 403-foot blast. The slugging first baseman has had a quiet […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJoey Gallo Exited Saturday's Game With Neck Tightness
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (neck) left Saturday's game against the Indians early due to injury. Gallo is dealing with neck stiffness, which he received treatment for Friday night. Manager Aaron Boone said that the slugger could "potentially, hopefully," return to the lineup for Sunday's contest. That would be ideal for both the Yankees […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoLuis Gil Fans Six In Saturday's Loss
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil failed to make it to the fifth inning for the third time in his last four starts in Saturday's loss to the Indians. Gil pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits while walking four batters. He struck out six. Gil generated an impressive […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBrent Rooker Stays Hot In Friday's Win
Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and two RBI in Friday's victory over the Blue Jays. Rooker was a big part of his team's seven-run offensive output, as he got the scoring started with an RBI double in the second inning, then belted a solo homer in the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJorge Polanco Clubs 31st Homer
Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Indians. Polanco was one of three Twins to homer in the third inning, as he sent a ball 425 feet into the seats at 104.1 MPH. The 28-year-old is having a career year for Minnesota- and has been […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJosh Donaldson Goes Yard Friday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run in Friday's win over the Blue Jays. Donaldson contributed to a five-run third inning, sending a ball 382 feet into the seats at 101.5 MPH. It's his 23rd homer of the year. Donaldson has been a frustrating fantasy asset, as […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMichael Pineda Earns Seventh Win
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda picked up his seventh win of the season Friday against the Blue Jays. Pineda pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, one earned, on three hits while walking a pair. The right-hander only struck out two batters but managed to generate nine whiffs, six of them on his heater. […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGiancarlo Stanton Goes Yard In Friday's Victory
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's win over the Indians. Stanton clubbed one of five Yankee homers, sending a ball 407 feet into the outfield seats at 106 MPH. The veteran slugger has come back down to earth after an otherworldly August but has still posted […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAaron Judge Blasts 35th Homer
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge swatted his 35th home run of the season in Friday's 8-0 victory over Cleveland. Judge started his day off with a 106.9 MPH single, then blasted a 107.9 MPH, 405-foot homer to extend the Yankee lead to 2-0. The towering slugger owns outstanding overall numbers, slashing .288/.372/.539 with 35 […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJoey Gallo Belts Two Homers In Friday's Win
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two homers, and a pair of RBI in Friday's win over the Indians. Gallo gave New York a 1-0 lead with a solo shot in the second, then tacked on an insurance run with another blast in the eighth inning. The slugger mostly […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoCorey Kluber Spins Six Scoreless Frames In Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivered his best outing since returning from the injured list in a win over the Indians Friday. Pitching against his former team, Kluber tossed six shutout innings, allowing four hits and walking two while fanning four batters. The veteran righty had the swing-and-miss stuff working, as he induced […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBuccaneers Defense A Dependable Option In Week 2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense could put together a solid fantasy line in Week 2 against the Falcons. Tampa Bay's unit compiled just one sack and one interception in last week's shootout with the Cowboys, though the Falcons' underwhelming offense could present them with a prime opportunity. Even with a couple of players banged up, […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRob Gronkowski A Back-End TE1 Against Atlanta
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is a solid bet to find the end zone once again in Week 2 against the Falcons. Gronkowski corralled all eight targets for 90 yards and two scores while playing 88 percent of the snaps against the Cowboys in Week 1. The big tight end's connection with Tom […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAntonio Brown An Upside Play In Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has upside in a great Week 2 matchup against the Falcons. Brown started his year off with a bang against Dallas, totaling five receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. The former All-Pro torched this same Atlanta defense for 16 catches, 231 yards, and three touchdowns in two […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoChris Godwin A Safe WR2 Against Atlanta
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin draws a favorable matchup against the Falcons in Week 2. Godwin was by far Tom Brady's favorite target in the opener against the Cowboy- as the wideout totaled nine catches for 105 yards and a score on a whopping 14 targets. The talented receiver scored a touchdown in […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMike Evans Could Bounce Back Against Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans could be in store for a bounce-back against the Falcons in Week 2. Evans saw six targets in a Week 1 shootout with Dallas, though he failed to do much of anything, turning in just three receptions for 24 yards. A matchup with an Atlanta defense that allowed […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGiovani Bernard Shouldn't Be Trusted In Lineups Yet
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard could struggle to produce in Week 2 against the Falcons. Bernard played just 26 percent of the snaps and saw three targets in Week 1 against Dallas, though it was a disappointing output for someone who drew raves in training camp for seemingly securing the third-down back role. […]
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