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Ryan has been a fantasy sports writer since 2002. He has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR and served as a fantasy expert on numerous radio stations in North America. He has won several expert league titles over the years and competed against the very best in the industry.
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Budda Baker With Nine Stops
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker had nine total tackles (four solo) in the Week 16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Baker stacks tackles, but he doesn't produce much anywhere else. He'll be a low-end DB1 option against the Los Angeles Rams next week.
Chandler Jones Goes Off
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones erupted for four sacks against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon. He also tallied six total tackles. Jones is a feast-or-famine linebacker because he relies heavily on sacks, and he definitely feasted Sunday. He'll be a low-end LB1 option next week against the Los Angeles Rams.
Zane Gonzalez With A Solid Day
Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez was 2-for-3 in field goals with a long of 46 yards in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. He also nailed all three extra points. He'll be a low-end PK1 against the Los Angeles Rams next week.
Christian Kirk Shut Out
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk didn't register a catch on five targets in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. The passing game was grounded for much of the game, and Kirk wasn't able to break free. He'll remain a flex candidate against the Los Angeles Rams next week, but he may have quarterback Brett... Read More
Larry Fitzgerald Reaches The End Zone
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had four catches for 48 yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He'll face off against the Los Angeles Rams in what could be the final game of his illustrious career. He'll be a flex candidate in point-per-reception leagues.
David Johnson Seldom Used Again
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson rushed twice for three yards and caught one pass for four yards. He can't be used in the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.
Kenyan Drake The Workhorse
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake rushed 24 times for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. He also had three receptions for 18 yards. Drake has performed like an RB1 the last two weeks, and he could carry a heavy load again next week against the Los Angeles Rams.... Read More
Kyler Murray Doesn't Return
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) didn't return to the Week 16 game after injuring his hamstring. Not much is known about the severity, but at this point, he's pretty questionable to play in Week 17. Murray has been among the most-sacked quarterbacks all season, and it's a stretch think he'll play in a meaningless... Read More
Aaron Donald Reaches The QB
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald had 1.5 sacks against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. That gives him 12.5 sacks on the year, which is a fall from grace of his 20.5 sacks last year. Expect him to give it his all against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17 without playoff hopes... Read More
Rams Defense Does All It Can
The Los Angeles Rams Defense had six sacks and two interceptions against their NFC West foe in the San Francisco 49ers. They allowed 34 points, which won't help much, but the other numbers were valiant. They'll play the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17, which should be a good matchup. The Rams were eliminated from playoff... Read More
Gerald Everett Not Looked At Often
Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett only had one target in Week 16, and it went incomplete. Fellow tight end Tyler Higbee has taken the offense by storm in Everett's absence with a knee injury. It doesn't appear to be changing in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. If you had high hopes for... Read More
Tyler Higbee Remains Scorching
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had a game-high nine grabs for 104 yards in his fourth straight 100-yard performance in Week 16. Higbee has doubled his career highs in receptions and receiving yards despite only playing in 13 games thus far. Fellow tight end Gerald Everett returned from injury this week, and he... Read More
Brandin Cooks Reaches Pay Dirt
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks returned to fantasy relevance with four catches for 39 yards and a score in Week 16. He had been mostly dormant the last few weeks, but he showed some life last week with four grabs for 46 yards. This week wasn't much different other than the touchdown. The... Read More
Robert Woods Rekindles The Flame
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods remained in his happy place as he led the team with 117 receiving yards on eight grabs in the Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Woods took a step back last week, but he has been on the best stretch of his career. The connection that... Read More
Cooper Kupp Hauls In A Score
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp only caught four balls for 31 yards, but one of them amounted to a touchdown. Kupp has fallen out of favor in the offense for whatever reason the last few weeks. He was routinely receiving nine or 10 targets, but it's hard to scratch six targets these days.... Read More
Todd Gurley Reaches Promised Land Twice
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley's numbers weren't pretty, but he finished the day with two touchdowns. His line was 15 rushes for 48 yards (3.2 yards per carry), and he didn't connect on the two passes headed his way. The Rams were eliminated from playoff contention. Since Gurley's knee situation needed so much... Read More
Jared Goff Delivers Despite Loss
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff played pretty well for fantasy owners in Week 16, despite the 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was 27-for-46 for 323 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. What was good for fantasy owners this week might not be so ripe next week because they were eliminated from... Read More
Budda Baker A Low-End DB1
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has slipped out of the top 12 defensive backs over the last five weeks. He has 40 total tackles in the four games, but he hasn't done anything else. The Seattle Seahawks have allowed the third-most fantasy points to defensive backs the last five weeks. Baker is a low-end DB1... Read More
Chandler Jones Should Not Start This Week
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones has been kept in check the last five weeks with 18 total tackles and 3.5 sacks. He's a player that lives and dies on sacks, and the Seattle Seahawks have allowed just four sacks during the span. There isn't enough meat on the bone to start Jones this week.
Zane Gonzalez Should Sit This Week
Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez may be fifth in fantasy points at the position for the season, but he is 28th the last five weeks as the offense hasn't given him many chances. He's 4-for-4 in field goals and 10-for-11 in extra points. The Seattle Seahawks are a tough matchup as kickers are only 3-for-4... Read More
Larry Fitzgerald A PPR Flex Candidate
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is still serviceable in point-per-reception leagues with 67 grabs for 711 yards and three scores. However, he's just not dependable on a game-by-game basis with six and seven-point efforts. The Seattle Seahawks are a midrange matchup, and Fitz had five grabs for 47 yards against them earlier this season.... Read More
David Johnson Still Just A Backup
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has had just 14 touches in the last three games as the team has clearly moved on from him. Expect them to part ways in the offseason. Johnson is worth holding onto as a handcuff to running back Kenyan Drake, but he shouldn't be started against the Seattle Seahawks.
Kenyan Drake A Boom-Or-Bust Play
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake put on a show for the ages last week with 22 rushes for 137 yards and four touchdowns. It vaulted him to 15th over the last five weeks in point-per-reception leagues after he did zilch the previous four weeks. Drake has been tapered back in the receiving game to... Read More
Kyler Murray Should Ride The Pine
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray really hit a wall the last five weeks after he was a low-end QB1 for much of the season. He's 21st in fantasy points during the stretch as he threw for 726 yards, five scores and five picks while rushing 26 times for 153 yards and two scores. The Seattle... Read More
Aaron Donald A Low-End Start
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is 12th in fantasy points from the defensive line position the last five weeks. He has been solid, but unspectacular, with 12 total tackles, five sacks and two passes defended. He'll be a low-end DL1 option against the San Francisco 49ers as well this week.
Rams Defense A Low-End Fantasy Option
The Los Angeles Rams Defense is tied for ninth in fantasy points over the last five weeks. They have had a softer schedule in that span, but the San Francisco 49ers aren't lighting it up either. It's a midrange matchup, and the Rams are one of the final low-end defenses to consider this week.
Tyler Higbee A Solid Play
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is the fifth-best tight end the last five weeks, and he has played one fewer game than most of them. He averaged 7.8 catches for 88.5 yards and 0.3 touchdowns per game in that stretch. He'll have tight end Gerald Everett (knee) returning this week, but Higbee has... Read More
Brandin Cooks Not A Good Play
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks had a miniature rebound last week with four catches for 46 yards. The reason that futile line is a rebound shows you how unproductive he has been the last few weeks. He's not a good start against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
Robert Woods A WR3 This Week
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods came back to Earth last week after one of the most productive stretches of his career. Before last week's four catches for 17 yards, he averaged 8.3 catches for 115.5 yards in the previous four games. He has just one touchdown all season. He faces the San Francisco... Read More
Cooper Kupp A Low-End WR2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has touchdowns in three straight games. That's what has kept him afloat during a bit of a dry spell. He's averaging 39.8 receiving yards and 4.2 receptions per game over the last six games. Rams quarterback Jared Goff falls in love with certain targets. It was Kupp earlier... Read More
