Mika Zibanejad Inks Eight Year Extension with New York Rangers

Mika Zibanejad will not be traded from the New York Rangers after signing an eight-year extension on Sunday. That deal will pay the center an average of $8.5 million a season. The deal includes a no-movement clause and $60 million in signing bonuses with just $8 million in base salary. Zibanejad is New York's undisputed […]

Tee Higgins Doesn't Do Much In Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins returned for the Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, finishing with five catches for 32 yards. He was targeted by Joe Burrow seven times during the loss, finishing behind the red-hot Ja'Marr Chase, who had 10. His most significant contribution came late in the fourth quarter when […]

Ja'Marr Chase Scores Another One On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase led his team in receiving during the overtime loss to Green Bay. The rookie caught six of his 10 targets on the afternoon, finishing with 159 yards and a touchdown. His trip to the end zone was his fifth of the year, and he now has at least one […]

Alex Bowman Alternator Issues Seal Playoff Chase Fate

Alex Bowman suffered from an alternator issue much as Kyle Larson did. The difference was Bowman never fully recovered from it. The only bright side of the day is that the No. 48 car finished in the top ten -- just ahead of William Byron and Chase Elliott. That may have been the craziest thing […]

Mike Williams Gets Back On Track In Week 5

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams certainly made up for his dreadful Week 4 performance, finishing with eight catches for 165 yards and two touchdowns during the win over the Browns on Sunday. The 27-year-old received 16 looks from Justin Herbert, and he certainly benefited from the sophomore's nearly 400-year performance. He now has […]

William Byron Unlucky Again, Eliminated From Playoff Chase

William Byron had an amazing run with the No. 24 car on Sunday and led a race-high 30 laps to boot. However, it was a "lack of awareness" from Tyler Reddick that forced Byron's hand very late at Charlotte. That run-in (having to miss the chicane) with 18+ laps left led to Byron's late charge […]

Christopher Bell Could Not Answer Bell at Charlotte

Christopher Bell just never could get things going until it was very late on the ROVAL. By that time, the laps had run down. Despite ending up eighth, that was not enough for Bell to advance to the Round Of 8. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver was 26th and 24th after the first two stages […]

Austin Ekeler Dominant In Week 5

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler went wild during the narrow win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. He racked up 66 yards off 17 carries while adding five catches for 53 yards. However, the biggest takeaway was Ekeler's three total touchdowns on the day, with all of them taking place in the fourth […]

Kevin Harvick Eliminated From Playoffs at Charlotte

Kevin Harvick just had to keep the car on the track basically in the waning laps. In the end, what will be debated for the rest of 2021 is this. Did he see the No. 9 behind him? Harvick locked his right front side and the result was hard contact into the barrier. That ended […]

Justin Herbert Explodes During Close Win Over Cleveland

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for nearly 400 yards during the narrow victory over Cleveland on Sunday. He completed 26 of his 43 passing attempts, and he also accounted for five touchdowns, with one of them coming off a nine-yard run in the third quarter. As a result, the sophomore signal-caller would go […]

Denny Hamlin Lost Speed But Held for Fifth at Charlotte

Denny Hamlin was just a few laps from another victory -- this time at the Charlotte ROVAL. However, it was not meant to be that Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick passed him. After that, Hamlin kept dropping. Despite this, the No. 11 car did find a way to fight back during the waning moments. The […]

Kyle Busch Comes Back to Finish Fourth at Charlotte

Kyle Busch looked wrecked during the final stage of the race after leading 22 laps mostly in the early going. That included winning Stage 2. After Busch dropped down a good way, he was able to bounce back mostly because of the misfortune of others. Again, if one survives long enough on a road course, […]

Joe Mixon Finds The End Zone Despite Limited Work

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) shed his questionable tag prior to the Week 5 outing against the Packers. However, he only saw limited work during the overtime loss, but he managed to score a touchdown, finding the end zone off an eight-yard run in the fourth quarter. Nonetheless, although the former Sooner's fantasy […]

Chris Buescher Finish Sticks, Ends Up Third at Charlotte

Chris Buescher was not disqualified this time as he just kept racing. That resulted in a third-place finish few could have expected. Though he was more than nine seconds behind the winner, Kyle Larson, Buescher was outside of the top-20 after Stage 1 and only 19th after Stage 2. He even led a lap in […]

Browns Defense Picks Up Two Sacks In Week 5

The Cleveland Browns defense struggled to contain Justin Herbert in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Cleveland allowed 493 yards of total offense while picking up two sacks and forcing one turnover in the loss. The Browns had several chances to pull away in the contest, but the defense was […]

Tyler Reddick Surges to Second Place Result at Charlotte

Tyler Reddick came from near the rear after Stage 1 (38th place) and nearly pulled off an improbable victory. In the end, he managed to get by everyone except for Kyle Larson. He even survived an incredible charge from William Byron. Reddick's Chevy was lightning fast in the final few laps but by then, it […]

Chase McLaughlin Makes Two FGs In Week 5 Loss

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made both of his field goals and three extra points in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. McLaughlin hit on field goals from 35 and 31 yards in the loss to the Chargers. The veteran kicker has been quite accurate for Cleveland this year, making […]

Sunday Night Football Delayed Due To Inclement Weather

The Sunday Night Football matchup between the Bills and Chiefs has been delayed due to inclement weather. Severe thunderstorms were observed heading toward Arrowhead, forcing the game to be temporarily paused. Ahead of kickoff, torrential rain made for poor field conditions in Kansas City, and strong winds also made things difficult for all parties involved. […]

David Njoku Rips Chargers For 149 Yards, TD

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a huge afternoon in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Njoku caught all seven of his targets for 149 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The veteran tight end easily paced the Browns in receiving, while going over 76 receiving yards […]

Kyle Larson Wins at Charlotte, Builds Playoff Point Cushion

Kyle Larson survived a broken alternator belt, battery, and some less than ideal conditions in the final race in the Round Of 12. It was that battery change under caution which kept Larson on the lead lap. During the final stage, Larson could keep the No. 5 car building the speed and downforce needed to […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Finishes With 70 Yards

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones managed to catch five of six targets for 70 yards in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Peoples-Jones finished second on the team in receiving, behind only David Njoku in the loss. The second-year wideout's performance can be categorized as unexpected as he hadn't […]

Christian Kirk Plays Better In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had five catches for 39 yards during the win over the 49ers on Sunday. Kirk struggled in Week 4 against the Rams, but it wasn't a matter of if, but when he would get back on track. The 24-year-old has now been targeted 14 times throughout the last three […]

Rashard Higgins Finds The End Zone Vs. Chargers

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins caught three of five targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Higgins came down with the first of Baker Mayfield's two touchdown passes on the afternoon, a seven-yard reception early in the second quarter. The veteran wideout […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Quiet In Week 5 Loss

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught two of three targets for 20 yards in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Despite the Browns and Chargers combining for 89 points, Beckham was not able to get in on the fun as he finished fifth on the team in receiving […]

Jaylen Waddle Posts Second Straight Dud

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been quite inconsistent during his rookie season. He had a 12-reception game a few weeks ago, but hasn't done much on the field since then. In Week 5, Waddle hauled in two of his six targets for 31 yards in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The […]

Mike Glennon Throws One TD and Two Picks In Relief

New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon completed 16-of-25 passes for 196 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions during Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Giants starting QB Daniel Jones (concussion) exited Sunday's game early with a concussion. Glennon came in relief and threw one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's loss. The 31-year-old connected […]

A.J. Green Struggles Against San Francisco On Sunday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green finished with only one catch for 13 yards during the win over San Francisco. The 33-year-old had been riding a wave of efficiency throughout his first four games in the desert, racking up at least six targets in each game during that span, which was much more than most […]

Mike Gesicki Targeted Seven Targets In Week 5

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki has been a strong fantasy option since backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett took over under center. He continued his success against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. Gesicki hauled in four of his seven targets for 43 yards in the blowout loss. Those seven targets were the second-most on […]

Kareem Hunt Scores Twice In Week 5

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt notched a two-touchdown game in a 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. Hunt carried the ball 12 times for 61 yards and two touchdowns while catching five of six targets for 28 yards in the contest. The multi-touchdown game gives Hunt five scores in five […]

Preston Williams Makes Some Noise In Week 5

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams made the most of his chances during the Week 5 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was asked to step up with Will Fuller (hand) and DeVante Parker (hamstring) inactive for this game. Williams started alongside Jaylen Waddle in this one. He hauled in three of his five […]