Is D'Andre Swift Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

"I chose a half measure when I should have gone all the way. I'll never make that mistake again." In one of the most famous and quotable scenes of Breaking Bad, Mike Ehrmantraut tells Walter White (in layman's terms to avoid spoilers) that he has to fully commit to this life of crime. He can't put […]

Matthew Stafford Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: The most prolific quarterback in Lions' franchise history returns to the homeland. If you went off the grid this week, Matthew Stafford is returning to Detroit to face his former team in a playoff game. The first-overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft leads the franchise […]

Puka Nacua Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Success is a moving target. Patrick Mahomes threw for 4,100 yards (sixth-best mark in the league) and 27 touchdowns (eighth-best) in 2023. For a quarterback like Derek Carr or Baker Mayfield, those are at or near career-best numbers. For Mahomes, it's a down year. There's zero […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Wild Card Weekend) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Just when you thought we were done, it's Wild Card Weekend and we aren't going anywhere! Pick 'Em pools continue and so does the weekly column. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who play in a format that requires it. The games […]

The Best Of Both Worlds: Recapping The Jared Goff For Matthew Stafford Trade

Whether an already established commodity in the NFL or an incoming rookie with pre-draft hype, trading a haul of assets for a quarterback can be disastrous. The 49ers and Bears traded the farm for Trey Lance and Mitch Trubisky, respectively, during the NFL Draft. Neither earned a second contract with the team that selected them. […]

Daniel Jones Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) said he's continuing to rehab his knee and plans to be ready to play by the start of training camp. Jones tore his ACL in early November, ending his season. Giants' GM Joe Schoen noted that the team plans to continue to build around Jones, but understands that […]

Don "Wink" Martindale and Mike Kafka Expected To Stay In New York

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Monday that he expects both defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to return next season. Both units struggled for the Giants in 2023. The offense ranked 30th in points per game (15.6) and the defense allowed 23.9 points per game, 26th in the […]

Bill Belichick Willing To Give Up Personnel Duties In New England

With his future in New England murky, head coach Bill Belichick admitted Monday that he'd be willing to relinquish general manager duties heading into next season if it helped the team move forward. Belichick led the Patriots to a 4-13 record, the worst in his New England tenure. The offense ranked 31st in points per […]

Carolina Panthers Fire GM Scott Fitterer

The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with general manager Scott Fitterer. The team is now going through a complete overhaul, letting go of head coach Frank Reich earlier this season. The Panthers went 2-15 this season with first-overall pick Bryce Young on the roster. It will be tough sledding for whoever takes over both positions. […]

Commanders Fire Head Coach Ron Rivera

The Washington Commanders have fired head coach Ron Rivera. Rivera spent four seasons in the nation's capital, never leading the team to a winning record, although he did make one postseason appearance in his first season at the helm. Rivera took the Commanders to a 4-13 record this season, the second-worst mark in the league. […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Leads Giants In Receiving In Week 18

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught five passes for 85 yards in the team's 27-10 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Robinson led the team in both categories. It was also his season-high mark for receiving yards. With Tyrod Taylor under center for these final three games, the New York passing game finally […]

Darren Waller Snags Five Passes In Season Finale

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller caught five of his six targets for 45 yards in the team's Week 18 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He briefly left the game in the first half but was able to return quickly. Waller's stat line was a microcosm for his 2023 campaign. Despite being the […]

Darius Slayton Scores For The Third Straight Game

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continued his impressive run at the end of the 2023 season, adding five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown to his season-long totals. It's the third straight game in which Slayton has found paydirt. All those touchdowns came from the arm of veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor. With […]

Saquon Barkley Scores Twice In Victory Over Philadelphia

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley found paydirt twice, propelling his team to an upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. Barkley scored the Giants' first two touchdowns and New York never allowed the Eagles to get back into the game. Outside of the scores, Barkley didn't find a ton of running […]

Tyrod Taylor Throws For Nearly 300 Yards In Season Finale

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (thumb) completed 23 passes for 297 yards and one touchdown while adding 38 yards on the ground. He also tossed one interception in an upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor missed one series in the first quarter because of a thumb injury but was able to return and […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Provides Sneaky WR3 Potential In Week 18

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is putting together better numbers with quarterback Tyrod Taylor under center. In Week 18, the slot receiver draws the Philadelphia Eagles, who are one of the worst defenses against wide receivers. The 23-year-old still doesn't provide much of a threat downfield, but the Giants are putting the football […]

Darren Waller Remains A Low-End TE1 Option Against Philadelphia

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is a much safer option with a veteran quarterback under center. After being shut out for nearly the entire game against Philadelphia two weeks ago, Waller has caught seven passes for 83 yards in just over 60 minutes of game action. The numbers don't pop off of the […]

Jalin Hyatt Not Seeing Enough Usage To Trust In Week 18

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has secured five catches in four weeks, following his first 100-yard performance in Week 12. His snap counts have remained mostly the same, if not better, as he logged a career-high 77 percent of the plays against Los Angeles. He only has himself (and inconsistent quarterback play) to […]

Darius Slayton A Boom/Bust Candidate Again In Week 18

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has posted back-to-back performances of at least 90 yards and one touchdown. The veteran looks to take advantage of another favorable matchup. Two weeks ago against this same Philadelphia secondary, Slayton hit the 90-yard mark on three catches. In both of the last two contests, he's snagged a […]

Saquon Barkley Eyes Repeat Performance Against Philadelphia

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley could again take advantage of a suddenly struggling Philadelphia run defense. Two weeks ago, the former Pro Bowl back dashed for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles have been the fifth-worst defense against fantasy football running backs over the last four weeks, despite being one of the […]

Tyrod Taylor Draws Another Shaky Secondary In Week 18

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (back) is off of the injury report for Week 18, logging limited practices throughout the week. The veteran picks up his second consecutive start and fifth overall this season. In three of those starts, he's drawn some of the weakest secondaries in the NFL (Washington, Los Angeles, and now […]

Ty Chandler Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Ty Chandler has successfully fended off a now-healthy Alexander Mattison in the Minnesota backfield. The pair have flip-flopped roles in recent weeks, with the former picking up the bulk of the touches, and the latter seeing spot work. The second-year back took advantage of his […]

When Will Jacoby Brissett Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Across the globe, thousands and thousands of disgruntled workers believe they deserve a promotion. The person above them in the pecking order has repeatedly failed at their duties. When given a limited opportunity, the disgruntled one excels. The boss is promising a promotion, stringing them along. Just as that new title is within reach, it's […]

When Will Keenan Allen Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Keenan Allen may be done with the 2023 season and the 2023 season may be done with Keenan Allen. The star wideout for the Los Angeles Chargers has missed three straight games with a heel injury. Now, with the Chargers eliminated from playoff contention, there's little reason to bring back the 31-year-old. There's not a […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The final week of the NFL regular season is the toughest to predict. There's a handful of teams fighting for their playoff lives, another group far removed from the picture, and the select few that are locked into their playoff spot and have nothing to play for. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Scores On The Ground In Week 17

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson scored his second touchdown of the 2023 campaign, and the first to come on the ground, in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The touchdown came from 24 yards out. The slot receiver also added six catches for 55 yards. While not his best yardage […]

Darren Waller Scores Double-Digit PPR Points Against Los Angeles

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller secured five of his six targets for 51 yards in the team's narrow home loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It's just the fourth time this season that New York's prized offseason addition hit the double-digit mark for PPR fantasy points and his first since Week 7. Still, […]

Darius Slayton Tops 100 Yards, Scores Against Los Angeles

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton used an 80-yard touchdown bomb to cross triple-digit receiving yards in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Once again, Slayton led the team in receiving and widened the gap between him and the other receiving options on the season. The Rams entered the game frequently […]

Saquon Barkley Contained By Stout Los Angeles Run Defense

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 39 yards on 12 attempts and added three catches for 19 yards in the passing game in the team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. To add to a bad performance, Barkley dropped what could have been the game-winning touchdown. Tyrod Taylor also missed the running […]

Tyrod Taylor Throws For Over 300 Yards In Narrow Loss

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw for 319 yards and a touchdown while adding 40 rushing yards in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He also tossed one interception. The veteran quarterback connected with Darius Slayton on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter for his score and scrambled 31 yards […]