Week 6 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football (Part 2)

Vladimir De Wet breaks down the second half of the Week 6 matchups for the 2015 NFL football season. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down each of the NFL matchups and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based on matchups that we love, matchups that we hate, […]

How Much Will Ahmad Bradshaw Cut Into Frank Gore's Fantasy Production?

Earlier this week, the Indianapolis Colts re-signed Ahmad Bradshaw in an effort to add more running back depth. After breaking his leg last year, Bradshaw is now healthy and the Colts brought him back looking to restore some of that magic that he displayed last year. Frank Gore's fantasy production is going to take a […]

Ameer Abdullah To Emerge Out Of The Trio In Detroit

Following a promising 11-4 campaign in 2014, a blown lead and controversial non-call in the Wild Card game against Dallas, the Detroit Lions hoped to compete again in 2015. But after an 0-5 start, it's been one continuous nightmare in the Motor City. Injuries have not helped. Starting the season with a running back by […]

Perez (Hand) Starting, Batting 7th For ALCS Game 2

Salvador Perez is in the lineup Saturday for the Kansas City Royals despite dealing with an issue with his hand. The Royals catcher will bat seventh and catch for Game 2 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. There was almost no doubt that Perez would be back in the lineup for the early […]

Gary Barnidge, Charles Clay - Week 6 Lineup Busts?

Gary Barnidge (TE, CLE) Suddenly the third ranked fantasy tight end in the league, Gary Barnidge looks the part of a potential beast this season. But against an elite Denver defense that has yet to surrender a touchdown to a tight end this year, it may be wise to leave Barnidge on the bench this week. […]

Pierre Garcon, Jeremy Maclin - Week 6 Lineup Busts?

Pierre Garcon (WR, WAS) Basically anyone who is facing Darrelle Revis will likely have a bad day. When it’s a glorified No. 2 receiver like Pierre Garcon, a bust is even more likely. Fantasy owners may have no choice but to start Garcon because of bye weeks, but a trip to Revis Island is rarely productive. […]

Andre Ellington, Duke Johnson - Week 6 Lineup Busts?

Andre Ellington (RB, ARI) While Andre Ellington has scored in both games he played this season, his limited carries last week coupled with Pittsburgh’s strong running defense makes it difficult to trust him. The Steelers haven’t allowed a rushing touchdown to a running back this season so things don’t look good for Ellington.     Duke […]

A.J. Green, Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall - Week 6 Lineup Booms

A.J. Green (WR, CIN) A.J. Green has only had one really explosive game this season, but he has an enticing matchup against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. With the exception of last week’s game in Tennessee (and they don’t have any real quality receivers), the Bills have been owned by wide receivers this season, allowing seven […]

C.J. Anderson, Matt Forte - Week 6 Lineup Booms?

Matt Forte (RB, CHI) His seeming inability to consistently score touchdowns makes him a boring start, but the volume of touches can’t be denied. Matt Forte is the first, second and third option in Chicago, and Detroit hasn’t exactly been stellar at defending running backs. Last week the Lions surrendered three rushing touchdowns and 191 rushing […]

Peyton Manning, Andy Dalton - Week 6 Lineup Booms?

Andy Dalton (QB, CIN) After his stellar Week 5 performance against the “vaunted” Seahawks' defense (331 passing yards, two touchdowns), Andy Dalton has entered rarefied QB 1 territory and has become a weekly must start. This week he’s even more of a must start, facing a Bills team that has allowed 10 touchdowns and an average […]

Anquan Boldin (WR, SF) - Week 6 Lineup Booms

File this one under the "Hunch" category, but I think Boldin (and maybe even Torrey Smith) will have big days against their former team. The Ravens pass defense has been a sieve this season, ranked 31st in fantasy points against for quarterbacks and wide receivers, and the 49ers' offensive unit actually showed some life against the […]

DeMarco Murray (RB, PHI) - Week 6 Lineup Busts?

DeMarco Murray finally woke up from a season-long slumber last week to rush for 83 yards and a touchdown against the porous Saints defense. This week Murray and the Eagles welcome in the Giants, who likely won't be as gracious a visitor as New Orleans was. Murray still runs like a player that was used and […]

Philip Rivers (QB, SD) - Week 6 Lineup Busts?

This week Rivers turns into a bust, as he is not playing at home this week or facing a team with a questionable pass defense. The Packers have rolled at home for a while now, winning 12 straight at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers and the offense pile up points, which allows Dom Capers' defensive crew to tee […]

Eddie Lacy (RB, GB) - Week 6 Lineup Booms?

After weeks of struggling to live up to the numbers we are used to, I think the Gouda Buddha finally busts out against a Chargers defense that is dead last in fantasy points allowed to running backs. Given Green Bay's usual dominance at home, I look for the Packers to strike early and often, with […]

Sam Bradford (QB, PHI) - Week 6 Lineup Booms?

I have been burned by Bradford multiple times this year, as his Jekyll and Hyde routine continues. Bradford has played much better in the second half of games compared to the first half and nobody seems to know the reason why. Luckily for Bradford and the Eagles, the Giants come to town with a banged up […]

T.Y. Hilton (WR, IND) - Week 6 Lineup Busts?

Teams coached by Bill Belichick like to take away your biggest strength on offense and try to make you win with your team's weaknesses. Hilton is the best playmaker on the Colts, and I expect New England to give him plenty of attention in the defensive gameplay. Hilton has also struggled with a groin injury […]

Chicago Bears (DEF, CHI) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

I'd suggest looking at the Bears against the woeful Detroit Lions. You want to guess who is ranked right behind the Vikings in overall defense according to PFF? It's the Bears, sitting there at eighth. That being said, FootballOutsiders DVOA metric still has the Bears as the 28th overall defense, but that is still relying […]

Zach Ertz (TE, PHI) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

The Giants don't have the names and notoriety that the Jets have, but their defense has been profiling pretty similarly. They have a very strong run defense unit, and their cornerbacks on the outside are typically strong - though now they are without Prince Amukamura, and their slot corner Trumaine McBride missed practice as well. […]

Derek Carrier (TE, WAS) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

While one would like to have seen Carrier get more than three targets last week, he still turned them into two receptions and a touchdown. Fantasy owners who took the gamble on him saw a nice return. This week's matchup against the Jets should also see Carrier get more usage, as the Jets have a […]

Cecil Shorts (WR, HOU) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

Speaking of revenge games and "narrative street", Shorts also goes against his old team here. Now for those of you who don't buy into that, Shorts also just has a genuinely "plus" matchup against one of the league's worst pass coverage teams according to ProFootballFocus (28th overall). This game very well might end up going to […]

Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

If you're taking Colin Kaepernick and want to stack him with someone, Anquan Boldin was clearly Colin's hot read last week when things started rolling for San Francisco's passing offense. Boldin saw 12 targets, which he turned into eight receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown. Compare this with Torrey Smith only getting two targets last […]

Javorius Allen (RB, BAL) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

The rationale here is pretty simple. The Baltimore Ravens are pretty banged up and the San Francisco 49ers defense is playing poorly. Steve Smith Sr. will miss another week of action with his back injury. The backfield is a different story though, as Lorenzo Taliaferro was placed on the injured reserve as he must have […]

Lamar Miller (RB, MIA) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

Many people may still be extremely lukewarm or ice cold on rostering any Miami Dolphins until the Dolphins show that they can be a competent offense. If you're looking to take a risk, here's the latest from Lamar Miller when asked about what new head coach Dan Campbell told his squad: “He pretty much told […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, NYJ) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

There was a ton of talk last week surrounding the Falcons' passing attack against the Redskins defense, which naturally did not pan out well. While the Redskins defense did do a good job of containing the Falcons, it would be a mistake to just totally flip flop on the perception of the Redskins. There is […]

Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - Week 6 Lineup Sleepers?

We saw Kaepernick do pretty well against the Giants in last week's game to the tune of 23 completions on 35 attempts for 262 yards and two touchdowns. He showed that he is still capable of playing quarterback as long as he isn't rolling out to his left. Baltimore has been beaten like a drum […]

Week 6 DraftKings Deeper Sleeper Tournament Plays

Usually I open this with some snarky comment regarding Devonta Freeman, but this is just beyond me now. He's good, and if you've been riding him lately, you are probably doing well. Week 6 doesn't actually have a lot of super expensive guys that are in plus spots. Jamaal Charles is gone. Julio Jones went on Thursday. […]

Week 6 Booms and Busts: Late Games

Between bye weeks, injuries and unforeseen performance issues, it sometimes takes some digging to find players that you will be able to add to your lineups for instant offense, or those which you should avoid playing if you have better options. Below are my Week 6 lineup picks for players that can be booms and […]

Potential Booms and Busts for Week 6: The Early Games

It’s hard to believe that it’s already Week 6 and the NFL season is nearly a third of the way over. The fantasy football season is nearly halfway over, with the majority of postseasons beginning on Week 13 or 14. Whether you’re 0-5, 5-0, or anywhere in between at this point, you still have a […]

Week 6 Tight End Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 6 tight end rankings, to help determine your WR starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades). Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some TE rankings and matchups analysis for Week 6, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he […]

Week 6 Running Back Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 6 running backs rankings, to help determine your RB starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades). Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some RB rankings and matchups analysis for Week 6, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, […]