Justin Hardy Has A Quiet Game In Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy saw just four targets in Week 8 and caught two of them for 23 yards. It was the most targets Hardy had seen since earning five targets in Week 1, but the performance was a bit of a letdown given the fact that the team had just traded away […]

Jamison Crowder Has Another Disappointing Game

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder made three catches for 23 yards in another lackluster game from the Jets offense. Crowder had a monster game in Week 1, but has eclipsed the 40-yard mark just once since then and is yet to find the end zone playing for an anemic offense. Despite the lack […]

Russell Gage Has Seven Catches On Nine Targets In Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage had his best game of the year by a longshot in Week 8, catching seven of his nine targets for 58 yards, all season-highs. He hadn't been targeted more than twice in a game yet this year, but backup quarterback Matt Schaub featured him heavily. Gage was the second-most-targeted […]

Latavius Murray Gashes Cardinals For 157 Yards and Two Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray had an excellent day against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. The seventh-year veteran carried the ball 24 times for 102 yards, hauled in nine of 12 targets for 55 yards and found the end zone twice. With their bye coming up in Week 9 and starter Alvin […]

Bilal Powell Gets Four Carries

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell carried the ball four times for 11 yards in a loss to the Jaguars Sunday. Powell was not targeted in the passing game. This is the first game this season Powell has had more than one carry so he won't carry any standalone fantasy value. However, his four […]

Bears Defense Comes Up Short

The Chicago Bears Defense recorded one interception and one sack in the team's crushing 17-16 loss to the Chargers in Week 8. The elite unit played solid throughout the game but turnovers by the offense put them in some tough positions in the fourth quarter. They held the Chargers to only 36 rushing yards but […]

Eddy Pineiro's Missed Field Goal Sinks Bears

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro made 3 of 5 field goal attempts in the Bears 17-16 loss to the Chargers in Week 8. Pineiro hit the uprights on a 33-yard attempt in the first half and then was called upon to win the game with :04 left. But Pineiro missed again from 41 yards as […]

Mike Evans Dominates In Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans dominated the Titans Defense on Sunday, racking up 11 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns on 12 targets. Evans was unguardable most of the day and was once again Jameis Winston's favorite destination. The veteran also set a Bucs' franchise receiving record during his second touchdown grab, […]

Taylor Gabriel Totals 53 Yards In Demoralizing Loss

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught four passes for 53 yards as the Bears lost in the final seconds to the Chargers 17-16. Gabriel was able to haul in some big catches for first downs but the Bears offense, especially in the red zone, sputtered again. Gabriel saw six targets in the game and […]

Adam Vinatieri Saves The Day With A Game-Winner

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri just knows how to get it done when it matters. In Week 8, the veteran experienced some struggles in what has been the worst season of his Hall of Fame career thus far. He missed a field goal on the first drive of the game, and in the third quarter […]

Le'Veon Bell Gets Only 12 Touches Vs Jaguars

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell ran the ball nine times for 23 yards while adding three receptions for an additional 12 yards in a loss to the Jaguars Sunday. The 12 touches are easily the lowest total for Bell in any game this season as the Jets completely abandoned the run game after […]

Tyler Boyd Has 65 Yards In London

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd had 65 yards on six catches during the loss to the Rams in Week 8. Once again, Boyd yielded production to Alex Erickson, who finished the day with 97 yards on six catches. After catching 10 passes for 123 yards and a score against the Cardinals, the 23-year-old has […]

Tarik Cohen Disappoints In Defeat

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen caught three passes for 37 yards in the Bears 17-16 loss to the Chargers in Week 8. Cohen caught a nice pass from quarterback Mitch Trubisky for 31 yards in the first half but was largely ineffective the rest of the game. The Bears offense got the ground game […]

Rams Defense So-So In Week 8

The Los Angeles Rams Defense delivered five sacks and allowed just 10 points to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. They didn't force any turnovers, though. The Rams are on a bye before a potential streaming play in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Trey Burton Catches One Pass Against Chargers

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton caught one pass for 16 yards in the Bears 17-16 loss to the Chargers in Week 8. Burton has been a ghost on the offensive side of the ball this season but at least had some opportunities in this game. He was targeted for a touchdown that was deflected […]

Josh Reynolds Steps Up

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds had three catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in Week 8. Reynolds stepped up for the injured Brandin Cooks (concussion), who left the game with a concussion. The Rams are on a bye next week, but if Cooks is forced to miss time, Reynolds could be worth […]

Gerald Everett Quiet In Week 8

Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett caught two passes for 15 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was targeted just three times. The Rams have a ton of options to spread the ball around to, and Everett is falling victim to the numbers of late. They're on a bye in Week 9, but Everett […]

Auden Tate Targeted 13 Times

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate had five catches for 65 yards in the loss to the Rams. Despite getting 13 looks from quarterback Andy Dalton, Tate wasn't able to make the most out of it as Alex Erickson led the way with 97 yards on nearly half the targets. With A.J. Green (ankle) expected […]

Allen Robinson Records 62 Yards In Week 8 Loss

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught five passes for 62 yards in the Bears 17-16 loss to the Chargers in Week 8. Robinson was targeted seven times and came down with a huge 31-yard catch to set up the Bears only touchdown of the game. The Bears offense has been a mess all season […]

Colts Defense Applies The Clamps In Week 8

The Indianapolis Colts Defense doesn't boast a ton of star power, but they're coached well. In Week 8 they put the clamps on the Denver Broncos for much of the game. They held them to just 13 points and they were able to take quarterback Joe Flacco to the ground for three sacks. For defenses, […]

Anthony Miller Leads Bears With 67 Receiving Yards

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller tallied three receptions for 67 yards in the Bears heartbreaking 17-16 loss to the Chargers in Week 8. Miller was able to spring free for a couple of huge completions, including a 35-yard catch. The second-year receiver got off to a exceptionally slow start this season but his production […]

Robert Woods Does Little In Week 8

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods caught two balls for 36 yards and rushed four times for six yards in the Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals had no defense for wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who stole the show in London. Woods and the Rams will be on a bye next […]

Cooper Kupp Has Career Day

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was unstoppable in Week 8 with seven catches for a career-high 220 yards and a touchdown. Kupp had five catches of at least 20 yards in the first half and set a new career high with 155 of his 220 yards in the first two frames. Kupp and […]

Darrell Henderson As Uneventful Day

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson saw 11 carries in a blowout of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8, and he rushed for 49 yards. He also caught two balls for 20 yards in what was an OK showing, but it didn't do much in fantasy. The Rams are on a bye next week, […]

David Montgomery Explodes For 147 Total Yards

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery enjoyed his best day as a pro, rushing for 135 yards and adding 12 receiving yards with one touchdown against the Chargers in Week 9. The rookie ran hard from the opening drive and finally was able to flash his elusive ability in the second level of the defense. […]

Todd Gurley Reaches End Zone

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley had a quiet day in Week 8 with 10 rushes for 44 yards, but he salvaged the day with a touchdown. He was targeted once through the air, but he didn't record a reception. The Rams were in control throughout the game, and Gurley was used lightly. He'll […]

Drew Brees Throws For 373 Yards And Three Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees returned with a bang against the Arizona Cardinals. The 40-year-old signal-caller jumped right back into the action with 34 completions on 43 pass attempts for 373 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Brees posted a 79.1 completion percentage and a healthy 8.7 yards per attempt against an overmatched Arizona […]

Jared Goff Airs It Out

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff was 17-for-31 for 372 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals had no answer for Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, who went for a career-high 220 yards through the air. Goff and the Rams will be on a bye next week before they return […]

Tyler Eifert Targeted Nine Times In Loss

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert was targeted nine times against the Rams in London, finishing the day with six catches for 74 yards. After an uneventful season, the veteran had his best performance to date, especially in PPR formats, and had as many receptions as he had in his previous five games combined. Though […]

Eric Ebron Is Quiet In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron needed to get into the end zone to give himself value in Week 8, and like the remainder of the Colts pass-catchers, he wasn't able to accomplish that. He caught three of his four targets for 26 yards. After the 2018-19 season that saw him finish as a top-five […]