Nick Chubb Scores Twice In Week 2 Win

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 22 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-30 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Chubb also tacked on a nine-yard reception on the way to Cleveland's first win of the season. It was an excellent performance for Chubb, who had a […]

Baker Mayfield Throws Two TDs In Week 2

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 16 of 23 passes for 218 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 35-30 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Mayfield was effective in the win, finding Odell Beckham Jr. for a 43-yard score in the second quarter and a wide-open Kareem Hunt for a six-yard […]

Browns Defense A Sneaky Option In Week 2

The Cleveland Browns Defense did not fare well in a 38-6 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Of course, the Ravens have one of the most dangerous offenses in the league, so last week's outcome isn't all that surprising. The Browns have a chance to bounce back in Week 2's Thursday night […]

Austin Hooper A TE2 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper had a slow debut for his new team in Week 1. Hooper finished with just two catches for 15 yards and was overshadowed by fellow tight end David Njoku, who found the end zone. Hooper could be a larger part of the offense going forward as Njoku landed on […]

Jarvis Landry Expected To Suit Up Thursday Night

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is expected to play in his team's Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. Landry missed practice on Tuesday and was limited on Wednesday. The extra rest appears to have been precautionary as Landry had hip surgery back in February. Landry will face off against […]

Odell Beckham Jr. A WR3 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had an up-and-down game in Week 1's blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He led the team with 10 targets but only finished with three catches for 22 yards against an excellent Baltimore secondary. He should find it much easier to operate in Week 2's Thursday night game […]

Kareem Hunt A Low-End RB2 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt outproduced starter Nick Chubb in Week 1's blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Hunt out-touched Chubb 17 to 11 and outgained him in total yards, 81 to 66. Week 1's game script favored Hunt as the Browns fell behind early and shifted into catch-up mode. Cleveland is installed as […]

Nick Chubb A Solid Play In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had a slow afternoon in his team's Week 1 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Chubb finished with just 11 total touches for 66 yards, six fewer touches than backup Kareem Hunt. Of course, the Browns fell behind early in that contest and shifted into catch-up mode, a game […]

Baker Mayfield Hard To Trust In Week 2

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield turned in a disappointing performance in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, throwing for just 189 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He will look to put that behind him when he takes on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2's Thursday night matchup. While Mayfield wasn't […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 10 In Wednesday Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo tossed a gem in a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castillo threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out 10. He picked up the win to improve his record to 3-5 to go along with a 3.03 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and […]

James Conner Absent From Wednesday Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Conner left Monday night's win over the New York Giants during the second quarter after injuring his ankle and did not return. Head coach Mike Tomlin did indicate to reporters on Tuesday that they weren't ready to rule Conner out of Week 2's […]

Diontae Johnson Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (toe) missed practice on Wednesday, according to reports. Johnson also missed time last week with what appears to be the same ailment, as he was held out of the Wednesday and Thursday sessions before getting a full practice in on Friday. So far, there are no reports that his […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Misses Wednesday Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) missed practice on Wednesday. The veteran wide receiver was joined on the sidelines by Diontae Johnson in the team's first session since their Monday night win over the New York Giants. It is possible that the Steelers are just giving their top receivers some extra rest on a […]

Michael Lorenzen Looks Good In Tuesday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen pitched well in his first start of the 2020 season after making 15 appearances out of the bullpen. Lorenzen allowed one run over five innings while striking out six and scattering four hits in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander joined the rotation to cover for right-hander […]

Joey Votto Homers Twice In Monday Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto combined to go 2-for-5 with two homers, two RBI, and two walks in his team's doubleheader sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Votto's power at the plate is starting to come around as he now has three home runs over his last seven games. Overall, it has been […]

Anthony DeSclafani Strikes Out Seven Pirates

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings in a 9-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 2 of a Monday doubleheader. DeSclafani struck out seven and walked one in the no-decision. The veteran cruised through the first three innings before allowing a solo homer in the fourth and a […]

Trevor Bauer Strikes Out 12

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer turned in another excellent performance in a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a Monday doubleheader. Bauer allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings while striking out 12 and walking two. The veteran's lone mistake was a seventh-inning solo homer off the bat of Colin […]

Steelers Defense Forces Two Turnovers In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense played well in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Pittsburgh managed to sack quarterback Daniel Jones three times while forcing two turnovers on their way to the win. To make matters worse for the Giants, a suffocating Pittsburgh run defense held New York to just 29 […]

Eric Ebron Quiet In Steelers Debut

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron had a quiet debut with his new team in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Ebron was targeted just twice, catching one pass for 18 yards in the win. He split looks with fellow tight end Vance McDonald, who also saw two targets from […]

Chase Claypool Sees Three Touches In NFL Debut

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool saw three touches in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Claypool caught both of his targets for 39 yards and added a nine-yard rush in the win. The rookie wideout had a long gain of 28 yards in his NFL debut after Pittsburgh used […]

James Washington Finds End Zone In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught two passes for 34 yards and a touchdown in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Washington was targeted three times in the win. The third-year wide receiver found the end zone in the second quarter on a 13-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger. He […]

Diontae Johnson Leads Steelers With 10 Targets In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught six of his 10 targets for 57 yards in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Johnson led the Steelers in targets and receptions and finished second behind only JuJu Smith-Schuster in receiving yards. The second-year wideout shook off a first-quarter blunder when he […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Scores Twice In Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught six passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants. He finished second on the team with six targets, coming in only behind Diontae Johnson's 10. No one was happier than Smith-Schuster to see quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back healthy under center […]

Benny Snell Jr. Goes For 113 Yards In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. carried the ball 19 times for 113 yards in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Snell came on in relief of starter James Conner, who injured his ankle during the game and did not return. It was a solid performance for Snell, who […]

James Conner Sees Eight Touches, Leaves With Ankle Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner struggled in a 26-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Conner saw six carries for nine yards and added two receptions for eight yards in the win before leaving early with an ankle injury. The ankle injury is yet another disappointing setback for Conner, who missed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]