49ers Offense Utilizing Pre-Snap Shifts Most Often

The San Francisco 49ers offense had the highest motion rate (75.7 percent) in the league last year and are once again leading the league in pre-snap shifts (72.1 percent). However, key injuries to their skill position players in 2020 have made the tactic less effective. They're gaining 6.1 yards per play using motion this year […]

Josh Allen Could Have Trouble With Cardinals

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was finally able to break out of his slump against the Seattle Seahawks last week. He completed 31 of 38 passing attempts for 415 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win. It's not surprising to see Allen destroy the league-worst secondary. He'll get a tougher matchup against […]

Wayne Gallman Should Lead New York Backfield Again

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman has led the backfield over the last three weeks and should see enough touches to be a startable fantasy option in Week 10. Gallman has double-digit carries in three straight games in the absence of Devonta Freeman (ankle), though Alfred Morris and Dion Lewis have also been involved. […]

Steelers Defense Has Highest Pressure Rate In NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense has the highest pressure rate in the NFL (43.5 percent) and has three of the top six players in pressure rate with a minimum of 200 pass-rush snaps. T.J. Watt leads the league with 48 quarterback pressures -- 10 more than the next-closest player -- due in large part to a […]

Justin Jefferson Thriving On Deep Routes

Minnesota Vikings first-round rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson has caught 10 of his 11 targets for 276 yards and a touchdown on deep routes this year. Deep routes include go, post and corner routes, with go and post routes the most efficient receiver routes in terms of expected points added per target. Jefferson leads the […]

Devonta Freeman Not Practicing Friday

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) was not seen practicing during individual drills at Friday's practice. Freeman was expected to return this week for a divisional showdown with Philadelphia but reaggravated his ankle injury early in Thursday's practice. Not practicing again Friday is a bad omen for his chances of suiting up this […]

Terry McLaurin Leads In Yards After Catch Over Expectation

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin leads the NFL with 143 yards after the catch over expectation (YACOE). Saints running back Alvin Kamara, the only RB on the list, is used as a receiver out of the backfield on 79.4 percent of his routes, out wide on 13.1 percent of his routes and in […]

Will Hernandez Expected To Play Sunday

New York Giants guard Will Hernandez was back at practice this week after being cleared to return to the team. Hernandez missed the last two games while in quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test. Getting reinforcements on the offensive line should be a boost to the offense as a whole, as quarterback Daniel Jones has been […]

Dalvin Cook Has Been Extremely Efficient

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook leads the league in rushing yards over expected by 126 yards. Cook has averaged 0.23 expected points added (EPA) per carry compared to quarterback Kirk Cousins' 0.14 EPA per dropback. Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee), who hasn't played since Week 4, is the only other running back with […]

Russell Wilson Making The Tough Throws

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the NFL with a +6.7 percent completion percentage over expectation (CPOE), which is a way to measure a quarterback's performance relative to the difficulty of his passes. Wilson has ranked among the best in CPOE in each of the last three seasons -- third in 2017, second in 2018 […]

Daniel Jones A Risky Start Versus Eagles

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hasn't taken the next step in his sophomore season but played well last week and will look to carry that momentum into a divisional showdown with Philadelphia. Jones played his first turnover-free game last week in a win at Washington - though he did fumble twice - and threw […]

John Lovett Out For The Season

Green Bay Packers fullback John Lovett (knee) is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, according to a source. Lovett didn't see a single carry this year until Week 9 against the 49ers in the blowout win, rushing the ball three times for six yards. While the 24-year-old from Princeton wasn't […]

Cam Akers Could See More Work Going Forward

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers has just 35 carries for 148 yards and two catches for 23 yards on the year. Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown have been the team's two leading rushers with Henderson averaging a solid 4.8 yards per carry. However, there may be reason to believe Akers will […]

Alshon Jeffery Likely To Be Limited If He's Active

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (calf) appears likely to make his long-awaited season debut in Week 10 against the New York Giants. However, his workload might be rather minimal at the start. On Friday, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said, "Realistically, it's going to take some time," in reference to Jeffery's return to speed. […]

Lane Johnson And Isaac Seumalo Could Both Return In Week 10

The Philadelphia Eagles might be getting a solid boost on their offensive line this week. Left tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) and left guard Isaac Seumalo (knee) have logged just 25 snaps together so far this year, but both have a decent shot to play in Week 10 against the New York Giants. Johnson looks more […]

Noah Fant Turns In Full Practice On Thursday

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. He was a limited practice participant to start this week, but on Thursday, he went on to log a full practice. He now has no injury designation for this week's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, […]

Austin Ekeler Claims To Be Nearing Return

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) appears to be getting closer to making his return to the field. On Thursday, Ekeler tweeted out a video that showed him running sprints on the side at practice. Alongside the video, he added the message, "The time draws near." Ekeler has been out since Week 4 […]

Browns Close Facility Friday After Positive COVID-19 Test

The Cleveland Browns have closed their practice facility on Friday after the organization was informed that one of its players tested positive for COVID-19. The individual who tested positive has yet to be identified but he has reportedly been self-isolated following the positive test. The Browns are scheduled to host the Houston Texans on Sunday. […]

49ers Defense Not A Worthy Starting Option In Week 10

The 49ers Defense is in the midst of one of its toughest stretches of the season. The team has given up over 30 points in back-to-back weeks in tough matchups against the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. This week, they face another one of the league's top offenses, the New Orleans Saints. The Saints […]

Ross Dwelley Should Be Avoided In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley was utilized as the team's primary tight end in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. He logged 42 snaps and caught all three of his targets for a season-high 52 yards. Jordan Reed, meanwhile, saw just 13 snaps and had only one catch for three yards on […]

Jordan Reed A Risky Low-End TE1 In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed made his return to action in Week 9 after sitting out the previous five games. His usage was extremely low in the game as he played just 13 snaps and caught just one of his two targets for three yards. Ross Dwelley was the team's primary tight end […]

Richie James Jr. An Intriguing Flyer In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. came out of nowhere last week to lead the team in receiving. He caught nine of his team-high 13 targets for 184 yards and a score against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. This week, the 49ers will have Brandon Aiyuk back and they could also […]

Brandon Aiyuk A Solid WR3 Option In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a total of 14 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown over his last two outings. He was forced to sit out in Week 9 due to COVID-19 restrictions, but he will be back on the field as the team takes on the New Orleans Saints in […]

JaMycal Hasty A Deep League Flex Option In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty saw his workload diminish significantly in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. He had a season-high 12 carries in Week 8, but then saw just four carries the following week. This week, Hasty and Jerick McKinnon figure to be the team's top two running backs against the […]

Jerick McKinnon A Risky Flex In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon could be the team's primary rusher in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints. Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Tevin Coleman (knee) are both listed as questionable, but appear likely to be inactive for the game. McKinnon led the backfield in the team's previous game in Week 9, carrying […]

Nick Mullens Shouldn't Be Trusted In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens has performed adequately in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) this season. Apart from a dreadful game against the Philadelphia Eagles where he saw himself benched, he's generally been able to keep the 49ers offense functioning capably. However, the fantasy returns haven't been very significant. He's only managed to throw […]

Cardinals Defense Should Not Be Trusted In Week 10

The Cardinals Defense faces a tough task against Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills in Week 10. The Bills are coming off a 44-point explosion against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 and are averaging 26.9 points per game on the year. The Cardinals, meanwhile, have allowed exactly 34 points in two straight […]

Larry Fitzgerald Is A Low-End Flex Option In PPR Leagues

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is averaging just 7.9 yards per reception on the season. He's shown some signs of life lately, with 12 catches for 116 yards over his past two games. Still, his upside is extremely limited due to his current usage in the offense. DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk are the […]

Christian Kirk Has WR2 Potential In Week 10

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has scored five touchdowns over his past three games. Last week, he led the team in receiving with five catches for 123 yards. While he looked like a WR3 option at the start of the year, he's now started to emerge as a solid WR2 option. He should continue […]

Look For DeAndre Hopkins To Bounce Back In Week 10

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had his least productive game of the year so far in Week 9, catching just three passes for 30 yards against the Miami Dolphins. This week, the Cardinals face the Buffalo Bills in what should be a competitive, high-scoring game where the Cardinals are forced to lean on Hopkins. […]