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Jamaal Williams Risky Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams faces the eighth-ranked run defense of the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Williams has only 16 touches the last two weeks, including one catch. Plus, he hasn't scored a touchdown in five straight games after putting together a four-game touchdown streak earlier in the year. The best-case scenario […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAaron Jones Faces Tough Matchup In Week 16
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones faces a tough test against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Jones has averaged 13 carries per game but only two receptions per game in his last five contests. The 24-year-old has managed to salvage fantasy value several times with his knack for scoring touchdowns in the red […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAaron Rodgers A Risky Start Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will face the Minnesota Vikings in a crucial Week 16 divisional matchup. For all his criticisms this year as a fantasy QB, Rodgers currently sits as NFL.com's QB8 on the year. Rodgers was sharp last week against the Bears stingy defense- though the stat sheet won't show it- considering […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoRussell Westbrook Explodes For Season-High 40 Points
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook led his team to a 122-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers with 40 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two triples, and a steal. The Clippers had no answer for Westbrook's aggressive drives to the rim, except to foul him, which resulted in a season-high 12 of 13 makes from […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoJames Harden Scores Efficient 28 Points In Win Over Clippers
Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored 28 points with 10 assists, one rebound, five triples, a block, and two steals in a 122-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden took a backseat to Russell Westbrook's 40 points, but last year's MVP shot an efficient 50 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from deep […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoP.J. Tucker Records Double-Double Against Clippers
Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker posted 10 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one triple, two blocks and a steal in a 122-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Tucker has pulled down at least 11 boards in back-to-back contests and has averaged 10.1 rebounds per game in December after averaging around six rebounds a game […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoPaul George Stuffs The Stat Sheet Against Rockets
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George tallied 34 points, nine rebounds, six triples, three assists, two blocks, and two steals in a 122-117 loss to the Houston Rockets. George got off to a bit of a slow start, by his standards, after returning from injury in November. Here's what the red-hot George has averaged in […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoKawhi Leonard Scores 25 Points In Losing Effort
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points with nine rebounds, four assists, two triples, and a steal in a 122-117 loss to the Houston Rockets. It wasn't his sharpest performance, considering only eight of his 25 points came in the second half, plus he committed five turnovers. It's a testament to how talented […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoSaints Defense Not The Best Option In Week 16
The New Orleans Saints Defense will take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. It's not a great matchup, considering the Titans have averaged 34 points per game in their last four. However, the upside comes with New Orleans' ability to pressure the quarterback. The Titans offensive line has allowed the third-most sacks in the […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoWil Lutz Should Stay Hot Against Tennessee
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz gets a tough matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. They've allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers. Still, the Titans are about to face the league's hottest kicker. Lutz has made at least two field goals in six straight games and at least two extra points […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoJared Cook A Great Option Against Titans
New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook will face the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Cook has exceeded 50 receiving yards in five of his last six games and has scored a touchdown in three of those contests. He also ranks first on the team with 15.2 yards per reception. Tennessee has the 25th-ranked pass […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoTre'Quan Smith Too Risky Against Titans
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith gets a good matchup in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, the league's 25th-ranked pass defense. Smith has caught a touchdown in three of the last four weeks. It's worth noting that his lone catch in two of these games was also his touchdown, showing how unreliable his […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoTed Ginn Not Recommended In Week 16
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn will face the 25th-ranked pass defense of the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Ginn has exceeded 50 receiving yards and scored only twice this year. Plus, the rise of Jared Cook has severely limited any upside Ginn might have had. Given how high the stakes are for fantasy […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoLatavius Murray A Risky Option Against Tennessee
New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray will face the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. At first glance, it appears to be a tough matchup, given Tennessee's ranking of 13 against the run. However, the Titans have surrendered a touchdown to a running back in four straight weeks. That's likely what fantasy owners are hoping […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoMichael Thomas Could Make History Against Titans
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will get a Week 16 matchup with a Tennessee Titans Defense that could be without their best corner, Adoree' Jackson (foot). The 26-year-old helped Drew Brees make history last week, and Brees could return the favor this week. Thomas is sitting at 133 receptions for the season, which […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoAlvin Kamara Could End Touchdown Drought In Week 16
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will square off with the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Kamara has posted at least 75 scrimmage yards in eight of 12 games this year but hasn't scored a touchdown in nine straight contests. Tennessee has allowed an opposing back to exceed 75 scrimmage yards in three of […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDrew Brees Remains A Strong Option In Week 16
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Brees is coming off his record-setting performance on Monday Night Football and gets to face a Titans secondary that could be without their best corner Adoree' Jackson (foot). The volume has been there for opposing quarterbacks against Tennessee, as they've […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoNikola Jokic Flirts With Triple-Double Against Magic
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic did a little bit of everything in a 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic, tallying 18 points, 12 assists, nine rebounds, two triples, a block, and a steal in 31 minutes. After struggling for much of October and November, Jokic has lit December on fire and slammed the buy-low window […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoJamal Murray Bounces Back In Huge Way
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored 33 points with five rebounds, two triples, one assist, and a steal in a 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic. Murray needed this game after averaging only 13.3 points per game in December and struggling to find his shot. He had no such trouble against Orlando, scoring 21 of […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoPaul Millsap Records Double-Double Against Magic
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and a triple in a 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic. It's the third double-double of the year for Millsap, who also made six of seven free throws to continue his tear from the charity stripe. The 34-year-old has posted career-high percentages from […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoD.J. Augustin Scores 18 Points With Seven Assists
Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin posted 18 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and three triples in a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Augustin has been hot lately, averaging 19 points, six assists, six free-throws made, and 2.3 triples per game in his last three. The 32-year-old is playing only 25.8 minutes a night but […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoNikola Vucevic Scores 20 Points In Losing Effort
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 20 points with seven rebounds, five assists, one triple, and a block in a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Vucevic has struggled with his shot, posting only a 41.3 percent mark since returning from his injury. He's posted great fantasy numbers in those three games by averaging nine […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoMalik Monk Scores Season-High 23 In Win
Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk scored 23 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, two triples, and a steal in a 110-102 win over the Sacramento Kings. Monk came up clutch in this one, with 14 points in the fourth quarter en route to his first double-double of the year. His minutes have been up-and-down but […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoCody Zeller Narrowly Misses Double-Double In Win
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller recorded 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in a 110-102 win over the Sacramento Kings. Zeller narrowly missed notching his third straight double-double. The 27-year-old has averaged career-highs in points, rebounds and three-pointers made in only 23.6 minutes per game. Zeller has started the last two games […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDevonte' Graham Does A Little Bit Of Everything
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham tallied 15 points, seven assists, four rebounds, four triples, a steal, and a block in a 110-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Graham shot under 30 percent from the field for the third straight game. Fortunately, he's made up for his poor shooting by posting 15 rebounds, 18 assists, six […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoMarvin Bagley Posts 14 Points And Seven Boards Off Bench
Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III posted 14 points, seven rebounds, an assist, and a triple in a 110-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Kings have eased Bagley III back into the lineup after his extended absence due to a right thumb fracture, as he's played no more than 23 minutes since making his […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Scores 19 With Eight Assists In Return
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox scored 19 points with eight assists, two rebounds, two triples, and two steals in a 110-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Fox played 30 minutes in his return to the court after a 17-game absence due to an ankle sprain. Coming off the bench didn't stop the 21-year-old from posting […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoSaints Defense Nearly Pitches Shutout
The New Orleans Saints Defense nearly shut out the Indianapolis Colts in a 34-7 win. Indianapolis didn't score until there were 3:56 left in the game. While New Orleans was dominant in real life, they didn't force any turnovers and only posted one sack, limiting their fantasy ceiling in this one. At least they didn't […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoWil Lutz Keeps Hot Streak Alive Against Colts
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra points in a 34-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Lutz has made 15 field goals and 30 extra points in a row. He's arguably been the best kicker in fantasy over the last several weeks. Lutz is […]
Tim Capurso 5 years agoTaysom Hill Catches Touchdown In Week 15 Win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill caught both of his targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in a 34-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Hill's touchdown reception was his fifth of the year- and he also has a rushing touchdown this year. The 29-year-old helped Drew Brees make history, as he hauled in the […]
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