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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons kick off Week 5 on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are full of fantasy football options that you may be deciding whether to start or sit. Before making those decisions, check out our Thursday Night Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em. The Buccaneers are 3-1 after dismantling the Philadelphia Eagles […]

Bye weeks are upon us in fantasy football and that means you might need a new kicker. A great kicker can win your matchup, as 60-yarders are going in more frequently than ever. If our Week 4 rankings helped you win your matchup, be sure to check out these rankings as things have changed. The […]

The fantasy football season is well underway and you may be looking to save your season with a big move. Wide receiver is the perfect place to make that trade, as one big week can change your entire outlook. If our Week 4 rankings helped you grab a win, stay here for our Week 5 […]

Quarterback has been a bit of a confounding position in fantasy football this year. No one can say that they expected Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, and Justin Fields to be among the top scorers headed into Week 5. As injuries continue to pile up, most recently Anthony Richardson, check out our fantasy football quarterback rankings […]

With four weeks behind us, you may be ready to make some big moves to get your fantasy football team into the playoffs. The running back position is always a place to improve mid-season, especially with injuries piling up this year. Who had a great performance to rise up the list after the Week 4 […]

Injuries have absolutely decimated fantasy football this year, as your roster has probably had at least one key contributor miss some time through the first three weeks. While there is plenty of depth pieces available to pick from, which ones make the most sense to target? The following list includes players that are rostered on […]

The kicker position has been key to fantasy football matchups all season and that will continue in Week 4. Brandon Aubrey finally missing a field goal on Thursday night proved that truly anything can happen. It is a delicate position in fantasy, so make sure you check out these start ’em sit ’em recommendations before […]

Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season is almost upon us, which means that it is time for fantasy football managers to make their final decisions regarding who to start this week and who needs to ride the bench. Luckily, in addition to blue-chip stars, several talented receivers have favorable matchups this weekend, and their […]

Fantasy football season is fully underway, and managers everywhere will be preparing for an important week of action in Week 4. Teams are starting to come into more focus, with lineup locks being established, and benches being solidified. The campaign is still young, so there’s time for your fortunes to change, regardless of whether you’ve […]

Kickers have been a massive storyline so far this NFL season. With 60-yard kicks going in at an unbelievable clip and an all-time great starting to slip, your fantasy football matchups have been impacted by kickers so far. While it is far from the most important position in your lineup, you should still check out […]

Three weeks of the 2024 NFL campaign are in the books, which means that the fantasy football season is heating up. Managers are starting to get an idea of how their team will look on a weekly basis, with early frontrunners and cellar-dwellers emerging. The season is still young, though, so regardless of your situation, […]

Week 3 finally saw some great fantasy football quarterback performances. We saw the first 300-yard, three-touchdown game of the season, which was from Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers, obviously. You are likely not going to be locking Dalton into your lineup, so check out these fantasy football quarterbacks start ’em, sit’em choices for Week […]

Injuries have been the story of the NFL season so far and tight ends have not been immune. George Kittle missed his Week 3 game, Sam LaPorta was carted off, and Evan Engram has missed two games. Each of those players are fantasy stalwarts and their injuries are impacting your league. Before making a big […]

The wide receiver landscape in fantasy football continues to change. With injuries continuing to pile up, surprising stars have made a difference at the position. From the superstars to the 2024 success stories, we have everyone ranked in our Week 4 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. Jauan Jennings is the perfect example of this year […]

Fantasy football and the NFL have been defined by injuries this season. The running back position has been hit hard, with Christian McCaffery, Isiah Pacheco, and Kenneth Walker all missing time so far. With so many managers scrambling for depth, be sure to check out our Week 4 fantasy football running back rankings before making […]

The quarterback position has been bizarre in fantasy football this year. With injuries and poor performances ruling the day, you may be looking to the waiver wire ahead of Week 4. If our Week 3 quarterback rankings helped you out, be sure to check out this week’s list. Matchups are always key when looking at […]

Injuries have absolutely decimated fantasy football this year, as your roster has probably had at least one key contributor miss some time through the first three weeks. While there are plenty of depth pieces available to pick from, which ones make the most sense to target in your Week 4 waiver wire pickups? The following […]

A great performance from a defense can win you a fantasy football matchup in any week. With Week 3 approaching, it’s time to lock in your lineups and make a key decision at the bottom of the roster. Who should you start and sit at defense this week? If you started the Jets in that […]

Injuries have defined the wide receiver position in the NFL and fantasy football this season. With Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, AJ Brown, and plenty more missing time, there are tough decisions to be made. Before locking in your lineup, check out who we think you should start and sit in Week 3. Matchups […]

With the third week of the NFL season straight ahead, tight end rankings are up along with running back picks. And that means defensive selections have to hover around somewhere. Here are the fantasy football defense rankings for Week 3 in 2024. Finding the way to the top of the list are the Cleveland Browns, […]

Tight end has been an intriguing position in fantasy football this season. Injuries have taken their toll, especially with Mark Andrews’ uncertainty, and poor performances have ruled the day. If our Week 2 rankings helped you take home a win, be sure to check out our Week 3 fantasy football tight end rankings. Travis Kelce […]

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, […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) has been ruled out for their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also announced the team is considering placing the 28-year-old on injured reserve, as NFL insider Adam Schefter reported. In response to that bad news, fantasy football managers worldwide, who […]

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 […]