Nakobe Dean Ready for a Heavy Workload in Week 1

Eagles linebacker Nakoke Dean is poised for a big game in his debut as Philadelphia's every-down middle linebacker. Dean was drafted in the third round out of Georgia in 2022, and he sat most of the season, accumulating just five tackles in 38 snaps, as the Eagles had two reliable starters in T.J. Edwards and... Read More

NFL Betting Picks for Week 1 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

Week 1 always has its share of surprises. We haven't seen most of these teams play in eight months. In fact, we really haven't seen any of these teams ever play; like the water in a stream, they are all new and different teams. So if you rely too much on last season's numbers and... Read More

Carl Granderson An IDP Sleeper In Week 1

Saints defensive end Carl Granderson starts off his 2023 campaign with an extremely favorable matchup against the worst offensive line in the league, the Tennessee Titans. Granderson, who is entering his fifth year, made a career-high 5.5 sacks last season, 53 combined tackles, nine tackles for losses, and nine hits on opposing quarterbacks while only... Read More

Tyler Higbee (TE, LAR): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~123 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~139 ANALYSIS:  Tyler Higbee finished as the TE9 last season because the Rams' offense was a mess, and they had no one else behind Cooper Kupp. Quick question: Who do they have behind Cooper Kupp now? Answer: Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek, Tutu Atwell, and Demarcus Robinson. Fifth-round pick... Read More

Raheem Mostert (RB, MIA): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~139 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~153 ANALYSIS:  Raheem Mostert set career highs in attempts, rushing yards, receptions, and receiving yards last season en route to an RB27 finish in half-PPR. Mike McDaniels' offense emphasizes speed. It's a good fit for Mostert, who ran a 4.34-forty-yard dash at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.  Now,... Read More

Fantasy Football D/ST Sleepers - Team Defenses To Draft Include Saints DST, Patriots DST, Steelers DST, more

Defense and special teams unit (D/ST) is often overlooked in traditional fantasy football leagues. It's not as exciting as running backs who stiff-arm defenders to hell or wide receivers who pull down deep passes with one hand. Fantasy football D/STs also do not score as much as offensive players, and their scoring fluctuates on a... Read More

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

Week 1 of the NFL season is here! Whether you had an unexpected injury on your defense after drafting early or focused on other positions at the expense of IDPs, you might need to make some lineup adjustments before the first kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium. You are in luck. I have compiled a list of... Read More

Yahoo Undervalued, Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks - Lamar Jackson, Raheem Mostert, Rashid Shaheed, Skyy Moore, more

Many fantasy football seasons are won and lost on draft day. Fantasy football isn't just about knowing the best players; rather, it is about identifying value at each draft position. If you can draft the guy in the fifth round who will put up points equivalent to a third-round pick, you are well on your... Read More

Must-Have IDP Picks for Fantasy Football - Defensive Player Targets Include Nick Bosa, Micah Parsons, Derwin James, more

In IDP fantasy football, having an elite player at one or more positions is critical. Many fantasy managers undervalue individual defensive players, and they let these stars fall farther than they should. I am going to highlight three edge rushers, three linebackers, and three safeties. I am not including any cornerbacks among my must-haves because... Read More

Running Back "Dead Zone" - What Is It and Do You Really Need to Avoid It for Fantasy Football Drafts?

Some controversies will never be settled. Did Franco Harris catch the pass? Did Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon? Should Trey Lance start over Dak Prescott? With that said, there's no hotter controversy on Fantasy Football Twitter than the so-called "running back dead zone." Does it exist or not? What is it even? Let's... Read More

IDP Draft Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Football - Individual Defensive Players to Target include Emmanuel Forbes, Divine Deablo, more

Playing fantasy football in an IDP league can be complicated. You have to draft both sides of the ball, and going after defensive players could cause you to miss some of the offensive players you are targeting. On the other hand, if you ignore IDPs, you will miss out on stars like T.J. Watt and... Read More

Jared Goff (QB, DET): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~126 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~138 ANALYSIS:  Jared Goff is the 23rd quarterback off the board in Yahoo! PPR leagues. That's extremely low for a quarterback who finished as the QB10 in his second year in Detroit. The Lions still have Amon-Ra St. Brown at wide receiver and speed threat Jameson Williams who... Read More

NFFC Undervalued, Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Picks - Deshaun Watson, Isiah Pacheco, Davante Adams, more

The National Fantasy Football Championships are some of the highest-stakes leagues around. Entry fees for most NFFC contests range from the hundreds to the thousands. The NFFC Platinum League has a $20,000 entry fee and a $160,000 prize. Their ADP rankings are pretty sharp, but even those who compete in high-stakes leagues make mistakes. Here... Read More

Finding Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Looking at Vacated Air Yards

Every year, wide receivers across the NFL change teams, which opens up new opportunities for new pass catchers on those old teams. One way to find breakouts at WR is to look for teams with new target opportunities available. Targets are one metric, but another metric that is underutilized by most fans, and perhaps even... Read More

Brock Purdy - 2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate

In Brock Purdy's five regular season starts last season, he finished as a top-12 quarterback three times. The final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft surprisingly emerged as a top-tier superflex QB and a borderline QB1, even in single quarterback leagues. He also became one of the most debated quarterbacks on fantasy Twitter (or X)... Read More

Cleveland Browns (D/ST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~263 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~288 ANALYSIS:  The Browns are another team with a strong defensive line that faces a bunch of teams with below-average offensive lines. The AFC North faces every team in the NFC West, so that includes the aforementioned Rams, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Seahawks. The Cardinals have... Read More

Pittsburgh Steelers (DST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~218 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~267 ANALYSIS:  The Steelers DST's average fantasy scoring with T.J. Watt playing was 9.2 points per game. That would have ranked as IDP4. Without Watt, however, it plummeted to 2.1 points per game. If Watt can stay healthy for the entire season, he is projected for 10... Read More

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - San Francisco 49ers 2023 Outlook

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most talented and exciting rosters in the NFL. It's not only that they put up points: they ranked No. 6 in the league in scoring last season and No. 5 in yards per game. The 49ers' dynamic playmakers make memorable plays. Their WR1 can run like a... Read More

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Minnesota Vikings 2023 Outlook

The Minnesota Vikings offense thrived in coach Kevin O'Connell's first year at the helm. The Vikings ranked sixth in total yards, fourth in passing yards, and eighth in scoring offense. O'Connell, who learned under the Rams' Sean McVay, uses a wide zone offense that has evolved from Kyle Shanahan's scheme. He utilizes a zone run... Read More

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cleveland Browns 2023 Outlook

The Cleveland Browns have a highly-rated offensive line, one of the toughest-to-tackle running backs, and a decent wide receiver room. If their quarterback can play half-decent, they should have a good season. The Browns made some additions to their wide receiver room, trading for Elijah Moore and drafting Cedric Tillman. Still, their WR corps was only... Read More

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Arizona Cardinals 2023 Outlooks

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL for the 2023 season.  Their starting quarterback is going to miss most of the season after tearing his ACL late last year. They had to cut their leading receiver after no one would trade for him, and they have holes... Read More

2023 Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Rams

As the Los Angeles Rams dive deep into a rebuild, they still have some high-end fantasy football weapons on their roster. You only need to go back to 2021. Cooper Kupp was the top overall player at any position, Matthew Stafford was the QB5, and Aaron Donald was wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks on his... Read More

IDP Rookie Sleepers for Fantasy Football Defensive Players - Brian Branch, Emmanuel Forbes, Jalen Carter, more

A dozen defensive players were drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Can some of them help your IDP team this season? Typically, cornerbacks are the most productive in their rookie seasons. Last year, we saw Sauce Gardner and Tariq Woolen make big impacts in IDP leagues, with Roger McCreary, Kader Kohou,... Read More

Davante Adams - Path To Overall Fantasy Football WR1

Fantasy football managers are down on Davante Adams. Last year, he finished as the WR3. This year, he's being drafted as the WR8.  Why the lack of confidence in the most talented wide receiver in the NFL? The reason is obvious: having Jimmy Garoppolo throwing him the ball doesn't inspire confidence. I'll be honest; I... Read More

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals

Ever since Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase teamed up, the Cincinnati Bengals have been a consistent Super Bowl contender and producer of fantasy football assets. The Bengals finished seventh in the NFL in total scoring and No. 11 in total yards. Three of their offensive weapons are top-30 draft picks. They have gradually improved their... Read More

Zack Martin Holdout Showing No Signs Of Ending

Dallas Cowboys six-time All-Pro offensive guard Zack Martin has been holding out as he demands a salary closer to the top of the position. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shows no interest in giving it to him. Jones told reporters he treats Martin's absence as he would treat any other absence that might happen due to... Read More

Brandon Aubrey In Line To Be Cowboys Kicker

After the Dallas Cowboys cut Tristan Vizcaino, Brandon Aubrey looks like he is set to be the Cowboys kicker in 2023. Jerry Jones praised him, saying, "He's having a real solid camp. We're very comfortable going into the season with him." Aubrey made 7-of-9 field goal attempts on Monday, missing from 43 yards and 44.... Read More

Javonte Williams' Quick Recovery Gives Him "Huge Confidence Boost"

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) is shining at training camp, per reports, and his quick recovery lends him confidence going into the season. Williams tore his ACL and LCL last Oct. 3, causing him to miss the rest of the season. He had rushed for 204 yards on 47 carries up to that... Read More

Christian Kirk Expects Big Things From Jaguars Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk has the goal of helping the Jaguars finish as the No. 1 offense in the NFL. "I think it's challenging, but when you have the right guys in the locker room, a part of your team that are able to come out on a day-to-day basis and push another... Read More

George Pickens Brags He Is The Best In The Game

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver George Pickens said he is "the best in the world." He said he would have rated himself as a 99 across the board if he did the Madden ratings. Pickens, the No. 52 overall pick in the 2022 draft, made some impressively athletic catches as a rookie and finished with... Read More