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Brandin Cooks Looking To Establish Deep Connection
Los Angeles Rams wideout Brandin Cooks has always been a deep-ball threat with the ability to score from anywhere. He is looking to establish more of a deep-ball connection with quarterback Jared Goff. Cooks has the speed to run by most defenders, but he and Goff need to work on their chemistry on those long... Read More
Eric Ebron In TE1 Territory This Weekend
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron has scored a touchdown in each week to start this season. This weekend his tight end partner Jack Doyle (hip) will be inactive, which puts Ebron in for an increase in targets. The Philadelphia Eagles have a strong front that could cause quarterback Andrew Luck to get rid of... Read More
Nyheim Hines Should Be Avoided
If it weren't for a touchdown last week, Indianapolis Colts rookie Nyheim Hines would have had a completely lost week. He and veteran Marlon Mack have similar skill sets, which cuts into his touches. The Philadelphia Eagles are the No. 1 run defense in football right now. Fellow rookie Jordan Wilkins should get the majority... Read More
Jordan Wilkins Has A Difficult Matchup In Week 3
Heading into Week 3, Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jordan Wilkins faces his toughest test yet. The Philadelphia Eagles are currently the No. 1 ranked defense against the run. Wilkins has yet to really develop his receiving abilities out of the backfield, which should limit his touches against a stout Eagles front. Wilkins has the... Read More
Marlon Mack Has Flex Appeal In Week 3
Heading into Week 3, Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack has some flex appeal. Last week, he was out-snapped by both rookies Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. Some of that was due to the team easing him back into things from his hamstring injury, while some of it was the rookies' effectiveness. This week, he... Read More
Eric Ebron Could Be Streamed In Week 3
Through two weeks, Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron is the sixth leading scorer in PPR formats at the position. His value has been a little tied to his two touchdowns, but he can still be a valuable option this week. In 10-team leagues, he's still not widely owned, but he should be. Fellow Colts... Read More
Philip Rivers Makes Rams Defense A Great Play
For his career, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has 167 interceptions. This should make the Los Angeles Rams defense salivate. Cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib have been ballhawks that can take any ball to the house at any time. Their offense should have them playing ahead for the majority of the game. This... Read More
Week 3 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 2 has wrapped up, and, while some kickers put up some great numbers, others kicked themselves out of a job. Through two weeks, we've seen multiple surprises at the top of the kicker scorers. Players like Chandler Catanzaro and Randy Bullock are making a name for themselves early this season. Heading into Week 3,... Read More
Darius Leonard Should Be Starting In IDP Leagues
After his 18-tackle performance in Week 2, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard has burst onto the linebacker scene. While playing on an average defense, Leonard will be the leading playmaker in the middle of the defense. His athleticism allows him to fly all around the field. While IDP leagues are less common, a linebacker with... Read More
Robert Woods Leads Team In Targets
Through two games, the Los Angeles Rams leading receiver in yardage is Brandin Cooks. However, the leading receiver in targets is Robert Woods. Woods spends the majority of his time closer to the line of scrimmage, which makes him a frequent read for quarterback Jared Goff. Goff has a good arm, but he lacks the... Read More
Nyheim Hines Saves Day With Touchdown
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines was able to save his day with a touchdown in the second quarter of Week 2 against the Redskins. He had seven yards on four carries to go along with one catch for negative-two yards. If it weren't for the touchdown, that would have left him with just one... Read More
Marlon Mack Returns In Week 2
Indianapolis Colts second-year running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) returned in Week 2 against the Washington Redskins. He split carries with rookie Jordan Wilkins, but he continued to show he needs work in that area. He also left the game briefly to deal with some hamstring tightness. On the day, he had 10 carries for 34... Read More
Jared Goff Impressive In Win Over Cardinals
The Los Angeles Rams defense was elite in a shutout win over the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Jared Goff wasn't too shabby either. He threw for 354 yards with a touchdown with one interception. The Rams offense should be among the best in the NFL, which makes Goff a good option each week. He has three... Read More
Brandin Cooks Lights It Up In Week 2
The Los Angeles Rams added burner wide receiver Brandin Cooks this offseason in a trade with the New England Patriots. He showed his value in a big way this week against the Arizona Cardinals. He finished with seven catches for 159 yards on nine targets. The Rams offense is centered around three wide receivers and running... Read More
Jordan Wilkins Looks Good In Week 2
After an unexciting rookie debut against the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins put on a decent showing against the Washington Redskins. While he still has a little ways to go with receiving, he has averaged 6.1 yards per carry. While he and Marlon Mack split carries, he was clearly the lead running... Read More
Marlon Mack Officially Active
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is officially active this week against the Washington Redskins. The second-year back will give the offense a much-needed boost with his big-play ability. He's good at catching passes out of the backfield, which gives him some PPR value. However, this backfield should be avoided until the touch distribution... Read More
Nyheim Hines' Role Could Be Reduced
Last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts rookie Nyheim Hines was the most effective of the three running backs to receive snaps. While he doesn't add much in the way of running, he was an effective pass catcher out of the backfield. Veteran Marlon Mack (hamstring) is expected to return this week, which could... Read More
Jordan Wilkins' Role To Be Reduced
Last week, Indianapolis Colts rookie Jordan Wilkins was the lead running back, and while he will still get some rushing touches, the expected return of veteran Marlon Mack (hamstring) will limit his overall role within the offense. The Washington Redskins feature a stout front, and with the Colts limited offensive line, they could cause some... Read More
Marlon Mack Should Return In Week 2
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) has practiced in some fashion for four straight days this week. Last season, Mack flashed some big-play ability with his elite breakaway speed. He lacks the prototypical size to run between the tackles, which is why the Colts frequently scheme to get him out on the edge. Against the... Read More
Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers... Read More
Rams Defense Puts Up Great Performance
After a slow first half, the Los Angeles Rams defense showed why they were widely considered to be a top-five fantasy option heading into the season. While they only had one sack, they forced three interceptions, including a pick-six by cornerback Marcus Peters to seal the game. Peters and Aqib Talib are one of the... Read More
Rams Get Offense All Around
The Los Angeles Rams spread the wealth Monday night in their win over the Oakland Raiders. Quarterback Jared Goff only targeted five total receivers on the night, but they were all close in catches. Running back Todd Gurley had 147 yards of total offense along with a touchdown. Wide receiver Robert Woods struggled to catch balls all... Read More
Jordan Wilkins, Nyheim Hines Dominate Touches
Indianapolis Colts rookie running backs Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins dominated the backfield snaps with second-year man Marlon Mack nursing a hamstring injury. Against a fierce Cincinnati Bengals front, neither of them looked particularly effective. Mack was close this week, and he should be back next week. If he's not, Hines and Wilkins didn't do... Read More
Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Are Out
Per ESPN's Field Yates, Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is out for this week while he recovers from a hamstring injury. Starting left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) is also out for this week. With Mack out, rookie Jordan Wilkins is expected to lead this backfield in touches, but Christine Michael should also factor in.... Read More
T.Y. Hilton, Andrew Luck Connection Looks Strong
After a long absence, the Indianapolis Colts star duo of wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and quarterback Andrew Luck look to pick up where they left off prior to Luck's shoulder saga. They were one of the more lethal duos no matter the defense they were playing. Until a consistent second wide receiver emerges, Hilton should... Read More
Todd Gurley Embracing Fantasy Football Side Of Life
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has been the consensus top pick on nearly every fantasy site. His dual-threat ability was put on full display last season, and he should be even better with another year in head coach Sean McVay's offense. Against the Oakland Raiders, he has an extremely high ceiling and he... Read More
Colts Could Be Conservative With Andrew Luck
During the preseason, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wanted to keep recently returned quarterback Andrew Luck healthy. In order to do that, he schemed a lot of short passes, which is not what he has been known for in his career. Presumably, the Colts would need to stretch the field more, especially with Pro... Read More
Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
It's Week 1 RotoBallers and today we're talking kickers. Kickers aren't the sexiest position, but they can help win you a week if their team's offense sputters in the red zone. With everyone looking to start their season strong, we're ranking the top 15 at the position to help you set your lineups. Greg "the Leg"... Read More
Christine Michael, Jordan Wilkins To Share Workload
There's not a set timetable for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack to return from his foot injury. While he should be back by Week 3 or 4, his early-season absence will open up snaps for rookie Jordan Wilkins and veteran Christine Michael. Wilkins has flashed some upside, but he's been inconsistent in the preseason.... Read More
Todd Gurley, Jared Goff Are Strong Week 1 Plays
The Oakland Raiders traded edge rusher Khalil Mack over the weekend. Mack finished sixth via Pro Football Focus last season, including fourth against the run. His absence in their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams makes quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley move even higher up on the totem pole. The... Read More
