Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert didn't need to do much in an easy 27-6 win over the New York Jets in Week 9. The Chargers defense and special teams dominated this edition of Monday Night Football, leaving Herbert with a disappointing line of 16 completed passes in 30 attempts for 136 scoreless yards. He […]
The Miami Marlins picked up infielder Jon Berti's $3.625 million team option for the 2024 season on Monday. Berti isn't a star by any means, but the 33-year-old brings plenty of value to the Fish as a utility infielder that can play multiple positions. He hit a strong .294 (114-for-388) with career-highs in home runs […]
New York Jets running back Breece Hall handled 16 carries for 50 yards and added 10 yards on four receptions in the team's Week 9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a disappointing showing for Hall, who had scored in each of his three previous games. Fantasy managers were certainly frustrated watching Michael […]
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson completed 33 of his 49 pass attempts for 263 yards in a 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He added seven rushing yards on two carries but was sacked eight times and lost two fumbles. Wilson was constantly pressured by the Chargers' defense and missed open receivers on […]
Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith was the 100th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Smith had a productive college career, totaling 178 receptions for 2,001 yards and 18 touchdowns in four years at Florida International. The former Golden Panther spent four years with the Titans. He had 114 receptions […]
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Beckham had a solid college career, totaling 143 receptions for 2,340 yards and 12 touchdowns in three years at LSU. The former Tiger had an outstanding rookie season, totaling 91 receptions on 130 […]
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill went undrafted during the 2017 NFL Draft. Hill had a solid college career as a quarterback, completing 58.2% of his pass attempts for 6,929 yards and 43 touchdowns in five years at BYU. He also had 534 rushing attempts for 2,815 yards and 32 touchdowns in college. The […]
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner both won Gold Gloves in 2023. It's Swanson's second straight Gold Glove, while Hoerner won his first Gold Glove this year. Swanson's 20 outs above average led all MLB shortstops, and he also set a career-high with 18 defensive runs saved, which led all shortstops. […]
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman won his fourth career Gold Glove award in 2023, becoming the second third baseman in Blue Jays history to win the honor (Kelly Gruber in 1990). Chapman led all AL third baseman with 12 defensive runs saved, upping his career total to 92. Also winning Gold Gloves in […]
Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly exercised his $8.5 million player option for the 2024 season on Monday. Smyly was a swingman for the Cubs in his second year in Chicago in 2023, making 41 total appearances (23 starts). The 34-year-old veteran southpaw wasn't very effective, though, going 11-11 with a 5.00 ERA (4.96 FIP) and […]
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Stafford had a productive college career, completing 57.1% of his pass attempts for 7,731 yards and 51 touchdowns in three years at Georgia. The former Bulldog spent the first 12 years of his career with […]
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (knee) needs surgery for a left-knee injury and is likely out for the rest of the season. The Giants officially placed him on Injured Reserve on Saturday. Veteran Randy Bullock was signed and eventually elevated to the active roster, but he didn't have a single kicking opportunity in the […]
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) was seen getting some more throwing in on the field on Monday night before the Week 9 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers was also taking three-step drops before letting it rip, even uncorking a few 50-yard bombs. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has made […]
The Carolina Panthers listed wide receivers DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) and Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) as non-participants on their estimated injury report on Monday after the team conducted a walkthrough practice. Chark was questionable to play in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts due to an elbow injury, but he ultimately played and had two […]
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday after they conducted a walkthrough. Kmet exploded for six catches on eight targets for 55 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 9 loss to the New Orleans Saints, but his status for this Thursday […]