Matthew Stafford "Felt OK" After Loss
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) "felt OK" after Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Sean McVay. The veteran signal-caller has been dealing with an elbow issue since last year and was limited from throwing throughout the offseason. The 34-year-old was sacked seven times during the season opener, so if... Read More
Cooper Rush Added To Active Roster For Sunday Night
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay. The promotion of the 28-year-old may be alarming for Dak Prescott's fantasy managers, especially after the signal-caller popped up on the injury report during the week. However, there is nothing to worry about, as the move... Read More
Duane Brown Placed On Injured Reserve
New York Jets tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) landed on injured reserve on Saturday. He had already been ruled out for Week 1, so the latest update means he'll be out for at least three more games. The veteran signed with the team during the offseason after Mekhi Becton (knee) was lost for the year, so... Read More
Mike Davis' Outlook Hinges On J.K. Dobbins' Availability
Baltimore Ravens running back Mike Davis' fantasy fate hinges on whether J.K. Dobbins (knee) will play. While things aren't looking promising, there remains a chance he'll be on the field against the Jets in Week 1. Granted, if Dobbins suits up, Davis could still see work. However, if Dobbins doesn't, Davis would become a realistic... Read More
Derek Carr A Low-End QB1 Option In Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr comes into the 2022 season with high expectations after the team's busy offseason. With a new offensive head coach in Josh McDaniels and the addition of superstar wide receiver Davante Adams, Carr will have a much higher potential ceiling for fantasy football than in years past. Carr and the Raiders will open... Read More
Rashod Bateman Hoping To Erase Underwhelming Rookie Year
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is now the clear-cut No. 1 option on the depth chart after the team traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals. As a result, he has high hopes from the coaching staff, so he'll look to positively begin the year against the Jets on Sunday. Undoubtedly, Mark Andrews is forecasted... Read More
Mark Andrews Looks To Start Year On The Right Foot Against N.Y.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is hoping to become the league's top producer at the position. To accomplish this, the 27-year-old will look to begin the season on the right track when the birds head to MetLife for a meeting with the Jets in Week 1. Baltimore traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals during... Read More
Lamar Jackson Looks To Begin Year On A Positive Note
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't secure a new contract as he had hoped. However, he will look to convince the front office to pay him big money after this season and will attempt to begin the 2022-23 campaign on a high note against the Jets. The 2019 MVP is coming off a down year,... Read More
Bengals Defense Warrants Consideration Against Pittsburgh
The Bengals defense had flashes of consistency last season. Did it have some issues occasionally? Sure. However, Cincinnati has most of its group back from 2021-22. While the Bengals D may struggle at times during the year, the fantasy upside is there. As a result, managers certainly should consider starting Cincy's defense in Week 1... Read More
Evan McPherson Looking To Become League's Top Kicker
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson looks to build off an impressive rookie year against the Steelers on Sunday. The 23-year-old finished last season by nailing 28 of his 33 attempts, including going 9-for-11 from beyond 50 yards. Despite his youth, McPherson is already is considered one of the top kickers in the league for a... Read More
Hayden Hurst Ready To Finally Break Out?
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst has been disappointing fantasy managers for years. However, now that he's in Cincy and currently the No. 1 option on the depth chart, he will look to change that. He'll have a chance to begin the year on a high note against Pittsburgh in Week 1. With Joe Burrow... Read More
Jarvis Landry - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry will make his regular-season debut for the team in an away matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Landry has been very productive for fantasy in the past but struggled in each of the last two seasons in a run-heavy Cleveland Browns offense. If the Saints allow quarterback Jameis Winston... Read More
Don't Forget About Tyler Boyd In Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd will look to surpass the 1,000-yard this season for the first time since 2019. He'll attempt to accomplish that by starting the year on the right foot against the Steelers on Sunday. Unquestionably, the presence of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins has caused Boyd's production to dip over the... Read More
Alvin Kamara Is A Must-Start RB In Week 1
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will look to start his 2022 campaign on a high note against an Atlanta Falcons defense that gave up the sixth-most rushing yards in the league last season. Kamara has been bracing for a lawsuit stemming from an incident that occurred during Pro Bowl weekend back in February,... Read More
Tee Higgins Ready To Roll Against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) has plenty of potential to make noise for fantasy managers against Pittsburgh on Sunday. The 23-year-old entered the week dealing with a shoulder issue and was considered day-to-day. However, he hasn't appeared on the injury report since, so he should be at full strength (or close to it)... Read More
Jameis Winston A QB2 For Season Opener
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston will open the 2022 season in an away divisional clash with the Atlanta Falcons. Winston looked sharp in limited preseason work and has a great matchup here in Week 1 against an Atlanta defense that gave up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks last season. It would obviously... Read More
Hunter Renfrow A WR3/Flex Option In Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow will remain a focal point of the team's offense in the season opener Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Renfrow received a two-year, $32M extension this offseason to continue to be one of quarterback Derek Carr's most reliable targets. After not seeing the field in the preseason, Renfrow is ready to... Read More
Ja'Marr Chase Looks To Build Off ROY Campaign On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will look to build off an effective rookie year against the visiting Steelers in Week 1. Chase introduced himself to Pittsburgh by accumulating four catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 3 last season. However, Week 12 was different, as the former LSU Tiger had only... Read More
Mo Alie-Cox A Touchdown-Dependent Option
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox is on the top of the depth chart to begin the season. Despite that, Alie-Cox has never surpassed 400 receiving yards in a single season. The Colts have Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. have are going to get a bulk of the action on this offense. Although, the... Read More
Alec Pierce Unlikely To Have Success In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has quietly been making a strong impact during training camp. The rookie wideout is expected to compete with Parris Campbell for the No. 2 role in Indy. However, it's unlikely that Pierce has a ton of fantasy value to begin the season. He's still learning this system and offensive... Read More
Joe Mixon Faces Familiar Foe In Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will look to build off a fantastic 2021-22 campaign with a matchup with Pittsburgh in Week 1. Mixon has had mixed success versus the Steelers over the years. However, in Week 12 of last season, he had his best performance against the AFC North rival, accumulating 165 yards and... Read More
Parris Campbell A Risky Option For Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell has struggled to establish himself through three seasons in the league. The former second round pick has played in a total of 15 games through three seasons with the Colts. The hope is that he can stay healthy and be the No. 2 option for the Colts. Although, he'll... Read More
Brandon McManus A Borderline Starter In Week 1
Because of an extremely inconsistent Denver Broncos offense last year, kicker Brandon McManus finished tied for 17th in overall fantasy points in standard scoring at his position. But the addition of nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson in 2022 gives the offense a much higher ceiling heading into the Week 1 season opener on Monday... Read More
Michael Pittman Jr. Has Low-End WR1 Value
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is coming off a strong campaign where he finished with over 1,000 receiving yards last season. The 24-year-old is looking to add onto that season with new quarterback Matt Ryan under center. The expectation is that Pittman will have a heavy workload which should mean increased value. At... Read More
Nyheim Hines A Possible Flex Option
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines is expected to have an increased workload this upcoming season. He is the primary backup to Jonathan Taylor, but will also be the pass-catcher in the backfield. The assumption is that Hines will be heavily involved in this Colts offense. He'll get a favorable matchup in Week 1 against... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Has Excellent Matchup Against Texans
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was projected as one of the best fantasy players heading into this season. He's coming off a year where he rushed for 1,811 yards with 18 touchdowns in 17 games. The Colts coaching staff mentioned that they do plan on limiting Taylor more this upcoming season. Despite that, Taylor... Read More
Broncos Defense A High-End Play In Week 1
The Denver Broncos defense will be an excellent high-end fantasy option for a Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Seattle is expected to start two rookies at offensive tackle in first-rounder Charles Cross and third-round right tackle Abraham Lucas. They'll also be facing quarterback Geno Smith, who is considered one of... Read More
Matt Ryan Has QB1 Upside
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will make his team debut against the Houston Texans in Week 1. The 37-year-old is coming off a below average season where he threw for 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons. The expectation is that Ryan will have better fantasy value in Indy. He'll... Read More
Albert Okwuegbunam A Streaming Option In Week 1
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, who caught 33 of 40 targets for 330 yards and two touchdowns in his second NFL season in 2021, has a huge opportunity heading into his third year. The Broncos sent Noah Fant to the Seattle Seahawks in the deal to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson, and rookie third-rounder Greg... Read More
Jerry Jeudy Has More Potential Heading Into Week 1
The Denver Broncos failed to use wide receiver Jerry Jeudy as a playmaker last year, and he played in only 10 games, leading to a disappointing final line of 38 catches, 467 yards and no touchdowns in his second season. With quarterback Russell Wilson now in town and receiver Tim Patrick (knee) out for the... Read More