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Sony Michel Disappoints With 14 Rushing Yards
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball a team-high 15 times for only 14 yards in the team's 33-3 win over the Steelers in Week 1. The Patriots offense dominated but Michel remained bottled up the entire game. Even when the game was out of control, the second-year running back failed to […]
Joey C 5 years agoJames White Tallies 82 Total Yards In Romp
New England Patriots running back James White caught five passes for 56 yards and added 26 rushing yards in the team's 33-3 romp over the Steelers in Week 1. The Patriots offense was humming straight from the start and White provided a vintage supply of production in the passing game. The Patriots alternated between White, […]
Joey C 5 years agoRex Burkhead Leads Patriots With 44 Rushing Yards
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball eight times for 44 yards in the team's 33-3 blowout win over the Steelers in Week 1. Burkhead also added five catches for 41 yards in a highly active performance. Plenty of buzz out of training camp led fantasy owners to believe that teammate Sony […]
Joey C 5 years agoTom Brady Carves Up Steelers
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 24 of 36 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns in the Patriots 33-3 romp over the Steelers in Week 1. The 42-year-old was sharp right out of the gate, slicing and dicing his way to an early 20-0 lead. The Steelers Defense had zero answers for the […]
Joey C 5 years agoAntonio Brown Agrees To Join Patriots
Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to join the New England Patriots, per Adam Schefter. This news is a stunning development not just for Raiders fans, but for fans of any AFC team. Terms have not been disclosed, but one of the most talented receivers in the game will join quarterback Tom Brady and the […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlex Bregman Hitting .413 Since August 1
Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman will look to continue his torrid stretch at the plate when the team hosts the Mariners on Saturday. After hitting only .233 in the month of July, Bregman has been an unstoppable force. Since Aug. 1, Bregman is 50-for-121 (.413) with one triple, seven home runs, 18 doubles, 31 runs […]
Joey C 5 years agoMichael Brantley Posting .931 OPS At Minute Maid Park
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is hitting only .232 over his last 56 at-bats but will get some home cooking as the team hosts the Mariners on Saturday. Brantley has been fantastic at Minute Maid Park this season, slashing .331/.391/.540 with 11 home runs and 17 doubles through 63 games. Brantley has been a consistent […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Fighting Through Slump
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is stuck in his first major league slump heading into Saturday's action. Alvarez is 3-for-26 (.115) over his last seven games with 12 strikeouts. He has only one extra-base hit over his last 30 at-bats after slugging .670 in the month of August. The rookie has been so fantastic […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve Slugging .599 At Home This Season
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have a favorable matchup against Yusei Kikuchi and the Mariners on Saturday. Altuve is having a dynamite second half of the season and has thrived at home this season. In 49 games at Minute Maid Park this season, Altuve is slashing .307/.376/.599 with two triples, 10 doubles, 14 […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Verlander Looking For 18th Victory Saturday
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will be looking to deliver an encore after throwing a no-hitter in his last start when he takes the mound on Saturday against the Mariners. Verlander (17-5) now has 61 strikeouts over his last 41 1/3 innings pitched and continues to dominate the competition. Verlander is allowing opponents to hit […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Upton Slugging .842 In September
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is heating up over his last 25 at-bats and hit third Saturday against the White Sox. Upton is slugging .842 in the month of September with one double, three home runs and six runs batted in over his last five games. It has been a miserable, injury-plagued season for […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Trout Not In Lineup Saturday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (toe) is not in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox. Trout was removed from the game on Friday and his status should be considered day-to-day. The favorite to win AL MVP this season has been dealing with the issue for several weeks but that hasn't stopped Trout from […]
Joey C 5 years agoDamien Harris Ready To Contribute
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris will make his NFL debut against the Steelers on Sunday night. Harris has played some solid football in his first training camp but has been held back, at times, with a sore wrist. Harris should certainly see a handful of snaps in Week 1 but his playing time […]
Joey C 5 years agoN'Keal Harry Will Have To Wait For Opportunity
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry will begin the season on injured reserve and must sit out the first eight games of the season. The rookie suffered an ankle injury in training camp and the team simply is not willing to wait for him to heal up. Harry enjoyed some solid moments during 11-on-11 […]
Joey C 5 years agoEddy Pineiro Connects On Only FG Attempt Against Packers
Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro connected on a 38-yard field goal in the Bears 10-3 loss to the Packers in Week 1. The "rookie" was thrust into the action in the first quarter, burying a midrange kick right down the middle for his first NFL field goal. The young kicker never saw another opportunity in […]
Joey C 5 years agoBears Defense Allows 10 Points In Discouraging Loss
The Chicago Bears Defense allowed only 10 points and picked up five sacks in the team's 10-3 loss to the Packers in Week 1. The Bears defense came out frothing at the mouth to begin the game, suffocating quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the first few drives. But a deep pass by Rodgers set up the […]
Joey C 5 years agoTaylor Gabriel Catches Two Passes In Week 1
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught two passes for 24 yards in the Bears disappointing 10-3 loss to the Packers in Week 1. Gabriel was targeted five times, none more important than a possible chunk-play reception that resulted in an offensive pass interference penalty on Gabriel. The veteran is no more than role player […]
Joey C 5 years agoAnthony Miller Plays, Targeted Once In Loss
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller failed to record a catch in the Bears 10-3 loss to the Packers to open the 2019 NFL season. The second-year receiver was targeted only once on a night when the offense couldn't get anything going. Miller has been dealing with an ankle injury suffered during practice two weeks […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Davis Records 36 Total Yards In Loss
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis carried the ball five times for 19 yards and added six receptions for only 17 yards in the team's 10-3 loss to the Packers in Week 1. Davis began the game as the lead back but split time sporadically with teammates Tarik Cohen and David Montgomery. Davis created some […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Montgomery Debuts With 45 All-Purpose Yards
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball six times for 18 yards and caught one spectacular pass for 27 yards in the team's Week 1 loss to the Packers. Montgomery flashed his elusiveness in the first half, shaking tacklers for a couple of first downs. The rookie made an excellent catch in space […]
Joey C 5 years agoTarik Cohen Tallies Team-High Eight Receptions In Loss
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen caught eight passes for 49 yards in the Bears disappointing 10-3 loss against the Packers in Week 1. Most of Cohen's production came in the fourth quarter as an anemic Bears offense tried desperately to get things going. Cohen did not see a carry in the game but was […]
Joey C 5 years agoAllen Robinson Leads Bears With 102 Receiving Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught seven passes for 102 yards in the team's 10-3 loss to the Packers in Week 1. The Bears offense was stuck in neutral from the first snap of the game, save for Robinson. He appeared to be the only Bears receiver able to gain separation and added some […]
Joey C 5 years agoMitch Trubisky Lays A Dud In Opener
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 26 of 45 passes for 228 yards and one interception in the Bears 10-3 loss to the Packers. The third-year quarterback and the Bears offense never got anything going, and Trubisky added only 11 rushing yards in the game. The Bears offense looked lost at times, failing to cash […]
Joey C 5 years agoTarik Cohen Will Be Boom Or Bust Against Packers
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will kick off his third NFL season Thursday night against the Packers. The diminutive game-breaker will go up against a Packers Defense that allowed the 14th most fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. In two games against Green Bay in 2018, Cohen racked up 10 carries for […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Davis Could Be Featured Week 1
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis will go up against a Packers Defense that allowed the 14th most fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. Green Bay went out of their way to improve that side of the football but it could take some time to come together. Davis racked up 50 yards from […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Montgomery Ready For Spotlight
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will make his NFL debut on the national stage when the 2019 season kicks off at Soldier Field Thursday night against the Packers. Montgomery's fantasy has slowly been on the rise after flashing his potential in the first preseason game and coaches have raved about his elusiveness. The rookie […]
Joey C 5 years agoMitch Trubisky Lacks Top-12 Appeal In Week 1
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and Co. will take the first step towards what they hope is a special season this Thursday night against the Packers. The third-year quarterback will be looking to take his game to the next level this season and will get his first test against the rival Packers. Trubisky passed for […]
Joey C 5 years agoTaylor Gabriel Lacks Fantasy Appeal Against Packers
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel will go up against a Packers Defense in Week 1 that struggled to stop wide receivers last season. Green Bay allowed the fourth most fantasy points to opposing receivers and Gabriel compiled eight catches for 58 yards against them last season. Gabriel is a solid veteran and possesses chemistry […]
Joey C 5 years agoAnthony Miller Not Listed On Injury Report
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was not listed on the team's injury report and is expected to suit up Week 1 against the Packers Thursday night. Miller has been nursing an ankle injury after landing awkwardly in practice two weeks ago. The fact that he is not listed on the injury report is strong […]
Joey C 5 years agoAllen Robinson Should Have Favorable Week 1 Matchup
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson will be eager to hit the field and produce this Thursday against the Packers to kick off the 2019 season. Robinson was signed to a huge free agent deal before last season but struggled in moments and battled nagging injuries. The veteran is now two years removed from a […]
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