Jameson Williams Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a huge season in 2023, finishing as the WR3 in PPR, averaging a massive 20.7 PPR points per game and scoring over 22 points in each of his last four games, proving to be a league-winner down the stretch. Naturally, he was expected to get off to […]

Will Raheem Mostert Play In Week 2? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert was incredible for fantasy managers in 2023, finishing the season as the RB5 in PPR and RB2 in standard, with just two games under double-digit PPR points in 15 games played. Mostert didn't get off to a hot start in 2024, scoring just 3.9 PPR points in a win […]

Malik Willis - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 2-QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis may get the chance to start now that fellow QB Jordan Love (knee) is injured, but don't bother picking him up. Even for 2QB leagues, Willis hasn't shown the potential for fantasy football relevance. He's a […]

When Is Tee Higgins Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) has strung together some impressive seasons in the past few years, providing nice boom games and being a serviceable WR2 in fantasy. However, he's struggled with injuries much of his career, including six hamstring injuries that were significant enough to land him on injury reports. This has been […]

Mike Williams (WR, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 94% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets WR Mike Williams is owned in most leagues. However, Williams failed to record a catch against the San Francisco 49ers in Monday night's game, with Allen Lazard outshining both he and Garrett Wilson. Williams has recovered from his ACL […]

Tyler Conklin (TE, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in Very Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin was expected to receive a boost after getting Aaron Rodgers back from injury to throw passes to him, but if he does make an impact this season, managers will have to wait. Conklin was […]

Samaje Perine (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (Especially PPR) ROSTERED IN: 74% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine signed with the team just before Thursday's game against the Ravens, and while he contributed minimally, he is worth an add. He could fill the Jerick McKinnon role, which was very productive in […]

Is Jake Ferguson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson had a solid season in 2023, hauling in 71 passes for 761 yards and 5 touchdowns. He became a great safety blanket, scoring double-digit PPR fantasy points in 9 games. Ferguson was a great waiver add or late-round pick for managers in 2023 and looked to build on that […]

Tyler Boyd (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Drop ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd is off to a rocky start along with QB Will Levis and new offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. The Titans didn't get much going at all against the Bears and Levis had a brutal game, throwing for just 127 yards and […]

Joshua Palmer (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Though Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer had a down game to start the season, recording just two catches for 15 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Palmer could still emerge as the Chargers' target leader in 2024. […]

Ty Chandler (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler showed value in PPR, catching three passes from Sam Darnold in the 28-6 win over the New York Giants. With fellow Vikings RB Aaron Jones' injury history, Chandler could serve as a good handcuff or […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash/Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson had a nice game (at least relative to other tight ends) scoring 10.6 PPR points. The tight end position is approaching Sahara Desert levels of barren wasteland, so Johnson's production seems nice in perspective. Johnson only produced […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Playing or Injured? Should I Start Jordan Mason?

With the news of San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's injuries, his owners are rightfully wondering if he will play against the Jets in week 1 on Monday night. McCaffrey was the RB1 in 2023 by a wide margin, outscoring RB2 Breece Hall by over 70 PPR points. He is fantasy dynamite when healthy. McCaffrey […]

Puka Nacua Heading To Injured Reserve, Out Four Games

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) is heading to the injured reserve after injuring his knee during Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. He appeared to re-aggravate the bursa sac injury in his right knee, which he picked up in early August at training camp. The 23-year-old had a stellar rookie season, breaking […]

Is Josh Allen Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (hand) was the overall QB1 in 2023 and QB2 in 2024, and he showed no signs of slowing down in Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, scoring 4 total touchdowns and over 30 fantasy points. Unfortunately, Allen picked up an injury in the game on a leaping TD […]

Is David Njoku Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku had a monster end to his 2023 season, finishing with 28 receptions, 373 yards, and four touchdowns in his last four games, providing league-winning scoring for managers who owned him throughout the playoffs. Njoku looked to be having a solid game, catching four passes for 44 yards with plenty […]

Is Puka Nacua Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) burst onto the fantasy football scene in 2023, breaking the rookie receiving yards record with 1,486 yards and finishing as the WR4 overall in PPR. Nacua was a late 1st to early 2nd round draft pick in many PPR fantasy drafts this year. Unfortunately, Puka didn't make […]

Is Kenneth Walker III Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

After an up and down 2023, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (abdomen) picked up an injury during a good effort Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Walker III still had a great game, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown and picking up six receiving yards, good for 18.9 full-PPR fantasy points. Is Walker […]

Tyler Lockett Expected To Play In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (thigh) is expected to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos. He is coming off a down year, having failed to reach 1,000 yards receiving and scored under eight touchdowns for the first time in five years. Lockett will join DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seattle's clear top three […]

Jalen Ramsey Will Attempt To Play On Sunday

Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl defensive back Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) will try to play through his hamstring injury in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He may be limited in the number of snaps he takes to help reduce the risk of re-aggravating the injury, though, and it's yet to be seen how many. Ramsey missed […]

Will Tyler Lockett Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been a mainstay of fantasy football for years, scoring more than eight touchdowns for five years straight (2018-2022) and recording 1,000 receiving yards for four consecutive years (2019-2022). Lockett has been incredibly trustworthy at outplaying his ADP and being a steady presence in starting lineups, delivering WR2/Flex-worthy numbers. […]

Ja'Marr Chase - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: You cannot leave Ja'Marr Chase on your bench if he plays. He is an elite WR talent and belongs in every starting lineup if he steps on the field. Unfortunately, Chase is embroiled in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have reportedly submitted a "significant" […]

Will MarShawn Lloyd Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

MarShawn Lloyd was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. A dynamic, explosive playmaker from USC, Lloyd quickly established himself as the clear second-string RB and will back up lead-back Josh Jacobs in 2024. Unfortunately, Lloyd is dealing with a hamstring injury, which has put his status […]

Workhorse Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for All 32 Teams - Expected Snap Counts Analysis

There have been increasingly fewer "workhorse" running backs in the NFL. More teams are shifting towards "committee" roles in their backfields for various reasons. This can frustrate fantasy football managers, as it reduces the concentration of fantasy points for RBs and makes it more difficult to obtain league-winning or even high-scoring RBs. The situation varies […]

Will Marquise Brown Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Thursday Night Football'

After an injury-riddled season with the Arizona Cardinals, Marquise Brown was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and will now join Patrick Mahomes and one of the best offenses in the NFL. Unfortunately for Brown and his fantasy managers, and perhaps to the surprise of no one, Brown picked up another injury, and managers should […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football League Winners Set to Bust in 2024

It's tough to accurately predict which players will bust in any given year. This can be a problem for fantasy football managers, as busts can easily make or break teams. It's crucial to attempt to identify players who will disappoint. There are players viewed as great each year who are drafted highly and bust massively. […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Hurt or Healthy? Week 1 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey has been dealing with a calf strain for the past few weeks. While it's concerning news, there is always a window to return to practice and become fully healthy for the game when a player is injured in the preseason. It's not uncommon to see teams exercise caution […]

Every Fantasy Football Team Defense With Overall DST1 Upside - 49ers, Ravens, Cowboys, Jets, more

Defense is one of the toughest positions to nail in fantasy football. Turnovers are often mercurial, and teams go on streaks of getting huge chunks of takeaways to cold streaks of very few. Injuries, some of which fly under the radar, can have a big impact on D/ST scoring. In addition, matchups along the offensive […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: While Baker Mayfield doesn't have rushing upside and wasn't a top-10 QB in 2023, the Commanders defense, especially the secondary, was gashed through 2023. Mayfield could have a big day with his array of weapons on offense. Mayfield experienced a career resurgence in […]

Jaleel McLaughlin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex (PPR) ANALYSIS: Jaleel McLaughlin didn't have much fantasy production in 2023, but that could change in a big way in 2024. McLaughlin showcased his explosiveness and efficiency, logging 5.4 yards per carry and scoring three total touchdowns in limited effort. McLaughlin's highlight tape is impressive. […]