If he’s half the player so many pundits and the Colts believe he is, then Anthony Richardson could be a season-defining player in fantasy in 2023.
Read More »BOLD PREDICTIONS: Derek Carr will finish as the QB5 in 2022
Derek Carr has a golden opportunity to set career highs in multiple categories and even be in the conversation for league MVP. Among quarterbacks you can draft outside the Top-12, Carr has the greatest chance of smashing his average draft position...
Read More »BOLD PREDICTIONS: CeeDee Lamb will finish as a Top-2 WR in 2022
Currently being drafted as the WR6 in the middle to the late second round of 12-team leagues, CeeDee Lamb’s price tag is certainly not cheap. However, his WR1 ceiling needs to be at the top of your list of reasons to target this third-year receiver.
Read More »BOLD PREDICTIONS: Cole Kmet will be a Top-5 tight end in 2022
In the four games last year where Cole Kmet saw at least a 22 percent target share, he averaged 8.5 targets, 5.8 receptions and 61.5 yards. If Justin Fields attempts 500 passes this year, Kmet should see at least 110 targets.
Read More »NFL DRAFT: Top 15 Wide Receivers of the 2022 Class
We are only a few short days away from the yearly tradition that is the distribution of talent to the 32 NFL franchises. I will be focusing on the Wide Receiver position in this article – my specialty. I usually ...
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Non-Alcoholic Beer – Taysom Hill, QB, New Orleans
Head coach Sean Payton has a formula that works for this team and it’s easy to see how Hill fits right into it. They play a conservative, ball control offense and mix big plays on defense to get ahead, then grind out the game.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Memphis BBQ – Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Philadelphia
Gainwell probably won't be tasked with the #1 role in Sanders' stead, but it's fair to expect him to be 1A in the committee. Given his schedule and the current state of the running back position, Gainwell is Week 8's #1 waiver priority, whether he's actually needed or not on your roster.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Avocado – Jaret Patterson, RB, Washington
Jaret Patterson may be small, but he is mighty. He’s a super food among a platter of running backs. Just don’t let him over ripen or else it will be too late.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Butter – Rashod Bateman, WR, Baltimore
Butter isn't the ingredient that makes a good dish, but it's what elevates one to the next level. It won't be immediate, but that's what Bateman is to this offense.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Dawson Knox, TE, Buffalo – Prom Night Ribeye
There are some other interesting tight ends available on waivers, but none of them have the caliber of ingredients that Dawson Knox has. He’s getting the snaps, he has the talent upside, he has a great supporting cast...
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Rondale Moore, WR, Arizona – Hot Pepper
Moore may play wide receiver, but his style of play much more closely resembles a running back. He has vision most wide receivers lack with a head-turning burst.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Orange Juice – Trey Sermon, RB, San Francisco
It seemed like Trey Sermon's ascent to No. 1 running back was a when, not an if. Then Sunday happened and we’re left to believe that he’s suddenly fourth on the depth chart. What happened?
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Keke Coutee, WR, Houston
Is it possible Keke Coutee was just mismanaged by a terrible coach? Sure, absolutely. It’s also possible his wounds were self-inflicted. Once he entered the doghouse no one on the team stuck their neck out for him. The range of potential outcomes are vast, but this is an add now ask questions later game.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Jordan Reed, TE, San Francisco
This oft-injured San Francisco offense is starting to get healthier, which will help lead to more scoring opportunities for Jordan Reed to take advantage. Above all else, he looked the part early this season and he looked it again before the bye.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Salvon Ahmed, RB, Miami
Salvon Ahmed is a viable starter for at least the next three weeks, and given how his skill-set complements Myles Gaskin, he could continue to be useful even after Gaskin returns.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Curtis Samuel, WR, Carolina
Are we in the process of righting a previous wrong? Or have the last three weeks been the outlier? This is where I am with Curtis Samuel. Right now. My thoughts on the talent is not much different than when ...
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Allen Lazard, WR, Green Bay
These sort of "add before the competition thinks about it adds" are quickly coming to an end as we round the corner on the bye weeks; this is one of the last chances for a proactive acquisition.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Jalen Reagor, WR, Philadelphia
Jalen Reagor checks the athleticism boxes and in the areas of the game in his control he thrives. Why didn't it lead to more in the box score? Well, there's only so much one can do when just 61% of his targets are deemed catchable.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: J.K. Dobbins, RB, Baltimore
While Dobbins may not be available right now, there's a good chance that changes in the immediate future, so save your waiver priority for this week's first run and see if he becomes an option later in the week. That's the shark move for Week 7 - your patience will be a virtue.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Matt Breida, RB, Miami
Saturday's blowout win over San Francisco was the first time that Matt Breida hit that double-digit touch number this year, so why am I recommending adding him? In this game you don't want to be relying on waiver priority to get a player after he becomes an obvious add, like Mattison this week; you need to get in before it happens.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Chase Edmonds, RB, Arizona
We now know that Chase Edmonds is not the takeout burrito you were prepared for in 2019. He’s better than that; with volume he’s something you want as much of as you can get your hands on. He’s been simmering, developing flavor for long enough.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
After A.J. Green's struggles in the first two games, he not only saw his target share dip below the rookie, but he also ceded the red zone looks as Higgins pulled in two scores from inside the five-yard line. It's now clear that the changing of the guard has taken place.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Joshua Kelley, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Joshua Kelley is a 5'10 215 pound downhill accelerating tank of a human being. He is a former walk-on that had to earn his work the hard way at UCLA. He uses his size combined with those special acceleration skills to win at the point of contact.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Laviska Shenault, WR, Jacksonville
Shenault is a rocked up 6'1 227 pound wing-back hybrid wide receiver/running back that was the Jaguars 42nd pick in April's draft and was one reason why Jacksonville shipped Leonard Fournette out shortly before the season began.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Cordarrelle Patterson, Chicago Bears
Rather than occupying my bench space with old veteran options I prefer to take a couple shots on players with a very low probability of hitting, but if they do, then it could be a home run. I don't think there is a more worthwhile candidate this year than Cordarrelle Patterson.
Read More »THE VERDICT: RB David Johnson, HOU – Rebound Stud or Overvalued Dud?
The biggest fantasy personnel move of the 2020 offseason was no doubt the trade that sent superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. But there was a flip side to that move — as part of their compensation, ...
Read More »THE VERDICT: QB Kyler Murray, ARI – Year Two
In each of the past two seasons, a second-year quarterback has taken the NFL (and fantasy football) by storm. Is Kyler Murray the Next Second-Year Fantasy Sensation at QB? That is the question.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Waiting for Next Year
Every year about this time I provide a brief primer on potential stashes for next season, so this week I'm focusing on those shots for next year. At this point, your lineup is what it is.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: James Washington, WR, Pittsburgh
Trust and chemistry; it’s the foundation to any relationship. You didn’t have it with your ex, which is why he/she is now your ex. James Washington didn’t have it with Ben Roethlisberger in 2018 either. Rumors abounded during the summer ...
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Benny Snell, RB, Pittsburgh
The biggest issue with Benny Snell for the remainder of this season is game script. Can the Steelers play from ahead? This is the risk in going down the well with him and even with a change at quarterback the concerns will remain.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Jacob Hollister, TE, Seattle
Most owners don’t want to hear any complaining from Travis Kelce and Hunter Henry owners, but with both of them on bye this week their owners have the same predicament this week that most of their competition has dealt with all season.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco
Deebo Samuel got his nickname from a bad character from the 1990's movie, Friday. In that movie, Deebo was the enforcer of the neighborhood. Samuel earned that nickname from the way he plays, like an angry dog.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Alexander Mattison, RB, Minnesota
We are reaching that time of year. No, not the time for the playoff push nor plotting out your starting lineup for the playoffs. We've reached handcuff theft season and there are several different worthwhile darts to throw, including Alexander Mattison.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Derrius Guice, RB, Washington
The Redskins travel to Buffalo this week before going on bye and all reports indicate Guice intends to return after the bye week and the Redskins only have incentive to deploy him to his full extent. Week 11 will present the perfect opportunity to give Guice the keys and evaluate him for next year’s purposes.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Ty Johnson, RB, Detroit
The Detroit Lions starting Running Back Kerryon Johnson will be out ‘some time’ according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Given his substantially long injury rap sheet this injury of unknown severity to his right knee carries with it additional baggage. It’s ...
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Darrell Henderson, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Will Darrell Henderson help fix all of the Rams problems? Simple answer is that he won't. That said, he's a different dynamic and that's exactly what this offense needs right now. The string of losses offers any push McVay may have needed to explore potential changes.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Chase Edmonds, RB, Arizona
David Johnson injured his back. No, we have no idea how significant or not of an injury it actually is. The important takeaway is that it is a back injury. This is why you’re prioritizing Chase Edmonds – that unknown.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Ronald Jones, RB, Tampa Bay
We’re just a quarter way into the regular season, but Ronald Jones’ play to date is making it difficult to argue anyone else should be the lead back in Tampa Bay.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Wayne Gallman, RB, New York Giants
You already know, but just to establish a baseline – Saquon Barkley has a high ankle sprain and according to reports will be out four to eight weeks. Since it’s seven weeks until their bye I’m operating under the assumption he will be out until after that bye week.
Read More »FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee
Welcome to Week 1 over-reaction. The NFL season is short, which drives a wild September waiver wire every year. You have drafted starters already out multiple weeks, bench fliers that didn’t do anything last weekend, and are looking at a ...
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