Cardinals outlast Wilson, Seahawks 37-34 in OT thriller
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime
Tyler Lockett caught two touchdown passes, Carlos Hyde ran for a touchdown and DK Metcalf saved a touchdown as the Seattle Seahawks built a 27-17 halftime lead over the Arizona Car...OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers RB Conner letting play do talking during hot start
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is letting his play do the talking for him during his hot startOCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores TD in win Snell rushed six times for 17 yards and a TD while also catching his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 38-7 win over the Browns.
Impact Snell's workload has been limited with James Conner fully healthy in recent weeks, but his role has been somewhat consistent as he's touched the ball seven times in each of the Steelers' last three contests. The 22-year-old scored the team's final touchdown in Sunday's blowout win, his first of the season. Snell has seen more work than rookie Anthony McFarland to begin the campaign, but his playing time has been limited while Conner has been on the field.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs seven carries Snell ran for 19 yards on seven carries in Sunday's 38-29 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Snell once again struggled to garner much work in Week 5 and was unable to score on a goal-line carry in the first quarter. Although the 2019 fourth-rounder saw slightly more work (seven carries) than Anthony McFarland (three carries), both running backs have limited fantasy potential as long as starter James Conner remains healthy. Over the past three weeks, Snell has recorded just 35 rushing yards.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
So far, so good; Steelers building momentum during 4-0 start
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-0 for the first time in 41 years after slipping past Philadelphia 38-29OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles in win Snell totaled 11 yards on seven carries in the Steelers' 28-21 Week 3 win over the Texans Sunday.
Impact Snell and rookie Anthony McFarland split carries in a backup role to James Conner, but Snell was unable to get anything going on the ground. His longest run was four yards and he was stuffed on a first-and-goal from the one-yard line. Despite an attractive Week 4 matchup against the Titans -- who have allowed 598 rushing yards and three touchdown runs in three games this season -- Snell's fantasy value continues to drop.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' Kelley, Eagles' Sanders among best bets to score
It’s Week 3 of the fantasy football season, and these are the top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positionsSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2-0 or 0-2? Steelers, Roethlisberger eye improvement
The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a 2-0 start but believe there is plenty to work on following a narrow escape against DenverSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One yard from scrimmage Sunday Snell ran three times for five yards and lost a fumble in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Denver on Sunday.
Impact Coming off his 113-yard effort in relief of James Conner (ankle) last week, it was thought that Snell might split carries against the Broncos. Instead, he saw just four touches, including a four-yard loss on his only reception of the game. His fumble in the fourth quarter made the game interesting but the Steelers held on to go 2-0 for the first time since 2016. With Conner healthy, Snell will likely take a backseat in Week 3 against the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
James Conner Fantasy Outlook Drops In Potential Timeshare With Benny Snell Jr. It was the exact Week 1 that all James Conner fantasy owners dreaded on Monday Night against the New York Giants. The 2018 breakout star suf...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Steelers RB Conner: balky ankle heading in right direction
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner says his balky left ankle is heading in the right directionSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top-flight Seahawks await Cam Newton, Patriots in Week 2
The Seattle Seahawks have had a nasty habit of starting slowlySEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers, Roethlisberger eye 2-0 start vs. Lock, Broncos
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says his surgically repaired right arm is pain-free entering a Week 2 visit by the Denver BroncosSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could cut into Conner's snaps Snell could be in store for more use out of the Pittsburgh backfield even after James Conner fully recovers from his left ankle sprain, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic reports.
Impact After Conner went down with the injury in the first half of Monday's win over the Giants, Snell stepped in as the Steelers' top back and turned in an eye-opening performance. He finished with 113 yards on 19 carries, though he wasn't a factor in the passing game with one target across 29 offensive snaps. The lack of involvement as a pass catcher has been the norm for Snell since his college days, so he would more realistically represent a threat to poach carries from Conner when the latter is back to full strength. Conner sat out Wednesday's practice with the injury and is far from certain to gain clearance for this weekend's matchup with Denver, potentially leaving Snell with a clear path to the majority of the backfield carries for at least one game.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2
One week into the fantasy football season tends to bring premature panic along with some excessive celebration, especially when it comes to a sleeper pick that deliveredSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What elbow problem? Roethlisberger quiets doubters in opener
It looks as if it might be time to stop talking about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbowSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 2 pickups, free agents There are several worthwhile names likely sitting on your waiver wire right now, including Benny Snell Jr., Nyheim Hines, Malcolm Brown, and...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Sammy Watkins of Kansas CitySEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edwards-Helaire looks to build on starring debut for Chiefs
Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed the NFL that his skill set translates quite nicely to the sped-up world of pro footballSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Week 2 Waiver Wire: Examining Top Fantasy Football Targets Running backs taking advantage of unexpected opportunities was one of the primary fantasy football storylines from Week 1 of the 2020 NFL se...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Takes advantage of opportunity Snell finished with 19 rushes for a career-high 113 yards in Monday night's 26-16 win over the Giants.
Impact Snell was thrust into a larger role after starting tailback James Conner exited with an ankle injury during the second quarter. With Conner staying sidelined for the remainder of Monday's game, Snell ran with purpose and was rewarded with the second-most single-game carries of his young career. Although he was lucky to not lose a fumble in the third quarter, the 2019 fourth-rounder flashed his upside should Conner's availability be impacted going forward. That situation figures to be rather worthwhile to monitor in the coming week, but Snell's stock is nonetheless on the rise in advance of Week 2's home date with the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
QB Paxton Lynch, WR Ryan Switzer among Steelers cuts
Quarterback Paxton Lynch’s NFL odyssey might have to continue somewhere other than PittsburghSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could get Week 1 touches Snell is making a strong case for a role in the Pittsburgh offense, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Steelers have a track record of drafting big running backs and then having them drop weight before their second pro seasons. Snell followed the pattern, reportedly losing 12 pounds this offseason, and it sounds like it's paying off in terms of quickness and agility. James Conner is still locked in as the starter and figures to see more of the receiving work, but Snell could carve out his own role subbing in for some carries. The second-year pro is apparently shining in training camp, while Jaylen Samuels is on the roster bubble and Anthony McFarland is in the concussion protocol.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
