John Brown A Solid Starting Option In Week 7

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (groin) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday and is currently questionable for Week 7. Assuming he's able to practice in full before Sunday and take the field, he is a solid high-end WR3 or flex play in a favorable home matchup against the lowly Dolphins. Brown has caught […]

Josh Allen A Low-End QB1 In Week 7

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has had a bumpy start to the year with seven interceptions and a lost fumble over five games. This week, however, he has an ideal matchup at home against the Dolphins. He has a good chance to put his turnover woes to rest and deliver some solid yardage through the […]

Devin Singletary Could Return This Week, But Is A Risky Start

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) was a full practice participant on Wednesday. Even though he is still listed as questionable for Week 7, he appears to be on track to take the field and make his first appearance since Week 2. The Bills have an excellent matchup at home against the Dolphins, which […]

Fantasy Basketball Busts: Point Guards

Point guard is the deepest position in fantasy basketball. It’s so deep that you can find a high-upside guy like JA Morant in the middle rounds and reliable guys like Jeff Teague or Derrick Rose in the later rounds of drafts. It’s so deep that you can find yourself ending up with a stud like […]

Boston Scott (RB, PHI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott saw his first action with the team this past week, carrying the ball four times for 30 yards. While the team's No. 1 back Jordan Howard led the way with 13 carries, Scott had one more […]

Mohamed Sanu Catches Just Three Passes For 29 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was due for a down game after three straight solid weeks. Quarterback Matt Ryan relied heavily on tight end Austin Hooper and Julio Jones in Week 6, with the two combining for 225 yards. Sanu was fourth on the team in targets in Week 6, with four, and he […]

Calvin Ridley Scores For Second Straight Week

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught four of his six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Week 6. He was third on the team in receptions, targets and yards, behind Julio Jones and tight end Austin Hooper in all three categories. Ridley has four touchdowns through six games this year, which is […]

Julio Jones Catches Eight Passes For 108 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had a solid bounce-back game in Week 6, catching eight passes for 108 yards against the Cardinals. Given the favorable matchup and his underwhelming outputs the previous two weeks, Jones's 108 yards without a score in Week 6 might not fully please his owners, but it was a solid […]

Austin Hooper Dominates Cardinals For 117 Yards And A Score

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper was a terror on the Cardinals Defense in Week 6, catching all eight of his targets for a team-high 117 yards and a touchdown. He's now topped 100 yards in two of his past three games. The Cardinals are an extremely favorable matchup for tight ends so it's not […]

Ito Smith Sees Just Three Touches In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had his best game of the year in Week 5 against the Texans, gaining a total of 64 yards on 11 touches. This week, however, he was barely involved. He didn't receive a single target in the passing game, despite earning a total of ten targets the previous two […]

Devonta Freeman Tops 100 Yards, Scores Twice

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had his best game of the year in Week 6. He gained 118 yards from scrimmage on 22 touches, including three catches on three targets, and scored two receiving touchdowns. Freeman's previous season-high in total yards was exactly 100 in Week 4, a week where he failed to find […]

Matt Ryan Shines With Four Touchdowns In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan took full advantage of a generous Cardinals Defense in Week 6, completing 30-of-36 passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns with no turnovers. This was his second game in a row with four total touchdowns, as he had three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in Week 5. He's thrown […]

Matt Bryant Should See Opportunities In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has only had six field goal attempts through five weeks and has converted four of them, including a 50-yarder. He's 10-for-10 on extra-points. This week, the Falcons face the Cardinals in a game that should be a shootout, or at least should feature a lot of Falcons scoring opportunities. He's […]

Continue Avoiding The Falcons Defense At All Costs

The Falcons Defense has been dreadful all year and they're coming off a game in which they allowed 53 points to the Texans. While the Cardinals, the Falcons' Week 6 opponent, certainly don't have as much offensive firepower as the Texans, they play at a face pace and frequently challenge defenses, which likely won't end […]

Ito Smith Could Be A Sneaky Flex Play In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is the clear No. 2 back on the team behind Devonta Freeman at this point, but he's still been heavily involved in the offense at times this year, especially in the passing game. Last week, Smith had five carries and caught all six of his targets, gaining 45 yards […]

Mohamed Sanu A Decent WR3/Flex Play In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu has been exceptional over the past three weeks, totaling 20 receptions, 208 yards and a touchdown. This week, he has a good opportunity to stay hot as the Falcons face a Cardinals Defense allowing over 400 yards and about 28 points per game. The Falcons have a lot of […]

Start Austin Hooper With Confidence In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has been fantastic so far this season, especially in PPR leagues, but he should be started in all formats without any question this week. The Falcons take on the Cardinals in a Week 6 game that should be very high-scoring. Hooper has 20 targets over the past two weeks […]

Calvin Ridley A Low-End WR2 In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley got back on track last week, catching five passes for 88 yards and a touchdown, after two straight disappointing weeks. This week, Ridley and the Falcons face a very favorable matchup in a Cardinals Defense that's allowing over 400 yards per game. The Falcons should be able to have […]

Devonta Freeman Is A Solid RB2 In Week 6

It's been a sluggish start to the season for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, especially from a rushing perspective as he's averaging just 3.2 yards per carry. However, his heavy involvement in the passing game and his clear status as the team's No. 1 rusher should give Freeman owners confidence heading into Week 6. […]

Julio Jones Should Let Loose In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) sat out Wednesday's practice and was limited on Thursday, but there's little indication that his availability for Sunday's game against the Cardinals is in question at this point. Jones has been a bit underwhelming the past two weeks, totaling seven catches for 94 yards, but this week's matchup […]

Matt Ryan Set For Big Game In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has yet to be held under 300 passing yards in a game and has thrown for multiple touchdowns in all but one game so far this year. This week, he finds himself going up against one of the most favorable defenses for quarterbacks, the Cardinals. Ryan faces a defense this […]

Geronimo Allison (WR, GB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison had a disappointing showing in Week 5, catching just two passes for 28 yards. However, on the bright side, he did lead all Packers wide receivers in targets with six, two more than Marquez Valdes-Scantling. […]

Diontae Johnson (WR, PIT) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has earned at least six targets in three straight games and led the team with eight targets in Week 5 against the Ravens. He only turned his eight targets this past week into 27 yards, but […]

Ted Ginn (WR, NO) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught his first touchdown of the year in Week 5, a 33-yard score that provided the bulk of his statline for the game, which was two catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. Ginn was […]

Ito Smith (RB, ATL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Atlanta Falcons have two things going for them that every fantasy owner should love: they have an elite offense and a horrendous defense. As a result, you can expect a lot of fantasy points to be scored from the Falcons' skill […]

Julio Jones Quiet Amidst Big Offensive Day For Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones finished Week 5 with a disappointing line, catching just three of his seven targets for 42 yards. Matt Ryan threw for 330 yards in the game and the team scored a total of four touchdowns, but Jones was far from center stage in the offensive outburst. Calvin Ridley led […]

Mohamed Sanu Scores His First Touchdown Of The Year

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu has now put together three straight strong outings dating back to Week 3. This week, Sanu caught all five of his targets for 42 yards and a touchdown, his first score of the year. Sanu now has 20 receptions over his last three games. The Falcons' passing attack is […]

Austin Hooper Catches Six Passes For 56 Yards In Week 5

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper continued his strong start to the season in Week 5, catching six of his nine targets for 56 yards. He's now caught six-or-more passes in four of five games this year, a fantastic clip for a tight end, especially in PPR leagues. Hooper tied with Calvin Ridley for the […]

Calvin Ridley Leads Falcons In Receiving In Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a solid bounce-back game in Week 5 after two straight disappointing outings. Ridley caught five of his nine targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Week 5. He led the team in receiving yards in the game and tied with Austin Hooper for the team lead in […]

Ito Smith Gains 64 Total Yards In Week 5

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had his biggest yardage output on the season in Week 5. He rushed five times for 19 yards and caught all six of his targets for 45 yards. He's still the clear No. 2 behind Devonta Freeman but he actually received one more target than Freeman this week, which […]