Josh Gordon On Brink Of Fantasy Breakout

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon will try and replicate his four-catch, 100-yard performance against the Bears when the Patriots take on the Bills in Week 8. Gordon has made swift progress in a new offensive system and the fact that he is an athletic freak certainly doesn't hurt. He will take on a […]

James White Rises To RB1 Status Against Bills

New England Patriots running back James White is enjoying a renaissance start to his season, totaling 569 yards from scrimmage with 45 receptions and seven touchdowns. The injury to running back Sony Michel should increase White's touches even higher coming into Week 8 against a vulnerable Bills run defense. Buffalo is allowing the 10th most […]

Tom Brady Primed To Dominate Bills In Week 8

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a top-flight matchup in Week 8 against the Bills. Buffalo currently is allowing only the seventh fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season but Brady has owned the Bills his whole career. In 31 career starts, Brady is 28-3 with 7,798 passing yards, 68 touchdowns and only […]

Scuffling Bears Defense Has Opportunity Against Jets

The Chicago Bears defense has really struggled the past two weeks but will have an opportunity to bounce back at home against the Jets. The Bears were averaging 4.5 sacks through their first four games this season but their pass rush has disappeared due to the ankle injury to Khalil Mack. They will go up […]

Anthony Miller's Role Could Increase In Week 8

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller could see an increase in playing time if teammate Allen Robinson doesn't play in Week 8 against the Jets. Robinson is dealing with a groin injury and was unable to finish the Bears loss to the Patriots in Week 7. If he doesn't suit up, expect Miller to step […]

Taylor Gabriel Has Favorable Week 8 Matchup

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel will try and bounce back against a Jets defense that is allowing the seventh most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. Gabriel caught only three passes for only 26 yards after back-to-back 100-yard performances the previous two games. He will face a Jets secondary that has allowed seven […]

Trey Burton Has Plenty Of Fantasy Appeal Against Jets

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton will look to build off of the best game of his young career in Week 8 against the Jets. Burton exploded for nine catches, 126 yards and one touchdown while making plays all over the field. He will go up against a Jets defense that is allowing the 17th […]

Tarik Cohen Continues To Rise In Bears Backfield

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen has become one of the most explosive weapons in the offense heading into Week 8. Over his last three games, Cohen has 24 carries for 98 yards with 22 receptions for 280 yards and two touchdowns. The second-year speedster will go up against a Jets defense that is allowing […]

Don't Trust Jordan Howard Against Jets

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard continues to struggle finding his rhythm in the offense heading into Week 8. The third-year running back is averaging only 3.5 yards per carry and will be a tough fantasy play in Week 8 despite finding the end zone against the Patriots last week. He will go up against […]

Mitch Trubisky Will Be Top-10 QB Option Against Jets

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky has now thrown for 300 yards in three consecutive games heading into the team's Week 8 matchup against the Jets. He will go up against a Jets defense that has allowed multiple touchdown passes to opposing quarterbacks in four straight games and five out of their last six. They have […]

Saints Defense Not Worth A Play Against Vikings

The New Orleans Saints defense will have a tough task slowing down a rising Vikings offense in Week 8. The Saints defense had their streak of 3-plus sacks in a game snapped at four after sacking the Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco only once in Week 7. It is unclear if the acquisition of Giants cornerback […]

Benjamin Watson Looks To Build Off Solid Week 7

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson will have a favorable matchup against a Vikings defense that is allowing the sixth most fantasy points to tight ends this season. Watson is coming off, perhaps, his best game of the season against his former team the Ravens. The veteran caught six passes for 43 yards, including […]

Tre'Quan Smith On The Rise But Not Fantasy Viable Yet

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver  Tre'Quan Smith has emerged as a weapon over the team's past two games, totaling six catches, 155 yards and two touchdowns during that span. Smith exploded for 111 yards in Week 5 and then added three receptions for 44 yards in the Saints Week 7 win over the Ravens. It […]

Cameron Meredith Not Fantasy Viable In Week 8

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith was not targeted once in the Saints 24-23 win over the Ravens in Week 7. One game removed from hauling in five catches for 71 yards, Meredith completely disappeared. He will now go up against a Vikings defense that has not allowed a touchdown to receivers over their […]

Michael Thomas Has Sneaky Tough Matchup

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas leads the Saints with 53 receptions for 588 receiving yards heading into Week 8. Thomas and the Saints offense will go up against a Vikings defense that has allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to receivers this season but have been stingy recently. Since Week 4, the Vikings […]

Mark Ingram Will Be Touchdown-Dependent Week 8 Option

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram saw only 12 carries in Week 7 and racked up a total of 42 yards from scrimmage. The workload was similar but Ingram's two touchdowns in Week 5 tipped the fantasy scales as he cut into Alvin Kamara's touches. This week Ingram will face a Vikings run defense […]

Alvin Kamara Safe To Start Despite Shaky Matchup

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will go up against a Vikings defense that has allowed the sixth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Kamara got back on track in Week 7 with 75 total yards and his seventh total touchdown in the Saints win over the Ravens. The Vikings defense […]

Drew Brees Has Attackable Week 8 Matchup

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is off to another fantastic start to his season, completing an astounding 77.3% of his passes for 1,870 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He has multiple touchdown passes in five of his first six games this season with a sparkling 121.6 QB rating. The 39-year-old will go […]

Sterling Shepard Looks To Build Off Career Game

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught five passes for a career-high 167 yards in the Giants 23-20 loss to the Falcons. Shepard's huge night came mostly in the second half but now has 508 receiving yards on the season. The Giants were behind most of the game which opened up the ability for […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Now Has Four 100-Yard Receiving Games

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught eight passes for 143 yards and one touchdown in the Giants 23-20 loss to the Falcons. Beckham Jr. sprung free for some huge chunk plays, including a 51- yard grab. The Giants offense has really struggled this season and head coach Pat Shurmur was caught on […]

Eli Manning Averaging Only One Touchdown Pass A Game

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 27 of 38 passes for 399 yards and one touchdown in the Giants 23-20 loss to the Falcons. Once again the final stats were deceiving for Manning, who posted most of his passing yards playing from behind. Manning is on pace for over 4,000 yards passing this season […]

Saquon Barkley's 100-Total Yard Streak Ends At Six Games

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley finished the team's Week 7 loss with 43 rushing yards, 51 receiving yards and one touchdown. The rookie has begun his career with six straight games of 100 yards from scrimmage or more. But Barkley finished six yards short in Week 7 despite adding nine receptions and scoring […]

Michael Thomas' Touchdown Keys Comeback Win

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught seven passes for 69 yards, including a crucial touchdown catch, in the Saints comeback win over the Ravens. Thomas had been quiet on offense the past few weeks but quarterback Drew Brees found the standout wide receiver when it mattered most. Thomas will continue to be an […]

Alvin Kamara Totals 74 Yards, One Touchdown

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carried the ball 17 times for 64 yards with 11 receiving yards and one touchdown in the Saints 24-23 win over the Ravens. Kamara punched in a 2-yard run for a score to bring the Saints within three at the time. One week after teammate Mark Ingram stole […]

Drew Brees Tosses 500th Touchdown In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 22 of 30 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints 24-23 win over the Ravens. Brees threw his 500th career touchdown in the game as the Saints barely escaped with the victory. The veteran quarterback typically struggles on the road but was able to make […]

Kenjon Barner Adds 36 Yards In Relief

New England Patriots running back Kenjon Barner got some rare playing time in Week 7, adding 36 yards on 10 carries in the Patriots 38-31 win over the Bears. Running back Sony Michel exited the game early with a lower-leg injury and Barner was thrust into action. He ran with purpose and helped move the […]

Chris Hogan Adds 63 Yards In Victory

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught six passes for 63 yards in the Patriots 38-31 win over the Bears in Week 7. Hogan is slowly working his way back into the offense and was targeted seven times in the game. A slow start to the season now has Hogan as the number three […]

Julian Edelman Catches Touchdown In Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught five passes for 36 yards, including a first-quarter touchdown, in the Patriots win over the Bears. Edelman was involved early on the first drive and provided some excellent push to find pay dirt for his second touchdown of the season. He seemed to disappear later in the […]

James White Racks Up 97 Total Yards, Two Touchdowns

New England Patriots running back James White caught eight passes for 57 yards with 40 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots win in Week 7. The Patriots lost running back Sony Michel early in the game and White, once again, stepped up. It seemed like every time the Patriots needed a first down […]

Josh Gordon Delivers 100 Receiving Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught four passes for 100 yards in the Patriots 38-31 win over the Bears. Gordon made some nice catches but none better than a 55-yard grab late in the second half to keep a drive alive. Gordon's role continues to grow in the offense and quarterback Tom Brady […]