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Anthony Miller Questionable To Practice
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller is expected to be questionable to practice this week after injuring his ankle during a practice drill last week. The second-year receiver is also recovering from shoulder surgery, further complicating his possible availability for Week 1. Miller needs reps with quarterback Mitch Trubisky and is missing valuable time. He […]
Joey C 5 years agoRiley Ridley Looking To Build Off Preseason Debut
Chicago Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley's professional debut was a success in the Bears second preseason game, catching three passes for 19 yards. But the rookie made positive plays on the field that don't show up in the stat sheet, leading Bears receivers in blocking efficiency during his 28 snaps played. Ridley looked smooth out […]
Joey C 5 years agoTaylor Gabriel Not Expected To Play Rest Of Preseason
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel has not played a single snap in the Bears first two preseason games and isn't expected to see the field until Week 1. The veteran is healthy but coach Matt Nagy is electing to hold all of the starters to practice reps only until the team kicks off the […]
Joey C 5 years agoJavon Wims Making Strong Case To Make Roster
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims has a strong chance to make the Week 1 roster after catching five passes for 64 yards in the Bears preseason loss. The second-year receiver looks like he belongs out on the field and was the only consistent weapon for the Bears in the second preseason game. Wims has […]
Joey C 5 years agoAllen Robinson Believes He Is "Totally Different Player" In '19
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson is enjoying an excellent, healthy camp with just a few weeks to go until Week 1. Robinson has not played a snap in the preseason, nor will he in the final two games, but believes he is poised for a huge season. "I look like a totally different player," […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Montgomery Not Expected To Play Rest Of Preseason
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is expected to not play in the final two preseason games. The rookie made an impressive debut in the first exhibition game but did not suit up against the Giants last Friday. It appears the coaching staff has seen enough to know they need Montgomery healthy when the bell […]
Joey C 5 years agoTarik Cohen Still Has His Doubters
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will enter the third season of his career with plenty to prove despite being named to the All-Pro team in 2018 as a kick/punt returner. For a player a dynamic and exciting as Cohen, it has been a quiet camp. This mostly can be attributed to the Bears attempt […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Davis Should Be Active In Red Zone
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis is enjoying a quiet, workman-like approach to his first training camp with the Bears. Davis did not play a snap in the Bears preseason loss to the Giants but none of the starters came within one yard of the field. Rookie David Montgomery has impressed coaches early on but […]
Joey C 5 years agoMitch Trubisky Learning Expanded Playbook
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky's up-and-down performance in training camp could be attributed to a vast expansion of the team's playbook. Reports of interceptions have trickled out of Bears camp, and the third-year quarterback is not expected to play another snap in the preseason. So there is plenty of trepidation for fantasy owners and Bears […]
Joey C 5 years agoGeorge Springer Hitting .323 In August
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 in the Astros loss to the A's on Saturday. Springer has only two home runs over his last 70 at-bats but has provided a productive presence at the top of the lineup. In the month of August, Springer is slashing .323/.391/.500 with six extra-base hits and 10 runs […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve Has Hits In 13 Of Last 15 Games
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-5 in the Astros 8-4 loss to the A's on Saturday. Altuve has cooled off at the plate, going 2-for-15 over his last three games, but has collected a hit in 13 of his last 15 games. The former MVP is still having a resurgent second half to […]
Joey C 5 years agoMichael Brantley Stays Scorching Hot
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Astros 8-4 loss to the A's. Brantley is on fire at the plate right now, going 15-for-30 (.500) over his last seven games. Over his last 119 at-bats, Brantley is slashing .361/.414/.639 with 27 runs scored and 28 runs batted in during […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Pops Two Home Runs In Loss
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs in the team's 8-4 loss to the A's on Saturday. The rookie phenom continues to punish the baseball, already hitting 19 home runs and driving in 55 runs through only 192 at-bats this season. The slugger's OPS currently sits at a staggering 1.145 and is […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlex Bregman Knocks In 80th Run
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and one RBI in the Astros 8-4 loss to the A's. Bregman now has 80 runs batted in on the season and is slashing a fantastic .396/.500/.813 in the month of August. He has 13 extra-hits and 17 runs batted in over […]
Joey C 5 years agoBrandon Bolden Scores Touchdown
New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden scored a 1-yard touchdown in the Patriots preseason victory over the Titans. Bolden registered only two yards on four carries but was able to convert in the red zone. Bolden is far down the running back depth chart on the Patriots but every year, it seems, he plays […]
Joey C 5 years agoDontrelle Inman Makes Key Reception On Game-Winning Drive
New England Patriots wide receiver Dontrelle Inman caught only one pass but it was a crucial 17-yard reception in the fourth quarter of the Patriots 22-17 comeback preseason win. The veteran had seen only one target before he made the catch but Inman came through in the clutch. Inman has bounced around the league the […]
Joey C 5 years agoJakobi Meyers Leads Patriots With 82 Yards
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught six passes for 82 yards in the Patriots 22-17 preseason win over the Titans. Meyers provided the only consistent offense in the passing game, joining teammate Damien Harris as the only players to post multiple receptions. Meyers made two key 10-yard receptions in the fourth quarter during […]
Joey C 5 years agoLance Kendricks Catches 28-Yard Pass Against Titans
New England Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks caught his first pass as a Patriot, a 28-yard reception in the team's preseason win over the Titans. One catch normally is not significant but Kendricks is expected to play a role early on this season with starter Benjamin Watson suspended the first four games. The Patriots have […]
Joey C 5 years agoDamien Harris Totals 103 Yards In Preseason Win
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris carried the ball 14 times for 80 yards and added 23 receiving yards in the Patriots 22-17 preseason win over the Titans. Harris has been a non-factor in the early portions of training camp but has been dealing with a wrist injury. Harris made some solid, tough runs […]
Joey C 5 years agoNick Brossette Scores Again In Second Preseason Game
New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette totaled only 37 yards from scrimmage but scored a touchdown in his second straight preseason game against the Titans. Brossette's numbers have not been impressive but has executed in the red zone thus far in the preseason. Brossette will have to show more productivity than stuffing in one-yard […]
Joey C 5 years agoJarrett Stidham Tosses Go-Ahead Touchdown
New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham completed 14-of-19 passes for 193 yards, including a game-winning touchdown, in the Patriots 22-17 preseason win over the Titans. Stidham hit wide receiver Damoun Patterson down the left sideline for 23 yards to put the Patriots ahead for the first time in the game. It was an efficient performance […]
Joey C 5 years agoRyan Nall Adds 44 Total Yards Against Giants
Chicago Bears running back Ryan Nall racked up 44 total yards from scrimmage in the Bears preseason loss to the Giants. Nall caught four passes for 21 yards and added 23 rushing yards on seven carries. It was an unspectacular effort but Nall is seeing a steady amount of playing time in the preseason. Nall […]
Joey C 5 years agoTaquan Mizzell A Non-Factor In Preseason Loss
Chicago Bears running back Taquan Mizzell totaled negative yardage on four carries in the Bears 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants. The second-year running back also failed to catch his two targets in the game. Mizzell is expected to serve as a fourth running back on the team but has seen limited action. Mizzell is […]
Joey C 5 years agoChase Daniel Passes For 103 Yards Against Giants
Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel completed 12 of 18 passes for 103 yards in the Bears 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants. Daniel again was modestly efficient, rarely taking a lot of shots down the field. He made some nice connections with wide receiver Javon Wims and protected the football. Daniel is expected to back […]
Joey C 5 years agoMarvin Hall Catches Only One Pass In Preseason Loss
Chicago Bears wide receiver Marvin Hall caught only one pass for four yards in the Bears 32-13 loss to the Giants in their second preseason game. But the stat sheet doesn't tell the whole story. Hall was wide open down the seam for an easy catch-and-run touchdown but was wildly overthrown by third-stringer Tyler Brady. […]
Joey C 5 years agoKerrith Whyte Jr. Punches In Touchdown
Chicago Bears running back Kerrith Whyte Jr. mustered only 10 rushing yards on six carries but stretched out to score a one-yard touchdown in the Bears preseason loss to the Giants. Whyte Jr. was unable to get anything going on the ground but got the ball in the red zone in the first half. The […]
Joey C 5 years agoRiley Ridley Catches Three Passes In Debut
Chicago Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley made his professional debut Friday against the Giants, catching three passes for 19 yards. Riley didn't play a ton of snaps but the fact he was out there on the field is a step in the right direction. The rookie's training camp got off on the wrong foot after […]
Joey C 5 years agoJavon Wims Leads Bears With 64 Receiving Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims caught five passes for 64 yards in the Bears 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants. Wims used his physical frame to make some nice sideline catches and was open on a targeted deep pass that was overthrown by third-stringer Tyler Bray. Wims has intriguing talent but is battling for […]
Joey C 5 years agoJakobi Meyers Impresses Titans
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers impressed opposing Titans players during a joint practice this week. Meyers will get a chance to build on that during the team's preseason game against the Titans on Saturday. Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler called Meyers "tough" and the rookie is coming off of a two-touchdown performance in the […]
Joey C 5 years agoMaurice Harris Out With Leg Injury
New England Patriots wide receiver Maurice Harris is looking at missing extended time with a lower leg injury. Harris suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice and, while a time table is unknown, is expected to miss significant time. The Patriots wide receiving group had some open spots available heading into camp but looks like Harris […]
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