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Kevin Fishbain: The final snap counts showed an incredible... - The Athletic The final snap counts showed an incredible disparity — the Bears’ offense had 45 plays. The defense was on the field for 81. Sometimes it’s...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears fall to 1-2 after a 26-6 loss to the... - The Athletic The Bears fall to 1-2 after a 26-6 loss to the Browns. They gained 61 total yards of offense in one of the worst games in history for a team...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dan Pompei: Somebody needs to slip Russell Okung's phone... - The Athletic Somebody needs to slip Russell Okung's phone number to Ryan Pace.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unai Simon - Bounces back in 1-1 draw Simon made five saves and conceded once during the 1-1 draw against Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Simon bounced back tremendously after his first loss last weekend. The keeper made a season-high five saves and a few of those were high-danger saves as well. This was a more typical performance from the veteran keeper and as long as he can keep this up, he will be one of the better options at the position.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Records first assist in 1-1 draw Berenguer assisted once, produced one shot (none on target), created three chances, sent six crosses (one accurate), took three corners, made one tackle (one won) and received one...

Impact Berenguer returned to the starting XI and he did not disappoint. The midfielder slotted in at the right-flank and he created a season-high three chances. He also had the majority share of set-pieces and he produced a few opportunities outside of those as well. Unfortunately, Berenguer does not produce much outside of his set-pieces and until he can, it is better to look elsewhere.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Rips four shots in 1-1 draw Williams took four shots (two on target), created one chance and sent four crosses (one accurate) in the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Williams continues to show a much improved offensive arsenal. The forward has been superb so far this season, even if he only has two goals. In eight appearances so far this season, he is averaging, 2.37 shots, 0.62 created chances, 1.37 crosses and 0.25 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions. The fact that he is crossing now only adds value to the striker. As long as he continues this versatile role upfront, he will be an excellent option.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Martinez - Headers home second of season Martinez scored once, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, made two tackles (one own) and intercepted once in the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Martinez was a brick wall in the draw Saturday. The defender was the sweeper for Athletic and he tied his season-high 10 clearances. He also joined the attack a few times and he eventually scored his second goal of the season off a nice corner. Martinez is one of the best stay-at-home defenders in all of La Liga and if you play on a platform where clearances are counted, this is your man.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Balenziaga - Leaves early with injury Balenziaga sent one cross (none accurate) and intercepted once before he was replaced by teammate Oscar de Marcos in the 53rd minute during the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Impact The defender was pretty underwhelming in the draw Saturday. He was not seen on either side of the ball before he would go down with a hamstring injury. The extent of the injury is not known at this time and if he were to be out, Oscar de Marcos should take his starting spot.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Powers: Blackhawks lines and pairings... - The Athletic Blackhawks lines and pairings Kubalik-Johnson-Hagel DeBrincat-Toews-Kane Nylander-Dach-Gaudette Khaira-Borgstrom-Carpenter McCabe-S. Jones S...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid's attack stalls in 0-0 draw against Villareal

Real Madrid's attack stalled and the team's five-match winning streak came to an end with a 0-0 draw against Villarreal at home in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scott Powers: Miami Ohio University has released its... - The Athletic Miami Ohio University has released its independent report of Brad Aldrich. The report found the university made an "appropriate and reasonab...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yeray Alvarez - Still out Alavarez (knee) remains out for Saturday's trip to Valencia after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Alvarez picked up the knee injury late in August and still has been out with little known about the severity of the injury. The defender will have a chance to make the starting XI for Friday's clash with Alaves. In his place Dani Vivian will likely remain in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Out against Valencia Villalibre (hamstring) will be out for Saturday's clash with Valencia after not making the preliminary squad.

Impact Villalibre was always going to be a doubt for Saturday's game after picking up a thigh injury mid-week. He was likely only a rotational choice in the starting XI, it seems likely that Inaki Williams will make his way back into the starting XI up top.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Suffers thigh injury vs. Rayo Villalibre suffered a thigh injury during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Rayo.

Impact Villalibre was hurt during Tuesday's clash, though he was able to finish the match. The forward has been struggling to find the back of the net, and hasn't really moved the needle for fantasy purposes. Inaki Williams will likely take his spot in the starting XI, whether Villalibre is healthy or not.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Fegan: After Wednesday's series finale in Detroit was... - The Athletic After Wednesday's series finale in Detroit was rained out and rescheduled for Monday, here are the probable starters for this weekend in Cle...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: Stan Bowman on Lukas Reichel: "I would be very... - The Athletic Stan Bowman on Lukas Reichel: "I would be very surprised if Lukas doesn't play some games for the Blackhawks this year. I don't know if it'l...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unai Simon - First dud in loss Simon made one save during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Rayo.

Impact Simon has been magnificent to start the season, but something didn't click Tuesday, as he failed to stop two of the three shots he faced. Next up for Simon is a tough trip away to Valencia where he will definitely be tested.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Three shots in loss Villalibre shot three times (once on goal) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Rayo.

Impact Villalibre's three shots were near a team-high as the forward looked to get anything happening going forward. In the end there was nothing available to him, and he failed to get on the score sheet. Villalibre is still looking to kick start his season, but he has a tough trip to Valencia up next.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Creates three chances Muniain created three chances on four inaccurate crosses during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Rayo.

Impact Muniain sent in four crosses and considered his impressive chances created numbers from earlier in the season during Tuesday's loss. All-in-all it was a strong performance and the midfielder looked to be in good form still. Next up is a Saturday trip away to Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Suárez double gives Atlético 2-1 win at Getafe in Spain

Luis Suárez has scored two late goals to give Atlético Madrid a 2-1 win at Getafe in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Fishbain: Two games in, Bears ranks on offense… 4.06... - The Athletic Two games in, Bears ranks on offense… 4.06 yards per play (31st) 128.5 rush yards per game (8th) 4.28 yards per carry (15th) 4.23 yards per...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Two games in, Bears ranks on defense… 6.10... - The Athletic Two games in, Bears ranks on defense… 6.10 yards per play allowed (22nd) 3.33 yards per carry (5th) 8.77 yards per pass (26th) 5.36% INT rat...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: Rockford IceHogs coach Derek King described... - The Athletic Rockford IceHogs coach Derek King described Lukas Reichel as "a player" and mentioned how his skill level is just that much higher than a lo...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mark Lazerus: I know that feeds into the "best shape of my... - The Athletic I know that feeds into the "best shape of my life!" camp cliché, but it's particularly important with Toews. We have no idea how his body wi...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM