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With fantasy football playoffs underway, maximizing the potential of your roster becomes paramount. Depth becomes less important as the season shifts into an all-out scramble toward the finish. Roster makeup should be adjusted accordingly. Injured players — even those who will return this year — have a shorter leash as fantasy managers must decide whether […]

You have (hopefully) made it through the first round of your fantasy football playoffs and you are planning for the second round – or you had a bye in the first round. Regardless, your Week 16 waiver wire pickups are the most important transactions you have made so far this season, as it dictates if […]

No position in fantasy football is as difficult to predict as kickers. Ability and accuracy are nowhere near as important as opportunity. Oftentimes, the best kickers sit on the bench the entire game as their offense either stagnates or scores touchdowns, while mediocre kickers have ample attempts as their team drives down the field but […]

For most folks, Week 15 signals the start of the fantasy football playoffs. While teams across the NFL are fighting for playoff positioning, fantasy football owners likely already know their postseason status with Week 15 upon us. Every week in fantasy is a big one, but now that the playoffs are here, it’s game time, […]

With fantasy football playoffs underway, maximizing the potential of your roster becomes paramount. Depth becomes less important as the season shifts into an all-out scramble toward the finish. Roster makeup should be adjusted accordingly. Injured players — even those who will return this year — have a shorter leash as fantasy managers must decide whether […]

Fantasy football playoffs are officially upon us. While the 2023 NFL regular season winding down, the fantasy football postseason is just getting started, and whether you are playing in single-elimination or a two-week playoff format, Week 15 is going to be huge for owners whose teams are still fighting for a championship. As always, having […]

With three-quarters of the NFL season complete, we now enter the climax of the regular season. NFL teams are battling for a playoff spot, while fantasy football managers are fighting to advance in their playoffs. Now, more than ever, it is is important to devote some time to one of the most overlooked positions in […]

Week 14 proved to be a wacky weekend for fantasy football quarterbacks. Among the top 10 scorers were: Desmond Ridder, Jake Browning, Bailey Zappe, and Mitch Trubisky. Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, and C.J. Stroud all finished with less than 10 fantasy points. Which so much unpredictability at the quarterback position, which players are worth starting […]

The fantasy football playoffs start in Week 15 for 99.9% of your leagues, and you have to know which players you can trust and which big names should be moved to your bench. Our Week 14 panic meter will help give you faith in some big names, while making you lose what little faith you […]

Both the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders are coming off disappointing, ugly defeats in Week 14. The Chargers scored just seven points and saw starting quarterback Justin Herbert leave the contest with a fractured finger. Backup Easton Stick took over as LA lost 24-7 to the Denver Broncos. Herbert will likely be out […]

Injuries likely ravaged your fantasy football roster in some way in Week 14, especially at the quarterback position. With players like Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud leaving their Sunday games early, your Week 15 waiver wire pickups may trend towards including a QB or two to fill that void. As always, the following list includes […]

Monday marks Week 6 of the college basketball season, and it brings the newest edition of the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. Arizona stayed at #1 following a convincing home win over Wisconsin, earning all but one first-place vote. Big movers included undefeated Clemson, which jumped 11 spots to #13 after solid Quadrant I […]

It’s officially crunch time in the fantasy football world as most leagues prep for the final week of the regular season. 13 grueling weeks before this led to one pivotal matchup with many teams clinging to any sort of hope for a playoff berth. Who knew Week 14 of the NFL season could mean so […]

As we head into the fantasy football playoffs, it’s time to focus in on the little details. Picking the right kicker can be the difference between winning a championship and going out sad, so let’s take a look at the fantasy kickers to start and the kickers to sit in Week 14 of the 2023 […]

Week 13 was all about a couple of huge fantasy football performances from a pair of surprising quarterbacks. Cincinnati Bengals backup Jake Browning threw for 354 yards in an exciting overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Geno Smith rebounded from a rough showing to find the end zone four times against […]

With Week 14 of the NFL season on the horizon, it is officially crunch time for fantasy football managers. Smart leagues will be starting their playoffs this week, while all others have one more week to qualify for the postseason. Either way, it is important to devote some time to one of the most overlooked […]

Week 14 is likely a make or break time for your fantasy football playoff chances, and you have to make sure your best roster is out there. Our Week 13 panic meter will help you get a better gauge on how much you should trust some of the big names on your roster heading into […]

We are now nearly three-quarters of the way through the 2023 NFL season, and a clear list of fantasy football busts has emerged. Darrell Henderson and D’Onta Foreman should have been cut weeks ago, while Jerry Jeudy and Kenneth Walker III are on thin ground. With the real duds already in the free agency pool […]

Week 14 is finally upon us, and for most fantasy football players, that means it is your final chance to clinch a spot in the playoffs. With plenty of injuries having popped up in Week 13, plus teams coming off of their bye, our Week 14 waiver wire pickups are the most important set of […]

After disappointing Week 13 defeats, the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking the avenge themselves on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 14. The Patriots put up a goose egg at home against the Los Angeles Chargers, losing 6-0 in ugly fashion, while the Steelers did not do much better, losing […]

We’re headed towards the home stretch now. For those of us fantasy football managers wallowing in the basement of our respective leagues, the Week 13 injury report can be a stinging reminder of how quickly the season unraveled. Having draft and roster management regret is a surefire way to dampen your holiday mood. Don’t worry, […]

With a full Thanksgiving Week 12 behind us, teams are back on bye and our kicker options are more limited in Week 13 for fantasy football. Which matchups should you avoid, and which should you exploit in Week 13? Let’s take a look at some of the best fantasy football kicker options in this week’s […]

After a season full of disappointment, both the Steelers offense and Pat Freiermuth had breakout performances in Week 12. The Steelers — in their first game without offensive coordinator Matt Canada — recorded their first game with more than 400 yards of total offense since Week 2 of 2020 while Freiermuth (nine catches, 121 yards) […]

Week 12 was a standout week for fantasy football defenses. Nearly half of NFL defenses recorded at least 10 fantasy points, with five units exceeding the 15-point mark. The highlight of the weekend was Jevon Holland’s 99-yard pick-six for the Dolphins following a New York Jets Hail Mary attempt at the end of the first […]

What in the world is going on with Tua Tagovailoa? The Miami Dolphins quarterback managed just 7.82 fantasy football points last week against the New York Jets in a game where he turned the ball over three times. He now has eight turnovers in his last five contests while averaging just 14 fantasy points per […]

Your fantasy football playoffs are coming up soon, so you need to know who you can trust in your starting lineup on a weekly basis. Even if the player is a big name, that doesn’t necessarily justify their inclusion, which is where our Week 12 panic meter comes into play. As always, the following list […]

The full slate of Week 12 is in the books, and the bye weeks roll on in Week 13, Which fantasy football defenses should you play this week? Can the Pick-6 train in Dallas keep rolling against the Seahawks? Should the Steelers be the top defense this week? Can Miami rack up the sacks once […]

Week 13 of the NFL season begins with an intriguing matchup between a pair of playoff hopefuls as the Dallas Cowboys host the Seattle Seahawks. The Cowboys have asserted themselves in recent weeks, winning five of their last six games — with the lone loss being a one-point defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles on the […]

We are officially past the halfway point in the 2023 NFL season, and a clear list of fantasy football busts has emerged. Miles Sanders and Geno Smith should have been cut weeks ago, and Christian Watson and Kenneth Walker III are on thin ground. With the real duds already in the free agency pool and […]

The playoffs are upcoming in your fantasy football leagues, and you need to do what you can to shore up the fringes of your roster. Our Week 13 waiver wire pickups will help you find some of those players to help you make a push towards the playoffs. As always, the following list includes players […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be taking on the Chicago Bears in what should be a fun Week 12 matchup. However, Justin Jefferson’s injury status isn’t boding well for the team. It’s not doing him any favors with fantasy football managers after sounding off on them recently. Jefferson is leaning towards not playing against the Bears […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hosting the Washington Commanders this year for their annual Thanksgiving game. The Cowboys are favored in this game as they come in at 7-3 while the Commanders are just 4-7. However, don’t expect the Commanders to go down without a fight. Washington has been a pesky team for opponents, particularly their […]

With all teams back playing in Week 12 and quarterbacks around the league dropping like flies, there are plenty of great defensive matchups to exploit this week. Which fantasy defenses should you start, and which should you sit? Can the Patriots take advantage of the Giants starting Tommy DeVito? Will the Broncos stay hot with […]

Week 11 was one of the most disappointing sets of games this year for NFL tight ends. San Francisco 49ers playmaker George Kittle was the only tight end to record more than 15 points in fantasy football and he was the only top-six tight end to even reach double digits. Fortunately, Week 12 offers a […]

Week 11 was another big showing for fantasy football quarterbacks, including New York Giants signal-caller Tommy DeVito. The rookie threw for three touchdowns as the Giants tied a season-high with 31 points scored. Yet perhaps more surprising was who did not have a big game: Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs QB was a second-round […]

Week 11 was unfortunately full of injuries and inconsistent play, making for a bad time for your fantasy football roster to hit a rough spot. Our Week 11 panic meter will hopefully give you a sense of confidence in a struggling player, or help you move on from a player that has been bringing your […]

A few weeks ago, it appeared that the San Francisco 49ers were running away with the NFC West while the Seattle Seahawks would have to fight just to earn a Wild Card spot. But a three-game losing streak by the 49ers plus some gritty wins by the Seahawks mean that first place in the division […]

We are officially past the halfway point in the 2023 NFL season, and a clear list of fantasy football busts has emerged. Deshaun Watson and Dameon Pierce should have been cut weeks ago, and Najee Harris and Tyler Boyd are on thin ground. With the real duds already in the free agency pool and the […]

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions renew their Thanksgiving rivalry this Thursday in the first game of an exciting slate of Week 12 NFL games. It has been a decade since these two teams last faced each other on the holiday, with the Lions blowing out Green Bay 40-10 back in 2013. In Week […]