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Tough To Trust Tarik Cohen Against Redskins
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen's season has gotten off to an unspectacular start heading into the team's MNF matchup with the Redskins this week. For a player that is used to the word 'spectacular' being used to describe his play, it has been a frustrating start to the third-year player's season. Cohen caught eight […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Davis Carries Little Week 3 Fantasy Value
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis has totaled only 37 yards from scrimmage through the first two games of the season. The free agent signee was expected to see more than nine carries through the first two weeks of the season but it appears rookie David Montgomery has already eclipsed him on the depth chart. […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Montgomery Should See Plenty Of Week 3 Touches
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery should be line for even more touches than the 19 he saw in Week 2 when the team travels to take on Washington for MNF. Montgomery caught one pass and carried the ball 18 times for 62 yards, including his first NFL touchdown. The regression of quarterback Mitch Trubisky […]
Joey C 5 years agoMitch Trubisky Not Worth The Gamble in Week 3
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will enter Week 3 still looking for his first touchdown pass of the season when the team takes on the Redskins on Monday Night Football. Trubisky made some modest strides last week against the Broncos but is a far cry from the production he was able to post at times […]
Joey C 5 years agoBears Defense Survives Mile High Thriller
The Chicago Bears Defense put forth an excellent effort but barely survived as the offense rallied with :31 left to beat the Broncos 16-14. The defense held the Broncos offense in check most of the game but things got interesting the second half. The Bears offense struggled to sustain drives and the high altitude began […]
Joey C 5 years agoEddy Pineiro Hits 53-Yard Game-Winner
Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro went 3-for-3 on his field-goal attempts, including hitting a 53-yard strike with a second left in the game to beat the Broncos 16-14. Much has been made in the offseason about the Bears kicking problems, but on this day the kicker saved the game for them. Pineiro also connected from […]
Joey C 5 years agoBen Braunecker Records 24 Receiving Yards In Week 2
Chicago Bears tight end Ben Braunecker caught two passes for 24 yards in the team's 16-14 win over the Broncos in Week 2. With the Bears scaling down their offensive game plan and starter Trey Burton playing limited snaps, Braunecker came through with some key catches. When 100%, Burton is the unquestioned starter. But that […]
Joey C 5 years agoAnthony Miller A Non-Factor In Win
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller once again was not heavily featured in the Bears offensive game plan as the team came from behind to beat the Broncos 16-14. Miller made only one catch, a quick pass, that went for only two yards as his snaps were limited for the second straight game. Miller has […]
Joey C 5 years agoTrey Burton Catches Two Passes In Season Debut
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton caught only two passes for five yards in the Bears gritty, come-from-behind win over the Broncos 16-14. Burton has missed most of training camp plus the first game of the season recovering from sports hernia surgery and a groin injury. Burton did not fill up the box score, but […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Davis Tallies Only One Yard Against Broncos
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis carried the ball three times for only one yard in the Bears comeback victory over the Broncos in Denver. It has been a frustrating start for Davis, who signed in the offseason after an increased role in Seattle. But he has done nothing with his limited opportunities through two […]
Joey C 5 years agoCordarrelle Patterson Pops 46-Yard Run
Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson carried the ball twice for 50 yards in the Bears 16-14 road win over the Broncos. Patterson set up the team's only touchdown drive, taking a handoff 46 yards down the field. Patterson's size and speed are envious traits but the veteran is merely a gadget player in the […]
Joey C 5 years agoTaylor Gabriel Totals 25 Yards From Scrimmage In Week 2
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught one pass for 11 yards and added a 14-yard run in the Bears last-second win over the Broncos 16-14. Gabriel was targeted only twice in the game but took an end-around handoff for 14 yards to bring the team into the red zone on their only touchdown drive […]
Joey C 5 years agoAdam Shaheen Surprises With Three Receptions
Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen caught three passes for 24 yards in the Bears comeback win over the Broncos in Week 2. The former second-round pick has the talent but has been a mercurial asset for the Bears in his career. But he made some nice receptions in this game, including one moment when […]
Joey C 5 years agoTarik Cohen Disappoints With 25 Total Yards
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen carried the ball four times for 18 yards and added two catches for only seven yards in the Bears 16-14 win. The Bears tried to get Cohen involved in the game early but the breaks didn't go his way. Cohen was wide open down the field on the first […]
Joey C 5 years agoAllen Robinson Hauls In Crucial Catch In Victory
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught four passes for 41 yards in the Bears 16-14 last-second win over the Broncos. It was a quiet game for Robinson and the passing game as a whole but the 25-year-old made the catch of the game. With time ticking down, quarterback Mitch Trubisky stepped up in the […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Montgomery Leads Bears With 62 Rushing Yards
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery led the running attack with 62 yards on 18 carries, including his first NFL touchdown, in the Bears thrilling 16-14 win over the Broncos. Montgomery was the lead back from the opening drive and put together some elusive runs between the tackles. He averaged only 3.4 yards per carry […]
Joey C 5 years agoMitch Trubisky Delivers Crucial Throw In Comeback Win
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 16 of 27 passes for 120 yards and eight rushing yards in the Bears last-second, comeback win over the Broncos 16-14. One week after Trubisky laid a dud against the Packers, the Bears offense took a very run-heavy approach to this battle. Trubisky was able to move the chains […]
Joey C 5 years agoPatriots Defense Destroys The Dolphins
The New England Patriots Defense returned two interceptions for touchdowns and held the Dolphins scoreless in the team's dominant 43-0 win in Week 2. The Dolphins offense is a mess, but the Patriots defense has emerged as a unit to be reckoned with. The defense has now allowed only three points through their first two […]
Joey C 5 years agoJosh Gordon Disappoints With Two Receptions
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught only two passes for 19 yards in the Patriots 43-0 win over the Dolphins. Gordon was targeted on back-to-back plays, picking up a first down and then disappeared from the game plan. The Patriots got off to a huge lead and opted to run the football for […]
Joey C 5 years agoRex Burkhead Tallies 68 Total Yards Against Miami
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead caught two passes for 47 yards and added 21 rushing yards in the team's blowout win over the Dolphins. It is early in the season but Burkhead has somehow passed veteran James White on the depth chart. Burkhead has ability running and catching the football and has succeeded […]
Joey C 5 years agoJames White Picks Up Late Touchdown
New England Patriots running back James White totaled only 29 yards from scrimmage but caught a late touchdown in the team's 43-0 win over the Dolphins in Week 2. The running game revolved around Sony Michel in this contest and White was a non-factor most of the game. The Patriots have improved wide receiving talent […]
Joey C 5 years agoJulian Edelman Adds 51 Yards In Blowout Win
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught four passes for 51 yards in the Patriots 43-0 win over the Dolphins. It was a quiet effort for Edelman but he still came up with some solid catches in traffic. The first half of football clearly favored new teammate Antonio Brown on offense, which could cut […]
Joey C 5 years agoSony Michel Punches In Touchdown
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 21 times for 85 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 43-0 win over the Dolphins in Week 2. After posting only 14 yards in Week 1, Michel was heavily involved in the offense and ran with conviction. The second-year running back saw plenty of […]
Joey C 5 years agoTom Brady Racks Up Three Total Touchdowns In Romp
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 20 of 28 passes for 264 yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in the team's throttling of the Dolphins 43-0. Brady welcomed a new weapon to his team, a certain player named Antonio Brown, and the pairing immediately paid dividends. Brady looked Brown's way early and […]
Joey C 5 years agoAntonio Brown Immediately Makes Impact
New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown caught four passes for 56 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 43-0 drubbing of the Dolphins. Brown was not on the field for the first offensive play but made his debut on the following play and immediately caught a pass down the middle for a first down. […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlbert Pujols Hitting Cleanup Saturday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols will start and hit cleanup Saturday against the Rays. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has cooled off lately, slugging only .385 over his last seven games. Pujols is clearly in the back-half of his career but has done a decent job as a run producer this season. […]
Joey C 5 years agoKole Calhoun Has Three Home Runs In Last Two Games
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is starting and hitting third as the team takes on the Rays on Saturday. With Mike Trout sidelined, Calhoun has been tasked with driving in runs and has delivered the past few games. Calhoun cranked a home run on Thursday and then backed it up with two more home […]
Joey C 5 years agoBrian Goodwin In 2-For-27 Slump
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff as the team takes on the Rays on Saturday. Goodwin is scuffling at the plate, going 2-for-27 over his last seven games and is hitting only .193 over his last 15. After slugging .667 in the month of August, Goodwin is limping his way to the […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Not In Lineup Saturday
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will get the night off Saturday against the Royals. With teammate Michael Brantley struggling it looks like the team is trying to keep Brantley in the lineup but keep his legs fresh by playing DH. After a slight lull at the plate, Alvarez has come back with a vengeance, […]
Joey C 5 years agoYuli Gurriel Hitting Fifth On Saturday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is hitting fifth Saturday against the Royals. Gurriel returned to the lineup on September 12 after missing several games with left hamstring tightness and appears to be almost at full strength. It has been a dynamite year for Gurriel, who has surprised many in the fantasy community. Gurriel enters […]
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