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Most fantasy football leagues are in the middle of playoffs. If you missed the cut this season and happen to be in a keeper or dynasty league, keep an eye out Ryan McDowell‘s dynasty content to help you build for 2019. As for those of you battling for a league championship, this piece is for you.…

Before moving on to Week 15, let’s break down some key fantasy football performances from this Sunday’s action. Sunday’s slate of games featured double-digit victories for the Packers, Saints, Giants and Lions, one of the wildest endings ever between the Dolphins and Patriots, as well as crushing overtime losses for the Ravens and Eagles. The…

Pittsburgh Steelers stud running back James Conner suffered a sprained ankle and won’t suit up Sunday. Conner has an elite smash-spot against the Raiders this week, so his absence will make a huge impact in both DFS and season-long fantasy leagues. Hybrid-back Jaylen Samuels is the next man up , but old man Stevan Ridley could…

Click the links below to navigate to our experts’ Week 14 fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR formats. Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End Defense/Special Teams Kicker Individual Defensive Players Week 14 NFL Injury Report: James Conner, More Fantasy Football Starters to MonitorRead now Week…

I’ll be breaking down the top wide receiver/cornerback matchups every week throughout the 2018 NFL season. Below is a data-driven analysis of the week’s best passing-game matchup, seven potential shadow matchups and an additional nine potential non-shadow matchups. At the end, I’ll wrap up with a quick look at plus and minus matchups. Visit the…

Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. We are in the final month of the year, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 23.9 points per game per team entering Thursday. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m.…

Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. We are in the final month of the year, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 23.9 points per game per team entering Thursday. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1…

More fantasy playoffs chaos has struck: Odell Beckham Jr. will miss Sunday’s matchup against the Redskins due to a bruised quad. This means no part four to the Beckham-Josh Norman rivalry, and no No. 1 wide receiver for the Giants and fantasy owners alike. The only wide receivers with a higher target share than OBJ…

Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs We are in the final month of the year, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 23.9 points per game per team. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.…

Action Network senior editor Bryan Mears introduced the funnel defense metric last season, and after a brief hiatus, it has made its glorious return. These ratings use advanced data to analyze situations in which teams are more likely to pass or run than they usually do. For a comprehensive explanation of how Bryan developed this…

The NFL is a matchup-driven league. Offensive coordinators are always looking to scheme their playmakers into one-on-one situations against a defender, while defensive coordinators will attempt to do anything in their power to upset the timing and rhythm of the opposing quarterback. Despite the obvious impact that defenses have on opposing offenses, fantasy players are…

In this article, I compare players with similar ESPN fantasy projections based on our Action Network Consensus Rankings and projections. In doing so, I advocate starting players with higher upside and fading comparable players with downside risk. All rankings and projections are based on PPR scoring. Reported player projections are based on median expected outcome and…

READ THE REST OF THIS PIECE ON FANTASYLABS  We are in the final month of the year, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 23.9 points per game per team. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In…

Here’s a breakdown of five notable wide receivers featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 14 fantasy football rankings. Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now The No. 1 WR Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers Brown is back on top with an average rank of 1.3 in PPR formats, and deservedly so.…

Which tight ends have the most favorable fantasy matchups? Who is the best streaming option? And who has a poor matchup? Here’s a breakdown of five notable tight ends featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 14 fantasy football rankings. The No. 1 TE Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Kelce simply can’t be…

Which running backs have the most favorable fantasy matchups? Which backs are in unfavorable spots? Here’s a breakdown of five notable running backs featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 14 fantasy football rankings. Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now The No. 1 RB Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers It’s been a…

Most fantasy football playoffs start this week. If you missed the playoffs this season and happen to be in a keeper or dynasty league, check out Ryan McDowell‘s dynasty content to help you build for 2019. As for the rest of you battling for a league championship, this piece is for you. The time for…

Which quarterbacks have the most favorable fantasy matchups? Who is the best streaming option? And who has a poor matchup? Here’s a breakdown of five notable quarterbacks featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 14 fantasy football rankings. Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now The No. 1 QB Patrick Mahomes,…

Before moving on to Week 14, let’s break down some key fantasy football performances from this Sunday’s action. Sunday’s slate of games featured double-digit victories for the Ravens, Rams, Broncos, Texans, Seahawks and Patriots, last-gasp losses for the Jets, Colts, Bills and Bears, as well as the end of an era in Green Bay after…

Click the links below to navigate to our experts’ Week 13 fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR formats. Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End Defense/Special Teams Kicker Individual Defensive Players Week 13 NFL Injury Report: Melvin Gordon, More Fantasy Football Starters to MonitorRead now Week…

Below you’ll find my tiers for Week 13 fantasy football. These are based on standard scoring and cover every position. As a reminder, these tiers are not updated after publication. If you want my most up-to-date rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR leagues, check out this post. Jump to a position: Quarterback | Running…

The Chargers will be without their three-down workhorse for the next few weeks. The team announced Monday that Melvin Gordon suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during their win over the Cardinals and that his status will be evaluated week-to-week. Gordon’s absence for their matchup against the Steelers will elevate Austin Ekeler to…

READ THE REST OF THIS PIECE ON FANTASYLABS The bye weeks are over, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m…

Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. The bye weeks are over, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown,…

UPDATE (11/23/2020): Still victorious. UPDATE (9/20/2019): Victory. UPDATE (2/13/2019): In Week 17, the Steelers deactivated Antonio Brown because of a phantom injury after he reportedly threw a temper tantrum (and a football at quarterback Ben Roethlisberger) in practice. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was named the team’s 2018 MVP, and Brown has formally requested that the…

The Fantasy Football Market Share Report presents team-specific usage splits in easy-to-analyze visual form. For more information, see the first piece in the series. Twelve weeks of the regular season are in the books, and some market-share dominators have certainly emerged. To view all snap, rush, receiving and red zone data, check out the graphs below. They’re…

Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. The bye weeks are over, and the 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 13-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown,…

Action Network senior editor Bryan Mears introduced the funnel defense metric last season, and after a brief hiatus, it has made its glorious return. These ratings use advanced data to analyze situations in which teams are more likely to pass or run than they usually do. For a comprehensive explanation of how Bryan developed this…

In this article, I compare players with similar ESPN fantasy projections based on our Action Network Consensus Rankings and projections. In doing so, I advocate starting players with higher upside and fading comparable players with downside risk. All rankings and projections are based on PPR scoring. Reported player projections are based on median expected outcome and…

I’ll be breaking down the top wide receiver/cornerback matchups every week throughout the 2018 NFL season. Below is a data-driven analysis of the week’s best passing-game matchup, 10 potential shadow matchups and an additional eight potential non-shadow matchups. At the end, I’ll wrap up with a quick look at plus and minus matchups. Visit the…

The NFL is a matchup-driven league. Offensive coordinators are always looking to scheme their playmakers into one-on-one situations against a defender, while defensive coordinators will attempt to do anything in their power to upset the timing and rhythm of the opposing quarterback. Despite the obvious impact that defenses have on opposing offenses, fantasy players are…

Which tight ends have the most favorable fantasy matchups? Who is the best streaming option? And who has a poor matchup? Here’s a breakdown of five notable tight ends featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 13 fantasy football rankings. Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now The No. 1 TE…

Here’s a breakdown of five notable wide receivers featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 13 fantasy football rankings. Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now No. 1 WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Michael Thomas share the top spot among receivers in PPR formats this week, sporting an average rank of 2.7…

Which running backs have the most favorable fantasy matchups? Which backs should you consider sitting? Here’s a breakdown of five notable running backs featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 13 fantasy football rankings. Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now The No. 1 RB Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams Gurley disappointed…

Many fantasy football teams are making their final playoff push over the next two weeks, so we’ll be taking a longer-term approach to recommendations. If you’re scouring the waiver wire this late in the season, it’s likely for one of three reasons: Your fantasy team lacks the scoring upside to contend with your league’s top…

Each week of the NFL season I will highlight risers and fallers in dynasty leagues — one player to trade for, one to trade away, one to add and one to drop. Dynasty Risers Trade for: Melvin Gordon, RB, Los Angeles Chargers Gordon suffered a knee injury that will likely keep him out for the…

Kerryon Johnson is reportedly week-to-week with a sprained knee. The stud rookie running back had taken over the Lions’ backfield duties, so his potential absence will open up plenty of opportunity for LeGarrette Blount, Theo Riddick and even Zach Zenner against the Bears on Thanksgiving. None of the aforementioned backs are set up particularly well…

Click the links below to navigate to our experts’ Week 12 fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR formats. Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End Defense/Special Teams Kicker Individual Defensive Players Week 12 NFL Injury Report: Kerryon Johnson, Marcus Mariota, More Fantasy Football Starters to MonitorRead…

Below you’ll find my tiers for Week 12 fantasy football. These are based on standard scoring and cover every position. As a reminder, these tiers are not updated after publication. If you want my most up-to-date rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR leagues, check out this post. Jump to a position: Quarterback | Running…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. The 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at three tight ends at the…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. The 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at five wide receivers at the…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. The 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at five running backs at the…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs.  The 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at three quarterbacks at the top…

The NFL is a matchup-driven league. Offensive coordinators are always looking to scheme their playmakers into one-on-one situations against a defender, while defensive coordinators will attempt to do anything in their power to upset the timing and rhythm of the opposing quarterback. Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings for Every PositionRead now Despite the obvious impact…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. Thanksgiving is here, and the NFL is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.2 points per game per team. Eat some pie, loosen your belt and enjoy a three-game Turkey Day slate while spending time with people you can barely tolerate. The action…

There are just two teams on bye in Week 12: The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams. Many fantasy football teams are making their final playoff push over the next two weeks, so we’ll be taking a longer-term approach to waiver recommendations. Most fantasy teams are no longer looking for potential breakouts to stash…

Each week of the NFL season I will highlight risers and fallers in dynasty leagues — one player to trade for, one to trade away, one to add and one to drop. Dynasty Risers Trade for: Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks After weeks of barely seeing the field, the Seahawks have finally started to make…

Before moving on to Week 12, let’s break down some key fantasy football performances from this Sunday’s action. Sunday’s action featured 30-plus point performances from the Colts, Bucs, Giants and Saints, last-second wins for the Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders and Broncos. As always, there were plenty of fantasy studs and duds along the way. The following…

Click the links below to navigate to our experts’ Week 11 fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR formats. Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End Defense/Special Teams Kicker Individual Defensive Players Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets for Week 11: Snag Anthony Miller While You Still CanRead…

Below you’ll find my tiers for Week 11 fantasy football. These are based on standard scoring and cover every position. As a reminder, these tiers are not updated after publication. If you want my most up-to-date rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR leagues, check out this post. Jump to a position: Quarterback | Running…

The NFL is a matchup-driven league. Offensive coordinators are always looking to scheme their playmakers into one-on-one situations against a defender, while defensive coordinators will attempt to do anything in their power to upset the timing and rhythm of the opposing quarterback. Despite the obvious impact that defenses have on opposing offenses, fantasy players are…

I’ll be breaking down the top wide receiver/cornerback matchups every week throughout the 2018 NFL season. Below is a data-driven analysis of the week’s best passing-game matchup, eight potential shadow matchups and an additional six potential non-shadow matchups. At the end, I’ll wrap up with a quick look at plus and minus matchups. Check back…

The Lamar Jackson era could finally be upon us. Joe Flacco (hip) is doubtful and not expected to suit up for Sunday’s matchup against the Bengals. Jackson is expected to start over Robert Griffin III if Flacco is ruled out, but RG3 is reportedly still expected to be involved in sub-packages. Jackson has completed 7-of-12…

In this article, I compare players with similar ESPN fantasy projections based on our Action Network Consensus Rankings and projections. In doing so, I advocate starting players with higher upside and fading comparable players with downside risk. All rankings and projections are based on PPR scoring. Reported player projections are based on median expected outcome and…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. The 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.1 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at the tight ends at the…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. The 2018 NFL season is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.1 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at the wide receivers at…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. We’re in the second half of the 2018 NFL season, and we’re still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.1 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown,…

Only one month until fantasy football playoffs begin. Hopefully you’ve made some trades over the past 10 weeks to position your team for a playoff fun. But perhaps injuries, bad luck and/or poor decision-making has your squad facing the brutal reality of simply trying to avoid your league’s last-place punishment. Either way: It’s time to…

See the full version of this piece at FantasyLabs. The 2018 NFL season, is still on pace for a record-breaking campaign with an average of 24.1 points per game per team. The action continues with a 10-game main slate that kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at the quarterbacks at the top of…

Which tight ends have the most favorable fantasy matchups? Who is the best streaming option? And who has a poor matchup? Here’s a breakdown of five notable tight ends featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 11 fantasy football rankings. The No. 1 TE Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Kelce leads his team…

Here’s a breakdown of five notable wide receivers featured in Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman’s Week 11 fantasy football rankings. The No. 1 WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints Thomas is in a nuclear spot against a banged up Eagles secondary that just lost their best corner in Ronald Darby to a torn ACL. Jalen…