Is D'Andre Swift Hurt or Healthy? Is D'Andre Swift Playing in Week 7 for Fantasy Football?

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift entered 2022 with a lot of hype. His ADP in PPR leagues was the RB9, making him a common selection in rounds one and two. Fantasy managers expected him to produce at a level that merited such a lofty draft slot. Unfortunately, Swift has not been able to deliver. […]

Is Darren Waller Hurt or Healthy? Is Darren Waller Playing in Week 7 for Fantasy Football?

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has had a disappointing start to his 2022 campaign. His preseason ADP was as the TE5 in PPR formats, and yet he has been just the 20th-most productive player at the position through Week 6. While Waller scored just 10.6 points combined in Weeks 3 and 4, a […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 7 Including Dameon Pierce, Kenny Pickett, Tyquan Thornton, Greg Dulcich

Rookie running backs had a great week last week. Breece Hall led the pack with 121 scrimmage yards and a touchdown to help the Jets earn a 27-10 victory over Green Bay. Kenneth Walker III put up 110 scrimmage yards and a score for Seattle in his first game as a starter. Moreover, Commanders rookie […]

Is Wan'Dale Robinson Playing Today? Should I Start Wan'Dale Robinson for Fantasy Football?

The New York Giants have not seen much success at the receiver position this year. A big reason for that is the injury bug; Kadarius Toney, Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, and Wan'Dale Robinson have all been affected. Robinson, a rookie, has a chance to play this week though after missing the past four […]

Is Kadarius Toney Playing This Week? Should I Start Darius Slayton for Fantasy Football?

The New York Giants' receiving room has been a mess this season. With injuries and/or struggles affecting Sterling Shepard, Kenny Golladay, Wan'Dale Robinson, Kadarius Toney, and Darius Slayton, many fantasy managers have been given headaches. The focus this week is on Toney's availability against Baltimore. Toney's status will impact Slayton's outlook versus the Ravens as […]

Is Russell Wilson Hurt or Healthy? Is Russell Wilson Playing in Week 6 for Fantasy Football?

When the Denver Broncos traded for quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seahawks this offseason, they expected him to take their offense to the next level and contend for the AFC West. The results have not been what they were hoping for. The Broncos are sitting at 2-3 and are averaging just 15.0 points per game. […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 6 Including Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, Alec Pierce, Wan'Dale Robinson

Quite a few first-year players have already made strong impacts as professionals. Last week was strong evidence of that. Jets running back Breece Hall totaled 197 scrimmage yards and a score in a big win over Miami, and Houston's Dameon Pierce channeled his inner Marshawn Lynch on a jaw-dropping touchdown run. Brian Robinson has already left […]

Is Darius Slayton a Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 6? Waiver Wire Outlook

If you drafted a receiver on the New York Giants this year, chances are you are regretting that decision. Sterling Shepard tore his ACL in Week 3, ending his season, and Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney, and Wan'Dale Robinson have all been severely limited by injuries and/or other struggles. Fourth-year receiver Darius Slayton had a strong […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 5 Including Kenny Pickett, Brian Robinson, Isiah Pacheco, Christian Watson

Quite a few first-year players have already made strong impacts as professionals. The wide receivers in particular have been impressive. New Orleans Saints wideout Chris Olave is ninth at his position in receiving yards through four weeks. Atlanta's Drake London has also produced at a high level, accumulating 18 catches for 231 yards and two […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 4 Including Jaylen Warren, George Pickens, Kyle Philips, Jelani Woods

Plenty of first-year players have begun making their marks across the NFL. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has been among the top rookie performers so far. The former USC Trojan has made 16 catches for 214 yards and two touchdowns through three weeks. Houston's fourth-round rookie RB, Dameon Pierce from Florida, has also impressed […]

Is Jaylen Waddle Hurt or Healthy? Is Jaylen Waddle Playing in Week 4 for Fantasy Football?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle entered 2022 with high expectations. That's no surprise, considering Waddle set a new rookie record with 104 receptions last season. The Alabama product has continued his strong play in his second professional campaign. He has scored at least 15 PPR points in all three weeks, including an 11-catch, 171-yard […]

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Hurt or Healthy? Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Playing in Week 4 for Fantasy Football?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown came into this season with significant momentum. Over the last six weeks of 2021, St. Brown averaged 25.2 PPR points per game and was the WR2 behind Cooper Kupp. There was widespread skepticism that the former USC Trojan would be able to replicate that success in 2022, though. […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 3: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

Plenty of first-year players have begun making their marks across the NFL. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has been the most impressive so far. The USC product put up eight catches, 86 yards, and his first professional touchdown last week. Jets receiver Garrett Wilson had a great game last week as well, totaling eight […]

Is James Conner Hurt or Healthy? Is James Conner Playing in Week 3 for Fantasy Football?

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has been a key asset for fantasy managers for years now. After finishing 2021 as the RB5 in PPR formats, Conner was again expected to produce at a high level in 2022. Conner has gotten off to a slow start this season, however. He has yet to surpass either […]

Is Jerry Jeudy Hurt or Healthy? Is Jerry Jeudy Playing in Week 3 for Fantasy Football?

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was considered a prime breakout candidate this season. With Denver acquiring former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, the Broncos' offense was expected to be conducive to strong seasons from its wideouts. A long touchdown in Week 1 helped Jeudy to a great fantasy performance. However, his outing last week was […]

Is Dalton Schultz Hurt or Healthy? Is Dalton Schultz Playing in Week 3 for Fantasy Football?

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz was the recipient of quite a bit of hype this offseason. With Amari Cooper leaving Dallas via trade, Schultz was expected to take advantage of the vacated targets. Schultz had a solid opening performance, gathering seven catches for 62 yards. In Week 2, though, he made just two catches […]

Is Hunter Renfrow Hurt or Healthy? Is Hunter Renfrow Playing in Week 3 for Fantasy Football?

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had a breakout season in 2021, catching 103 passes for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. With star wideout Davante Adams joining the team, his production was expected to take a slight hit, but he remained an intriguing option for fantasy managers. Renfrow has gotten off to a slow […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 2: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

The NFL regular season is off to an entertaining start in 2022. Incredible finishes in Cincinnati, Houston, Carolina, Atlanta, and more proved that the league is already in mid-season form when it comes to captivating viewers. Even more importantly for our purposes, the fantasy football season is back in full swing. There were certainly no […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

Regular season NFL football has finally returned! The 2022 campaign opened with an excellent game on Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills flexed their muscles against the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, winning 31-10. The fantasy football rookie class of 2022 got off to a rocky start on Thursday. Buffalo's first-year tailback James Cook fumbled on […]

Will Rashaad Penny or Kenneth Walker Be Bell-Cow RBs? Fantasy Football Outlooks

The "Bell-Cow Back" archetype is slowly fading out of fantasy football. With more and more NFL teams employing committees in their backfields, the true workhorses become increasingly valuable to fantasy managers. The Seattle Seahawks spent the end of last season observing Rashaad Penny have the best stretch of games of his career to this point. […]

Can You Trust Rookie Wide Receivers in Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues?

Every year, the NFL Draft introduces a new crop of players into the league. These first-year players are often alluring for fantasy managers. While they are unproven, they also could turn out to overperform expectations. The risk-reward nature of rookie options can make them quite desired in fantasy drafts. After the massive success of Ja'Marr […]

Eli Mitchell (RB, SF) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~40 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~47 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell had a stunningly productive season as a rookie in 2021. As a sixth-round draft choice, few expected Mitchell to become a fantasy starter, yet he finished as the RB23 in standard leagues despite playing just 11 games. This […]

Will Kenneth Walker III Be Ready For Week 1? Should I Draft Him in Fantasy Football?

The Seattle Seahawks bolstered their running back room this April by drafting Kenneth Walker III out of Michigan State. The second-round pick had been competing with veteran Rashaad Penny for the team's starting job, but in August it was reported that Walker underwent surgery to repair what was likely a hernia. As a result, the […]

Hayden Epinette's Bold Predictions for the 2022 Fantasy Football Season

Every offseason, there is no shortage of predictions in the fantasy football world. Many fall within a certain consensus range of how each player is generally perceived, but every analyst has certain players they feel particularly strongly about. It is these beliefs that are the foundation of one of the most fun columns to produce […]

Darnell Mooney (WR, CHI) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~53 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~60 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears are likely to be among the NFL's worst teams in 2022. Only the Seahawks, Falcons, Texans, and Jets have a lower win total over/under at DraftKings Sportsbook. If this holds, Chicago would be in a lot of situations where passing is a […]

Is Carson Wentz Healthy? Is Wentz Worth Drafting for Fantasy Football?

The NFL season opener is getting closer and closer, which means that fantasy managers everywhere have difficult decisions to make. Some of the most crucial things fantasy players need to stay informed about are injury statuses. With every week being important in fantasy football, having the most up-to-date information on these matters is essential. One […]

Is DeVante Parker the Patriots WR1? Where Should I Draft Parker for Fantasy Football?

After spending the first seven years of his career with the Miami Dolphins, veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker was traded to the New England Patriots this offseason. The wideout joins a muddled New England receiving room with no clear number one option. In addition to returning weapons Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne, and Nelson Agholor, the […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 18: DeVonta Smith, Pat Freiermuth, and more

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. With the regular season coming to a close this weekend, most fantasy champions have already been crowned. However, the grind never stops for the most committed fantasy […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 17: Trey Lance, Josh Palmer, and more

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week's Monday night matchup between Miami and New Orleans was defined by two rookies. Due to injuries and a COVID-19 outbreak in the quarterback room, the […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 16: Demetric Felton, Ian Book, and more

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. With the fantasy playoffs underway, each week is crucial for every manager still in the hunt for a championship. Unfortunately, last week saw low offensive output across […]