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The Miami Dolphins are quietly leading the AFC East and in great position to make the playoffs. Much of that has to do with the emergence of Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins passing game. But fantasy managers have also been reaping the benefits of Miami’s zone running scheme. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel brought the […]

Week 10 has officially arrived in the NFL and fantasy football, and if you managed to win your Week 9 matchup with a lot of top running backs on a bye, then congratulations. Now, we turn our attention to the Week 10 start ’em sit ’em running backs for fantasy football. Who should start and […]

It is getting closer and closer to the playoffs for your fantasy football leagues, and nailing your Week 10 waiver wire pickups is incredibly important for improving those odds. If you are in the market for a free agent QB, there is some bad news for you – your pickings are quite slim, to the […]

San Francisco 49ers fans, the cavalry is coming. That’s right, after trading away then-leading rusher Jeff Wilson at the trade deadline, John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan, and company have officially opened up the practice eligibility window on Elijah Mitchell, the Niners’ lead rusher from 2021. Entering the season as San Francisco’s starting rusher ahead of Wilson […]

Multiple players who found new homes ahead of the NFL trade deadline made their debuts with their new teams in Week 9. Among them, Jeff Wilson Jr. featured for the Miami Dolphins in their road clash with the Chicago Bears. After joining the Dolphins from the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Wilson had little time […]

The San Francisco 49ers were quite active in making moves ahead of this year’s NFL trade deadline, including with their call to ship off Jeff Wilson Jr. to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a fifth-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft. Wilson was the 49ers’ go-to running back for much of the first half […]

The Miami Dolphins were wheeling and dealing on the NFL’s trade deadline day on Tuesday afternoon. Everyone will pay attention to their massive deal with the Denver Broncos for Bradley Chubb first, but they also shored up their running back room by acquiring Jeff Wilson Jr. from the San Francisco 49ers to replace the outgoing […]

As the NFL trade deadline unfolds on Tuesday, familiar players around the league find themselves in new situations. However, this deal involves a player reuniting with an old coach and fitting into a backfield with a former teammate. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a deal, sending running back […]

The Miami Dolphins followed up their Bradley Chubb move by acquiring RB Jeff Wilson from the San Francisco 49ers, per Matt Maiocco. Adam Schefter later reported that San Fransisco will receive a 2023 5th round pick for Wilson. Wilson’s future with the Niners became unclear following the Christian McCaffrey trade. This move should benefit all […]

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers on Thursday evening in exchange for several draft picks in 2023, as well as a fourth-round pick in 2024. As such, the 49ers have made a significant move by adding another top weapon to Kyle Shanahan’s offense. It takes McCaffrey away from the Panthers’ […]

The San Francisco 49ers Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons seemed to be the perfect time for them to take control of the NFC West. They held a one game lead over their division foes heading into the action, and they could have cemented their status as the team to beat in the West […]

After a major setback with Trey Lance’s season-ending injury in Week 2, it seems the San Francisco 49ers are on track for another solid season. On Sunday, the 49ers had a big 37-15 road win over the Carolina Panthers, improving their record to 3-2. San Francisco is now at the top of the NFC West. […]

The San Francisco 49ers Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears was mightily disappointing. The 49ers were heavy favorites against a very weak Bears squad, but they ended up struggling mightily on offense throughout the game as torrential downpours made life difficult for both sides. Still, the weather cannot be used as an excuse to […]

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers could be facing an issue at the running back position. And some might not like where they are headed. Elijah Mitchell, the 49ers starting running back heading into the 2022 season, will be sidelined for around the next two months. After suffering a sprained MCL, Mitchell has been […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers are working hard to find a way to repeat their unexpected success in 2021. After barely sneaking into the playoffs, they made a serious run to the NFC Championship Game for the second time in the past three seasons. Despite that, there will be some significant changes in place for the […]

Many eyes will be on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 when they continue their playoff push on Thursday Night Football against the Tennessee Titans. Ahead of the 49ers-Titans game, we’ll be making our 49ers Week 16 predictions. It’s been a tale of two halves for the 49ers this season. San Francisco started out […]

The San Francisco 49ers announced Friday that they will be without starting running back Elijah Mitchell for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mitchell has been dealing with a knee issue on and off. Niners WR Deebo Samuel (groin) questionable to play vs. Bengals; RB Elijah Mitchell (concussion, toe) outhttps://t.co/SPiEFTmLQw pic.twitter.com/G3IbUfwaqm — Around The NFL […]

The San Francisco 49ers listed running back Elijah Mitchell as doubtful to play Sunday vs the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mitchell suffered a broken finger in Monday night’s win vs the Los Angeles Rams. With it looking unlikely Mitchell will play, look for veteran backup Jeff Wilson Jr. to see a lot of work. You might also […]

The San Francisco 49ers announced that starting running back Elijah Mitchell suffered a fractured finger in Monday night’s win vs the Los Angeles Rams. That potentially opens the door for fantasy relevance to Jeff Wilson Jr. 49ers rookie RB Elijah Mitchell sustained broken finger; status uncertainhttps://t.co/bEF9gW4jvP pic.twitter.com/gHMPn9Rzkk — Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 16, 2021 […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, especially at the running back position. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. were designated to return from injured reserve while K’Waun Williams was suspended for two games. The #49ers officially designated RBs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a couple of injuries on offense in their blowout win over the New England Patriots on Sunday and there’s now an update on their statuses. Following Sunday’s victory, Kyle Shanahan revealed the timetables for Deebo Samuel and Jeff Wilson Jr., per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. #49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said WR […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed in his postgame press conference that quarterback Cam Newton will remain the team’s starter following their blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Cam Newton is "absolutely" the starter going forward despite Sunday's rough outinghttps://t.co/FsQGvZFp2S pic.twitter.com/sHAme2nhBA — Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October […]

The San Francisco 49ers faced off with the New England Patriots in Week 7. In a matchup of two teams that have dealt with a lot of injuries and had disappointing seasons, you’re bound to see something wild. That’s exactly what Jeff Wilson brought to the table. The San Francisco running back enjoyed a massive […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson has gotten off to a hot start in Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. With 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter, Wilson powered through the Patriots’ defensive line for a rushing touchdown, giving the 49ers an early 7-0 lead. Where there's a Wilson there's a way.#SFvsNE on […]

Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season did not produce those huge breakouts from unknown players as previous weeks have, making this week’s waiver wire pickups a bit tougher to predict. In what felt like a very ho-hum week of football with no real breakout outliers, fantasy football did not end up having that kind […]

The 2020-21 NFL regular season is approaching the quarter mark of the campaign as Week 4 is now on the immediate horizon. After just three weeks of the 2020-21 regular season, fantasy football owners have already cheered, cried and perhaps broken some televisions along the way as the waiver wire activity continues to be fierce. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have suddenly been thrust into the list of teams that could pursue Tom Brady in free agency and that hasn’t sat well with players on the roster. With free agency looming, 49ers running back Jeff Wilson broke down the Brady rumors and backed Jimmy Garoppolo. “I feel like it’s crazy,” Wilson […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers will face off against one another in a game that has plenty of fantasy football implications. Among the players who are poised to have a big-time performance, Tevin Coleman is a must-play running back in Week 12 versus the Packers. The 49ers signed Coleman in free agency […]

The San Francisco 49ers were given a tougher challenge than expected by the Arizona Cardinals as they were taken down to the wire. However, Jimmy Garoppolo bailed his team with a brilliant pass to Jeff Wilson Jr. for the game-winner. It was a spectacular 25-yard passing touchdown that sent the Levi’s Stadium crowd to a […]

If there’s anything that Week 2 of the fantasy football season taught us, it’s not to overreact to one week when it comes to player performance and waiver wire pickups. There were quality players getting dropped left and right after underperforming in Week 1, and some of those players bounced back in big ways to […]

On Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 of the 2019 NFL preseason. Star players like quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner won’t see the field in the team’s fourth preseason game, nor will key starters tight end George Kittle and defensive end Dee Ford, who […]

Before the 2018 season, the excitement surrounding the San Francisco 49ers was sky-high. Kyle Shanahan was entering his second season as the head coach of the team, and 49ers fans were anxious to see a full season with Jimmy Garoppolo as their quarterback. Unfortunately, a torn ACL for Garoppolo in Week 3 against the Kansas […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hopes that rookie running back Jeff Wilson keeps embracing the physical style that landed him a spot in the NFL. From Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle: “That’s what got him an opportunity in this league.” Shanahan said. “That’s what he does best. That’s why he’s going […]

What do you know, the fantasy football playoffs have finally arrived. The entire season has been a grind, but the job for those who made the postseason cut is far from over. That means our weekly habit of looting the waiver wire will continue to play a significant role in determining the fate of our […]