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Matt McCauley

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Matt is a seasoned analyst with more than 15 years of experience transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights. Formally trained in various structured analytic techniques, he brings a background in identifying trends, evaluating variables, and synthesizing different types of evidence, which translates into his work covering fantasy football. Matt also enjoys teaching and mentoring and is more than happy to share the process and evidence underpinning his analytic conclusions. As a lifelong NFL fan, Matt can deliver data-driven, insight-rich assessments on complex topics that empower fantasy managers to make confident, informed decisions, whether they are setting weekly lineups or scanning the waiver wire. He endeavors to blend advanced metrics with intangibles to provide holistic assessments of player projections and performance. Matt is a U.S Army veteran and lives on the East Coast with his wife and three dogs. Feel free to follow him on X (@GiantFoamHat) for more analysis.

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Ashton Jeanty has Monster Game in Week 16 Loss

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty once again dominated the Raiders' backfield, turning his 24 rushing attempts into 128 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans. The electric rookie also had a 60-yard touchdown reception, putting up 31.8 PPR fantasy points for managers brave enough to start him […]


Shedeur Sanders Shows Modest Improvement in Week 16 Loss

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 20 of his 29 pass attempts for 157 yards and one touchdown, but threw two interceptions in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Sanders managed to overcome an injured pinky finger on his throwing hand, which forced him out of the game for a few plays, and […]


Raheim Sanders Carries the Load After Judkins Exits Early in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Raheim Sanders led the Browns' backfield after rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) left the game early due to an injury during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Sanders substituted in as the early downs back and turned his 11 rushing attempts into 42 yards. He also […]


Trayveon Williams Active in Browns Passing Game during Week 16 Loss

Cleveland Browns running back Trayveon Williams came in after rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) exited early with a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran back caught all four of his targets for 38 yards and ran the ball three times for 17 yards, […]


Harold Fannin Jr. Reaches the End Zone Twice in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. hauled in four of his six targets for 34 yards and scored two total touchdowns during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Fannin Jr. set a franchise record for most receptions by a rookie in a season and, for the third straight week, he led […]


Isaiah Bond Reliant on Big Plays for Fantasy Relevance in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond emerged as rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' preferred downfield threat in Week 15 and looks to keep that momentum going against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. Against the Chicago Bears last week, Bond corralled two deep shots for 89 yards off his four targets. The rookie wide-out also […]


Tyler Lockett Cleared, Difficult to Trust for the Fantasy Playoffs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) was a full participant in two practices this week and does not carry an injury designation heading into the team's Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans. The veteran receiver saw a season-high 76% snap share last week, catching two of his four targets for 10 yards […]


Jack Bech Off Fantasy Radars in Week 16 Against the Houston Texans

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Jack Bech was pretty quiet in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, logging two receptions for 17 yards off three targets. Notably, the young pass catcher's playtime was remarkably consistent between Weeks 14 and 15. In both games, Bech played 81% of the snaps, ran 82% of the team's […]


Tre Tucker Unlikely to Bounce Back Against the Texans in Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker failed to haul in a single catch on three targets in the team's 31-0 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. The 24-year-old pass catcher has a terrible matchup in Week 16 on the road against the Houston Texans and their top-rated defense. Tucker is primarily an […]


Geno Smith Returning in Week 16, Has Brutal Matchup Against the Texans

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (shoulder, back) will return this Sunday on the road in Houston against the top-rated Texans defense in Week 16. He practiced in full all week and was removed from the team's injury report heading into Sunday's game. Smith has failed to pass over 175 yards in five of his […]


Cedric Tillman Tough to Trust in Week 16 vs. the Bills

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman surprised fantasy managers by quickly clearing the league's concussion protocol before the team's Week 15 loss against the Chicago Bears. However, Tillman only saw six snaps, ran just one route, and did not see a target in the Windy City, again surprising fantasy managers, but in a different way. […]


Jerry Jeudy is a Long Shot to Produce in Week 16

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy may be the team's WR1, but he has fallen behind rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in targets, receptions, and yards for the season; a trend that is unlikely to reverse in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. Despite playing 96% of the team's snaps and running a route […]


Shedeur Sanders Likely to Remain an Unreliable Fantasy Option in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is coming off his worst game as a starter, and there is little respite in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. As an encore to his 33.5 fantasy points showing in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, Sanders posted just 3.5 fantasy points against the Chicago Bears in Week […]


Brock Bowers Still a TE1 in Week 16 Against the Houston Texans

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has an opportunity to bounce back in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. The second-year tight end is coming off a disappointing Week 15 showing without quarterback Geno Smith (back, shoulder), hauling in six of his eight targets for just 28 yards, scoring single-digit fantasy points for the […]


Ashton Jeanty is a Risky Start in Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty faces another uphill battle in Week 16 on the road against the potent Houston Texans defense, which is likely to hinder his fantasy production and upside. Over the last two weeks, Jeanty has failed to score double-digit fantasy points and eked out just 65 total rushing yards […]


Quinshon Judkins to Lead Browns Backfield Again in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is coming off two disappointing games, but faces a struggling Buffalo Bills run defense in Week 16, which gives up an average of 143 rushing yards per game. Judkins will continue his workhorse role with rookie running back Dylan Sampson (hand) ruled out for Week 16, but is […]


Harold Fannin Jr. is Likely to Rely on Volume in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. is the lone bright spot in the Browns' offense heading into their Week 16 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at home. Over the last two games, the versatile tight end has 15 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown on 25 targets. For the season, Fannin Jr. […]


Shedeur Sanders Plummets Back to Earth in Week 15 Loss

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 18 of his 35 pass attempts for 177 yards and threw three interceptions in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. Sanders, scoring just 3.48 fantasy points on Sunday, is building connections with fellow rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond. That pass-catching […]


Harold Fannin Jr. Leads Browns Offense in Week 15 Loss

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. hauled in seven of his 14 targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. For the second straight week, Fannin led the team in receptions and targets, and he had one carry for two yards. The Cleveland offense struggled to gain its footing […]


Isaiah Bond Surprises in Week 15 Loss to Chicago

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond hauled in two deep shots for 89 yards Sunday afternoon, benefiting fantasy managers brave or desperate enough to start him in Week 15. Even though wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) cleared the league's concussion protocol and was active on Sunday, Bond lined up across from Jerry Jeudy […]


Jerry Jeudy is Once Again Quiet in Week 15

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy tallied just two receptions and 22 yards off his four targets during Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 15. Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was under pressure all afternoon in Chicago, and the two have struggled to build a rapport since Sanders took over the starting position in […]


Quinshon Judkins Disappoints in Week 15 Loss

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins had the backfield to himself during Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears, but he only managed to turn his 12 rushing attempts into 21 yards. Judkins continued his involvement in the Browns' anemic passing offense with four targets, but his three receptions resulted in a net loss […]


Cedric Tillman Extremely Hard to Trust With Questionable Tag

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans in Week 14. After missing two practices this week, he managed to log a limited session on Friday, demonstrating some progress in the NFL's concussion protocol. However, Tillman, who is also battling a rib injury, […]


Isaiah Bond in Line for More Opportunities Amidst Injuries

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond is not exactly a household name, but with the Browns' wide receiver room wrought with injuries, he should line up as the team's WR2 in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears. Since fellow rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders took over in Week 12, Bond has seen just two targets […]


Jerry Jeudy Difficult to Trust in Week 15 vs. the Bears

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had his second-best game of the season in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, pulling in three of his five targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. This was his most yards since facing the Jets in Week 10, despite having an 88.15% route participation rate for the season. […]


Cleveland Browns DST May Disappoint in Week 15

The Cleveland Browns DST is looking to bounce back after giving up 184 yards on the ground and 31 points last week to the Tennessee Titans. However, cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) was ruled out on Friday, and four other defensive players, including linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle) and defensive tackle Mason Graham (ribs), are nursing injuries […]


Is Shedeur Sanders a Reliable Fantasy Option in Week 15 Against the Chicago Bears?

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders surprised fantasy managers with his best game of the season in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, completing 23 of 42 passes for 364 yards with four total touchdowns. The newly minted Browns' starting quarterback for the rest of the season also had one design run, his first of […]


Harold Fannin Jr. is Vital to the Browns' Offense in Week 15

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. is coming off a career-high game in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, turning his 11 targets into eight receptions, 114 yards, and one touchdown. During Wednesday's press conference, head coach Kevin Stefanski was "very impressed" with Fannin's work ethic and versatility. He has a clear connection […]


Quinshon Judkins Set for Bell Cow Role in Week 15

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is looking to bounce back in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears. Judkins was disappointingly inefficient last week against the Tennessee Titans, gaining just 26 yards on 14 carries, his fewest rushing attempts and lowest rushing success percentage since Week 8 against the New England Patriots. His one […]


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