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Tagged: Chase Claypool (20 Results)

Sep
14

Bears WR Claypool’s status in doubt vs. Bucs

Chicago Bears wide receiver CHASE CLAYPOOL had a lackluster performance in the team’s season opener against the Green Bay Packers and he could be in jeopardy of being inactive for thisMore Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. Claypool was targeted just twice against the Packers, with both passes resulting in incompletions. Claypool also drew criticism for a lack of effort blocking and multiple missed assignments. Chicago head coach Matt Eberflus left all options on the table when asked if the Bears would consider making Claypool inactive against the Bucs, saying that the team is “looking at all possibilities”. Take note, fantasy owners. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Jun
16

Bears WR Claypool dealing with “minor” injuries

Mandatory minicamp officially kicked off for the Chicago Bears this week, but wide receiver CHASE CLAYPOOL was not practicing because he was reportedly dealing with a few minor injuries. Chicago headMore coach Matt Eberflus did not seem concerned when asked about Claypool’s status, saying simply that his wideout was “dealing with a few things right now”. While it sounds like Claypool will be fine, his status may be worth monitoring in the days and weeks ahead. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: DJ Moore

I like Chicago’s decision to obtain DJ Moore in that blockbuster trade involving the No. 1 overall pick. Carolina originally selected him with the 24th pick of the 2018 draft, and if teams knew how he would develop, he would have gone even earlier.   more »

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Dec
15

Bears WR Claypool remains a work in progress

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said this week that wide receiver CHASE CLAYPOOL is “getting there”, before adding that his new wideout remains a work in progress. The Bears acquiredMore Claypool at the trade deadline to help bolster a talent-poor receiver room, but Claypool has just 12 catches on 22 targets for 111 yards and no touchdowns through five games with the Bears. With the fantasy football playoffs upon us, now would be an ideal time for Claypool to take the next step with his new team. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term WR rankings

In trade deadline sparked more deals than ever before, and the trades were particularly interesting at the wide receiver position. Three different teams traded picks for wide receivers who might be their most productive receivers next year.   more »

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Mailbag: November 3, 2022

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Shuffled backup running backs after the NFL trade deadline. Weighing the merits of George Pickens versus Kadarius Toney. What to do with Jonathan Taylor. And more. more »

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Podcast: November 3 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back at the NFL trade deadline, then look ahead to tonight's Eagles-Texans game. Sponsored by Footballguys.  more »

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Nov
3

Bears add WR Claypool in trade deadline deal with Steelers

The Chicago Bears finally added some proven wide receiver talent to help young quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS, adding former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout CHASE CLAYPOOL hours before the Tuesday trade deadline. Claypool, 24,More fell out of favor with the Steelers after they drafted him in the second round out of Notre Dame in 2020. Bears GM Ryan Poles said that the decision to trade for Claypool was in part due to a week receiving group in 2023 free agency. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Jun
21

Steelers WR Claypool declares himself “top-three receiver”

If Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver CHASE CLAYPOOL plays fantasy football, his draft board may look a bit different than most. Claypool said on a podcast yesterday that “I know I’m aMore top-three receiver”. While Claypool admitted that he left some plays on the field last season, he added that he will grow from the experience and those lessons learned will be the foundation of the success he foresees heading into the 2022 season. While Claypool’s confidence is admirable, fantasy owners would be wise to remember that he will most likely be catching passes from MITCH TRUBISKY this year. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Oct
12

Steelers WR Smith-Schuster done for 2021 season

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran wide receiver JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER is scheduled for season-ending shoulder surgery after leaving Sunday’s game against Denver in significant pain. Smith-Schuster was taken to a local hospital after theMore game and his season is now over. The Steelers will look to move forward with fellow wideouts DIONTAE JOHNSON, CHASE CLAYPOOL, and JAMES WASHINGTON. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Sep
28

Steelers WR Smith-Schuster day-to-day

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran wide receiver JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER is reportedly considered day-to-day after suffering bruised ribs in Sunday’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. With fellow wideout DIONTAE JOHNSON already out with aMore knee injury, Pittsburgh is down to a receiving corps of CHASE CLAYPOOL, JAMES WASHINGTON, and rookie CODY WHITE. Head coach Mike Tomlin is expected to provide an update on Johnson’s status later today. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Around the NFL: Chase Claypool

Watching the Hall of Fame game last night, the most notable offensive standout on either team was Steelers wideout Chase Claypool (3 catches, 62 yards). It serves as a reminder that even in a deep receiving corps, the second-year receiver has the talent to stand out this season. He was awfully impressive as a rookie.   more »

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Factoid: Second-year receivers

When a receiver shows potential as a rookie (like CeeDee Lamb or Chase Claypool last year) the tendency is to assume he’ll be better in Year No. 2 – he’ll be more knowledgeable and confident. But that doesn’t show up as strongly as you might think with the numbers.  more »

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Factoid: JuJu Smith-Schuster

JuJu Smith-Schuster re-signed with the Steelers, and that keeps together one of the league’s most unusual trifectas of wide receivers. He, Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool all had over 800 yards last year, but none of them made it to 1,000.  more »

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Dynasty Leagues: Long-term WR rankings

Henry Ruggs, Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb were the first three wide receivers chosen in last year’s draft. But as we near the end of their rookie seasons, it looks like other teams found better wide receivers later on.  more »

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