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LeGarrette Blount Scores Against Miami
10/21:Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount bowled into the end zone in the second quarter in Sunday's victory over the Dolphins. It was his third touchdown in two weeks. Blount finished the day with 50 yards on 10 carries and the score; however, he wasn't targeted in the passing game. As a touchdown-dependent option, these numbers are about what to expect from Blount if he is on your roster. He'll trot back out next Sunday at home against the Seahawks.Source: ESPN.com
Keke Coutee Won't Play In Week 8
10/21:Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring), who aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 7, said this injury isn't bad as the previous one that kept him out for three games, but he said he won't be able to play on Thursday against the Dolphins. Coutee caught one of this three targets for three yards in the win over the Jaguars. The rookie has a lot of upside, but he isn't a reliable fantasy option behind DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller, especially with quarterback Deshaun Watson struggling. Coutee is more of a stash option in dynasty/keeper leagues. Rookie Vyncint Smith should be active as the third wideout for Houston on Thursday.Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson
Josh Gordon Delivers 100 Receiving Yards
10/21:New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught four passes for 100 yards in the Patriots 38-31 win over the Bears. Gordon made some nice catches but none better than a 55-yard grab late in the second half to keep a drive alive. Gordon's role continues to grow in the offense and quarterback Tom Brady is trusting him with 50/50 balls down the field. Gordon's rise will continue to soar heading into Week 8.Source: New England Patriots
T.Y. Hilton Salvages Fantasy Day With Two Scores
10/21:Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton caught four passes for 25 yards and two touchdowns in a blowout 37-5 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. While Hilton's reception and yardage totals were clearly lacking in his return to action, the shifty wideout managed to haul in two scores within the Bills' five-yard line and salvage what would have been a terrible fantasy performance. With no visible signs of being hobbled by his hamstring issue, fantasy owners should be excited for Hilton going up against a vulnerable Oakland Raiders secondary in Week 8.Source: NFL.com
Nick Chubb Impressive In Week 7
10/21:Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb made the most of his first opportunity to operate as the team's lead back. Chubb carried the ball 18 times for 80 yards and a touchdown in a Week 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie runner looked quick and powerful in the game, breaking tackles and ripping off large runs against Tampa Bay. His score came on a one-yard rush up the middle in the fourth quarter. With former starter Carlos Hyde now a Jacksonville Jaguar, Chubb will continue to see the majority of the carries for Cleveland going forward. He will look to score again in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he will be a solid RB2.Source: www.NFL.com
Kenny Stills Catches One Pass For Touchdown In Week 7
10/21:Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills was mostly a non-factor in Miami's 32-21 loss to Detroit in Week 7. He caught one pass for five yards and a touchdown. Stills briefly left this game after colliding with a security guard, but returned after a check in the medical tent. He was targeted just three times and seems to lack chemistry with new Miami quarterback Brock Osweiler. Stills is a deep threat while Osweiler is a dink-and-dunk passer. Stills will benefit if and when Ryan Tannehill returns. He's a desperation play for Week 8 against Houston on Thursday.Source: ESPN
Aldrick Robinson Snags Touchdown In Week 7
10/21:Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Aldrick Robinson had one reception in Week 7, but it was for a 34-yard touchdown. The speedy wideout now has three touchdowns on four receptions this season. His lack of targets severely caps his upside although he has proven to be a red-zone threat. Regardless, Robinson should only be a fantasy option in the deepest of leagues with 18 or more teams. His role in the offense is too small to be considered anywhere else.Source: NFL.com
Tom Brady's Three Touchdowns Edge Bears
10/21:New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 25 of 36 passes for 277 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as the Patriots edged the Bears 38-31. Brady was barely touched the entire game as he operated the offense seamlessly throughout. The Patriots have now score 38 -plus points in each of their last three games, a franchise record. The offense is humming along and tight end Rob Gronkowski didn't even play. With the emergence of receiver Josh Gordon and the return of Julian Edelman, Brady will be a sure-fire QB1 moving forward.Source: New England Patriots
Baker Mayfield Throws Two TDs In Loss
10/21:Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 23 of 34 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. Mayfield also added four rushes for 43 yards in the losing effort. The Browns offense got off to a slow start as they didn't score a touchdown until the third quarter of the game. Mayfield heated up in the second half, connecting with David Njoku and Jarvis Landry for touchdowns, but this goes down as a disappointing performance against a Tampa Bay pass defense that is one of the worst in the league. The Buccaneers came into this contest allowing 366.8 passing yards per game and held Mayfield to a season-low in passing yards. He will look to turn it around in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Source: www.NFL.com
Allen Robinson Does Not Finish Bears Loss
10/21:Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught only one pass for four yards in the Bears 38-31 loss to the Patriots. Robinson (groin) came into the game questionable to play and did not play most of the second half. It is clear the veteran is hampered by the injury and his status will have to be monitored heading into Week 8. Robinson is a tough player but may have to sit a game to get back to a state of health that would allow him to contribute on offense.Source: Chicago Bears
Albert Wilson Suffers Hip Injury In Loss
10/21:Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson suffered a hip injury in Miami's 32-21 loss to Detroit in Week 7. Wilson left during the second quarter and never returned. The extent of the injury hasn't been revealed at this time, but considering Miami plays on Thursday Night Football in Week 8 Wilson's status should be in serious doubt. He caught three passes for 32 yards before departing.Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter
Kyle Rudolph Invisible In Week 7
10/21:Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph had one reception for 16 yards during a 37-17 win over the New York Jets in Week 7. Rudolph has not caught a touchdown pass since Week 3 and has seen a steady decline in fantasy points over his past few games. With Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs garnering a majority of the targets, Rudolph has become a forgotten option in the Vikings' passing game. He is averaging five targets per game which makes his fantasy value incredibly touchdown-dependent. The Vikings' offense has another good matchup in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints, but if Rudolph continues to struggle, it may be time to look elsewhere.Source: NFL.com
Andrew Luck Throws Four Touchdowns in Blowout
10/21:Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed 17 of his 23 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns in a blowout 37-5 win over the Buffalo Bills. Luck's streak of high passing volume games came to an end on Sunday, as the team had accumulated a three-score lead by halftime and were able to simply hand the ball off from there. While his only major mistake was allowing a high snap to roll out of the back of the end zone for a safety, Luck was undoubtedly sharp in connecting on two touchdowns to returning No. 1 wide receiver T.Y. Hilton. The Colts will look to carry their momentum against the Oakland Raiders in Week 8.Source: NFL.com
Taylor Gabriel Disappoints With 35 Yards
10/21:Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught only three passes for 35 yards in the Bears loss in Week 7 to the Patriots. New England was intent to take the Bears deep threat out of the game and Gabriel was unable to spring loose. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky tried to hit Gabriel down the field a couple of times in the game but was unable to connect. Gabriel has popped up on the fantasy radar recently but this game was a bit of a setback. The veteran will be a boom-or-bust option next week against the Jets.Source: Chicago Bears
Frank Gore Disappoints In Week 7 Loss
10/21:Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore was disappointing and unproductive in Miami's 32-21 loss to Detroit in Week 7. He rushed 10 times for 29 yards and caught one pass for four yards. Gore looked poised to take the lead in a committee with Kenyan Drake after Gore's Week 6 101-yard performance, but he was really out-performed by Drake today. This has been one of the most frustrating backfield situations in fantasy, and both Gore and Drake should be treated as flex options for Week 8 against Houston on Thursday.Source: ESPN
