Category: Fantasy Football

Please raise your hand if you feel personally victimized by the Week 14 byes. Amid the chaos of the holiday season, make sure to swap out any Eagles, Patriots, Dolphins or Colts players, replace players such as Adam Thielen (ankle), and monitor the statuses of questionable players like D’Andre Swift (shoulder), Dalvin Cook (shoulder), James…

Another week in the NFL is in the books. Backup quarterbacks continued to play key roles this week with Daniel Jones (neck) and Jalen Hurts (out) both getting added to the injury reports. Mike Glennon, Gardner Minshew II, Taysom Hill and Andy Dalton each got their first start for their respective teams, though Minshew was…

Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, especially with four teams on bye. Amid the chaos of the holiday season, make sure to swap out any Panthers, Browns, Packers or Titans players, replace players such as Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alvin Kamara (knee), and monitor the statuses of questionable players such as…

On the Thursday edition of the Fantasy Flex podcast, my colleague Brandon Anderson and I play a fun game we’re calling, “Play, Hold, Drop.” The rules are the same as a familiar game, FMK, which stands for — well, you know. Each week, we will review three players at each position — quarterback, running back,…

Week 13 is upon us. The holiday week kicked off on Thanksgiving Day with a three-game slate, starting with a snooze fest between the Lions and Bears. The other two contests were thankfully a bit more captivating: The Raiders bested the Cowboys in an overtime thriller and the Bills trounced the Saints 31-6. Backup quarterbacks…

Another week in the NFL is in the books. Week 12 kicked off on Thanksgiving Day with a three-game slate, starting with a duel between Andy Dalton and Jared Goff. The teams mustered 30 points. The other two games were thankfully a bit more exciting and included an overtime thriller between the Raiders and Cowboys…

Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, even with just two teams on bye. Amid the chaos of Thanksgiving weekend and Black Friday mayhem, make sure to swap out any Chiefs or Cardinals players, replace players such as Aaron Jones (knee) and monitor the statuses of questionable players such as Cordarrelle Patterson…

Week 11 was another wild ride in the NFL. The week kicked off on Thursday night with a Super Bowl 2017 rematch between the Patriots and Falcons, which ended in a similar fashion. Three of the best teams in the NFL were defeated in shocking upsets: The Bills were defeated by the Colts, who were…

Week 11 was an electric week of football. The slate kicked off on Thursday night with a Super Bowl 2017 rematch between the Patriots and Falcons, which ended in a similar fashion. Upsets and backup quarterbacks were a theme once again: The Bills, Titans and Packers were defeated by the Colts, Texans and Vikings respectively,…

Which fantasy football players should you sell high on ahead of your league’s trade deadline to make a strong playoff push? Our experts highlight 13 quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends to shop below. Fantasy Sell Highs For Trade Deadline Jump ahead to: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs Fantasy QBs To…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used for years. I’ve parlayed that success into weekly recommendations for 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 need a short-term rental. Note that…

Whether you’re guaranteed to make your league’s fantasy football playoffs or a longshot throwing a Hail Mary over the final stretch, our experts are here to help mentally prepare you for a championship run. They guide you through ways to improve you roster before the fantasy football playoffs and how to best manage your team…

If it feels like the first set of fantasy football trade deadlines snuck up on you, don’t worry — our experts are here to guide you through the top players to target. They reveal which fantasy wide receivers worth looking to make deals for ahead of trade deadlines, including “buy low” players. More Buy Lows:…

With the relative lack of premium depth at the position, tight ends can offer an edge in fantasy football — the type of edge that could make a difference in the playoffs. That’s why, with the first trade deadlines scheduled for Week 11, our experts highlight tight ends worth targeting below. Find out why they…

The early wave of fantasy football trade deadlines is approaching, with the deadline for Yahoo! leagues that use the default settings slated for Nov. 20 — aka the Saturday before the rest of Week 12 kicks off. Whether your deadline is rapidly approaching or you have more time, our experts have you covered with their…

In need of a quarterback for the fantasy football playoff push? Our experts are here to help. Find out why they think it’s worth targeting Russell Wilson and Jalen Hurts ahead of fantasy football trade deadlines. More Buy Lows: RB | WR | TE QBs To Buy Low In Fantasy Trades Jalen Hurts, Eagles Chris…

Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, even with just two teams on bye. Make sure to swap out any Broncos or Rams players before lineups lock, replace players such as Aaron Jones, and monitor the active/inactive statuses of key players such as Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle), Damien Harris (concussion), Nick Chubb (COVID-19),…

NFL Week 10 was another head-scratching week of football. On the transaction front, former first overall draft pick Cam Newton signed with his former team in the Panthers to replace an injured (and struggling) Sam Darnold. And Odell Beckham Jr. found a new home in Los Angeles one day before Rams receiver Robert Woods tore…

Week 10 was another wild week of football. Former No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton was signed last-minute by his former team, the Carolina Panthers, to replace an injured — and struggling — Sam Darnold. Odell Beckham Jr. found a new home in Los Angeles, though may have brought some bad luck with him. Multiple…

Target D’Onta Foreman In Fantasy? Samantha Previte Foreman led the Tennessee backfield in Week 10 ahead of both Adrian Peterson and Jeremy McNichols and saw 11 carries for 30 yards. He also reeled in two of two targets for 48 yards, tallying nearly three times the scrimmage yards of Peterson and McNichols combined. This is…

Fantasy football start-sit decisions get more important every week, especially for players who straddle the line between tiers or find themselves in unique situations. With that in mind, our expert ranker walks you through key decisions for players like Saints running back Mark Ingram and Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup. If you’re in need of…

James Robinson Fantasy Update Jaguars running back James Robinson is active for Week 10, making him a must-start despite a difficult matchup against the Colts’ stout rush defense thanks to his workload and talent, which are enough to keep him well inside the RB2 tier. Koerner’s Final Fantasy Tiers For Week 10Read now Editor’s note:…

Update: Odell Beckham Jr. is set to make his debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, when they head to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. It turns out that fellow Rams WR Robert Woods tore his ACL during practice on Friday. His loss will impact OBJ’s fantasy football outlook now…

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) are questionable heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Panthers and Arizona could be playing shorthanded once again. More Injury Reports: Chris Godwin, James Robinson, Alvin Kamara Kyler Murray Injury Report Murray was injured after tossing a late interception that iced the team’s Week 8…

Running back Alvin Kamara (knee) is battling an ominous injury that could hold him out of the Saints’ Week 10 contest against the Titans. More Injury Reports: Kyler Murray & DeAndre Hopkins, Chris Godwin, James Robinson Alvin Kamara Injury Report Kamara has missed two practices in a row while dealing with a knee issue he…

Receiver Chris Godwin (foot) was added to the injury report on Wednesday, which could leave the Buccaneers quite lean off their Week 9 bye. More Injury Reports: Kyler Murray & DeAndre Hopkins, James Robinson, Alvin Kamara Chris Godwin Injury Report Godwin is dealing with a mysterious foot injury that popped up on Wednesday and has…

On the Thursday edition of the Fantasy Flex podcast, my colleague Brandon Anderson and I play a fun game we’re calling, “Play, Hold, Drop.” The rules are the same as a familiar game, FMK, which stands for — well, you know. Each week, we will review three players at each position — quarterback, running back,…

Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, especially with four teams on bye. Make sure to swap out any Bears, Bengals, Texans or Giants players before lineups lock, replace players such as Chase Edmonds, and monitor the active/inactive statuses of key players such as Tua Tagovailoa (finger), Kyler Murray (ankle), DeAndre Hopkins…

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 and on Action’s Fantasy Flex podcast every Thursday hosted by yours truly. Fantasy Trade Questions In Search Of Running Back Help Kevin writes: “Do I trade Adrian Peterson, Ja’Marr…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used for years. I’ve parlayed that success into weekly recommendations for 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 need a short-term rental. Note that…

Week 9 was rife with news off the field. The week itself began with major news regarding Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs III. Ruggs was released from the team after he was arrested and charged with several felonies, including DUI resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or seriously bodily harm, for his involvement…

Week 9 of the NFL season was one of the most confusing slates of football I’ve ever experienced. Both the Bills and Cowboys were double-digit favorites entering the week and were upset by the Jaguars and Broncos, respectively. Backup signal-callers Jordan Love, Colt McCoy, Jacoby Brissett, Mike White and Trevor Siemian got the starts for…

“Streaming” quarterbacks, defenses and kickers has been a fantasy football strategy I’ve successfully used for years. I’ve parlayed that success into weekly recommendations for 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 need a short-term rental. Note that…

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 and on Action’s Fantasy Flex podcast every Thursday hosted by yours truly. Derrick Henry Fallout Do I Drop Derrick Henry?  Les writes: “Should I drop [Derrick] Henry now? Or…

Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, especially with four teams on bye. Make sure to swap out any Lions, Seahawks, Buccaneers or Washington players before lineups lock and replace players such as Aaron Rodgers, A.J. Green, Derrick Henry, Henry Ruggs and Calvin Ridley — all of whom will miss at least…

Week 8 was quite the head-scratcher. The week kicked off with a Davante Adams-less and Allen Lazard-less Packers team handing the previously unbeaten Cardinals their first loss of the year. The Sunday slate was disrupted with Jamaal Williams, Calvin Ridley and Dak Prescott all being last-minute scratches from their respective games. James Robinson appeared to have…

Once Drew Brees retired, fans and fantasy football managers alike awaited news of who would be the heir to the future Hall-of-Famer in New Orleans, with Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill competing for that right throughout training camp and the preseason. Winston won the job, but his season came to an unfortunate end after he…

Fantasy football managers walked into the Kenneth Gainwell honey pot last week. With Miles Sanders sidelined, all signs pointed to Gainwell being the Eagles’ new lead back, but it was Boston Scott who emerged as such. The real question might not be whether to roster Scott, rather whether you’re willing to trust Eagles head coach…

Week 8 of the NFL season was both confusing and frustrating. A Matt Nagy-less Justin Fields finally popped off for fantasy — on most managers’ benches. Rob Gronkowski returned from a rib injury, only to be knocked out of the game with back spasms. Calvin Ridley, Jamaal Williams and Dak Prescott were late scratches. James…

Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, but thankfully the bye-ocalypse is over. The good news is just two teams are on bye this week — the Raiders and Ravens — meaning your lineups should be looking a bit more robust than last week. Below are some players at each position you…