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Carolina Panthers Fire GM Scott Fitterer
The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with general manager Scott Fitterer. The team is now going through a complete overhaul, letting go of head coach Frank Reich earlier this season. The Panthers went 2-15 this season with first-overall pick Bryce Young on the roster. It will be tough sledding for whoever takes over both positions. […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoCommanders Fire Head Coach Ron Rivera
The Washington Commanders have fired head coach Ron Rivera. Rivera spent four seasons in the nation's capital, never leading the team to a winning record, although he did make one postseason appearance in his first season at the helm. Rivera took the Commanders to a 4-13 record this season, the second-worst mark in the league. […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWan’Dale Robinson Leads Giants In Receiving In Week 18
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught five passes for 85 yards in the team's 27-10 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Robinson led the team in both categories. It was also his season-high mark for receiving yards. With Tyrod Taylor under center for these final three games, the New York passing game finally […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarren Waller Snags Five Passes In Season Finale
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller caught five of his six targets for 45 yards in the team's Week 18 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He briefly left the game in the first half but was able to return quickly. Waller's stat line was a microcosm for his 2023 campaign. Despite being the […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarius Slayton Scores For The Third Straight Game
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continued his impressive run at the end of the 2023 season, adding five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown to his season-long totals. It's the third straight game in which Slayton has found paydirt. All those touchdowns came from the arm of veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor. With […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoSaquon Barkley Scores Twice In Victory Over Philadelphia
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley found paydirt twice, propelling his team to an upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. Barkley scored the Giants' first two touchdowns and New York never allowed the Eagles to get back into the game. Outside of the scores, Barkley didn't find a ton of running […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoTyrod Taylor Throws For Nearly 300 Yards In Season Finale
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (thumb) completed 23 passes for 297 yards and one touchdown while adding 38 yards on the ground. He also tossed one interception in an upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor missed one series in the first quarter because of a thumb injury but was able to return and […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWan’Dale Robinson Provides Sneaky WR3 Potential In Week 18
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is putting together better numbers with quarterback Tyrod Taylor under center. In Week 18, the slot receiver draws the Philadelphia Eagles, who are one of the worst defenses against wide receivers. The 23-year-old still doesn't provide much of a threat downfield, but the Giants are putting the football […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarren Waller Remains A Low-End TE1 Option Against Philadelphia
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is a much safer option with a veteran quarterback under center. After being shut out for nearly the entire game against Philadelphia two weeks ago, Waller has caught seven passes for 83 yards in just over 60 minutes of game action. The numbers don't pop off of the […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoJalin Hyatt Not Seeing Enough Usage To Trust In Week 18
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has secured five catches in four weeks, following his first 100-yard performance in Week 12. His snap counts have remained mostly the same, if not better, as he logged a career-high 77 percent of the plays against Los Angeles. He only has himself (and inconsistent quarterback play) to […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarius Slayton A Boom/Bust Candidate Again In Week 18
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has posted back-to-back performances of at least 90 yards and one touchdown. The veteran looks to take advantage of another favorable matchup. Two weeks ago against this same Philadelphia secondary, Slayton hit the 90-yard mark on three catches. In both of the last two contests, he's snagged a […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoSaquon Barkley Eyes Repeat Performance Against Philadelphia
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley could again take advantage of a suddenly struggling Philadelphia run defense. Two weeks ago, the former Pro Bowl back dashed for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles have been the fifth-worst defense against fantasy football running backs over the last four weeks, despite being one of the […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoTyrod Taylor Draws Another Shaky Secondary In Week 18
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (back) is off of the injury report for Week 18, logging limited practices throughout the week. The veteran picks up his second consecutive start and fifth overall this season. In three of those starts, he's drawn some of the weakest secondaries in the NFL (Washington, Los Angeles, and now […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoTy Chandler Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks
BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Ty Chandler has successfully fended off a now-healthy Alexander Mattison in the Minnesota backfield. The pair have flip-flopped roles in recent weeks, with the former picking up the bulk of the touches, and the latter seeing spot work. The second-year back took advantage of his […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWhen Will Jacoby Brissett Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Across the globe, thousands and thousands of disgruntled workers believe they deserve a promotion. The person above them in the pecking order has repeatedly failed at their duties. When given a limited opportunity, the disgruntled one excels. The boss is promising a promotion, stringing them along. Just as that new title is within reach, it's […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWhen Will Keenan Allen Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Keenan Allen may be done with the 2023 season and the 2023 season may be done with Keenan Allen. The star wideout for the Los Angeles Chargers has missed three straight games with a heel injury. Now, with the Chargers eliminated from playoff contention, there's little reason to bring back the 31-year-old. There's not a […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
The final week of the NFL regular season is the toughest to predict. There's a handful of teams fighting for their playoff lives, another group far removed from the picture, and the select few that are locked into their playoff spot and have nothing to play for. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWan’Dale Robinson Scores On The Ground In Week 17
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson scored his second touchdown of the 2023 campaign, and the first to come on the ground, in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The touchdown came from 24 yards out. The slot receiver also added six catches for 55 yards. While not his best yardage […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarren Waller Scores Double-Digit PPR Points Against Los Angeles
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller secured five of his six targets for 51 yards in the team's narrow home loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It's just the fourth time this season that New York's prized offseason addition hit the double-digit mark for PPR fantasy points and his first since Week 7. Still, […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarius Slayton Tops 100 Yards, Scores Against Los Angeles
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton used an 80-yard touchdown bomb to cross triple-digit receiving yards in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Once again, Slayton led the team in receiving and widened the gap between him and the other receiving options on the season. The Rams entered the game frequently […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoSaquon Barkley Contained By Stout Los Angeles Run Defense
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 39 yards on 12 attempts and added three catches for 19 yards in the passing game in the team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. To add to a bad performance, Barkley dropped what could have been the game-winning touchdown. Tyrod Taylor also missed the running […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoTyrod Taylor Throws For Over 300 Yards In Narrow Loss
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw for 319 yards and a touchdown while adding 40 rushing yards in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He also tossed one interception. The veteran quarterback connected with Darius Slayton on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter for his score and scrambled 31 yards […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoRashid Shaheed Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks
BALLER MOVE: Consider as a boom/bust play in 12+-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Down bad after suffering through a Breece Hall / Jerome Ford (or Joe Flacco) combination in your fantasy championship? In need of a Hail Mary to fight back and win? Rashid Shaheed may be there to save the day. While not as […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDaniel Bellinger Not Worth Considering In Week 17
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger tallied four catches for 43 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, but it's highly unlikely he'll replicate those numbers against the Los Angeles Rams. Both of those were season-high marks and the second-year professional sits behind Darren Waller on the tight end depth chart. The Giants' offense […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoJalin Hyatt Sputtering Toward The End Of The Season
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt hasn't logged a catch in two weeks and didn't even earn a target in the team's loss to the Eagles in Week 16. The rookie has pulled a disappearing act since the first 100-yard performance of his career against New England in Week 12. Inconsistent quarterback play is […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarius Slayton Remains a Boom/Bust Option In Week 17
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, fresh off one of his best games of the 2023 campaign, draws the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 17. The matchup isn't anything to worry about, but the inconsistent play is. Despite being the Giants' leading receiver this season, the veteran has logged double-digit PPR points […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoDarren Waller Poised For A Big Game In Week 17?
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (knee) popped up on the team's injury report this week, but he has no official designation for Sunday, logging full practices on Thursday and Friday. Having a healthy Waller is huge for the floundering New York's offense. The Rams struggle to defend opposing tight ends and Waller is […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoSaquon Barkley Faces Stingy Defense Against Running Backs In Week 17
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (elbow) draws the Los Angeles Rams at home for his fantasy championship matchup. The Pro Bowl back appeared on the injury report earlier this week but logged full practices on Thursday and Friday. He has no designation for Sunday. Over the entire season, the Rams' defense is third […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoTyrod Taylor A Low-End QB2 In Return To Starting Role
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor returns to the starting lineup in Week 17, replacing ineffective rookie Tommy Devito. The Giants coaching staff opted to turn to the veteran halfway through last week's game and saw enough to name him the starter once again. It will be Taylor's first start since Week 8. While the […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWeek 17 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Calvin Ridley
Did you realize that championship weekend for fantasy football is here? If you didn't, don't worry. I'll only mention it several more times throughout the article. This is what we all play for, and lineup decisions can be the difference in claiming the trophy or holding the unfortunate title of first loser. As you prepare […]
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