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The best time of year is finally upon us – the time of worrying about how our fantasy football rosters are going to underwhelm and disappoint on a weekly basis. But fear not, going through your waiver wires can be the saving grace for putting up a bad week. All of the below players are […]

The San Francisco 49ers squeaked out a win on Sunday against the Detroit Lions and Trey Lance threw his first career pass– which was also a touchdown pass. But, despite the win, the 49ers were hit with some big injury news. Running back Raheem Mostert left the game early, and on Monday it was revealed […]

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley has been sidelined since September of last year after a devastating ACL injury ended his season prematurely. After a full year of recovery, this superstar player will be back in action, which was music to the ears of many fantasy players. His numbers, especially in the first […]

Typically, rookie wideouts that are not selected in the first round of the NFL draft enter into their first training camp with mediocre expectations at best, especially with other established veteran options in front of them. But with the kind of firepower that head coach Kliff Kingsbury requires for the Arizona Cardinals, it is fair […]

The Tennessee Titans kick off their season on Sunday and hope to make a deeper playoff run than last year. After a busy offseason, this franchise has set themselves up as the early favorite in the AFC South. Their Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals will provide a glimpse into what we can expect […]

On top of adding quarterback Zach Wilson and running back Michael Carter in this year’s NFL Draft, the New York Jets went out and grabbed a high-profile wide receiver in Elijah Moore to hopefully improve their stable of pass-catchers. As Moore enters the league out of Ole Miss, he joins a team that is devoid […]

2021 Fantasy Football Primer Pt. 2: Fantasy Football Sleepers & Top ADP Values Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 173 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 173 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 173 […]

The NFL regular season is almost here, and it’s time for fantasy owners to draft their team. Every season has overvalued fantasy football quarterbacks and overrated fantasy football quarterbacks. We have to look through a specific prism, too, and specifically drill deep for overvalued ADP fantasy football quarterbacks. Lots of players get drafted based on […]

Even with running backs and wide receivers receiving most of the attention in the early portion of fantasy football drafts, tight ends should never be neglected — especially this time around. In addition to the usual suspects at this position like San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, […]

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s preseason contest against the Washington Football Team, and he’s going to miss the entire season with a torn ACL. https://twitter.com/PFF_Fantasy/status/1431746743339667457 The Ravens will undoubtedly miss Dobbins, who was expected to be the team’s leading running back in 2021. As a rookie, Dobbins rushed […]

Following up a breakout 2019 season in which he finished third among all wide receivers in yardage and second in fantasy points, Chris Godwin had a somewhat disappointing 2020. Hampered by injuries, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowler finished at season’s end as the WR31 in 12 games played. However, a look just a little […]

Given that the pool of running backs with a guaranteed consistent workload is so shallow, missing on one of your first RB picks in fantasy drafts can make the position a thorn in your lineup’s side for the entire year. Because of this, we often see running back ADPs creep higher than warranted, given their […]

Despite what felt like, at times, a disappointing debut season with the Arizona Cardinals, Deandre Hopkins still finished as 2020’s WR4 in fantasy football (PPR scoring). In one of the league’s most talented offenses, led by franchise QB Kyler Murray, Hopkins proved to be the alpha in the receiver room, and provided both several huge […]

The NFL season is just around the corner which means it’s time to evaluate the top fantasy football quarterback busts of 2021. When it comes to the quarterback position, it can be a huge advantage to have an elite option, especially if they are a dual-threat quarterback. Even so, streaming the position is a perfectly […]

The NFL season is right around the corner which means it’s time to evaluate the fantasy football wide receiver busts for 2021. There are a plethora of receivers available this season that could be great plays this year, so avoiding any potential busts should be a top priority. When it comes down to it, most […]

The NFL season is nearly among us which means it’s time to evaluate the top five fantasy football running back busts in 2021. Multiple factors can categorize a player as a fantasy football bust. It could come down to draft capital, lack of talent surrounding the player, or too much talent in the backup role. […]

Running backs are a dime a dozen in the NFL, but the better ones are tougher to come across. With the kind of workload this positional group undergoes each and every game, it makes longevity hard for the vast majority of players that fill this group. When considering the impact RB turnover can have on […]

Last week, ClutchPoints released picks for 3 undervalued tight ends in fantasy by ADP for 2021. But, there’s no guarantee you’ll get those guys or the other ones you want, and there could easily be a spot in the later rounds where a tight end has slipped past his ADP and tempts you to grab […]

Targets and target share are the keys to unlocking fantasy greatness at the wide receiver position. That’s why it’s so important to look at team context heading into every new year of fantasy football. Teams that added new talent to their receiver room, hired a new play-caller with different offensive philosophies, and so much more […]

The NFL season is just around the corner which means it’s time to evaluate who will be the best fantasy football wide receivers this year. The wide receiver position is vital in fantasy football, especially in PPR formats which is the regular scoring system these days. Selecting a receiver who is targeted often can give […]

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 values at running back is easier said than done, but doing so is vital to winning your league. Here are […]

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 […]