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Kalen Ballage (RB, LAC) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In his first game with the Los Angeles Chargers, running back Kalen Ballage saw a heavy workload, leading the team's backfield in their Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ballage carried the ball 15 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. He […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJalen Reagor (WR, PHI) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In his first game back from Injured Reserve in Week 8, Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor was a key component of the team's offense. He had six targets in the game, which was second on the team to only Travis Fulgham. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCam Akers (RB, LAR) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're looking for a potential running back flyer who could be a league-winner down the stretch, look no further than Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers. It's been a disappointing year so far for the rookie second-round pick while Darrell […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTravis Homer (RB, SEA) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer led all Seahawks running backs in total yards from scrimmage in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. He rushed the ball six times for 16 yards and caught all three of his targets for 64 yards. Rookie […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCardinals Defense Gets Lit Up In Week 9
The Cardinals Defense was unable to contain the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. The Dolphins pulled away with a 34-31 win in the game. However, only three of the Dolphins' four touchdowns were scored by the Dolphins offense. The Dolphins Defense came up with a fumble recovery touchdown in the first quarter. Still, the Cardinals […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDeAndre Hopkins Struggles In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had his worst game of the season so far in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. He caught just three passes for 30 yards in the game. It was just the second time this year he'd been held under six receptions in a game and the second time he'd […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoLarry Fitzgerald Gains 54 Yards Against Dolphins
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had a decent PPR game in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. He caught four of his five targets for 54 yards. He was second on the team in receptions, targets and receiving yards in the game, trailing only Christian Kirk in all three statistics. Fitzgerald had his best […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChristian Kirk Flourishes With 123 Yards In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk led the team's passing attack in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. Kirk caught five of his eight targets for a team-high 123 yards and a touchdown. It was his first 100-yard game of the season. No other Cardinal earned over five targets in the game. Star receiver DeAndre […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChase Edmonds Gains 88 Yards In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds had the backfield to himself in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins with Kenyan Drake (ankle) out for the game. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a mixed bag performance for Edmonds. He averaged only 2.8 yards per carry in the game, carrying the ball 25 times for 70 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKyler Murray Tallies Four Touchdowns In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had one of his best fantasy performances of the year in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. Murray completed 21 of his 26 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. It was his first 100-yard rushing game of the year. It […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCardinals Defense Is A Low-End Starting Option
The Cardinals Defense could be in position for a solid performance in Week 9. Coming off a bye, the team faces the Miami Dolphins in what will be the second career start for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. In Tagovailoa's first start, the offense managed just 145 total yards. Granted, the Dolphins offense wasn't on the field […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoLarry Fitzgerald Is A Flex Option In PPR Leagues
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has had an underwhelming year so far, but he's coming off by far his best game of the year. In Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, Fitzgerald caught all eight of his targets for 62 yards. Prior to the game, he'd only topped 40 receiving yards once on the […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChristian Kirk Is A High-End WR3 In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has come on strong as of late. He has four touchdowns over his past two games and he has topped 75 receiving yards in two of his past three. He's clearly established himself as the team's second-best playmaker at wide receiver behind DeAndre Hopkins. In Week 9, the Cardinals […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDeAndre Hopkins Should Dominate Targets In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has earned at least seven targets in each game this year. He has 57 receptions for 704 yards and three touchdowns over seven games on the season. This week, Hopkins and the Cardinals face the Miami Dolphins, who have been amongst the middle of the pack in pass defense […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKenyan Drake Is A Flex Option If He Is Active In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) suffered what looked like a significant ankle injury in Week 7, but there's a chance that he's able to suit up this week without missing any time. He is currently listed as questionable for the team's Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins, though he's yet to practice […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChase Edmonds Could Flourish In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds could be in position for his biggest game of the year so far in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. The team's No. 1 back Kenyan Drake (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 7, prior to the team's Week 8 bye. Drake is currently questionable for Week 9, […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoStart Kyler Murray With Confidence In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray faces a potentially tough matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. The Dolphins are allowing just 18.6 points per game, which is first in the league. Murray and the Cardinals are coming off of a bye and the team is fully healthy at receiver. Murray has thrown for over […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years ago49ers Defense Torched On Thursday Night
The 49ers Defense wasn't able to keep Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in check on Thursday night. The Packers put up 405 yards from scrimmage and 34 points in the game. Rodgers threw four touchdowns and zero interceptions and he was only sacked once. The 49ers Defense has had a solid fantasy season […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJordan Reed Catches Just One Pass In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed was quiet in his return to action in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Reed caught just one of his two targets for three yards in the game. Reed spent over a month on Injured Reserve with a knee injury before being activated prior to this week's […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTrent Taylor Has Just One Catch In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor had a disappointing showing against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Taylor caught just one of his four targets for nine yards in the game. Richie James was the 49ers receiver who stepped up big this week, catching nine of his 13 targets for 184 yards and […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRoss Dwelley Goes For 52 Yards In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley caught all three of his targets for 52 yards in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Most of his yards came on a 36-yard reception that is now the longest reception of his three-year NFL career. Dwelley out-targeted fellow tight end Jordan Reed in the game as […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRichie James Jr. Explodes For 184 Yards On Thursday Night
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. was the offensive highlight for the team in their 34-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. James caught nine of his 13 targets for 184 yards and a touchdown. It was the first game in which James was active this year, and he certainly […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoNick Mullens Throws For 291 Yards On Thursday Night
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens had a rough game on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, but a strong fourth quarter helped salvage his fantasy line. Mullens completed 22 of 35 passes for 291 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He also lost a fumble in the game. Mullens will be the 49ers […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJerick McKinnon Leads 49ers Backfield In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon saw his biggest workload of the past five weeks on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers. McKinnon carried the ball 12 times for 52 yards and a touchdown and added three catches for 16 yards on four targets. McKinnon had a total of 13 carries over his […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJaMycal Hasty Gains Just 13 Yards In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty wasn't featured very heavily in the team's 34-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. Hasty carried the ball four times for three yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards. Jerick McKinnon was the team's lead back in the game, carrying the ball […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTrent Taylor Should See Targets Increase In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor is the last man standing amidst the 49ers receiving corps as the team heads into their Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. The team will be without Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Kendrick Bourne (COVID) and Brandon Aiyuk (COVID) in the game. They also won't have star tight […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRoss Dwelley A Risky Start In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley will be one of the team's few experienced pass-catchers available in their Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers. Dwelley caught his first touchdown pass of the year in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks, but he has just six catches on nine targets over the season. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years ago49ers Defense Not A Strong Start In Week 9
The 49ers Defense faces a tough challenge in Week 9. They will be going up against a Green Bay Packers offense averaging 31.3 points per game, the third-most in the league. Aaron Rodgers and company will likely be able to put up a lot of yards and points in this week's game. The 49ers offense […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJordan Reed A Low-End TE1 If Active In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis this week, but is still on Injured Reserve and should be considered questionable for Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. If Reed is able to go, he might see himself with a heavy workload right out of the gate […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk A Strong WR3 Option In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk should be leaned on heavily in the team's Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Aiyuk led the team in both targets (11) and receiving yards (91) in Week 8. This week, the 49ers will be even more short-handed than they were last week as both George […]
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