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Quentin Johnston Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston had one of the worst rookie seasons for a first-round receiver in recent memory, failing in the biggest moments and being plagued with drops. It's possible Johnston could be hitting his stride now in 2024. He had his first big game in the pros in Week 2 against […]
John Johnson 2 months agoWhen Will Ricky Pearsall Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
NFL fans around the world suffered a scare when San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in a robbery attempt. Thankfully, Pearsall ended up being okay and was released from the hospital quickly. Pearsall shouldn't suffer long-term effects as the injury he suffered from the gunshot did no damage to vital organs. Pearsall returned […]
John Johnson 2 months agoCam Akers (RB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Houston Texans running back Cam Akers could see more usage for the Houston Texans at the position with both fellow RBs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce dealing with injuries, Akers is coming off his second Achilles tear and is unlikely to make much of […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJacob Cowing (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add In Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 1% Of All Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco wide receiver Jacob Cowing has a tantalizing set of skills, including excellent speed (4.39 40-yard dash) and quickness, but head coach Kyle Shanahan usually doesn't give rookies enough volume to make them fantasy-relevant. Fellow WRs Deebo Samuel Sr. […]
John Johnson 2 months agoShould I Drop Caleb Williams? Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the entire Bears offense are off to a tough start to the 2024 season. The hype surrounding the rookie quarterback coming out of USC was considerable and Williams was drafted in most leagues as a high-end QB2. However, Williams has failed to deliver. He hasn't even cracked double-digit fantasy […]
John Johnson 2 months agoShould I Drop D'Andre Swift? Fantasy Football Outlook
The New Chicago Bears' running back, D'Andre Swift, has disappointed massively through two games of the season. Drafted to be a high-end RB2 with RB1 potential, Swift has failed to deliver for fantasy managers. Swift has not cracked double-digit PPR fantasy points in either of his first two games (starting to notice a pattern with Bears players?) […]
John Johnson 2 months agoWhen Is Tua Tagovailoa Coming Back? - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2024)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion in his Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills when he lowered his helmet on a run and collided with Bills' defender Damar Hamlin. This is the latest in a long history of concussions and is concerning for Tagovailoa's future. Tagovailoa famously suffered multiple concussions in the […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJalen Tolbert (WR, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert had nine targets, hauling in six catches for 82 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. It was an odd game script, with the Saints going up big early and never looking back. […]
John Johnson 2 months agoXavier Legette (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has gotten off to a cold start in 2024, but there's a glimmer of hope. The Panthers benched Bryce Young after one of the most horrific starts to a career a No. 1 overall pick […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMalik Willis (QB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis finally had a respectable game in his first start for the cheese heads, scoring 12.99 fantasy points and playing mostly mistake-free football. He only completed 12 passes though, as the Packers' playcallers opted for a conservative, run-heavy approach. Willis […]
John Johnson 2 months agoThe Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Through Week Two - Will It Get Any Better For Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Michael Pittman and Others?
Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season is officially over, and a huge number of players look set to be massive busts. Every year players bust in fantasy, but this year it seems like there are a ton of big names that have been hugely disappointing after the first two games. The worst position by […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDarnell Mooney, Jahan Dotson, Ray-Ray McCloud: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 3
With the upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles, some fantasy managers are still looking for another player to start in place of someone out with an injury. You could also be looking to start one of these three receivers in place of another player who disappointed in Week 1 […]
John Johnson 2 months agoColby Parkinson (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a promising Week 1 debut, Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson put up a dud in the Rams blowout loss to the Cardinals, being targeted only twice and catching just one pass for 12 yards. Parkinson was the sixth most targeted player on […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMike Gesicki (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki surprised fantasy managers by receiving nine targets and catching seven passes for 91 yards in his Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Gesicki hasn't been a fantasy force in his career, but the usage […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJaylen Wright (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With the injury to fellow RB Jeff Wilson Jr., Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright should be added in all leagues as a handcuff to RB De'Von Achane. Given Achane's history of injury issues and the lack of depth Miami has at RB, Wright […]
John Johnson 2 months agoLuke Schoonmaker (TE, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (14+ Team) Or As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker filled in nicely in the absence of Jake Ferguson, catching all six of his targets for six receptions and 43 yards. He hasn't made an impact at any point in his career, […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJonnu Smith (TE, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith had a nice day, catching six passes on seven targets for 53 yards. But with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with a concussion and on an uncertain timeline to return, it's hard to trust in […]
John Johnson 2 months agoShould I Pick Up Jahan Dotson or Darnell Mooney? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
With Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown now declared "Out" for Monday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons, Brown managers may be looking to add a receiver who will play in the Falcons-Eagles game to replace Brown. While Brown is an elite receiver and his production cannot be fully replaced, other receivers will play on […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMisery In Miami: How Tua's Injury Affects Miami Dolphins Fantasy Outlook
Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a major concussion in their loss against the Bills on Thursday, and there's no doubt he will miss time. This shakes up the fantasy outlook massively for the Miami Dolphins, who have multiple star players that will be greatly affected. Wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle and […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDaniel Carlson Has Big Day In Raiders Shocking Win
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 performance with a massive game in the Week 2 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. He nailed field goals from 53, 51, 25, and 38 yards en route to an 18-point fantasy finish. Carlson was perfect on the day, hitting on all […]
John Johnson 2 months agoRaiders Win Big At Baltimore, But D/ST Disappoints In Again
The Las Vegas Raiders went on the road to Baltimore and delivered a huge upset win against the Ravens. Despite this, the Raiders D/ST was again not startable, scoring just four points in normal defensive scoring formats. The Raiders have had their hands full with great offenses to start the season, having faced the Chargers […]
John Johnson 2 months agoAlexander Mattison Hits Paydirt But Gains Just One Rushing Yard
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison carried the football four times for just one yard against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. He recorded no receptions but was able to find paydirt on the ground, thus somewhat salvaging his day. Mattison was out-carried by backfield mate Zamir White to the tune of nine carries […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJakobi Meyers Produces Little In Raiders Big Win Over Ravens
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers took a step back production-wise after his nice Week 1 performance, finishing with just four catches for 29 yards in Sunday's upset win over the Baltimore Ravens, which was good for 6.9 PPR fantasy points. Meyers wasn't able to produce against a Ravens' elite secondary, and that's not […]
John Johnson 2 months agoZamir White Quiet Again In Raiders Win Over Ravens
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White turned another inefficient fantasy dud in Week 2, taking nine carries for just 24 yards (2.4 yards per carry) and catching three passes for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The 24-year-old has yet to score double-digit PPR fantasy points, logging just 6.8 in […]
John Johnson 2 months agoGardner Minshew II Has Pedestrian Day Despite Upset Win
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II led his team to an upset 26-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday but still put up pedestrian passing numbers en route to a mediocre fantasy performance. Minshew passed for 276 yards on 38 pass attempts and a touchdown but tossed an interception while rushing once for […]
John Johnson 2 months agoBrock Bowers Impresses With Nine Catch 98-Yard Performance
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers built on his solid Week 1 performance with a standout game against the Ravens, with nine catches for 98 yards (18.8 PPR fantasy points) in Sunday's 26-23 upset win over Baltimore. He leads all tight ends in yardage after Week 2, a testament to his impressive efforts […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDavante Adams Has Huge Game In Raiders Upset Win
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams bounced back in a big way Sunday, converting a team-high 12 targets into nine catches for 110 targets and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens' defense is normally extremely tough, but they had no answer for Adams' elite play. The 31-year-old […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJahan Dotson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Even if A.J. Brown misses time, Philadelphia Eagles WR Jahan Dotson isn't worth putting in your starting lineups. He's brand new to the Eagles offensive scheme, hasn't had much time to adjust, and isn't a good receiver anyway. Dotson was let go by the Commanders […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMarShawn Lloyd - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd was a great running back prospect drafted out of USC. He posted some eye-popping advanced statistics and many highlight-reel-worthy plays. However, he's a rookie coming off a hamstring injury, so his role and health are unclear. He's a risky start this […]
John Johnson 2 months agoWill A.J. Brown Play In Week 2? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has enjoyed two fantastic seasons in a row, finishing as the WR6 and WR5 in PPR fantasy scoring in 2022-2023. Brown got off to another hot start in 2024, catching five passes for 119 yards and a touchdown against the Packers in Week 1. Brown had a highlight reel […]
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