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Antonio Gates and Joseph Randle Likely Out, Ladarius Green and Darren McFadden To Benefit?
The injuries are growing as we near the mid-point of the NFL season. Two players universally owned in standard fantasy leagues are expected to miss a couple of games. San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates missed Sunday’s loss to the Oakland Raiders with a sprained MCL and may be forced to miss a few... Read More
Carson Palmer and Chris Johnson Excel, Larry Fitzgerald Disappoints on MNF
The Arizona Cardinals have become one of the most fantasy friendly teams in the NFL. Many fantasy matchups were won or lost late in Week 7 thanks to the Cardinals playing in this week’s Monday Night Football game against the Baltimore Ravens. Palmer continued his trend of being a consistent source of fantasy production passing... Read More
Will Adrian Peterson, Jeremy Maclin and Antonio Gates Play On Sunday?
No words scare fantasy football fans more than “game-time decision.” With the injury report lists growing each week during the grueling NFL season, we’re keeping a close eye on three specific star players listed as questionable for Week 7. Adrian Peterson was downgraded to questionable Saturday afternoon as he’s dealing with an illness, and he... Read More
Antonio Brown Dependent on Ben Roethlisberger’s Return, Martavis Bryant the Better Play This Week
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback situation has a huge effect on the fantasy value of the wide receivers. Ben Roethlisberger is traveling with the team to Kansas City for Sunday’s game but is not expected to play. Roethlisberger is officially listed as questionable but the expectations are that backup Landry Jones will serve the starting quarterback... Read More
Brandon LaFell Activated, What it Means For Tom Brady, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola
Things are about to get very complicated for New England Patriots wide receivers this week. Brandon LaFell has been activated for Sunday’s showdown with the New York Jets after missing the first six weeks of the season with a foot injury. LaFell was a fantasy stud for New England last season with an average of... Read More
Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker Ready For Big Performances Against Patriots; Is Ryan Fitzpatrick Reliable?
Both New York Jets star wide receivers have been limited in practice but are ready to go for Sunday’s showdown with the New England Patriots. Brandon Marshall has been dealing with a minor calf injury and Eric Decker has been recovering from a knee injury. Both players saw limitations in this week’s practices but are... Read More
Seahawks Finally Unleash Jimmy Graham, Fantasy Owners Feeling Better
The Seattle Seahawks treated Jimmy Graham like a superstar tight end for the first time this season. Following weeks of disappointment, Graham delivered a great game with eight catches for 140 yards in a loss to the Carolina Panthers. The performance was even more impressive as the Panthers have the top ranked defense at defending... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Looks Good in Giants Loss
The status of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was up in the air all week due to his hamstring injury. Beckham suited up and played in Monday night’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Fantasy owners who stuck with the stud receiver were rewarded early on as Beckham scored the first touchdown of... Read More
Andrew Luck Erases Doubt After Great Return
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned to the starting lineup on Sunday in a loss to the New England Patriots. Luck missed the prior two games due to a shoulder injury and struggled in the first few weeks of the season. Fantasy owners who selected Luck in the first round of drafts have been dealing... Read More
Andrew Luck Goes Through Full Practice on Friday
The status of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck for Sunday night’s game against the New England Patriots is still questionable but trending upwards. Luck’s shoulder injury looks to be improving as he was a full participant in Friday's practice. Colts beat writers stated Luck likely wouldn’t play on Sunday unless he was able to participate... Read More
Odell Beckham Will Be Game-Time Decision After Missing Practice
New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. is still battling a hamstring injury as he hopes to play on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Beckham has missed practice all week but head coach Tom Coughlin said the stud wide receiver is capable of playing even if he doesn’t get a practice in. Many coaches... Read More
Dez Bryant Rehabbing For Return Very Soon
Great news for the unlucky folks who drafted Dez Bryant in the first round of drafts this year! The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver is recovering well from his broken right foot. With the Cowboys on a bye this week, Bryant is participating in on-field rehab in hopes of a return next week. Bryant’s injury looked... Read More
Prepare For Crockett Gillmore's Return To Ravens Lineup
The Baltimore Ravens are in a desperate situation as they attempt to turn around their bad start to the season. Forecasted as a favorite to win the AFC North, Baltimore is 1-4 and will be in a near must-win game this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore looked like a... Read More
Eric Decker Finally 100%, Primed For Big Game Sunday
New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker is listed as probable for Sunday’s game vs. the Washington Redskins. Decker has been suffering with a knee injury for the last month causing fantasy owners to fret about inserting him into lineups every week. Following a Week 5 bye, Decker appears to be completely healthy and has... Read More
Antonio Brown Calls Out Michael Vick
Superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown has been the safest fantasy star over the last couple of years. That was until Michael Vick replaced the injured Ben Roethlisberger as quarterback on the Pittsburgh Steelers a few weeks ago. Brown went thirty-five consecutive games with at least fifty receiving yards but has failed to reach that number... Read More
Dion Lewis Questionable, LeGarrette Blount Becomes Fantasy Must Start
The New England Patriots are one of the rare teams with two running backs holding strong fantasy value. Dion Lewis has been one of the best at his position this season and an absolute monster in point-per-reception formats but his status for Sunday’s game vs. the Indianapolis Colts is listed as questionable due to an... Read More
Tyrod Taylor's MCL Injury Hurts All Buffalo Fantasy Stars
Tyrod Taylor has emerged as a surprising star at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills and fantasy football fans. Taylor won the starting quarterback position in training camp and has been putting out impressive performances to start the regular season. Bad luck struck the rising star last week when Taylor suffered a sprained MCL in a... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Should Be Ready For Big Performance Against Eagles
New York Giants fans and management were collectively holding their breath when star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. left Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Beckham suffered a hamstring issue and was forced to leave the game before returning in the fourth quarter. The bad news is that a hamstring injury to a... Read More
Julio Jones Uncertain For Thursday's Game
Superstar wide receiver Julio Jones has admitted to being unsure of his availability to play for the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. The Falcons have a tremendous matchup against the New Orleans Saints defense that would make Jones among the best wide receiver options this week if he can give it a go. Jones is... Read More
Seahawks Finally Planning To Utilize Jimmy Graham?
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football this season. Graham is used to being in the conversation with Rob Gronkowski as the best tight end in fantasy over the last few years but his value has dropped dramatically. In just one season, Graham has gone from... Read More
Dorial Green-Beckham Involvement In Titans Offense To Increase
Rookie wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham will be expected to play “more and more” according to Tennessee Titans general manager Ruston Webster. Marcus Mariota has impressed as quarterback, and Green-Beckham has been one of his favorite red zone targets. The issue with Green-Beckham has been his limited playing time leading to very few targets. Green-Beckham has... Read More
Marshawn Lynch Officially Ruled Out, Will Return Next Week
Marshawn Lynch’s availability for Week 5 has been the most discussed fantasy news story of the week, and clarity is finally here. The Seattle Seahawks have officially ruled their star running back out for the big game against the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Lynch has been suffering from calf and hamstring issues, causing the Seahawks... Read More
Martavis Bryant's Return May Be Delayed Another Week
The question marks surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers passing game continue as Martavis Bryant’s status for Monday night’s game vs. the San Diego Chargers is in doubt. Following a four game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, Bryant is officially cleared to compete. The problem is that the very talented Steelers wide receiver has... Read More
Leonard Hankerson Probable For Great Matchup Against Washington
The Atlanta Falcons have proven to be one of the best fantasy offenses in the NFL this season. Leonard Hankerson has established himself as the second-best wide receiver in Atlanta, completely overtaking Roddy White. Hankerson has been battling a thumb injury but was officially listed as probable for the Week 5 game vs. the Washington... Read More
Joique Bell Ruled Out Makes Ameer Abdullah A Great Play
The Detroit Lions are the only team in the NFL yet to secure a victory this season, and the fantasy impact has been felt in disappointing outings for most of their stars. That should change this week with Ameer Abdullah expected to get the majority of touches at running back. Joique Bell is officially ruled out with... Read More
Antonio Brown Feeling More Comfortable With Vick, Bound For Big Game
We’re just one game into the Michael Vick era in Pittsburgh following the knee injury to Ben Roethlisberger, and things have become terrifying for fantasy owners counting on Antonio Brown. The Steelers wide receiver ended his 35-game streak of five or more catches and at least fifty yards (five catches and 42 yards) in Vick’s first... Read More
Shane Vereen a Must Start? May Line Up As WR vs. Bills
New York Giants RB Shane Vereen may spend some time lining up as a wide receiver against the Buffalo Bills. The Giants will once again be without WR Victor Cruz as his calf injury will keep him out of the important Week 4 game. New York offense coordinator Ben McAdoo said "It's all hands on... Read More
Marshawn Lynch May Miss His First Game Since 2011
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch missed Friday's practice and remains a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Detroit Lions. Lynch did not participate in practice at all this week due to his hamstring injury. The injury of Lynch is near a worst-case scenario for fantasy football manaers looking to decide if they can start... Read More
Has Chris Johnson Officially Overtaken Andre Ellington?
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians has confirmed the team will start Chris Johnson at running back this week against the St. Louis Rams, despite Andre Ellington likely returning. Ellington suffered an injury in Week 1 causing him to sit out a couple of games, and Johnson has made good with the opportunity given to... Read More
Vikings Rule Charles Johnson Out With Rib Injury
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Charles Johnson will miss Sunday's Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos due to a rib injury. Johnson sat out practice on Friday and was officially ruled out later in the day by the team. The Vikings WR depth could be further in question with Jarius Wright also listed as questionable... Read More
