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Justin Herbert Suffers Potential Season-Ending Finger Injury
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (finger) sustained a fractured index finger on his throwing hand, which is putting the rest of his season in jeopardy. He'll have an MRI done on the finger today to determine if he's able to come back this season. He will almost certainly not be on the field on […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoC.J. Stroud In NFL's Concussion Protocol
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been placed in the league's concussion protocol due to the hit suffered in the fourth quarter of the team's loss to the New York Jets. The rookie finished with just 10 completions for 91 yards and no touchdowns. Every player and every concussion is different. Many players are forced […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDalton Kincaid - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Rookie Dalton Kincaid remains the alpha at the tight end position for the Buffalo Bills, but the return of former starter Dawson Knox could hinder the weekly upside of the first-round pick. We’ve activated TE Dawson Knox from Injured Reserve and released LB A.J. Klein.@Ticketmaster […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDameon Pierce - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Consider as a Flex in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 with a low ceiling ANALYSIS: Just when Devin Singletary appeared to have secured his role as the Texans' starting running back, the coaching staff pulled out an Uno reverse card. Week 1 starter Dameon Pierce reentered the picture. The second-year back had […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWeek 14 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Justin Herbert, Derrick Henry, D'Andre Swift, Tee Higgins
The clock is about to strike midnight. For the majority of fantasy football leagues, this is the final week of the regular season. These games will determine whether managers earned a first-round bye in the playoffs or even made the postseason at all. Start and sit decisions have never been more crucial. As you prepare […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 14) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
The final two teams (Washington & Arizona) are taking their bye week, meaning we are in the home stretch of the NFL (and Pick 'Em) season. Just four weeks remain following this weekend's sale. It's time to make a move in Pick 'Em standings if you're falling behind. In winner-take-all groups, riskier selections can vault […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton Facing Tough Green Bay Pass Defense In Week 14
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton hopes to see his snap counts bump back up following a neck injury in Week 11. The veteran was listed as doubtful in the following game but was a surprise active. Likely due to the lack of preparation, Slayton saw his snap shares dip into the 50 percent […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Offers Little Upside Against Green Bay
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is a fairly consistent, but middling option for fantasy football as the Giants return from their bye week. The second-year wideout earns an average of 4.5 targets per game and hasn't topped five since Week 6. Twice in the last four weeks, Robinson's receiving total landed on 35 […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalin Hyatt Emerging As The Top Wide Receiver In New York?
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is fresh off of the first 100-yard performance of his career and followed that with a bye week. Frequently, teams use the time off to better integrate their young offensive weapons that haven't fully emerged yet. Still, for fantasy football, Hyatt remains more of a stash candidate than […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoMatt Breida Remains An Insurance Back For Week 14
New York Giants running back Matt Breida is still the immediate backup for starter Saquon Barkley but remains off of fantasy radars otherwise. The veteran has logged a total of 10 touches over the last four games, averaging just slightly over 20 percent of the snaps. At this time of the season, however, it can […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Remains A Lock For Fantasy Lineups Versus Green Bay
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is a locked-and-loaded RB1 for the team's Monday night matchup against Green Bay. The Packers allow the third-most rushing yards per game and seventh-most to just running backs. The New York offense still rides and dies with their star running back, meaning ample opportunities are on the way […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTommy DeVito Earns Another Start, Not A Great Fantasy Option
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito played well enough to earn another start in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers, despite a return to practice for veteran Tyrod Taylor (ribs). In a lost season, the Giants coaching staff is opting to see if they have a future backup quarterback on their roster in DeVito. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoBrandon Aiyuk - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Lost in Deebo Samuel's insane seven-touch, one-air yard, three-touchdown dominance against Philadelphia was Brandon Aiyuk finding himself in the end zone for the fourth straight game. Brandon Aiyuk's diving catch is the first TD of the game!📺: #SFvsPHI on FOX📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/xvCjbLUIcN pic.twitter.com/jDx7nOulUV— […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWhen Will Dawson Knox Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
The Dalton Kincaid breakout stretch has been a treat for fantasy football managers but it could come crashing down when Dawson Knox returns. Knox, the incumbent starter when the Bills selected Kincaid in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was on the field for a ton of snaps before suffering a wrist injury […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDolphins Sign Offensive Tackle Austin Jackson To Extension
The Miami Dolphins and right tackle Austin Jackson have agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension. It includes $20 million in guarantees and a max value of $39 million. Jackson, a first-round pick in 2020, protects the blindside for left-handed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He's appeared in every game this season and allowed just two […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJoshua Kelley To See More Touches In Week 14?
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, frustrated by the lack of production in the running game, noted Wednesday that "competition for carries is going to be something that you can see happening." Starter Austin Ekeler has lacked explosiveness since returning from his ankle injury, and age may be catching up to him. He's averaging […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNajee Harris Expected To Suit Up Thursday Night
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) appears to be ready to play against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The leader of the Pittsburgh backfield did not practice during the short week and is officially listed as questionable. Pelissero added that this is not a new […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWhen Will Dalton Schultz Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
The Houston Texans agreed to a one-year "prove it" deal with Dalton Schultz. Fantasy managers, similarly, weren't as sold on the former Cowboy, and wanted him to prove that he could put up numbers in a new offense before he was worthy of a roster spot. Prove it, he did. From Weeks 4 through 11 […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Justin Jefferson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Bust out the Griddy in your living room. Justin Jefferson is back! The near-consensus WR1 in fantasy football this summer will return this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after an extensive stint on injured reserve with a hamstring ailment. Although a lot has changed in Minnesota since number 18 went down, chances of him […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJustin Watson Not Targeted On Sunday Night Football
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson was not targeted at all in the team's 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. In recent weeks, the 27-year-old seemed to be carving out a role in this offense that's devoid of strong wide receivers. He scored in each of the last two games […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJahan Dotson Disappears Against Miami
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson caught two of his five targets for 23 yards in the team's 45-15 blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Commanders, unsurprisingly, fell behind quickly to one of the best offenses in the league. Instead of throwing to try and catch up, Ron Rivera stayed committed to the running […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoGeorge Kittle Logs Double-Digit PPR Points Against Philadelphia
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle secured four of his six targets for 68 yards in the team's blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Even though he was able to reach double-digit PPR points, the former All-Pro was the San Francisco weapon left out of the fun. Deebo Samuel scored three times, Brandon Aiyuk […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTyrod Taylor Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) is being designated to return from injured reserve. His practice window is open and the Giants will have 21 days to activate him for a game. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito has led New York to two straight victories (albeit over Washington and New England), so the team […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJosh Downs Disappoints In Overtime Victory
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs caught three passes for 14 yards in the team's 31-28 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. The rookie saw just five targets on the day and fell behind Alec Pierce (six targets, three catches for 100 yards) on the afternoon. Michael Pittman Jr. led the way in the Indianapolis […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDerrick Henry Enters NFL's Concussion Protocol
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (concussion) is officially in the league's concussion protocol after departing Sunday's game against the Colts with symptoms. The former All-Pro back rushed 21 times for 102 yards and two touchdowns and caught one pass for 18 yards before exiting in the fourth quarter. The concussion puts his status in […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoKenny Pickett To Avoid Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) will not be placed on injured reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He's expected to undergo surgery today and the recovery timeline for his high-ankle issue is 2-4 weeks. Pittsburgh, despite the upset loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, remains in the thick of the AFC playoff race. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJaylen Waddle - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Jaylen Waddle is starting to sizzle. The former first-round pick has either a touchdown or 100 receiving yards in over half of his past seven games. He's only dipped below 10 PPR fantasy points twice in that stretch. He also dropped 114 yards on the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWeek 13 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Breece Hall, D'Andre Swift, Drake London
Dodging busts with a full 16-game slate can be easy. With six teams on bye, it's a little bit more difficult. The Bills, Ravens, Vikings, Bears, Raiders, and Giants all get their week off this Sunday. It couldn't have come at a worse time with the fantasy playoffs for the majority of leagues just two […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 13) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
"Bye-nado: The Sequel". Coming this Sunday to your TV. For the second time this season, six teams are taking a mini-vacation. Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Las Vegas, Minnesota, and the New York Giants are all on bye in Week 13. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoRachaad White - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: The NFL schedule makers were not kind to Rachaad White. So far this season, he's matched up against the best, second-best, third-best, fourth-best, and sixth-best defenses in terms of half-PPR fantasy points to opposing running backs. That list doesn't include the Chicago Bears, who currently […]
Andrew Ball 1 year ago