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Injuries have defined this NFL season and, in turn, the fantasy football season. Important running backs, namely Christian McCaffery, are out for Week 3. With Week 3 fast approaching, we’ll take a look at our fantasy football running back rankings, which will help you make your waiver wire decisions. Jordan Mason has been a fantasy […]

After a slow Week 1 for tight ends in fantasy football, Week 2 proved to be similarly underwhelming. Top picks Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce managed less than five fantasy points, while waiver wire favorite Isaiah Likely had just two catches for 26 yards after his Week 1 headliner. Are LaPorta and Kelce still trustworthy […]

NFL kickers had an electric showing in Week 1, as four specialists finished with 20 or more points in fantasy football. Only two kickers reached that plateau in Week 2, yet 17 kickers managed at least ten fantasy points. These specialists are becoming more valuable in both real and fake football, so here are the […]

While NFL quarterbacks put up another solid showing in Week 2, only three finished with 20 or more points in fantasy football. That makes picking the NFL Week 3 fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em quarterbacks tough. Kyler Murray put up the type of performance fantasy managers have been dreaming of, and Jalen Hurts tush-pushed […]

Kickers have been a massive storyline early in the NFL season. As they routinely hit from 50 yards and further, fantasy football managers have won games with kickers so far. Before you make the sneaky important decision on who to start, check out these fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 3. Brandon Aubrey has been […]

Injuries have ripped up our previous wide receiver fantasy football rankings. Between Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, AJ Brown, and plenty more missing time, you are likely looking for receiver depth after just two weeks. Despite those injuries, there are plenty of players stepping up. We’ll break them all down in our Week 3 […]

Injuries have started to pile up early in the NFL season, especially at the running back position. Whether you have Isiah Pacheco, Christian McCaffery, or Joe Mixon on your fantasy team, you might be looking for a new pickup. With Week 3 approaching, here are the running backs you should start and sit in fantasy […]

Week 2 is behind us and the fantasy football quarterback market is starting to take shape. Josh Allen had another solid performance in a dominant win over the Dolphins. The Ravens are 0-2 but Lamar Jackson has shined for managers. And Patrick Mahomes continues to be Patrick Mahomes. With Week 3 right around the corner, […]

With two weeks of the season complete, fantasy football managers are now focusing on altering their rosters for the weeks ahead. They must make season-defining decisions based on just one weekend of games as they determine whether a player’s struggles or notable performances indicate a larger trend or simply a short-term flash in the pan. […]

Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone, and unfortunately, it has also brought a lot of injuries to key players. With your fantasy football roster likely being impacted, let’s see how you can pivot in our Week 3 waiver wire pickups. Players like Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, […]

In an offense-heavy league, the opening slate of NFL games was a strong fantasy football showing for defenses. Five teams scored non-offensive touchdowns, with the Chicago Bears surprisingly leading the way with a defensive TD and a special teams score. As the highest-scoring defensive unit in Week 1, is the Bears defense worth a look […]

Week 1 brought some great performances and plenty of poor ones for tight ends in fantasy football. Isaiah Likely was likely a popular waiver wire pickup in your league after his surprise performance on Thursday night. That game was much to the chagrin of Mark Andrews managers, who did not get anything out of the […]

Has there ever been a better weekend for NFL kickers in fantasy football? Four kickers finished with 20 or more fantasy points, with Chris Boswell and Jake Moody each hitting six field goals — tying for the most fantasy points at the position with 26. These amazing performances put Boswell and Moody among the top […]

Week 1 of the fantasy football campaign is complete, and the primary takeaway is the value of dual-threat QBs. The top five fantasy scorers at the position combined for 326 yards on the ground to go with five touchdowns. This quintet averaged a modest 238 yards in the air and totaled only nine aerial scores. […]

Week 1 was an underwhelming slate for tight ends. Isaiah Likely was the only tight end to exceed 15 points in fantasy football, while top tight ends from a year ago, Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, and Evan Engram, all failed to break double-digits. The Week 2 slate brings more questions than confidence as fantasy owners […]

Week 2 in fantasy football has a lot of wide receiver questions. Puka Nacua is out for at least four weeks with a knee injury, creating a hole on many rosters. After some surprise performances, you might be looking in the wrong places for your Nacua replacement. Matchups are a key part of deciding who […]

Week 2 is upon us and it’s time to rank the top 24 fantasy football running backs. Fantasy backs were a big topic of conversation on Monday, with Christian McCaffery missing the game and Jordan Mason running for 147 yards. The uncertainty around McCaffery makes a massive impact on the rankings. Our number two and […]

Week 1 saw some expected and unexpected running back performances in the fantasy football world. From everyone from Christian McCaffery managers to Jordan Mason managers there were people disappointed and thrilled by their running back production in Week 1. Who should you start and sit for Week 2? McCaffery’s injury is the cloud looming over […]

Week 1 of the NFL season brought us only two 300-yard passing performances and very few difference-making quarterback games for fantasy football players. While the most important position on the field is usually not that online, it is still a key decision to make each week. Which quarterbacks are rising and falling in fantasy circles […]

The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills will reignite their rivalry on Thursday night. With Week 2 in fantasy football starting with this key matchup, your start and sit decisions are important. These AFC East rivals kicked off their seasons with wins and helped many fantasy football teams start 1-0. Josh Allen and the Bills pulled […]

Week 1 provided plenty of great wide receiver performances but disappointing ones that may have cost you your fantasy football matchup. Which players should start in your lineup for Week 2? And how did the rankings of top players Cooper Kupp and Justin Jefferson change after their Week 1 performances? Rookies are the big risers […]

With Week 1 of the fantasy football season complete, fantasy football managers are now focusing on altering their rosters for the weeks ahead. They must make season-defining decisions based on just one weekend of games as they determine whether a player’s struggles or notable performances indicate a larger trend or simply a Week 1 flash […]

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is complete, and you at least have a general idea for how your fantasy football roster is shaping up. Whether you need additions at QB, WR, or anywhere else, our Week 2 waiver wire pickups can help. There were plenty of unfortunate injuries that hit your fantasy squads […]

No position in fantasy football is as challenging to predict as kickers. Ability and accuracy are nowhere near as important as opportunity. Often, the best kickers sit on the bench the entire game as their offense either stagnates or scores touchdowns, while mediocre kickers have ample attempts as their team drives down the field but […]

The opening week of the NFL season is finally upon us, which means it is a chance to dive into our first fantasy football matchups of the year. With so many personnel changes, Week 1 is usually a time to trust a player’s talent and offensive situation rather than the matchup they are facing. At the […]

The opening week of the NFL season is finally upon us, which means it is a chance to dive into our first fantasy football contests of the year. With so many personnel and scheme changes, Week 1 is a time to trust a player’s talent and offensive situation rather than their upcoming At the tight […]

Fantasy football is all about scoring touchdowns, right? People love the rookies, and stealing bargains off the waiver wire. But with all that offense, don’t forget the defensive units that can make a big difference in close games. Here are the fantasy football defense rankings for Week 1 in 2024. It’s early and we don’t […]

They used to be the focus of fantasy football. These days, you just have to have one or two. Yes, the running backs have fallen from grace for the most part. When putting together a lineup for Week 1, run to grab these guys. However, stay away from these guys. Regardless, here are the ClutchPoints […]

All owners need good wide receivers for the fantasy football season. So they may want to beware of these guys. But when it’s time to make out your lineup, take a look at the ClutchPoints fantasy football PPR wide receiver rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. At the top of the list […]

The 2024 NFL season kicks off today, and that means fantasy football is here as well! Who will turn a surprise season? Some of the players who may not get off to quick starts are the injured ones, so let’s take a look at fantasy football stars who are impacted by the Week 1 injury […]

The NFL season is finally starting up this week, as the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are helping kick it off on Thursday. With that being the case, most of your fantasy football drafts are probably wrapped up, but there is still work to be done with waiver wire pickups for Week 1. Last […]

The fantasy football season is upon us and Week 1 poses a lot of interesting questions at wide receiver. With Brandon Aiyuk under contract and Jamarr Chase still sitting out, contract issues will come into play in your lineup decisions. It is important to get off to a strong start in the short fantasy season […]

The 2024 NFL season is almost here, and that means it’s time to crank up the fantasy football advice. There will be one of the top rookies on the field for Thursday night’s Ravens-Chiefs matchup, but certainly not an overvalued quarterback. But who are the best fantasy football candidates for start ‘em and sit ‘em […]

The 2024 NFL season is rapidly approaching, which means fantasy football drafts are in full swing. And while most are focused on first-round stars and veteran sleepers, picking up a rookie who blows up in his first season can be a league-winning move. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at the best […]

Fantasy football is all about capitalizing on hidden value, building out your roster to certain strengths, and always focusing on improving your weaknesses. While there are multitudes of roster-building strategies to follow in your drafts, every path you take has undervalued players sprinkled throughout. Heading into the 2024 NFL season, the quarterback position is chocked […]

The evolution of the running back position has changed drastically over the past five seasons in fantasy football. Once holding down at least 75 percent of all first-round selections, you are now lucky to see 40 percent of the first-round picks not be a wide receiver. With that shift in draft strategy comes a new […]

As the NFL continues to lean pass-heavy and teams cycle through running backs yearly, finding consistent fantasy football production at the running back has become increasingly difficult. In PPR leagues, Christian McCaffrey was the only running back to finish in the top 10 among the position in points for both the 2022 and 2023 seasons […]

Fantasy football season is getting underway, and if you haven’t drafted your teams yet, chances are you will be doing so in the near future. Having your strategy in place before you begin your draft is crucial, and when it comes to the wide receiver position, it’s safe to say that there’s a bountiful amount […]

Some NFL wide receivers will be overvalued in 2024 based on their fantasy football average draft position. Others will gain targets and be more productive. And yes, there will be at least five fantasy football busts at wide receiver. In fantasy football, a bust is a player who doesn’t live up to expectations. Sometimes this […]