Ben DiNucci Fantasy Football News
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Ben DiNucci: Resurfaces on practice squad
The Cowboys signed Ben DiNucci to the practice squad Wednesday.DiNucci couldn’t beat out Cooper Rush for the No. 2 spot behind Dak Prescott (shoulder), but he will get a chance to continue his development with the Cowboys. The 2020 seventh-round pick underwhelmed in three appearances last season.
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Ben DiNucci: Fails to make roster
The Cowboys waived Ben DiNucci on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.The Cowboys cut both DiNucci and Garrett Gilbert on Tuesday, leaving Cooper Rush as the backup to Dak Prescott (shoulder). As a rookie last season, DiNucci completed 23 of 43 passes for 219 yards without a touchdown or interception in three appearances.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Makes start as rookie
Ben DiNucci completed 23 of 43 passes for 219 yards without a touchdown or interception over three appearances for the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.A seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft, DiNucci was the third of four Dallas quarterbacks to get a start in the disappointing campaign, getting his chance after Dak Prescott (ankle) and Andy Dalton (concussion) both went down. Predictably, the rookie looked completely overmatched in his Week 8 start against the Eagles, and he was replaced under center the following week by Garrett Gilbert and subsequently lost the No. 2 job after Dalton recovered. Assuming Prescott is back in 2021, DiNucci could need a big showing in training camp to even win the backup job with the Cowboys next season.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Healthy scratch Sunday
Ben DiNucci (coach’s decision) is officially inactive for Sunday’s game versus Pittsburgh, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.The rookie seventh-round pick received the start last week but wasn’t even in the conversation to start again Week 9 with Andy Dalton (concussion) testing positive for COVID-19. DiNucci completed 21 of 40 passes for 180 yards with zero touchdowns and two interception. Garrett Gilbert will start at quarterback Sunday, while Cooper Rush was elevated from the practice squad to serve as the backup.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Not in discussion for Week 9 start
Ben DiNucci won’t start Sunday’s game against the Steelers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Andy Dalton (concussion) tested positive for COVID-19 earlier Tuesday, paving the way for DiNucci to get another start. Instead, first practice squad member Cooper Rush and then reserve Garrett Gilbert have been tossed out as the competitors to lead the Dallas Cowboys offense this weekend. Assuming one of those two gets the nod, DiNucci’s one-game sample as a starter will read 21-for-40 passing for 180 yards, two lost fumbles and five carries for 22 yards.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Expected to start again Sunday
Ben DiNucci is expected to start Sunday’s game versus the Steelers following news that Andy Dalton (concussion) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Dalton won’t be able to return by Sunday, so DiNucci is in line for a second straight start. His performance against the Eagles this past Sunday was ugly, as he completed 21 of 40 passes for 180 yards (4.5 yards per attempt) and no touchdowns. He didn’t throw an interception, but he was sacked four times and lost two fumbles. The rookie’s matchup this week will be even tougher, as the Steelers lead the league with 30 sacks and rank second with 13 turnovers through seven games.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Fails to seize opportunity
Ben DiNucci completed 21 of 40 pass attempts for 180 yards, no touchdowns and two lost fumbles in Sunday’s 23-9 loss to the Eagles.DiNucci received the first start of his career, but was given a rude awakening by the Eagles’ defensive unit. The 2020 seventh-round pick did not get any help from his battered and bruised offensive line, as he was often under duress mere moments after receiving the snap. The handful of times DiNucci received a clean pocket, he proved to be indecisive and held on to the ball too long, taking four sacks in total on the night. The rookie was blunt during the post-game presser, stating that “this NFL thing; it’s hard.” Nothing appeared to come easy for anybody on Dallas’ offense with DiNucci at the helm, but a potential Week 9 return for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) offers some hope for a rebound. Fantasy managers probably saw enough from DiNucci to steer clear if he is forced to make another start Sunday, especially considering one of the league’s top defensive units waits on deck in the form of a home matchup against the Steelers.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Confirmed starter for Sunday night
Ben DiNucci has officially been named the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game versus the Eagles following news that Andy Dalton (concussion) has been ruled out, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.DiNucci likely wasn’t expecting to get much playing time behind Dalton and Dak Prescott (ankle) this year, but he’ll be counted on Sunday night in a crucial divisional tilt. The Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line should see some improvement from last week’s loss against Washington, as starters Zack Martin (concussion) and Joe Looney (knee) will both be active. The tackle positions will still be filled by backups, though, which is a major concern after DiNucci was sacked on three of six dropbacks last week. Perhaps a full week of first-team reps can warrant a better outing for DiNucci, and having a stacked set of wide receivers doesn’t hurt either.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Expected to start Sunday night
With Andy Dalton (concussion) listed as doubtful, Ben DiNucci is expected to get the start Sunday night in Philadelphia, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.The rookie seventh-round pick won’t lack for receiving weapons, but he will be playing behind a shaky O-line against an above-average Eagles pass rush. DiNucci looked overwhelmed when he replaced Dalton in last week’s 25-3 loss to Washington, taking sacks on three of his six dropbacks.
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Cowboys’ Ben DiNucci: Early frontrunner for Week 8 start
Ben DiNucci took all the Dallas Cowboys’ first-team reps at quarterback during practices Wednesday and Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.While Dallas hasn’t ruled out Andy Dalton (concussion) from starting this weekend in Philadelphia, the signal-caller has been a non-participant in the first two practices of Week 8. According to Gehlken, Dalton’s involvement in Dallas’ quarterback meeting Thursday morning marks a step forward for the veteran as he navigates the concussion protocol, but he’ll almost certainly need to get some on-field reps in Friday to have a shot at playing against the Eagles. Barring a major turnaround in Dalton’s condition in the next day, DiNucci looks poised to make his first career start Sunday after he played 12 snaps in relief of the concussed Dalton in last week’s loss to Washington. At this time, little buzz has emerged suggesting that the Cowboys plan to bring in a more experienced option at the position beyond journeyman Garrett Gilbert, who was recently poached from Cleveland’s practice squad to serve as the clear No. 2 behind DiNucci.
