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For the first time since 2016, the New York Giants have begun a season 2-0. With first-year head coach Brian Daboll at the helm, this team did just enough against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 to earn their second win of the year. With Dak Prescott’s injury, the NFC East division could very well […]

Taken with the third overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers had a plan for the future at quarterback – and his name is Trey Lance. Drafted to replace Jimmy Garoppolo when the time was right, head coach Kyle Shanahan understood where the NFL was trending and wanted to get his […]

With a Los Angeles Chargers Week 2 game scheduled against the Kansas City Chiefs, a lot of eyes will be on a pivotal, early-season AFC West matchup between the division’s two best squads. Ahead of the Chargers-Chiefs game, we’ll be making our Chargers Week 2 predictions. Coming off their Week 1 win over the Las […]

Whether or not the first week of fantasy football went your way, you need to look forward to the first run of in-season waiver wire pickups. Needing to overcome some key injuries (Dak Prescott, Elijah Mitchell, and others), your waiver wire is going to be key, especially this early in the year. All following players […]

One of the most polarizing storylines to follow this NFL offseason was the status of the starting quarterback role for the San Francisco 49ers and if Trey Lance would finally get his shot. Carrying an immensely-high ceiling, the sky is the limit for Lance’s 2022 NFL season and any predictions. The 49ers are in a […]

It is finally football season, and with it comes time to draft your fantasy football teams and set your lineups. While you certainly can lose your leagues during your drafts, you cannot win them, which makes your Week 1 waiver wire pickups just that more important. Plenty of players will be stepping into big roles […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the most polarizing teams in the NFL, especially with the bag that they just handed their franchise quarterback. As they head into a pivotal season when they need to make the postseason, here are some Kyler Murray predictions for the 2022 NFL season. With Murray earning a five-year contract […]

As the Houston Astros hold a commanding 10.5-game lead in the American League West, they have their sights set on not only making the 2022 MLB playoffs, but winning the whole thing. With just around a month left in the regular season, what could be the biggest elements of their roster that will hold them […]

Heading into your fantasy football drafts with a plan is the biggest difference between drafting to win and filling out a roster. By searching for value plays, like undervalued or underrated wide receivers, you can stay ahead of your league mates and take home the trophy. Basing your draft plan on capitalizing on valuable average […]

Playing in what looks to be the NFL’s toughest division for the 2022-23 season, the Las Vegas Raiders are fighting an uphill battle in Josh McDaniels’ first season as their head coach. With 53-man roster cuts having just been made, they have positions that still need talent added to them. Derek Carr and the offense […]

Fantasy football season is finally upon us in 2022, and trying to gauge the impact that wide receivers will have on rosters this year is one of the toughest aspects. While your league mates will likely focus their efforts on running backs, here is how to gauge which wide receivers to target. Volume is key […]

Regardless of just how many teams get added to the Big 10 conference, the Wisconsin Badgers will continue to be one of college football’s most consistent squads. Heading into their 2022 season, the Badgers have a few questions to answer, especially if they want to win their division. The Badgers have produced seven-consecutive winning seasons […]

With six teams making the MLB postseason in both the American and National Leagues starting this year, the Seattle Mariners have an elevated chance of earning a postseason berth. But even with having a good chance at making the playoffs, their likelihood of being a real threat to make the World Series is not all […]

Regardless of how well the Washington Commanders perform this year, their starting lineup likely will have a different look to it than last season. With Carson Wentz taking over as their starting QB, players like Antonio Gibson and Curtis Samuel could be incredibly volatile this season. Both Gibson and Samuel look to be on the […]

Fresh off of their Super Bowl win last season, the Los Angeles Rams cannot – and have not, so far – experience any sort of performance hangover. In their quest to win the NFC West division yet again, is there truly a team from the mix of the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, or Seattle […]

With the 2022 NFL regular season quickly approaching, the Tennessee Titans will need to establish their 53-man roster soon. As they get to face members of the AFC South division a total of six times this season, it will be essential that they take care of business against the likes of the Houston Texans, Indianapolis […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had quite the tumultuous offseason, highlighted by the trade of franchise cornerstone Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Launching full-force into a rebuild, it will be interesting to see how their front office builds their 2022 roster for Pete Carroll and his coaching staff. Kudos to the people in charge for […]

The Indianapolis Colts are a very intriguing team heading into the 2022 NFL season – having added a new starting quarterback to the mix (Matt Ryan) will only make Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. better. Plus, the defensive unit added Stephon Gilmore to the mix, and so far he looks to come as advertised, […]

August depth charts are a funny thing in the NFL, especially when teams release an ‘official’ look into their projected roster for the upcoming season. And while the general practice is to list rookies at the end of all positional groupings, there is no chance that Drake London will remain at the back end of […]

Seen as more of a retooling effort than a total rebuild, the New Orleans Saints are going to look quite different this season. Having welcomed in rookie WR Chris Olave with their first pick this past April, the offense should look like a solid unit – provided both Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas are on […]

Another year, but more of the same looks to be on the docket for Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Having produced a top-22 PPR finish in every season of his eight-year career, what can fantasy football rosters expect out of Evans for the 2022 NFL season? The value for Evans, while truly never […]

By producing a 1,000-yard season for the Chicago Bears, the ceiling for Darnell Mooney keeps rising. Now thrust into the team’s top target role, what are some realistic fantasy football expectations for the former Tulane product heading into the 2022 NFL season? Across his first two years in the league, Mooney has been a solid […]

Even with how bad the Detroit Lions have been over the past number of years, this team has still been able to churn out players that are relevant for fantasy football purposes – like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and now D’Andre Swift. With the starting running back entering into a year where he should ascend […]

Fresh off a 6-4 stint in their last 10 games, the Milwaukee Brewers are your clubhouse leaders in the National League Central division. In a two-club race, the Brewers need to make moves at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline to ensure they stay ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the divisional race. Led by […]

Heading into salary cap hell, the New Orleans Saints had quite the busy offseason, one that also saw them get a new head coach. Through the 2022 NFL Draft and a bevy of offseason moves, the Saints have tried to put themselves in a position to be postseason-bound yet again – but was it enough? […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured quite the uneven season last year, with plenty of hills and valleys. While their 9-7-1 record was just enough to squeak into the postseason, the early start to their 2022 offseason was helpful for their NFL Draft and offseason planning. After getting obliterated at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, […]

Unfortunately for the Milwaukee Bucks, their championship hangover kicked in a bit too early in their playoff series defeat by the Boston Celtics. While the trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton all enjoyed some sustained success during their title defense, ultimately their efforts were for naught, making the 2022 NBA offseason crucial […]

Fresh off their second-place finish in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies have a great foundation to build on heading into the 2022-23 season. But their plan during the 2022 NBA offseason was integral to keeping their core together, a core that won 56 games together. Led by MVP candidate Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have […]

It was quite the eventful offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs, as their trade of Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins took away one of Patrick Mahomes’ top targets. But, with their hopes still set on making it back to the Super Bowl, the Chiefs made sure their 2022 offseason helped keep themselves in the hunt. […]

In the beginning stages of a rebuild on the fly, the Chicago Cubs are likely going to be busy at this year’s MLB trade deadline, trading away veteran players for young talent. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fits the bill for a likely trade candidate, and the 32-year-old right-hander can bring a veteran presence to a […]

Earning a berth in the Super Bowl is a big-time accomplishment, especially for a team like the Cincinnati Bengals, who got there earlier than most expected. But their 2022 NFL season is important for their sustained improvement as a team, where they will be reliant on many different hidden gems to become solid role players. […]

As the Arizona Cardinals head into the 2022 NFL season, Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury still have to find that career-defining moment to justify their time in the league so far. With both player and coach needing help from other members of the team, which hidden gems could make 2022 their year? *Watch NFL games […]

As the Urban Meyer debacle has come and gone, the Jacksonville Jaguars actually have something to love forward to for the 2022 NFL season. With both Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne hopefully having better seasons than last year, it remains to be seen if they have enough help around them. Former Eagles head coach Doug […]

Having been the runner-up behind the Green Bay Packers for a good chunk of the past 10 years or so, the Minnesota Vikings are desperately looking for that push to make them divisional winners. Heading into the 2022 NFL season, their roster has a lot of talent, but which key position group will step up […]

After their dreadful 8-9 season, the Baltimore Ravens are ready to make 2021 a thing of the past. Having reloaded through the draft, the Ravens are going to be asking a lot of this specific position group for their 2022 season to help and right the ship and get back to the postseason. Lamar Jackson […]

After struggling through the swan song for Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers have moved on to having Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky as their next QB prospects. With uncertainty all around this roster, which key position group will make the biggest impact this season? Running back was considered here, but with this group including Najee […]

Fresh on the heels of a disappointing end to their NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to make their 2022 NBA season much better. Trying to get themselves back to the Finals will be a tough task to accomplish, which is why exploring the trade market to help Giannis Antetokounmpo makes sense. As a […]

With the Chicago Bears welcoming in a new coaching staff that hopefully will help right the ship, their 2022 NFL season is a key one, especially for Justin Fields. Needing to find their next X-factor, it may be up to this player to make that next leap in their career. As Allen Robinson is no […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]