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Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields could be a whole lot of something or a whole load of nothing. Fields had a 2-8 record with the Chicago Bears in his rookie campaign and threw ten more interceptions than touchdowns (7). He had weaknesses in his completion percentage (58.9) and yards per throw attempt (6.9), but he […]

Chase Claypool was supposed to have a breakout second season in the NFL, but that was limited by Ben Roethlisberger’s inability to consistently throw downfield last year. Over the final four weeks of the season, Claypool led the Pittsburgh Steelers in air yards with a share of 27 percent. If the Steelers can get improved […]

Despite being the fifth quarterback selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Mac Jones probably had the best season out of all rookies for the position. The No. 10 pick was the only rookie quarterback to lead a team to a winning record and a playoff appearance. He became a Pro Bowler in just his first […]

Fantasy football season is about to get underway. Quarterback is one of the most interesting positions in fantasy football. Typically, running backs get drafted in the first round. Sure, there are a couple of superstar quarterbacks who may get drafted early. But QB’s tend to get drafted a little bit later. However, planning your QB […]

The 2021 season marked the end of an era for Zach Ertz. In the middle of his ninth year with the Philadelphia Eagles, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals. In Philadelphia, he played a key role in the team’s Super Bowl LII run as he had seven catches for 67 yards and a touchdown […]

After 12 years with the Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford found a new home when he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. It did not take long for fans to be happy with him under center. In just his first year with the Rams, Stafford led the team to the Super Bowl title. In the […]

In the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers picked Trey Lance third overall. Some have compared him to Lamar Jackson, but Lance lacks his top-end speed and arm power. With Lance’s tendency to break the pocket, play with his eyes up, and explode up the field on a run, perhaps Deshaun Watson might actually […]

It’s early August and that can only mean one thing. It is time for fantasy football managers to start preparing for the upcoming season. Fantasy football has become a billion dollar business annually, with money and punishments exchanging hands and being doled out every season. The quarterback position is always deep and should be treated […]

There are only four weeks remaining in the majority of fantasy baseball regular seasons. That makes fantasy managers’ ability to make the correct roster decisions of utmost importance right now. There are so many injuries across the majors, it’s very likely you are in need of some help. Thankfully, there are some options depending on […]

In the past two years, Tua Tagovailoa has been quite disappointing. The fifth overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft has not proven to be the Miami Dolphins’ franchise guy and his fantasy football stock is much worse. He is in for a massive year three, but whether that is good or bad is up […]

The fantasy football season is nearly upon us. People are doing their research, trying to figure out who the best sleepers will be, what pitfalls to avoid early, and scout their draft position. The preparation sometimes is as much fun as the actual draft itself. It’s the hard work you put in that feels so […]

After 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson is off to a new beginning. The quarterback was traded to the the Denver Broncos in exchange for multiple first-round picks and players, but it might pay out for his new team. In his last season in Seattle, Wilson had 3,113 yards for 25 touchdowns and […]

NFL training camps have opened and it is that time of year again. It’s time to begin doing your research for all of your upcoming fantasy football drafts. Every season, there are a number of players drafted late that turn into either league winners or impactful players to help your fantasy team. One of those […]

Coming off from a Heisman Trophy winning season with Alabama, DeVonta Smith entered the NFL subject to sky-high expectations. And as a rookie, Smith had a solid year. He finished with 64 receptions for 916 yards and five touchdowns. His receiving yards set a new Philadelphia Eagles record for a first-year player. Those numbers show […]

On January 23rd, the NFL world saw a game for the ages, and a breakout performance to match. The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs traded scores in a divisional-round matchup that became an instant classic. While Buffalo ultimately fell in overtime, a new star for the team emerged throughout the game. Gabriel Davis, a […]

Football season is on the way, which means it’s time for fantasy football. Baltimore Ravens running back JK Dobbins is an interesting fantasy player for the upcoming 2022 season. Dobbins had a solid rookie season in 2020 but tore his ACL during a preseason game prior to the 2021 season. Dobbins was going to be […]

After quite a wait, it’s now been revealed that Matthew Berry is taking his fantasy football expertise back to NBC Sports after a long and memorable stint in Bristol. This isn’t the first tango between Matthew Berry and NBC Sports, as he was with the organization from 1999 to 2004 before becoming an exclusive ESPN […]

Will Arizona wide receiver Marquise Brown fly high this 2022 NFL season for the Cardinals? The Arizona Cardinals strengthened their receiving group by trading for Brown in the first round of the April draft after losing Christian Kirk to free agency. Kyler Murray reunites with Brown, and it should be pretty good for the team. […]

Will tight end Dalton Schultz power through for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL season? Prior to 2022, it is difficult to consider anyone else as a top-five tight end. Who, specifically, would you replace? The go-tos are Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Darren Waller, Mark Andrews, and Kyle Pitts. Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz has […]

When Jamaal Williams joined the Detroit Lions last year, it opened many doors to AJ Dillon. The running back had a big jump in 2022, playing in all 17 games as opposed to only 11 in his rookie year. In his first year, Dillon had 242 rushing yards and found the end zone twice. His […]

It seems like ages ago when the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50 to send Peyton Manning out on top. Since then, the Broncos have fallen on on hard times. Denver has no playoff appearances since Manning retired, and has finished last in the AFC West three times. Entering the 2022 season, the Broncos hope […]

Early last month, ESPN fantasy football expert analyst Matthew Berry announced that he was leaving the network. He expressed his desire to explore other opportunities and ESPN acknowledged and supported that decision. Well, it did not take long for the fantasy football guru to land on his feet. According to Sunday Night Football on NBC’s […]

If there is a team that needs some bright sights on the field, it is the Detroit Lions. Following the 2021 season, the team officially has the longest playoff drought, winning its last postseason game 30 years ago. Because of that, it might be a little difficult for football fans to notice some quality players […]

The San Francisco 49ers had an eventful three days at the 2021 NFL Draft. Weeks earlier, the team traded up to acquire the third overall pick, signaling a big move to come. The Niners then used that pick on their apparent quarterback of the future, North Dakota State’s Trey Lance. Nearly a year and a half […]

Can wide receiver Allen Robinson help the Los Angeles Rams defend their crown in 2022? Allen Robinson had his worst season in the NFL last year. He hopes to bounce back by receiving a significant workload increase in Los Angeles’ offense and a much better quarterback in 2022. The per-game use of previous Rams wide […]

Will Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy make a lot of headway for Denver this 2022 NFL season? After his off-field incident in May was dismissed, fantasy drafters may once again select Jeudy with confidence. The NFL might still suspend him, but aggravating factors should no longer hound him. Looking back to last season, Jeudy improved […]

Fantasy football is just one of the reasons why the NFL is king in the United States. Don’t tell that to New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. In classic Belichick fashion, the Patriots head coach told reporters at training camp on Thursday that he doesn’t give a crap about fantasy football: “Fantasy football doesn’t mean […]

Are we gonna see a ton more Terry McLaurin highlights for the Washington Commanders? Terry McLaurin caught 222 of his 357 targets for 3,132 yards and 16 touchdowns during his three seasons with Washington. He has averaged 4.8 receptions for 68 yards and 0.35 touchdowns per game (13.7 fantasy points per game) . He suffered […]

Is wide receiver Brandin Cooks ready to speed it up for the Houston Texans? Brandin Cooks has played for four different teams during the course of his eight seasons in the NFL. There are six times when he has collected more than 1,000 receiving yards (at least once in each city played). Cooks had two […]

When you speak of fantasy football studs at the tight end position, you are most likely referring to the likes of George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens, but Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders should also be in that […]

Is wide receiver Amari Cooper’s arrival going to be good for the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 NFL season? Amari Cooper, a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, will begin his eighth NFL campaign as a Cleveland Brown. Fans expect Cooper to assume a leadership role for the Browns this next season given his already demonstrated […]

Will Clyde Edwards-Helaire come through for the Kansas City Chiefs this 2022 NFL season? Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has missed 10 of his 33 possible starts for the Kansas City Chiefs in just two seasons in the NFL. As such, some feel he has failed to have a major impact in any area. To illustrate, […]

Will New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall be mission-ready for the 2022 NFL season? Breece Hall of the New York Jets is one of the greatest unknowns in fantasy football. Hall, the first running back chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft, joined a team that has Zach Wilson as a questionable quarterback and […]

The 2021 season was a comeback year for Dak Prescott. Following a major in-game ankle injury, which limited him to only five games in the previous season, the Dallas Cowboys trusted in his potential and gave him a four-year extension worth $160 million. In 16 games, the quarterback had 4,449 passing yards for a career-high […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing to make another title run in 2022. After a brief retirement, Tom Brady returned to the team for another chance at his eighth Lombardi. Tampa Bay has an abundance of weapons on both sides of the ball, and enters the season as one of the Super Bowl favorites. The […]

It has been quite an offseason for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. The No. 1 pick from the 2019 NFL Draft was reportedly not satisfied with the team, and trade rumors were all around in Arizona, with fans on social media speculating where Murray could wind up. About two weeks ago, the two sides […]

Lamar Jackson is arguably the most electrifying player in the NFL today. The Baltimore Ravens star quarterback dazzles with his dual-threat ability every time he hits the field, especially in his 2019 MVP season. Jackson and the Ravens went through a down year in 2021. Jackson threw a career-high 13 interceptions and took 38 sacks, […]

Fantasy Football is coming up soon, and fantasy owners are getting prepared for their draft. Taking time to assess different players’ values can separate a fantasy team from others in the league. The NFL has had a wild offseason, with stars across the league dawning new uniforms. Could there be a gem lurking on the […]

After missing a portion of his rookie year due to multiple knee complications, Joe Burrow should none of them affected his game. The quarterback was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year and led the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl, losing to the home team Los Angeles Rams. He had 4,611 passing yards […]