Category: Fantasy Football

With another wild football Sunday in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to assess the state of our fantasy teams and add (or cut) accordingly. It was another significant day for injuries with Seattle’s Rashaad Penny suffering a fractured tibia. James Conner, Chris Olave, Teddy Bridgewater, Tee Higgins, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz and Baker Mayfield were…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used 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 — which can be of assistance in a…

A number of shocking things have happened over the first four weeks of the NFL season, and setting fantasy lineups might be a serious chore with the sheer number of injuries and befuddling situations. Whether you’re 4-0 or 0-4, stay diligent on the waiver wire, send trade offers and make savvy start/sit decisions. There’s way…

We’ve put a bow on Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season and are on to Week 5 — now it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see which players we should target on the waiver wire now for a big payoff later. Reminder: The Lions, Texans, Raiders and Titans each have Week…

Want personalized lineup advice? Have start/sit questions? Want me to adjudicate dicey league disputes? Email sprevite@bettercollective.com with your questions each week to be featured in this article. _InlineAdBlock Fantasy Commissioner Question Alvin Kamara London Drama  Dave asks via email: “Hey Samantha, I’m the commissioner of my league and the Alvin Kamara owner messaged me mid-game…

No matter how deep your league is, Week 4 offered plenty of injuries and potential breakout performances to make sure your waiver wire has intriguing names on it. Our three expert fantasy football analysts break down key names you’ll be either bidding on or considering with your top waiver claim. Click on a player to…

With Broncos star RB Javonte Williams suffering a season-ending torn ACL against the Raiders, Melvin Gordon is the next man up. Gordon, however, is already 79% owned in fantasy leagues so he’s not a realistic add for most people. But what about his backup, Mike Boone? Or the recently signed Latavius Murray? Our experts weigh…

With another wild football Sunday in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to assess the state of our fantasy teams and add (or cut) accordingly. The injury report was loaded entering Week 4 with D’Andre Swift, Keenan Allen, Amon-Ra St. Brown and David Montgomery all out, and surprise inactives like Alvin Kamara and Zay Jones popping…

A number of shocking things have happened in the first three weeks of the NFL season, and setting fantasy lineups might be a serious chore with the sheer number of injuries and befuddling situations. Keep this in mind: Even if you are 0-3 like the Raiders, do not count yourself out. There is a lot…

We’ve put a bow on Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season and are on to Week 4 — now it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see which players we should target on the waiver wire now for a big payoff later. _InlineAdBlock Week 5 Early Waiver Wire Targets Kenny Pickett, QB,…

Want personalized lineup advice? Have start/sit questions? Want me to adjudicate dicey league disputes? Email sprevite@bettercollective.com with your questions each week to be featured in this article. The must-have app for bettors The best betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win probabilities for your bets DOWNLOAD NOW Fantasy Stock Questions Panic on Dalvin…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used 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 — which can be of assistance in a…

No matter how deep your league is, Week 3 offered plenty of injuries or potential breakout performances to make sure your waiver wire has intriguing names on it. Our three expert fantasy football analysts break down five names you’ll be either bidding on or considering with your top waiver claim. Click on a player to…

Not everyone has the fortune of having Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews or Darren Waller as a fantasy tight end. It’s a top-heavy position, so David Njoku’s latest performance against the Steelers likely raised some eyebrows. The sixth-year vet out of Miami was targeted 10 times by Jacoby Brissett, catching nine of them for 89 yards…

We’re only through three weeks of the NFL season, but Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins has already set a career best in receiving yards (240). The veteran reached that total after going bonkers against the Titans, totaling 158 yards in a 10-reception effort, along with a touchdown. What does it mean for fantasy owners though?…

The Colts finally got their first win of the season, and rookie tight end Jelani Woods played a key role in their triumph. The Virginia product recorded his first two career receptions, both by way of touchdown — no big deal. A big game for sure, but does it mean Woods is going to be…

Perhaps no player raised his stock more in Week 3 than Bears running back Khalil Herbert. The second-year back gashed the Texans for 157 yards and two touchdowns on the ground in relief of starter David Montgomery, who exited the game with a knee/ankle injury. Herbert is undoubtedly one of the top adds of the…

A preseason darling, Romeo Doubs finally broke out in a big way in the Packers‘ Week 3 triumph over of the Buccaneers. The rookie caught all eight of his targets for 73 yards and his first career touchdown reception. With Green Bay not featuring a standout player at WR, just how antsy should fantasy football…

With another wild football Sunday in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to assess the state of our fantasy teams and add (or cut) accordingly. Whether you need a replacement for Mac Jones, insurance for Dalvin Cook, Michael Thomas, or Tua Tagovailoa, or just need a Week 4 streamer, make sure to check out The Action…

With overreaction week in the rearview mirror, we turn our attention to Week 3 of the NFL season.  A number of shocking things happened in Weeks 1 and 2, and setting lineups might be a serious chore with the sheer number of injuries and befuddling situations for fantasy. Below are some players at each position…

We’ve put a bow on Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season — now it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see which players we should target on the waiver wire now for a big payoff later. The must-have app for bettors The best betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win…

Want personalized lineup advice? Have start/sit questions? Want me to adjudicate dicey league disputes? Email sprevite@bettercollective.com with your questions each week to be featured in this article. The must-have app for bettors The best betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win probabilities for your bets DOWNLOAD NOW Fantasy Roster Move Questions Darnell Mooney…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used 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 — which can be of assistance in a…

No matter how deep your league is, Week 2 offered plenty of injuries or potential breakout performances to make sure your waiver wire has intriguing names on it. Our three expert fantasy football analysts break down five names you’ll be either bidding on or considering whether you should use your top claim to get. Click…

Garrett Wilson was a highly touted prospect in this year’s draft class, but his landing spot was not ideal. After two weeks, though, Wilson has proven he can thrive in New York, even with Joe Flacco throwing him the ball. The rookie’s Week 2 outing against the Browns looked like a true breakout moment. If…

NFL Week 2 has been one for the books, and we even get a bonus Monday night game to put a cherry on the week. Among the highlights: The Chiefs eked out a crucial divisional win over the Chargers. The Jaguars shellacked the Colts in the season’s first shutout. Elite Joe Flacco and the Jets…

We’ve put a bow on Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season — now it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see which players we should target on the waiver wire now for a big payoff later. The must-have app for bettors The best betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win…

Welcome to overreaction week, also known as Week 2 of the NFL season. A number of shocking things happened in Week 1, and it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff with such a small sample size. Try not to fret too much because a quarterback struggled to throw in a monsoon…

Want personalized lineup advice? Have start/sit questions? Want me to adjudicate dicey league disputes? Email mailbag@actionnetwork.com with your questions each week to be featured in this article. The must-have app for bettors The best betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win probabilities for your bets DOWNLOAD NOW Fantasy Trade Questions Najee Harris Or…

No matter how deep your league is, Week 1 offered plenty of injuries or potential breakout performances to make sure your waiver wire has intriguing names on it. Our three expert fantasy football analysts break down five names you’ll be either bidding on or considering whether you should use your top claim to get. Click…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used 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 — which can be of assistance in a…

Another year, another early-season issue in the 49ers backfield. If we all weren’t already convinced that Kyle Shanahan’s starting backfield was cursed, Elijah Mitchell’s Week 1 knee injury might just be the proof. Every year, there’s a clear RB1 in San Francisco. Every year, that player is either quickly benched or injured. Mitchell had an…

Entering the season, fantasy managers were looking to buy into two Ravens pass catchers. Devin Duvernay was not one of them. Rashod Bateman looked poised for a potential breakout second season, and he hauled in a 55-yard touchdown against the Jets in Week 1. It’s no surprise that Mark Andrews was the most-targeted Ravens pass…

Just as we all expected, the Commanders offense gained nearly 400 yards and scored 28 points, looking very lively under Carson Wentz in Week 1. At the heart of the passing attack was rookie Jahan Dotson. The first-round pick only had three catches for 40 yards, but he hauled in two touchdown passes from Wentz…

With Keenan Allen leaving the Chargers’ Week 1 win over the Raiders, there’s a lot of potential production to be filled. Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns, but it was mostly without Allen and also with Mike Williams barely playing a role. Palmer has the physical tools to thrive in the NFL, and he’s about to…

Nobody wants to add Rex Burkhead to their fantasy football team. He’s not the kind of guy who you’re going to be excited to look at on your roster when you check it every day. Burkhead is 32 years old, and he never really got a chance to be a true starting running back until…

NFL Week 1 has been one for the books. The Bills shellacked the Rams to kick off the season. The Browns defeated the Panthers in the “Baker Bowl.” The Bears bested the 49ers in a game that resembled water polo. The Giants pulled off an impressive upset over the Titans. The Colts and Texans recorded…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used 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 — which can be of assistance in a…

Welcome to Week 1! With draft season in the rearview mirror, we are closing in on the first NFL Sunday of the year. Below are some players at each position you should start in fantasy football for Week 1 of the NFL season, as well as some players you should consider sitting based on matchups,…

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Now, it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see which players we should target on the waiver wire now for a big payoff later. _InlineAdBlock Week 1 Early Waiver Wire Targets Jameis Winston, QB, Saints (46% rostered) Winston was one of my favorite sleeper…

Get Chris Raybon’s latest rankings in our 2022 Fantasy Draft Kit, which is part of our PRO subscription. The perfect fantasy football strategy is all about maximizing your upside while minimizing the risk of your team as a whole. Part of that is simply picking the right players – and for that you can check…

Sean Koerner, the most accurate fantasy draft expert from 2019-21 according to FantasyPros, is breaking down his draft strategy for every position. The following post features excerpts from from his 2022 Tiers Series. Get his latest rankings in our 2022 Fantasy Draft Kit, which is part of our PRO subscription. 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings Click…

Bad seasons happen in the NFL. It’s the nature of the game. But that doesn’t mean you should shy away from players when they suddenly disappoint. The players listed below are all former Pro Bowlers – or have the potential to be – and could carry your fantasy football team to a championship this season.…

Playing it safe in fantasy football is rarely the way to go. There are a number of breakout players – veterans and rookies alike – every season, and you don’t want to miss out on those guys because you were strictly following a set of rankings. Fortune favors the bold, and our fantasy football experts…

Not every second-year player endures the dreaded sophomore slump. Some do the opposite and learn from the hardships of their rookie season to take a big-time leap. According to our fantasy football experts here at Action Network, these are the guys who are going to do just that in 2022. Click here to access our…

Five rookies have gained considerable steam throughout training camp, and they’re atop the largest ADP risers in fantasy football since the start of August. Wide receiver Romeo Doubs and running back Isiah Pacheco have been on a fast track to potential fantasy relevance since the start of training camp. Both the Packers and Chiefs offenses…

Drafting potential sleepers isn’t as simple as targeting backups of the highest-profile fantasy running backs. To find the best values, I created my RB Upside Ratings, which are designed to identify RBs whose upside isn’t being fully factored into their average draft position (ADP). Before we dive in, though, there are a couple clarifications we…

Click here to access our 2022 draft guide. Click on an expert to skip ahead Chris Raybon Samantha Previte The must-have app for NFL bettors The best NFL betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win probabilities for your bets DOWNLOAD NOW Chris Raybon WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling MVS’s combination of downfield acumen and a…

Sure, everyone wants Justin Jefferson or Jonathan Taylor on their team, but some of the most impactful value can found once the dust settles after the first few rounds. Leagues can be won by identifying undervalued players in the latter portion of drafts, when you can capitalize on misguided public perceptions. Here are nine players…

With the NFL preseason behind us, the final week of fantasy football draft season has arrived. Here are seven players I am avoiding at cost in every draft, based on their FantasyPros’ average draft positions in half-PPR scoring: _InlineAdBlock 1. Jaylen Waddle, WR14 Waddle was a shoo-in top-12 pick on the heels of a stellar…

Click here to access our 2022 draft guide. Click on an expert to skip ahead Sean Koerner Chris Raybon Samantha Previte The must-have app for NFL bettors The best NFL betting scoreboard Free picks from proven pros Live win probabilities for your bets DOWNLOAD NOW Sean Koerner Jared Goff Goff is one of the last…

Patience is a virtue. The old saying rings true when selecting a quarterback for your fantasy team. There are a ton of good ones floating out there, so why pay a premium at the sacrifice of landing high-upside skill players who could potentially propel you to a championship? Spoiler: You shouldn’t. Our three fantasy experts…

To say the tight end position in fantasy football is top-heavy would be an understatement. There are two obvious studs … and then a whole lot of stuff to parse through. That’s why it’s important to come in with some sort of strategy that allows you to be flexible no matter the scenario you find…