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Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 14
I’m going to continue beating the Kareem Hunt drum, due to the fact that many still don’t want to trust him. He has scored in each of his past two games, and now faces a top-5 matchup for running backs when the Bengals come to town.
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Jack Doyle was a stud in Week 13. Remember, Eric Ebron is on Injured Reserve, so the tight end position in Indianapolis is all his and this week he gets the pleasure of facing Tampa Bay, the seventh-best matchup for opposing tight ends.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 13
Cincinnati is a good matchup for the Jets' passing attack, and maybe the Andy Dalton-led offense can put some points on the board (this game has quiet shootout appeal). It's time we put our faith back in Robby Anderson.
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Don’t look now, but Darnold is on fire as of recently. In his past two games, he has a whopping seven touchdowns (one being a rushing touchdown), which both games were against unimposing foes. This week he will continue his hot streak, as he faces Cincinnati’s hapless defense.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 12
Guice is risky, sure, but there is a lot to like here. Yes, he only saw 8 touches last week, but he took one of those to the house for a 45-yard touchdown. You may want to call it an outlier, but it was more likely a showcase of his elite play-making ability.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 12
Darnold has been hard to trust this year, but you can place your faith back into him this week. He gets the pleasure of facing Oakland, the seventh-best matchup for opposing quarterbacks. This game has quiet shootout appeal, so go ahead and roll Darnold out for Week 12 if you need him.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 11
Carlos Hyde just can’t get any love, can he? If you like volume, you have to start showing the veteran some love. Baltimore isn’t going to seek out stopping Hyde in this contest, and they are not a bottom-15 matchup for opposing running backs. Hyde will get his Sunday, so show the man some love finally.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 11
Derek Carr did cool down in Week 10, as he only had one passing touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers, but they are the third-toughest matchup for quarterbacks. Enter Cincinnati, who is the fourth-best matchup for quarterbacks.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 10
Even in Week 6 when Kamara was limited, Latavius Murray had 11 touches, which he turned into 79 yards. The Saints will look to keep their star running back in Kamara fresh and healthy, which will open up more touches for Murray.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 10
Rivers hasn’t been getting it done lately, as he only has one passing touchdown in his past two games. He will have a good chance at bouncing back in Week 10, though, as he gets to face Oakland’s hapless defense.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 9
Coach Flores has stated outright that the Dolphins are not tanking, and that shows on the field. Call me crazy, but the Dolphins can win against the Jets in Week 9. If they do, look for DeVante Parker to be a huge benefactor in that.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 9
The biggest reason to like Garoppolo as a streamer this week is his matchup, as Arizona is the fourth best matchup for opposing quarterbacks. He also showed good rapport with Emmanuel Sanders right out of the gate, so that’s also a huge plus as the season progresses. If you’re struggling, put your faith in Garoppolo for Week 9.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 8
The perennial bust is what we have always labeled Corey Davis, but not so fast. Ryan Tannehill has breathed new life into the Titans’ offense, with Davis being the main beneficiary. In Week 7, he caught 6 of his 7 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown.
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Death, taxes, and play tight ends against Arizona. Arizona is by far the best matchup for opposing tight ends. Cook was on a roll in his past two games, sadly he missed Week 7, if he can’t go, give Josh Hill a look.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 7
Yes, Miles Sanders had the big touchdown catch in Week 6, but Jordan Howard was still the one getting most of the touches. Howard had 13 to Sanders’ six, and Howard was in on 68 percent of the offensive snaps last week.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 7
Josh Allen could be a forgotten man, but he needs to be on your radar for Week 7. Miami is the best possible matchup for opposing quarterbacks, and Allen is fresh off his bye week.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 6
Coach Callahan has stated that he wants to run the ball more.. Enter Adrian Peterson, who hasn’t done much of anything on the season. Miami is the best possible matchup for opposing running backs, so Peterson should finally have a positive game script to go off of. Go ahead and put your confidence in the future Hall of Famer.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 6
Kyler Murray hasn’t thrown for a touchdown in two games, but that will all change this week. Atlanta is the 4th best matchup for opposing quarterbacks, so this should be the week where all the hype for the rookie comes to fruition.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 5
Ronald Jones has more than 80 total yards in 3-of-4 games, and was also the touch leader in the backfield for those three games. He has entered the trust category for weekly flex play.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 5
The golden rule this year is that if a tight end faces Arizona, then said tight end will have a great game. Come on down, Tyler Eifert, as you’re the next man up! Arizona is the best possible matchup for a tight end, and it’s not even close.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: WEEK 4
Gallman was this week’s hot waiver wire add, and you can go ahead and play him in Week 4. Yes, it’s risky, but someone has to get the lion’s share of the touches in the Giants backfield. Washington is not an imposing matchup for running backs, and can’t stack the box with how well Daniel Jones looked last week.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 4
Cousins looked better in Week 3 then he did the prior two weeks, but he was facing Oakland’s defense. Week 4 he has to play Chicago, which is the toughest matchup for opposing quarterbacks. So yeah, stay far away from this matchup if you can. While were at it, just drop Cousins, you'll be better off.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 3
Can you name the leading receiver in the NFL through two weeks? If you answered John Ross, then give yourself a pat on the back, as that is correct. Yes, Buffalo is a tough matchup, but it doesn’t matter. You have to stay in the flames, Sharks.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 3
In Week 3, Mayfield gets to face the Rams, who are the third-toughest matchup for opposing quarterbacks. I hope Mayfield and the hype train that is Cleveland comes through, but stats don’t lie. I still like Mayfield for the rest of the season, but he could struggle yet again this week.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 2
Look for Singletary to have around 15 touches in this game, which is a plus matchup for opposing running backs. The Giants won’t stop him, simply put, and this could be the game that gets him to breakout status. Fire up the rookie for a solid flex.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 2
I’m going back to Josh Allen this week, as Dak Prescott just lit the Giants’ defense (4th easiest matchup for opposing QBs) on fire. Allen was atrocious in the first 3 quarters of play against the Jets last week, but he came around in the last quarter to help the Bills win. The addition of John Brown is nothing to scoff at, leaving me to believe this will be another good fantasy day for Allen.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 1
Matt Breida is electric when he is on the field, and guess what? He is 100% healthy to start the new season. Yes, Tevin Coleman will get a good share of the workload, but Breida can hit the home run more so than Coleman... Breida should eat right out of the gate.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 1
Buffalo gets the pleasure of facing the Jets to open the season, and the Jets were the overall easiest matchup for opposing quarterbacks last year. Add in the fact that Buffalo has added John Brown on the outside and Cole Beasley in the slot, and you have yourself some decent weapons in Buffalo to start the year.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 17
Crowder isn’t an exciting flex, but he is a high-floor flex if that’s what you need this week... Enter Philadelphia’s hapless secondary and it looks like Crowder could end the season on a high note.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 17
Derek Carr was not exactly lighting the world on fire on Christmas Eve, but at least he didn’t turn the ball over. He will have to throw a ton in week 17, though, as Kansas City is knocking on the door this week. They are the 3rd best matchup for opposing quarterbacks on the year.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 16
Peyton Barber was the only running back to receive a carry in Week 15, and he has scored in 4 of his past 5 games. The math adds up here to yet another productive day for the underrated back out of Auburn.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 16
Case Keenum has not been good this year, to put it lightly, but he does get the fifth-best matchup for opposing quarterbacks when he faces Oakland on Christmas Eve. If any team can make a subpar quarterback look good, it’s Oakland.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 15
As of this writing, Isaiah Crowell looks like a long-shot to play in Week 15. Enter McGuire, who returned to practice on Wednesday and looks like he’ll get the start for the Jets this week.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 15
The Rams are the best matchup for opposing quarterbacks, and they should come out firing after their Week 14 upset loss to Chicago. This game has shootout written all over it, so get yourself a piece of the action and start Carson Wentz.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 14
Peyton Barber received 16 carries in week 13 against Carolina, and I expect him to see another 15-20 carries this week. This is an "attackable" matchup for Jameis Winston to get the ball near the goal line, which is where Barber excels.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 14
Mayfield looked atrocious against the stout Houston defense in Week 13 (TD, 3 INT), but I think he bounces back in Week 14. Carolina is up next for the first overall pick in the 2018 draft, and Carolina is the second-best matchup for quarterbacks on the season.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 13
Frank Gore is averaging 17 touches per game the past three weeks, which is plenty to work with in the fantasy football world. Kenyan Drake is also banged up (again …), so keep an eye on that. I like Gore whether or not Drake plays in this contest.
Read More »STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 13
Brate scored a touchdown in Week 12, and I like his odds to keep that going against Carolina in Week 13, as Carolina is the second-most generous matchup for tight ends.
Read More »FLEX APPEAL: Week 12
Doug Martin actually looked great in the first half in Week 11, but sadly he was injured shortly after and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Enter Jalen Richard, who totaled 93 yards on 14 touches against Arizona in Week 11.
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