Fantasy Sports Articles - Page 29

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 […]

Will Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson prove his worth in 2022? Johnson is coming off a 2021 season where he saw career-highs in all major statistical categories for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In other words, he was a fantastic fantasy football option. However, with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retiring, he will have either Mitch Trubisky, Mason […]

Michael Pittman Jr. is not one of the names fans think of when mentioning the best wide receivers in the league. Following the 2021 season and some of the moves the Indianapolis Colts made, his name might be remembered more often. Last season, just his second in the NFL, Pittman had 1,082 receiving yards, averaging […]

After years of struggling with injuries, James Conner finally had another chance to shine in 2021, improving his fantasy football outlook for the upcoming 2022 NFL season. In a career-high 15 games in 2021, the running back led the team with 752 rushing yards with a career-best 15 touchdowns, plus adding 375 receiving yards with […]

Is Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs ready to raid in the 2022 NFL season? Josh Jacobs received 306 touches from Las Vegas in 15 games in 2020. In 2021, his window of opportunity shrunk by 11.4 percent, but he still managed 1,120 total yards and nine touchdowns on 271 touches. He also set […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne is set to be on the prowl this coming 2022 NFL season. Travis Etienne continues to surge in fantasy drafts during the summer even after missing the previous season. The Jaguars changed their head coach, which should aid in the development of QB Trevor Lawrence and the schematics of […]

Is Washington running back Antonio Gibson ready for more command responsibility this 2022 NFL season? One of the year’s most divisive fantasy football prospects is Antonio Gibson. When discussing the young running back, there are two opposing viewpoints. Some believe he has performed admirably and point to his ranking among the top 12 running backs […]

The NFL season is coming up, and fantasy teams are being drafted. It is important to prepare for the draft and take in information on players. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has always been an intriguing player in fantasy. Allen is one of the best receivers in the NFL, but he has struggled […]

Is Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery poised to have a breakthrough year in 2022? Bears running back David Montgomery averaged 20.5 touches per game last year, regressing in his yards per carry (3.8) and per catch (1.0), after recording career highs in every category (1,508 total yards with 10 touchdowns and 54 receptions on […]

Will Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle emerge as a rising star in Miami for the 2022 NFL season? Sometimes a player will improve himself if another player of equal or more talent joins the same team. That scenario is what we might see in Miami this coming season. Keep in mind that wide receiver Jaylen […]

Will Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tee Higgins earn his stripes this coming 2022 NFL season? One of the league’s top young wide receivers entering the 2022 season is Tee Higgins. Despite that, Higgins, a second-round pick from the 2020 draft, remains underappreciated compared to his contemporaries. In terms of overall points, he concluded 2021 as WR24, […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is ready to rise this coming 2022 NFL season. In 2021, experts expected CeeDee Lamb to have a breakthrough season. He, however, failed to reach WR1 status in his second season with Dallas despite the Cowboys losing Michael Gallup for half of the season and Amari Cooper performing below […]

After three years of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s dominance as fantasy football’s renowned TE1, Mark Andrews was able to dethrone the future Hall of Famer in 2021. The Baltimore Ravens tight end is coming off a career year that saw him record 107 receptions for 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns, leading the league […]

Expectations were high for Kyle Pitts the moment he heard his name called at the 2021 NFL Draft. He became the highest tight end to be selected after being picked No. 4 by the Atlanta Falcons. And his first-year numbers were indeed historical. He became only the second rookie tight end in history to surpass […]

Should fantasy football owners expect hot stuff from Stefon Diggs this coming season? Stefon Diggs’ 2021 season was a little strange because it saw a decline in his fantasy output from the previous season. Both his yards per carry (2.5 versus 1.8) and his target share decreased (29 percent to 24 percent). As a result, […]

Will Patrick Mahomes continue to deliver the goods for his fantasy owners this coming season? Mahomes is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the NFL, and that has translated to his fantasy status as well. With the superstar quarterback under center, the Kansas City Chiefs have become the benchmark for NFL offenses. Since taking […]

Is Justin Herbert all charged up to be an elite quarterback this coming season? Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers has been receiving a lot of fantasy football buzz of late. Some fans think he can make a big leap this coming year, and the crazy thing is we might not have seen the […]

Football season is fast approaching, and running back Aaron Jones is an intriguing player for your fantasy team. Jones is one of the most talented backs in the league, but his usage is not as big as some other running backs. The Green Bay Packers have two good running backs with Aaron Jones and A.J. […]

Is George Kittle ready to drop the boom for his fantasy owners this coming season? San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is a productive fantasy football asset. In fact, he averaged 5.6 receptions for 78 yards and 0.35 touchdowns per week following his rookie season (292/3,974/18 on 400 targets), which translates to 15.5 fantasy […]

Will Javonte Williams show out for the Denver Broncos and his fantasy owners this coming 2022 NFL season? Williams amassed 1,219 total yards, seven touchdowns, and 43 receptions in his rookie season with the Broncos. In PPR leagues, he was 17th among running back scoring (206.30 points). His best performances came in Weeks 12 to […]

Will Ezekiel Elliott justify his huge contract and put up the numbers for his fantasy owners? It has seemed as though Ezekiel Elliott’s time in Dallas is running out ever since the Cowboys signed him to one of the biggest (and arguably worst) running back contracts in recent memory. This begs two questions. What can […]