Mike Evans A WR2 For This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is a WR2 this week versus the Saints. Evans has had an inconsistent campaign this year and has eclipsed 100 yards in two of eight games. He had a decent week last week against the Giants (5/55/1) and has a chance to build on that performance in what […]

Leonard Fournette A Lower-End RB2 For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette should be considered a lower-end RB2 for Week 9. In the past two weeks, Fournette has recorded 50 and 52 rushing yards, which is more than Ronald Jones II. The former Jaguar also had more carries than Jones last week (15 vs. 7). Now, it seems both Tampa […]

Ronald Jones II A Low-End RB2 For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is an RB2 this week against the Saints. After having a three-game stretch with over 100 yards, the RB has dropped back down to earth and has only gotten 34 and 23 rushing yards the past two weeks as a result of Leonard Fournette cutting into his […]

Tom Brady A QB1 In Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is a QB1 this week against the Saints. Brady threw for 279 yards last week and has been on a robust stretch that has seen him throw for nine touchdowns and zero picks in the last four games. The Saints allow the fifth-most points to fantasy QBs and Brady […]

Joey Slye In Streaming Tier For Week 9

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye is in the streaming tier this week against the Chiefs. Slye has gone 18-for-21 on field-goal attempts this season, with all three misses coming from over 40 yards. He has also gone 15-for-17 in extra-point tries. The Chiefs are generally a tougher opponent for fantasy kickers, so Slye is only […]

Panthers Defense Should Stay On The Bench

The Carolina Panthers Defense is not a starting-caliber option this week against the defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs. This unit has allowed at least 20 points in six of their eight games and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off a performance where he had over 400 yards and five touchdowns. This is not the […]

Ian Thomas Not A Viable Starter This Week

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas is not a worthy starter for this week. Thomas had his "best game" of the season last week where he compiled three receptions for 28 yards on three targets, but that's not effective enough for fantasy. In addition, the TE has only had double-digit receiving yards in three of […]

Curtis Samuel A Flex Option For Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is a flex piece this week against the Chiefs. Samuel had a terrific game last week where he posted four receptions for 31 yards and a score on five targets along with three carries for 23 yards and a score. In fact, the WR has two rushing touchdowns in […]

D.J. Moore A WR2 Against Kansas City

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is a WR2 this week against Kansas City. Despite Robby Anderson breaking out this season, Moore has recorded at least 93 yards in three of the past four games along with seeing at least five targets in the past four games. Therefore, this WR's role is still decent and […]

Robby Anderson A WR2 Against Chiefs

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is a WR2 this week against Kansas City. Though he is coming off his lowest total in terms of yards (48), the former Jet has seen at least eight targets and 74 yards in four of the past five games. Due to a solid rapport with Teddy Bridgewater and […]

Christian McCaffrey A Starter If Active In Week 9

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is worth starting this week against the Chiefs if he returns from an ankle sprain that caused him to miss the past six games. Before his injury, the elite RB racked up 156 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns along with seven receptions for 67 yards on nine targets […]

Teddy Bridgewater A QB2 In Week 9

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is a QB2 against the Chiefs this week. The QB posted only 176 yards in his last game and has a total of three touchdowns and three interceptions in the past three games. Bridgewater is not the best option to stream this week against a Chiefs team allowing the sixth-fewest […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9

We are now at the midpoint of the season. This 2020 campaign certainly seems like a blur, but this is now the stretch where fantasy teams make that final push to get to the playoffs and win the title. This week unfortunately brought another serious injury, this time to 49ers tight end George Kittle, who […]

Jared Cook Has Touchdown Catch

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook finished Week 8 with five receptions for 51 yards and a score on seven targets. Cook remained one of the top receiving options for Drew Brees given the injuries at WR and he produced. The TE now has over 50 yards in two of the past three games […]

Tre'Quan Smith Gets 43 Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre' Quan Smith compiled five receptions for 43 yards on seven targets in Week 8. Even with the absence of key receivers such as Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, Smith has not taken advantage of that the past few weeks. The WR has totaled 43, 54, and eight receiving yards […]

Alvin Kamara Has Big Day Once Again

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was once again the focal point of his offense in Sunday's win. The RB amassed 12 carries for 67 yards and nine receptions for 96 yards on 13 targets. Kamara may not be the most effective rusher as he has not gotten more than 83 yards rushing in […]

Drew Brees Tosses For 280 Yards

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went 31-for-41 for 280 yards and two touchdowns in the overtime win over Chicago on Sunday. The veteran has now tossed for at least 280 yards in the past three games and has thrown five touchdowns to only one pick in that stretch as well. Even without his top […]

Russell Gage Has 25 Yards In Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage finished Thursday's win with two receptions for 25 yards on three targets. Gage continued to show his inconsistency on Thursday after coming into the game having gotten at least 54 yards in the past two contests. The WR is definitely streaky, which makes him a risky play most weeks. […]

Hayden Hurst Has 54 Yards On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst finished with five receptions for 54 yards on seven targets in the Week 8 win over Carolina. Hurst has now seen seven targets in the past two games and has gotten at least 50 yards in four of the past five games. The TE has a decent role in […]

Calvin Ridley Finishes With 42 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) finished with three receptions for 42 yards on four targets in Week 8 on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. The receiver went down with an ankle injury in the first half of the game and didn't return to the field. It's an ominous sign that he might not […]

Julio Jones Records 137 Yards On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had seven receptions for 137 yards on 10 targets in the Week 8 win over Carolina. For the past three weeks, the WR has been playing at a tremendous level and has gotten at least seven receptions, nine targets, and 97 yards the past three games. His volume keeps […]

Todd Gurley II Has 18 Carries On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II finished Thursday night's win with 18 carries for 46 yards and a score. The back still had a decent night despite Brian Hill getting more rushing yards total. Gurley has now had at least 18 carries in the past three games and has three rushing touchdowns in the […]

Brian Hill Leads Falcons In Rushing

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill finished with 11 carries for 55 yards and two receptions for nine yards on Thursday. It was the RB2 of the team who surprisingly led in rush yards, but this was a rare occurrence. Hill doesn't see enough weekly touches to merit good fantasy value going forward.

Matt Ryan Throws For 281 Yards

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan went 21-for-30 for 281 yards and one interception in the Thursday night win over the Panthers. He also had six rushes for 27 yards and a score. It was a rainy game and many players were clearly affected by the conditions. Ryan finished with an average night, which he has […]

Younghoe Koo A Great Starter For Week 8

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a solid start this week against the Panthers. On the season, Koo has gone 15-for-16 on field goals, including going 4-for-4 just two weeks ago. He also has gone 13-for-15 in extra points. The Panthers offer a favorable matchup for kickers, so Koo is a great player to start.

Falcons Defense Not A Viable Fantasy Option

The Atlanta Falcons Defense should stay well off the fantasy radar this week against the Panthers. This unit has largely been the culprit for the Falcons losing so many games and last week they allowed the Lions to score a game-winning touchdown at the literal last seconds. They have also allowed at least 23 points […]

Hayden Hurst A High-End TE2 For Week 8

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is a high-end TE2 for this week. Hurst has now had five games out of seven in which he has gotten at least 38 yards and his role is generally decent. Last week, the TE had six receptions for 68 yards on seven targets. The Panthers are a tougher […]

Russell Gage A Flex Play

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage could serve as a flex play for your team in Week 8. Gage has now posted decent numbers the past two games after going through a three-game slump. The WR had six receptions for 54 yards on seven targets last week. He's someone you can insert this week if […]

Calvin Ridley A WR1 For Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is a WR1 for Thursday night's clash with the division-rival Panthers. Ridley posted five receptions for 69 yards and a score on seven targets last week, which is low by his standards. Although the wide receiver has cooled off a bit since going over 100 yards in four of […]

Julio Jones A WR1 In Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is a WR1 this Thursday against Carolina. Jones has seen his usual targets and has posted his usual numbers the past two weeks after coming back from an injury. Last week, the WR had eight receptions for 97 yards on nine targets. Though the Panthers allow the fifth-fewest points […]