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Brian Hill Rushes For 55 Yards
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill finished with 13 carries for 55 yards in Week 12. Todd Gurley II was ruled out of the game beforehand with a knee injury, meaning Hill and Ito Smith split the work out of the backfield. Hill had 13 carries while Smith had 12. If Gurley returns next week, […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoIto Smith Has Rushing Touchdown
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had 12 carries for 65 yards and a score in the Week 12 win over Las Vegas. He also added four receptions for 10 yards on five targets. Todd Gurley II did not play in the game due to a knee injury and Smith and Brian Hill took the […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoMatt Ryan Posts Season-Low 185 Yards
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan finished 22-for-39 for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and one pick in the blowout win over the Raiders. Ryan posted a season-low in yards despite the huge win and now has five touchdowns and five interceptions in the past four games. The QB generally hasn't been as explosive in fantasy this […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoYounghoe Koo A Starting Option
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a terrific start this week against Las Vegas. Last week, the kicker hit three field goals, including two from over 50 yards. Overall, Koo has gone 24-for-25 in field goals this season and 18-for-21 in extra points. The Raiders rank in the middle against fantasy kickers, so he is […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoFalcons Defense Should Stay Benched
The Atlanta Falcons Defense should stay benched this week when the Las Vegas Raiders come to town. Las Vegas has a capable QB in Derek Carr, along with solid weapons such as Josh Jacobs, Darren Waller, and Nelson Agholor. Meanwhile, Atlanta has allowed at least 20 points in nine of 10 games. The unit has […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoHayden Hurst A Low-End TE1 If Active In Week 12
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is a low-end TE1 this week if active. The TE is currently dealing with an ankle injury and it remains to be seen if he plays. Hurst got nothing last week on two targets but has generally been decent this season. He has gotten at least 50 yards and […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoRussell Gage In The Flex Conversation
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is in the flex conversation this week. Due to Julio Jones going down with an injury last week, Gage had seven receptions for 58 yards on 12 targets. This week, Jones is still dealing with a hamstring injury and may be a game-time decision. If Jones doesn't play, Gage […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoCalvin Ridley A Low-End WR1 In Week 12
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is a low-end WR1 this week against the Raiders. It's worth noting he is dealing with a foot injury right now, but there is no sign that his status for Sunday is in jeopardy. Ridley posted five receptions for 90 yards on nine targets last week and has gotten […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoJulio Jones A Low-End WR1 This Week If Active
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is currently dealing with a hamstring injury and could be a game-time decision this week against the Raiders. Thus, if he plays, he will be a lower-end WR1 and certainly a riskier option to start considering his injury. Last week, Jones only managed two receptions for 39 yards on […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoTodd Gurley II A Low-End RB1 In Week 12
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II is a low-end RB1 this week versus the Raiders. The RB is coming off a season-low eight carries for 26 yards but has nevertheless remained decent on this offense. Gurley still has had double-digit carries in nine of 10 games and has rushed for over 50 yards in […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoMatt Ryan A Low-End QB1 Against Raiders
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is a low-end QB1 against the Raiders this weekend. Ryan has been a bit streaky this season and posted 232 yards and two picks last week. Overall, he has thrown for over 300 yards in only three of 10 games this season and only has four games with multiple passing […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoWil Lutz A Great Start In Week 12
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz is a fantastic start this week against the Broncos. Lutz has gone 19-for-21 in field-goal attempts this season and 34-for-34 in extra-point attempts. The Broncos allow the third-most points to fantasy kickers, meaning Lutz is a solid play this week.
Rishi Patel 4 years agoSaints Defense A Strong Play In Week 12
The New Orleans Saints Defense is one of the strongest plays of the week heading into Week 12. The unit compiled eight sacks and two picks against a normally potent Falcons offense last week. Now facing the Broncos this week, this unit has the potential to make some real noise against a Denver offense that […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoJared Cook A Low-End TE2 In Week 12
New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook should be considered a lower-end TE2 in Week 12. Cook has struggled the past two games, only getting one reception for six yards on three targets. In nine games played this season, the TE has only eclipsed 50 yards three times. His role has been smaller than many […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoEmmanuel Sanders A Flex Play For Week 12
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders should only be considered a flex piece this week against one of his former squads, the Broncos. Sanders has been streaky this season, to say the least. The WR posted four receptions for 66 yards on five targets last week but only had six total targets in the […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoMichael Thomas A WR1 Against Broncos
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is a WR1 against Denver on Sunday. He is currently still nursing that ankle injury that caused him to miss several games, but there is no sign right now that he is in danger of missing the game. Thomas posted his best numbers of the season last week, […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoLatavius Murray A Flex For Week 12
New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray is a flex option for Week 12. Murray posted 12 carries for 49 yards along with two receptions for 36 yards on two targets last week. The back has had a generally stable role behind Alvin Kamara this season and has gotten at least eight carries in nine […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoAlvin Kamara An RB1 In Week 12
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is an RB1 against Denver on Sunday. Kamara is dealing with a foot injury right now, but there is no indication that he is in jeopardy of missing the contest. The RB has a total of five touchdowns in the past three games and remains an integral factor […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoTaysom Hill A Low-End QB1 In Week 12
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill is a low-end QB1 against the Broncos in Week 12. Hill had an impressive debut as a starter in Week 11, getting 233 passing yards and 10 carries for 49 yards and two touchdowns. His rushing prowess makes him a more valuable fantasy player. The Broncos are middle-tier against […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoDeeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
As the playoff race begins to heat up (both in the NFL and your fantasy league), depth will be crucial given the number of players getting injured or being put on the COVID list. Depth is what will help you weather any unexpected setbacks on your roster and any surprising performance could be the game-changer […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoRob Gronkowski Puts Up Just 25 Yards Monday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski had two receptions for 25 yards on six targets in Monday's loss to the Rams. After a terrific stretch of games just a few weeks ago, Gronk has declined a bit recently and now has below 30 yards in two of the past three games. Still, he has […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoAntonio Brown Sees 13 Targets
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown finished Monday's loss to the Rams with eight receptions for 57 yards on 13 targets. It was certainly an encouraging performance for Brown, who led the team in every receiving category. In addition, his rapport with Tom Brady is proving to be very strong. Though he will have […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoChris Godwin Finds End Zone Against Rams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin compiled seven receptions for 53 yards and a score on 10 targets in Monday's loss to the Rams. The WR has seen at least six targets and has accumulated over 41 yards in all seven games he has played this season. His role is large and his production […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoMike Evans Scores Touchdown In Week 11
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans finished with five receptions for 49 yards and a score on nine targets in Monday's loss to the Rams. Evans continues to remain a big part of this offense and though his yardage doesn't always reflect that, he has seen at least six targets and gotten three touchdowns […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoLeonard Fournette Musters 17 Yards Monday Night
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette had seven carries for 17 yards and a score and one reception for nine yards on four targets in Week 11. Fournette continues to play behind Ronald Jones II and now has 16 rushes for 36 yards in the past three games total. Fournette should not be considered […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoRonald Jones II Struggles In Week 11
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II finished with 10 carries for 24 yards in the loss to the Rams on Monday. Jones fell flat after a 192-yard performance last week but ended up with more carries than Leonard Fournette on the bright side. It seems Jones will remain the workhorse back going forward, […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoTom Brady Tosses For 216 Yards Monday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady went 26-for-48 for 216 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in Week 11. Brady struggled most of the game against a powerful Rams Defense and thus had a bit of an off-day. Nevertheless, the QB should remain in the low-end QB1 tier going forward as he has also had […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoCurtis Samuel Has 70 Yards
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel ended Week 11 with eight receptions for 70 yards and a score on 10 targets along with one carry for four yards. Samuel once again had a good game after managing only eight receiving yards last week. Nonetheless, the WR is very inconsistent and he is the WR3 on […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoRobby Anderson Gets 46 Yards
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson ended Week 11's win with seven receptions for 46 yards on nine targets. In terms of yards, Anderson has seen a bit of a decline lately as he hasn't gotten more than 63 yards in any of the past four games after getting at least 74 yards in six […]
Rishi Patel 4 years agoD.J. Moore Hauls In 127 Yards
Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore finished Week 11 with a season-best 127 yards on seven receptions and 11 targets. In five of the past seven games, Moore has at least 93 yards and his role and production in this offense have been stellar lately. He's a solid starting option going forward given his consistency […]
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