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Seahawks CBs face 4-game PED suspensions

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Seahawks starting CBs Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner are both facing four-game suspensions for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing drugs.

Per Schefter, Sherman and Browner are appealing the bans and "insist they are innocent." The substance for which they were popped is unclear, but their agents claim it's Adderall. Sherman and Browner are integral to Seattle's defense as physical press cornerbacks who make it incredibly difficult for opposing receivers to run pass routes. Sherman is more a shutdown-caliber corner. Browner is 6-foot-4 and more of a ballhawk. We should know more by early this week.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Sun, Nov 25, 2012 06:37:00 PM

Jared Cook using crutches, in boot after game

Jared Cook was spotted with his right foot in a walking boot and using crutches after the Packers' Week 3 win over the Lions.

Cook left the game in the second quarter and never returned. The Packers called the injury an ankle issue, but Cook had surgery on his right foot in June. Richard Rodgers would be in line for a bigger role if Cook is forced to miss time.

Source: ESPN

Sep 25 - 5:19 PM

Shady lights up Cards for 116 yards & 2 TDs

LeSean McCoy rushed 17 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns and caught 3-of-4 targets for six yards in the Bills' Week 3 upset of the Cardinals.

The Cardinals played run-tough defense in their first two games, but they were gashed in the first half of Sunday's contest. McCoy broke off a 24-yard touchdown run to open the TD scoring, and later got in from a shorter distance to give Buffalo what would prove an insurmountable 17-0 lead. McCoy did slow down in the second half, but it was a promising performance in a so-far underwhelming Buffalo offense. The Bills head to Foxboro for Week 4, where McCoy will continue to be a high-volume workhorse and fantasy RB1.

Sep 25 - 5:18 PM

John Brown leads ARZ in receiving with 6-70

John Brown caught 6-of-11 targets for 70 yards in the Cardinals' Week 3 loss to the Bills.

It's a big story because Brown's playing time and production were limited in Arizona's first two games. He finally got going against the Bills, drawing 11 targets to tie Michael Floyd for second on the team behind Larry Fitzgerald (12) in a game where Carson Palmer attempted 50 throws. Brown needs to be picked up in fantasy leagues where he was dropped after a slow start. He has upside WR3 potential the rest of the way.

Sep 25 - 5:03 PM

Bortles melts down as Jags drop to 0-3

Blake Bortles completed 24-of-38 passes for two touchdowns and three interceptions and rushed three times for 17 yards in the Jaguars' Week 3 loss to the Ravens.

Bortles started off poorly, completing just 10-of-19 passes for 78 yards in the first half. He fared a little better after halftime, particularly in the third quarter when he connected on 9-of-10 throws for 87 yards and a touchdown. Both of his scores went to Allen Robinson, who played out of his mind on Sunday. Despite a few nice stretches, Bortles ultimately couldn’t get out of his own way, losing the game with a pair of fourth quarter interceptions. The first was a complete misfire to T.J. Yeldon that was tipped by Jalen Ramsey and eventually wound up in the hands of Tavon Young. Bortles was picked again on a desperation heave with 15 seconds left in regulation. Through three games the Jaguars have looked just as inept as they've always been despite entering the year with unusually high expectations. Coach Gus Bradley will be lucky to keep his job after Sunday’s embarrassment.

Sep 25 - 4:59 PM

A-Rob resurfaces with two touchdowns Sunday

Allen Robinson corralled seven-of-11 targets for 57 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in the Jaguars' Week 3 loss to the Ravens.

Robinson was expected to draw shadow coverage from Jimmy Smith but was mostly followed by Shareece Wright. That’s who he beat on both of his touchdowns with the first coming on a three-yard pass off play-action late in the second quarter. Robinson extended that drive with two third-down conversions. Later Robinson delivered a sprawling 11-yard touchdown on a play that was originally called incomplete but was overturned on review. It was a nice bounce-back effort for Robinson, who was mostly held in check during Jacksonville’s first two games. He’ll be back on the WR1 radar next week against the Colts.

Sep 25 - 4:57 PM

ARZ shining light: D.J. scores 2 TDs in loss

David Johnson rushed 19 times for 83 yards and two touchdowns and caught 3-of-6 targets for 28 yards in the Cardinals' Week 3 loss to Buffalo.

Beyond a handful of clutch catches by Larry Fitzgerald, Johnson was Arizona's lone source of offense against the Bills. He nearly had a third touchdown, but was tripped by his own teammate en route to the end zone on a late second-quarter red-zone play. Still, Johnson has surpassed 110 total yards in three straight games to open the season. Even against a stout Rams defense in Week 4, Johnson will be a top-three fantasy RB1 play.

Sep 25 - 4:56 PM

Tannehill throws 3 TDs in OT win over Browns

Ryan Tannehill completed 25-of-39 passes for 319 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in Miami's Week 3 overtime win over the Browns.

Tanehill didn't play to his stat line, throwing an interception on the opening drive and a pick-six later in the first half. He also took eight sacks and lost a fumble at the end of the fourth quarter, but the Browns missed the game-winning field goal. Tannehill shredded a Joe Haden-less secondary when he had time, getting all of Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker, and Kenny Stills involved. Despite five touchdowns over his last two games, Tannehill is just a QB2 for Week 4 against the Bengals.

Sep 25 - 4:54 PM

Carson Palmer throws 4 INTs in Cards loss

Carson Palmer completed 26-of-50 passes for 261 yards and four interceptions in the Cardinals' Week 3 loss to the Bills.

Palmer held his own in Weeks 1-2 dates with New England and Tampa Bay, but he was a nightmare in Sunday's upset loss to the Bills. Buffalo's rejuvenated defense sacked Palmer five times, he held onto the ball far too long, and his passes floated in the air seemingly forever, throwing four picks in the second half alone. Palmer's schedule gets no easier in Week 4 against the Rams, where he will be a fringe fantasy starter.

Sep 25 - 4:52 PM

Jeremy Hill comes alive with 17-97-2 rushing

Jeremy Hill rushed 17 times for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' Week 3 loss to the Broncos.

Hill's big fantasy game was the unlikeliest one on a day full of highs and lows. Hill busted an early 50-yard run and scored twice from short distance to give the Bengals an early lead, but faded into the background as Cincinnati fell behind in the second half. Hill has been highly inconsistent early in the year and will remain that way in an RBBC with Gio. With that said, Hill will be a stronger RB2 play when the Bengals host the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football in Week 4.

Sep 25 - 4:44 PM

Kelvin Benjamin: Zero catches on one target

Kelvin Benjamin was held without a catch on one target in Carolina's Week 3 loss to the Vikings.

Benjamin's one and only target came with 2:34 remaining. The Panthers' offense was out of sync all day — no running game, no pass protection — but it was still a baffling effort. Cam Newton attempted 35 passes, targeting Greg Olsen 10 times. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer made it his mission to eliminate Benjamin, and succeeded beyond his wildest imagination. The WR1 overall through the season's first two weeks, Benjamin should bounce back as a borderline WR1 against the Falcons in Week 4.

Sep 25 - 4:41 PM

Demaryius saves fantasy day with long TD bomb

Demaryius Thomas caught 6-of-7 targets for 100 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Bengals.

Thomas was having a slow fantasy day and seemingly taking a clear backseat to Emmanuel Sanders (13 targets) until Trevor Siemian found him streaking deep down the middle for a 55-yard fourth-quarter touchdown bomb. Thomas has now put together back-to-back games of 90-plus yards. He gets an even more favorable matchup with the Broncos face Tampa Bay's weak pass defense in Week 4.

Sep 25 - 4:23 PM