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Five Top Running Backs I'm Fading Ever So Slightly
Everyone's going to draft the top guys. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara - and those guys are going to be owned across the board. They rightfully belong in the first round and are being drafted highly. But who are some guys that are being overvalued a bit […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoAdam Vinatieri A Consistent Option In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is the ageless wonder. At age 46, turning 47 in December, Vinatieri remains one of the mainstays of the NFL. He may not be booming 55-yard field goals on a weekly basis, but he's going to make far more than he misses. In Week 1, he'll get scoring opportunities as […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoColts Defense Could Have Some Value In Week 1
The Indianapolis Colts Defense improved this offseason when they added multiple good players on that side of the ball, and they had some young good defensive pieces in place when last season ended. Against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, they have a matchup against an offense that is likely going to turn the […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJack Doyle Is A Week 1 Sleeper
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle had a down year due to injuries in 2018. In 2017, he had a career year with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center. That's the case again this year, and, during Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Doyle has some sneaky sleeper value. It only takes one touchdown catch […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoEric Ebron Has Some Upside In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron saw his stock take a giant dip when quarterback Andrew Luck retired. In Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, he actually receives a slight bump thanks to where he does his damage. He does his work in the middle of the field, and that's where the Chargers' defense […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoDevin Funchess Could Struggle In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess has a bad matchup in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. He's a sleeper for fantasy this season, and his stock could rise based on the play of quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Against the Los Angeles Chargers, Funchess will be dealing with their stout secondary that can cause him […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoT.Y. Hilton Can Be Benched In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton saw a big downgrade in his stock after quarterback Jacoby Brissett became the new starter. While he is talented enough to explode in the right matchups, Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers is not one of them. The Chargers have two different top-25 corners on their roster that […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoNyheim Hines Gets A Boost In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines was mildly inconsistent last season, but in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, he gets a slight bump as a low-end flex play. Hines' value is mostly in PPR formats, where he gets a lot of dump-off passes. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett will likely be targeting Hines a fair […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoMarlon Mack Is An RB2 In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack will likely receive an increased workload with quarterback Andrew Luck retired. Despite that, he gets a downgrade in his projection for Week 1. The Los Angeles Chargers yielded the ninth-fewest yards per game on the ground last season, and they got better when they drafted defensive lineman Jerry Tillery. […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJacoby Brissett Should Be Faded In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett is in a much better situation than he was when he joined the team two years ago. They have better pass-catchers and a better defense, and the offensive line is in much better shape now than it was then. He's an interesting option at quarterback this season. Despite that, he […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoParris Campbell Is Good To Go For Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (hamstring) has struggled with an injury throughout training camp and the preseason. On Wednesday, it was announced that he would have no restrictions during the team's Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. While he is healthy and will play, the role that he will play is still […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoDeon Cain Listed As Third Wide Receiver
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) has had a great preseason after returning from last season's torn ACL. On Tuesday, the team released their first official depth chart of the year, and he was listed as the third wide receiver. Cain does a lot of his damage close to the line of scrimmage, which is […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoDevin Funchess A Sleeper For Fantasy
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess has been rather inconsistent throughout his career. After being one of the team's major signings in free agency, the hope was for him to turn the corner. After the retirement of quarterback Andrew Luck, his stock took a noticeable hit. However, on what should still be a decent offense, […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoEric Ebron Stock Takes A Dip
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron was the number four tight end in fantasy football last season. Coming into the season with former quarterback Andrew Luck, he was expected to build on that performance. Unfortunately, Luck has since retired. In addition to the step down at quarterback, he's now in a crowded receiving core. The […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoNyheim Hines The Clear Number Two
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines was a major PPR threat last season when the team was playing from behind. With the initial 53-man roster and waiver claims completed, it's clear that he is the number two running back on this roster behind starter Marlon Mack. Hines isn't a great runner between the tackles due […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoWeek 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season is finally here. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are kicking off the NFL's 100th season on Thursday night football. After the long wait, we're here today to talk about fantasy football's most important position. That's right. We're talking about kickers. All jokes aside, the importance of […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoDerrius Guice (RB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~65 Overall Current ADP: ~75 ANALYSIS: Derrius Guice is a player that most viewed as a potential RB1 before he tore his ACL during training camp last season. Guice came out of LSU as an afterthought behind current Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. However, he was viewed as the more complete threat […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJames White (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~50 Overall Current ADP: ~60 ANALYSIS: James White makes the cut with and ADP around 60 right now. The fact that he continues to be drafted so late is a testament to how slept on he is as a running back in fantasy football. Last year, he finished sixth in PPR scoring […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years ago2019 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts
The NFL's preseason has come to an end. By Saturday afternoon, all NFL rosters need to be cut down to 53 players. Over 1,000 players will be cut by 4:00 p.m. Fortunately for most of the players that we're looking at today, they have their spots locked up. It's time to look at everyone's favorite […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoColts Defense Should Have Solid Group in 2019
The Indianapolis Colts Defense has a good amount of depth to it, and they've made a multiple moves this offseason to strengthen their group. They finished 10th last season in total fantasy points, and that ranking could climb higher this season. They've added pass rushers and defensive backs to a stout returning group. Their depth […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoKrishawn Hogan Finishes Preseason On A High Note
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Krishawn Hogan had his previous two seasons with the team cut short due to injuries. His size and athleticism make him a difficult matchup for anyone to cover. Against the Cincinnati Bengals in the final week of the preseason, Hogan made his final case to make the team when he caught […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoParris Campbell Finishes Preseason Strong
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (hamstring) had been struggling with his injury throughout training camp and the preseason. Earlier this week, he made his return to practice as well as playing in the team's preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. In a quiet game for all, Campbell had an average stat line. He caught […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJordan Wilkins Could Miss Regular Season Time
Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (ribs) is currently considered as week-to-week with a rib injury. Unfortunately for him, and his fantasy owners, his injury could extend into the regular season. Wilkins is fighting for the third running back spot behind Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines. He's not going to be starting for you unless […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoMust Own Running Backs With Mid-Round ADPs
So, you grabbed a couple of good running backs early on, but you don't have a ton of depth there? If you wait too long, you're going to have to do your research to know who you should be drafting. Thankfully for you, I'm here to do that research. Guys like Marlon Mack were league-winners […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoCharcandrick West Scores Against Bears
Indianapolis Colts running back Charcandrick West was signed off the street, and in the third preseason game against the Chicago Bears he had 13 carries for 43 yards and one touchdown. He also added a little bit in the passing game with three catches for 27 yards. With running back D'Onta Foreman being recently waived, […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoT.Y. Hilton's Stock Drops
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton saw his stock take a hit last night when his quarterback Andrew Luck announced his retirement. When Hilton and Luck were clicking together, he had a WR1 ceiling. With new starter Jacoby Brissett in place, he's more firmly in the WR2 category Hilton has the talent and explosiveness to […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJacoby Brissett Is The Starting Quarterback
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett has become the starting quarterback. Star quarterback Andrew Luck informed the team of his intention to retire from the NFL. Luck, who has been dealing with injuries this offseason, told the team after reportedly multiple weeks of mulling the decision. Brissett gives the team some running ability, and he showed […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJack Doyle May Be Done In Preseason
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (hip) spent the offseason recovering from a hip injury that cut his 2018 season short. He's played with the starters sparingly thus far, as he's registered just 13 snaps, and those may be the last preseason snaps that we see of him. He has looked good when he was […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoT.Y. Hilton Likely Done Until Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is likely out until the start of the season. Head coach Frank Reich stated that it would be unlikely to see any starters during the team's Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Hilton has not played any snaps during the team's first two preseason games, and he doesn't […]
Gage Bridgford 5 years agoJordan Wilkins Remains Out of Practice
Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (foot) missed his sixth straight practice on Wednesday. Wilkins represents a change of pace from the two running backs, Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines, that are in front of him. Mack is an explosive player that's developing into a 3-down player, and Hines has firmly established his role as […]
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