Rex Burkhead A Risky Week 1 Play
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead could see a lot of work in the passing game this season, but there's too much uncertainty around the veteran running back for him to be in fantasy lineups in Week 1. The Colts were a strong run defense last year, which could theoretically boost Burkhead over teammate Dameon... Read More
Dameon Pierce Starts Career With Tough Matchup
Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce was a popular sleeper in the preseason, but fantasy managers might want to consider leaving him on the bench in Week 1 against the Colts. Indianapolis ranked third in DVOA against the run last season and the Texans will likely be playing from behind in this one, limiting... Read More
Davis Mills Faces Tough Start To Season
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills is set to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. The Colts were 17th in DVOA against the pass last year, so the matchup here isn't terrible for Mills, but in the early going, it's tough to justify playing Mills unless he has an even... Read More
Robert Woods Opens Season As WR1
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods looks to be Ryan Tannehill's No. 1 option in the passing game early on in 2022. Treylon Burks had an up-and-down preseason campaign and is currently listed behind Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on the Titans' depth chart. Woods will face off with the New York Giants in his first game with... Read More
Sterling Shepard To Be A Game-Time Decision
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) will be a game-time decision on Sunday for the Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Shepard will probably do a pre-game workout before inactives are released so the Giants can make a final decision. The 29-year-old pass-catcher is less than... Read More
Logan Thomas Questionable For Week 1
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 of the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thomas has made significant progress after he tore his ACL last season. He first took part in seven-on-seven drills on Aug. 24 and was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday of... Read More
Mac Jones, Patriots Offense Could Struggle
The New England Patriots offense looked out of sorts for most of training camp this summer. They had issues with basic plays, and their offensive line struggled to block. It's not a huge surprise after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left the team to coach the Las Vegas Raiders. We should never question head coach... Read More
Amani Hooker Agrees To Three-Year Extension
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a three-year contract extension with safety Amani Hooker for more than $33 million on Friday, according to sources. Hooker was a full-time starter in 2021 and is on the rise. The 24-year-old will receive a $10 million signing bonus and a guarantee of $19.5 million. Hooker had a career-high 62... Read More
Eagles Defense - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
The Philadelphia Eagles defense opens the regular season on the road against the Detroit Lions. The Eagles made multiple additions this offseason, including LB Haasan Reddick, CB James Bradberry, LB Kyzir White, S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, rookie DT Jordan Davis, and rookie LB Nakobe Dean. The upgraded back seven should go a long way at defending... Read More
Duane Brown Ruled Out For Week 1
New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens due to a shoulder injury. The Jets aren't ruling out the idea that he will ultimately have to go on Injured Reserve. Gang Green's offensive line will now be without... Read More
Jake Elliott - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will travel to Detroit to open the regular season. The sixth-year kicker had his best season to date in 2021, making 30 of 33 field goal attempts and hitting on all 44 of his extra-point attempts. He could start the season hot Sunday as Philadelphia will look to be in... Read More
Michael Carter "The Heartbeat" Of Jets Offense
New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur called running back Michael Carter "the heartbeat of our offense." It's not exactly what you want to hear if you have a lot of fantasy football shares of rookie Breece Hall, who is fully expected to take over the lead-back role in New York in 2022 sooner than... Read More
Kyren Williams Could Miss Up To Six Weeks
Los Angeles Rams promising rookie running back Kyren Williams (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain early in the first quarter of the 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night and could be sidelined up to six weeks, according to a source. It's a tough blow to the Rams' running back depth and for... Read More
Quez Watkins - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins will start in the slot Sunday on the road against the Detroit Lions. While teammate Zach Pascal occupied this role in Indianapolis last season, Watkins won the starting job during training camp. The matchup for the third-year receiver is a good one. Detroit allowed 22.7 fantasy points per game... Read More
Kenneth Gainwell - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell opens the season on the road against the Detroit Lions Sunday. Detroit is a great matchup, as they allowed the second-most points per game to the running back position in 2021. However, Gainwell will occupy the role of the passing downs back for Philadelphia with Miles Sanders (hamstring) practicing... Read More
Dak Prescott Will Play Sunday Night
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the plan is for quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) to be a full participant in practice on both Friday and Saturday. "I don't have any concern about him playing Sunday," McCarthy said. The Cowboys open their 2022 season with a Sunday night showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,... Read More
Dallas Goedert - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert opens the regular season on the road against the Detroit Lions. It is a favorable matchup for the fifth-year tight end. Detroit allowed the fifth-most receptions to the tight end position in 2021. The Lions made no additions of note to their linebacker corps, meaning Goedert should have a... Read More
Ravens, Lamar Jackson Cannot Reach Deal On Extension
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that no deal was reached with quarterback Lamar Jackson by Friday's deadline to come to a long-term contract extension. Talks will continue after the 2022 season. Jackson will play this season on the final year of his rookie deal instead. The 25-year-old signal-caller will become a free agent... Read More
DeVonta Smith - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith starts the regular season with a great fantasy matchup on the road against the Detroit Lions. No longer having to deal with top coverage from opposing defenses due to the offseason addition of A.J. Brown, the sophomore receiver will have a chance to use his 4.27 speed against No.... Read More
A.J. Brown - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown will start his first regular season game as an Eagle on the road against the Detroit Lions. The matchup for the fourth-year receiver couldn't be better on paper. Brown will see a lot of the Lions starting CB Jeff Okudah. The third-year corner has played in only 10 games... Read More
Jalen Hurts - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts goes on the road to open the regular season in a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions. Last season, Detroit allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to the quarterback position. They also allowed 31 passing touchdowns, tied for the third-most. With an upgraded skills position group comprised of wide... Read More
Matt Prater A Solid Option In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater is a solid starting option for fantasy managers in Week 1 in what should be a high-scoring game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Prater was able to put up the seventh-most fantasy points at his position during the 2021 season after making 30-of-37 field goal attempts and 47 extra-point attempts.... Read More
Cardinals Defense Draws Tough Matchup In Week 1
The Arizona Cardinals defense will face a tough matchup to open the 2022 season as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs come to town. Despite giving up the seventh-fewest passing yards in 2021, the Cardinals are an easy fade in what should be a high-scoring game with two of the league's best quarterbacks matching... Read More
A.J. Green Could Have Significant Role In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green could be in line for some meaningful targets in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. With Zach Ertz's (calf) and Rondale Moore's (hamstring) statuses up in the air for Sunday, Green could potentially slot in as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Marquise Brown in this one. The... Read More
Marquise Brown A WR2 In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown finds himself in a great position for fantasy production to open the season. Brown will be the No. 1 option in the passing game in what should be a high-scoring affair between two of the league's elite offenses. The former Baltimore Raven faces a Chiefs defense that allowed the... Read More
Davante Adams An Elite WR1 Option In Raiders Debut
Las Vegas Raiders newly acquired superstar Davante Adams will finally make his debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. While this proved to be a tough matchup for the wide receiver position in 2021, the expectations should remain high for the former Packer. The Chargers look like they will be without their significant defensive acquisition, cornerback J.C.... Read More
James Conner A Solid RB2 In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner draws a solid matchup in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, who gave up the 12th-most rushing yards during the 2021 season. Conner will look to pick up right where he left off last season, as he finished with 1,127 scrimmage yards and 18 total touchdowns. The... Read More
Kyler Murray A High-End QB1 Option In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will kick off the season in a potential shootout with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Chiefs gave up the sixth-most passing yards and seventh-highest yards per attempt last season, making it a plus matchup for the former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The dual-threat should... Read More
Josh Jacobs A Solid RB2 Play In Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will look to get off to a hot start in 2022 with an opening matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Although Jacobs figures to see some competition for touches in this backfield, it appears clear he will begin the season as the team's lead back. The Chargers allowed... Read More
Greg Joseph A Solid Option In Week 1
Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph is a solid starting option in Week 1 in what should be a high-scoring affair with the Green Bay Packers. Joseph converted 33-of-38 field goals and converted 36 extra-point attempts during the 2021 season, which was good for a sixth-place finish in fantasy points among kickers. Fantasy managers can feel... Read More