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Jared Cook Has Modest Game In Loss
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook had an average game against the Dolphins on Sunday. He finished with five catches for 31 yards on six targets, but no touchdown. The veteran is showing to be a consistent target in the offense, as he has four or more catches in each of the three games this […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoMartavis Bryant Has Slow Game
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant had a very unproductive game in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. He ended with only two catches for 30 yards on five targets, with no touchdowns. Despite this being week 3, this was only the second game for Bryant, as he was signed after week 1. He is known for […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJordy Nelson Explodes For Best Game Of The Season
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson seemed to turn back the clock with his performance in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. Nelson ended with six receptions for 173 yards and one touchdown. This was by far his best performance of the year, as he only had 53 receiving yards over the first two games. If […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoAmari Cooper Shut Down Versus Dolphins
Oakland Raiders top receiver Amari Cooper had no production in Sunday's loss versus the Dolphins. Cooper finished with only two catches for 17 yards on five targets. He was shadowed by Dolphins top corner Xavien Howard, which proved to be a very tough matchup for him. This makes the second game of the season where […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJalen Richard Sees Work In The Passing Game
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard had another solid outing in the passing game, even as the Raiders were leading for most of the game. Richard finished with six catches for 59 yards and is showing to be the clear change of pace back for the Raiders. This is the second time this season Richard […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDoug Martin Effective Again In Limited Play
Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin put up good numbers, despite only seeing limited playing time. Martin finished with nine rushes for 43 yards, which is good for 4.8 yards per carry. This is the second time in three games this season he has finished with over four yards per carry, but still hasn't found […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoMarshawn Lynch Has Another Touchdown
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch added another touchdown in their loss versus the Dolphins this Sunday. This makes three straight games for Lynch with a touchdown, providing some consistent fantasy value as an RB 2. He ended with 64 yards on 19 attempts, along with adding three receptions for 22 yards. The Raiders may […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDerek Carr Throws for 300 Yards In Loss
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr passed for over 300 yards again, but it came in a losing effort versus the Dolphins on Sunday. Carr added one touchdown and two interceptions, which proved to be very costly late in the fourth quarter. Carr has struggled with converting touchdowns in the red zone but seemingly has ease […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoFanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/22/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a small three-game slate which starts at 4 pm and then the nine-game slate which starts at 7 pm. There are plenty of options on the slates you want to be paying up for and have some interesting matchups as we move closer to the end of the season. In this article, I […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJared Cook Should Play Key Role On Sunday
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook has been consistent to start the season and could be key this Sunday. Cook has 13 catches on 16 targets over the first two games and should be able to find a soft spot in the Dolphins defense since they have the 12th DVOA vs tight ends. On paper, […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoMartavis Bryant Ready For Second Game Of The Year
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant is set for his second game of the season this Sunday versus the Dolphins. Bryant resigned with the Raiders prior to week two but still put up a good performance with four catches on four targets for 30 yards but no touchdown. He is the clear number three receiver […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJordy Nelson Needs To Get More Involved In The Offense
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson has gotten off to a very slow start this season and things won't be any easier this week. He has only five catches for 53 yards through the first two games of the season and will now be squaring off against the Dolphins, who come in with a surprisingly […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoAmari Cooper Has Tough Matchup In Front Of Him
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is set for another tough matchup this Sunday versus the Dolphins. Cooper is coming off a very strong game where he put up 10 catches for 116 yards but no touchdowns. This week he is likely going to be shadowed by Dolphins top cornerback Xavien Howard. The Dolphins have […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJalen Richard Needs A Bounce-Back Game
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is coming off a very poor performance versus the Broncos and needs to rebound this week. In week one, he had nine receptions for 55 yards, showing his PPR upside. But that was followed by zero catches in week two. This inconsistency makes him a risky flex option in […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDoug Martin Needs To Continue Strong Start
Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has seen limited playing time so far this season but has been surprisingly effective when he is on the field. Martin is averaging four yards per carry over the first two games this season which is a big turn from his numbers last season, but will now be up […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoMarshawn Lynch Looking To Extend Touchdown Streak
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch is looking to add a touchdown for his third straight game against the Dolphins this Sunday. Lynch is the clear number one running back for the Raiders and has looked solid with his volume and touchdowns, but it hasn't been enough to grab a win this season. The Dolphins […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDerek Carr Looking For First Win Of The Season
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is looking to lead the team to their first victory this Sunday versus the Dolphins. Carr has been very efficient this season, with an 80% completion rate this season and nearly 600 passing yards, but only has one touchdown to show for it. The matchup looks tough on paper, as […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoFanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 3): Daily Fantasy Football Advice
RotoBallers, welcome to Week 3 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 3 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoFanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/20/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a smaller seven-game slate, where there is one clear top pitching option that you want to pay up for. This leaves plenty of space in tournaments if you choose to pay down since you will have extra salary available. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a monster 14-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJared Cook Has Another Strong Game
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook had another strong fantasy game, but it wasn't enough as the Raiders lost to the Broncos 20-19. Cook was coming off a monster nine-catch game on Monday night, where he put up 180 yards. On Sunday, he ended with four catches for 49 yards, which was second highest on […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoMartavis Bryant Has Solid First Game Of The Season
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant had a strong game versus the Broncos, in what was his first game of the season. Bryant ended with four catches for 30 yards and no touchdowns. He only rejoined the Raiders this past week, after being released at the end of the preseason. Bryant still may face a […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoSeth Roberts Catches Touchdown In Loss
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts caught his first touchdown of the season in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Roberts ended the day with three catches for 43 yards and the one touchdown. He only had one catch in their Week 1 loss to the Rams, so this was a nice way to get his […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJordy Nelson Has Slow Game
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson had a quiet game in a Week 2 loss to the Broncos. He had only two catches for 30 yards and no touchdowns. This is the second straight game with low production totals for Nelson, who might be showing his age, despite positive reports coming out of preseason. He […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoAmari Cooper Has Massive Bounce-Back Game
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper posted a massive stat line, but it was all for nothing as they fell to the Broncos 20-19. Cooper was held to only one catch in Week 1 but turned things around in a big way, with 10 receptions for 116 yards on 10 targets. In what was set […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoJalen Richard Does Nothing In Loss
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard was invisible in their Week 2 loss against the Broncos. Richard finished with just two carries for three yards and no receptions in the passing game. This was coming off a Week 1 game where he had nine receptions for 55 yards. When the game script has the Raiders […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDoug Martin Posts Average Numbers In Loss
Oakland Raiders backup running back Doug Martin finished with limited numbers in Sunday's loss versus the Broncos. Martin had 24 yards on seven attempts with no touchdowns. He ended with more rushing yards this week compared to Week 1, but he had better yards per carry in the first game. Martin remains a very fringe […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoMarshawn Lynch Has Another Touchdown In Losing Effort
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch had a touchdown in a second straight game, but it wasn't enough to help the team to a victory. He ended with 65 yards on 18 attempts with one touchdown, along with two catches in the passing game. Lynch has now seen double-digit carries in each of the Raiders […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoDerek Carr Has Impressive Game, But Raiders Fall Short
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr posted a very impressive stat line, but it wasn't enough as they lost to the Broncos 20-19. Carr ended with 288 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions on 29-for-32 passing. It ended up being an average fantasy game for Carr, but this is now two straight weeks to start the season […]
Tom Vecchio 6 years agoFanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/15/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a four-game early slate which starts at 3 pm est and then an eight-game slate which starts at 7 pm est. There are plenty of good options across the board, we have high priced pitchers to look at, along with Coors Field in play. In this article, I will be providing you with […]
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