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Sam is and always has been a die hard sports fan. He is a current University of Tennessee student and played both basketball and football throughout his childhood. He developed a love for fantasy sports in 2011, which has led him into fantasy sports writing and analysis.
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Corey Davis Not Practicing On Monday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis is not practicing on Monday, as reported by Jim Wyatt. Head coach Mike Vrabel has been very discrete with injury news so far this offseason, so the extent of injury is unknown. This will be something to monitor going forward as Davis battled injuries for much of his rookie... Read More
Akrum Wadley Making Plays On The Second-Team Offense
Undrafted free-agent rookie running back Akrum Wadley received some work with the second unit during the Titans practice on Friday night. Wadley reportedly took advantage of the opportunity, turning in a few nice runs. Wadley is still behind veteran David Fluellen on the depth chart for the time being, but the rookie definitely has the... Read More
Rishard Matthews Running Routes Before Practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews was finally out on the field again before practice on Thursday running routes. The veteran receiver appeared to be moving well, which is a sign in the right direction amidst all of the uncertainty surrounding his injury situation. While we haven't received any word on an estimated date for... Read More
Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis Splitting Reps
Tennessee Titans running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis have been splitting first-team reps evenly so far in training camp. As expected, Lewis has been used more often in passing situations than Henry, although Henry has seen some targets his way as well. Henry has reportedly been running very well in the new zone scheme,... Read More
Taywan Taylor Separating Himself In Training Camp
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor has been showing out in training camp thus far, as reported by Joe Rexrode of the Tennessean. Taylor has been starting outside opposite of Corey Davis in the absence of Rishard Matthews and was clearly the number one target when Davis took a day off. Taylor played well in... Read More
Rishard Matthews Placed On Physically Unable To Perform List
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Monday that wide receiver Rishard Matthews was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list earlier in training camp. Monday marked the fifth straight day that Matthews has missed practice. Second-year wide receivers Corey Davis and Taywan Taylor have been starting outside and impressing in Matthews' absence. While... Read More
Corey Davis Standing Out Early In Training Camp
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis bounced back from a few early drops on Friday to put together a monster day in camp. Davis had a string of highlight-reel plays and was able to consistently gain separation on his routes. Davis figures to be a major beneficiary from the shift in offensive scheme under new... Read More
Titans Wide Receivers All Risky Plays In Divisional Round
Tennessee Titans wide receivers Rishard Matthews, Eric Decker and Corey Davis have become a bit harder to predict in recent weeks. Matthews was the clear top fantasy option for the majority of the season, but his usage lately has been concerning. Decker and Davis have either outperformed or matched Matthews the last few weeks of the season.... Read More
Delanie Walker A Strong Play In Divisional Game
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker came out of his slump last Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, catching six passes for 74 yards in the comeback win. Walker's usage had been fading late in the regular season, but the Titans made an effort to get him more involved in the critical playoff game. Expect... Read More
Derrick Henry Looking To Continue Strong Performance
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is primed to get his third straight start this week against the New England Patriots. Henry is looking to keep it going following performances with 117 and 191 yards in back-to-back weeks. Henry has definitely passed the eye test as the new starting running back of the Titans, but... Read More
Marcus Mariota Needs To Come Up Big For Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has not had the big statistical year that everyone expected, but he showed last week just why everyone in the organization is fully behind him. Mariota led three straight touchdown drives in the comeback win against the Kansas City Chiefs, including throwing a touchdown to himself. Mariota's toughness and will... Read More
Corey Davis Catches Four Passes For 35 Yards
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis caught four of his seven targets for 35 yards in the team's 22-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Davis was also missed on a wheel route for what would've been a long touchdown catch in the second half. It is apparent that Davis and quarterback Marcus Mariota have... Read More
Eric Decker Scores Game-Winning Touchdown Late In Game
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker has struggled with drops lately, including a crucial drop in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs. Decker made up for his struggles by reeling in a 22-yard touchdown to take the lead late in the game. This was only Decker's second catch in the game, but it... Read More
Rishard Matthews Held To One Catch
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews was virtually non-existent in the team's 22-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Matthews saw only two targets, catching one for 15 yards. Matthews' role has begun to dwindle as the season has progressed, with receivers Corey Davis and Eric Decker both having a much more prominent role in... Read More
Delanie Walker Goes For 74 Yards
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker caught six passes for 74 yards in the team's 22-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker led all Titans with eight targets and was much more involved in the offense than he had been over the final stretch of the regular season. Expect Walker to once again be... Read More
Derrick Henry Explodes for 191 Total Yards And A Touchdown
Following a game in which he described his own play as "soft," Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry came out with a vengeance. Henry rushed 23 times for 156 yards and a touchdown and added 35 yards receiving in the team's 22-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Henry looked every bit the part of... Read More
Marcus Mariota Throws Touchdown To Himself
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota came to play in the team's 22-21 comeback victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for two touchdowns, including one to himself on a tipped pass. While it wasn't always pretty, Mariota consistently made plays to keep the Titans in the game. He paired his three total touchdowns with 205... Read More
Delanie Walker A Top-Three Tight End Play This Week
Despite his overall success this season, Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker has failed to eclipse 50 yards in his last four games. Walker has proven that he still has the ability to create separation and make plays, but his involvement in the offense has slowly decreased late in the year. Expect this to change... Read More
Corey Davis A Risky, Cheap Wide Receiver Play
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has failed to live up to expectations this season, but his uninspiring rookie season is nothing that can't be forgotten by a breakout playoff performance. Davis gets a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are allowing the most points to fantasy wide receiver this season. Davis has shown... Read More
Rishard Matthews Primed For Rebound
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews has not been producing at his typical level as of late, but the matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are allowing the most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, is a perfect spot for him to bounce back. Matthews' price has dropped due to his decreased output... Read More
Derrick Henry Once Again In Line For Heavy Load
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry received mixed reviews in his debut as a starting running back, including labeling his own play as "soft" despite finishing with 117 total yards and a touchdown. Henry will have a chance to improve upon his first career start this week on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs.... Read More
Marcus Mariota In Play At A Bargain Price
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has not been a very consistent option in fantasy this season, whether it be due to lingering injuries or poor coaching. While neither his health nor the team's coaching has changed, there is a chance that he overcomes those factors in a must-win game situation. As seen last week, Mariota... Read More
Boom or Bust - Running Back Projections for 2017
There is one guarantee that can be made about the fantasy football season: there will be players who boom and players who bust. Many of us, myself included, have had our fantasy dreams crushed by a disappointing season from a player who we expected to perform at a high level (I still cringe at the name... Read More
Samaje Perine (RB, WAS) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
The Washington Redskins passing offense surprised last season, finishing second in the NFL in passing yards behind only the New Orleans Saints. However, their 21st-ranked rushing offense left plenty of room for improvement for the looming 2017 season. Second-year running back Matt Jones started the season as the lead back until his benching in week 8.... Read More
Paul Perkins (RB, NYC) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
The renewed focus on running backs this season is leaving many fantasy owners looking for bargains in the middle rounds. More than likely, finding the right RB2/flex play will make the difference in many leagues. Throughout the majority of the 2016 season, Paul Perkins was irrelevant to both the New York Giants offense and fantasy... Read More
Running Back Committees Not to Avoid In 2017
The phrase "running back by committee" (RBBC) has kept many a fantasy owner awake in the wee hours of the night. You can do the player research, read practice notes, watch coach interviews, and much more, only to have a player who seemed destined for 10-15 touches sit on the bench for the majority of the game. The... Read More
ADP Arbitrage - Redraft Mid-Round Value Picks
Every year there are players at each position who fly under the radar during the offseason, only to outperform players who were drafted much higher. The individuals who can identify players with low ADP that have the potential to perform at a similar or higher level to the more highly-touted players oftentimes are the same individuals... Read More
