Kyle Allen Possibly Making Last Start
Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen could be making his final start of the season in London against Tampa Bay. With Cam Newton (foot) potentially returning after the team's Week 7 bye, the 23-year-old could have one more shot to put up some efficient numbers before returning to a reserve role. In normal circumstances, Allen has […]
Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 6
Russell Wilson is making a strong case for MVP. The Seattle Seahawks signal-caller threw for 268 passing yards and four touchdowns en route to beating the visiting Los Angeles Rams last Thursday night. He currently ranks first in touchdowns, first in pass rating, and second in completion percentage with zero interceptions on the year. On […]
FanDuel TNF DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy Football for Week 6
We have a very uneven matchup tonight between the healthy New England Patriots and the already terrible, also beat-up New York Football Giants. We're looking at just a 17-point spread, which will be interesting to watch how Danny Dimes keeps it that close. We'll be diving into the showdown slate, where there's plenty of money […]
Jameis Winston A QB2 In Tough Week 6 Matchup
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston put up a lackluster performance in Week 5, and with the Carolina Panthers on deck for Week 6, another middling effort could be on the horizon. The Panthers have allowed just 985 yards through the air this season and have sacked opposing quarterbacks 20 times. Winston will clearly have […]
Matthew Stafford A QB2 In Tough Week 6 Matchup
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a tough Week 6 matchup at Lambeau Field on Monday night coming off the Lions bye. The Packers highly underrated defense has racked up 15 sacks and seven interceptions through the first five weeks of the season, with opposing quarterbacks eclipsing the 230-yard mark just once. To say Stafford […]
Drew Brees' Rehab Going Well
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) said on Wednesday that his rehab for a surgically repaired right thumb is going as planned and he hopes to be throwing a football "sooner rather than later." Brees is at least several weeks away from a return, but his owners will be happy to know he's on […]
Fantasy Confusion in Kansas City
The postgame scene in front of Travis Kelce’s locker spoke volumes about Kansas City’s Sunday Night Football loss to the Colts from both reality and fantasy perspectives. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, Travis Kelce was sitting alone with his head in his hands after most of the locker room had cleared out. Indianapolis had just […]
Mason Rudolph Practices Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (concussion) practiced on Wednesday, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Rudolph was knocked unconscious in Week 5 and had to be helped off the field. It's a good sign that he's making progress, but it still seems doubtful that he'll be allowed to play on Sunday night against […]
Philip Rivers Loses His Center
The Los Angeles Chargers placed center Mike Pouncey (neck) on the Injured Reserve on Wednesday and signed center/guard Ryan Groy in a corresponding move. It's another injury in a long list for the Chargers this year, as usual. Quarterback Philip Rivers looked his age in Week 5 in a home loss to a Broncos Defense […]
Patrick Mahomes Says He's Fine
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) said his ankle is feeling good on Wednesday and that he'll be fine moving around. Mahomes tweaked his ankle in the Sunday night loss to the Colts, but he'll practice this week and should be fine to play in an expected shootout in Week 6 against the Texans. […]
Warning Signs: Stefon Diggs, Le'Veon Bell, Baker Mayfield
Another week, another surprising loss. At least this one did not take place on American soil. The Raiders took down the Bears in London, proving no one really knows what is going to happen any given week in the NFL. It also looks like there really is no dominant team in the NFC. This works for […]
Case Keenum Expected To Start In Week 6
The Washington Redskins are expected to start quarterback Case Keenum in Week 6 against the Dolphins, assuming he's healthy, according to sources. Colt McCoy started in Week 5 and was predictably bad against the Patriots. Keenum wasn't terrible to begin the year other than turning the ball over left and right. It's hard to trust […]
Dak Prescott Looks For a More Even Week 6
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will look for a more even performance in Week 6 against the New York Jets. Prescott threw for a career-high 463 yards, but was picked off three times and threw just two touchdowns. The Packers Defense was giving him fits and forcing him to throw before he was ready much […]
Josh Rosen The Starter The Rest Of The Way
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that the team's quarterback situation is "settled" and that Josh Rosen will be the guy the rest of the season. Rosen hasn't been great in his two starts the last two games, but he's been slightly better than Ryan Fitzpatrick. Against the similarly terrible Redskins in Week 6, […]
Daniel Jones In Rough Spot Versus Patriots
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will be in a rough spot when the Giants travel to take on the Patriots on Thursday night. Likely without his top two receiving options, tight end Evan Engram (knee) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion), Jones will be throwing to a depleted receiving corps and possibly handing off to his […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 6
Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]
Carson Wentz Faces a Tough Minnesota Team in Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will face off against a tough Minnesota Vikings Defense in Week 6. Wentz underwhelmed in Week 5 mostly because the running game was working so well that he wasn't needed. Still, his fantasy owners ended up with just one touchdown and 189 yards on just 17 completed passes. Wentz will […]
Baker Mayfield Dealing With Minor Injuries
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (leg, shoulder) had his leg and shoulder wrapped following the Monday night loss to the 49ers, but head coach Freddie Kitchens doesn't expect the injuries to linger. “I am sure he was bumped and bruised,” Kitchens said of Mayfield, who was sacked four times. “He got hit more than I […]
Sam Darnold Cleared, Will Return Sunday
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (mono) has officially been medically cleared to return to the field and will start in Week 6 when the Jets take on the Cowboys. This is amazing news for the Jets, seeing as the team looked downright atrocious without their second-year quarterback under center. Darnold may not be a […]
Tom Brady Has Fantastic Matchup For TNF
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will have a dynamite matchup against a leaky Giants secondary this Thursday. Brady has passed for 10 touchdowns and 1,409 yards this season but, at times, has struggled to move the football at an elite level. But the Patriots Defense has been so fantastic that the Patriots offense simply […]
Gardner Minshew (QB, JAC) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We've now reached the point of the season where the sample size on Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew is big enough to justify him being a roster option in single quarterback fantasy leagues. Minshew had his best game as a passer […]
Act Now! What to Do With a Winning or Losing Record
We're still just five weeks into the season so don’t panic! Ok, maybe you should panic if you’re 0-5 or 1-4, but it’s time to channel that energy into action. There are strategies that are relevant to teams in this situation that you should have already been enacting. The same holds true for the lucky […]
We Must Overreact Immediately! Week 5 Outliers
In Week 5, there were several players that exploded in fantasy lineups, scoring multiple touchdowns. Wide receivers Will Fuller, Michael Thomas, D.J. Chark, Adam Thielen, Chris Godwin and Allen Robinson all had multiple receiving touchdowns and should have been in fantasy lineups in leagues of all sizes. Although these studs had huge performances, Week 5 […]
FAAB Bidding - Week 6 Waiver Wire Targets
Assisting our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much these free agent players will […]
Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds
If you thought the waiver wire was getting barer every passing week, you would be correct. These days, a half-decent running back can't gain more than two yards without getting snatched up by desperate fantasy owners. The wide receiver position is more promising, however. While there aren't many surprises at QB or TE, the first […]
The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 6)
This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]
Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 6
It was a monster week for Quarterbacks, as six QBs topped 30 points and 14 topped 19 points (in six-point passing TD leagues) heading into Sunday Night Football. Some of the high-scorers were the usual suspects, such as Deshaun Watson, Matt Ryan, and Tom Brady, but we also saw huge weeks from the backups, as […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 6 Lightning Round
The scoreboards are lighting up all over the league. While star players did most of the damage this past week, there are always some unexpected names that emerge as well. Before we wrap up with Sunday night action, here is our instant analysis on free agents to add with the waiver wire lightning round for […]
FanDuel, DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 10/9/19 (Showdown)
We only have one game on Wednesday night, and it’s a showdown between Appalachian State and Louisiana-Lafayette. We’re looking at a 66 over/under with ULL being a 1.5 point favorite. Both of these teams like to keep it on the ground, but score a ton of points. Let’s dive into this game and figure out […]
Jimmy Garoppolo Cruises To Victory
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 20 of 29 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns in Week 5’s blowout victory against the Cleveland Browns. The Niners offense again leaned on its elite rushing attack, accumulating 275 yards on the ground but Garoppolo contributed with a 5-yard touchdown dart to running back Matt Breida […]