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Saquon Barkley Scores Through The Passing Game
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed the ball 21 times for 77 yards and snagged three passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in the team's 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. Barkley couldn't find much running room behind a makeshift offensive line but took a 32-yard pass to the house in the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarren Waller Captures His First Touchdown Of The Season
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller put together his best performance of the 2023 campaign with seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. The touchdown was Waller's first as a member of the Giants. It also marked the first time since Week 3 that the Giants scored an offensive […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTyrod Taylor Tosses Two Touchdowns In Week 7 Victory
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 18 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. He also rushed eight times for 25 yards. Both scores came in the second quarter and were the first two offensive touchdowns for New York since Week 3. This was the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoFantasy Football Week 7 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Jonathan Taylor, Kirk Cousins, Rachaad White, Jerry Jeudy
"Bye-nado" Part 1 is here. Six teams are taking the week off. Plus, with injuries mounting (see: Christian McCaffrey, Kyren Williams, David Montgomery, and more), fantasy managers need to get creative with roster decisions to field a winning lineup. That could mean that managers may have no choice but to start players listed as potential […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoGiants DST An Average Streaming Option For Week 7
One of the worst defenses in football for the first four weeks, the New York Giants have cobbled together two straight decent fantasy performances. Holding the Buffalo Bills to just 14 points is a major accomplishment in and of itself. They'll now face Sam Howell, who has been sacked more than any quarterback in the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Offering PPR Upside In Week 7
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has seen his involvement in the offense gradually increase over the last four weeks. His eight catches and 62 yards against Buffalo both marked season-high totals. Robinson still rarely gets targeted down the field but his reception numbers give decent value in PPR formats. The second-year receiver also […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIsaiah Hodgins Not Seeing Consistent Playing Time
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins is being phased out of the offense. After playing at least 60% of the offensive snaps in Weeks 1-3, he played a season-low 23% of the snaps against Buffalo. As a result, he didn't log a single stat. It's his third straight game playing under 40% of the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalin Hyatt Getting More Involved As Season Progresses
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt saw a career-high 73% of the snaps in Week 6. That coincided with his best marks in targets and receptions for his young career. Three catches for 21 yards isn't spectacular but it's a sign of further involvement. With only seven catches, the rookie ranks fourth on the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton Facing Beatable Secondary In Week 7
Fresh off of a game where he led New York in receiving, Giants wideout Darius Slayton draws a beatable Commanders' secondary in Week 7. They allow the second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Slayton will draw at least a few downfield targets against Washington but he remains a player best left on the waiver […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarren Waller Remains A TE1 Despite Subpar Play
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has only scored double digits in PPR formats in two out of six games but he's still ranked as the TE11 this season. The Giants' passing game is among the worst in the NFL and Waller is struggling because of it. The veteran faces a Washington defense that […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Running Behind Patchwork Offensive Line In Week 7
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) picked up limited practice designations this week but it's just maintenance in his return from a sprained ankle. He's ready to go against the Washington Commanders. His offensive line, however, may not be. They could be down as many as three starters. Some reserves are battling injuries […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoStart ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 7: Drake London, Courtland Sutton, Rhamondre Stevenson
Week 7 is almost upon us and the further we get into the season, the more important start/sit decisions become. Your choices from here on out can make or break your chances of winning your fantasy league. Today's trio of players are carrying the disappointment label but that may not actually be the case for […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Kyler Murray Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Flashback to Week 14 of the NFL season 2022. The entire NFL community witnessed Kyler Murray tear his ACL in a primetime contest against the New England Patriots. Due to the timing and nature of the injury, Murray was unable to begin the 2023 season with a clean bill of health. The franchise quarterback is […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJamaal Williams Expected To Play On Thursday Night Football
New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is expected to be activated off of injured reserve in time to suit up for Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran has spent the last four games on the shelf with the hamstring issue. He picked up three straight limited practices this week. Williams […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTrevor Lawrence's Availability Could Come Down To Pregame Workout
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) will test out his injured knee in pregame warmups to see if he's able to play against the Saints on Thursday Night Football. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it could be a game-time decision. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport described Lawrence's knee sprain as "pretty slight." Backup C.J. Beathard would […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDavid Montgomery Sitting Out Week 7
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) will not play in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's not a surprise, as coach Dan Campbell noted earlier this week that Montgomery would miss some time with a rib cartilage issue. He suffered the injury in the second quarter of […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDavante Adams Frustrated With Role
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) admits he's growing frustrated with his lack of catches in the team's recent contests. The veteran tallied six combined receptions for 74 yards against Green Bay and New England. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 3 when he was targeted 20 times. Adams has also been […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Drop Geno Smith In Week 7? Fantasy Football Outlook
Geno Smith is not the quarterback that fantasy managers were hoping for when they drafted him in 2023. That much we know, at least so far. Last year's QB5 is QB23 this year, based on weekly averages. That's behind names like Desmond Ridder, Joshua Dobbs, and Baker Mayfield, all of whom are rostered in under […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Ronnie Rivers Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
There is an old saying that when one door closes, another opens. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams suffered an ankle injury during Week 6, opening the door for backup Ronnie Rivers. Unfortunately for Rivers, his door quickly closed too. The undrafted running back suffered an injury just a few plays later, leaving the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 7) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
Parity is super fun until you are tasked with writing a weekly column where you rank and pick winners in every single game. The final two unbeaten teams are unblemished no more following a chaotic Week 6. The slate won't get any easier in Week 7, with a plethora of lines within three points. The […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Craig Reynolds A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 7? Waiver Wire Outlook
In the airing of Hard Knocks during training camp in 2022, the Lions' coaching staff, on multiple occasions, raved about running back Craig Reynolds. Despite his athletic shortcomings, the undrafted 27-year-old has continued to beat the roster bubble and carve out a spot on this roster. "Put his picture on that sign of 'grit' down there, […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTrevor Lawrence Considered Day-To-Day
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) appears to have avoided a significant knee injury but is considered day-to-day. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter. Following the game, Lawrence told the media that he was feeling good but couldn't commit to suiting up in Week 7. The Jaguars play on Thursday Night Football this […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton Leads New York In Receiving Yards
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught four passes for 69 yards in the team's 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Both marks were season-high totals for the fifth-year wideout. A pair of completions for 27 and 31 yards boosted his final stat line. Tyrod Taylor efficiently led the Giants' […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJoey Bosa Slated To Return To Chargers Lineup
Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa (toe) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. The superstar hasn't played since Week 3 due to his toe ailment. Still, he's logged three sacks in his three healthy games. His play would be a huge upgrade for the Chargers' […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJoshua Palmer Expected To Play Monday Night
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (groin) is expected to suit up for Monday Night Football, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Palmer was a late addition to the injury report this week, causing some concern for fantasy managers. Barring a setback, the third-year wideout is now slated to log his second-straight start in […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJimmy Garoppolo "Could Miss A Game" With Back Injury
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) departed Sunday's game against the Patriots in an ambulance, but he may have avoided a major injury. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Garoppolo "could miss a game" with the back issue. His trip to the hospital was to check for internal injuries, which was more of a […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Suffers Ankle Injury Against Miami
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's loss to the Miami Dolphins. He was carted to the locker room, where X-rays came back negative. The Panthers are now on their bye week, which will give Shenault extra time to recover. However, high-ankle sprains […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoScans Appear "Normal" For Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) missed a couple of plays in the team's victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. He landed on his shoulder/head area and quickly went to the medical tent to get tests done. Allen returned and finished the contest, although he alluded to being banged up after the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDavid Montgomery Could Miss "Some Time"
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) is expected to miss some time with a rib injury, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. The veteran departed the game in the second quarter and did not return. X-rays came back negative. Craig Reynolds primarily picked up the slack after Montgomery left the game. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Leads Giants In Catches In Week 6
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught eight passes for 62 yards in the team's loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Both totals were season-high marks for the second-year wideout. Robinson still rarely gets targeted down the field but he was Tyrod Taylor's go-to receiver whenever the Giants needed a conversion. […]
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