NFL DFS Value Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 13 DFS Cash Games

We have made it to Week 13 of the NFL season, and we have some injury news to monitor, and for now, no serious COVID issues on our hands. We have a 12 game slate thanks to some rescheduling due to last week's COVID issues. There are currently three game totals over 50 points and […]

Starting Pitcher K-BB% Fallers: Who to Worry About

In part one of this mini-series, Sam Chinitz covered K-BB% risers from 2021. You can check that post out here. This article will take a look at the pitchers that went in the wrong direction. Strikeout to walk rate is so important to be mindful of when evaluating pitchers. No matter how you slice it, […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Sunday (12/6/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

The NFL heads into Week 13 with teams jockeying for position. With a full slate of games, there are great chances to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. After a grind-it-out win against the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday afternoon – yes, Wednesday afternoon – The Pittsburgh Steelers are 11-0, one game ahead of […]

Week 13 IDP Rankings, Streamers, and Fades

It is fantasy playoff time for many of you, and for others, it's the last week you have to make that playoff push. It isn't just a fantasy focused time, though. Many of you have tons of stuff going on that impairs your ability to focus just on football. Some of you are struggling with […]

Nick Mariano's Early 2021 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings

The upcoming 2021 season may not be normal -- going from 2020 to 2021 doesn't wave a magic wand -- but there's still comfort in baseball. As such, I will approach ranks as if a traditional 162-game season is coming. Join me for my position-by-position ranking series for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. How much […]

Steelers Defense An Excellent Option In Week 13

The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense sets up as an excellent fantasy option against the Washington Football Team in Week 13. Washington's offense has struggled this season and now they find themselves in a tough position in a road game against one of the better defenses in the NFL. The Steelers are installed as seven-point home favorites […]

Eric Ebron A Low-End TE1 In Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron has caught a touchdown in three of his past five games while drawing at least five targets in each game over that span. He draws a decent matchup against the Washington Football Team in Week 13. While Washington's defense is excellent at limiting opposing wide receivers and running backs, […]

Chase Claypool A WR2 Vs. Washington

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool draws a tough Week 13 matchup against the Washington Football Team. Washington's defense has been tough on opposing passing attacks this season, ranking third in pass-defense DVOA and allowing the second-fewest fantasy points per game to the wide receiver position. That being said, Claypool has shown a nose for […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster A Low-End WR2 In Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster managed to find the end zone in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, giving him six scores on the season. Smith-Schuster will look to score again in Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, although he will have his work cut out for him in what sets up as […]

Benny Snell Jr. A Solid Flex Option If James Conner Sits

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. saw the majority of the backfield work for his team in Week 12 with James Conner on the reserve/COVID-19 list last week after testing positive for the virus. Although the team has yet to comment on Conner's status for Week 13, he is looking unlikely to play against […]

Diontae Johnson A WR2 In Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson sets up as a WR2 in fantasy for his Week 13 matchup against the Washington Football Team on Monday evening. Johnson continues to be targeted heavily by Ben Roethlisberger, having seen double-digit targets in each of his past four games. Washington's secondary has been tough on wide receivers this […]

Ben Roethlisberger A Low-End QB1 In Vs. Washington

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in a slow performance in a 19-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12, throwing just one touchdown despite attempting 51 passes. He will look to bounce back in Week 13 against the Washington Football Team in a contest that will be on Monday evening at 5:00 PM […]

Chase McLaughlin Not A Starting Option This Week

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Chase McLaughlin is not a viable starter this week. Though he has made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in two games played this season, the sample size is too small and it's fair to question his reliability compared to other kickers who have played most […]

Jaguars Defense Should Stay On Waivers

The Jacksonville Jaguars Defense should remain benched or on waivers this week. The Jags play Minnesota, a team that has solid receivers in Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson, an elite back in Dalvin Cook, and a QB in Kirk Cousins who can get hot any given week. Meanwhile, Jacksonville ranks among the bottom of the […]

Tyler Eifert Not A Viable Starter

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert is not a worthy starter this week against Minnesota. In nine games played, the TE has only surpassed 40 yards once, and he has also been very inconsistent in his weekly numbers. Because the Jaguars don't have a strong passing attack, this makes Eifert too risky to start and […]

Keelan Cole Sr. Nothing More Than Flex Piece

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. is only a low-end flex for this week. Cole has produced at least five targets in three of the past five games but has only gotten over 40 yards in two of the past five games. The Jaguars don't have a strong passing attack due to their multiple […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. A Flex Play At Best

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. should be considered nothing more than a lower-end flex against the Vikings this week. In the past four games, the rookie has only eclipsed 40 yards and five targets once. Jacksonville has no stability at QB and its passing attack isn't high-powered. As a result, Shenault doesn't produce […]

D.J. Chark Jr. A WR3 In Week 13

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. is a WR3 for Week 13 against the Vikings. As the WR1 on the team, Chark does see targets, but he doesn't always produce. The WR has gotten at least seven targets in four of the past five games but has only gotten at least 45 yards in […]

James Robinson Is RB1 This Week

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is an RB1 this week against the Vikings. The 22-year-old has now rushed for at least 99 yards in four of the last five games and has been stellar this season as the lead back for the Jags even though his value in the passing game has been minimal. […]

Mike Glennon Should Remain Benched

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon will once again get the start this week but should remain benched in fantasy. Glennon posted 235 yards and two touchdowns last week in an impressive performance, but that was only one game and the journeyman has not proved he is worthy of a start each week. The Vikings are […]

Hunter Renfrow Looks To Build On Week 12 Performance

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had a good performance last week against the Falcons, and he will look for another solid performance this week against a poor Jets secondary. He is a consistent possession receiver but lacks the explosion to be considered a viable fantasy option. Renfrow is averaging 3.5 catches and 46 […]

Darren Waller Likely To Rebound Versus Jets

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller disappointed last week against a bad Falcons Defense but will likely bounce back this week against the Jets. The Jets Defense ranks 29th against opposing tight ends, and Waller is the second-most expensive DFS tight end this week. Waller has had a few bad performances this season but […]

Henry Ruggs III Looks To Break Loose Against Jets

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III had three catches on five targets for 56 yards last week and sees a favorable matchup this week against the Jets. Ruggs had a 36-yard reception last week against the Falcons, and the Jets have allowed 38 passing plays over 20 yards this season. His fantasy value […]

Devontae Booker Set To Start Against Jets

Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker is set to start Sunday against the Jets due to Josh Jacobs (ankle) being out. Jacobs is a workhorse back, so Booker's touches have been limited throughout the season. He has just one game where he has seen double-digit carries, and he took advantage of that opportunity. While […]

Younghoe Koo A Top Option In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo has been cleared to play in Week 13 against the Saints. Koo was dealing with a quad injury, though he is good to go for the divisional rematch with New Orleans. The 26-year-old has been the best kicker in fantasy football this year, which shouldn't change against the Saints. Koo […]

Russell Gage Hard To Trust Against Saints

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage has been a streaky fantasy performer this year. Gage has just four games this year with over 50 receiving yards and has been a little too streaky for his fantasy managers. The former LSU receiver has had some of his best games with Julio Jones (hamstring) in the lineup- […]

Derek Carr Looks For Bounce-Back Week Against Jets

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr struggled mightily last week against the Falcons but will have a good chance to bounce back against the 0-11 Jets. The Jets have allowed 21 touchdown passes and a passer rating of 104.8. Carr has played well against the Jets in his career, averaging 210 yards and over two […]

Rangers Hire Former Pitcher Chris Young As GM

The Texas Rangers hired Chris Young as executive vice president and general manager on Friday, and he'll work under president of baseball operations Jon Daniels, who has been the team's GM since 2005. The 6-foot-10 Young pitched 13 seasons in the majors and has been the senior vice president in charge of on-field operations and […]

Carlos Hyde, Carlos Dunlap Questionable

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (ankle) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) are listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Giants. Hyde got in a limited practice on Friday, so we'd anticipate him playing on Sunday. Dunlap missed practice all week, so he's definitely on the wrong side of questionable for a great […]