Ben Roethlisberger Does Not Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral) did not practice on Wednesday after he sustained an injury during his team's Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran quarterback is reportedly feeling some pain when he throws as the Steelers gear up to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. If Roethlisberger […]

Tyler Mahle Takes Sixth Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle gave up three runs over 4 1/3 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Mahle struck out six and walked three in the start. The veteran right-hander struggled with his efficiency on Tuesday, needing 96 pitches with just 58 of those going for strikes. Mahle has […]

Nick Castellanos Doubles, Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, and three RBI in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Castellanos got the scoring started for the Reds by ripping a two-run double in the third inning. He later added an RBI single in the eighth. The veteran outfielder is […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers In Monday Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Suarez blasted a solo homer off of Pittsburgh reliever Cody Ponce in the fifth inning on a ball that traveled 399 feet. The veteran infielder has struggled in the batting average department this […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Struggles Against Pirates

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Gutierrez allowed five runs over 3 1/3 innings while striking out three and walking one. He gave up back-to-back homers in the first inning and then gave up three more runs in the third. Gutierrez wasn't fooling anyone on […]

Joey Votto Homers Twice On Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-3 with two homers, two walks, two runs, and three RBI in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Votto hit a two-run shot in the third inning and added a solo blast in the fifth to pace the Reds in their comeback win. After a […]

Joey Votto Hits 31st Homer On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit, solo homer in an 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Votto was originally scheduled for a day off but he came off of the bench to pinch-hit for the pitcher in the ninth inning, taking Kenley Jansen deep. The veteran first […]

Wade Miley Gives Up Six Runs

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley's late-season struggles continued in an 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Miley allowed six runs over three innings while striking out two and walking one. He gave up two homers in the loss, a solo shot and a two-run shot. Miley had been excellent for much of […]

Pittsburgh Defense Struggles Against Raiders In Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense struggled in a 26-17 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Pittsburgh allowed the Raiders to roll up 425 yards of offense in the loss while picking up two sacks and failing to force a turnover. They also lost star pass rusher T.J. Watt to a groin injury […]

Chris Boswell Nails 56-Yard FG In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell hit a 56-yard field goal in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 while adding two extra points in the contest. The veteran kicker has been on the money thus far for the Steelers through two games, hitting all four of his field goals and going […]

Pat Freiermuth Catches Four Balls

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in a 27-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. While Freiermuth finished fifth on the Steelers in receiving, fellow tight end Eric Ebron was blanked on just two targets. This may have been a result of Ebron's […]

Chase Claypool Goes For 70 Yards In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool caught three of nine targets for 70 yards in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Claypool drew a healthy number of targets but he and Ben Roethlisberger had trouble connecting for much of the afternoon. He was having a quiet game before he saved […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Catches Six Balls In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught six of seven targets for 41 yards and rushed for a three-yard touchdown in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Smith-Schuster got off to a fast start, catching four of his passes in the first quarter but he was mostly quiet the rest […]

Najee Harris Scores First NFL Touchdown

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Harris carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards and added five catches for 43 yards and a receiving touchdown in the loss. The rookie […]

Ben Roethlisberger Throws For 295 Yards, TD In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 27 of 40 passes for 295 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 26-17 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Roethlisberger outpaced his anemic Week 1 output but still only managed to toss one touchdown in the surprising loss to the Raiders. The veteran […]

Cleveland Defense Disappoints Vs. Houston

The Cleveland Browns defense turned in a disappointing effort in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. While the final score doesn't look all that close, the Cleveland defense let the Texans keep the game competitive for the majority of the game, despite rookie quarterback Davis Mills taking over for the injured […]

Chase McLaughlin Makes FG, Four Extra Points In Win

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made a 30-yard field goal and added four extra points in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. McLaughlin has yet to miss a kick through two weeks, hitting seven of seven extra points and his lone field-goal try. The veteran kicker is shaping up as a […]

Harrison Bryant Catches Four Balls

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant caught all four of his targets for 49 yards in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. With Cleveland losing Jarvis Landry to a knee injury in the first quarter, Bryant took on a larger role in the offense and finished second on the team in […]

Austin Hooper Catches Five Balls In Win

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper caught all five of his targets for 40 yards in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. Hooper was pressed into a larger role after wideout Jarvis Landry injured his knee on the first drive of the game. The veteran responded, keeping the chains moving throughout […]

Demetric Felton Scores In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton made the most of his opportunities in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. Felton caught both of his targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in the win. With the Browns down both Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry due to injuries, Felton mixed in […]

Kareem Hunt Goes For 53 All-Purpose Yards In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt carried the ball 13 times for 51 yards and added a two-yard reception in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. In a rare occurrence, Hunt actually out-touched starting running back Nick Chubb, 14 to 12, in the win. Hunt was effective with his touches, running […]

Nick Chubb Goes For 95 Yards, TD In Win

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 11 times for 95 yards and a touchdown while adding a three-yard reception in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. Chubb got off to a slow start in the contest but he managed to find the end zone on an impressive 26-yard […]

Diontae Johnson Has Big Game, Appears To Injure Knee In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson turned in a big performance in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2, but it wasn't all good news. Johnson caught nine of 12 targets for 105 yards, but he may have injured his knee on the final play of the game. With the Steelers […]

Baker Mayfield Accounts For Two TDs In Win

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 19 of 21 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 31-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. He also added eight carries for 10 yards and a rushing touchdown in the win while playing without Jarvis Landry, who was injured on the first […]

Sonny Gray Takes Eighth Loss On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings of work in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Gray struck out five and walked two in the outing. The Cincinnati offense has gone cold of late, which has left a smaller margin for error for the Reds […]

Michael Lorenzen Picks Up Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in the ninth inning in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Lorenzen struck out one on the way to picking up his fourth save of the season. The veteran right-hander hit a batter before giving up an RBI single to Matt Beaty but […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 10 Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was excellent in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Castillo threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out 10 on the way to picking up his eighth win of the season. The veteran right-hander continues to put memories of his slow start to the season in […]

Steelers Defense A Top-10 Fantasy Option In Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense came to play in a Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills, holding the explosive Buffalo offense to just 16 points. They will now head back home to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. The Raiders managed to fare well against a solid Baltimore Ravens defense in Week […]

Chris Boswell A Top-15 Option In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell got off to a fast start in his team's Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills. He hit all three of his field goals and added two extra points in the win. Boswell could be busy again in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders in a game with sneaky […]

Pat Freiermuth Could See An Expanded Role In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had a quiet game in his NFL debut in Week 1, catching his lone target for 24 yards. He could have a larger role in store for him this weekend as starting tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) popped up on the injury report on Thursday after missing practice. If […]