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David Njoku Catches Three Balls, Leaves With Ankle Issue
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku had a rough time in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Njoku finished the game with three catches for 13 yards. The second-year tight end struggled with drops, an issue which carried over from the preseason. He also left the game after he injured […]
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Josh Gordon Scores In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon caught one of his three targets for a 17-yard touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Gordon made an impressive play on the touchdown catch, snatching the ball over the top of the defender's helmet in the end zone to tie the game […]
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Jarvis Landry Sees 15 Targets In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was busy in his Week 1 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Landry caught 7-of-15 targets for 106 yards in his team's 21-21 tie. The veteran receiver led his team in all receiving categories against Pittsburgh as he continues to be quarterback Tyrod Taylor's favorite target. The team-high 15 targets […]
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Carlos Hyde Scores In Browns Debut
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde carried the ball 22 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Hyde also added one catch for three yards in the game. The veteran running back struggled to find much room to run against Pittsburgh but he […]
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Tyrod Taylor Struggles With Accuracy In Week 1
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 15 of 40 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. On a rainy day, Taylor really struggled with his accuracy, missing receivers countless times throughout the afternoon. He did salvage his day with his legs, […]
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Jesse James Racks Up 60 Yards In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James caught three passes for 60 yards in his team's 21-21 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. James, who drew the start with Vance McDonald inactive, showed fantasy owners that the Browns did not fix their issues defending the opposition's tight ends in the offseason. While James can't […]
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JuJu Smith-Schuster Posts 100-Yard Game In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster caught five of eight targets for 119 yards in his team's 21-21 tie with the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. The second-year receiver was impressive in the game, ripping off a 67-yard reception at the beginning of the third quarter which set the Steelers up for their second touchdown […]
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Antonio Brown Goes For 93 Yards In Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown caught nine of 16 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Brown got off to a slow start in the game, catching just two passes in the first half. He came alive in the second half, however, catching […]
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Ben Roethlisberger Has Five Turnovers In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a forgettable afternoon in his team's Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger committed five turnovers in the contest, throwing three interceptions and losing two fumbles. Overall, Roethlisberger completed 23-of-41 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown as the Steelers and Browns wound up in a 21-21 tie. […]
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Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel and DraftKings
Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]
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Joey Votto Hits Grand Slam On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-2 with a walk and a grand slam in his team's 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. The homer was Votto's first since July 9, ending a 36-game drought that goes down as the second-longest of his career. It was a sight for sore eyes […]
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Le'Veon Bell Not On Team Bus To Cleveland Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not on the team buses to Cleveland on Saturday afternoon, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. There had been some hope within the organization that Bell would report on Saturday, the day before his team opens the season against the Cleveland Browns. This all but assures that Bell […]
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Jorge Polanco Reaches Twice In Friday Win
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-5 with a run scored in his team's 10-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. The two-hit game raises Polanco's batting average to .276 with a .744 OPS, four homers, 26 runs, 29 RBI, and four steals in 214 at-bats. Polanco doesn't post huge numbers in any […]
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Joey Votto Strikes Out Three Times Friday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a single and three strikeouts in his team's 12-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday. The one-hit game drops Votto's batting average to .282 on the season and you have to go all the way back to July 24 for Votto's last three-strikeout game. […]
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Jose Peraza Drives In Three Runs Friday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza turned in a big game in his team's 12-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Peraza went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI to help power his team to the victory. Peraza continues to be an excellent fantasy asset, hitting .289 with a .737 OPS, 10 homers, […]
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Le'Veon Bell Might Return Saturday
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport stated on Thursday that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell could report to the team on Saturday. Rapoport said, "From the best I can tell, from people involved in this, their estimate is, their guess is that Bell will show up on Saturday." If Bell does report on Saturday, he would […]
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Vance McDonald Misses Thursday Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) did not participate in his team's practice on Thursday. McDonald got in a limited session on Wednesday but was not on the field for Thursday's practice. It is unclear if McDonald suffered a setback with his foot or if the team is simply holding him out to limit […]
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David Njoku A Solid TE Option For Season Opener
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to town for the regular season opener on Sunday. Njoku put together an impressive preseason, catching two touchdowns on six receptions. The second-year tight end is poised to take a large leap forward in the 2018 season, starting with Week 1 against the Steelers. […]
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Jarvis Landry A Solid WR2 In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will be participating in his first regular season game with his new team this Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town. Landry showed great chemistry with quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the preseason and should continue to operate in a high-volume role similar to what he did with the […]
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Josh Gordon A Boom/Bust WR4 In Week 1
Earlier in the week, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon declared himself fully over a hamstring tweak which limited him over the past several days. He can be fully expected to play in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, although head coach Hue Jackson told reporters that the talented wideout will be on a "pitch […]
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Duke Johnson A Solid PPR Play In Week 1
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson will open his 2018 season with a home tilt against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson has established himself as one of the premier pass-catching running backs in the league and should be one of the team's focal points in the short passing game. The Steelers boasted a strong pass […]
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Carlos Hyde Sets Up As An RB3 In Week 1
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde will make his first regular season start for a team other than the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Hyde, and the Browns, will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Cleveland for the season opener. Hyde held off rookie running back Nick Chubb for the starting role in the backfield during […]
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Tyrod Taylor A QB2 In Week 1
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor will make his first regular season start for his new team this Sunday when he takes the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The arrival of Taylor in Cleveland gives hope to an offense that has struggled to score points in the past few seasons. Pittsburgh, however, is no pushover against […]
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"No Sign" Of Le'Veon Bell Wednesday Morning
According to a report from NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is still away from the team. The Steelers held a 9:00 AM meeting on Wednesday morning, which Bell apparently did not attend. One of his teammates messaged Kinkhabwala on Wednesday, stating, "No sign of him yet." Offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey […]
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Joey Votto Grabs One Hit
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a single in his team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Votto's disappointing season has continued after a short stint on the disabled list. In his 22 at-bats since being activated, Votto is hitting just .222 with four runs and two RBI. Overall, the […]
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Scooter Gennett's Two Homers Not Enough Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in his team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The 28-year-old hit homers in back-to-back innings, taking starter Joe Musgrove deep in the seventh and reliever Kyle Crick out of the yard in the eighth. The big night raises Gennett's slash […]
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James Washington Expected To Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (abdomen) is expected to return to practice this week. Washington picked up what he called a minor abdominal injury during the third preseason game and has been sidelined since. The rookie wideout may only practice on a limited basis this week but he could be in line to make […]
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JuJu Smith-Schuster A WR2 Against Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster will look to stay hot against the Cleveland Browns when the regular season kicks off on Sunday. Smith-Schuster didn't catch any passes the first time these two teams met in 2017 but he shredded them for nine catches, 143 yards, and a touchdown in their Week 17 contest. Granted, […]
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Vance McDonald Should Begin To Practice This Week
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) should begin practicing, at least on a limited basis, this week. McDonald missed most of training camp with a foot issue but he should at least get in some limited work as his team gears up to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. McDonald is expected to […]
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Antonio Brown A Top WR In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quad) returned to practice on Monday after missing much of the preseason with a quad injury. Brown was unlikely to play much, if at all, during the preseason games anyway. The star wideout draws a favorable Week 1 matchup against a familiar foe in the Cleveland Browns and will […]
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