C2 Antelope Valley Press, Friday, September 25, 2020 PAC-12: Men’s, women’s basketball also returning BEST BETS: Seahawks’ Metcalf leads wide receivers From C1 ing for athletes because of high “We’ll continue to work with From C1 in fantasy through two weeks, actually defended the run ad- rates of community spread of our public health officials to with more than 90 yards and a equately through two games, antigen tests on their athletes. the virus in most of the coun- comply with the public health carries to Conner’s 16 and TD in both games thus far. On or perhaps teams have just Still, it took three weeks for ties where schools were located. order and be a part of the com- fumbled once. 30.3% TD de- the field 99% of snaps, more exploited the pass to much the conference to reverse course Those rates have improved in munity solution,” Colorado pendent, Conner gets a nice than any WR in the league, greater success. Either way, the on fall football, leaving it starting most Pac-12 counties, but not athletic director Rick George matchup with the Texans, our Metcalf could be the best WR Bears’ best chance to win could later and scheduled to play few- all. said. The one thing I’ve learned fourth-best RB matchup this bet to score in the NFL, and be through the air this week, er games than the other Power “If this is not sustainable, we in this pandemic, is don’t get too week, a team that has allowed his chances are bolstered by and Robinson is the predom- Five conferences. will stop playing,” Schill. high and don’t get too low.” three rushing scores through the fact that the Seahawks are inant factor in that area. Tied “I don’t think we’re behind,” Daily testing should also de- No fans will be permitted at two games. playing against the Cowboys for fifth in WR TDs in 2019, Schill said. “I think that we are crease the number of athletes Pac-12 sporting events taking KENYAN DRAKE, this week, our fifth-best WR he’s a strong bet to break out in acting deliberately. We are act- who end up in quarantine af- place on campus, the confer- Cardinals matchup in the league. They Week 3 after a slow start. ing in the students best interest. ter coming into what would be ence said. Drake faces the fifth-best RB just gave up four passing TDs KEELAN COLE, Jaguars We waited until we were able considered a high-risk contact The loss of ticket revenue matchup in Detroit in Week 3, to Matt Ryan and the Falcons Coles has scored in both to if not ensure, protect their with someone who has tested and decreased number of a team that just got dominated in Week 2, and Russell Wilson games for the Jaguars this sea- health and safety.” positive. games will cost Pac-12 schools by another multi-faceted back is coming off a five-TD game, son, and he’s in a good position Schill said state and local “Our goal is to not have tens of millions of dollars, but in Aaron Jones (236 yards, so things look very promising to continue that streak against restrictions in California and a bunch of our student ath- it could have been even worse three TDs) last week. Touching for the Seattle WRs this week. the Dolphins, who are our Oregon to stem the spread of letes get covid,” said Dr. Doug with no football at all. the ball 22 times to Chase Ed- With 2.19 points per target, the third-best matchup for WRs the virus made it impossible for Aukerman of Oregon State. “This has nothing to do monds’ six touches in Week 2, highest rating out of the top going into Week 3. Cole has six Pac-12 teams in those states There is still work to be done with money,” Schill said. “It Drake has a comfortable hold 10 leading WR TD scorers, been the unexpected receiv- to practice football and slowed for Pac-12 schools to get the was never once mentioned as on the Cardinals’ backfield and Metcalf is a strong bet to be the ing leader for the Jaguars thus the conference’s return to play approvals of local officials in a consideration. The losses that will continue to see the majori- main beneficiary. far. Lightly mentioned coming decision Northern California and now in are schools are encountering, in ty of red zone action. Scoring AMARI COOPER, into the season, Cole leads the “Those barriers came down Colorado. Due to a recent spike particular our athletic depart- eight rushing TDs in just eight Cowboys team in targets (12), receptions once the daily antigen test was in COVID-19 cases, Boulder ments, are huge. The amount games for the Cardinals in The Seahawks are the best (11) and TDs (two) through 2 available,” Schill said. County officials Thursday halt- of money that will be saved as 2019, Drake is primed to reach WR matchup in football right weeks. 53.33% TD dependent, When the Pac-12 postponed ed gatherings for college-aged a result of going back to play the end zone in Week 3. now, and they are playing the Cole has the most scores on the Aug. 11, its medical advisors residents for two weeks and has is tiny in comparison with the JAMES ROBINSON, Cowboys this week, putting fewest targets in the league, so had recommended daily test- said that includes athletic events. losses.” Jaguars Cooper in the perfect spot to look for him to reach the end Robinson has handled 32 break his scoring drought. Tied zone at least once in Week 3. of 34 carries for Jacksonville for fourth in TDs for WRs in COREY DAVIS, Titans NHL: Lightning look to stay on top in Game 4 this season, so I’m not worried 2019, Cooper knows how to Davis isn’t the highest-pro- about him coming out at the find the end zone, and he could file pick to score by most ac- From C1 gy however we need to. Right to-backs, splitting games with goal line. I’m also not worried have an easier time reaching it counts, but with sophomore now, it’s get our game back, get Calgary in the first round on about his ability to move the than Ezekiel Elliott or Dak stud A.J. Brown sidelined and a 3 scored on his only shot since it back for longer stretches.” the Western Conference side, ball against Miami this week, Cooper this week, as Seattle matchup with the Vikings who February, Tampa Bay has a Stamkos got back in a game and Colorado in the second a team that has allowed three has the ninth-best run defense have allowed the most receiv- chance to put a stranglehold Wednesday night for the first round. The Stars went into rushing scores and 328 rushing this season. This matchup is ing TDs in the league this sea- on the series. time since Feb. 25, and surgery both of those segments com- yards in two games. The na- shaping up to be a shootout son (five) on deck, he makes for Dallas’ top line is without a the following month. Coach ing off losses, when they won tion leader in total yards after coming off Week 2 games for a likely candidate to reach the goal against Tampa Bay. Cap- Jon Cooper said Thursday the first game before losing the contact (1,332 yards) in college, both teams. end zone in Week 3. He’s strug- tain Jamie Benn (eight shots that he didn’t know if the goal next day each time. Robinson is a strong TD fa- ALLEN ROBINSON, gled some in his first three years in 76 shifts) and Tyler Seguin Stamkos scored would be his “Not worried about Satur- vorite against the Dolphins in Bears in the NFL, but Davis could (seven shots in 82 shifts) haven’t only shot this postseason. day, worried about tomorrow, Week 3. Robinson has yet to score be in for a breakout season in even registered a point, while While Stamkos skated only Saturday will take care of it- Wide Receiver this season, but he gets his his fourth year. Maybe that’s Alexander Radulov has three five shifts, and was on the ice self,” Stars interim coach Rick D.K. METCALF, best chance to do so against a stretch, but I’ll settle for him assists and five shots in 66 shifts, for less than three minutes, his Bowness said. Seahawks the fourth-best WR matchup scoring for the second straight along with two bad penalties in only shot this postseason had a Cooper expressed the same Metcalf is the No. 3 WR Falcons this week. Atlanta has week against Minnesota. Game 3. big impact, putting the Light- sentiment, even with the Light- The Stars came out hitting ning ahead 2-0 less than seven ning leading the series, saying, in the series opener, setting the minutes into Game 3. “I can’t look at Saturday with- RAMS: Henderson ready to pick up for all RBs tone in a win when they were The NHL is playing Stanley out playing Friday.” rested. But they couldn’t keep Cup Final games on back-to- The Stars have to avoid be- From C1 But Henderson never got than competing for carries or that up when giving up three discouraged, and when he starts, they insist they’re com- back nights for the first time ing short-handed like they have missed practice Wednesday as goals, two on power plays, in was the healthiest running mitted to making it work by since 2009, when Detroit won been four times in each of the the Rams began their prepa- a five-minute span of the first back left in Philadelphia, he committee.