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Luis Garcia To Face Mariners Monday
Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia (10-6) will take the mound Monday night against the Mariners in Seattle. Garcia is enjoying a very strong month of August, going 3-1 over his last five starts with a 1.13 WHIP, a 3.29 ERA with 30 strikeouts through 27 1/3 innings pitched. Garcia held the Mariners to one run […]
Joey C 3 years agoGM Rick Spielman Praises Kellen Mond
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond has endured a roller coaster training camp, from starting it on the COVID list to playing well in the final preseason game against the Chiefs. Mond completed 16-of-23 passes for 196 yards, one interception, one lost fumble and 40 rushing yards over the weekend, mixing some good with plenty […]
Joey C 3 years agoJace Sternberger Could Be On Roster Bubble
Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger will be one of the players on the bubble heading into the final cut deadline Tuesday afternoon. The third-year tight end has struggled to fulfill the potential that excited the Packers to draft him in the first place. Reports of Sternberger's difficulties learning the playbook may have also […]
Joey C 3 years agoTom Kennedy Has 'Inside Track' For WR5 Role
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy is making a strong case to make the Week 1 roster when the Lions make their final cuts Tuesday afternoon. The 5'10" receiver has led the team in receiving yards in two of the team's three preseason games and has been praised consistently by head coach Dan Campbell throughout […]
Joey C 3 years agoWill Rodney Adams Make Roster?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rodney Adams caught three passes for 15 yards in the team's final preseason game against the Titans. Adams has enjoyed a fantastic camp but played only 17 offensive snaps on Saturday, zero on special teams. One way to look at it is that Adams has done enough to make the Week […]
Joey C 3 years agoArtavis Pierce On Roster Bubble
Chicago Bears running back Artavis Pierce could be among the team's roster cuts Tuesday afternoon. Pierce got his preseason off to a strong start with a 45-yard run in the first exhibition game. But Pierce's snap-count has dissipated over the past few weeks and played only 13 snaps Saturday against the Titans. The Bears will […]
Joey C 3 years agoJesper Horsted Making Strong Roster Case
Chicago Bears tight end Jesper Horsted has made a strong case for himself to make the final roster after catching three touchdowns against the Titans. Horsted made the most out of playing 64% of the team's offensive snaps, catching five passes for 104 yards with three impressive scores. Teammates Cole Kmet, Jimmy Graham and Jesse […]
Joey C 3 years agoNick Foles Has Say In Potential Trade
Chicago Bears third-string quarterback Nick Foles is actively being shopped but the Bears won't trade him to a place he doesn't want to go, according to MMQB's Albert Breer. The veteran quarterback was very sharp in his final preseason performance, completing 10-of-13 passes for 142 yards with two touchdowns against the Titans. The Bears will […]
Joey C 3 years agoChris Lacy Cut By Bears
Chicago Bears wide receiver Chris Lacy has been waived by the team, according to Brad Briggs of The Chicago Tribune. Lacy was far down the totem pole in the Bears wide receivers room but flashed, at times, during training camp catching passes from rookie phenom Justin Fields. But Lacy struggled to make plays during preseason […]
Joey C 3 years agoReserves Rave About Justin Fields
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields finished up his first professional preseason completing 30-of-49 passes for 274 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions and 94 rushing yards through three games. Each game, Fields has flashed his other-worldly athleticism and play-making ability, including a 22-yard laser throw for a touchdown on a roll-out to tight end Jesper Horsted […]
Joey C 3 years agoJake Browning Completes Only Two Passes
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning completed only 2-of-8 passes for 41 yards in the team's final preseason matchup against the Chiefs. This was Browning's opportunity to claim the QB2 role on the team from rookie Kellen Mond and the results were not pretty. The Vikings coaching staff praised Browning consistently at the beginning of camp […]
Joey C 3 years agoKirk Cousins Passes For 57 Yards
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 5-of-7 passes for 57 yards in the Vikings final preseason game against the Chiefs. Cousins came out sharp, hitting some nice completions to tight end Irv Smith Jr. for 16 and 23 yards respectively. The 10-play opening drive resulted in a field goal but trouble brewed after that. Cousins […]
Joey C 3 years agoGeronimo Allison Adds 25 Yards In Preseason Finale
Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison caught two passes for 25 yards in the team's preseason finale against the Colts. Allison was targeted four times and has consistently made one or two plays in each preseason game. The former Packer could be on the bubble heading into the team's final roster cuts but the Lions […]
Joey C 3 years agoAmon-Ra St. Brown Sees Three Targets
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two passes for four yards in the Lions final preseason game against the Colts. The rookie was targeted three times, played the first two series and then took a seat. St. Brown has been a bright spot for the Lions in training camp and there is plenty […]
Joey C 3 years agoDavid Blough Passes For 117 Yards
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough completed 11-of-17 passes for 117 yards with one interception in the team's final preseason game against the Colts. Blough came into the game after teammate Tim Boyle and was able to move the chains on a 14-play touchdown drive in the second quarter. Blough also added a gritty 11-yard run […]
Joey C 3 years agoTim Boyle Leads Scoring Drive
Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle completed 7-of-9 passes for 53 yards with one touchdown pass in the team's final preseason game. The Lions first drive was spoiled by a fumble but Boyle came back to lead a 14-play touchdown drive in the first quarter in the next series. The fact that Boyle began the game, […]
Joey C 3 years agoBreshad Perriman Catches One Pass
Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman caught one pass for six yards in the team's final tuneup game before Week 1. Perriman was targeted three times and the output doesn't amount to much but the coaching staff must be happy to see him on the field. The offseason acquisition has been in-and-out of practice with […]
Joey C 3 years agoGodwin Igwebuike Punches In Touchdown
Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike carried the ball seven times for 25 yards with one touchdown in the Lions preseason loss to the Colts. Igwebuike punctuated a 14-drive in the second quarter will a strong 13-yard run and finished it off with a hard-charging four-yard touchdown score. Igwebuike is battling with Jermar Jefferson for […]
Joey C 3 years agoJermar Jefferson Racks Up 43 Yards
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson carried the ball 11 times for 43 yards in the team's final preseason game against the Colts. Jefferson was solid running between the tackles and caught one pass for five yards. Jefferson played well but Godwin Igwebuike also ran tough and punched in a touchdown. The RB3 role is […]
Joey C 3 years agoQuintez Cephus Catches Touchdown
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus caught three passes for 35 yards and one touchdown in the Lions final preseason game against the Colts. The second-year wideout capped off a 14-play drive with a 15-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. Cephus needed to show something to the coaching staff in this contest and consider […]
Joey C 3 years agoFramber Valdez Coming Into His Own
Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez (8-4) continues to quietly have an excellent season heading into the team's matchup against the Rangers this weekend. Valdez pitched seven shutout innings against the Mariners on August 22 and now sports a 2.73 ERA over his past four starts in August. The Astros rotation doesn't get national acclaim but […]
Joey C 3 years agoRyan Pressly Posting 1.29 ERA In August
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly will head into the weekend looking very sharp on the mound right now. The 32-year-old has punched out 10 hitters over his last seven appearances despite save opportunities becoming scarce. The Astros offense simply has been scoring tons of runs and haven't been playing a lot of close games. Pressly […]
Joey C 3 years agoZack Greinke Enjoying Excellent Second Half
Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke (11-4) is having a fantastic second half of his season as he prepares to pitch against the Rangers this weekend. The veteran is getting better as the season goes along and is 3-1 with 1.09 WHIP and a 2.90 ERA over his past seven starts since the All-Star break. Greinke […]
Joey C 3 years agoMichael Brantley Looking To Snap Slump
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is stuck in a 4-for-24 (.167) slump as the team will prepare to take on the Rangers this weekend. The veteran has been given some days off over the last week as the team prepares for the final month of the season. Brantley is having a fantastic season but is […]
Joey C 3 years agoLuis Garcia Continues To Surprise
Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia continues be one of the biggest surprises for the first-place Astros heading into this weekend's action. Garcia (10-6) was fantastic on Tuesday, twirling 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing only four hits with seven strikeouts. Garcia has posted a sub-four ERA in each month this season and is 8-3 over his […]
Joey C 3 years agoJake Odorizzi Posting 5.21 ERA In August
Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi will take the mound Friday against the Rangers. Odorizzi (6-6) is currently not trending in the right direction, posting a 5.21 ERA over his last four starts and allowing opponents to hit .273 against him over his last nine outings. Has allowed 47 hits over his last 44 1/3 innings […]
Joey C 3 years agoAaron Rodgers Has 'Super Bowl Or Bust' Mentality
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke to reporters on Wednesday and characterized his expectations for the 2021 season. "Look, I think we all know what's at stake," Rodgers said. "It's Titletown. It's championship or disappointment just about every year." The reigning MVP is coming off a very tumultuous, complicated offseason where the veteran passer […]
Joey C 3 years agoMarquez Valdes-Scantling Praised By Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has enjoyed a fantastic training camp and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers has taken notice. The veteran quarterback praised Valdes-Scantling for a being a "leader" and a "true professional" in the receivers room. Not only has Valdes-Scantling raised his game off the field but has raised his level of […]
Joey C 3 years agoJustin Jefferson Full-Go At Practice
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) enjoyed one of the more active practices he has had in weeks on Wednesday. Jefferson has been limited recently with the AC joint sprain and Wednesday was the first time he did not adorn the red, non-contact jersey during team drills. Jefferson is looking to build off a […]
Joey C 3 years agoAdam Thielen Full Participant In Practice
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (thigh) was a full participant in the final walk-through practice before the team's final preseason game. Thielen suffered the injury in last week's preseason game against the Colts but seeing him back on the field going through team drills was a positive sign. Head coach Mike Zimmer also told […]
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