Waivers

Is it possible that we are still sleeping on Jared Goff as a potential QB1 in fantasy? There is no other way to explain how a guy can start out this hot and still not be able to crack the consensus Top-10 at his respective position.

Jonathan Taylor is eligible to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list for Week 5, which leaves at least two more games with Moss as the top and only dog. He is worth grabbing and starting right away, with the possibility of carrying some playing time forward even when Taylor returns.

“‘Tis the season to freak out, fa la la la la, la la la la.” It’s an annual occurrence in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues. Managers get a couple of weeks in. They take a couple losses. They start to ...

It would not be out of the realm of thinking to see Cleveland sign Kareem Hunt, who, I would assume, is still very familiar with Cleveland’s offense (psssst ... Kareem Hunt is available in 94 percent of leagues.)

There were thoughts by some that we’ve seen the last of Matthew Stafford’s better playing days. After throwing for more than 300-yards in each of the first two contests of 2023, those thoughts seem premature.

Is D’Andre Swift truly the new alpha in the Philadelphia backfield? Is there another rookie with the nickname “Tank” who should be on your fantasy radar? Senior FantasySharks.com writer Matt Wilson answers those questions and looks back at Week 2 ...

I mean sure, yes Minnesota is going to pass the ball a ton and yes, you play all that you have that would either be throwing the ball (Kirk Cousins) or catching the ball from Kirk Cousins. The problem for Minnesota isn't their passing game. It's that they really wish they still had Dalvin Cook.

Do you hear that hollow thud? Off in the distance? It’s the Chicago hype train smashing into a brick wall... It’s only Week 2 so doom and gloom hasn’t set in yet, but clouds do seem to be gathering.

With Aaron Rodgers no longer captaining the offense, Zach Wilson will need to lean on the running game. In limited work, Breece Hall ran all over Buffalo - he had significantly higher efficiency than Dalvin Cook and should gain more attempts in Week 2 when the Jets visit Dallas.

Having just two out of the eight red zone carries and none of the running back targets raises a yellow flag for Cam Akers’ usage. It is hard to gauge if he would be used more once a game becomes closer but the 35 percent snap share is highly concerning.

Sharing is caring out in Los Angeles, as the Chargers also seem to have a dual back situation on the field. Austin Ekeler did not disappoint, but neither did his backup Joshua Kelley, who ran for 91 yards on 16 carries in a high-scoring affair against Miami.

Once Alvin Kamara is back on the field, the defenses will have to shift to eight-man boxes, leaving the receivers open to run about. Michael Thomas will thrive once this happens. Let him get another week of bad numbers and make your move on him then.

Terrel Bernard’s 2023 debut was a successful one, as he paced Buffalo with 11 total tackles in Monday night’s loss to the New York Jets. That “green dot” keeps Bernard on the field in passing subpackages, and there’s a very real chance he out-points the much more heralded Matt Milano.

Yes, Tyler Allgeier is splitting time with rookie sensation Bijan Robinson but it seems that there is enough to go around in Atlanta this year to make him a viable pickup for injury replacements and bye week fill-ins. Week 2 has the Falcons playing the Packers which should be just fine for Allgeier and crew.

J.K. Dobbins has suffered a torn Achilles, ending his season. Gus Edwards is next up on the depth chart but expect Baltimore to add another running back in the next couple of days. In the meantime, a higher percentage of carries is in the cards for Edwards.

The Mr. Irrelevant of the 2022 draft is for real. He dissected a solid Pittsburgh Steelers defense on its home field, going 19-for-29 for 220 yards and two touchdowns with no picks. Since the 49ers prefer a balanced attack that often leans run heavy, gaudy fantasy outings from Purdy will be rare.

The University of North Carolina alum has looked solid this preseason and will be throwing to two very talented wide receivers in Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. Add new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and a juicy home matchup against Arizona, and Howell is looking good for Week 1.

The top selection for Washington and 16th overall selection, Jahan Dotson ended up being a “bookender” this season. Like fellow Washington receiver Curtis Samuel, he came out white hot, scoring two touchdowns in the season-opening game. A wonder this year who looks to be the real deal for next season and beyond.

The Panthers travel to New Orleans for a divisional matchup against the Saints. Carolina has an advantage in this game, as the Saints are terrible on offense. The Panthers play tough defense and should have no trouble shutting down Andy Dalton and company. Turnovers and sacks should be on the table, giving this unit a strong case for streaming.

As we inch another week closer to the end of the NFL regular season, and with most fantasy competitions in the rear view, we are going to dig right into this year’s “All Waiver Wire Team.” The last couple years ...

Is Jarrett Stidham for real? Has Miles Sanders gone from featured tailback to timeshare guy? Can Alexander Mattison, Corey Clement and Khalil Herbert provide a boost for your team this Sunday? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and sifts ...

1. Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh hosts its divisional foe, the Baltimore Ravens, this weekend. Lamar Jackson seems unlikely to play, though as of this writing that isn’t official. Without Lamar Jackson however, the Ravens struggle to be productive on ...

We have mentioned Jahan Dotson in this space several times, and he again has done enough to get a plug in the weekly story. For the third week in a row, he has found the endzone, having put together a strong three-game stretch that makes him a plug-and-play candidate this upcoming week.

At linebacker, 2022 will forever be known as the Year of the Luvu — as in Frankie. OK, it will just be known that way by me — the Carolina linebacker who plays like his hair is on fire quickly became a personal favorite … and a solid weekly starter.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson still king of the mountain in the Atlanta backfield? Can a certain Detroit wide receiver and a certain New York Giants wide receiver help you win your fantasy bowl? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and ...

Welcome back to the Fantasy Sharks Grab Bag! It’s finally championship week for most! The point in the season we’ve all been fighting tooth and nail for since we built the foundations of our fantasy squads back in the summer. ...

The L.A. Rams play host to the Denver Broncos, who still may be without their starting quarterback. Even if Russell Wilson plays it won’t make much of a difference. Wilson and the Broncos have been terrible offensively this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in points scored per game.

Coming off the bye week and catching a break with Caleb Huntley leaving the game injured, Allgeier erupted for a 100-yard effort against New Orleans this past week. He was the better back among he and Cordarrelle Patterson, rushing 17 times for 139 yards and a score.

Nicholas Morrow has played nearly every defensive snap for the Bears and has already set a career-high in tackles with 95.. When Sanborn went down last week, Morrow's production spiked to the tune of 11 tackles and a season-high nine solos. If he's available in your league, he shouldn't be.

Is Christian Kirk still Jacksonville’s Alpha pass catcher? Are Zach Wilson, Zack Moss and Juwan Johnson waiver wire saviors for your playoff fantasy teams? Who has replaced Dameon Pierce in the Houston backfield? Here’s a hint: it’s not Rex Burkhead. ...

In his third consecutive start of 2022, Sam Darnold threw for season highs in passing yards and completion percentage. He also has a touchdown pass in each game and no interceptions. If you’re in need of a quarterback and want a safe play for Week 16, Darnold is your man. He is available in more than 90 percent of leagues.

Dameon Pierce is expected to miss one to two games with a high ankle sprain. He could be back for Week 17 against the Jaguars, so do not cut Pierce yet.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers Pittsburgh’s defense is still widely available across most formats, but it should be rostered. This unit came through last week as a safe stream, and it is in the same category once again. The ...

Boston Scott was a hot and cold name last season. It was hard to determine when he was going to pop off, but he was always in the mix. He is moving up the depth chart as he is seemingly the primary backup to Miles Sanders now.

Josh Uche is admittedly a risk-reward addition in leagues where he's classified as a linebacker, but in sack-heavy formats and IDP leagues where he has EDGE eligibility, the 64% snap count Uche saw in Week 14 makes him one of those rare game-changers still available this late in the year.

Is it time to give up on Mike White after he failed to toss a touchdown pass in two straight games? Is the Carolina backfield morphing from the D’Onta Foreman show into a full-blown committee? Are Jerick McKinnon and J.K. ...

The Los Angeles Chargers will play host to Ryan Tannehill and Tennessee in Week 15 – a positive quarterback matchup. Likely to be one of the more sought after quarterbacks this week, Tannehill is an ideal streaming candidate. He is available in more than 65 percent of fantasy leagues.

John Lanfranca, currently sitting 59% against the spread on the 2022 regular season breaks down a plethora of NFC games on this week’s slate, including but not limited to: Eagles vs Giants Bucs vs 49ers Panthers vs Seahawks Vikings vs ...

Pittsburgh plays host to the Baltimore Ravens in a divisional matchup this coming weekend where Lamar Jackson is set to miss the next week or two from a sprained PCL injury to his knee. This is great news for the Steelers defense as they will have a much easier time containing the Ravens without Jackson’s dynamic mobility.

The one real bright spot in this week’s story, is the play and rise of James Cook in Buffalo. Of all the names listed in this space, he would be the primary target off waivers this week. Buffalo has once again grown tired of the lack of production from Devin Singletary, and Cook had a fine week against New England on Thursday night.