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Adrian Peterson and Thomas Rawls Poised for Big Games
Today's game featuring the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings will be a clash of tough NFC defenses and solid run games. Both teams are coming off of big wins last week as the Seahawks beat the Steelers and the Vikings beat the Falcons. This game means a lot for both teams, as the Vikings fight... Read More
Will Jeremy Hill Outplay Giovanni Bernard Today?
The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Cleveland on Sunday for a matchup of two bitter division rivals. The Bengals are coming off of a nice win against the St. Louis Rams while the Cleveland Browns are still trying to recover from that heartbreaker against the Baltimore Ravens. One thing that fantasy owners will likely have their... Read More
Ameer Abdullah, Golden Tate Decent Flex Play Options vs. Packers?
Thursday Night Football brings us a matchup of NFC North division rivals as the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions. The two teams met just three weeks ago, and the Lions were the surprise winners at Lambeau Field, prevailing 18-16 despite Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throwing for 333 yards and two touchdown passes.... Read More
Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery Both Great Plays Against 49ers
The Chicago Bears are coming off of their biggest win of the year, a game in which they defeated division rival Green Bay on Thanksgiving. The Bears didn't play an amazing game, but they did enough to win. The Bears are seeking a second-straight win this week against a new-look San Francisco 49ers team. When... Read More
Can You Count on David Johnson to Replace Chris Johnson?
One of the biggest surprises of the 2015 season was the reemergence of Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson. Johnson is best known for his days as a Tennessee Titan, an era in which he once rushed for 2,000 yards in a single season. Johnson also spent time with the New York Jets but never... Read More
Tevin Coleman a Solid Fill-In Play for Devonta Freeman
We all know of the type of numbers Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is capable of putting up. The guy has had a phenomenal year both running and catching the football. Unfortunately for Freeman owners, he's out for today's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Rookie running back Tevin Coleman is slotted in to take... Read More
Jamison Crowder and Stefon Diggs Sneaky Good Plays Today
Week 11 is here and each move you make from here on out could either make or break your chances to take home the championship in your league. Whether that's sitting a wide receiver, playing the right waiver wire quarterback or choosing who to play at flex, every move is crucial. One guy I like... Read More
Can Aaron Rodgers and Randall Cobb Get Back on Track vs. Vikings?
Sunday features a clash between the top two teams in the NFC North, as the Green Bay Packers travel to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Vikings in a battle for first place. The 7-2 Vikings currently sit atop the division, with the Packers just a game behind in second place. The Packers are on... Read More
Can You Trust Brock Osweiler or Mark Sanchez this Week?
As if 2015 hadn't already seen its fair share of injuries, several more players fell victim to injury last Sunday. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (foot) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (shoulder) will both miss Sunday's games and possibly longer depending on the severity of their injuries. Both quarterbacks have been struggling heavily this... Read More
Kirk Cousins and Jordan Reed Should Flourish Against Saints
"You like that, you like that?" Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins should like his matchup this week against a Saints defense that ranks 30th in passing yards allowed per game. The Saints are giving up 292 passing yards per game to opponents and they're allowing approximately 30 points per game, which ranks 31st in the... Read More
Todd Gurley and Alshon Jeffery Should Shine in Bears vs Rams Game
Week 10's matchup between the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams should be an offensive battle between Rams running back Todd Gurley and Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. The two offensive weapons are not only the best players on their respective teams, but they are two of the top players in the league. Todd Gurley came... Read More
Is Victor Cruz Worth Picking Up?
With a quick emergence to stardom and a fan base that eagerly awaits his next amazing catch or unique touchdown dance, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has established himself as a star in the NFL. While he burst onto the scene, another great Giants receiver made his way to the sidelines. Victor... Read More
What To Do With Eddie Lacy, C.J. Anderson and Jeremy Hill?
As we draw nearer to the fantasy football playoffs season, it's becoming increasingly more important to make sure that your rosters are as solid as possible. Owners need to consider exploring trade options to ensure that their playoff rosters are at full strength. This year has been a frustrating year for many fantasy owners. Several... Read More
Marcus Mariota and Delanie Walker Make Good Bye Week Fill-Ins vs Saints
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota returns to action today against the New Orleans Saints after a knee injury that caused him to miss two straight games. Mariota was injured on a controversial play by Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon. The rookie quarterback was believed to have had a grade two MCL sprain, but a... Read More
Consider Trading Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton and Other Colts Before Value Sinks Further
Have you ever seen the movie Titanic? You know the one about the glorious, giant ship that hits an iceberg and sinks? The Indianapolis Colts are the Titanic, and Andrew Luck is playing Leonardo DiCaprio's character Jack, clinging to wreckage and fighting for his life. Let's be honest, the Indianapolis Colts have been one of the most... Read More
A.J. Green and Jeremy Hill Should Shine vs Browns
Thursday night's game features a matchup between the division rival Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. The Bengals are 7-0 and are one of the hottest teams in the NFL. The Bengals' high-powered offense is led by quarterback Andy Dalton, but he has a great supporting cast of weapons to utilize. Dalton's clear top option in... Read More
Limit Your Expectations for Malcom Floyd and Jeremy Langford
It's Wednesday, so you know the waiver wire is bumping like Hotline Bling at Drake's house. After multiple injuries from big-name players last week, there are some popular replacement adds that fantasy owners will be banking on. I'm not here to tell you "You shouldn't have added that guy", but rather to temper your expectations... Read More
Adrian Peterson, Stefon Diggs To Have Big Days vs Bears?
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears in Sunday's game at Soldier Field. The Vikings enter the game on a two game win streak, while the Bears enter the game fresh off of a bye week. These two division rivals will square off for the first time this season, but they have mutual... Read More
Expect Big Performances from Brian Hoyer and DeAndre Hopkins vs Titans
The Houston Texans look to get back on track this week with a home game against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans were embarrassed last week against a Miami Dolphins team that couldn't be stopped on offense. Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was able to throw all over the Texans defense, compiling 282 yards passing and four... Read More
Avoid Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen and Andre Williams Until Further Notice
The Giants backfield has been giving fantasy owners migraines all season long. New York utilizes the ever-hated 'running back by committee' approach that leaves fantasy owners wondering if their guy will get enough carries, goal-line touches and playing time to warrant a start. Early on, it appeared that Rashad Jennings would be the starter receiving... Read More
Start Ryan Tannehill and Jarvis Landry Against Patriots
The Miami Dolphins square off against the New England Patriots in Thursday night's game in New England. The Dolphins appear to be recharged since new interim head coach Dan Campbell has taken over. Last week against the Houston Texans, the Dolphin's offense was looking top-notch, putting up 44 points in a blowout victory. As the... Read More
Landry Jones and Martavis Bryant Good DFS Stack vs Chiefs
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 7 with a good matchup against an average Kansas City Chiefs defense. The Steelers are now starting third string Quarterback Landry Jones, who took over for the injured Michael Vick in last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Jones looked impressive in his debut, throwing for 168 yards and two touchdowns,... Read More
Should You Start Teddy Bridgewater and Stefon Diggs vs Lions?
The Minnesota Vikings enter week seven with their second matchup this season against the Detroit Lions. The Vikings won 26-16 in week two, and their offense really got going. Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had one of his best fantasy games of the year against the Lions in week two, throwing for 153 yards, one... Read More
Blake Bortles and Allen Hurns Look to Stay Hot vs Bills
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles and wide receiver Allen Hurns have been big surprises to fantasy owners so far this season. Bortles has managed to throw seven touchdowns in his last two games, giving him 13 total on the season. Hurns, meanwhile, has caught a touchdown pass in his last four games, while also catching... Read More
Sit Collin Kaepernick and Anquan Boldin vs Seahawks
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers will host the Seattle Seahawks in Thursday night's matchup. The two teams have exchanged words in the past and are seen as bitter rivals, so this matchup is always an exciting one to watch. A big story to keep an eye on is how Kaepernick performs against... Read More
Dion Lewis Expected to Play vs Colts
ESPN Analyst Adam Schefter is reporting that New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis is expected to play in Sunday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Lewis has been dealing with an abdominal injury, but was able to practice in a limited fashion this week. Lewis was surprisingly listed on the Patriots' injury report during... Read More
Steve Smith Sr. Expected to Play vs 49ers
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. is expected to take the field on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Smith was knocked out of Week 4's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a back injury, which also caused him to miss Week 5's game against the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens get Smith back after... Read More
Alshon Jeffery Expected to Play vs Lions
The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Jeffery has been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury that has caused him to miss his last four games. Jeffery did appear in the season opener, catching five balls for 78 yards... Read More
Start Brian Hoyer vs the Jaguars
Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer will start Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Houston Texans have gone back and forth between quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallet, but it appears Hoyer has earned the spot for the time being. In Hoyer's last two games, he has thrown for 544 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.... Read More
Expect Tom Brady and Company to Have A Huge Day vs Colts
Sunday night's late game features a classic battle between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots come into Indianapolis with a 4-0 record while the Colts sit at 3-2. After an 0-2 start, the Colts have rebounded nicely, winning their last three games. The Patriots will enter the game as a 7.5-point favorite... Read More
