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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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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. […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
Tyler Austin Drives In Three Runs Tuesday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Tyler Austin went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in his team's 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Austin has been a regular for the Twins ever since they acquired him from the New York Yankees at the trade deadline and has provided solid power numbers along the […]
Matt Terelle
Joey Votto Has Three-Hit Game Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 in his team's 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Votto reportedly made an adjustment at the plate a few weeks ago and has been on fire ever since. Over the past two weeks, Votto is hitting .381 with three homers, eight runs, and 10 RBI. […]
Matt Terelle
Jorge Polanco Hits Sixth Homer Monday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Polanco was also caught stealing for the fifth time in nine attempts in the ballgame. The veteran shortstop has been productive since being activated from his 80-game suspension, hitting .289 with six homers, […]
Matt Terelle
Eugenio Suarez Continues Slumping Monday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has hit a rough patch in his season. The veteran went 0-for-4 on Monday with two strikeouts in his team's 8-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Suarez is now hitting just .190 with one homer, four runs, and one RBI over the past two weeks. Overall, it has been […]
Matt Terelle
Josh Gordon Likely To Be Traded Monday
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport tweeted that he expects the Cleveland Browns to trade wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday before 4:00 PM EST. Rapoport went on to state that the "trade compensation should be legit." Cleveland general manager John Dorsey made headlines on Saturday evening when he released a statement that the team was planning […]
Matt Terelle
Vance McDonald Quiet In Return To Lineup
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald turned in a quiet performance in his return to the lineup following a foot injury. McDonald, who missed most of the preseason and Week 1 due to his injury, caught just three passes for 26 yards in his team's 42-37 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Fellow tight end […]
Matt Terelle
Jesse James Goes Off For 138 Yards And A TD
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James turned in one of the more surprising Week 2 performances, catching five passes for 138 yards and a touchdown in his team's 42-37 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. James was expected to take a backseat with Vance McDonald returning from injury. Instead, he went ahead and set a […]
Matt Terelle
James Conner Slowed By Chiefs In Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was unable to replicate his Week 1 dominance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Conner picked up just 17 rushing yards on eight carries but he did find the end zone and tacked on five catches for 48 yards in the passing game. The slow game can […]
Matt Terelle
Ben Roethlisberger Tosses Three TDs In Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 outing to throw for 452 yards and three touchdowns while adding another rushing score against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Steelers wound up losing to Kansas City in a shootout but Roethlisberger did his part to keep his team close in the contest. […]
Matt Terelle
Zane Gonzalez Disappoints In Week 2
Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez disappointed many fans when he missed a potential game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. He went and outdid himself in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, missing two of four field goals and both of his extra point chances. Gonzalez's second missed field goal would […]
Matt Terelle
David Njoku Gains Just 20 Yards In Week 2
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a disappointing four catches for 20 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Njoku tied for the team lead with seven targets but he was unable to get much going in the game. The second-year tight end has struggled in […]
Matt Terelle
Rashard Higgins Catches Five Balls In Week 2
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins caught five of his seven targets for 47 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Higgins' seven targets tied for the team lead as he saw an increased role with Josh Gordon sidelined by a hamstring issue. The Browns have already stated […]
Matt Terelle
Antonio Callaway Rips Off 47-Yard Score Against Saints
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway caught three passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Callaway made the play of the game when he hauled in a 47-yard bomb from quarterback Tyrod Taylor with just 1:16 left on the clock. It was […]
Matt Terelle
Jarvis Landry Goes For 69 Yards In Week 2 Loss
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught five passes for 69 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. The veteran receiver tied for the team lead with seven targets in the outing. Landry was having a quiet day before he ripped off a 25-yard reception on the Browns' […]
Matt Terelle
Nick Chubb Sees Just Two Carries In Week 2 Loss
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb saw just two carries in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Chubb made the most of his looks, turning those two touches into 14 yards. The rookie running back is firmly behind starter Carlos Hyde on the depth chart and it doesn't appear […]
Matt Terelle
Duke Johnson Sees Just Five Touches Against Saints
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson turned in another slow day at the office in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Johnson carried the ball just three times for three yards and added two catches for seven yards in the game. That gives Johnson just 11 touches through the first two games of the […]
Matt Terelle
Carlos Hyde Salvages Afternoon With Short TD
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde struggled on the ground against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, gaining just 43 yards on 16 carries. Hyde only caught one pass for seven yards but he was able to salvage his day with a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The touchdown gives Hyde a score […]
Matt Terelle