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Riley Patterson A Mid-Level Streaming Option In Week 1
Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson has had an up-and-down NFL career thus far, and although he has upside in what should be a high-scoring contest against the Kansas City Chiefs -- there are better options in Week 1. With all NFL kickers available, Patterson is not high on the fantasy radar in the opening week […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Lions Defense A Bottom-Five Option Against Chiefs
The Detroit Lions defense is expected to take a step forward after being abysmal last season, but its clearly still a unit to avoid in Week 1 against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the injury concerns of tight end Travis Kelce (knee), Kansas City always finds ways to score points and should […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Sam LaPorta A Streaming Option In NFL Debut
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will begin his NFL career on Thursday night against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. While tight ends usually take time to develop, he could be an early favorite target of Jared Goff. Amon-Ra St. Brown should dominate the team's target share, but LaPorta just has to compete with […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
David Montgomery Has Real Upside In Season-Opener
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joined the team on a three-year, $18 million contract this offseason. His deal was lucrative compared to the dried-up running back market, so he should see plenty of usage right away in Detroit. While Jahmyr Gibbs will likely have a lock on the receiving back role, Montgomery is expected […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Amon-Ra St. Brown Teed Up For Huge Week
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown posted 106 receptions for 1,161 yards and six receiving scores last year, and he should pick up right where he left off against the Kansas Chiefs on Thursday night. The USC product is far and away the No. 1 option in the Lions' passing game led by Jared […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Jahmyr Gibbs A Risky PPR Play With Upside In NFL Debut
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, meaning the organization should waste no time getting him involved in the offensive game plan. However, there have been plenty of rookie running backs who are eased along early, so his overall workload could be limited. He should […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Jared Goff A High-End QB2 Against Chiefs
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career last year, throwing for 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The veteran signal-caller posted the 10th-most fantasy points at the position last year. Last season, Kansas City allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and this Thursday night season-opener should […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Overvalued Tight Ends - Three Potential Busts for Fantasy Football Including Dalton Kincaid, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Juwan Johnson
The 2023 NFL season starts on Thursday night, but plenty of fantasy football managers will be drafting the night before kickoff. For last-minute drafters like myself, it's important to get as much key information as you can before you're on the clock and ready to compete with your league mates. Tight ends are always difficult […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Joshua Dobbs Expected To Be Cardinals Week 1 Starter
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs is expected to be the starter for the team in the Week 1 matchup with the Washington Commanders. The 28-year-old signal-caller was traded from the Cleveland Browns to Arizona on August 24 and has apparently already set himself up to start. Dobbs started the first two games of his career […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Von Miller Unsure If He'll Return By Week 5
Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller (knee) said his knee was cleared before the deadline to activate him from the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list. However, the team decided to keep him on the PUP list, meaning he'll be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. According to […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Mark Andrews Back At Wednesday's Practice
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) has been out of practice dating back to the middle of last week, but he returned to the practice field on Wednesday. This news gives fantasy managers a sigh of relief, as he should be in line to face the Houston Texans in the Week 1 season-opener on […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Terry McLaurin Suits Up For Practice Wednesday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) is dressed for practice on Wednesday after suffering a turf toe injury in the team's preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens on August 21. The Pro Bowl wideout's chances to play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals are looking more likely. If he plays in the season-opener […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs Not Practicing Wednesday
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs (hamstring) are not practicing on Wednesday and will be listed on the team's first official injury report, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Doubs has been out of practice all week, but Watson's injury appears to be a new development. It's unclear what is […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Travis Kelce Suffers Knee Injury On Tuesday
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) reportedly hyper-extended his knee during Tuesday's practice. Head coach Andy Reid said his status for the Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night is uncertain. His absence would be a huge blow for fantasy managers who have drafted him as early as the No. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Sean Tucker Listed As RB2 On Buccaneers Depth Chart
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is listed just behind Rachaad White on the team's first regular season depth chart. It looks like he'll assume the RB2 role after edging out Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn during the offseason. It's worth noting depth charts don't mean everything, but the team intentionally moving him into […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Deeper League PPR Sleepers at RB, WR, TE - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Tyjae Spears, Isaiah Hodgins, Tyler Conklin, more
After a long offseason, it's finally game week in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions square off in the first bout of the 2023 NFL campaign on Thursday, and there are still a ton of fantasy drafts that will take place over the next few days. Drafting just before the start of […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Should I Draft Jonathan Taylor or James Conner? Fantasy Football ADP For 2023 Drafts
The running back position as a whole has become riskier by the year in fantasy football. Between the rarity of the modern bell cow back and the high injury risk, picking the right running backs in upcoming drafts can be tough to do. Jonathan Taylor is obviously a risky pick this year given his injury […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Titans Haven't Named No. 2 Quarterback
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Malik Willis and Will Levis have been battling this preseason to be the backup quarterback to Ryan Tannehill. However, head coach Mike Vrabel said the team hasn't decided who the No. 2 quarterback is -- less than seven days from the Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints. Willis has seen […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
George Kittle Working On The Side On Monday
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (adductor) is not practicing on Monday but he is working on the side in preparation for the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pro Bowler has been in and out of practice over the last two weeks with the injury, so fantasy managers should continue to […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Mark Andrews Expected To Practice This Week
Updating from a previous post, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice this week ahead of the Week 1 matchup with the Houston Texans. The Pro Bowler has missed the last several practices dating back to last week, but as long as he returns to the field soon, he […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Cardinals Plan To Play Kyler Murray When He Is Healthy
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) suffered a torn ACL in December of the 2022 season and is beginning the 2023 campaign on the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list. There's been speculation that the Cardinals will hold him out of games even when he does return to full health, but Kyle Odegard reports the […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Mark Andrews Misses Practice Monday
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) is not practicing on Monday after missing on-field work last week. Injury reports will now carry more weight since the start of the regular season kicks off this week, so his injury is beginning to become more concerning. There is no clarity on what is keeping him out […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Is Kadarius Toney Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Toney For Fantasy Football?
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney was an exciting prospect coming out of Florida in the 2021 NFL Draft. The New York Giants selected him in the first round but eventually traded him to the Chiefs just a year later. In Kansas City, he's flashed upside in small spurts, but he has continued to […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Dynasty Players To Sell for 2023 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)
Buying players on the dynasty fantasy football trade block is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the formats, but knowing who to sell and when to sell them is key to staying competitive in your league. There are glaring "sells" like aging and declining veterans, but most of the managers in your league won't […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Andy Reid Unsure If Chris Jones Will Report Before Season-Opener
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not report for training camp or any offseason activities as he awaits a contract extension from the organization. With the Chiefs set to take the field against the Detroit Lions in less than a week, head coach Andy Reid said he doesn't know if Jones will report […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Jamal Adams Won't Suit Up In Week 1
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) will not play in the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Adams suffered a torn quad on September 12 in the team's season-opener against the Denver Broncos. He was recently activated from the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list but evidently […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Zack Moss "Trending In The Right Direction"
Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (arm) suffered a broken arm on July 31 that required offseason surgery. However, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said the 25-year-old running back's recovery is going well. "He's trending in the right direction," Steichen said. "Hopefully he'll be out there Week 1." If healthy, Moss is expected to be […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Dynasty Players To Buy for 2023 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)
Dynasty fantasy football has become increasingly popular, and as a result, many leagues have already concluded their 2023 rookie drafts or are planning to do so soon. However, to stay ahead of your league mates, it's important not to simply stash away your dynasty league until the 2023 season starts. Instead, it's time to identify […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
College Football Coaches' Hot Seat Rankings - Top Power Five Conference Head Coaches Who Could Be Fired
They say no one likes to talk about people losing their jobs, yet diving into which head coaches are on the hot seat is always a key topic of discussion. Ultimately, college football is all about the win-loss column, and five head coaches are in deep trouble before their 2023 seasons begin. Whether a coach […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Rashaad Penny (RB, PHI): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~121 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~139 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running backs Rashaad Penny and D'Andre Swift have each been prolific in small sample sizes since being drafted in the 2018 and 2020 classes, respectively. But both have failed to secure big-time workloads thanks to injury concerns. Now, the two explosive RBs are […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago