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If you’re under the age of 30, chances are Matt Ryan is one of the first players you think of when asked about the Atlanta Falcons. The former MVP led the NFL in pass attempts and completions last season. However, he’s struggled over the past two years, suffering significant statistical regression from his Pro Bowl […]

Regardless if you are in a standard or a super flex league format, addressing the quarterback position for your fantasy football team this season holds major importance. But investing in QB sleepers certainly can help you fill out your rosters with running backs and wide receivers early and often, knowing you can grab a few […]

Tight end has been a wasteland in fantasy football for a while, but 2020 took the position to new heights of scarcity. Only two tight ends who played more than eight games averaged more than 12.2 points per game in PPR scoring last season. TWO. For reference, 36 wide receivers completed that achievement last year. […]

Just like Patrick Mahomes in 2018, Lamar Jackson in 2019, and Justin Herbert this past season, there’s always huge breakouts who return dynamite value at their ADP at the quarterback position, even despite the usual predictability of the position. Having a weekly starting quarterback and stashing one in case of injury or hoping they break […]

Taking fliers on high-risk, high-reward receivers late in drafts is a perfectly viable strategy in fantasy, but missing the target on wideouts within the first half of the draft often proves to be costly. While running back is often an extremely difficult position to project consistency at, a good amount of receivers provide solid weekly […]

With the NFL season about to start, it’s time to find out who some of the best fantasy football running backs will be this year. Typically, finding workhorse running backs are ideal for fantasy football, as the more carries they receive, the more points they produce. Selecting an elite running back should ensure more fantasy […]

The NFL season is fast approaching, and it’s time for fantasy owners to formulate their rosters. It’s always a tall task to out draft other fantasy owners, but there are ways to get ahead. In this post, we’re specifically looking at fantasy football rookie sleepers. Most people know who to take at the top of […]

The NFL season is just around the corner and it’s time to evaluate the top five undervalued fantasy football wide receivers for this year. The wide receiver position is relatively deep for fantasy football right now, as a handful of impressive pass catchers are going late or undrafted. When it comes to finding value in […]

The incoming crop of rookies from the NFL Draft adds even more potential options into the draftable pool for fantasy football, making these fantasy football rookie rankings that much more important. Whether you are looking to add first-year options to your team or just interested in what this group brings to the table, these are […]

2021 Fantasy Football Preview Pt. 1: Top tier players & breakout candidates Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 172 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 172 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 172 – […]

With the yearly scarcity of reliable running backs and abundance of injuries they seem to sustain, finding gems hidden in the rough is often what separates teams from playoff bound to fantasy champions. Finding these fantasy football breakout running backs is easier said than done, but doing so is vital to winning your league. Breakouts […]

The 2021-22 NFL regular season is now just around the corner. With a new regular season approaching, that also means that fantasy football owners are gearing up for endless drafts with many hopeful potential winners currently out there. Searching for your fantasy football breakout quarterbacks, part of your larger group of fantasy football breakout candidates? […]

The NFL season is approaching, and it’s time for fantasy owners to assemble their roster. Part of the puzzle is finding fantasy breakout WRs, a subset of fantasy football breakout candidates. Let’s search for some fantasy football breakout wide receivers. Every season, there are players that break out and become fantasy stars. Those are the […]

With the NFL season just about to begin, looking ahead to what is in store for fantasy football resources is a must, especially concerning running back sleepers. With one additional regular-season game added to the slate (likely pushing the start of your league’s playoffs back) understanding the do’s and don’ts of how to have a […]

Fantasy Football is almost underway as the NFL season is fast approaching. Fantasy owners spend lots of time figuring out which players to target in the fantasy draft. Running backs are often taking early, and the top wide receivers could be off the board before you know it. Hunters of fantasy football sleepers need to […]

The NFL season is almost upon us, and it is time for fantasy owners to prepare for their draft. A position that is often overlooked in fantasy drafts is the kicker position. While it’s not the most important position, a good kicker could be the difference between you winning and losing a close game. In […]

The 2021 NFL season is almost upon us, which means that Fantasy Football players are drafting their rosters for this year. While everyone focuses on the running back, wide receiver, and quarterback position first and foremost, the tight end position is a major difference maker in most leagues. Teams with productive tight ends are much […]

The NFL season is set to kick off soon, which means it’s time to evaluate the top 10 fantasy football defenses of 2021. Most of the attention is on the offensive side of the ball, but defense still plays an important role in fantasy football. Similar to each offensive position, there are a handful of […]

The NFL season is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to take a look at the top 15 fantasy football quarterbacks in 2021. There are plenty of worthy quarterbacks to be had. So much so, it’d be a smart strategy to wait until later in your fantasy draft to select one. Having elite running […]

Fantasy football owners — and the Tennessee Titans — can say the 2020 season is likely one Julio Jones can refer to as “the past.” In what was his final year with the Atlanta Falcons before being swept up in a lauded trade by the Tennessee Titans, the former Alabama wide receiver near his career […]

Football season is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for an NFL fantasy football draft. The tight end position is often a tough choice for fantasy owners to make, as it’s hard to determine when to draft them. There are multiple tiers of tight ends, and each fantasy draft has them […]

Like last year’s Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson, it’s impossible to predict which wide receivers will break out to join the ranks of the elite. But, taking looks into previous seasons’ underlying metrics, tracking personnel and coaching changes, and much more can help us to spot those breakouts ready to happen. Without further ado, let’s […]

The value of a handcuff goes hand-in-hand with the most frustrating and unpredictable dynamics of fantasy football: injuries and snap counts. Determining a handcuff’s value is all about assessing whether it’s worth using a roster spot on a player who might never sniff value over the course of a full season, simply to hedge a […]

With the NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to get back in the groove of fantasy football. The top fantasy football running backs play a detrimental role in the fantasy world, as they provide a huge advantage in weekly matchups. Typically, all of the best running backs fly off the board rather quickly. […]

Through two seasons of the Odell Beckham Jr. experiment in Cleveland, things have not gone according to plan. He struggled through the first seven games of last season, averaging under 50 receiving yards per game, and once his season ended with a torn ACL, the Browns offense seemed to take off, as they averaged over […]

After battling injuries and inconsistency for his first few years in the league, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook finally put it all together last year. Amassing almost 2,000 yards from scrimmage, Cook finally got the proverbial monkeys off of his back: the doubts that he could ever carry a star’s production out for the […]

The passing game for the Baltimore Ravens is a tough element of their offense to project, especially with the willingness to lean on the running game more than anything. But by bringing in Minnesota’s Rashod Bateman in the first round, Lamar Jackson may finally have his top target moving forward, providing an outlet from relying […]

There’s a new sheriff in Los Angeles. Following his trade from the Detroit Lions, quarterback Matthew Stafford will look to get the Rams over the hump this year in place of Jared Goff. For Stafford, it’s a big change of scenery. While he’s spent much of his career on bad teams with solid offensive talent […]

Entering the league known more for his speed and elusiveness than his abilities as a wide receiver, the New York Giants (after moving down in a trade) decided to add to their wide receiver core by selecting Florida’s Kadarius Toney. Adding Toney to an offensive core that already includes Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones, and offseason […]

Relying on Jalen Reagor and Travis Fulgham certainly is not cutting it for the wide receiver core for the Philadelphia Eagles, making their selection of Alabama wideout DeVonta Smith in the first round an easy route to take. For head coach Nick Sirianni, pairing a former Crimson Tide wide receiver in Smith with a former […]

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals is coming off a rookie campaign in which he suffered a horrific left knee injury. The injury included a torn ACL and MCL, which ended his impressive rookie season and thwarted his fantasy football possibilities. Burrow was playing great before going down and will look to recover as we […]

As the leader of the Cleveland Browns and their run-heavy offense, quarterback Baker Mayfield has an interesting outlook in fantasy football. Mayfield has been up and down in his career but for the most part has been consistently above average. With the offensive weapons he has however, above average can look a lot better. With […]

During the 2021 NFL Draft, not many people expected the Chicago Bears to wind up with star quarterback Justin Fields. But after Fields fell in the draft, the Bears traded up and selected the former Ohio State gunslinger with the No. 11 pick. When looking at Fields’ college tape, his play screams superstar potential. Just […]

Heading into 2021, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is one of fantasy’s most polarizing players. Despite missing a combined 17 games over the last two seasons due to injury, Barkley is still being drafted at an ADP of 6 (RB5) on ESPN Fantasy as of August 7th. On the flip side, there’s a […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has constantly proven his top-tier status as each NFL season passes. Fantasy football owners can appreciate this. His unreal athleticism makes him dangerous all over the field, far and wide. His strength comes into play for numerous situations, such as run-blocking, pass-blocking and contested catches. His speed is […]

New Orleans Saints’ very own Michael Thomas was once considered one of the best wide receivers to play in the NFL. His sticky hands allow him to beat any defender. His strength is something to be reckoned with. Most of all, he is a short route running master. Known as “slant boy” to many, he […]

The Buffalo Bills had one of the best offenses in the league last year and that expanded into fantasy football. Stefon Diggs slept on heading into fantasy drafts prior to the start of the 2020 NFL Season. However, after his impressive campaign with Josh Allen under center, expectations are high for Stefon Diggs’ fantasy football […]

A look at the final results of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s 2020 season reveals a disappointing campaign – maybe even evidence of a step lost due to the heavy volume he’s carried since the start of his career. Zeke missed only one start, yet still failed to reach 1,000 rushing and make the […]

Green Bay Packers‘ wide receiver Davante Adams had a monster season in 2020, as, despite missing 2 full games, he paced all receivers in touchdowns and was top 5 in receiving yards, en route to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection and first All-Pro First Team selection. And, with future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers back […]