BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: You're really hoping for garbage time in this one. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) lost his starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) to injured reserve last week. He was replaced by Gardner Minshew II, who proceeded to turn the ball over four times. 📸: @raiders pic.twitter.com/FPJmjYGcWg — Jakobi […]
Full Story »Dontayvion Wicks - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/WR5 ANALYSIS: A few of the biggest fears from the preseason about Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks have come to fruition -- he doesn't get enough playing time and he doesn't see enough targets. Curiously, though, he's also struggled with stone hands. It hasn't been pretty for him […]
Full Story »Jaylen Warren - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren appears to finally be back at full health, and he recorded his highest touch total (15) in Week 7 as a result. He'll now face a New York Giants defense that appears to be a good matchup […]
Full Story »Calvin Ridley - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (foot) was signed to a massive contract extension in the offseason. He has just 183 receiving yards and one touchdown as well as three carries for 29 yards and one touchdown. He's been one of the biggest busts of this season. He's […]
Full Story »Darnell Mooney - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Last week against the Baltimore Ravens, Darnell Mooney was targeted eight times, catching five passes for 46 yards. Mooney is positioned to make an impact as the WR2 in the Atlanta Falcons offense behind Drake London. With 53 targets this season, the wideout has […]
Full Story »Puka Nacua - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start if playing (but it's risky) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/??? ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) may play tonight, and if he does, fantasy managers will have a hard time deciding whether to start him. It's unknown if the Rams are attempting to play mind games by supposedly being "optimistic" about […]
Full Story »Will Cooper Kupp Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Thursday Night Football'
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp hasn't played since Week 2, and fantasy managers are praying he returns to the lineup quickly. He's one of the best receivers in PPR fantasy football in history, and when he starts, he's one of the best players at putting up week-winning performances. In his one full game […]
Full Story »Jauan Jennings - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues (if playing) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: A key player whose health should be monitored heading into Week 8 is Jauan Jennings. He did not practice on Wednesday and missed the San Francisco 49ers' Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers are eager to get him […]
Full Story »Will Puka Nacua Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Thursday Night Football'
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was one of 2023's biggest league-winners. He went undrafted in the majority of leagues as he was a fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft, and a rookie at that. He proceeded to destroy everyone's expectations on his way to a WR4 finish in full-PPR scoring. Unfortunately, he […]
Full Story »Romeo Doubs - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: One player to strongly consider starting this week is Romeo Doubs, wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. Doubs has been a standout in a crowded Packers receiving room that includes wideouts Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and tight end Tucker Kraft. The […]
Full Story »Jameis Winston - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 2QB or Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: With Deshaun Watson out for the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles in Week 7, Jameis Winston now gets to lead the Cleveland Browns' offense. Fantasy managers have been hoping for a change at quarterback in the Cleveland organization. An injury […]
Full Story »Will T.J. Hockenson Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Thursday Night Football'
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is drawing closer to his return. So close, in fact, that you may not have to read another article about whether or not he's coming back from his injury again after this week! Please don't let that be a jinx, please stay healthy Hock, we love you. He […]
Full Story »QB Strength of Schedule Analysis - Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchups (2024)
Welcome to the third installment of my 2024 mid-season fantasy strength of schedule article series. I have covered the running back and wide receiver positions over the last few weeks, and this week we turn our focus to the quarterbacks, starting with a focus on the immediate future (Weeks 8-11). Whether you play the streaming […]
Full Story »Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 8 (2024)
Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis for Week 8 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]
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