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Ben Roethlisberger Throws Three Scores In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of 32 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. He also added three rushes for nine yards in the win. Roethlisberger got off to a slow start in his first game action since Week 2 of […]
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Browns Release Austin Seibert
The Cleveland Browns released kicker Austin Seibert on Monday. Seibert struggled in the team's Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, missing an extra point and a 40-yard field goal in the contest. The move was expected after Cleveland signed kicker Cody Parkey earlier in the day. Seibert heads to the free-agency bin just a […]
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Eugenio Suarez Hits 13th Homer
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 10-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Suarez connected for a solo shot off St. Louis reliever Jake Woodford in the eighth inning, adding on another insurance run in the win. Suarez got off to […]
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Browns Defense Shredded By Baltimore
The Cleveland Browns Defense struggled to contain the Baltimore Ravens in a 38-6 loss in Week 1. Cleveland managed just two sacks and was able to force one turnover in the loss. Fortunately most fantasy gamers didn't start the Browns defense as expectations weren't high for Cleveland in this matchup as the Ravens were one […]
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David Njoku Scores TD, Leaves Early With Knee Injury
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku had a solid game in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Njoku caught all three of his targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in the lopsided loss. The veteran tight end found the end zone on a one-yard pass from Baker Mayfield in the […]
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Austin Hooper Quiet In Cleveland Debut
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper was quiet in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Hooper was targeted just twice, catching both for 15 yards in his first game for Cleveland after joining the team as a free-agent signing in the offseason. More was expected out of Hooper, who wasn't even […]
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Jarvis Landry Leads Browns In Receiving In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry led his team in receiving in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Landry hauled in five of six targets for 61 yards in the losing effort. The veteran receiver came into the game with some questions about how much he would play after offseason shoulder […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. Quiet In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a quiet outing in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Beckham caught just three of 10 targets for 22 yards in the lopsided loss while committing several mistakes along the way. The star receiver committed a brutal drop that would have given his […]
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Kareem Hunt Sees 17 Touches In Opener
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt out-touched starter Nick Chubb in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Hunt carried the ball 13 times for 72 yards and added four receptions for nine yards in the lopsided loss. Meanwhile, Chubb only logged 11 touches and lost a fumble along the way. While […]
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Nick Chubb Rushes For 60 Yards, Loses Fumble
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had a rough 2020 debut in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Chubb carried the ball 10 times for 60 yards and lost a fumble while adding a six-yard catch in the lopsided loss. It is only one week but the workload split between Chubb and Kareem Hunt […]
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Baker Mayfield Manages One TD
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield struggled to move the offense in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Mayfield completed 21 of 39 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the lopsided loss. The Ravens only sacked him twice on the afternoon but they often got pressure on the […]
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Luis Castillo Strikes Out Six In Complete Game
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo tossed a complete game gem in a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Castillo allowed just one run on three hits while striking out six and walking three. The win improves Castillo's record to 2-5 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts in 52 1/3 […]
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Joey Votto Hits First-Inning Homer In Win
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Votto took St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright deep in the first inning, providing all of the offense Cincy would need in the eventual win. It has been another slow […]
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Jarvis Landry's Playing Time Could Be Game-Plan Dependent
After having hip surgery in February, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) has been taking part in roughly every other practice since training camp began. While he hasn't been listed on the injury report this week, Landry could see reduced snaps early in the season. Landry told reporters via Zoom, "How much [I’ll play] […]
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Sonny Gray Struggles In Loss To Cubs
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray had a rough night in an 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Gray allowed five runs in 3 1/3 innings while striking out four and walking three. The loss drops Gray's record to 5-3 with a 3.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts in 45 2/3 innings of […]
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Shogo Akiyama Steals Two Bases
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama went 1-for-2 with two walks, two steals, a run, and an RBI in an 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Akiyama's eighth-inning single brought Eugenio Suarez around to score in the eventual loss. Overall, the outfielder is hitting just .225 with zero homers, eight runs, five RBI, and […]
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Greedy Williams Still Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (shoulder) is not practicing on Thursday. Williams has been sidelined with a shoulder injury since the middle of August and his status for Cleveland's Week 1 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens is looking shaky. The likely absence of Williams is going to be a big problem for the Browns as […]
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Mike Moustakas Homers In Win Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Moustakas provided all the offense the Reds would get with one swing of the bat, taking Chicago starter Yu Darvish deep in the first inning. The homer was his second in the past […]
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Trevor Bauer Shuts Down Cubs Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was excellent in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Bauer threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out 10 and allowing just three hits. It goes down as another in a steady string of excellent outings for Bauer this season. The veteran right-hander's record improves to 4-3 […]
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Tyler Mahle Strikes Out 10 In Loss
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched well in a 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Mahle allowed three runs over seven innings while walking one and striking out 10. It was an excellent effort from Mahle but his offense wasn't able to get anything going against Chicago starter Alec Mills in the contest. […]
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Steelers Defense A Strong Fantasy Option In Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers open their 2020 season on the road against the New York Giants. Per usual, the Steelers are expected to have a strong defense this season and they are set up to be productive in Week 1 against a Giants offense that was very generous to fantasy defenses in 2019. New York quarterback […]
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Browns Defense In A Tough Spot In Week 1
The Cleveland Browns Defense draws a tough matchup in their season opener in Week 1. Cleveland will face an explosive Baltimore Ravens offense on the road to kick off the year. Baltimore sported one of the top offenses in the league in 2019 and is returning all of their important players at the skill positions. […]
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Kareem Hunt Signs Two-Year Extension
The Cleveland Browns signed running back Kareem Hunt to a two-year, $13.25 million extension on Tuesday. The deal will keep Hunt in Cleveland through the end of the 2022 season after the running back was initially scheduled to become a free-agent after the year. While the extension is good news for Hunt, it isn't particularly […]
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James Washington A Flex Option In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington draws a plus matchup against the New York Giants in Week 1 of the season. Washington came on strong at the end of the 2019 season and should benefit from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger being back under center for the team. The Giants were one of the most generous teams […]
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Diontae Johnson A WR3 In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson will open up the season with a road game against the New York Giants. Johnson turned in a very productive rookie season, catching 59 passes for 680 yards and five scores while mostly catching passes from backup quarterbacks. He should have little trouble building upon those numbers in 2020 […]
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JuJu Smith-Schuster A Strong Play In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will take on the New York Giants on the road in Week 1. Smith-Schuster should be one of the happiest members of the team to have quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back under center this season. Smith-Schuster's numbers without Big Ben suffered in 2019 as he set career-lows in receptions, yardage, […]
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Austin Hooper Set To Make Cleveland Debut
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper will debut with his new team when he travels to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in Week 1. Cleveland awarded Hooper with a huge free-agent contract in the offseason and he has reportedly shown excellent chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield in the early going. Good chemistry might not […]
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Jarvis Landry A Flex Play For Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will travel to Baltimore to face the division-rival Ravens in Week 1. Landry spent most of the offseason rehabbing his hip after undergoing surgery in February. All signs point to him being able to play in Week 1, although it is unclear how limited (if at all) he will […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. A WR2 In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will take on a tough Baltimore Ravens Defense in a road game to kick off the season in Week 1. Beckham squared off against Baltimore twice in 2019, posting two catches for 20 yards in their first meeting and four catches for 44 yards and a score in […]
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Kareem Hunt A Solid Flex In Week 1
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in Week 1. Hunt enters the year as the team's clear third-down back as he should see the majority of the running back targets in the passing game. While that is a role that can be hard to predict on […]
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