Lane Johnson Ruled Out Against Seahawks

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday, according to sources. However, Johnson is expected to be ready to play in the Divisional Round next weekend if the Eagles advance. Johnson is one of the best right tackles in football, so his loss […]

Rex Burkhead A Risky Option Saturday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead should be involved vs the Titans Saturday, but will be a risky play with Sony Michel and James White also expected to see touches. Burkhead has taken a backseat to Michel over the last three weeks getting out-touched 60-24 in those games despite averaging almost a full yard […]

Latavius Murray Has Some Flex Appeal Against Vikings

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray has performed well in a backup role to Alvin Kamara this season, but a wild-card matchup with the Minnesota Vikings proves to be a tough spot. Murray is very much a touchdown-dependent fantasy option, but he does have 34 receptions on the season, adding some PPR value to […]

Alvin Kamara Peaking At Right Time

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored four times in the last two games to end the regular season, and he heads into a middling matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in the wild-card round. Before Week 16, Kamara hadn't had a very impressive season, but he seems to be coming into his own when […]

Travis Homer Could Have Sneaky Value

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer could have sneaky value on Sunday versus a dominant Eagles run defense. Homer will share a backfield with newly-signed Marshawn Lynch, who figures to be used between the tackles while Homer operates as a pass-catching back. The rookie from Miami has pulled in 11 receptions over the last two […]

Marshawn Lynch Not A Recommended Option

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch returned last week to much fanfare. He even found his way into the end zone. But the veteran who was unsigned two weeks ago will now face an Eagles Defense that is 7th in the league in fantasy points allowed to running backs. What's worse for Lynch is that […]

James White Should Be Involved Saturday

New England Patriots running back James White isn't the lead back for his team, but he has been the most consistent producer for fantasy owners and should be involved plenty in Saturday's wild-card matchup with Tennessee. White only had double-digit carries once this season but has made at least three catches in 13 of 15 […]

Sony Michel Should See Enough Work To Start

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel had a disappointing sophomore season for fantasy owners but will look to redeem himself in the playoffs starting on wild-card weekend against Tennessee. Michel only rushed for 912 yards this year on just 3.7 yards per carry but is trending upwards as the playoffs get underway. Michel out-touched […]

Duke Johnson's Usage Makes Him Risky Play

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson is a risky option on Saturday against the Bills, mainly because the Texans have struggled to get him involved down the stretch. Not counting a meaningless Week 17 game where Johnson ceded carries to Houston's backup backs after scoring a touchdown on the first drive, Johnson had just 11 […]

Carlos Hyde Has Tough Matchup Against Bills

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde is a risky DFS play during the wild-card round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Bills. Hyde has had his best season in the NFL from a yardage perspective, but the Bills were solid against running backs in the regular season, and Hyde is one of the least dynamic […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Wild Card Round Matchups Analysis

Welcome to our Wild Card Round matchups analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering all of the AFC and NFC contests from the Saturday and Sunday slates, helping you make the best decisions for your playoff lineups and DFS contests this weekend. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated […]

Five Strategies To Help You Win Fantasy Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware, or if you want redemption after a bad year, the fantasy football season isn't over just yet. As if the NFL playoffs weren't exciting enough, you can assemble a team of your own in the postseason and root […]

Take the FFPC Playoff Challenge!

Most of you are undoubtedly familiar with the Fantasy Football Players Championship by now. It is known throughout the industry as one of the most competitive high-stakes sites for season-long fantasy football. It only stands to reason therefore that it would be the best place to compete in an NFL Playoff Challenge. If you want to […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks For Wild Card Saturday - Daily Fantasy Football

Welcome to Wild Card Weekend. FanDuel has broken Saturday and Sunday into two very different slates, so we've followed suit and will be writing up site-specific articles for FanDuel DFS contests. Make sure to check out tomorrow's FanDuel piece as well. We open things up with just two games, kicking off with the Bills @ […]

Flying Low: The Jets Continue to Frustrate Fantasy Owners

If you talk to a New York Jets fan, they will likely share numerous stories of disappointment and tales of woe. A heavy portion of their fans were not old enough to see them win the franchise’s only Super Bowl title. Since the 1970 merger, the Jets have never even played in a Super Bowl, […]

Derrick Henry Draws Tough Matchup Against Patriots

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry draws a tough wild-card matchup against the New England Patriots on Saturday. Henry is coming off a dominant three-touchdown performance in Week 17, but he will have his work cut out for him in the first round of the playoffs. New England's run defense ranked No. 6 overall in […]

Running Back Risers and Fallers: 2019 Season Review

With the 2019 fantasy season over, it's time to start studying what happened this past year and what is ahead of us in order to plan accordingly for the 2020 drafts. Whether you won the championship or fell short, it's never too early to start thinking about how to tackle next year; that is why […]

Broken Hearts Club: Dealing With Underperforming Rookies in Dynasty

Every summer we become obsessed with rookies who are going to take the fantasy world by storm. We tune into preseason games or watch highlights and get excited by the Amir Abdullah big runs, the Mike Boone shiftiness, or the Deon Cain receptions. We all swear we see the rookie that is going to take […]

Devin Singletary Could Shine Against Houston

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary has the luxury of squaring off against a Texans Defense that allowed 28.20 fantasy points per game to his position in 2019. While Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry are obviously the highest-priced backs in DFS contests during wild-card weekend, the rookie has significant upside that shouldn't be ignored. After […]

Vikings Committed To Mike Zimmer

Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf issued a statement on Friday backing head coach Mike Zimmer going into the 2020 season and beyond. "We value Mike and Rick’s leadership and we have every intent of Mike continuing as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and Rick leading our football operations, next year and beyond," Wilf […]

Jaron Brown, Mike Iupati Questionable Against Eagles

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown (knee, personal) and offensive guard Mike Iupati (neck) are both questionable for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. Brown is not expected to play, which would leave David Moore as the No. 3 wide receiver with Malik Turner (concussion) already ruled out. Don't ignore Moore as a […]

Zach Ertz, Lane Johnson Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (back, ribs) and right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) are both questionable for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Ertz was limited all week, but he could still be a game-time decision based on his pain tolerance while playing through cracked ribs and a lacerated kidney. Even if […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Wild Card)

The playoffs are finally here, and while that means entertaining and exciting football, it also means small slates for DFS. These small slates are tough to create differentiation, and sometimes you need to be creative. This week we have an interesting situation with the weather sweeping across the USA right now. With one game Saturday […]

Weather Could Play A Factor In Patriots-Titans Game

Winter storm Henry, which has been sweeping across the U.S., is set to hit New England on Saturday night when the Patriots and Titans will face off in the wild-card game. The storm has spilled mostly rain across the Midwest as it moves east, but it could develop into snowfall in the New England area […]

Mark Ingram On Track For Divisional Round

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he expects running back Mark Ingram (calf) to practice next week, and he's on track to play in the Divisional Round next Saturday. Ingram sat out in Week 17 and will have the wild-card weekend to rest up as well, so he should be fine to play […]

Miles Sanders Says He's Good For Wild-Card Game

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (ankle) said he is good to go for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Sanders didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he returned to practice on Friday and should be active on Sunday. However, he's a bust candidate for DFS as the fourth highest-priced running […]

Chargers Committed To Anthony Lynn

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said he remains committed to head coach Anthony Lynn despite a 5-11 season in 2019. “I like the culture here,” Telesco said. “I like the foundation that’s been built. I love our head coach. … There’s nobody else that I want to go into battle with than (Lynn).” […]

Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups: Week 17

We have one more regular-season Sunday of NFL football, fantasy football folks! Let’s end the season on a high note! Week 17 is always the hardest one to navigate for fantasy football general managers. Some superstars are rested because their teams have already clinched a playoff spot, while others are rested because their teams have […]

Wild Card Round Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding In DFS

The 2019 NFL regular season may be over, but fantasy football will continue into the postseason. If your teams disappointed you in season-long leagues, here's your chance to start the new year right and win some (or all) of your money back. Most of the fantasy action in the playoffs will be through DFS tournaments, […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For The Wild Card Round (Premium Content)

All other Wild Card Round Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking […]