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Joe Mixon Getting An MRI On His Ankle
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday after getting hip drop tackled in Sunday night's 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Mixon left the game but returned to the contest after the injury. While he managed to return, Cam Akers saw more workload after Mixon suffered the injury, including […]
Mike Fanelli 2 months agoWhen Will Christian McCaffrey Return And Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was the near consensus 1.01 pick in fantasy football drafts this year. Unfortunately, the superstar running back suffered a calf injury during training camp. While many expected the fantasy superstar to play Monday night against the New York Jets, the 49ers made McCaffrey a last-minute inactive because of […]
Mike Fanelli 2 months agoBold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 2: Lamar Jackson, Josh Jacobs, Chris Godwin, Wan'Dale Robinson, Hayden Hurst
Week 2 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Lamar Jackson, Josh Jacobs, Chris Godwin, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Hayden Hurst. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoMarquise Brown To Have Shoulder Surgery, Going On Injured Reserve
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve on Friday. The veteran receiver suffered a shoulder injury early in the preseason. After missing the Week 1 win over the Baltimore Ravens, Brown was expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Unfortunately, he needs surgery to repair the injury. […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoTua Tagovailoa Ruled Out With A Concussion
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) left Thursday night's matchup against the Buffalo Bills due to another scary head injury. The veteran quarterback took a significant shot to the head/neck area, rushing for a first down on fourth down late in the third quarter. While he walked off the field under his own power, the […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoDemarcus Robinson – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR50 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was a popular waiver wire target after the team’s Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Rams lost the game and star wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) for at least the next four contests, leaving Robinson […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoAllen Lazard – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR57 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard was a complete fantasy football afterthought entering the 2024 season. Many didn’t have him in their preseason rankings, while others cut the veteran from their dynasty teams. However, the former Iowa State star shined in the Week […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoChris Olave – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR14 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had high expectations entering the 2024 season. Unfortunately, he fell well short of them in Week 1. The former Ohio State star was the WR88 last week, scoring 2.1 half-point PPR fantasy points. Olave had only two […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoChris Godwin – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR19 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had an impressive Week 1 performance against the Washington Commanders. The veteran was the WR11, scoring 18.3 half-point PPR fantasy points. He had caught all eight targets for 83 receiving yards and a short-yardage touchdown in the […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoAudric Estime Placed On Injured Reserve
Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (ankle) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, forcing him to miss at least four games. The rookie running back had a limited role in the Week 1 26-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, totaling two rushing attempts for 14 yards, including a 12-yard rush. While the former Notre […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoDerek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Avoid Adding in 1QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr had an outstanding performance in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He was the QB6, totaling 21.3 fantasy points, scoring more than C.J. Stroud (18.7) and Jalen Hurts (16.4). The veteran completed 82.6% of his […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoShould I Pick Up Justice Hill? Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Football
The Baltimore Ravens made several changes to their running back unit in the offseason. They moved on from J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards in free agency. Baltimore added Derrick Henry to replace them as the team’s early downs running back. Justice Hill is the only other running back on the active roster, with Keaton Mitchell […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoShould I Pick Up Alec Pierce? Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Football
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been a consistent wide receiver or fantasy football asset during his career. The former Cincinnati star had 73 receptions for 1,107 receiving yards and four touchdowns over his first two seasons, totaling under 600 yards in both […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoMalachi Corley – Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Not Ranked ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley was a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Corley is a do-it-all receiver with game-changing abilities in the run game. The former Western Kentucky star had some impressive plays during training camp, earning praise and trust […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJauan Jennings – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1
BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR97 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is a solid NFL player. However, he has had limited fantasy football value. The veteran averaged only 3.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 2023, totaling 19 receptions for 265 receiving yards and a touchdown during the […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJake Ferguson Week-To-Week With MCL Sprain
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson left Sunday's 33-17 Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns with a knee injury. Many feared the talented tight end suffered a season-ending injury. Thankfully, tests revealed that Ferguson only suffered a bone bruise and an MCL sprain. The team is listing him as week-to-week, meaning he could return […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoBold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 1: Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Rachaad White, Nico Collins, Dalton Kincaid
Week 1 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Rachaad White, Nico Collins, and Dalton Kincaid. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoWhen Is Jordan Love Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered a knee injury last in yesterday’s 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Love got twisted up and tackled by Jalen Carter with less than a minute left in the game. Unfortunately, he couldn’t finish the contest, leading to Malik Willis playing the final two snaps. Many were concerned […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoChristian McCaffrey Questionable To Play Against The Jets
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) is questionable to play Monday night against the New York Jets. The superstar running back suffered a calf injury in August, knocking him out of the preseason and most of training camp. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan never seemed concerned about McCaffrey missing Week 1. Every indication […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJa'Marr Chase Questionable To Play With An Illness
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (illness, holdout) is questionable to play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. The superstar wide receiver was already questionable to play after barely practicing this week because of contract negotiations. Unfortunately, it feels like Chase is trending towards not playing in Week 1, leaving the Bengals with limited […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoIs Russell Wilson Injured Or Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Justin Fields For Fantasy Football?
The Pittsburgh Steelers made massive changes to their quarterback unit in the offseason. Mitchell Trubisky was released and signed with the Buffalo Bills. Mason Rudolph was a free agent and allowed to sign with the Tennessee Titans. Kenny Pickett was supposed to compete for the starting job but got traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJordan Love Out 3-To-4 Weeks With MCL Sprain
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the 34-29 Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in Brazil, according to Ian Rapoport. Love is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks . How long Love will be out is still to be determined, but Malik Willis is currently the Packers' […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoRhamondre Stevenson, Zack Moss, Javonte Williams: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1
The bulk of the Week 1 NFL slate is nearly here, meaning fantasy players must make some last-minute start ‘em and sit ‘em decisions. Rhamondre Stevenson, Zack Moss, and Javonte Williams were drafted as low-end RB2s or high-end RB3s. Stevenson faces the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Meanwhile, Moss takes on the New England Patriots […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJermaine Burton – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1
BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR75 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was a popular dynasty rookie pick. Tee Higgins will play on the franchise tag this season but likely won’t return in 2025, making Burton the favorite to take over as the starter opposite Ja'Marr Chase. However, the rookie […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoAndrei Iosivas – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR53 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas had a quiet rookie season. He averaged 2.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 15 receptions on 25 targets for 116 receiving yards and four touchdowns. However, the former Princeton star only played 207 offensive snaps over […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJa'Marr Chase At Practice On Friday, Tee Higgins Sitting Out
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was spotted at practice on Friday ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. Despite his lengthy training camp hold-in, Chase appears on track to play Sunday. However, Tee Higgins showed up on the injury report on Thursday with a hamstring injury. After being a […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoZamir White To Be The Bell-Cow Running Back?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has been the heavy favorite to be the team's starter this season after losing Josh Jacobs in free agency. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said, "You're looking for someone to take the lead," when asked about the possibility of White being the featured running back this season. White was […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoSaquon Barkley - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB6 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was one of my favorite players to draft in fantasy football this year. The superstar averaged 15.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 74 career contests with the New York Giants despite playing behind a poor offensive line. […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoJalen Hurts - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been a fantasy superstar since taking over as the team’s starting quarterback. Hurts is a two-positional player, meaning he provides fantasy players with production as a passer and a runner. Last year, the former Alabama star was the QB2 […]
Mike Fanelli 3 months agoDavid Njoku, Brock Bowers, Zach Ertz: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here. Unfortunately, that means fantasy players have to make some difficult lineup decisions this week. David Njoku, Brock Bowers, and Zach Ertz were solid later-round picks in fantasy football drafts this year. Njoku faces the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, Bowers takes on the Los Angeles Chargers. Lastly, […]
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