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The #1 Overall Pick for 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts - Top 5 Candidates
The 2025 fantasy football season is over for most fantasy football managers. To make a long story short -- if you had one of the top-5 running backs, you were far more likely to make it to the fantasy championship than if you didn't. 2025 marked yet another season in which the top RBs were far more […]
John JohnsonLegit Breakouts or Flukes? Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Luther Burden III, Michael Mayer Fantasy Football Outlooks
The 2025 fantasy football season is over for the majority of teams. But fantasy managers playing in public ESPN leagues, Daily Fantasy Sports players, and plenty of others are interested in Week 18's slate of games. Some players really don't have statement performances until their second-to-last week of the season. Starters get injured all the […]
John JohnsonIs Dalton Kincaid Out For The Season? Injury Update On Coming Back For Fantasy Football (Week 18)
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) is unfortunately in the midst of another injury-riddled season in his third year in the NFL. He's looked quite promising in the games he's been able to string together, especially this season. But he played in 16 games in his rookie season, just 13 games last year, and […]
John JohnsonIs Davante Adams Out For The Season? Injury Update On Coming Back For Fantasy Football (Week 18)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) missed Week 16 due to a hamstring injury. He's now 33 years old, and these types of injuries can be quite serious for older players. While most fantasy football leagues concluded their championships in Week 17, some extend into Week 18, and DFS fantasy managers have the […]
John JohnsonIs George Kittle Out For The Season? Injury Update On Coming Back For Fantasy Football (Week 18)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) is dealing with a low-to-mid ankle sprain that he suffered in his team's Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Kittle has been one of the best tight ends in the NFL since he entered the league, and it was a disappointing outcome for both 49ers fans […]
John JohnsonDylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, Michael Carter: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17
Cleveland Browns running backs Dylan Sampson (hand) and Raheim Sanders will have more opportunities to touch the football in Week 17. The Browns starting RB, Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) is out for the season after suffering a gruesome leg injury in Week 16. Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter also stands to benefit workload-wise since […]
John JohnsonKenneth Gainwell, Tony Pollard, Jaylen Warren: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17
The running back position is quite interesting in championship week. Any starting RB as well as a handful of RB2s should be considered for starting lineups. Even the "lower-tier" starting RBs can be quite valuable for fantasy teams. We just saw Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard, who was one of the biggest draft busts […]
John JohnsonParker Washington, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jakobi Meyers: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17
Week 17 is coming up. Whether you're fighting for your fantasy football league championship, hoping to get some winnings from placing highly, or just trying to avoid being the toilet bowl loser, finding who to start at wide receiver is always important. Many WRs, like Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Emeka Egbuka, have been tough to […]
John JohnsonGeorge Kittle Injury Report: Will Kittle Play in Week 17 for Fantasy Football?
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) had a huge game in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in the game -- if he hadn't, his day could have been even bigger. Kittle, when healthy, has been one of fantasy football's best tight ends. With 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk […]
John JohnsonIs DK Metcalf Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 17)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf isn't necessarily dealing with an injury. Instead, he was involved in an altercation with a fan of the Detroit Lions in his team's Week 16 win over that team. Metcalf's antics didn't go unpunished by the NFL, and now he'll have to take some time away from the game […]
John JohnsonLamar Jackson Injury Report: Will Jackson Play in Week 17 for Fantasy Football?
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) has had a tumultuous season in 2025, just one year after being the QB1 overall in fantasy football. In 2024, he threw for 4,172 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and just four interceptions, adding 915 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Through Week 16, he's thrown for just […]
John JohnsonLegit Breakouts or Flukes? Tyler Shough, Parker Washington, Kalif Raymond Fantasy Football Outlooks
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington, and Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond all had (arguably) surprisingly good performances in Week 16. With championship week coming up in most fantasy leagues, you might be wondering if you should add any of these players and potentially start them in Week […]
John JohnsonLegit Breakouts or Flukes? Kyle Pitts Sr., Kirk Cousins, Colby Parkinson Fantasy Football Outlooks
Week 15 has concluded, and despite being nearly done with the 2025 NFL season, we still saw players have surprise performances that made fantasy managers consider grabbing them off waivers and starting them in Week 16, even with potential elimination on the line. The fantasy playoffs, in most leagues, are single-game elimination contests. But as […]
John JohnsonIs Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 16)
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) has now missed two games in a row with knee and ankle injuries. He hurt his knee in Week 12, just after his team's bye week, early in the contest against the Atlanta Falcons, and was forced to exit. It's been a rough season for the […]
John JohnsonIs Garrett Wilson Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 16)
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) suffered his second knee sprain of the 2025 season in Week 10. It was his first game back from his first knee sprain, which caused him to miss three weeks, including his team's Week 9 bye. It seems, on the surface, like the Jets rushed him back […]
John JohnsonFantasy Football Playoff D/ST Busts? Defenses to Avoid in Weeks 15-17
The D/ST position in fantasy football is certainly frustrating to deal with. Each year, there are only a handful that become set and forget at their position. This season, the Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans lead that group, but there aren't many. The problem is that a lot of things typically have to go right […]
John JohnsonIs Omarion Hampton or Kimani Vidal the RB1 for the Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers activated rookie running back Omarion Hampton from injured reserve ahead of Week 15 of the 2025 season. He had missed eight weeks due to a fractured ankle he suffered in Week 5, just as it looked like he was taking over a workhorse role for the team. Players tend to get […]
John JohnsonQB Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule - Best/Worst Quarterback Matchups
We've already seen the Atlanta Falcons play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. On Thursday Night Football, the Bucs shockingly collapsed, losing to Atlanta 28-29. If you started Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, you're probably very happy with his performance. He completed 30 of his 44 attempts for 373 yards and three touchdowns, with all his […]
John JohnsonLegit Breakouts or Flukes? Shedeur Sanders, Ryan Flournoy, Mike Gesicki Fantasy Football Outlooks
Players can have breakout games at any point in any NFL season. While it might seem like we already know all the players who will be fantasy relevant for the fantasy football playoffs, we've seen players have elite stretches over the past three or even two contests, sometimes seemingly out of nowhere. There are a […]
John JohnsonJerry Jeudy, Luther Burden III, Jayden Reed: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 Fantasy?
It's Week 15, which is the first week of the fantasy football playoffs in most leagues. Whether you made it in and want to win a championship, or are just looking to avoid your league's last place spot, there's still reason to work the waiver wire. Even if you're out of the playoffs, it makes […]
John JohnsonFantasy Football Playoffs Landmines to Avoid? Jacoby Brissett, Breece Hall, DK Metcalf, Jayden Higgins, more
We're just one week away from the fantasy football playoffs in most fantasy leagues. Public ESPN leagues actually start the playoffs in Week 14, but most leagues don't, as there are still a lot of teams on bye that week. It doesn't make much sense to have playoff games that week. Instead, it's the last […]
John Johnson5 Juicy Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules - Matchups To Target
If you manage any fantasy football teams that have already gotten to eight wins, or are in a great position to make the fantasy football playoffs, you might start thinking about trades you can make to set yourself up for success in the fantasy postseason. Sometimes, even sure-fire must-start players have a string of difficult […]
John JohnsonFantasy Football Playoffs Bold Predictions - John's Picks for Weeks 15, 16, 17
The fantasy football playoffs are almost upon us. You might have missed the playoffs in your leagues or be fighting for the last spot to make it in, so this article might not be completely relevant for you yet. But for those of you who have made it in, or those who are simply looking […]
John JohnsonShould I Start DJ Moore in Week 14? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has had a very rocky season in the NFL in 2025. Fantasy managers who drafted him around his ADP, between the fourth and sixth rounds, have likely struggled with the decision to start him or leave him on the bench every week. And it would be hard to blame […]
John JohnsonDJ Moore, Luther Burden III, Kyle Monangai: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14
The Chicago Bears will be without wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) for some period of time. He had a huge start to the season, catching five touchdowns in his first four games before the team's bye, and was one of the top receivers in fantasy football. Reporting stated, though, that he's been dealing with a […]
John JohnsonFantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 14: Deebo Samuel, Darnell Mooney, Oronde Gadsden
It's crunch time now. If you're fighting for the best overall seed in your league, trying to get a first-round bye, or even doing what you can to make the playoffs at all, there are certain players you might want to be very wary of starting. Of course, whether or not you should bench the […]
John JohnsonShould I Pickup Luther Burden III or Colston Loveland? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) has been struggling production-wise for the past few weeks. He's had some solid games, but those have been mixed in with awful performances, including a 0.0 PPR fantasy point game in Week 9 against a week Cincinnati Bengals defense. Odunze's early-season tear gave way to major inconsistency, but […]
John JohnsonIs Amon-Ra St. Brown Playing Today? Week 14 Thursday Night Fantasy Football Injury Report
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in his Week 13 contest against the Green Bay Packers. He was subsequently taken to the locker room for further medical evaluation. Unfortunately, he was ruled out of that game with the injury. The Lions didn't have much time between that game and […]
John JohnsonTrey Benson, Bam Knight, Bhayshul Tuten: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 Fantasy?
Let's say you're one of the many fantasy football managers who drafted Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (ankle). Maybe you chose Cardinals RB James Conner (ankle). Perhaps you selected Titans tailback Tony Pollard. If you chose any of these players, you've probably been hurting at RB for most of the season. The same […]
John JohnsonMike Evans, Christian Watson, Jayden Higgins: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 Fantasy?
The wide receiver position is just a little bit more forgiving than the running back position in terms of finding talent on the waiver wire. It's hard to find players that will be consistently good moving forward, though. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone), Green Bay Packers wideout Christian Watson, and Houston Texans […]
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