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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 […]

Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season was a tame one for most fantasy field goal kickers, but perhaps some high-scoring games this week will provide more points this week. Which kickers in fantasy football should you start for Week 8? Let’s check in with the top kicker situations around the league with the fantasy […]

As we approach the halfway point in the 2023 NFL season, a clear list of fantasy football busts has emerged and been dropped by fantasy owners. Allen Lazard and Cam Akers should have been cut weeks ago, while Tee Higgins and Aaron Jones are still standing on thin ground. While the real duds are already […]

Week 7 of the NFL season was national tight end’s week, and we saw some big performances from the usual suspects. With Week 8 right around the corner, it’s time to check out the fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season. Will Travis Kelce continue to carry his teams to […]

The fantasy football season continues to move forward, as we already find ourselves in Week 8 of what has been a thoroughly chaotic season. No other position has been more confusing on a week-to-week basis than the quarterback position, where fantasy owners are routinely struggling to find viable options to fill in at the position […]

Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season featured some surprising upsets by underdog teams saving their seasons. Which fantasy football defenses can capitalize on great matchups for Week 8? Will the Philadelphia Eagles defense go crazy against sack vending machine Sam Howell and the Commanders? Will the Ravens continue their hot streak defensively by shutting down […]

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 […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be without one of their breakout stars for the foreseeable future. Kyren Williams, the team’s star running back, will be out for a few weeks due to a high ankle sprain. The Rams responded by activating a trio of running backs in Darrell Henderson, Royce Freeman, and rookie Zach Evans. […]

When Calvin Ridley took the field for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 this year, it was the first time he played in an NFL game since October of 2021. He surprised many by putting up 101 receiving yards on eight catches, including a touchdown. Ridley put up another 100-yard game in Week 5, but […]

Detroit Lions fans and fantasy managers alike were left pondering why the Lions selected running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round of this year’s draft through the first quarter of the 2023 season. After all, first-round picks are typically starters in the league from the jump and some become stars instantaneously. It’s unfair to […]

Kyler Murray hasn’t played in 2023 due to a knee injury. The Cardinals activated the 21-day practice window for Murray on Wednesday though, signaling that a return may come soon. Later on Wednesday, Murray shared a two-word message on X (formerly Twitter), stating that he’s “Practicing today.” With 21 days to officially activate Murray, fantasy […]

Week 6 of the NFL season saw fantasy football defenses rule the day, as there were multiple low-scoring games featuring lots of turnovers across the league. Which defenses should you start in Week 7, and which should you sit? Check out the Week 7 start ’em, sit ’em edition for fantasy football defenses below: Start […]

Another week means another “Start ’em, Sit ’em” for running backs in fantasy football. Heading into week 7 now, it’s a time where a lot of teams featuring productive fantasy backs are on their bye weeks. With that in mind, it’s going to be a tough week for fantasy managers to dictate who to play […]

After a few promising weeks of fantasy football production, the tight end position regressed in Week 6. Travis Kelce and Dalton Schultz were the only tight ends to earn more than 15 points in PPR leagues, while top tight ends Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson both finished well below their expected point totals. Meanwhile, Atlanta […]

After six weeks of play in the NFL season, the elite quarterbacks are finally starting to rise to the top of a fantasy football leaderboard that was chaotic even a week or two ago. Enter Week 7, the top four scorers are, from top to bottom, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa, and Patrick Mahomes. […]

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 […]

With nearly a third of the NFL season complete, a clear list of fantasy football busts is emerging. Darnell Mooney and Joshua Kelley should have been dropped weeks ago, while Jerry Jeudy and Najee Harris are still standing on thin ground. With fantasy football Week 7 ahead and the bye weeks in play, feel free […]

Week 6 of the NFL season was run by the defenses, so it’s time to check out the fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season and see if the tight ends around the league can get back on track. Will Travis Kelce remain king against the Chargers? Can George […]

This upcoming week’s edition of Thursday Night Football features the AFC South leading Jacksonville Jaguars traveling to take on the New Orleans Saints. As with every game, there are fantasy football implications and a “start ’em, sit ’em” guide should be in place. This could be an intriguing game to plan for as a fantasy […]

Fantasy football season is flying by, and in some cases, we are right around the midway point of the regular season as we approach Week 7. A quick look at your team, and the teams of everyone else in your league, will likely show you that everyone’s squad is pretty beat up heading into this […]

Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season featured a lot of low-scoring games, but the kickers were major beneficiaries of drives stalling out and teams being unable to capitalize in the red zone. Which kickers in fantasy football should you start for Week 7? Let’s check in with kicker situations around the league with the […]

Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season featured a ton of surprisingly low-scoring games, with the defenses ruling the day throughout the NFL. Which fantasy football defenses can make it two weeks in a row and reign supreme in the rankings for Week 7? Could the Buffalo Bills once again dominate a backup quarterback as […]

We are a third of the way through the 2023 NFL season, but in some fantasy football leagues, you may already be nearing the halfway point of the season depending on how your playoff format is set up. A quick look at your lineups (and those across your leagues) will likely show you that many […]

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 […]

The NBA season is here as the preseason has kicked off. Fantasy basketball drafts are starting, and fantasy teams need to prepare for their draft. There are multiple star-studded shooting guards in the league. This includes Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Brown, and many more. There is also plenty of depth at the […]

If you took Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson with the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy football, then you’re probably in pain. Need a tissue? Jefferson was recently put on injured reserve by the Vikings after suffering a right hamstring injury in the 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He will miss at least the […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprised everyone in the NFL world when they signed running back Jonathan Taylor to a contract extension last week, ending months of drama between the two sides. Colts fans got a glimpse of the former first-team All-Pro last weekend but should be seeing more of him moving forward. Colts head coach Shane […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. With Jefferson out for at least the next four games, fantasy football managers everywhere are scrambling to replace their star wide receiver and stay afloat until Jefferson makes his […]

Offenses ruled the day in Week 5, but some big performances could be on tap from the fantasy defenses in Week 6 of fantasy football. Let’s take a look at which defenses are start ’em candidates, and which fantasy football defenses belong in the sit ’em category for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season. […]

The 2023 NFL season is five weeks old and it continues to provide an unpredictable landscape for fantasy football quarterbacks. Kirk Cousins and Brock Purdy are still top-five fantasy football quarterbacks. Joe Burrow had a bounce-back week but is still QB24, while Trevor Lawrence (QB16) is waiting for his breakout game this season. Will this […]

Kickers are extremely important in today’s game, especially in fantasy football. However, it’s a little tough to pick the perfect ones for your fantasy team. As we prepare for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, it’s crucial to discuss which kickers should be included in your fantasy football roster and which ones might be […]

Running backs are extremely important in today’s game, especially in fantasy football. However, it’s a little tough to pick the perfect ones for your fantasy team. As we prepare for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, it’s crucial to discuss which running backs should be included in your fantasy football roster and which ones […]

Week 5 felt like a much-deserved fantasy football breakout week for the tight end position. Four tight ends exceeded the 20-point mark in PPR leagues, while 14 players topped the 10-point threshold. The leader for the weekend was San Francisco 49ers pass-catcher George Kittle, who turned a trio of receptions into three touchdowns and 27.7 […]

Wide Receivers are extremely important in today’s game, especially in fantasy football. However, it’s a little tough to pick the perfect ones for your fantasy team. As we prepare for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, it’s crucial to discuss which wide receivers should be included in your fantasy football roster and which ones […]

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane had been a fantasy football darling for managers early on this season, but those same managers had to suffer with the news that the star rookie picked up a knee injury in the Dolphins Week 5 win over the New York Giants that will miss time according to ESPN’s […]

When one week of the NFL season ends, another one begins very quickly, and that’s the case with Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, which is right around the corner. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will be kicking off the new week of action, and for fantasy football owners, it’s a chance […]

The NBA season is fast approaching, and fantasy basketball drafts will begin soon. There is parity across the league in 2023-24, as there are a lot of talented teams and players. The small forward position is one of the more talented positions in the league right now. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard […]

With two weeks left before the start of the 2023-24 NBA season, there is no better time for avid fantasy basketball players to start filling out leagues and conducting their drafts. The power forward position, in particular, will be interesting to follow in fantasy, as it can be a source of multi-faceted production given how […]

Week 5 of the NFL season is in the books, so it’s time to check out the fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season. Will Travis Kelce capture the first spot on a sore ankle? Can George Kittle have a repeat performance? We’ll answer those questions and more as […]