Baker Mayfield Cannot Find End Zone In Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 11-of-19 passes for 132 yards in the Rams' 10-31 loss to the L.A. Chargers. The Rams scored a field goal and a touchdown in the first quarter but couldn't get anything going in the second half. They were having more success running the ball than passing, so they […]

Christian McCaffrey Gains 193 Scrimmage Yards

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey ran for 121 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in Niners' overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. His rushing yardage by itself was a season-high. In addition, he caught six passes for 72 yards, including a 38-yard catch-and-run that set up Jordan Mason's touchdown to take […]

Brock Purdy Sets Career-High In Passing Yards In OT Win Over Vegas

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the Niners' overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Purdy did not look as sharp as he has in his first three games. The 23-year-old misfired on many passes and ended up with his lowest completion percentage and his […]

Cam Akers An RB2 With RB1 Upside

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers faces the LA Chargers, one of the worst rushing defenses in the league in Week 17. The Chargers allow 140.5 yards per game, the seventh-most, and 5.3 yards per game, the second-most. They have allowed nine 100-yard rushing performances, the ninth-most. With 21.1 points per game allowed, the […]

Baker Mayfield Is A High-Risk QB2 In Tough Matchup

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield faces the LA Chargers at exactly the wrong time. After an underperforming for most of the season, the Chargers secondary has gotten things together and shut down opposing quarterbacks. In each of the past three games, the Chargers have limited their opponents to less than 200 yards through the […]

49ers Defense Favorable Matchup In Week 17

The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit has a favorable matchup against an anemic Las Vegas Raiders offense that is starting third-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham this weekend. Even with Derek Carr under center, the Raiders offense has collapsed recently. In the past three games, the Raiders rank 32nd in terms of total yards and 22nd in […]

Robbie Gould Likely To Make Multiple PATs In Week 17

The rise of the red-hot San Francisco 49ers' offense has given kicker Robbie Gould many opportunities to kick PATs. In the past four weeks, Gould has gone 15-for-15 on extra points. He does not always attempt many field goals, however. In Week 14, he did not attempt a single field goal; in Week 15, he […]

George Kittle Likely To Have Another Big Game In Week 17

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has an excellent matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 17. The Raiders allow the sixth-most passing yards per game, and 20.9% of those yards have gone to tight ends. They have allowed the eighth-most receptions to TEs and the 11th-most fantasy points. Kittle's fantasy value has […]

Brandon Aiyuk Could Rebound In Week 17

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has had an up-and-down past couple of weeks. Since Brock Purdy took over as quarterback, Aiyuk's target volume has decreased from eight per game from Weeks 6 through 13 down to less than five per game. Aiyuk may have a chance to take advantage of a favorable matchup […]

Christian McCaffrey A Must-Start In Favorable Matchup

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has a plus matchup against the weak Las Vegas Raiders defense. The Raiders rank 23rd in the league in points allowed and 25th in yards. The Las Vegas defense is worse at defending the pass than the run. They allow the 27th-fewest passing yards per game and the […]

Brock Purdy Faces Weak Pass Defense In Week 17

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has a favorable matchup in Week 17 against the poor Las Vegas Raiders defense. The Raiders allow the sixth-most passing yards per game and the highest QB rating to opposing passers. Only five teams have allowed more fantasy points to QBs than the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the NFC […]

Playoff Implications For the Most Important NFL Games of Week 17

An exciting Week 17 is coming up with playoff berths, division titles, and number-one seeds on the line. Nine teams have already punched their playoff tickets, and two more could clinch berths in Week 17 with wins. Let's look at the games that matter. Tom Brady can seal his 20th playoff appearance with a victory […]

IDP Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 17

If you look up “league winner” in the fantasy dictionary, you’ll see a picture of Marcus Jones. The Patriots' rookie cornerback (not to be confused with their two other corners, Jack Jones and Jonathan Jones) is the IDP version of Taysom Hill. He’s scored touchdowns as a punt returner and a wide receiver, too. Now […]

Monday Night Football Betting Picks - Using SHARP App Analytics to Beat The Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under in Week 16

The Colts play the stooge in another nationally-televised football game this week. The Los Angeles Chargers come barnstorming into Indianapolis to show off their tricks.  The game has all the playoff implications of a Harlem Globetrotters vs. Washington Generals matchup. Yes, the Chargers could get an insurmountable lead in the wild-card race with a win, […]

Van Jefferson Doesn't Make An Impact

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson caught three of five targets for 19 yards in the Rams' 51-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day. Despite being the last Rams first-team receiver left standing after Cooper Kupp (ankle), Allen Robinson II (ankle), and Ben Skowronek (calf) all went down, Jefferson has not made […]

Rams Defense Makes Six Sacks And Four Interceptions In Dominating Win

The Los Angeles Rams defense held the Denver Broncos to 14 points and intercepted Denver quarterbacks four times in their 51-14 victory. Led by Michael Hoecht and Larrell Murchison (2 sacks each), they took down Russell Wilson six times. Bobby Wagner picked off his former teammate and sacked him, while leading the team with eight […]

Jerry Jeudy Catches Six Passes For 117 Yards

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught six passes for 117 yards in the Broncos' devastating 14-51 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day. The 23-year-old made three catches of over 20 yards. This was his first 100-yard game since Week 1 and ranks as a the top ten receiving performance in terms […]

Latavius Murray Gains 34 Yards In Loss

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray gained 34 yards on eight carries in the Broncos' 14-51 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 32-year-old also caught one pass for six yards. After a couple of weeks in which Murray was a viable flex option in PPR, he was a disappointment for any fantasy manager who […]

Tyler Higbee Goes Off For 94 Yards And Two Touchdowns

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee caught nine passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns in LA's 51-14 destruction of the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day. He was targeted 11 times. Higbee has now caught touchdown passes in both of the past two games after catching none in the first 14 weeks. He had […]

Cam Akers Rushes For 118 Yards And Three Touchdowns

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers ran for 118 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Rams' 51-14 annihilation of the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day. The 23-year-old started the game strongly, rushing for eight and 16 yards on back-to-back plays on the first drive. Akers has been on a fantasy surge […]

Russell Wilson Throws Three Interceptions In Blowout Loss

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson completed 15-of-27 passes for 214 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in the Broncos' 14-51 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 34-year-old was under constant pressure and was sacked six times. The 11 hits he took from LA defenders did not help matters, but Wilson was making poor decisions […]

Baker Mayfield Throws Two Touchdown Passes In 51-14 Win

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 24-of-28 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns in LA's 51-14 domination of the Denver Broncos. The former number-one draft pick dominated from the get-go. He led the Rams to 17 points in the first half. The Rams scored on each of their eight possessions and never punted. […]

Robbie Gould Scores 13 Points With Kicks

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould made three-of-three field goals and four-of-four extra-points in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. His longest field goal was 35 yards. The San Fran offense was rolling. This was the third time in four weeks the 49ers put up more than 30 points. Thirteen points is a […]

George Kittle Gains 120 Yards And Scores Twice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle set a season-high with 120 receiving yards on six catches, two of which scored touchdowns, in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. The 29-year-old has become a favorite target of Niners QB Brock Purdy. Since Purdy took over as the starter, he has been targeted with […]

Brandon Aiyuk Gains 81 Yards In Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught five passes on seven targets for 81 yards. The 24-year-old started off slowly, only catching one pass in the first half, but with QB Brock Purdy gaining composure in the second half, Aiyuk put up 72 yards in the second half. Averaging 16.2 yards per catch, Aiyuk […]

Christian McCaffrey Limited To 58 Scrimmage Yards

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, ending a two-game 100-yard rushing streak. The 26-year-old could not save his relatively disappointing performance with receptions. He only caught two passes for 12 yards. McCaffrey has gained […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Scores 71-Yard Rushing Touchdown

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III broke off a 71-yard jet sweep for a touchdown in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. The electric play came halfway through the first quarter to give San Fran a 7-0 lead. It was McCloud's only carry of the game. He was targeted with one […]

Brock Purdy Throws Two Touchdown Passes Again

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed 15-of-22 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. The 23-year-old has thrown two touchdown passes in each of the past four games. His yardage number is his career high. The interception wasn't his fault. Jauan Jennings bobbled […]

Tyler Higbee Faces Tough Pass Defense In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee faces the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day in Week 16. The Broncos' defense is one of the best in the league at limiting points and passing yards. Against opposing fantasy tight ends, they only rank No. 15, however. About 29% of Broncos' opponents' passing yards have gone to […]

Cam Akers A Desperation Start In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is a possible flex starter for teams in dire straits in Week 16. The 23-year-old is the only thing with a pulse in the Rams' offense. He led the team in rushing yards and receiving yards, with 35, last week. He has gained over 60 rushing yards in […]