Devonta Freeman A Flex Play In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot) returned to practice without limitations on Tuesday and should be good to go for Week 13 against the Saints. Freeman has had a rough year running the ball, but his struggles gained some promising context when the team's running game plummeted even further with him out. Brian Hill […]

Julio Jones Sits Out Tuesday Practice, Could Miss Week 13

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) was injured during the team's Week 12 game against the Buccaneers. He returned to the game, but he's clearly still nursing the injury as he's yet to practice this week. The Falcons are on a short week of rest with a game against the Saints on Thanksgiving. Jones […]

Matt Ryan A Low-End QB1 In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a rough game in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He was sacked six times in the game, had a season-low completion percentage of 50% and failed to score a touchdown. This week, Ryan faces the Saints, who he played just three weeks ago. In his last matchup against the […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny had a breakout performance in Week 12 against the Eagles, carrying the ball 14 times for 129 yards and a touchdown. It was a season-high in carries for Penny and the first time he'd topped 65 yards […]

A.J. Brown (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Don't look now, but the Tennessee Titans are right in the thick of the AFC playoff race and rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown has been a big reason why. The team is 4-0 this year when Brown has either 90-plus receiving yards […]

Benny Snell Jr. (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Benny Snell Jr. led the way for the Pittsburgh Steelers backfield in Week 12 against the Bengals. He carried the ball 21 times for 98 yards while no other running back had more than six carries in the game. Jaylen Samuels earned […]

N'Keal Harry (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry scored the only touchdown in the team's 13-9 victory over the Cowboys this past week. In a game where the team was without wide receivers Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion), they needed […]

Lions Defense Performs Adequately In Week 12

The Lions Defense came up with a fumble recovery and an interception against the Redskins in Week 12. They held the Redskins to 19 points on the day and recorded three sacks on quarterback Dwayne Haskins. This was the first time the Lions held an opponent under 20 points since Week 2, when the Chargers […]

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 12

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater provided over half of the team's points in their 19-16 loss to the Redskins in Week 12. He converted three of his four field goal attempts, including a 49-yarder, and also converted his only extra-point attempt. Prater has been a solid fantasy kicker all year, hitting 85% of his attempts. […]

T.J. Hockenson Goes Without A Catch In Week 12

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was held without a catch in the team's 19-16 loss to the Redskins in Week 12. He was targeted twice in the game. Hockenson had shown up on the injury report with a shoulder injury in the days leading up to the game and was questionable almost up until […]

Danny Amendola Catches Three Passes For 21 Yards

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola caught all three of his targets in Week 12 and went on to gain 21 yards on the day. Amendola has continued to be involved in the offense, with at least three catches in six straight games now, but he's only topped 50 receiving yards three times this year. […]

Marvin Jones Catches Five Passes On 11 Targets

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones was certainly a favorite target of quarterback Jeff Driskel in the team's Week 12 loss to the Redskins. Unfortunately, he and Driskel struggled to connect on a number of their attempts. Jones earned a team-high 11 targets in the game, while no other Lion had more than four. Jones […]

Kenny Golladay Goes For 61 Yards In Week 12

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught all four of his targets in Week 12 for 61 yards. He led the team in receiving yards in the game. The Lions' passing game struggled in Week 12 as quarterback Jeff Driskel threw for only 207 yards and was picked off three times. Golladay's value certainly takes […]

J.D. McKissic Sees Just Three Touches In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back J.D. McKissic wasn't able to contribute much in Week 12, carrying the ball one time for three yards while adding two receptions for 17 yards. This was his first game in over a month with fewer than three receptions and his lowest yardage output since Week 8. The Lions have leaned […]

Ty Johnson Gains Just 21 Yards In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson wasn't able to do much with his limited touches in Week 12 against the Redskins. Johnson carried the ball four times for 11 yards and added two catches for 10 yards on two targets. He's failed to top 25 yards from scrimmage in three straight games now. Bo Scarbrough […]

Bo Scarbrough Rushes For 98 Yards In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough was the lead rusher for the team for the second straight week in Week 12. He carried the ball 18 times for 98 yards as no other Detroit running back had more than four carries. Scarbrough is the clear No. 1 running back in Detroit right now and it […]

Jeff Driskel Throws Three Interceptions In Week 12

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel struggled against the Redskins in Week 12, throwing three interceptions in the team's 19-16 loss. Driskel completed 20-of-33 passes in the game for 207 yards and a touchdown. He also added 63 rushing yards. His fantasy day wasn't a complete disaster, but given the favorable matchup and his solid showing […]

Peyton Barber Goes For Just 32 Yards In Week 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber struggled to get much of anything going in Week 12 against the Falcons. He carried the ball 11 times for 32 yards, with no rushes of more than eight yards. Ronald Jones II was the team's leading rusher in the game, gaining 51 yards on 12 carries. It's […]

Ronald Jones II Rushes For 51 Yards And A Touchdown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II carried the ball 12 times for 51 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons in Week 12. He also caught three passes on three targets for 16 yards. Peyton Barber had just one fewer carry than Jones in the game, but gained only 32 yards, compared with […]

Jameis Winston Throws For Three Touchdowns In Week 12

In Week 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston recorded his first three-touchdown game since Week 4. He completed 18-of-28 passes for 313 yards on the day, the second straight week he'd thrown for exactly 313 yards. Winston had two interceptions in the game, his third straight game with at least two picks. Still, owners […]

Falcons Defense Pummeled By Buccaneers

The Falcons Defense had been rolling for two straight weeks following their bye in Week 9. However, this week, they fell back to earth in a big way. The Buccaneers lit them up for 35 points with 313 passing yards and 133 rushing yards. Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston threw two interceptions in the game, but […]

Younghoe Koo Perfect 3-For-3 On Field Goals In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo stayed hot in Week 12, converting all three of his field goal attempts and his only extra-point attempt. He is now 10-for-11 on field goal attempts through three games as a Falcon. Koo is very much a solid starting option at kicker going forward. He'll look to keep the good […]

Jaeden Graham Reels In 53-Yard Catch In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham had just one reception in Week 12, but luckily it was the team's biggest offensive play of the day. Graham had a 53-yard reception that nearly equalled the 55 receiving yards he had all year coming into the game. With Austin Hooper (knee) out, Graham has seen a slight […]

Julio Jones Catches Five Passes For 68 Yards In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) briefly left the game in Week 12 with a shoulder injury, but returned, despite the team trailing by a wide margin. Jones didn't have one of his best games in Week 12, finishing third on the team in both receiving yards and targets behind Calvin Ridley and Russell […]

Russell Gage Records Eight Catches In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage had a career-best day in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He caught eight of his ten targets for 76 yards in the game. All three of those stats were season-highs for Gage and his eight catches led the team in Week 12. Gage has at least four receptions in […]

Calvin Ridley Totals 100 Yards With A Touchdown In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was one of the team's lone bright spots in a 35-22 Week 12 loss to the Buccaneers. Ridley was targeted a team-high 14 times in the game and came down with eight receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 15-yard carry in the game to […]

Brian Hill Completely Stuffed In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill struggled for the second straight game in Week 12. He carried the ball nine times and managed to gain just 14 yards. He caught three passes in the game, which is nice for PPR formats, but gained only 13 yards on the three catches. This performance comes a week […]

Qadree Ollison Scores In Second Straight Game

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Qadree Ollison found his way into the end zone for the second straight game in Week 12. Ollison carried the ball eight times for 20 yards and a score while adding a seven-yard reception. It was a heavier workload for him this week after he saw just four carries and […]

Matt Ryan Struggles, Fails To Score In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a rough game in Week 12, despite a favorable matchup against the Buccaneers at home. Ryan completed 23-of-46 passes on the day for 271 yards. He failed to score a touchdown in the game. He threw an interception, lost a fumble and he was sacked a total of six […]

Bills Defense Smothers Broncos In Week 12

The Bills Defense came out strong in Week 12, holding the Broncos to just three points on the day, the fewest points the team has given up all year. The Broncos only managed 49 passing yards and 85 rushing yards in the game. The Bills recorded four sacks on quarterback Brandon Allen and added an […]