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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 […]

Heading into building your Week 12 waiver wire pickups, there are going to be quite a few tough decisions for you to make. As you keep fighting for a playoff spot, it is crucial to figure out which players you need to have on your roster. As always, the following list includes players that are […]

The Cincinnati Bengals took a big blow to their season when Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury. The injury has already called into question if the Bengals still have any shot at the playoffs, but it will also affect the rest of the team’s fantasy football production. So how does this impact the Bengals’ […]

We are now 10 weeks through the NFL season, and injuries are starting to mount. Kirk Cousins and Nick Chubb are out for the season, while  Nico Collins and De’Von Achane are still in doubt for Week 11. Which players on the Week 11 injury report will be good to go for fantasy football and […]

Week 10 in the NFL was a great spot to take advantage of some bad backup quarterbacks, but it’s time to move on and take a look at how the fantasy football landscape looks from the defensive perspective for Week 11. Which defenses should you start, and which should you sit? Will the Washington Commanders […]

The fantasy football season is beginning to come down the home stretch, as there are only a few more weeks until playoffs get underway. As a result, each game becomes more and more important as playoff races get tighter with fewer games on the schedule. Per usual, making the right lineup choices could be the […]

Week 10 was a fantastic showing for a pair of young tight ends: Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals and Dalton Kincaid of the Buffalo Bills. McBride had eight catches for 131 yards — the fourth-highest yardage total by a tight end in a game this season. Meanwhile, Kincaid recorded his fourth consecutive week with 15+ […]

There is a huge AFC North showdown going down on Thursday Night Football in a couple of days as the Cincinnati Bengals travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens. This is bound to be a high-scoring game that will have massive fantasy football implications in this week 11 matchup. Who should you start and sit […]

The news of Deshaun Watson being out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery is a tough blow for fantasy football managers who have members of the Browns’ offense. What’s the full fantasy football impact from Dorian Thompson-Robinson taking over (at least for now) at QB for the Browns? Let’s take a look at how […]

Plenty of ups and downs from key players in Week 10 made the fantasy football landscape tough to navigate. While plenty of players did struggle, our Week 10 panic meter is here to help quell any concerns – or have you lean fully into them. As always, the following list provides cases for why you […]

With Week 10 in the books, and Travis Kelce thankfully back for his owners, let’s take a look at what the tight end landscape holds for Week 11 with the fantasy football tight end rankings. Can T.J. Hockenson once again lead the way as Josh Dobbs’ new favorite target? Will Sam LaPorta eat in a […]

We are officially past the halfway point in the 2023 NFL season, and a clear list of fantasy football busts has emerged and been dropped by fantasy owners. Jordan Love and Miles Sanders should have been cut weeks ago, and Zach Moss and Jerry Jeudy are on thin ground. With the real duds already in […]

Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season saw the likes of the Chiefs, Dolphins, and Eagles on bye, putting a lot of your fantasy football roster on your bench. Relying on depth probably worried you a bit this week too, but our Week 11 waiver wire pickups are here to help. With players like Sam […]

Week 10 of the NFL season is upon us, which means that the regular season is now halfway over. To kickoff Week 10, we have a matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Chicago Bears. A contest between a 1-7 team and a 2-7 squad might not be the most intriguing on paper, but there […]

Week 9 of the NFL season saw some defenses beat up on the lesser quarterbacks around the league. With Week 10 right around the corner with multiple explosive offenses on bye, which defenses should you start, and which should you sit? Check out the Week 10 start ’em, sit ’em edition for fantasy football defenses below: Start […]

Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season featured a few defenses popping off against bad quarterbacks, but will Week 10 be more of the same? Which fantasy football can make the most out of some tasty matchups in Week 10? Will the Dallas Cowboys defense score more points on their own than the Giants will […]

Week 9 was a banner week for the fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: tight ends series. New Orleans Saints utility man Taysom Hill caught and threw touchdowns while leading the team with 11 carries for 52 yards. Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid continued to show out while filling in for the injured Dalton […]

Week 9 was a wild one for fantasy football owners, and all eyes were on the quarterback position thanks to a historic performance from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, as he threw for 470 yards and a rookie-record five touchdown passes in their 39-37 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stroud has been a pleasant […]

Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season is now over, and your fantasy football roster should have its identity. While you could still hold out some hope for certain players, our Week 9 panic meter will help ring some alarms on certain big names. As always, the following list provides cases for why you should […]

Kyler Murray is back. As expected, the Arizona Cardinals activated Murray to the 53-man roster on Tuesday and he will officially make his return to the field in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s what Murray’s return means for the Cardinals and fantasy football managers who stashed the dual-threat quarterback in their leagues. What […]