BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1
ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has never been an elite fantasy football player. The former No. 1 overall pick has been a solid option since joining the Lions. Goff is the QB8 for the year, averaging 17.2 fantasy points per game. The veteran has earned the respect of those in the fantasy football community and the NFL.
While he is a top-10 quarterback for the season, Goff has struggled away from Ford Field. Last week, the quarterback had 257 passing yards, one touchdown, and 14.3 fantasy points in the win over the Minnesota Vikings on the road. By comparison, he had 278 passing yards, five touchdowns, and 31.1 fantasy points two weeks ago at home against the Denver Broncos.
Unfortunately, Goff has to play on the road during the fantasy football championship week. While he will play in a dome, the matchup isn’t ideal for the veteran. The Dallas Cowboys have held quarterbacks to 14.9 fantasy points per game, slightly below the league average.
Over the past three weeks, the Cowboys have surrendered only 194.7 passing yards, 0.7 touchdowns, and 13.5 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. While Goff is a decent low-end QB1 option, fantasy players should temper expectations for the veteran.
More Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 66% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is the TE10 for the year, averaging 7.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While the Steelers' passing attack has been inconsistent this season, the veteran tight end has played well lately. He has five receiving […]
Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has been one of the top pass catchers in fantasy football lately. The rookie wide receiver is the WR10 over the past four weeks, averaging 4.8 receptions on 6.3 targets for 60.5 receiving yards and […]
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints Clyde Edwards-Helaire recently joined the team after spending his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Furthermore, he made his team and season debut in the week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran running back had […]
Julius Chestnut (RB, TEN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has had little fantasy football impact this season. The veteran running back is the RB101 for the year, averaging 0.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he got some work on offense last week in […]
Trey Benson (RB, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson has missed the past two games because of an ankle injury. Hopefully, the rookie running back can play in Sunday’s season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals could be without James Conner in Week […]
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire pickups list, updated regularly!