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Ben Roethlisberger A Low-End QB1 In Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has played some excellent football over the past two weeks. Over that span, the star signal-caller has passed for 805 yards, six touchdowns, and just one interception. The Steelers will welcome the division-rival Baltimore Ravens to town on Sunday night in Week 4. Baltimore has been inconsistent against the pass […]
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Joe Mauer Scores Twice On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in his team's 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Mauer's two-hit game raises his season slash line to .278/.346/.375 with six homers, 57 runs, and 46 RBI in 461 at-bats. Mauer isn't providing much pop in fantasy but he gets on […]
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Joey Votto Logs Two Singles Against Royals
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with two singles in his team's 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Votto's two-hit game raises his batting average to .285 with an .839 OPS, 12 homers, 66 runs, and 67 RBI on the season. The veteran first baseman started to show some signs […]
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Vance McDonald Racks Up 112 Receiving Yards
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald turned in an exceptional game on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McDonald finished with four catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. The veteran tight end ripped off a 75-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter which saw him level a Tampa Bay defender with a fierce […]
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James Conner Catches Five Passes In Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner picked up 61 rushing yards on 15 carries while adding five catches for 34 yards in his team's 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Conner failed to pick up a touchdown for the first time of the season but he was still able to salvage his night with […]
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Ben Roethlisberger Tosses Three Touchdowns Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in an excellent performance in his team's 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Roethlisberger completed 30 of his 38 pass attempts for 353 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. The road win was a welcome sight for fantasy owners who have become used to seeing Roethlisberger […]
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Jorge Polanco Plates Three Runs On Friday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 1-for-4 with a walk and a three-run double in his team's 7-6 loss to the Oakland A's on Friday. Polanco's three-run double gave the Twins a 6-4 lead in the sixth inning. The veteran shortstop is now slashing .287/.343/.430 with six homers, 33 runs, 36 RBI, and five steals […]
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Antonio Brown An Elite WR1 In Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown made plenty of headlines this week after he didn't report to work on Monday. Despite the drama, Brown will be in uniform and ready to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Brown will be an elite WR1 for that matchup as the Buccaneers have struggled to […]
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Eugenio Suarez Picks Up One Hit Friday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a single in his team's 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday. Suarez has been slumping at the plate lately as that goes down as just his third hit in his past seven contests. Overall, it has been a fantastic season for Suarez, who is […]
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Greg Joseph Hits Both Field Goal Attempts Thursday
Cleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph made a solid debut for his new team. Signed on Monday after former kicker Zane Gonzalez missed several important kicks in the first two games, Joseph hit both of his field goal attempts and his lone extra point try. Joseph's first field goal appeared that it would miss to the […]
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David Njoku Quiet In Thursday's Win
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in another quiet performance, catching just two passes for 36 yards in his team's 21-17 win over the New York Jets. While it was another disappointing outing for the second-year tight end, there is hope for improvement for Njoku with rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield expected to become the […]
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Antonio Callaway Catches Four Passes Thursday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway caught four of his 10 targets for 20 yards in his team's 21-17 win over the New York Jets on Thursday. While Callaway didn't have a big game, his usage in the offense was encouraging. The rookie receiver finished second on the team in targets and had little trouble […]
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Jarvis Landry Catches Eight Balls In Win
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught eight of his 15 targets for 103 yards in his team's 21-17 win over the New York Jets on Thursday. Landry also added a two-point completion to quarterback Baker Mayfield in the game. The veteran receiver had a slow first half but came alive after Mayfield entered the […]
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Nick Chubb Sees Just Two Carries
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb saw just two carries for six yards in his team's 21-17 win over the New York Jets on Thursday. The rookie running back continues to be strictly a backup to veteran starter Carlos Hyde through the first three weeks of the season. There was some hope Chubb would start […]
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Duke Johnson Logs Four Touches In Win
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson saw two carries for nine yards while adding two receptions for 24 yards in his team's 21-17 win over the New York Jets on Thursday. The light usage in Week 3 gives Johnson just 15 touches over the first three games of the season. This comes just days after […]
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Carlos Hyde Gains 98 Yards, Scores Twice
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde turned in a big game in his team's 21-17 win over the New York Jets on Thursday night. Hyde carried the ball 23 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns to help lead his team to victory. It was a big breakout for Hyde, who had been struggling to […]
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Week 3 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings
Hey there RotoBallers! After another high-scoring slate of games in Week 2, you are probably looking forward to getting some lineups set for Week 3. NFL offenses have been on fire through the first two weeks of the season, especially passing offenses. This makes stacking a quarterback with his top passing game target a must […]
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Baker Mayfield Leads Browns To Win On Thursday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield led his team to a 21-17 win over the New York Jets on Thursday night. Taking over for a concussed Tyrod Taylor at the end of the second quarter, Mayfield finished the evening with 201 passing yards while completing 17 of his 23 pass attempts. The rookie quarterback's presence was […]
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Ehire Adrianza Knocks Two Doubles
Minnesota Twins infielder Ehire Adrianza went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs, and one RBI in his team's 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Adrianza, who has been serving as the Twins' regular third baseman with Miguel Sano out, has posted a .250 average, six homers, 19 doubles, 39 runs, 37 RBI, and […]
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Jesse James Looks To Build Upon Career Game
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James is coming off a career day in Week 2. James finished with five catches for 138 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. The big performance by James instantly propels him into the TE2 range in fantasy leagues going forward. He appears to have moved ahead of […]
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Vance McDonald A Low-End Option In Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald made his season debut in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, he was overshadowed by fellow tight end Jesse James in the game. While James turned in a career performance with 138 receiving yards, McDonald logged just three receptions for 26 yards. McDonald will be tough to […]
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James Conner An RB1 In Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was a victim of a pass-heavy game script in his team's Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. With the Steelers down 21-0 after the first quarter, Conner saw just eight carries in the loss. The second-year running back is in a prime position to bounce back in […]
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Antonio Brown Returns To Steelers Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was back with the team on Wednesday after missing meetings on Monday. Brown's absence on Monday caused concern around the league that the star wideout was upset with the franchise after he was seen arguing with members of the coaching staff during Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. […]
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Ben Roethlisberger Travels To Tampa Bay In Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in a big Week 2 performance, accounting for four touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs. Through two weeks, the star quarterback comes in as the overall QB7 in scoring in six-point per passing touchdown leagues. Roethlisberger will look to keep it up in Week 3 when the Steelers travel […]
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David Njoku A TE2 In Week 3
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has gotten off to a slow start in 2018, catching just seven of his 14 targets for 33 scoreless yards. Njoku possesses plenty of talent, but he and quarterback Tyrod Taylor have struggled to get on the same page this season. The second-year tight end will look to find […]
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Antonio Callaway Looks To Build On Week 2 Success
With Josh Gordon out of the picture, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway made the most of his increased opportunities to play in Week 2. Callaway hauled in three passes for 81 yards, including the play of the game when he caught a 47-yard touchdown from Tyrod Taylor. After playing 80.6% of the offensive snaps […]
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Jarvis Landry A Solid WR2 In Week 3
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has posted a solid 12 catches for 175 yards through his first two games of the season. He has been limited with a knee issue this week but all signs point towards him being able to suit up against the New York Jets on Thursday night. The Jets have […]
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Duke Johnson Hoping To Be More Involved In Week 3
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has gone criminally underused through the first two weeks of the NFL season. Despite being one of Cleveland's top playmakers, Johnson has seen just 11 total touches, eight carries and three receptions in Todd Haley's offense. Head coach Hue Jackson vowed to the media on Tuesday that they would […]
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Carlos Hyde Looks To Make It Three Straight Weeks With A TD
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde hasn't posted very impressive rushing numbers through the first two weeks of the season, gaining just 105 yards on 38 rushes for a 2.8 yard-per-carry average while catching just two passes. The veteran runner has scored two touchdowns, which has helped to elevate him to the RB24 in overall […]
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Tyrod Taylor A QB2 On Thursday Night
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor heads into his Thursday night Week 3 matchup as the QB17 in scoring in six-point-per-touchdown pass leagues. The veteran signal-caller has been mostly mediocre for the Browns in his first two games, passing for 443 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while rushing for 103 yards and a score. He […]
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