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Week 16 QB Outlooks: Blake Bortles, Matthew Stafford to Shine?
Each and every week, it’s imperative that you and your fantasy team put up some awesome points at the quarterback position. Seems simple enough, right? Unfortunately, this is one of those things that’s nearly always easier said than done. That said, if you’re looking to get beyond the low-lying fruits of the league’s biggest quarterback... Read More
Week 16 Avoids: Eli Manning, Matt Ryan to Severely Stumble?
If you’re one of those fantasy fanatics that’s constantly consuming start ‘em- and sit ‘em-type articles, the title of this particular piece might seem somewhat familiar. Yup, throughout the season, this exact quarterback duo has been labeled by a number of fantasy football sites as a “bust.” This week, things are no different—Eli Manning and... Read More
Week 15 Busts: Marcus Mariota and Eli Manning to Underwhelm?
While it’s true that, even as a rookie, Marcus Mariota has seen some success this season, before the end of the year, he’s bound to have another one of those forgetful performances. He’s a young guy; it has to happen. Now, how about Eli Manning? He’s in his twelfth season as a starter for the... Read More
Week 15 QB Outlooks: Blake Bortles and Matthew Stafford to Impress?
Generally speaking, if you and your fantasy team are in need of some guaranteed points at the quarterback position, Blake Bortles and Matthew Stafford aren’t the first names that come to mind. Sure, it’s possible that both put up some monster numbers from time to time, but they’re perfectly capable of doing the complete opposite,... Read More
Week 14 QB Outlooks: Philip Rivers and Matt Ryan Not Worth the Risk
Generally speaking, throughout the course of their respective careers, Philip Rivers and Matt Ryan have easily been viewed as solid fantasy quarterbacks. That said, a number of Week 14 factors make it seem as though the two veteran quarterbacks would be better left on the bench. For starters, at least in Rivers’ case, he’s playing... Read More
Week 14 Busts: Expect Derek Carr and Alex Smith to Struggle
Looking for some top-notch quarterback play this weekend? Let’s be honest here—most fantasy football fanatics are always in need of some help under center. Yes, there are the point producers: Cam Newton, Tom Brady and Carson Palmer. That said, there’s a second tier of quarterbacks that, though by no means superstars, have managed to show... Read More
Fantasy Risers: Tyrod Taylor and Javorius Allen Increase In Value
Each week in fantasy football, there are a handful of players who show their true colors and distance themselves from the rest of the league. They might not be the biggest of names, but there’s still real fantasy value there and an opportunity for invaluable points to be brought in later on in the fantasy... Read More
Fantasy Stock Up: Russell Wilson, Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett
Clearly, at the start of the season, the Seattle Seahawks were in complete and total disarray. Sure, Kam Chancellor’s holdout and some tough opponents might have had something to do with it, but there’s no denying the fact that the Seahawks didn’t appear to be living up to their full potential on the field. Well,... Read More
Fantasy Fallers: Philip Rivers and Todd Gurley Fail to Meet Expectations
The reality of the NFL is that good players, sooner or later, are going to fall on hard times. From Tom Brady and Peyton Manning to Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch, nobody is exempt from the sporadic, on-field tragedy. Now, your job as a fantasy football fanatic is to successfully identify these downward trends before... Read More
Wide Receiver Outlooks: Julio Jones Struggles as Jeremy Maclin Excels
The life of a wide receiver in the NFL can be an interesting one. Why? Well, think about it—as a wideout, you’re not entirely responsible for your success while out on the field. If the ball’s being thrown your way, you’re then eligible for dominance or complete and total failure. When it isn’t, either you’re... Read More
Week 13 Lineup Busts: Drew Brees And DeMarco Murray To Struggle?
Boy, when it rains it pours, ya know? Whether it be a freaky receding hairline or being forced to live in Philadelphia, both Drew Brees and Darren McFadden know a thing or two about hard knocks. Sure, they’ve managed to make some impressive money and find some success out on the football field—one’s is admittedly... Read More
Week 13 RB Outlooks: C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman Deserve Strong Consideration?
Not the most household of halfback names, huh? Well, to be completely honest, if the Denver Broncos’ offense keeps improving like it has in recent weeks under Coach Gary Kubiak and quarterback Brock Osweiler, both C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman could be two of the most productive running backs in the league. Seeing as how... Read More
Week 13 QB Outlooks: Ben Roethlisberger and Ryan Fitzpatrick to Dominate?
Ben Roethlisberger and Ryan Fitzpatrick kind of look alike, don’t they? Think about it—if Big Ben would just grow his beard out a little bit—okay, quite a bit, actually—he and Fitzpatrick could almost look like distant cousins. While a crazy thought, the looks of both Roethlisberger and Fitzpatrick play a very small role in their... Read More
Week 13 Outlooks: Andy Dalton And Jay Cutler To Put Up Big Numbers?
Whether it be the red hair or general jerk demeanor, Andy Dalton and Jay Cutler are often on the wrong end of many football-related jokes. It’s not that they lack talent—though they’re certainly familiar with boneheaded play, from time to time—it’s just that they’re easy targets for witty fantasy football fans. That said, come Sunday,... Read More
Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham Hurt During Week 12 Play
For the most part, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham have been two of the most dominant tight ends of their era. Though generally known for their productivity, both currently find themselves sidelined after a pair of injuries during Week 12 play. Whenever a player is carted off the field for a knee injury, the worst... Read More
Spencer Ware May Cut Into Charcandrick West's Carries; Lamar Miller May Lose Touches to Jay Ajayi
In need of a solid running back come Week 13 of your fantasy football season? Sure, there are plenty of big-name, top-of-the-line backs out there, but there’s still quite a bit of talent among those who aren’t nearly as popular or well known. Take Spencer Ware of the Kansas City Chiefs, for example. Ware is... Read More
Battle of the Birds: Russell Wilson Soars as Matt Ryan Plummets
It’s hard to be a quarterback in the NFL. Think about it—not only are you largely responsible for the success or demise of your team, but your each and every move is analyzed at all times. Though unlikely to change, the microscope under which quarterbacks often find themselves can be both a blessing and a... Read More
During Brock Osweiler’s Finest Moment, Demaryius Thomas Was Nowhere to Be Found
The quarterback drama in Denver has been well-documented in recent weeks. With Peyton Manning’s ability and health being called into question, Brock Osweiler has had the opportunity to solidify himself as a viable NFL starter. Once Peyton’s healthy, he may or may not have his starting job handed back to him. That said, while Osweiler... Read More
Brian Hoyer, DeAndre Hopkins to Destroy Cameron Jordan and the Saints this Sunday
Yes, you read that correctly—Brian Hoyer could very much play the part of an offensive juggernaut this weekend against Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans Saints. Honestly, it probably doesn’t matter who’s under center for the Houston Texans come game time. Using just about any defensive metric, the Saints are the worst defensive team in... Read More
Tyrod Taylor and Sammy Watkins Are Likely to Underperform Against the Chiefs
Though Rob Ryan’s month certainly didn’t go as planned, his brother Rex has had a good go at things in recent weeks. Sure, Ryan and the Buffalo Bills were unable to close the gap between themselves and the New England Patriots last week in a losing effort, but the game was kept close down to... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger and Martavis Bryant Are Ready to Test the ‘Legion of Boom’
Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers are traveling to Seattle to play the Seahawks. Yes, the “Legion of Boom” will very much be present when the opening kickoff takes place. And yes, team captain and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is still dealing with a nagging foot injury. That said, even with so much damning evidence firmly in place,... Read More
Brock Osweiler Isn’t Peyton Manning; Don’t Start Him Like He Is
Should this really even be a temptation? Not only is Brock Osweiler preparing for just his second NFL start, but he’s having to plan to take on Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Who in their right mind would be naive enough to give Osweiler the nod in their fantasy league? Well,... Read More
Looking Back at Cam Newton and Jameis Winston Tossing 5 Touchdown Passes
Apparently, the days of sitting back on a lazy Sunday afternoon to watch the likes of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees toss touchdown pass after touchdown pass or long gone. It’s not that the aforementioned aren’t picking apart unsuspecting defenses all over the NFL, it’s just that a select group of younger quarterbacks... Read More
Believe It or Not, Brock Osweiler Proves Better Than Peyton Manning
There are a few things in life that are nearly impossible to imagine ever happening. Seriously, from pigs flying to the Chicago Cubs winning a World Series title, as human beings, we’ve become fairly comfortable with the certainty of what surrounds us. Sure, from time to time, there’s an event or two which shakes things... Read More
Aaron Rodgers and Eddie Lacy Combine to Overcome Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings
“R-E-L-A-X.” Last year, according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, there was no better way for the famous cheeseheads of Green Bay to calm their racing hearts when the Packers struggled to perform out on the open field. Though it’s likely that little has changed in the mental makeup of Wisconsin’s favorite quarterback, this year, it appears... Read More
Jameis Winston, Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson Could Be Big for Fantasy Owners
Apart from Deflategate, coming into this season, one of the biggest storylines had to do with how well Jameis Winston would handle the transition from the college game to the NFL. While he’s had his bumps and bruises along the way, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 11 matchup against Chip Kelly and the struggling Philadelphia... Read More
Darren McFadden to Have Big Game as Safety Net for Tony Romo
Without the help of Dez Bryant and Tony Romo for a number of weeks this season, it’s no surprise that the Dallas Cowboys currently find themselves with a lowly record of 2-7. While there’s technically still an outside shot of America’s team qualifying for the postseason in a weakened NFC East, it’s admittedly a long... Read More
Matt Ryan Looks to Go Big for the Falcons Against the Andrew Luck-less Colts
The NFL’s regular season is often a wild ride. Pegged by many NFL and fantasy football experts to be lifting the Lombardi Trophy this upcoming February at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., this season has been a complete and total disaster for the Indianapolis Colts. The reports of head coach Chuck Pagano’s disdain for... Read More
Look for Andy Dalton and A.J. Green to Struggle Against the Arizona Cardinals
Boy, it’s hard to shake a bad reputation, right? If not convinced, look no further than the Cincinnati Bengals for evidence. Though Andy Dalton and his team of highly skilled players have managed to make the playoffs each of his four years in the league, they've never managed a victory once there. Even when the... Read More
Why You Should Give Tony Romo and Dez Bryant the Nod in Week 11
The Dallas Cowboys’ may very well be America’s team, but from the looks of it Lady Luck certainly doesn’t care for them. While nearly all NFL teams must deal with injuries, few have had the misfortune of having to battle the majority of the season without both of their big-name stars. For the Cowboys, that... Read More
