Deon Jackson (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) set to miss at least the first four games of the 2023 NFL season on the PUP list and Zack Moss (hand) trending toward being out in Week 1, Deon Jackson is slated to be the primary ball […]

Evan Hull (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Moss (hand) is trending toward being inactive in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, meaning rookie running back Evan Hull enters the fantasy radar in deep leagues. His workload is a mystery in his NFL debut, but he has a history […]

Isaiah Likely A Sneaky DFS Play And Streamer

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely looks like he will operate as Lamar Jackson's No. 1 tight end in the Week 1 game against the Houston Texans. Mark Andrews (quad) is not expected to play, meaning Likely will enter the fantasy radar as the 2023 NFL season kicks off. The 23-year-old caught two touchdowns in […]

Is Mark Andrews Playing in Week 1? Should I Pick Up and Start Isaiah Likely?

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been out of practice or limited in practice for two weeks leading up to the start of the 2023 NFL season. While Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the veteran is dealing with a minor ailment, it looks like his chances to play could be heading in the […]

Overrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing NCAA CFB Rankings For Week 2

Week 1 of the college football season always has a ton of mismatches, but there were a few solid games sprinkled in. Overall, it's tough to draw many conclusions from the first full week of collegiate action. That said, a handful of teams seem obviously overrated based on Week 1 results, while others didn't get […]

Should I Start Kirk Cousins or Deshaun Watson? Fantasy Football Outlook

Preseason football is finally over, and the 2023 NFL season kicked off on Thursday night with the Detroit Lions beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Now, it's finally time for a full slate of games, which means it's also time for key start-or-sit decisions. Kirk Cousins and Deshaun Watson are both intriguing […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Injury Reports for TEs: Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, George Kittle

We haven't even completed a full week of the 2023 NFL season, yet the tight end position is dealing with key injuries to elite fantasy options. Travis Kelce missed the Thursday night season opener, setting the stage for a rough week at the position. These are the latest injury updates as of Saturday, September 9, […]

Should I Pickup And Start Jayden Reed With Christian Watson Out? Fantasy Football Outlook

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was banged up in practice leading up to the Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears, putting his availability for the season-opener in jeopardy. Fellow wideout Romeo Doubs is also hurting, meaning rookie wideout Jayden Reed could be in line for a ton of targets in his NFL […]

Titans Defense Not A Strong Week 1 Streamer

The Tennessee Titans defense has a talented front seven headlined by defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and outside linebacker Harold Landry, but its secondary has struggled mightily in each of the last three seasons. Derek Carr leads the new-look New Orleans Saints offense featuring Jamaal Williams, Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, and Rashid Shaheed, so Tennessee's fantasy […]

Nick Folk Not On Fantasy Radar In Titans Debut

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk was recently traded to the team from the New England Patriots. He's had success as a fantasy kicker in recent seasons, but he's not a high-end fantasy option in his first game with the Titans. The Tennessee offense added DeAndre Hopkins this season, but it's yet to be seen if […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo Faces Tough Matchup In Season-Opener

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo exceeded expectations as a rookie, catching 46 passes for 450 yards and three touchdowns. However, he posted those numbers with rookie Treylon Burks and aging veterans Robert Woods and Austin Hooper as his primary target competition. In 2023, DeAndre Hopkins should be the team's target hog, lowering Okonkwo's floor. […]

Treylon Burks A Shaky Week 1 Flex Option

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has apparently overcome his preseason knee injury and is fully practicing ahead of the Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints. However, fantasy managers should be cautious about inserting him in lineups to begin the 2023 season. Tennessee will likely rely on the running game once again this […]

DeAndre Hopkins Has Wide Range Of Outcomes In Titans Debut

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins should immediately slot in as Ryan Tannehill's No. 1 wide receiver, but it could take time for the pair to get on the same page and develop in-game chemistry. The five-time Pro Bowler caught 64 passes for 717 yards and three touchdowns in just nine games last season and […]

Derrick Henry Should See Massive Workload In Week 1

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry bounced back in 2022 after an injury-riddled 2021 season, rushing for 1,538 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also posted a career-high 33 receptions. In 2023, he should continue to see one of the highest running back opportunity shares in the NFL, meaning he'll remain a must-start until proven otherwise. […]

Ryan Tannehill Not An Attractive Option Against Saints

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has enjoyed fantasy football success in the past but posted his worst season as the team's starter in 2022. In 2023, he'll open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints, who were a top-12 defense against fantasy quarterbacks last year. The Titans passing offense could exceed expectations […]

Lions Defense Scores Touchdown In Week 1 Win

The Detroit Lions defense held the Kansas City Chiefs to just 316 yards of offense and 20 points in the Week 1 win. Rookie safety Brian Branch caught an interception off a dropped Kadarius Toney pass and returned it for a touchdown. While Detroit mightily exceeded expectations on defense, touchdowns are fluky for fantasy defense/special […]

Riley Patterson Makes Three Extra Points In Win

Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson connected on all three of his extra point attempts in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, he did not attempt a field goal and finished with just three total fantasy points. The 24-year-old kicker could become a solid streaming option when bye weeks force stud kickers […]

Sam LaPorta Catches All Five Targets In NFL Debut

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta caught all five of his targets for 39 yards in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Iowa product had an 83% snap share in his NFL debut, meaning he's locked in as the clear starting tight end for quarterback Jared Goff in 2023. While […]

Josh Reynolds Posts 80 Receiving Yards In Week 1 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds caught four of his seven targets for 80 yards in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 28-year-old pass-catcher delivered multiple splash plays and looked like the clear No. 2 target behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. While it's too early to trust him completely in fantasy lineups, […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Catches Touchdown In Week 1

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught six of his nine targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. St. Brown picked up where he left off last year, leading the team in targets and looking uncoverable at times. This matchup against the defending Super […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Racks Up 60 Yards In NFL Debut

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed seven times for 42 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 yards in the 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Fantasy managers were likely expecting more total touches in his NFL debut, but the season is young, and he could see his workload ramp […]

David Montgomery Handles 21 Touches, Scores Touchdown In Win

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 21 times for 74 yards (3.5 YPC) and scored a rushing touchdown in the 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 26-year-old handled 12 more touches than rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and played 78% of the offensive snaps. Until proven otherwise, Montgomery looks like the primary […]

Jared Goff Throws For 253 Yards In Win

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 22 of his 35 passing attempts for one touchdown and zero interceptions in the 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Since Goff doesn't do damage as a runner, he needs multi-touchdown games to pay off in fantasy football. That said, he turned out not to be a great […]

Is Romeo Doubs Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Doubs For Fantasy Football?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs exceeded expectations as a rookie last season, catching 42 passes for 425 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games after being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has fantasy football intrigue even after the departure of Aaron Rodgers, but he's been banged up […]

Tank Bigsby (RB, JAX): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~157 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~185 ANALYSIS: Bigsby's selection by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft came as a surprise. This indicates that he may have a genuine opportunity to make an impact as a rookie in one of the league's up-and-coming offenses. Jacksonville competes in a weak […]

Draft Targets After Round 10 - Fantasy Football Best Ball Sleepers Include Raheem Mostert, Elijah Mitchell, Marvin Mims Jr., more

We're officially in the thick of the fantasy football draft season. The preseason is over and teams have cut down to 53 players for their active rosters. With NFL action beginning on Thursday, September 7, we know who is healthy or injured and which players are attractive in the early rounds of best ball drafts. […]

Riley Patterson A Mid-Level Streaming Option In Week 1

Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson has had an up-and-down NFL career thus far, and although he has upside in what should be a high-scoring contest against the Kansas City Chiefs -- there are better options in Week 1. With all NFL kickers available, Patterson is not high on the fantasy radar in the opening week […]

Lions Defense A Bottom-Five Option Against Chiefs

The Detroit Lions defense is expected to take a step forward after being abysmal last season, but its clearly still a unit to avoid in Week 1 against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the injury concerns of tight end Travis Kelce (knee), Kansas City always finds ways to score points and should […]

Sam LaPorta A Streaming Option In NFL Debut

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will begin his NFL career on Thursday night against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. While tight ends usually take time to develop, he could be an early favorite target of Jared Goff. Amon-Ra St. Brown should dominate the team's target share, but LaPorta just has to compete with […]

David Montgomery Has Real Upside In Season-Opener

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joined the team on a three-year, $18 million contract this offseason. His deal was lucrative compared to the dried-up running back market, so he should see plenty of usage right away in Detroit. While Jahmyr Gibbs will likely have a lock on the receiving back role, Montgomery is expected […]