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There have been plenty of powerhouse NFL teams taking surprising falls lately, and Week 8 was no different. With the Kansas City Chiefs falling to the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers looking dreadful in their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, how different do our Week 9 NFL Power Rankings look? Standout performances from […]

We are entering the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season, and your fantasy football team likely has experienced quite a few bumps and bruises along the way. Injuries amongst the group of fantasy superstars has put a damper on this season so far, but your Week 9 waiver wire pickups list could definitely help […]

As your fantasy football roster continues to deal with bye weeks and injured players, you also have to contend with some of your players failing to meet expectations. At this point in the season, you have a pretty good idea which players have outplayed their draft capital – and which ones have not, making the […]

Still looking for more depth for your fantasy football roster? You have come to the right place – our Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups will point you in the right direction for the next round of additions for your roster. As unpredictable as the NFL is, the amount of players you need to go through […]

Welcome to the summary of Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season – it was quite the wacky one. With plenty of upsets, underperforming teams and players, as well as far too many backups seeing playing time, the following NFL Power Rankings saw a lot of changes. While strong performances from Patrick Mahomes, Trevor Lawrence, […]

Injuries continue to ravage your fantasy football rosters, and Week 6 saw quite a few big pieces drop. Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Justin Fields, and others went down with injuries, with no real timetables known about their return, and these injuries impact not just their fantasy stock, but that of the players around them. As […]

The injuries keep piling up in the NFL, and Week 7 unfortunately followed that same pattern. Your fantasy football roster needs as many warm bodies as it possibly can, which is what makes our Week 7 waiver wire pickups extremely important. Players like Chuba Hubbard, Kendrick Bourne, Rashid Shaheed, and Dalton Schultz, who all had […]

It is safe to say that the 2023 NFL season has been unpredictable pretty much every week – and yet, Week 6 was the wackiest week of them all. Our Week 7 NFL Power Rankings experienced quite the change-up for how teams were ranked, even at the top. While teams like the Miami Dolphins, Detroit […]

Injuries galore made for a not-so-great Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season, muddying the waters even more for your fantasy football rosters. With the onslaught of bye weeks starting to hit teams as well, finding the right players to invest in and the right players to move on from is key. As always, the […]

The completion of Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season saw a ton of big names suffer injuries, clouding up your fantasy football roster even more. In our Week 6 waiver wire pickups, there are a ton of running backs that you should consider picking up this week, with a few other positions sprinkled in. […]

Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season was an interesting one, as we finally saw the returns of both Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor, as well as quite a few upsets. Our Week 6 NFL Power Rankings was quite fluid this week, especially with who is our new clubhouse leader on the list. It was […]

Whether your fantasy football roster was a beneficiary or a victim of the Miami Dolphins’ 70-point outburst on Sunday, Week 3 was quite a wild ride. With plenty of big names having big games (Christian McCaffrey, Keenan Allen), there were just as many who produced duds (Darren Waller, Justin Fields). This week’s fantasy football panic […]

We are officially through three weeks of the 2023 NFL season, and there have been plenty of surprises so far. With the likes of Puka Nacua, Devon Achane, and Sam LaPorta already cashing in during their rookie seasons, the influx of youth is taking over the fantasy football sphere too, and they should be dominating […]

Every NFL fan can now say they have seen a 70-point score, thanks to the Miami Dolphins, and Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season was a wild one all around. Bit of change over near the top of our Week 4 NFL Power Rankings, even with the 49ers and Chiefs all winning handily. Tua […]

Through two weeks of your 2023 fantasy football season, and you have a general idea of what kind of roster you currently have. Whether a bonafide contender, wannabe playoff team, or a postseason contender, your roster certainly has some question marks on it. Thankfully, Week 2 had a lot more scoring than the first week […]

With two weeks of the 2023 fantasy football season down, you probably have an idea as to what type of roster you have for the season. However, your Week 3 waiver wire pickups can help you get over that hump or even compound your early season success. Puka Nacua has been the waiver wire darling […]

There was a lot more firepower on offense in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL Season, an improvement from how last week went. With the following Week 3 NFL Power Rankings, there might not be a lot of changes at the top, but plenty of changes in the middle of the list. Puka Nacua set […]

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season saw a lot of duds produced by some stars on the offensive side of the ball. With your fantasy football seasons also kicking off this past week, there are some causes for concern for a few players. The first week of the season was a weird one, as […]

After the first week of your fantasy football season, your roster likely needs some depth pieces added. With injuries to several key players already, making your way to adding waiver wire pickups is your best plan of action. If Week 1 is any sort of look at what the entire season is going to look […]

The NFL is finally back in full swing with the first Sunday of the 2023 season now complete. Two powers in the AFC are off to a sluggish start, with both the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals falling in Week 1. Over in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles held on […]

Football fans, we made it. We finally have made it to the start of the 2023 NFL season, so hope you have your Red Zone all set up and ready to go! As was the case last season, we are going to be putting together a weekly NFL Power Rankings series, starting with our Week […]

A lot of eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers as one of the top options in the NFC. As Brock Purdy looks to become the full-time starter this year, head coach Kyle Shanahan and his roster will have to set quite a few bold predictions to achieve this season. In the offseason, the Niners […]

Positional rankings are incredibly important when building out your fantasy football rosters, especially when there is a key decision between two players. If there is a tier break between the two options, then knowing where both players sit in your rankings can help make that decision easier. Let’s now look at the top fantasy football […]

Positional rankings are incredibly important when building out your fantasy football rosters, especially when there is a key decision between two players. If there is a tier break between the two options, then knowing where both players sit in your rankings can help make that decision easier. Let’s now take a look at the top […]

Positional rankings are incredibly important when building out your fantasy football rosters, especially when there is a key decision between two players. If there is a tier break between the two options, then knowing where both players sit in your rankings can help make that decision easier. Let’s now look at the top fantasy football […]

Positional rankings are incredibly important when building out your fantasy football rosters, especially when there is a key decision between two players. If there is a tier break between the two options, then knowing where both players sit in your rankings can help make that decision easier. Let’s now look at the top fantasy football […]

It’s tough to know at the time, but staying away from overdrafting players when drafting your fantasy football teams is a great way to make sure you’re in contention. With wide receivers getting even closer and closer to the top of the draft board this year, you need to exercise caution with that position group. […]

Finding the right value on the draft board for your fantasy football roster is key to outsmarting your leaguemates. Not reaching for value, and instead letting the value fall to you, is what can separate a good team from a league-winning team. The running back position feels like it has hit a breaking point when […]

Gone are the times where running backs dominated the first round of your fantasy football drafts, replaced by an influx of top-tier wide receivers. With players like Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase sitting near the top of your drafts, this year certainly looks to be one of those years dominated by early receivers. This fantasy […]

There is no other way to put this – the Arizona Cardinals will be pretty tough to watch to start the 2023 NFL season. With Kyler Murray still on his ACL recovery and Jonathan Gannon entering his first year as head coach, the offense likely will fall on James Conner’s shoulders, which could mean gold […]

Heading into his 11th professional season, wide receiver Keenan Allen has only made it a full season twice, with the most recent occurrence happening in 2021. With the Los Angeles Chargers looking to find a new gear for their offense in 2023, can Allen be counted on for a full role, a role that can […]

All eyes are on the AFC East and the New York Jets as they head into Year 1 with Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback. With Garrett Wilson leading the way at wide receiver, your fantasy football rosters should benefit from this QB-WR pairing. With Zach Wilson firmly in the backseat after a disastrous start to […]

One of the most well-known names in the fantasy football industry is Christian McCaffrey, and his ceiling for the 2023 NFL season is incredibly high. Entering into his first full season with the San Francisco 49ers, anything could truly happen. Having made a name for himself back with the Carolina Panthers, McCaffrey has cut his […]

A rookie running back entering the NFL has not had this type of press since Saquon Barkley was drafted back in 2018. But Bijan Robinson is no typical rookie running back, and the Atlanta Falcons certainly see him as a core piece of their franchise for many years to come – but how can he […]

Cooper Kupp has pretty much always been a stalwart for your fantasy football team ever since being drafted in 2017. But his 2021 performance is one for the record books, marks that likely even he won’t be able to touch. 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, and 16 touchdowns came close to setting historical marks across […]

Fresh off their first-round playoff exit, the Milwaukee Bucks are hungry to get back to the NBA Finals and compete for another championship. While they have gotten rid of a lot of their draft picks in trades lately, their Summer League team this year had a few intriguing options show out. The biggest name on […]

It remains to be seen what type of team the Tennessee Titans will be for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, but they still have a shot at winning the AFC South. As long as Derrick Henry is running through defenders, the Titans have a fighting chance. But with a tight salary cap and not a […]

This new wave of NFL quarterbacks that are taking the league by storm has absolutely set an absurd standard for QB play. With guys like Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Justin Herbert setting records on what feels like a daily basis, it will be fascinating to see how the Los Angeles […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are right on the precipice of challenging the Kansas City Chiefs as the leaders of the AFC. With Joe Burrow leading the charge, this team is looking incredibly tough to stop as they enter training camp. But, as is with every single NFL roster across the league, there are still a few […]