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Alvin Kamara Has Tough Test Against Cowboys
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will take his 1,228 total yards and 15 touchdowns into Dallas for a TNF matchup against the Cowboys. Kamara is averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season but will go up against a rising Cowboys defense that is allowing the eighth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. […]
Joey C 6 years agoDrew Brees A Must-Start For TNF Tilt
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will take on a Cowboys defense on Thursday night that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy points to opposing passers. They have five interceptions over their last three games but Brees has been absolutely on fire over the past month. He has 15 touchdowns over his last four games […]
Joey C 6 years agoMitch Trubisky's Status Up In The Air All Week
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and his teammates do not return to work until Tuesday, but reports coming out of the organization are that their second-year quarterback's status will be up in the air all week. ESPN's Adam Shefter called the situation "iffy" that Trubisky will be healthy enough to face the Giants in Week […]
Joey C 6 years agoChris Hogan Resurfaces With 47 Yards
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught two passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. Hogan broke out of a deep slump with receptions of 27 and 20 yards after failing to catch a pass in his previous two games. The arrival of teammate Josh Gordon has cut severely […]
Joey C 6 years agoJosh Gordon Catches All Five Targets In Victory
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught five passes for 70 yards in the Patriots 27-13 victory over the Jets. Gordon provided exactly what the Patriots needed in this game and was able to provide a physical presence outside the numbers that can stretch the field. Gordon now has at least four catches in […]
Joey C 6 years agoJulian Edelman Finds End Zone Against Jets
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught four passes for 84 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown, in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. Edelman got the Patriots offense going on the first drive, hauling in a 36-yard pass from quarterback Tom Brady. He later caught a pass in the second half and ran […]
Joey C 6 years agoRob Gronkowski Returns With 34-Yard Touchdown Catch
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski returned to the lineup in Week 12 with three catches for 56 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown catch, in the Patriots win over the Jets. It was Gronk's first game action since October 29 and immediately made his presence known by hauling in a bomb from quarterback Tom […]
Joey C 6 years agoJames White Produces 78 Total Yards In Win
New England Patriots running back James White carried the ball nine times for 73 yards in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. White ran efficiently, averaging 8.1 yards per carry and even ripped off a 27-yard run in the game. The surprise was White's ineffectiveness in the passing game, catching only one pass for […]
Joey C 6 years agoSony Michel Explodes For 145 Total Yards, Two Touchdowns
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 21 times for 133 yards, adding 13 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. Michel was the engine that made the Patriots offense run, consistently gashing the Jets and averaging 6.1 yards per carry. The Patriots have committed to […]
Joey C 6 years agoTom Brady Notches New Milestone In Win
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 20 of 31 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots 27-13 win. Brady became the NFL"s all-time leader in total passing yards (regular season and playoffs combined), surpassing Peyton Manning and now has 79.416 passing yards in his career. Few things break Brady out of […]
Joey C 6 years agoEvan Engram Fails To Catch A Pass In Loss
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram failed to record a catch in the Giants 25-22 loss to the Eagles. Engram was not even targeted in the game and spent most of the second half on the sidelines. Commentators in the game questioned whether Engram was hurt or the possibility that he somehow is in […]
Joey C 6 years agoSterling Shepard Records 37 Receiving Yards
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught four passes for 37 yards in the team's 25-22 loss to the Eagles. Shepard was targeted six times in the game but the Giants offense fizzled in the second half en route to surrendering a 16-point lead. Shepard now has only one touchdown catch over his last […]
Joey C 6 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Leads Giants With 85 Receiving Yards
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught five passes for a team-high 85 yards in the team's 25-22 loss to the Eagles. The offense got off to a great start but completely fizzled in the second half as Beckham Jr. was quiet for long stretches in the game. He did add a nice […]
Joey C 6 years agoSaquon Barkley Delivers Two Touchdowns In Loss
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley carried the ball 13 times for 101 yards with seven receptions for 41 yards and two touchdowns in Week 12. Barkley got the Giants on the board early, catching a pass from quarterback Eli Manning for a 13-yard touchdown reception. The rookie then flashed his elite play-making ability, […]
Joey C 6 years agoEli Manning's Poor Second Half Dooms Giants
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 26 of 37 passes for 297 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Giants 25-22 loss to the Eagles. The Giants mustered only three points in the second half after Manning tore through the Eagles secondary to start this must-win game. It has been a brutal […]
Joey C 6 years agoBrandon Marshall Inactive For Second Game With Saints
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Marshall was a surprise inactive for the second straight game as the Saints took care of the Falcons 31-17 on Thanksgiving. The veteran receiver was signed via free agency two weeks ago to supplement the Saints passing game but has not suited up for the team yet. It could […]
Joey C 6 years agoBenjamin Watson Can't Be Trusted In Fantasy
New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson caught one pass for only 20 yards in the Saints 31-17 win over the Falcons. The Saints posted only 171 yards of offense in the air but Watson continues to disappear in the vertical attack. Watson has now caught only two passes over the last three games and […]
Joey C 6 years agoTom Brady Misses Practice: Still Expected To Play Week 12
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (illness) did not participate in Friday's practice heading into the team's Week 12 matchup against the Jets. Brady has also been limited in practice due to a knee issue so the hurdles continue to pile up for the 40-year-old. The Patriots are coming off the bye week and Brady […]
Joey C 6 years agoRob Gronkowski Ready To Return Against Jets
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski told reporters that he is 'good to go', heading into this weekend's matchup against the Jets in Week 12. Gronk has missed the past two games and the addition of the bye week gave him the extra rest necessary to return to the lineup. He has been battling […]
Joey C 6 years agoMichael Thomas Drops A Fantasy Dud On Thanksgiving
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught only four passes for 38 yards in the Saints Thanksgiving victory over the Falcons 31-17. Thomas came into the game with 82 receptions on the season but quarterback Drew Brees targeted some unlikely heroes to put points on the board. Thomas is having an elite fantasy season […]
Joey C 6 years agoMark Ingram Adds 66 Total Yards In Turkey Day Win
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram carried the ball 11 times for 52 yards with 14 receiving yards in the Saints 31-17 win over the Falcons. The Saints have now won 10 in a row and the addition of Ingram has given their backfield a fearsome two-headed monster. Ingram now has 259 rushing yards […]
Joey C 6 years agoAlvin Kamara Falls Two Total Yards Short Of 100 In Win
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carried the ball 14 times for 89 yards and added nine receiving yards in the Saints 31-17 win over the Falcons. It was a quiet Thanksgiving for the Saints star offensive weapon and came two yards short of 100 yards from scrimmage. Kamara has been elite all season, […]
Joey C 6 years agoDrew Brees Gorges On Falcons For Four Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 15 of 22 passes for 171 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Saints 31-17 win over the Falcons on Thanksgiving. Brees, once again, was deadly in the red zone, completing touchdown passes to four different no-name receivers. Brees did throw his second interception of the […]
Joey C 6 years agoJordan Howard Limited To Seven Carries In Week 12
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard carried the ball seven times for 13 rushing yards in the Bears 23-16 victory over the Lions. With the news that quarterback Mitch Trubisky would be sidelined with a shoulder injury, fantasy owners of Howard were salivating. But the Bears offense went in the opposite direction, attempting only 11 […]
Joey C 6 years agoTrey Burton's Slump Continues
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton caught four passes for 28 yards in the Bears victory over the Lions on Thanksgiving. It was not Burton's finest effort, losing a fumble early in the game that led to points for the Lions. The offense was limited with backup Chase Daniel at quarterback but Burton's production has […]
Joey C 6 years agoAllen Robinson Fails To Torch Lions In Rematch
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught two passes for 37 yards in the Bears 23-16 win over the Lions. Robinson came down with a fantastic catch for 29 yards in the game but was mostly quiet. Robinson recently torched the Lions for two touchdowns and 133 yards in Week 10 but the entire offense […]
Joey C 6 years agoAnthony Miller Totals 41 Receiving Yards In Win
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller caught three passes for 41 yards in the Bears 23-16 win over the Lions in Week 12. Miller came into the game with three touchdowns over his last four games but the offense was limited with backup Chase Daniel playing quarterback. The rookie receiver came up with some huge […]
Joey C 6 years agoTaylor Gabriel Leads Bears With 49 Receiving Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught seven passes for 49 yards in the Bears 23-16 win over the Lions. Gabriel was the preferred target of backup quarterback Chase Daniel and was able to come up with some key catches. Gabriel has only two touchdowns on the season but now leads the team with 51 […]
Joey C 6 years agoTarik Cohen Catches Touchdown On Turkey Day
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen seven passes for 45 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown catch, in the Bears 23-16 win over the Lions. With injured quarterback Mitch Trubisky sidelined, the team turned to backup Chase Daniel to make plays. The Bears completely abandoned the running game to move the chains and Cohen added only […]
Joey C 6 years agoChase Daniel Steps Up In Victory
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Chase Daniel completed 27 of 37 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears 23-16 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving. The veteran backup was thrust into action on a short week due to the shoulder injury to Mitch Trubisky. Daniel got off to a slow start but was […]
Joey C 6 years ago