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Gus Edwards (RB, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add Only As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's Week 11, and injuries aside, the backfield role filled by Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards hasn't changed. The lead back is still J.K. Dobbins, and while his scoring and volume depend heavily on game script, he's maintained that role consistently. […]
John Johnson 3 days agoCam Akers (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers rushed 10 times for 25 yards and caught both of his targets for 11 receiving yards and a touchdown, totaling 11.6 PPR fantasy points in Week 11. It was an odd game script, and the Vikings didn't have […]
John Johnson 3 days agoJonathon Brooks (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add ROSTERED IN: 63% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will likely make his NFL debut in Week 12, when his team will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. It's a tough matchup, but it's at least worth rostering Brooks if he's available in your league. Carolina has shown that […]
John Johnson 3 days agoMike Williams (WR, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Drop ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams wasn't targeted in the team's 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, and he reminded us of one thing -- shame on us for ever trusting Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to change his offensive philosophy. Arthur Smith […]
John Johnson 3 days agoWill CeeDee Lamb Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Monday Night Football'
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (back) lost his starting quarterback, Dak Prescott (hamstring), to a season-ending hamstring injury, dealing a huge blow to his fantasy value. One of the top WRs taken in fantasy football drafts this season could end up as one of the biggest busts through no fault of his own. The […]
John Johnson 3 days agoWhat Time is Monday Night Football? Week 11 NFL Schedule
Week 11 of the 2024 season is almost in the books. There's just one more game to play, and that's Monday Night Football. Sunday Night's game delivered us an absolute thriller, with the Cincinnati Bengals nearly mounting a huge comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers before just falling short. We can only hope SNF gives […]
John Johnson 3 days agoWill Shedeur Sanders Be A First-Round Pick? Early 2025 NFL Draft Prediction
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has solidified himself as one of the best quarterbacks in college football, and there are now serious discussions about him being an early first-round draft pick. He's thrown for 2,882 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, and led his team to a 7-2 record. He's also rushed for four […]
John Johnson 3 days agoTre Tucker Catches Just Three Passes in Week 11 Loss
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker still hasn't found the stride he had for a two-game stretch earlier in the season. He caught three of his four targets for 28 yards and ran the ball one time for seven yards. He hasn't been a big factor in the offense yet, and he's clearly taken […]
John Johnson 3 days agoDaniel Carlson Makes Two Field Goals And One Extra Point In Week 11
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson made both his field goals, attempts of 22 and 27 yards, and nailed his only extra point try in his team's loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. Though he didn't face too difficult of a test, at least he didn't miss any of his kicks, which is […]
John Johnson 3 days agoBrock Bowers Has Another Magnificent Day In Week 11
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers was targeted 16 times in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, catching 13 of those passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. He was once again the lone bright spot in the team's loss, as no other offensive or defensive player on his team shined as bright […]
John Johnson 3 days agoRaiders D/ST Allows 34 Points In Loss
The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST continued to show fantasy managers that they're not worth rostering in any leagues. They allowed the opposing Miami Dolphins offense to score 34 points in Week 11, allowing them to succeed in both the passing and rushing games. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns and […]
John Johnson 3 days agoAmeer Abdullah Scores Touchdown In Week 11
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed just one time for one yard and caught three passes for 16 yards, but one of those receptions went for a touchdown in his team's Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Teammate Alexander Mattison (ankle) was pulled from the game with an ankle injury, allowing Abdullah […]
John Johnson 3 days agoJakobi Meyers Gains Just 48 Total Yards In Loss
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught just four passes on six targets for 28 yards and rushed for an additional 28 yards, netting him 8.8 PPR points in fantasy football on the week as his team fell to the Miami Dolphins 19-34. It was a quieter day than usual for Meyers, and he […]
John Johnson 3 days agoGardner Minshew II Throws Two Touchdowns, One Pick In Loss
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II completed 30 of his 43 pass attempts for 282 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in his Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He also carried the ball two times for seven yards. He was once again outmatched by the opposing quarterback, and wasn't able to lift […]
John Johnson 3 days agoJustin Tucker Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: K1 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is the No. 7 kicker in fantasy leagues this season, and he's a solid starting option in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kicker is a tough position to evaluate since kicking opportunities are dependent on so many other factors. Justin Tucker from […]
John Johnson 4 days agoYounghoe Koo Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: K2 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo will remain the team's starter in Week 11, at least. But he's missed so many kicks in his past few games that fantasy managers should roll with another player at the position. In most leagues, there are solid options in free agency or […]
John Johnson 4 days agoTank Dell Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has been a big disappointment in this year's drafts. He's had just two games eclipsing 15 PPR fantasy points after a rookie season that saw him beat that mark six times. He simply hasn't looked the same, which […]
John Johnson 4 days agoTravis Etienne Jr. Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: It's been a tumultuous season for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. as well as the rest of the team. Their starting quarterback, Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) won't play this week, and they're facing the Detroit Lions, who have one of the toughest […]
John Johnson 4 days agoAmari Cooper Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) is expected to play in his game against the Kansas City Chiefs today, despite his wrist injury. Cooper indicated that he thought he'd be available earlier in the week. He was held out of his past two contests due to his […]
John Johnson 4 days agoGarrett Wilson Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson followed up a brilliant nine catch, 90 yard, two touchdown performance on 10 targets with a bit of a dud in Week 10. Against the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, he caught just five passes for 41 yards as the Jets were […]
John Johnson 4 days agoMichael Pittman Jr. Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) has been a big disappointment for fantasy managers this season, but there's a good reason why. He's been dealing with a back injury. For how long, we don't exactly know, but his recent terrible performances suggest it's serious. The Colts […]
John Johnson 4 days agoFantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 11 - Searching for League Winners
It's almost time for the Week 11 slate of games, and the trade deadline has passed in many leagues. Yet in others, you can still make moves for players on other peoples' rosters. There are also still rookies that have yet to break out or have encountered difficulties that you can pick up as free agents. […]
John Johnson 4 days agoStreaking Steelers: Let Russ Cook!
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson had plenty of doubt swirling around him after two disappointing seasons with the Denver Broncos. Many said he simply didn't have it anymore, was washed, shouldn't be a starter, and was at the tail end of his career. Instead, at age 35, we've seen Wilson revitalize his career and whip […]
John Johnson 4 days agoD.J. Moore Fantasy Football Outlook - What's Wrong With D.J.?
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore is one player who was universally drafted in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts in 2024. He's also a player who's come nowhere close to living up to his pre-draft expectations, causing many fantasy managers to wonder what is happening in the world. After a finish as the […]
John Johnson 4 days agoWill George Kittle Play Today? Week 11 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) has made a name for himself in a variety of ways, but mainly by being a fantastic player at his position (one of the best ever) and by battling through terrible injuries to do it. He's currently dealing with a hamstring issue, though, and those can be […]
John Johnson 4 days agoWill Davante Adams Play Today? Week 11 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)
New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (illness/wrist) hasn't been the fantasy asset managers were hoping for when they drafted him early in 2024 drafts. He's been a roller coaster ride despite having been traded to the New York Jets and paired with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets have been absolutely dreadful on offense this […]
John Johnson 4 days agoDiontae Johnson Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson is (unfortunately) not worth starting in Week 11. After being a great option most weeks with the Carolina Panthers, he was traded to the worst possible team for fantasy managers, one that barely uses him now. #Ravens HC John Harbaugh says he […]
John Johnson 4 days agoPackers D/ST Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers have the pleasure of coming off a bye week of rest to face the Chicago Bears, who just fired their offensive coordinator and have a bottom-10 scoring offense in the league. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has had a dreadful season so far, and GB […]
John Johnson 4 days agoTexans D/ST Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans D/ST will have its easiest game of the season on Monday Night Football when they face the Dallas Cowboys, who will be without their starting quarterback, Dak Prescott (hamstring), who is out for the season. The Cowboys had an underwhelming showing on offense in Week […]
John Johnson 4 days agoDolphins D/ST Start or Sit? Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins get to face one of the league's worst offenses in Week 11 -- they'll take on a Las Vegas Raiders team that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing defenses this season. Las Vegas has scored just 18.7 points per game so far in […]
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