Top 10 Biggest NFL Draft Busts - Worst Draft Picks of the 2010s

You hear it all the time: the best way to build an NFL team is through the NFL Draft, where teams can get talented, young players whose contracts make it easier to build around. But sometimes, that whole strategy goes wrong, and the players that people thought would turn a franchise around wind up busting. […]

What Went Wrong for Kyle Pitts in 2022 Fantasy Football?

Let me start out by apologizing. There was no one higher on Kyle Pitts heading into last year than I was. “Kyle Pitts in the third round no matter what!” was something that I tweeted out far too often last summer. In fairness, I fully believed it and drafted him there quite often myself. But […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For February Including Miles Sanders, Diontae Johnson, Mike Evans, Mike Gesicki

The Super Bowl matchup is officially set, which means that there are now 30 NFL teams beginning preparations for next season. It will be interesting to see what upcoming free agents are retained by their current organizations and which players will be finding a new home, and now is the perfect time to call your […]

Florio's Takeaways from the 2022 Fantasy Football Season

The Super Bowl will be played this week and it will put a final stamp on the 2022 NFL season. It is a season that will be remembered for a number of different reasons - perhaps the biggest being Damar Hamlin. We continue to wish him a speedy and miraculous recovery. While that will largely […]

Fantasy Football Keepers, Sleepers And Trade Targets: Running Backs

As we are already peering ahead to next season, this fantasy football feature takes a look at the top positional players to hold onto in your keeper and dynasty leagues, while also recommending some trade targets in those types of formats. I also include tips from 2023 yearly league perspectives where applicable. Yes, it is […]

Is Josh Allen Healthy or Injured? Will Allen be Ready by Training Camp? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen suffered an elbow injury early in the 2022 season, but played through it and was effective for most of the year. However, players and teams can opt for surgery when the season ends, putting their availability for the next season's offseason activities in doubt. Allen is a superstar signal-caller in […]

Early 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Sleepers – Wide Receivers

It is always critical for you to remain flexible in your decision-making throughout the entire fantasy football draft process even though that recommendation should not deter you from developing a plan before you begin each draft. Knowledgeable fantasy managers are already aware that the decisions that are made during every round remain important, which underscores […]

Which Team Could Pick Parker Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft?

"I’m trying to tell you this kid is nice, I see the calf muscles, no slot receiver has calf muscles like that." That's how Penn State safety Lamont Wade described wide receiver Parker Washington in Washington's freshman year. Standing at 5' 10," the 20-year-old packs a lot of muscle in his 215-pound body. He is […]

Is Desmond Ridder the Atlanta Falcons' Starting Quarterback in 2023? Will the Falcons Sign or Draft a QB?

The Atlanta Falcons are in good shape going into the 2023 season. The Falcons are projected to have the second-most cap space, $58.6 million, and have nine picks in the NFL 2023 Draft, including the eighth pick overall. The Falcons’ young roster contains the second-leading rookie rusher in the league, Tyler Allgeier. Rookie wide receiver […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Super Bowl LVII

Hello everybody and welcome! Super Bowl LVII is finally here and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal […]

Falcons Excited About Desmond Ridder Next Season

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder received some encouragement as team owner Arthur Blank said that they were "very excited" for the young prospect going into his second year. He only appeared in four games during his rookie season, but the team went 2-2 while he posted a stat line of 708 yards on 73-for-115 pass […]

Biggest Tight End Breakouts of 2022 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The tight end position as a whole is always a wasteland of mediocre production, so identifying players in that role who can outperform ADP gives fantasy managers an edge over opponents. While tight end breakouts often aren't nuclear and league-winning, they can provide a boost to fantasy teams in search of a championship. The difference […]

Which Team Could Pick Josh Downs In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The 2023 NFL Draft is a few months away, but the excitement is building. While this year’s wide receiver class lacks the superstar names like in 2021, there are plenty of talented options. There are three wide receivers considered locks to go in the first round: USC’s Jordan Addison, Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and TCU’s […]

Kaleb McGary Expected To Return To Falcons

ESPN's Field Yates thinks the Atlanta Falcons will re-sign impending free-agent offensive tackle Kaleb McGary this offseason. McGary's breakout season in 2022 in his fourth NFL campaign should net him a big payday. Atlanta's quarterback situation is a big question mark, but they'll also need to ensure that whoever is under center has a dependable […]

Which Team Could Pick Tanner McKee In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The 2022 NFL Draft class had only one first-round quarterback, as Kenny Pickett was selected 20th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After Pickett got drafted, we didn’t see another quarterback get picked until the Atlanta Falcons used the 74th overall pick on Desmond Ridder. It wasn’t until the fourth round that we finally saw five […]

Will The Falcons Cut Marcus Mariota? 2023 NFL Outlook

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota signed a two-year deal last offseason to be the starting quarterback for Arthur Smith, but his future with the team could be in doubt after a lackluster year. The team has an out on his contract as it was designed that way so they could move on should Mariota not […]

Is Kyle Pitts Healthy or Injured? Will Pitts be Ready By Training Camp?

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was selected fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, so needless to say, his expectations are sky-high. He became only the second rookie tight end in NFL history to post 1,000 yards in 2021, but his 2022 sophomore campaign left a lot to be desired. Pitts caught 28 of […]

Marcus Mariota Is A Cut Candidate

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) is unlikely to be with the organization next season. The 29-year-old left the team after getting benched and underwent surgery on his knee. The Falcons would save $12 million by cutting Mariota before June 1st. That being said, it seems increasingly likely the Falcons will move on from Mariota. […]

Falcons Still Consider Feleipe Franks A Tight End

It sounds as though the Atlanta Falcons haven't given up on making Feleipe Franks a tight end. The former college quarterback was moved to the tight end position last year and showed flashes during training camp, but he didn't have any catches during the regular season and was only targeted twice. Franks is under contract […]

Falcons Expected To Re-Sign Olamide Zaccheaus, KhaDarel Hodge

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to re-sign impending unrestricted free-agent wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and KhaDarel Hodge this offseason. Zaccheaus was second on the team with 40 catches for 533 yards in 2022. "Just an extremely unselfish guy and the kind of guy you want in your program," wide receivers coach T.J. Yates said. Hodge […]

Is Desmond Ridder The Future In Atlanta?

The Athletic's Josh Kendall writes that the consensus is that nobody outside the Atlanta Falcons building knows whether the team is committed to quarterback Desmond Ridder for the long term because no one inside the building is talking. Ridder started the final four games of 2022 and went 73-for-115 for 708 yards, two touchdowns and […]

Kyle Pitts' Rehab "On Schedule"

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' (knee) rehab/recovery from a season-ending right knee injury is "on schedule," according to tight ends coach Justin Peele. The 22-year-old Pitts needed surgery for a Grade 2 MCL sprain in late November after getting hurt in Week 11. The good news is he's on the right track and could […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Props Picks - Conference Championship Round

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 NFL playoffs have reached Championship Sunday and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. […]

Falcons Name Ryan Nielsen As Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator on Friday. The 43-year-old Nielsen has spent the last six seasons as an assistant with the Saints, where he was the defensive line coach for all six years. He spent the first 15 years of his coaching career in […]

Sizing Up Fantasy Football Rookies That Flopped in 2022 (Skyy Moore, Zamir White, Isaiah Spiller, Jalen Tolbert)

Regardless of the fantasy football format you play in (dynasty, keeper, redraft, etc.), rookies represent an opportunity to acquire young talent with an unknown ceiling. Each year, we draft several of these individuals hoping they actualize their potential. Unfortunately, not all of them will. Sometimes injuries will derail their campaign or end it early. Other […]

Falcons Interview Ryan Nielsen For Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen for their defensive coordinator job on Tuesday, according to sources. The Saints are coming down the home stretch in their search for a new leader of their defense. The Falcons are looking for a new defensive coordinator after the 73-year-old Dean Pees […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - NFL Divisional Playoff Round Value Picks Include Brock Purdy, Jerick McKinnon, Tee Higgins, Dallas Goedert

If you are still wanting to play fantasy, the good news is there are still three more weeks to do it. NFL playoff action continues this weekend with two games on Saturday (1/21) and two more on Sunday (1/22). What's even more interesting is that fantasy football and real life have intersected this season. Of […]

Falcons Interview Brian Flores For DC Job

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach Brian Flores for their vacant defensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to a source. Flores is also a strong candidate to land the head-coaching job with the Arizona Cardinals, but if that doesn't transpire, he could head to Atlanta. He notably opened a […]

Falcons Interviewing Vic Fangio For Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons are interviewing long-time respected defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on Wednesday for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to sources. The former Denver Broncos head coach has been serving as a defensive consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles this year. He will be one of the top candidates in any defensive coordinator search. Fangio […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Atlanta Falcons Have In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The Atlanta Falcons ended the 2022 season with a 7-10 record. After starting with a 3-3 record, the Falcons lost five of their final seven games with Marcus Mariota under center. However, the team switched to Desmond Ridder after their bye week. The rookie went 2-2 as the starter, pulling off back-to-back victories to end […]