Category: Fantasy Football
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Fantasy Rankings & Tiers: Make Your Championship Start/Sit Decisions Now
It’s fantasy football championship weekend! To help you make these critical start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday afternoon and final inactives could still impact certain players, so…
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Updated Fantasy Rankings for Marvin Hall, Browns: Don’t Start New Cleveland Receivers
With the top four receivers missing for the Cleveland Browns, you’re tempted to grab someone like Marvin Hall and throw him into your lineup as a team’s top option in a flex spot. One word advice: Don’t. Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge are all out on the COVID-19/Restricted list, as they’re…
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How Keenan Allen Impacts Fantasy Rankings For Mike Williams & More Chargers
Fantasy football owners sweating out Keenan Allen’s status didn’t get the late night Adam Schefter tweet they were hoping for. According to Schefter, Allen (questionable) is not expected to play on Sunday for the Chargers against the Broncos. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport called Allen a game-time decision. That’s bad news for fantasy managers counting on…
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Antonio Gibson Updated Fantasy Football Rankings: Start Redskins Back For High-Ceiling Player
It didn’t look good for Antonio Gibson, who missed practice all week with a toe injury, but it appears the Washington Redskins running back will play Sunday. Both Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter tweeted as much. Gibson hasn’t played since suffering the injury on Dec. 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Toe injuries are tough, which…
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Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for Jaguars RBs with James Robinson Out
After sitting out all week of practice, running back James Robinson will not play on Sunday for the Jaguars against the Bears. The NFL’s third-leading rusher has been nursing an ankle injury and with Jacksonville having nothing to play for — and incentive to lose — he won’t be pushed. The Jaguars are also starting…
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Week 16 Fantasy Streamers: Jalen Hurts, Washington Defense & More
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Week 16 WR/CB Matchups: D.K. Metcalf vs. Jalen Ramsey, Patriots Without Gilmore & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 16 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. [Save $100 annually with the new PFF/Action PRO bundle] For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data…
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Start George Kittle In Fantasy Football Championships: Our Updated Rankings & Advice for Handling the Tight End
George Kittle fantasy football managers received an early gift when 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the tight end would be active on Saturday. It didn’t take much convincing, according to Kittle. “He asked me if I wanted to play,” Kittle told reporters, “and I said, ‘Hell, yes.’ And he said, ‘Sounds good.’” Is…
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Fantasy Rankings & Championship Tiers: Make Your Start/Sit Decisions For Week 16 Playoffs
It all comes down to this week. To help you start making start/sit decisions for your fantasy football championship(s), I’ve outlined the early version of my Week 16 rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. As always, there will be a ton of volatility in how…
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Fantasy Football Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups: Keke Coutee Has Upside for Championship Week
The weekend of reckoning has arrived. The Fantasy Football Championship is here! If you have reached this week you have made the ultimate journey. At the beginning of the fantasy season your goal was to make it to this final game. It is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Here are the essential Week 16 pickups to…
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Fantasy Rankings To Guide You Through Playoff Start/Sit Decisions For Week 15
It’s fantasy football playoff semifinals weekend! To help you make these critical start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday afternoon and final inactives could still impact certain players,…
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Week 15 NFL Injury Tracker: Updates on Matthew Stafford, George Kittle, More
Attrition at the quarterback position continued in Week 14, as both Alex Smith and Matthew Stafford were forced from their respective games with in-game injuries. While initial word is that neither injury is serious, both quarterbacks are in danger of missing Week 15. Also in the Washington-San Francisco matchup, Deebo Samuel sustained an apparent hamstring…
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Week 15 WR/CB Matchups: Calvin Ridley vs. Carlton Davis, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 15 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each…
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Week 15 Fantasy Streamers: The QB, Defense, Kicker & TE To Add
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Fantasy Rankings & Tiers To Make Your Early Week 15 Start/Sit Decisions For Playoffs
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated Week 15 tiers. Still alive in your fantasy football playoffs? To help you start strategizing Week 15 start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. As always, there will be a…
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Fantasy Football Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups: Lynn Bowden’s Versatility Makes Him Intriguing Flyer
It’s “go” time. Week 15 is here and it means just one win away from the ultimate goal: the fantasy football championship. Whether you won your Week 14 matchup or enjoyed a bye week, this waiver wire is the most important of the season. Fine-tuning? Injury replacement? We have you covered. Here are the essential…
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Fantasy Playoff Rankings & Tiers For QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs & More
Note: These rankings and tiers were as of Dec. 10, so Week 14 projections may have been since impacted by news. Still, Weeks 15 and 16 projections should remain unchanged and you can find Sean Koerner’s latest Week 14 rankings here. Whether your fantasy football playoffs start this week or next, this is crunch time.…
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Fantasy Rankings & Tiers To Answer All Your Start/Sit Questions For the Playoffs
Fantasy football playoffs are here! To help you make your Week 14 start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday evening and final inactives could still impact certain players,…
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Week 14 NFL Injury Tracker: D’Andre Swift, Josh Jacobs Expected to Play; Dolphins RBs Out
Following a relatively injury-free Week 13 slate of games, all eyes this week will be on Carolina, where the Panthers’ team facilities have been shut down after multiple positive COVID-19 tests were discovered within the organization. As we’ve seen in similar cases in Tennessee and Baltimore, the extent of this outbreak within the organization will…
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Week 14 Fantasy Streamers: Philip Rivers, Cowboys Defense, More Plays
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Week 14 WR/CB Matchups: DeAndre Hopkins vs. James Bradberry, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 14 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each…
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Week 14 Fantasy Rankings & Tiers For Your Playoff Start/Sit Decisions
Fantasy football playoffs are officially here! (For most of us, at least.) To help you start strategizing for Week 14 start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. As always, there will be a ton of…
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Fantasy Football Week 14 Waiver Wire: Tim Patrick Headlines Upside Wide Receivers For Your Playoff Run
If you’re still reading this column, congratulations! You have either made the fantasy football playoffs, or have a chance to make it. The Week 14 waiver wire is slim, but there are a few wide receivers with upside to help you bolster your postseason roster. Here are the essential Week 14 pickups to solidify your…
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Fantasy Rankings & Tiers For Making Week 13 Start/Sit Decisions
We once again face more difficult start/sit decisions for Week 13. With the Cowboys-Ravens matchup originally scheduled for Thursday night now postponed until Tuesday, start players on either team at your own risk — while the game is on track to kickoff as scheduled, it’s still possible they don’t play by the end of this…
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Week 13 NFL Injury Tracker: Updates on Julio Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, More
Week 13 NFL Injuries While Week 12 was a relatively quiet week for injuries overall, there were several key injuries to track. As always, be sure to check back throughout the week as this page is updated with the latest news and information. Latest On NFL Injuries Sunday NFL Injury Report Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb):…
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Week 13 WR/CB Matchups: DeAndre Hopkins vs. Jalen Ramsey, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 13 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each…
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Start Making Your Start/Sit Decisions With These Fantasy Rankings & Tiers
Fantasy football playoffs are almost here. To help you start strategizing for Week 13 start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. As always, there will be a ton of volatility in how I adjust my…
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Fantasy Football Strategy: How To Properly Prepare for Your Fantasy Playoffs Right Now
With no Thursday Night Football game tonight, we have extra time to sit back and reflect on our fantasy football season, and more importantly, what lies ahead. Sure, if you’ve dumpster-fired your way through the first 12 weeks with no chance at a playoff berth, then there’s not much to think about — except for…
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Fantasy Streamers: Raiders Defense, Mitchell Trubisky, More Week 13 Picks
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups: Cam Akers Season, Finally
The Week 13 waiver wire is about one thing: fine-tuning. It’s about finding that WR3, RB handcuff, or potential one-week replacement to help finish the regular season off in fine fashion and make the fantasy playoffs. The final two teams go on bye this week: Tampa Bay and Carolina. Here are the top remaining waiver…
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Don’t Start Broncos QB Kendall Hinton In Fantasy — Even At WR
With all four quarterbacks ineligible to play after Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19 and the other three were deemed high-risk contacts, the Denver Broncos are expected to start practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton at quarterback on Sunday when they host the Saints. Yes, you read that right. With Hinton eligible to play as…
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Latest Fantasy Rankings & Tiers For Making Your Start/Sit Questions Ahead of Week 12
We once again face more difficult start/sit decisions for Week 12. With the Ravens-Steelers matchup originally scheduled for Thanksgiving night now postponed until Tuesday, I would caution starting players on either team at your own risk — with the game already rescheduled twice, it’s possible it still doesn’t play by the end of this fantasy…
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Week 12 NFL Injury Report: Updates on Julio Jones, Philip Rivers, More Injuries
All eyes have been on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12, as the team works to control a COVID-19 outbreak that so far has resulted in the placement of quarterback Lamar Jackson and two running backs on the reserve list. We’ll also be keeping an eye on Carolina as quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) and running…
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Week 12 WR/CB Matchups: DeAndre Hopkins vs. Stephon Gilmore, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 12 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each…
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Fantasy Rankings & Tiers For All Your Start/Sit Decisions This Thanksgiving
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated tiers and rankings for Week 12. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 12, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy…
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Fantasy Streamers: Giants Defense, Derek Carr, More Week 12 Picks
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Fantasy Football Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups: James White, Sterling Shepard & More
And down the stretch they come! Week 12 is a time to fine tune your roster and get prepared for the impending fantasy playoffs. The waiver wire gets thinner every week, but there are always a few gems to help improve your team, even in the slightest way. Let’s take a close look at the…
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Make Your Fantasy Start/Sit Decisions with Updated Rankings & Tiers For Week 11
To help answer your start/sit questions for Week 11, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday evening and final inactives could still impact certain players, so be sure to check…
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Sunday NFL Injury Report: Teddy Bridgewater, Matthew Stafford, More Week 11 Updates
Week 11 NFL Injury Report Latest On NFL Injuries Sunday Morning Updates Lions QB Matthew Stafford (thumb): Stafford is dealing with a minor ligament tear in his thumb on his throwing hand, but he is expected to play on Sunday according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. While this is certainly good news for Detroit, the…
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Fantasy Streamers: Chargers Defense, Taysom Hill, More Week 11 Picks
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Week 11 WR/CB Matchups: Mike Evans vs. Jalen Ramsey, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 11 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each…
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Make Your Fantasy Start/Sit Decisions With These Rankings & Tiers
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated Week 11 tiers. The final push for fantasy football playoffs starts now. To supplement your long-term strategy, I compiled my rest-of-season tiers, complete with week-by-week projections. But, of course, that final push starts with Week 11. So to help you start strategizing your start/sit decisions for this week, I’ve outlined…
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Fantasy Playoff Rankings & Strength of Schedule: Your Championship Blueprint
On the fringe of making your league’s fantasy football playoffs? There’s still time to make a championship run, but it’s going to take more than hope and luck. That’s why I’ve calculated my rest-of-season rankings for each position. These rankings are outlined into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at…
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Week 11 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Keep Dolphins’ Parker On Radar in Championship Push
Sadly, Week 11 brings the last Buy/Sell opportunity of the fantasy football schedule. It’s time to make that one big move that will either make or break your chance for a championship. Here are two WR buys and two RB/WR sells as we prepare for the most important month of the fantasy season. [Play NFL…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds: Wide Receivers Emerging and Returning From Injury Before Week 11
It’s getting mighty rough out there. Week 11 brings us a very thin waiver wire, where even the most dedicated fantasy players have to look far and wide to find value. There are only six teams still needing their bye week and the Bills, Bears, Giants, and 49ers are all out for the upcoming slate.…
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Week 10 Fantasy Rankings & Tiers For Your Start/Sit Decisions On Sunday
To help answer your start/sit questions for Week 10, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday evening and final inactives could still impact certain players, so be sure to check…
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Week 10 NFL Injury Tracker: Updates on Kenyan Drake, Chris Carson, More Injuries
In Week 9, Christian McCaffrey returned from a high ankle sprain to lead the Panthers’ near-upset of the Chiefs, but unfortunately, he did not make it out of the game unscathed. McCaffrey sustained a new shoulder injury toward the end of the game, making his outlook murky. Aaron Jones and Michael Thomas were also able…
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Week 10 WR/CB Matchups: D.K. Metcalf vs. Jalen Ramsey, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) to project NFL Week 10 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each…
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Make Your Fantasy Start/Sit Decisions With Rankings & Tiers For Week 10
Go To Sean Koerner’s Updated Week 10 Tiers If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 10, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football rankings into…
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Fantasy Streamers: Best Defense, Kicker, QB & TE To Add In A Pinch
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Week 10 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Ride Jaguars’ Chark Down Playoff Stretch
Week 10 brings the fantasy football season tipping point. The double-digit weeks bring out the big fantasy names that are either massive values or overrated sell opportunities. Here are two WR buys and two RB sells as we sprint towards the fantasy playoffs. [Play NFL DFS? Access Our Industry-Leading Tools & Projections For Just $4.95]…
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Week 10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Gallman, Wilkins, McKissic Carving Out Roles
Week 10 brings us to the last month of the fantasy football regular season. There are only ten more teams still to observe their bye week. Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, and the Jets are all out for the upcoming slate. This week’s waiver wire finds a plethora of quality WR3 options for those teams in…
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Answer Your Fantasy Start/Sit Decisions With Latest Week 9 Rankings & Tiers
To help answer your start/sit questions for Week 9, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday evening and final inactives could still impact certain players, so be sure to check…
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Week 9 NFL Injury Tracker: Updates on Ezekiel Elliott, Keenan Allen, More Injuries
Week 8 saw the already depleted 49ers become even more hobbled after they lost both Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) and George Kittle (foot) to long-term injuries. We’re monitoring Christian McCaffrey (ankle) and Michael Thomas (hamstring/ankle) as the two stars inch closer to return, while the Seahawks’ backfield appears as though it will be depleted for a…
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Make Fantasy Start/Sit Decisions With Week 9 Rankings & Tiers
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated Week 9 tiers. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 9, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football rankings into…
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Fantasy Streamers: Washington Defense, Derek Carr, More Week 9 Picks
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Week 9 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Marquise Brown, an Air Yards Story
It is time to take some risks and make tough decisions as the fantasy football regular season hits the home stretch. Here is a buy at each of the RB, WR, and TE positions that can be league-winners, with one big sell that can still nab value. [Play NFL DFS? Access Our Industry-Leading Tools &…
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Week 9 Waiver Wire: Damien Harris, Marvin Jones Top Fantasy Football Pickups
It is certainly apropos coming off Halloween that the theme of the Week 9 Waiver Wire is “it’s getting scary out there.” The number of startable pickups are waning, making it critical to identify the most important available players for Week 9. Which players can actually help us during the last two months of the…
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Fantasy Rankings For Your Start/Sit Decisions In Week 8
To help answer your start/sit questions for Week 8, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday evening and final inactives could still impact certain players, so be sure to check…
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Week 8 NFL Injury Report: Latest Update on Allen Robinson, Dalvin Cook, More Injuries
A trio of offensive studs were ruled out for their teams’ respective Week 8 games on Friday. Michael Thomas, Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon will all get an extra week to recover. Elsewhere, Andy Dalton looks unlikely to start this weekend for the Cowboys against the Eagles, but Dalvin Cook is set to return to…
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Answer Fantasy Start/Sit Questions With These Week 8 Tiers & Rankings
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated tiers now. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 8, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers…
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Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Antonio Brown, Chase Edmonds, More Targets
Sean Koerner — the No. 1 in-season fantasy football ranker in three of the past five seasons, as awarded by FantasyPros — highlights three players to target on the waiver wire heading into Week 8. Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups Player Pos Team Chase Edmonds RB Cardinals Antonio Brown WR Buccaneers Dallas Goedert TE Eagles Chase…
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Week 8 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Hasty, Aiyuk and Mims Could Provide Huge Value Down the Stretch
Welcome to Fantasy Football’s “Fringe Week.” Every season, we are treated to a week filled with marginal players making fantasy impacts. Whether it’s rookies getting their first shot, veterans returning from injury, or just a random big game, we are left trying to decipher whether these showings are meaningful. The Week 8 waiver wire is…
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Fantasy Streamers: Titans Defense, Teddy Bridgewater, More Week 8 Picks
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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NFL Week 8 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Broncos’ Gordon Has Plenty Of Upside
As we continue to work through NFL bye weeks, the buy-and-sell fantasy targets become crystal clear. They key positions during the second half of the season are RB and WR spots. The quarterback position in incredibly deep, allowing fantasy players to stream their favorite weekly choice. The tight-end position is so shallow that teams will…
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Answer Fantasy Start/Sit Questions With Latest Week 7 Rankings & Tiers
To help answer your start/sit questions for Week 7, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position. Note that these are as of Saturday evening and final inactives could still impact certain players, so be sure to check…
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Week 7 WR/CB Matchups: Allen Robinson vs. Jalen Ramsey, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus to project NFL Week 7 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each offensive…
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Fantasy Tiers & Rankings: Answer Your Start/Sit Questions For Week 7
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated Week 7 fantasy football tiers. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 7, I’ve outlined the early version of my fantasy football…
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Backup Running Backs With the Highest Fantasy Football Upside
It’s very tricky to “rank” backup running backs based on their sleeper value. Instead, it’s much easier to categorize them by their current role, then use that as the starting point in mapping out the various paths to hitting their ceiling. That’s the foundation of my Undervalued Upside Ratings. Heading into this NFL season, I…
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Fantasy Streamers: Eagles Defense, Justin Herbert, More Week 7 Picks
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Boston Scott, Deebo Samuel, More Week 7 Targets
Sean Koerner — the No. 1 in-season fantasy football ranker in three of the past five seasons, as awarded by FantasyPros — highlights eight players to target on the waiver wire heading into Week 7. Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups Player Pos Team Tua Tagovailoa QB Dolphins Boston Scott RB Eagles Philip Lindsay RB Broncos Jerick…
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NFL Week 7 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Stock Rising On Colts’ Taylor
Just like in the game show, “Let’s Make A Deal,” it’s often tempting to pick the hidden prize behind the curtain. Sometimes contestants feel compelled to make a switch and succumb to temptation. Which fantasy football players should you be tempted by and which ones should you leave “behind the curtain?” Here are three buys…
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Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Boston Scott, Gus Edwards Headline Murky RB Situations
Pay close attention to the NFL schedule. The Week 7 waiver wire is full of opportunities for players coming off their bye week. There are several players who notched big Week 5 stat lines who are still available in many leagues. Which players have most of your league mates forgotten about? Here are my top…
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Answer Fantasy Start/Sit Questions With Week 6 Rankings & Tiers
We’re approaching the halfway point of the fantasy football season, and with injuries and positive COVID tests continuing to complicate things, in-season management is as important as ever. To help answer your start/sit questions for Week 6, I’ve outlined the latest version of my fantasy football rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the…
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Week 6 WR/CB Matchups: Davante Adams vs. Carlton Davis, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus to project NFL Week 6 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each offensive…
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Week 6 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings: Start Making Your Start/Sit Decisions
Go to the updated version of Sean Koerner’s Week 6 fantasy tiers. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 6, I’ve outlined the early version of my…
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Fantasy Waiver Wire: Target Chase Claypool, Alexander Mattison & Mecole Hardman
With the extended fantasy football waiver wire deadline, Sean Koerner breaks down his takes on the top-three targets heading into Week 6. He also includes how much of his Free Agency Acquisition Budget (FAAB) he’d be willing to spend to acquire these players. Alexander Mattison, WR, Vikings Mattison should already be rostered in every league,…
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Fantasy Streamers: Dolphins Defense, Kirk Cousins & More Week 6 Options
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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Week 5 NFL Injury Report: Will A.J. Brown, Zack Moss, John Brown All Play Tuesday in Titans-Bills?
The Chargers and Browns will both be without their top rushers for the foreseeable future after Austin Ekeler (hamstring) and Nick Chubb (knee) sustained Week 4 injuries, while Josh Allen (hand) and Mike Evans (leg) were both able to play through in-game injuries. We’ll also be keeping an eye on star receivers Michael Thomas (ankle)…
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NFL Week 6 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Dolphins’ Gaskin Should Be On Radar
It’s never too early to start planning for the fantasy playoffs, especially heading into Week 6. With the multitude of injuries and COVID-19 postponements, there are prime buying and selling opportunities that can help prepare your team for a serious fantasy playoff run. Here are three undervalued and two overvalued players, as we approach the…
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Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds: Alexander Mattison, Chase Claypool, More Targets
The waiver wire has started to thin out, especially at running back. An injury to Minnesota’s Dalvin Cook created our only waiver wire running back for Week 6. With games being postponed each week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a fantasy football bench has never been more important. Let’s take a look at who…
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Answer Your Fantasy Start/Sit Questions With Latest Week 5 Rankings & Tiers
Editor’s note: The Broncos-Patriots game has been officially rescheduled for next week and those players will not be counted toward your Week 5 fantasy matchups. With Broncos-Patriots and Bills-Titans rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday, respectively, this week presents fantasy managers with more fluid start/sit decisions. As I said last week, COVID-19 postponements make these decisions…
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Week 5 WR/CB Matchups: Terry McLaurin vs. Jalen Ramsey, Shadow Grades & More
Editor’s note: The Broncos-Patriots game has been officially rescheduled for next week. Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus to project NFL Week 5 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and…
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Answer Your Fantasy Start/Sit Questions With These Week 5 Rankings & Tiers
Go to Sean Koerner’s updated Week 5 fantasy football rankings and tiers now. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing for Week 5, I’ve outlined the early version of…
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Week 5 Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Tee Higgins, Joshua Kelley & More
Sean Koerner — the No. 1 in-season fantasy football ranker in three of the past five seasons according to FantasyPros — outlines his thoughts on the top waiver wire candidates heading into Week 5. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Panthers Teddy is my top streaming play at QB this week, and he has the potential to turn…
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Fantasy Streamers: Cowboys Defense, Best Available QB, More Week 5 Options
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. I’ve parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players who may…
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NFL Week 5 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: D’Andre Swift Is Coming
We had another week of running back injuries. The list of early-round injured running backs now includes Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler, and Nick Chubb. In addition, Kenyan Drake and Chris Carson narrowly avoided major injuries. This week’s Buy/Sell takes a look at a key running back entering a bye week that you can…
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NFL Injury Tracker: Daily Updates On Davante Adams, Sony Michel & More Week 4 Injuries
Thankfully, there weren’t quite as many injuries to key players coming out of Week 3 around the NFL as there were last week, but that doesn’t mean we got out unscathed. This week, we’re adding names like Chris Carson (knee) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) to an already lengthy list of injured star players that also…
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Waiver Wire Pickups: Chase Edmonds, Henry Ruggs, More Week 5 Targets
We learned just how important the waiver wire is in Week 4, when several positive COVID-19 tests sent fantasy owners scrambling to their benches. Tennessee and Pittsburgh were forced to their bye week, while New England and Kansas City had their game postponed to Monday night. The waiver wire is your best friend, and the…
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Make Your Fantasy Start/Sit Decisions With Week 4 Rankings & Tiers
Editor’s note: The Patriots-Chiefs game is being rescheduled for Monday night according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This week presents a lot of fantasy managers with their most difficult start/sit decisions to date. With Cam Newton testing positive for COVID-19 and the NFL postponing the Patriots-Chiefs game without a rescheduled date (as of Saturday evening), you…
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Week 4 WR/CB Matchups: Sammy Watkins vs. Stephon Gilmore, Shadow Grades & More
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus to project NFL Week 4 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each offensive…
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Week 4 Fantasy Tiers: Make Your Start/Sit Decisions With These Rankings
Editor’s note: A lot has changed since we published the following rankings, so go check out Sean Koerner’s latest fantasy tiers here. If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that is making start/sit decisions. To help you start strategizing…
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Fantasy Streamers: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Broncos Defense, More Week 4 Adds
Streaming quarterback, kicker and defense has been a strategy I’ve used successfully for years. Last season, I parlayed that success into a series of weekly recommendations of the top streaming options at those three positions as well as tight end — a position I don’t recommend streaming week-to-week, though still offer recommendations for fantasy players…
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Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Justin Jefferson, Jeff Wilson, More Week 4 Targets
Sean Koerner — the No. 1 in-season fantasy football ranker in three of the past five seasons according to FantasyPros — outlines his thoughts on 16 of the top waiver wire candidates heading into Week 4. Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups Click on a position to skip to those players. Position Player Quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick Justin…
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NFL Week 4 Fantasy Buy/Sell Trade Targets: Don’t Give Up on Joe Mixon
If you are 3-0, you’re ready to lay the foundation for a fantasy football playoff run. If you are 0-3, you are in desperation mode to right the ship before it’s too late. Either way? It’s time to consider making a move. Here are my favorite buy-lows and sell-highs heading into the critical Week 4.…
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Waiver Wire Pickups: Allen Lazard, Myles Gaskin, More Week 4 Targets
Week 3 brought hits and misses from one of the deepest waivers wires in recent memory. And of course, it brought more injuries. Top players such as Chris Carson, Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, John Brown, and Dallas Goedert all left Week 3 games with injuries. Now we enter the last full slate of games before…
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Make Final Start/Sit Decisions With Latest Week 3 Rankings & Tiers
Editor’s note: Go here to read Sean Koerner’s updated tiers as of early Sunday morning. Fantasy football championships aren’t won by setting and forgetting your lineup. To help you make start/sit decisions, I’ve updated my Week 3 fantasy football tiers so you can better visualize the rankings. Note that these tiers are as of Saturday night and…
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Week 3 NFL Injuries: Julio Jones Questionable, Kenny Golladay Probable, More Updates
Make yourself comfortable because there is a lot to sort through following an unprecedented week of in-game injuries to some of the NFL’s elite players. Week 3 will be loaded with injury news, but we’ll compile all the latest reports below to make it easier for you, so be sure to check back for daily…
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NFL Week 3 WR/CB Matchups: Can Kenny Golladay Have His Way With Patrick Peterson?
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus to project NFL Week 3 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each offensive…
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Week 3 Fantasy Tiers: Make Your Start/Sit Decisions With These Rankings
Editor’s note: With the Eagles placing Jalen Reagor on Injured Reserve with a thumb injury, that elevates DeSean Jackson to the top of Tier 5 (he was previously toward the bottom). If you want to contend for your fantasy football championship, you have to be diligent about in-season management. And a big part of that…