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Will Fuller Leads Texans In Receiving Against Giants
9/24:For much of Sunday's loss to the Giants, Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller looked poised for a disappointing finish, but three receptions in the fourth quarter -- including a six-yard touchdown catch -- helped Fuller finish with a five-catch, 101-yard day. Fuller was targeted a team-high 11 times and was on the field for all 68 of Houston's offensive snaps. He'll continue to play a major role on the team when they visit the Colts in Week 4.Source: ESPN.com
Lamar Miller Catches Touchdown Against Giants
9/24:The Houston Texans running game struggled to get going in Sunday's loss to the New York Giants, with running back Lamar Miller finishing with 10 rushing yards on 10 carries. Miller managed to salvage his day with a late touchdown reception, part of a five-catch, 41-yard day through the air for the back. He also had another chance at a long reception but Deshaun Watson's throw was picked off. Houston's offensive line woes make the rushing attack inconsistent, but Miller will have a decent chance to find success against the Colts in Week 4.Source: ESPN.com
Earl Thomas Makes Two Incredible Interceptions
9/24:Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas remains in the news on nearly a daily basis, and this week was no different. Thomas didn't show up for two days of practice without much of an excuse, the team is debating fining him a considerable amount, and trade talks still swirl constantly due to Thomas' holdout before the season and contract squabbles. When Sunday rolls around though, Thomas gets discussed for different reasons. Against the Cowboys, Thomas snagged a pair of deflections for interceptions that were highlight-worthy and made a huge difference in the game as Seattle secured their first win of the season. Thomas' future seems to be destined to be playing for a different team, but for now, he's one of the linchpins to the Seattle defense.Source: NFL
Deshaun Watson Has Good Fantasy Day Against Giants
9/24:Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to struggle relative to his level of performance during his rookie season, but he salvaged a good fantasy performance in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Watson finished 24-for-40 passing the ball with 385 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He added 36 rushing yards as well. The Texans visit the Colts in Week 4, a matchup that has traditionally been difficult for Houston and could find Watson struggling to reach QB1 status.Source: ESPN.com
Jaron Brown Catches First TD Of The Year
9/24:Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown was considered a bit of a sleeper coming into the season because his home run ability made it questionable how the team was exactly going to use him. Unfortunately, he's been an afterthought for the majority of the year, logging just four receptions for 43 yards heading into the Dallas game on Sunday. He still didn't see much action in Week 3, but he did play a big role when he snagged the team's first touchdown of the game. It's only Brown's 10th TD of his career, and it was a crucial one as Seattle followed it to their first win of the season. Brown will likely see his usage drop even more when Doug Baldwin returns, but expect Seattle to keep him in their back pocket as a surprise once in a while.Source: NFL
Russell Wilson Posts Best Game of 2018
9/24:Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had his best game of the season on Sunday against the Cowboys, even if the yardage total didn't show it. Wilson finished 16-for-26 for 192 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions. It was his first game this year without an interception, and his 109 QB rating was by far his best. Wilson scattered the ball to seven different receivers and showed great touch on short passes while also throwing a perfect 52-yard bomb to Tyler Lockett for a score. He was also only sacked twice, far better than normal. Wilson should still be one of the most valuable fantasy assets in the league this year.Source: NFL
Tyler Lockett Continues To Shine
9/24:Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett remains perfect this season as he snagged a touchdown for the third straight game. He also led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards once again while working as the team's only return man in his spare time. Lockett's receptions included a massive 52-yard catch-and-run for the touchdown as well as a host of possession catches that helped move the chains in critical moments. Lockett has been a wonderful fill-in for Doug Baldwin while he's been sidelined, and it looks like he could see increased usage even after Baldwin returns.Source: NFL
Chris Carson Tops 100 Yards Rushing
9/24:Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson finished Sunday with 102 yards on the ground, another 22 through the air, and a touchdown. One week after he was inexplicably forgotten on the sideline for half the game, Carson looked like a stud against Dallas and broke a long team streak of not having a running back post a 100-yard rushing game. Carson carried the ball 32 times in the game, fixing an issue Seattle's offensive coordinator had been lambasted for during the past couple weeks when the team barely ran the ball. Meanwhile, Rashaad Penny carried the ball ineffectively just three times, once again convincing people that Carson is the primary back. At least for this week.Source: NFL
Austin Ekeler Continues To Be Explosive
9/24:Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler posted another incredible, yet limited, performance on Sunday. Ekeler saw limited carries as Melvin Gordon's backup once again, but as is standard, he posted a ridiculous YPC and blew plays wide open. Ekeler finished the day with just four carries for 47 yards and a long of 32 yards. Both his 11.8 YPC and long run eclipsed those posted by Melvin Gordon, and Ekeler continues to be a rainmaker when he gets his chances. He's now averaging 8.2 YPC on the season, and he has a career YPC of 6.3. Ekeler will likely continue to be used sparingly, but he'll also continue to slice defenses up when given the chance.Source: NFL
Melvin Gordon Runs Wild Against LA
9/24:Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon got right back on the horse against the Rams on Sunday, tallying up 80 rushing yards and a touchdown in the losing effort. Gordon continues to have a nose for the end zone as he racked up his fourth TD of the season, and his runs included some wonderful bursts for big chunks of yards. Gordon is in a slight timeshare with Austin Ekeler, who also looked fantastic on Sunday, and while Gordon has been the workhorse back, the lack of explosive runs has always been noted. Matched against one of the best defenses in the game, his big gains really stood out.Source: NFL
Philip Rivers Posts Weakest Game Of Season
9/24:Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers still had a good game overall in Week 3, but it was his worst so far this season. Rivers finished 18-for-30 for 226 yards and two touchdowns in the team's losing effort to the Rams. It was good for a 105 quarterback rating, so he's still playing at a very high level, but it wasn't enough to overcome some of the team's miscues. That said, if Rivers can continue to play like this consistently throughout the season, he should finish up as one of the best fantasy assets in the game. He's on pace to top 4,500 yards and 40 touchdowns this year.Source: NFL
Keenan Allen Struggles Against Rams
9/24:Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen did not perform well in the team's crosstown-rival match will the Rams on Sunday. Allen caught just three of the seven passes thrown his way, he made a costly fumble, and he got sacked on a flea flicker. Allen is still the team's clear No. 1 threat at wide receiver, but youngster Mike Williams showed up and showed out when Allen was bad against LA. The team is fortunate enough to have a lot of offensive weapons, but Allen may start to see less opportunities if he doesn't keep performing at a high level.Source: NFL
Jimmy Graham Has Five Catches On Sunday
9/24:Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham caught fives passes for 45 yards in the loss to the Washington Redskins. Despite being one of the most heavily targeted receivers by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Graham has been relatively quiet this season, racking up only 148 yards off of 13 receptions. With so many offensive weapons on the roster and the team having issues inside the red zone, things aren't looking too promising moving forward. The Packers will attempt to get things back on track against the Bills in Week 4.Source: Jimmy Graham
Mike Williams Hauls In Two Touchdowns
9/24:Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams continued his growth from afterthought to star by snagging a pair of touchdowns against the crosstown-rival Rams on Sunday. Williams also led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards in the losing effort. The second-year receiver is still having to compete with a host of other offensive weapons for touches, but his ability is unquestionable as he's showing why the team used a first-round pick on him last year even though he was sidelined with a serious back injury. While this game didn't go the Chargers' way, it looks like they've got a new stud ready to help carry them into the future.Source: NFL
Jamaal Williams Statistically Absent
9/24:Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams was a non-factor during Sunday's loss to the Washington Redskins. Williams rushed the ball only five times, accumulating a subpar 29 yards on the day. Though he also had two receptions for 16 yards, it wasn't enough to supplement what was a disappointing fantasy performance overall. The five touches he had in this one were the lowest so far this season as he has carried the ball at least 15 times in each of his first two games. With running back Aaron Jones back from suspension, it is likely that this type of production will be the norm moving ahead for the remainder of the season with a solid performance coming on occasion.Source: ESPN
