Cameron Heyward Makes Four Solo Tackles In Return

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward returned from a groin injury and made four solo tackles and two assists in his first game back since Week 1. Heyward is one of the most valuable defensive linemen in deeper leagues that require defensive tackles in the lineup. He has been one of the most productive pass […]

Khalil Mack Has Made Two Tackles in Past Two Weeks

Ever since Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack came out of nowhere to record six sacks in Week 4, he has only had a single sack and just six combined tackles since then. Things have been even worse in the past two weeks. He has no sacks and just one solo tackle and one […]

Maxx Crosby Faces League-Worst Offensive Line

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has a prime matchup in Week 8 against the New York Giants. The Giants as a team have allowed the most sacks and the highest sack rate in the league. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is also responsible for many sacks that he caused on his own, and Jones […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Fantasy Football Week 9 (2023)

We had a fun Sunday without any byes and with nine games in the 1 pm hour this past week. Now in Week 9, some key IDP players, including Baron Browning of the Denver Broncos, Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers, Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions, and Josh Allen of the Jacksonville Jaguars, […]

Ryan Neal Leads Bucs In Tackles In Week 8

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal lead both teams in tackles in the Bucs' 18-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. Neal made ten solo tackles and three assists. His figures for solo tackles and combined tackles both seat season-highs. It was his second straight game with double-digit combine tackles. Neal, as […]

Terrel Bernard Falls Short Of Tackle Benchmark

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard came short of double-digit tackles in the Bills' 24-18 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Bernard made six solo tackles and two assists, enough to tie for the team lead in combined tackles, he did not get into the backfield for a tackle for loss, a sack, or a […]

Nik Bonitto Has Poor Matchup In Week 8

Denver Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has a poor matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8 and should be sat in IDP leagues that score sacks heavily. Bonitto is leading the Broncos with 5.5 sacks. His production is extremely sack-dependent, as he has only made 16 solo tackles and nine QB hits. Chiefs […]

Quinnen Williams' Slow Start Could Reverse In Week 8

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has been off to a slow start. He has only made half a sack and six QB hits in the first six games of the season after making 12.0 sacks in 2022. Williams has a prime opportunity to turn it around in a Week 8 matchup against the […]

Khalil Mack Could Get Back In Sack Column In Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack only registered a single tackle and a single QB hit last week after he had massive games in his previous two weeks. Mack was coming off a two-game sack streak, including a wild 6.0 sacks in Week 4. There is no reason to expect him to reprise those […]

Hassan Reddick Has Best Pass-Rush Matchup Of Week 8

Edge rusher Hassan Reddick and the Philadelphia Eagles have the best pass-rush matchup of Week 8. The Eagles face the Washington Commanders, who are allowing a league-leading 5.7 sacks per game. The Eagles' sack rate on passing plays is 8.3%, which is higher than the league average, and the Commanders' are allowing sacks on 13.5% […]

NFL Betting Picks for Week 8 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

We are almost at the halfway point, and almost every team has had a chance to lose two games. The two reigning conference champions are the only one-loss teams. The Chiefs have won six straight after losing their first game to the Lions. (Make that seven straight; they play the Broncos this week. Or pick […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 8 (2023)

This week, I am recommending more than a dozen fantasy IDP players to add from the waiver wire. Amongst the top adds are Za'Darius Smith, Camryn Bynum, Kenny Moore, and Julian Blackmon. The Colts have produced multiple productive defensive backs this week. Unfortunately, JuJu Brents left his Week 7 game with a quad injury, so […]

Should I Pickup Taysom Hill? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlook

New Orleans Saints offensive weapon Taysom Hill finished as a top-10 tight end for the second straight week. Hill, who is listed as a tight end for fantasy purposes, makes plays running the football, catching passes, and throwing passes. He doesn't always get a lot of touches, but when he does, he pops. Last season, […]

Is Bijan Robinson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been one of the most impressive rookies of 2023. Going into Week 7, he was the RB8 in terms of PPR scoring. However, those managers who started Robinson were surprised when he was barely used in the Falcons' victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished the game […]

NFL Betting Picks for Week 7 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

It feels good to be back. I'm refreshed from my off week. I really needed that break after a brutal Week 5. The Ravens dropped almost every key pass and dropped my record on the money line below .500. Their failure to score much also contributed to my first loss on over/under picks. I sure […]

Reed Blankenship Doesn't Practice On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (ribs) did not practice on Thursday. He suffered the injury to his ribs in the third quarter of the Eagles' 14-20 loss to the New York Jets last week. He had made five tackles, including one tackle for a loss, by the time he exited the game. Over the first […]

Browns' Pass-Rush Matchup Rated No. 1 In Week 7

The Cleveland Browns defensive line has the most favorable matchup for rushing the opposing passer in Week 7, according to Pro Football Focus. The Browns' dominant defensive line has a 53% advantage against the subpar offensive line of the Indianapolis Colts. The Browns have the third-best pass rush grade this season. Their defense has limited […]

Carl Granderson Recovers Fumble On TNF

New Orleans Saints edge rusher Carl Granderson made six tackles and recovered a fumble in the Saints' 24-31 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. His tackle figure, including five solos, was healthy for a defensive lineman, and his fumble recovery will put him comfortably into double-digits in many IDP scoring formats. But […]

Foyesade Oluokun Scores First Career Touchdown In TNF Win

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun had a dominant performance in the Jaguars' 31-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football. Oluokun racked up tackles, making nine solos and five assists, and an interception he returned for a touchdown. In the third quarter, with the Jaguars up 17-9 and the Saints deep in […]

Montez Sweat Has Prime Matchup In Week 7

Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat has a prime matchup in Week 7 against the New York Giants, one of the worst pass-blocking teams in the league. The Giants are allowing an average of 5.5 sacks per game. The Commanders are averaging 3.2 sacks per game, the eighth-most. Sweat is leading the team with 4.5 […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks led Week 6 in fantasy IDP scoring in what was a down week. Hicks made 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, an interception, and scored a touchdown. He has scored double-digit fantasy points in each of the past five games. He'd be a strong addition if he's on your league's waiver wire, […]

Is Jeff Wilson Jr. A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 7? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Miami Dolphins have been dominating on offense this season and are on pace to possibly break some records with how often they are putting points on the board. The Fins are the No. 1 highest-scoring offense, and that has led to them having multiple players make the top ten scoring lists for fantasy football. […]

Is Jaylen Warren A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 7? Waiver Wire Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was a popular handcuff in fantasy drafts this season. The second-year man from Oklahoma State was expected by some to overtake Najee Harris as Pittsburgh's RB1. In his rookie season, he averaged 4.9 yards per carry, and some thought he looked like a better runner than Harris. Those predictions […]

Is Geno Smith Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has continued his career resurgence that began last season. Smith has the ninth-highest PFF passing grade. He has completed 68.3% of his pass attempts and thrown five touchdowns to just one interception while leading the Seahawks to a 3-1 record. But Smith left his last game on Monday Night Football […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

Week 6 is coming up, and there are going to be some exciting games and intense defensive matchups. The Cleveland Browns, the NFL's No. 1 defense, face the San Francisco 49ers, the No. 2 offense. Something has to give. The Buffalo Bills defense, which is No. 1 in sack rate, faces the team that is […]

Cole Holcomb Is A Quality Start in Tackle-Heavy IDP Leagues

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb has a favorable matchup against a run-heavy Baltimore Ravens team. The Ravens run the ball about 35 times a game, slightly less than the league-leading Philadelphia Eagles. Holcomb has excelled against the run, making 10 solo tackles and only missing 5.0% of his attempted tackles on run plays. Overall, he […]

Alim McNeill A Possible Sleeper in Week 5

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill is a quality sleeper candidate in a favorable Week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. McNeill, a 2021 third-round draft pick, has broken out, making a sack in each of the past two games. His two sacks tie his career high. He is averaging 29 pass rush snaps per […]

Aidan Hutchinson Has Favorable Matchup in Week 5

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson has a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 5, in which he will attempt to record multiple sacks for the third straight game. The Panthers have allowed pressure on 28% of their passing plays, the sixth-highest rate, and the Lions have created pressure on 34% of pass […]

Josh Uche Must Step Up In Week 5

New England Patriots edge rusher Josh Uche must step up in a Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints in the absence of Patriots sack leader Matt Judon. Judon will have surgery to address a biceps injury he suffered in Week 4. Uche has played well as the Patriots' pass rush specialist. He has […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5: Josh Reynolds, Tank Dell, and Raheem Mostert

Week 5 is coming. It is the first week in which some teams will have a bye. Fantasy managers must make tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Let's consider Josh Reynolds, Tank Dell, and Raheem Mostert. Reynolds is facing another cat team, the Panthers, but one that has been considerably less successful than the Lions. […]