Finding Tight End Breakouts for Fantasy Football – Cracking the Code for Week 4

We all know who the elite tight ends are. You didn’t come here for me to tell you about how awesome Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce, and Dallas Goedert are. This is well known. It’s well documented. Even guys like Darren Waller, George Kittle, and Kyle Pitts, guys who have disappointed a bit so far, you only... Read More

Coaching Matters: Offensive Outliers From Week 3

This is the third week of this series where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on past coaching trends in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 3, we saw stat lines such as the Baltimore Ravens running back room combining for 13 carries, New Orleans Saints wide... Read More

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 4

Week 3 of the NFL season is over and we're onto Week 4. It was a pretty wild week of NFL action this week, with some big surprises, including the Jaguars knocking off the Chargers in a blowout, and the Dolphins doing a butt punt but still winning. In this weekly column, we'll be looking... Read More

Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 4)

Three weeks of the NFL season are done and scoring remains down across the league. Defenses are sitting in two-high coverage shells, forcing offenses to lean on the run game to try and open up the pass. Week 3 was the worst week of the season in terms of significant offensive line injuries. The Chargers... Read More

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

You can officially start panicking. We're already through three weeks of the year, and by next Monday at this time, you'll be looking at the schedule to realize that a quarter of the season is already behind us. It sucks, but it means there are still three more quarters ahead of us! Yay! To gain... Read More

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups and Free Agent Adds - All Positions

If you thought the waiver wire outlook for running backs was bad last week, don't bother looking this week. There are plenty of intriguing options at wide receiver, however, and some help to be found for those looking to stream QB and TE. Below, you will find the top waiver wire options at each position... Read More

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 3 Includes Jared Goff, Nelson Agholor, Sterling Shepard, Rachaad White

If you are 0-2 so far to start the fantasy season, don't panic. It's a long season. While having a solid draft is important for the success of your season, I would argue that being smart with your FAAB and waiver pickups, as well as starting the right players each week is just as important... Read More

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 3: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

Plenty of first-year players have begun making their marks across the NFL. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has been the most impressive so far. The USC product put up eight catches, 86 yards, and his first professional touchdown last week. Jets receiver Garrett Wilson had a great game last week as well, totaling eight... Read More

Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 3)

Week 2 is officially in the books and offenses continue to struggle (unless you’re a Bills or Chiefs fan). In terms of offensive line play, things looked similar to Week 1. Plenty of teams struggled and offensive scoring remained down. There were only two very notable injuries with significance in Week 2, the Chargers lost... Read More

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 3 Lineups: Dameon Pierce, Aaron Rodgers, Michael Thomas, Tyler Lockett

In fantasy football, Week 2 became a case of the haves and the have-nots. Around the league, several jaw-dropping performances set up many managers for easy victories. Of course, Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa saw much of the press in an impressive back-and-forth quarterback battle from Sunday. But the play from guys like Amon-Ra St.... Read More

Finding Tight End Breakouts for Fantasy Football – Cracking the Code for Week 3

One of the hardest things to do in fantasy football, especially in the early part of the season, is determining what data is real and what isn’t. Small samples can create buying windows and sinkholes – all you have to do is bet correctly. Simple, right? Nothing is ever as simple as it seems. That’s... Read More

Are the Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa for Real?

The Miami Dolphins' victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season proved to be one for the record books, both on a team and individual level. The real headline was the record-setting performance by QB Tua Tagovailoa, who was nothing more than a deep sleeper in most fantasy drafts heading... Read More

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 3

Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season is officially in the books. Overreactions will undoubtedly continue to be made, but there's also a lot of good information we can use to help make decisions as we head into Week 3 and beyond. In this weekly column, we'll be looking at players whose arrows may be... Read More

Coaching Matters: Offensive Outliers From Week 2

This is the second week of this series where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on past coaching trends in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 2, we saw stat lines such as the Atlanta Falcons tight end room seeing four targets, the Miami Dolphins wide receiver... Read More

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups and Free Agent Adds - All Positions

We're two weeks into the season and the running back situation on waivers is already dire. You simply won't get much help there at the moment unless you play in shallower leagues or have inattentive league mates. The focus shifts to quarterback, where those who took a chance on Trey Lance now find themselves looking... Read More

NextGen Stats - Running Back Breakdowns and Takeaways

The season is officially in full swing. Two weeks are gone, and 32 games are already in the books, providing some tasty information and data to crunch. To gain the biggest edge in your fantasy football league, it's necessary to understand how to apply the advanced statistics being used in sports nowadays. Back in the... Read More

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 2 Includes Robbie Anderson, Jaylen Warren, Marcus Mariota, Carson Wentz

If Week 1 of the NFL season didn't go your way, there is no need to panic. It is easy to forget that it is a long season and many often get caught up in the hype of Week 1 in their excitement and forget to take a long-term approach to the season. In fantasy,... Read More

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 2 Lineups

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season has come and gone. With it comes a little more clarity when it comes to player evaluation. Some players saw usage a little higher than anticipated and others were a bit of a disappointment as well. Heading into the week, the assumption was that the Rams backfield would... Read More

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 2: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

The NFL regular season is off to an entertaining start in 2022. Incredible finishes in Cincinnati, Houston, Carolina, Atlanta, and more proved that the league is already in mid-season form when it comes to captivating viewers. Even more importantly for our purposes, the fantasy football season is back in full swing. There were certainly no... Read More

Running Back Fantasy Football Outlooks: Week 2 Lowdown For Jamaal Williams, Jeff Wilson Jr., Khalil Herbert

Unsurprisingly, Week 1 didn't end without having its share of banged-up players, many of which are essential components of fantasy lineups. On the other hand, a handful in of performers emerged and took on a more prominent role than most had foreseen, doing so despite the availability of those above them on the depth chart.... Read More

Fantasy Football Flukes Or Gold Mines? Eight Performances From Week 1

We all know that in fantasy football we should not overreact too much after Week 1, but a handful of players really stood out. It does not feel good to miss the opportunity to add a breakout player, and even worse watch that player beat you in an upcoming matchup. So we are here today... Read More

Finding Tight End Breakouts for Fantasy Football – Cracking the Code for Week 2

Last year I approached RotoBaller asking to write a weekly tight end article on their utilization metrics, hoping to find some underlining hints on certain players that might pop in the future or that we should be writing off. They gave me the green light and here we are. I knew going into this article... Read More

Coaching Matters: Offensive Outliers From Week 1

This is the third year of this series where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on past coaching trends in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 1, we saw stat lines such as the Washington Commanders' wide receiver room combining for four receiving touchdowns, the New Orleans... Read More

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is officially in the books. We finally have real data to dissect. Overreactions will undoubtedly be made, but there's also a lot of good information we can use to help make decisions as we head into Week 2 and beyond. In this weekly column, we'll be looking at... Read More

Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 2)

Week 1 of the NFL season has come and gone and we can finally break down some actual NFL film and data. It was a slow start for offenses across the league with 11 of 16 games going under on the projected Vegas totals. Part of that problem stemmed from some questionable offensive line play... Read More

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups and Free Agent Adds - All Positions

The time for overreaction is nigh. The first week of the NFL season, just like every other, was filled with surprises. It's too soon to say which standout performers are legit and can provide rest-of-season fantasy value. For now, we'll look at players who might be worth consideration on the waiver wire based on very... Read More

Don't Overreact! Underperforming Week 1 Fantasy Football Players Who'll Bounce Back

NFL football is here and Week 1 was full of exciting football—minus the Sunday night game. Relegate the Cowboys. While a lot of stars excelled this week, especially wide receivers like Cooper Kupp and Justin Jefferson, there were some players who we expected to see more from. Below, I'll look at some of the players... Read More

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

The time has come to rejoice as the 2022 NFL season is finally upon us and, along with it, fantasy football. Every year it feels as though the offseason becomes longer and longer. We make baby steps from one event to the other. Once the Super Bowl is over, excitement for the NFL Draft grows.... Read More

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups: After the Draft Free Agent Adds

Many fantasy football drafts have come and gone as the 2022 NFL season gets set to officially kick off. Smart fantasy managers know that once the draft is over, the real work begins. Leagues are often won through the waiver wire, not the draft. While there's no need to worry about byes or injuries yet,... Read More