Sean Tucker - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until he earns more touches POSITIONAL VALUE: RB5 ANALYSIS: The Bucs offense has taken a nosedive in fantasy. With Chris Godwin out for the season and Mike Evans on IR for the next two games, things are looking rough. And to top it off, the backfield has turned into […]

Javonte Williams - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams had a disappointing showing in what should've been a prime matchup against Carolina last week, but Bo Nix and the passing game ended up stealing the spotlight. This week doesn’t look much better, as he’s up against one of the league’s toughest […]

The Luck Is Made Podcast: Indiana's SHOCKING Rise to Football Prominence! (11/1/24, Episode 14)

We're shifting gears a little again bit this week. Instead of the regular fantasy jargon, here's an inside look at the Indiana Football program and its historic 8-0 start. Get ready to learn about one of the most astonishing stories in college football! Indiana's rise to football prominence is a tale of underdog spirit, determination, […]

Should I Drop Patrick Mahomes? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9 (2024)

Patrick Mahomes heads into Week 9 with some uncharacteristic bumps in his fantasy resume this season. Normally, he’s as close to a lock as you get at quarterback, but there have been some big shifts in the Chiefs’ offense this year and they've morphed into more of a defensive team. First off, they’ve lost key […]

Should I Drop Anthony Richardson? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9 (2024)

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, Anthony Richardson was the definition of a high-upside fantasy quarterback, thanks to his freakish size, arm, and athleticism. He’s shown some flashes, but he's been more bust than boom this year, leading to plenty of frustration from fantasy managers. Remember, Richardson's only had one full season as a starting […]

Will Dissly (TE, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in TE premium formats or leagues where your starting TE has a bye in Week 9 or 10. ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Will Dissly has been an underrated option in the Los Angeles Chargers passing game. Coming out of the team's Week 5 bye, Dissly has seen a total of […]

Keaton Mitchell (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Keep Mitchell on your watchlist, but don't roster him yet ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Ravens always seem to find good players out of nowhere, and in 2023, Keaton Mitchell was no exception. An undrafted free agent from East Carolina, Mitchell burst onto the scene for Baltimore halfway through the […]

Sean Tucker (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Roster and stash in deeper formats ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Bucs offense has taken a turn for the worst in fantasy. Wide receiver Chris Godwin was lost for the season, and Mike Evans is currently on injured reserve slated to miss the team's next three games. To make matters worse, […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Keep Clyde Edwards-Helaire on your watchlist, but don't roster him yet ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Kansas City Chiefs backfield opened up when starting running back Isiah Pacheco went down with a lower leg injury. However, CEH started the season on injured reserve and missed the team's first four games while […]

Jaylen Wright (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Keep Wright on your watchlist, but don't roster him yet ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins offense was rescued in Week 8 with the return of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Despite the 28-27 loss, the Dolphins were back to their usual high-scoring ways. In the four games without Tua under center, […]

Josh Downs (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Roster and stash in the majority of 12-team and 3-WR formats ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: From a pure talent perspective, Josh Downs is an absolute baller. But unfortunately, due to inconsistent quarterback play, Downs' fantasy production has also suffered as evidenced by his career splits with and without quarterback Joe Flacco […]

Keon Coleman (WR, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Roster and stash in the majority of 12-team and 3-WR formats ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There was a lot of skepticism about Keon Coleman ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. He only clocked a 4.61 forty-yard dash time, and the analytics community pointed to his lack of separation skills. Nonetheless, the […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Roster and stash in the majority of 12-team and 3-WR formats ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jerry Jeudy's career has been up-and-down. The former first-round pick out of Alabama in the 2020 NFL Draft has shown plenty of flashes, but injuries and inconsistent quarterback play have been his Achilles heel. Jeudy's best […]

Cedric Tillman (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in any leagues where he is available ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cedric Tillman is a priority waiver add for Week 9. Since Amari Cooper was traded to Buffalo two weeks ago, Tillman has a 24.1% target share to go with 15 receptions for 180 yards and two TDs. Tillman looks […]

Jauan Jennings (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in any leagues where he is available ROSTERED IN: 64% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver room underwent some unexpected changes when star wideout Brandon Aiyuk was lost for the season, paving the way for the emergence of Jauan Jennings. However, Jennings suffered a hip injury, didn't practice all […]

Will Travis Etienne Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne has been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2024 fantasy season. After going relatively early in drafts, Etienne has been banged up with injuries and has just 56 rushes for 230 yards and two touchdowns to go with 16 receptions for 91 yards on the season. Woof. Etienne […]

Will Zay Flowers Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

Even with the Ravens pounding the ground with running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers hasn't missed out on his slice of the action. Through the initial weeks, he’s been a target magnet, snagging nine or more in four out of six games, though he’s only danced into the end zone once. […]

Will Tyreek Hill Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

The Miami Dolphins’ skill players took a serious hit in fantasy without their quarterback at the helm, but the tides might be turning as Tua Tagovailoa is slated to make his comeback in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. On the flip side, Tyreek Hill, the speedster who lit up Week 1 with 22.5 fantasy […]

The Luck Is Made Podcast: How Kevin O'Connell & the Vikings Saved Sam Darnold's Career (10/25/24, Episode 13)

We're shifting gears a little bit this week. Instead of the regular fantasy jargon, here's an inside look at quarterback Sam Darnold's career revival in Minnesota. Despite losing their last two games, the Vikings are sitting pretty in the NFC playoff race at 5-2 and Darnold continues to play well. Today's topics include: After shining […]

Christian Watson - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all formats outside of DFS where Watson can be an inexpensive dice roll in tournaments POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Green Bay’s wide receiver room is like a bustling downtown on a Saturday night--full of options but tough to decide where to go. Between Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and the up-and-coming tight […]

Tee Higgins - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats unless Tee Higgins is ruled out for Week 8 POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end WR1 ANALYSIS: The Bengals offense disappointed in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns, putting up just 14 points. However, Higgins was sensational, seeing a total of eight targets to finish with four receptions for 82 yards and […]

Raheem Mostert - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until we see Miami's offense back in the groove POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 ANALYSIS: After lighting up the NFL in 2023 with over 1,000 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, Mostert has been slow out of the gate. Injuries caused him to miss three games, he's competing for touches alongside […]

Bucky Irving - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until we get a better idea of how Tampa Bay's backfield shakes out POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: The Bucs kicked off the season as fantasy gold. Baker Mayfield was on fire, slinging it to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, making it rain fantasy points with enough left over to […]

Rachaad White - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until we get a better gauge of Tampa Bay's backfield POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: The Bucs offense started the season as an absolute gold mine for fantasy. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was balling alongside wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and there were enough touches and scoring opportunities to […]

Tony Pollard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats unless elite RB options are available POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: This week is a brutal matchup for Tony Pollard and the struggling Tennessee Titans offense as they'll face off against the red-hot Detroit Lions and their stout run defense. Fellow teammate Tyjae Spears was limited in practice on […]

Najee Harris - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats unless elite RB options are available POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 with upside ANALYSIS: Harris has been hitting his stride of late, with two straight games of 100-plus rushing yards. He is likely a big benefactor of the team's switch to Russell Wilson at quarterback, as Russ's lack of mobility […]

Tank Bigsby - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats if Travis Etienne is ruled out for Week 8 POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 with upside ANALYSIS: Tank Bigsby has impressed since being thrust into action due to multiple injuries to fellow running back Travis Etienne. So far on the year, Bigsby has 67 rush attempts for 415 yards and […]

Chase Brown - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats as your RB2/Flex option POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 with added value if your league awards points for kick returns ANALYSIS: Brown is an explosive running back with the ability to take one to the house on any given play. The bad news is that he has yet to eclipse […]

Justice Hill - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats with no teams on a bye in Week 8 POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB4 with value as a handcuff ANALYSIS: Hill's fantasy value comes as a pass catcher, where he's excellent out of the backfield. But the reality is the Ravens are 5-2 and aren't finding themselves in many negative […]

When Will Quentin Johnston Return and be Back? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update (2024)

Quentin Johnston, the Chargers' wideout and second-year player from TCU, is slowly but surely making a name for himself. After a rough rookie ride in 2023, he’s been finding his groove in 2024, pulling down 14 receptions for 164 yards and three touchdowns over five games. Not too shabby, especially considering the Chargers have been […]