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The Green Bay Packers are still figuring things out this season. They made some good progress against the Chicago Bears in Week 2 with a 27-10 victory after getting blown out in Week 1 by the Minnesota Vikings, It’s clear the Packers are a work in progress, but they are still in the process of […]

Week 3 of the fantasy football season is set to get underway. Week 2 certainly had it’s share of ups and downs, and sleepers are becoming an important element of the game already due to various injuries. One sleeper who could benefit your fantasy football team in Week 3 comes from the Las Vegas Raiders. […]

The Miami Dolphins have been one of the most surprising teams in the NFL so far. After two weeks, they remain undefeated and on pace to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season. In Week 2, Miami had a big comeback win by outscoring the Baltimore Ravens 28-3 in the […]

The Carolina Panthers are having a heartbreaking season so far. The team lost its first two games by a total of five points combined. In Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, the Panthers scored 17 points in the last quarter and almost completed the comeback, but it was not enough. Week 2 was a 19-16 […]

After a disappointing blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, the Los Angeles Rams bounced back with a 31-27 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Even though Atlanta is projected to be at the bottom of the standings, the Rams almost blew their lead in the fourth quarter. Now, they will be on the […]

The Baltimore Ravens fell victim to a furious rally from the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, and ended up shockingly losing a game in which they led by three touchdowns with just over 12 minutes left by a score of 42-38. Still, it’s clear that the Ravens are in a good spot, and their offense […]

The Dallas Cowboys bounced back from their Week 1 loss with a 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Beating a Super Bowl-level team will most certainly boost the confidence of the Cowboys moving forward, especially with Dak Prescott out. Next up, Dallas will be on the road for the first time this […]

The Chicago Bears offense has labored to start the 2022 season. They grinded out a victory in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, but they looked lifeless for the most part against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, and they ended up losing by a score of 27-10. It’s clear early on that […]

The Buffalo Bills followed up their impressive Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams by destroying the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 by a score of 41-7. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs were in control all night long, and there was never really any doubt that the Bills would come out on top in […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been far more competitive to open the 2022 season than many folks expected. After coming up just short in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, the Falcons very nearly pulled off a crazy comeback against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, but ended up losing by a final score […]

The Arizona Cardinals picked up a thrilling 29-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 that saw Kyler Murray lead a 20-point comeback in the second half. After struggling to get much of anything going on offense to open the season, Murray finally decided to take matters into his own hands to drag […]

We are now two weeks into the 2022 NFL season, and that means you have had two weeks to analyze just how well or how poorly your fantasy football drafts went. With injuries already piling up and inconsistent production shrinking rosters, it is going to be important that your Week 3 waiver wire pickups only […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings will collide at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2. This will certainly have fantasy football implications for managers all over. Following a tight win over the Detroit Lions in their season opener, the Eagles will host the Vikings for Monday Night Football. The Vikings also won in Week 1, […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened their season with a surprising 23-7 win over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Now, with expectations very high, the Vikings will be on the road to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia also comes from a Week 1 win, defeating the Detroit Lions 38-35. Following the victory over […]

The Detroit Lions nearly pulled off an insane comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, thanks in part to a strong effort from running back D’Andre Swift. However, after logging his second straight “did not participate” label in practice for the Lions today, it looks like Swift may end up not being available in […]

The Dallas Cowboys Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was, well, ugly to say the least. Their offense struggled mightily to move the football, and star quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a thumb injury that will keep him out for the foreseeable future. Things may get worse before they get better for Dallas this […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals was the thriller of the week. The game featured a new turn every drive it seemed, and it resulted in Pittsburgh walking away with a win at the last second. Quite a way to start the season against the AFC’s representative in the most recent […]

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 […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their 2022 season with a fairly simple 19-3 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The game was more about the Cowboys’ struggles than the Buccaneers’ success, but a win is a win in the NFL, and winning ugly is better than not winning at all. Even with the victory, though, it’s […]

The first week of the 2022 NFL season was simply incredible. There were a few shocks, a lot of tight games, and certainly some RBs who stole the show. Moving on to Week 2, the fantasy football backfield choices will be extremely fascinating. Some running backs want to rebound after disappointing Week 1 performances, while […]

The opening week of the NFL season in 2022 was absolutely spectacular. There were a few surprises, a lot of close games, and some wideouts that shone under the bright lights. Moving on to Week 2, the fantasy football receiver options will be incredibly intriguing. Some wideouts want to recoup from poor Week 1 performances, […]

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season was absolutely terrific. There were a number of upsets, a ton of close games, and even the kickers got into the limelight. Moving on to Week 2, the fantasy football options under center are gonna be quite interesting. Some QBs want to bounce back from relatively poor Week […]

And just like that, Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season is coming right up, beginning with an intriguing Thursday Night Football battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers. But we’re not here to talk about that game. We’re gathered here to look for the best start ’em tight ends and […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cam Akers’ 2021 season probably didn’t go the way he envisioned it would, but his fantasy football outlook for 2022 is bright. After bursting onto the scene late in 2020, Akers tore his ACL right before the start of training camp last season, and was forced to miss a majority of the season. He made […]

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 […]