Credit: Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Tee Higgins has a bright future, but will he make an instant impact for fantasy owners as a rookie? The Cincinnati Bengals took quarterback Joe Burrow No. 1 overall in April’s draft, as expected. But a sneaky move came with the first pick of the second round, when then took
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Credit: Rey Del Rio/Getty Images With Dalvin Cook set to hold out, Alexander Mattison is now the No. 1 handcuff in fantasy football. Dalvin Cook had a breakout season in 2019, with 1,135 rushing yards, 53 catches for 519 yards and 13 touchdowns (all rushing). But he also missed two games and was banged up
Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Hayden Hurst is getting a fresh start with the Atlanta Falcons, but here’s why he’ll be a fantasy bust this year. The Baltimore Ravens drafted two tight ends in the 2018 draft, and with the emergence or Mark Andrews last year first-round pick Hayden Hurst fell by the wayside. But an
Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) The Colts seem sure to frustrate fantasy owners with their running back deployment, but don’t dismiss the niche Nyheim Hines will occupy. As a rookie in 2018, Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had 63 receptions for 425 yards in pass-catching role. The offense slowed down
Raju Byfield is joined by three of the brightest minds in the dynasty fantasy football industry as they partake in a mock draft aimed at finding the next Phillip Lindsay or Preston Williams. As the last two seasons have no doubt taught us, it is important to do research on the top undrafted rookie free
Day one of the NFL Combine is in the books, with the tight ends, quarterbacks, and wide receivers taking the field to testing and drills. Raju Byfield takes a look at the biggest winners and losers from day one The NFL Combine is one of the most exciting times of the year, and the 2020 NFL
D.K. Metcalf had a pretty good rookie season, but how high is fantasy football ceiling in 2020 and beyond? Questions about his ability to convert high-end physical tools into NFL production dropped D.K. Metcalf to the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, where the Seattle Seahawks nabbed him with the 64th overall pick. Looking
The Kansas City Chiefs won their first AFC title in 50 years by using the usual “suspects” (fantasy football stars) to beat the Tennessee Titans, 35-24, in the AFC Championship game Sunday, Head coach Andy Reid and his talented Chiefs staff should be praised for the balanced attack they used to defeat Tennessee. They proved
With the loss of Chris Godwin, to go with last week’s loss of Mike Evans, Breshad Perriman is set up to become the WR1 for the Bucccaneers with residual fantasy impact. For the second time in as many games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost one of their top wide receivers to a hamstring injury. Chris
With Ju Ju Smith-Schuster likely to miss another game, Diontae Johnson has a clearer path to fantasy production in Week 15. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had a nice game in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals, with six receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown, one carry for 16 more yards while adding
After he missed Week 14 due to a lingering shoulder issue, Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is expected to return to action on Sunday. Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs missed Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans due to a shoulder injury, which he has apparently been playing through since Week 7. That surely drew
Unsung heroes sometimes help deliver league titles for fantasy football owners, and Dolphins running back Patrick Laird is lined up to be one such guy this year. The long grind of a fantasy football season is nearly over for 2019. Those who wind up winning their leagues certainly will have a few bankable studs, but
You probably didn’t realize Jameis Winston is a top-10 fantasy quarterback this year, but can he deliver right through the playoffs and win some league titles? A look at the leaders in some notable NFL passing categories, good and bad, has one name across the board. Jameis Winston is second in the league in passing
Week 13 is an important week for a lot of fantasy football owners, and Chris Conley has the kind of favorable circumstance to put him firmly on the radar. In most fantasy football leagues, this week (Week 13) is the final week of the regular season. So earning a playoff spot, or improving a playoff
With an increased role in Week 11, and Le’Veon Bell banged up, Bilal Powell is back on the fantasy football radar. Once upon a time (ok, 2016), Bilal Powell finished as RB16 in full-point PPR fantasy scoring. The following season also wasn’t too bad, as he came in as RB29 in full-point PPR. But a
As slow as it’s moving, now is the time to get on the Kalen Ballage fantasy football bandwagon. With first-team reps early in training camp, Kalen Ballage was easy to point to as a deep fantasy sleeper this year. The depth chart has cleared out for him slowly but surely, with Kenyan Drake traded to
Kareem Hunt will return to the field this week, so how will his presence impact the Browns from fantasy perspective. Kareem Hunt has completed an eight-game suspension, and he’ll be able to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens has said the league’s leading rusher in 2017 will have a role,
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 27: Tevin Coleman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a touchdown during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 51-13. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) Each week I will be breaking
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 09: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after scoring his second touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at RingCentral Coliseum on September 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Fantasy Football picks: Five bounce back players for Week 9 With
JACKSONVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 18: Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) during the National Anthem prior to the first half of an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 18, 2018, at TIAA Bank Field. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Fantasy football picks Fantasy football picks:
Each week I will be breaking down the DraftKings Showdown Slates on Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football. The DraftKings showdown slate is one of the more unique game styles that you can pick from on DraftKings. When playing a showdown lineup you will notice that it is far different from a standard DraftKings contest.
Emmanuel Sanders is headed to the San Francisco 49ers. Is the move good news for his fantasy value? What kind of opportunity is he leaving behind with the Broncos? The San Francisco 49ers were clearly in the market for a wide receiver, and on Tuesday they got Emmanuel Sanders from the Denver Broncos. The real
Each week I will be breaking down the DraftKings Showdown Slates on Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football. The DraftKings showdown slate is one of the more unique game styles that you can pick from on DraftKings. When playing a showdown lineup you will notice that it is far different from a standard DraftKings contest.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates a first down reception in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Fantasy football picks Fantasy football picks: Week 7 MNF Patriots
With Patrick Mahomes likely out at least three weeks, who could his fantasy football owners look to replace him with off the waiver wire? As he laid on the field after converting a first down on a quarterback sneak Thursday night, Kansas City Chiefs’ fans and Patrick Mahomes’ fantasy owners held their breath. He was
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 13: Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos smiles as he walks on the field after the Denver Broncos 16-0 win over the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Each week I will be breaking down the
Each week I will be breaking down the DraftKings Showdown Slates on Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football. The DraftKings showdown slate is one of the more unique game styles that you can pick from on DraftKings. When playing a showdown lineup you will notice that it is far different from a standard DraftKings contest.
The Philadelphia Eagles are fully committed to a backfield committee, but Darren Sproles is line up to be a fantasy factor in Week 2. Their leading rusher from the previous season has not been brought back for five straight years now, and the Philadelphia Eagles are firmly committed to using multiple running backs. Darren Sproles