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Ahead of Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, Dameon Pierce seemed likely to be the leading back for the Houston Texans. Fantasy football players were not pleased when the game kicked off, as the Texans barely used Pierce in a 20-20 tie with the Indianapolis Colts. Pierce recorded 39 total yards from scrimmage on […]

Whether or not the first week of fantasy football went your way, you need to look forward to the first run of in-season waiver wire pickups. Needing to overcome some key injuries (Dak Prescott, Elijah Mitchell, and others), your waiver wire is going to be key, especially this early in the year. All following players […]

In one of the most anticipated games of Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys were outmatched by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 19-3 at home. But perhaps the worst part of the night came in the fourth quarter when Dak Prescott exited the game with a right hand injury. He was replaced by backup quarterback Cooper […]

Carolina Panthers fans and fantasy football managers heavily invested in star running back Christian McCaffrey can breathe a sigh of relief on Friday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that the Panthers have removed McCaffrey from the injury report, meaning the star halfback will be active for Sunday’s Week 1 contest against the Cleveland Browns. […]

Cam Akers tallied 3 rushes for no yards in the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Akers was projected to be a big part of the offense, but Thursday’s showing said otherwise. Darrell Henderson Jr posted 13 rushes and seemed to be the Rams’ primary back. […]

Will he or won’t he play in Week 1? That is the most important question on the minds of fantasy football players who happen to have New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas on their teams. Thomas, who has missed the better part of the last two seasons due to nagging ankle injuries, popped up […]

Finally! It’s Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season! Of course, this also means that fantasy football is back! As a result, here are our Week 1 wide receiver start ’em sit ’em selections. Last year, fantasy football managers were rewarded with a lot of great wide receiver performances. Foremost among the best WRs was […]

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is officially upon us, which means that Week 1 of fantasy football is here too. Lineups are being set, and it’s important to know which players you should start or sit in the opening week of the season. For that reason, we have constructed a Week 1 start […]

This 2022 NFL season gets a terrific opener with the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and top challenger Buffalo Bills. The fantasy football options under center aren’t difficult for that game, but other Week 1 games will be trickier. As a result, here are our Week 1 start ’em sit ’em quarterback picks. The […]

Fantasy football is a game of risks. It’s like poker. You have to make a read of the situation before arriving at a decision. Depending on which cards you’ve been dealt AKA running backs you drafted, you should by now have an idea who to start  and who to sit. With that said, here’s our […]

James Robinson was among the few bright spots on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster in their forgettable 2021 NFL season made even more disastrous by the Achilles injury the running back suffered in December 2021. While he’s not a lock to make it back to the field just in time for Week 1 of the 2022 […]

There has always been a saying in fantasy football. You either want to be the first to draft a tight end or be the last. However, this year there were five tight ends that everyone wanted to draft. Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Darren Waller and George Kittle were considered the top tiers. Once […]

The New England Patriots have some question marks on offense. Mac Jones is an intriguing piece at the quarterback position. However, fantasy football expert Matthew Berry is excited about running back Rhamondre Stevenson, per Yahoo Sports. “I think Stevenson has a real shot to be something special this year,” Berry said. “Again, under 150 touches […]

It is finally football season, and with it comes time to draft your fantasy football teams and set your lineups. While you certainly can lose your leagues during your drafts, you cannot win them, which makes your Week 1 waiver wire pickups just that more important. Plenty of players will be stepping into big roles […]

The Houston Texans released their latest depth chart on Tuesday, and it bodes well for rookie running back Dameon Pierce. The Texans rookie has been rising up fantasy football draft boards of late, and those who took a gamble on Pierce in the mid-rounds are set to be rewarded in a major way. The Texans […]

Most fantasy football drafts are behind us with the regular season less than a week away. For those who haven’t drafted yet, there is some crucial information you need to know. Broncos running back Javonte Williams is ready for a breakout season. But it appears he is going to have wait another year as Melvin […]

The Green Bay Packers offense is going to look very different this year. The departure of Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling is opening up 224 targets from last season. Green Bay did not make any significant moves to fill that void. They signed Sammy Watkins through free agency. But we have not seen him play […]

Mike Gesicki is not a name that usually comes up when fans think of the best tight ends in the NFL. After a quiet rookie year in 2018, Gesicki has been steadily improving every season since being drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the NFL draft. In 2021, he had 73 receptions […]

Julio Jones had a forgettable 2021 season. The 33-year-old was plagued by ailments and finished with a career low in yards per route run (1.84). What will his 2022 campaign look like now that he’s on a new team? Here, we’ll detail our Julio Jones fantasy football outlook for 2022. Despite all of Jones’ difficulties […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted George Pickens with the 52nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. They needed someone who could be WR3 behind Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. Fans truly love the match for Pickens here with the Steelers, who never seem to miss out on wideouts. That should be a good sign for […]

Heading into your fantasy football drafts with a plan is the biggest difference between drafting to win and filling out a roster. By searching for value plays, like undervalued or underrated wide receivers, you can stay ahead of your league mates and take home the trophy. Basing your draft plan on capitalizing on valuable average […]

Dameon Pierce used to be just a fantasy football hipster pick. That’s no longer the case today, as the Houston Texans rookie has become among the top rushing mainstream targets for those looking to add a break-out candidate to their roster in the 2022 NFL season, at least from a fantasy football perspective. With that […]

As fantasy football season is set to kick off, each player will be scouring their rankings for late-round value in an attempt to give their team the edge. One concept that has gained popularity in recent years is drafting a handcuff running back. This makes total sense as an injury to a top selection can […]

The final week of NFL preseason is finally behind us. All 32 teams have made their final cuts and are down to their 53-man rosters. Many of you might have already drafted your fantasy football teams. If so, I would assume you were not too thrilled with your tight end position. After all, there’s usually […]

Every year in fantasy football drafts, there are players that are going to come off the board earlier than they should. More times than not, there are more overvalued fantasy football wide receivers than players at any other position. Many folks love their wide receivers. The thing that many fantasy owners don’t understand is that […]

Fantasy football season is upon us! It is one of the best times of the year for football fans. And preparing for drafts is of the utmost importantance. Running back tends to be the position most team owners select first overall in drafts. But getting your quarterback selection is crucial. In 1-QB leagues, missing on […]

Putting together a solid draft in your fantasy football leagues is the key to a successful season. Drafting solid running backs early on is crucial, as you need two of them in most leagues. But it’s going to be important to avoid some of the overvalued fantasy football running backs when it comes to your […]

When it comes to fantasy football, this season’s newcomers are going to be good. Get a load of the top fantasy football rookies for the 2022 NFL season. In 2021, Najee Harris had more fantasy points than all but three running backs, and Ja’Marr Chase was seventh among all wideouts in fantasy points. In the […]

Fantasy football is much different than the actual game of football. Whereas quarterbacks are the key to success when it comes to the real deal, the fantasy realm offers a pretty stark contrast. It’s not as hard to find a productive fantasy football quarterback, but finding undervalued fantasy football quarterbacks can be the difference between […]

Finding good value running backs in fantasy football drafts is key. If you take a running back a round or two early, it could end up tanking your entire team. That’s why it’s important to identify undervalued fantasy football running backs who could end up falling right into your lap during fantasy drafts. Running backs […]

Fantasy football is one of the most exciting elements of the coming 2022 NFL season. As the preseason comes to an end, many football fans are gearing up for what should be a thrilling 2022 fantasy football campaign. Now, as the 2022 NFL season approaches and drafts commence, let’s take a look at some possible […]

One of the most thrilling aspects of the NFL season is fantasy football. As the preseason concludes, many football fans are preparing for what should be a very exciting 2022 fantasy football season. Now, let’s look at potential fantasy football wide receiver busts, especially as the 2022 NFL season approaches and drafts begin. Remember that […]

Fantasy football is one of the most exciting aspects of the NFL season. With preseason play coming to an end, many football fans are gearing up for an exciting 2022 fantasy football season. As the start of the 2022 NFL season approaches, drafts are getting started, so it’s reasonable to look at some players to […]

Fantasy football is one of the best parts of the NFL season. And with preseason play nearing a conclusion, many football fans are preparing for an exciting fantasy football season. Drafts are beginning to get underway as Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season nears. There is always a lot of analysis that goes into […]

Fantasy football season is finally upon us in 2022, and trying to gauge the impact that wide receivers will have on rosters this year is one of the toughest aspects. While your league mates will likely focus their efforts on running backs, here is how to gauge which wide receivers to target. Volume is key […]

The third and final preseason games begin Thursday night. Thanks to the greedy NFL owners wanting 17 regular season games, there are now only three preseason games. So, this weekend will be the end of the free looks for fantasy football managers to scout players for the upcoming drafts. But following what is happening in […]

Fantasy football season is upon us with the vast majority of fantasy football drafts happening over the next two weeks. Of course, in every league, the running back position is vital to a team’s success. That is no different this year either. Even with the emergence of PPR leagues seemingly taking over the fantasy landscape, […]

Every player has the intention of having the best year of their career each season they report to camp. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t a reality. The constant roster turnover and changes in the scheme are just two of the countless reasons why things may not go according to plan for a player. One position where […]

There’s Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews and then there’s the rest of them. That’s how most people see the tight end position in the 2022 NFL season. If you missed out on any of those players, it could be quite an adventure out there for you on your league’s draft day. With that […]