Michael Penix Jr. With An Empty Fantasy Day In First Career Win
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the Falcons to victory on Sunday in a 34-7 thrashing of the New York Giants, however, it was the run game and defense that was truly responsible for the win. Penix Jr. was 18-for-27 (67%) for 202 yards, but did not throw a touchdown and he tossed one […]
Sam Darnold Tosses Three More Scores Vs. Seattle
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 22-of-35 passes for 246 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He picked up 11 yards on his five carries in the road outing. The 27-year-old was impressive again in Week 16, registering his fifth performance with at least three passing scores. It's been […]
Josh Allen Underperforms Against New England
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 16 of 29 pass attempts for 154 yards and one touchdown in the team's 24-21 win over the New England Patriots. He also tossed one interception and rushed for 30 yards on six carries. It was an uncharacteristically below-average game for the MVP favorite, who had scored at least […]
Mac Jones Mediocre In Loss To Raiders
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones had a decent outing in a 19-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The former Patriot finished with 25 completions on 39 attempts for 247 yards and a touchdown. Jones went back to his previous ways of struggling to lead the Jaguars offense to a significant point total, but he […]
Caleb Williams Throws For 334 Yards In Loss To Lions
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rewarded fantasy managers with a big statistical performance in Sunday's 34-17 loss against the Detroit Lions. The rookie passer put together his fourth career 300-yard passing game as he completed 26 of 40 attempts for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Williams added 34 rushing yards on six carries against Detroit […]
Brock Purdy Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 16 Defeat
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy came up short in a 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. With the team down to its fifth-string option at running back, Purdy led the team in rushing with 26 yards on four scrambles and threw the football a career-high 40 times. He […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round Including Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Trey Benson, Olamide Zaccheaus, Dalton Schultz, Bryce Young
Allow us to extend a congratulatory handshake for making it through Week 16 as we press onto the championship week(s) to come. Most of you have no more bye weeks to hide behind as it's all hands on deck in pursuit of a title. Let's start our push to the podium with our fantasy football […]
Geno Smith Delivers QB1 Numbers Despite Two Interceptions In Week 16
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was solid for fantasy in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. Smith tossed two interceptions, but he managed 314 passing yards and just his second three-touchdown game of the season. Smith also attempted 43 passes this week which was his highest total since Week 6. The volume led to fantasy […]
Matthew Stafford Throws For Only 110 Yards But Gets The Win
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Rams stayed atop the NFC West with a 19-9 road win against the Jets, although the veteran's passing totals were not impressive. Stafford threw for 110 yards with a touchdown and an interception while completing 14 of his only 19 pass attempts. Neither offense was very productive […]
Mason Rudolph Has Another Game With Multiple Touchdowns And Turnovers
Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 23-of-34 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Colts and tacked on another three yards rushing on four carries. Rudolph also threw three interceptions in his return to the starting job, marking his fifth appearance in a row with at least one pick. If it weren't […]
Joe Burrow Throws Three Scores On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went 23-for-30 with 252 passing yards and three scores during their victory over the Cleveland Browns. He added 19 yards on two rushing attempts. Burrow found Tee Higgins in the opening quarter on a two-yard TD pass. Then in the second, he found Andrei Iosivas on a six-yard TD strike. […]
Jared Goff Has Big Day Against Bears
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a nice fantasy performance against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. He completed 23 of 32 passes for 336 yards and three touchdown passes. Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta for his touchdown passes and was sharp in leading the Lions to a big 34-17 […]
Drew Lock Struggles On The Road Against The Falcons
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock struggled in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, completing 22 of 39 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions (both for pick-six touchdowns). Making his third start since the release of Daniel Jones and returning from a Week 15 heel injury, Lock averaged a disappointing […]
Dorian Thompson-Robinson Has A Rough Game On Sunday, Should Start In Week 17
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) threw for 157 yards and two interceptions off 20-for-34 passing in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He added nine carries for 49 yards. While DTR got it done as a runner, his ability on the passing end was another story. But it appears Thompson-Robinson will get a chance to […]
Kenny Pickett Plays As Well As Expected In Week 16
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 143 yards, one touchdown, and one interception off 14-for-24 passing in Sunday's loss to the Commanders. He added three carries for 13 yards. Jalen Hurts (concussion) was hurt in the first quarter and didn't return. Although Pickett got off to a strong start after taking over, finding A.J. […]
Jayden Daniels Throws Five Scores In Thrilling Victory
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 24-for-39 with 258 yards and five scores during their victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Daniels added 81 yards on the ground on nine attempts. He also threw two interceptions. In the first half, Daniels and the Commanders had trouble finding much consistency but were able to score 14 […]
Aaron Rodgers Throws For 256 Yards, One TD In Week 16
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 28 of his 42 passes for 256 yards and one touchdown while losing a fumble and rushing for six yards on one carry in a 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. It was a rough day for the Jets offense as they managed just […]
Olu Fashanu Ruled Out With Foot Injury
According to the team, New York Jets rookie offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Penn State product was carted off after sustaining the injury. Fantasy managers should expect Max Mitchell to operate as the starting left tackle for the remainder […]
Terron Armstead Active For Week 16
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Armstead suffered this injury during their Week 14 victory against the Jets and was unable to play last weekend in Houston. Armstead will bring a much-needed boost to this offensive unit that struggled last weekend. While this will […]
Braxton Jones Carted Off
According to Kevin Fishbain, Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones (leg) was carted off during Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. The medical staff put an air cast on him while leaving the field. The 25-year-old has operated as the starting left tackle throughout the season. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Larry Borom to […]
Jalen Hurts Ruled Out For Remainder Of Week 16
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion) for the remainder of their Week 16 divisional match against the Washington Commanders. Hurts sustained this injury on their second offensive drive of the game when he took a hard hit on a 13-yard carry. On Philadelphia's opening drive, […]
Jalen Hurts Heads To The Locker Room On Sunday, Being Evaluated For Concussion
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion) exited Sunday's game against the Commanders. Hurts has struggled on the throwing end so far, amassing 11 yards off 1-for-4 passing. But he at least gotten it done on the ground, rushing for 41 yards off three carries. Unfortunately, the signal-caller took a hard hit in the first quarter […]
Brian Branch Active Sunday, Graham Glasgow Sidelined
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Meanwhile, guard Graham Glasgow (knee) is inactive. Both players had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice on Friday. Branch has appeared in 13 games this season, making a big impact with his 84 tackles, four interceptions, and […]
Will Levis Serving As Backup In Week 16
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (shoulder), who was listed as questionable for the Week 16 tilt on Sunday against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts, is active and will serve as the backup to starter Mason Rudolph. After another poor showing in the Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in which he threw three more interceptions, […]
Teven Jenkins, Jaylon Johnson Active Versus Lions
Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins (calf) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (illness) are active for Sunday's Week 16 divisional battle against the Detroit Lions. Both players had been listed as questionable. Jenkins was limited on Friday while Johnson did not practice. The former has appeared in 13 games this season. On Sunday, he'll be tasked […]
Orlando Brown Jr., Charlie Jones Remain Out For Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (leg) and wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) are both inactive again for Week 16 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday. This will mark Brown's third straight missed game and sixth overall this season since Week 9. With the 28-year-old out again, expect Cordell Volson to make another […]
Saints vs. Packers MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jordan Love, Kendre Miller, Josh Jacobs, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and more
The final game of Week 16 and the fantasy football semi-final slate is a total mismatch on paper, yet it could still be crucial to fantasy managers trying to reach the championship round of their league. Read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Saints vs. Packers game to help make any fantasy […]
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Sunday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Baker Mayfield, Cooper Rush, Rico Dowdle, Mike Evans, CeeDee Lamb, and more
We are well into the fantasy football playoffs and we have an excellent matchup for Sunday Night Football between two teams who are capable of providing offensive fireworks, as the Tampa Bay Bucs and Dallas Cowboys are set to square off in a Week 16 primetime matchup. Led by Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, the […]
Josh Allen Has Played Through Broken Hand This Season
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (hand) has played through a broken hand for most of this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Allen reportedly suffered the fracture while diving on a scoring play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, and he has been treating the injury ever since. The broken hand only makes […]
Turnovers Hamper Russell Wilson In Loss To Baltimore
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson finished with a solid performance marred by turnovers in a 34-17 defeat against Baltimore, completing 22 of 33 passes for 217 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He also rushed for 27 on three carries and lost a fumble. The veteran completed passes to nine different receivers in the game, […]