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 […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Teed Up For Huge Week

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown posted 106 receptions for 1,161 yards and six receiving scores last year, and he should pick up right where he left off against the Kansas Chiefs on Thursday night. The USC product is far and away the No. 1 option in the Lions' passing game led by Jared […]

Jahmyr Gibbs A Risky PPR Play With Upside In NFL Debut

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, meaning the organization should waste no time getting him involved in the offensive game plan. However, there have been plenty of rookie running backs who are eased along early, so his overall workload could be limited. He should […]

Jared Goff A High-End QB2 Against Chiefs

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career last year, throwing for 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The veteran signal-caller posted the 10th-most fantasy points at the position last year. Last season, Kansas City allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and this Thursday night season-opener should […]

Overvalued Tight Ends - Three Potential Busts for Fantasy Football Including Dalton Kincaid, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Juwan Johnson

The 2023 NFL season starts on Thursday night, but plenty of fantasy football managers will be drafting the night before kickoff. For last-minute drafters like myself, it's important to get as much key information as you can before you're on the clock and ready to compete with your league mates. Tight ends are always difficult […]

Joshua Dobbs Expected To Be Cardinals Week 1 Starter

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs is expected to be the starter for the team in the Week 1 matchup with the Washington Commanders. The 28-year-old signal-caller was traded from the Cleveland Browns to Arizona on August 24 and has apparently already set himself up to start. Dobbs started the first two games of his career […]

Von Miller Unsure If He'll Return By Week 5

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller (knee) said his knee was cleared before the deadline to activate him from the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list. However, the team decided to keep him on the PUP list, meaning he'll be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. According to […]

Mark Andrews Back At Wednesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) has been out of practice dating back to the middle of last week, but he returned to the practice field on Wednesday. This news gives fantasy managers a sigh of relief, as he should be in line to face the Houston Texans in the Week 1 season-opener on […]

Terry McLaurin Suits Up For Practice Wednesday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) is dressed for practice on Wednesday after suffering a turf toe injury in the team's preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens on August 21. The Pro Bowl wideout's chances to play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals are looking more likely. If he plays in the season-opener […]

Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs Not Practicing Wednesday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs (hamstring) are not practicing on Wednesday and will be listed on the team's first official injury report, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Doubs has been out of practice all week, but Watson's injury appears to be a new development. It's unclear what is […]

Travis Kelce Suffers Knee Injury On Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) reportedly hyper-extended his knee during Tuesday's practice. Head coach Andy Reid said his status for the Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night is uncertain. His absence would be a huge blow for fantasy managers who have drafted him as early as the No. […]

Sean Tucker Listed As RB2 On Buccaneers Depth Chart

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is listed just behind Rachaad White on the team's first regular season depth chart. It looks like he'll assume the RB2 role after edging out Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn during the offseason. It's worth noting depth charts don't mean everything, but the team intentionally moving him into […]

Deeper League PPR Sleepers at RB, WR, TE - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Tyjae Spears, Isaiah Hodgins, Tyler Conklin, more

After a long offseason, it's finally game week in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions square off in the first bout of the 2023 NFL campaign on Thursday, and there are still a ton of fantasy drafts that will take place over the next few days. Drafting just before the start of […]

Should I Draft Jonathan Taylor or James Conner? Fantasy Football ADP For 2023 Drafts

The running back position as a whole has become riskier by the year in fantasy football. Between the rarity of the modern bell cow back and the high injury risk, picking the right running backs in upcoming drafts can be tough to do. Jonathan Taylor is obviously a risky pick this year given his injury […]

Titans Haven't Named No. 2 Quarterback

Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Malik Willis and Will Levis have been battling this preseason to be the backup quarterback to Ryan Tannehill. However, head coach Mike Vrabel said the team hasn't decided who the No. 2 quarterback is -- less than seven days from the Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints. Willis has seen […]

George Kittle Working On The Side On Monday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (adductor) is not practicing on Monday but he is working on the side in preparation for the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pro Bowler has been in and out of practice over the last two weeks with the injury, so fantasy managers should continue to […]

Mark Andrews Expected To Practice This Week

Updating from a previous post, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice this week ahead of the Week 1 matchup with the Houston Texans. The Pro Bowler has missed the last several practices dating back to last week, but as long as he returns to the field soon, he […]

Cardinals Plan To Play Kyler Murray When He Is Healthy

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) suffered a torn ACL in December of the 2022 season and is beginning the 2023 campaign on the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list. There's been speculation that the Cardinals will hold him out of games even when he does return to full health, but Kyle Odegard reports the […]

Mark Andrews Misses Practice Monday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) is not practicing on Monday after missing on-field work last week. Injury reports will now carry more weight since the start of the regular season kicks off this week, so his injury is beginning to become more concerning. There is no clarity on what is keeping him out […]

Is Kadarius Toney Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Toney For Fantasy Football?

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney was an exciting prospect coming out of Florida in the 2021 NFL Draft. The New York Giants selected him in the first round but eventually traded him to the Chiefs just a year later. In Kansas City, he's flashed upside in small spurts, but he has continued to […]

Dynasty Players To Sell for 2023 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

Buying players on the dynasty fantasy football trade block is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the formats, but knowing who to sell and when to sell them is key to staying competitive in your league. There are glaring "sells" like aging and declining veterans, but most of the managers in your league won't […]

Andy Reid Unsure If Chris Jones Will Report Before Season-Opener

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not report for training camp or any offseason activities as he awaits a contract extension from the organization. With the Chiefs set to take the field against the Detroit Lions in less than a week, head coach Andy Reid said he doesn't know if Jones will report […]