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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 […]

Fantasy football season is upon us! It is one of the best times of the year for football fans. And preparing for drafts is of the utmost importantance. Running back tends to be the position most team owners select first overall in drafts. But getting your quarterback selection is crucial. In 1-QB leagues, missing on […]

Putting together a solid draft in your fantasy football leagues is the key to a successful season. Drafting solid running backs early on is crucial, as you need two of them in most leagues. But it’s going to be important to avoid some of the overvalued fantasy football running backs when it comes to your […]

When it comes to fantasy football, this season’s newcomers are going to be good. Get a load of the top fantasy football rookies for the 2022 NFL season. In 2021, Najee Harris had more fantasy points than all but three running backs, and Ja’Marr Chase was seventh among all wideouts in fantasy points. In the […]

Fantasy football is much different than the actual game of football. Whereas quarterbacks are the key to success when it comes to the real deal, the fantasy realm offers a pretty stark contrast. It’s not as hard to find a productive fantasy football quarterback, but finding undervalued fantasy football quarterbacks can be the difference between […]

Finding good value running backs in fantasy football drafts is key. If you take a running back a round or two early, it could end up tanking your entire team. That’s why it’s important to identify undervalued fantasy football running backs who could end up falling right into your lap during fantasy drafts. Running backs […]

Fantasy football is one of the best parts of the NFL season. And with preseason play nearing a conclusion, many football fans are preparing for an exciting fantasy football season. Drafts are beginning to get underway as Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season nears. There is always a lot of analysis that goes into […]

Fantasy football season is finally upon us in 2022, and trying to gauge the impact that wide receivers will have on rosters this year is one of the toughest aspects. While your league mates will likely focus their efforts on running backs, here is how to gauge which wide receivers to target. Volume is key […]

Every player has the intention of having the best year of their career each season they report to camp. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t a reality. The constant roster turnover and changes in the scheme are just two of the countless reasons why things may not go according to plan for a player. One position where […]

Fantasy Football season is upon us and fans everywhere are scouring through training camp reports in search of some diamonds in the rough. One position with a mostly clear view of who is set to get touches is at quarterback. There was a great deal of QB movement this offseason as well as some notable […]

Fantasy football fans better watch out. It looks like Romeo Doubs could be a dream pick in the late rounds amid his rise with the Green Bay Packers and growing friendship with Aaron Rodgers. With Davante Adams gone, Rodgers is searching for his next top target in Green Bay. While Doubs is only a rookie […]

The Green Bay Packers are one of the more intriguing fantasy football offenses in the NFL in 2022. After losing Davante Adams during the offseason, there are a plethora of targets to go around. Aaron Rodgers will have to identify a new top weapon within the Packers’ offense, and that could also open the door […]

Fantasy football season is quickly approaching. Seemingly every season, there are a few tight ends worth drafting in the first few rounds. Beyond that is typically a massive drop off in production. This year is looking a bit different though with a number of intriguing fantasy football tight end sleepers, even though it’s not generally […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has all of the talent needed for stardom. However, the 25-year old has been hit hard with injuries over the past few years. He was limited to 13 games last year and only played in 2 games during the 2020 season. But if Barkley remains healthy in 2022, […]

August depth charts are a funny thing in the NFL, especially when teams release an ‘official’ look into their projected roster for the upcoming season. And while the general practice is to list rookies at the end of all positional groupings, there is no chance that Drake London will remain at the back end of […]