Rookie Running Back Progress Report

We're basically a quarter of the way into the NFL season (unless you're a Jets or 49ers fan, in which case your team isn't 25 percent done with football). The quarter mark is an interesting time, because we don't really have enough of a sample size to make real judgments about players yet, but we have enough of […]

Jordan Akins Not A Fantasy Starter In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins had two touchdown receptions in Week 3. He then had three catches for 21 yards against the Panthers in Week 4 and now faces a Falcons team that's allowing the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. The Falcons haven't given up a single touchdown to a […]

Keke Coutee's Lack Of Touches Should Worry Fantasy Owners

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is becoming an afterthought in Houston. Even with Kenny Stills (hamstring) missing a good bit of Houston's Week 4 loss to the Panthers, Coutee was only able to muster 21 yards of offense, finishing with one carry and one reception. What Coutee is good at -- making plays near […]

Week 5 Could Be Will Fuller's Breakout Week

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller hasn't found the end zone yet this season, but that could change in Week 5 against the Falcons if Kenny Stills (hamstring) is unable to go. Fuller's best games have come when the Texans have just had him and fellow wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins as receiving threats; Houston currently […]

DeAndre Hopkins Still Needs To Be In Your Lineups

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins isn't living up to his usual standards this season, ranking outside of the top 25 at his position and failing to record a touchdown or a 100-yard game over the last three games. But talent and opportunity matter, and Hopkins has both of those things heading into a Week […]

Duke Johnson Has Tough Week 5 Matchup

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson faces an uphill battle when it comes to being fantasy relevant when Houston faces the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Atlanta has yet to allow a receiving touchdown to an opposing back, while Johnson hasn't had double-digit touches since Week 1. Johnson was productive when he touched the ball in […]

Carlos Hyde A Risky Week 5 Start

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde is Houston's No. 1 back, but after playing just 49 percent of the team's Week 4 snaps, the idea of trusting Hyde against the Falcons in Week 5 isn't a very appealing idea for fantasy owners. Hyde will lead the Texans in carries against Atlanta, but his per-play efficiency […]

Deshaun Watson Should Bounce Back In Week 5

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson failed to throw a touchdown against the Panthers in Week 4, but he should have more success when Houston hosts the Falcons in Week 5. Atlanta has allowed seven passing touchdowns so far this season and have allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks as well. Watson's got a big […]

The Tape Tells All - Wayne Gallman's Week 4 Performance

Welcome to another edition of "The Tape Tells All," where I break down some film of an NFL's player performance and try to draw some fantasy football conclusions from that film. This week, I'm looking at a New York Giants player for the second consecutive week, which is not something I expected to do this […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

Let's talk about wide receivers! This week's waiver wire list has some strong names on it. This has been a really deep year for wide receivers, and Week 4 was no exception when it came to lightly-owned players putting up strong numbers. There was A.J. Brown getting two touchdowns. There was another strong Mohamed Sanu […]

Ricky Seals-Jones (TE, CLE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: I've been very into the idea of tight end Ricky Seals-Jones for a few years now, but he never could put things together with the Arizona Cardinals. I eventually cut bait in all of my dynasty leagues, and of course now is when […]

Keke Coutee (WR, HOU) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee has been nearly invisible this season, with former Dolphin Kenny Stills coming over via a trade just before the season and quickly establishing himself as Houston's third receiver. But Stills is dealing with a hamstring issue […]

Dwayne Haskins (QB, WAS) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in two-QB leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, the number-one reason you're adding Dwayne Haskins in a two-QB league is that everyone in the league's got three quarterbacks already and you just really need a body. Nothing about his NFL debut should have been exciting to you, as Haskins came […]

Benjamin Watson (TE, NE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: So, Benjamin Watson. After retiring this past offseason, Watson decided to unretire and join the Patriots. He was then promptly hit with a four-game PED suspension. That suspension is over. Tom Brady has a tight end now. This could be good. Watson […]

Noah Fant (TE, DEN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: We all know the old story about rookie tight ends and how they struggle to adapt to the NFL. Noah Fant's no exception to that rule, as through four games he hasn't surpassed 37 receiving yards in a single game. But he's […]

Chris Conley Held To One Catch

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley caught one of his four targets in Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos, finishing with 17 yards. It was a rough showing for Conley, who is starting to settle firmly into the role of "third receiver on a running team." That's not a role that lends itself to consistent […]

Keelan Cole Gets First Catch Of Season

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole emerged on Sunday, catching his first pass of the 2019 season for 19 yards. Cole's had some solid seasons for the Jaguars before this one, but the third-year receiver is a complete non-factor this year for the Jaguars. He shouldn't be rostered in fantasy leagues and Sunday's catch shouldn't […]

James O'Shaughnessy Catches Touchdown In Week 4

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy brought in one of his four targets in Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos, but that one catch was an 18-yard touchdown. Despite the score, the Jaguars just don't make enough use of their tight ends to make O'Shaughnessy a fantasy option moving forward. He's the fifth or sixth […]

D.J. Chark Doesn't Get Touchdown In Week 4

For the first time this season, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark failed to find the end zone, finishing with 44 receiving yards on four catches. Chark did come close to scoring, but ultimately this ended up being his worst game of the year. He's still the clear WR2 in Jacksonville and Gardner Minshew's favorite […]

Dede Westbrook Solid In Week 4

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught five passes for 66 yards in Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos. It was the third time this year that Westbrook had five receptions and was also a season high in receiving yards. Westbrook's been an inconsistent player this year, but Sunday was a reminder of what he's […]

Ryquell Armstead Catches First Touchdown

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead scored his first career touchdown on Sunday against the Broncos, grabbing a seven-yard pass from quarterback Gardner Minshew. Armstead also had eight carries for 42 yards. It was a strong performance, but it only happened because the Jaguars were playing in the thin air of Denver and needed to […]

Leonard Fournette Rushes For 225 Yards

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette ran wild against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, finishing with 225 yards on 29 carries. He also added 20 receiving yards on two receptions. It was a crazy performance from Fournette, and while he didn't find the end zone, he showed what the ideal version of this Jaguars offense […]

Gardner Minshew Solid Against Broncos

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew put up solid numbers in Sunday's win over the Broncos, going 19-for-33 from the field for 213 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He added two rushing yards on one attempt. The Broncos were able to get pressure on Minshew, but the rookie avoided turning the ball over and put […]

Greg Olsen Quiet Against Texans

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen had two catches for five yards in Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. It was a tough one for Olsen, who had gotten off to a strong start to the season. It's safe to assume that Olsen won't have a game as poor as this again, but it's also […]

Curtis Samuel Doesn't Do Much Against Texans

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel was targeted seven times in Sunday's win over the Houston Texans, bringing in three passes for 32 yards. He also added a one-yard carry. Samuel's target share should be encouraging, but he just wasn't able to bring in enough of those targets to make an impact. Samuel still has […]

D.J. Moore Quiet Against Texans

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore caught three passes for 44 yards in Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. Moore was targeted five times. Moore's involvement now that Kyle Allen is the team's starting quarterback has decreased significantly, and while we only have a two-game sample to draw conclusions from, there's still some reason to […]

Jarius Wright Catches Five Passes

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jarius Wright had the most catches of any Panthers wide receiver in Week 4, catching five passes for 59 yards. While Wright's essentially the fifth option in the team's passing game, he's been on the field for a good chunk of the team's plays this year. He's worth a waiver spot […]

Christian McCaffrey Has Strong Week 4

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was the definition of a workhorse, carrying the ball 27 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and also adding 86 receiving yards while catching all 10 of his targets. Houston has a solid defense and held McCaffrey to 3.4 yards per carry, but the Panthers back is going […]

Kyle Allen Loses Three Fumbles

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen played in Houston in college, with his last start for the University of Houston ending in him getting benched. On Sunday, he returned to the city as the starting quarterback for the Panthers, throwing for 232 yards on 24-for-34 passing. He didn't throw for a touchdown and lost three fumbles, […]

Keke Coutee Gets Two Touches

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee had an 11-yard reception and a 10-yard carry against the Panthers in Week 4, but that was it in terms of offensive production. Coutee could be in line for more work if Kenny Stills (hamstring) misses time, but he didn't really do much with his expanded workload in Week […]