Top NFL Betting Expert Picks For Week 17 (12/29/19)

We had a great Week 16 which put my regular season total back to .500, which is about where we've hovered all year. The Patriots got the week off to a hot start by squeaking by with a seven-point win, meanwhile the Saints took care of business thanks to arguably the best connection in football. […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 16 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. Congratulations to all of you who were able to fulfill your championship aspirations in Week 16. If you are involved in Week 17 matchups that will determine your league winner, an expansive collection of tools are available in this article to help with […]

Week 17 Stream Team - Championship Streamers

If you did not play your championship in Week 16, then you are certainly playing for it here in Week 17. Hopefully, many of you have a team set in place and do not need streaming options, but if you are here reading this article, it is likely you need some help at some position. […]

Fantasy Playoffs Passing Leaderboards: Next Gen Stats

It's over. The season is over. I can't believe my eyes, but they're telling me pretty clearly that we're past Week 16 and that's a wrap for our fantasy football adventures in the year 2019. I still remember those days thinking about untapped potential, impossible expectations, and lifting trophies just before feasting in back-to-back Christmas […]

Dion Lewis (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you’re playing in Week 17 and you’re looking for a running back to potentially start, Dion Lewis is someone to keep an eye on. The biggest factor here is Derrick Henry and his hamstring. While he is expected to return in Week […]

Mitch Trubisky (QB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If your fantasy football championship is in Week 17 and you’re in a deeper Superflex or 2QB league, then this one is for you. The Bears are taking on the Vikings in Week 17, who have been tough against opposing quarterbacks. The Vikings have […]

Week 16 Surprises? Takeaways and Overreactions

In Week 16, the quarterback position was kind of a mess. Jameis Winston and Deshaun Watson were playing against each other in a potential smash spot as each opposing defense performed consistently poorly against the pass throughout the season. Instead, both Winston and Watson struggled in what amounted to an exciting, but disappointing game. Daniel […]

Gus Edwards (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mark Ingram left last weekend’s game injured and Gus Edwards took on the majority of the Ravens’ backfield workload. In his 12 carries on the game, he was able to rack up 66 yards on the ground and added an extra 7 more through […]

Justice Hill (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Quite the season for the Ravens, isn’t it? Baltimore has already won its division and will be on a bye during the first round of playoff games. Of course, leading-back Mark Ingram will sit out next week’s game (because of Baltimore’s record […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 17 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 17 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 17 is here, and, for those of you that are still playing for something in your fantasy leagues, congratulations and good luck. For those of you that are just here because you have a passion for kickers that do in fact matter, welcome, and we're glad to have you. Week 17 is where things […]

Lamar Jackson, Others Won't Play In Week 17

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Lamar Jackson, safety Early Thomas, right guard Marshal Yanda and defensive tackle Brandon Williams won't play in Week 17 against the Steelers. That won't be all, as running back Mark Ingram (calf) will be held out until the Divisional Round of the playoffs after suffering a […]

Mark Ingram Should Be Good For Playoffs

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf), who suffered a strained left calf in Week 16 on Saturday, has not been ruled out for the playoffs and has a good chance to play in the Divisional Round after the team's first-round playoff bye. He will not play in Week 17 against the Steelers with a […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

If you're still playing fantasy football for any purposeful reason in Week 17, first of all, bless your soul. If there is any week that the waiver wire is not just useful but essential, it's this one. Several high-profile players will be rested, unknown names will emerge for a one-game showcase before crawling back into […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 17

Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your draft. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision that you have made throughout the regular season. Regardless of whether you have been competing against friends, family members, long-time rivals, or a group of owners that you do […]

Week 17 Tight End Waiver Picks and Streamers

The last week of the NFL’s regular season comes down to one day. No Thursday games, no Saturday games, no Monday night game. Everyone is suiting up on Sunday in the NFL this week as the fantasy football season ends for leagues that did not already have their Super Bowl during Week 16. If you […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 17

The fantasy season is over for most, but some of you crazy people have Week 17  championships. If that's the case, then you'll have to navigate teams resting starters, shutting down injured players, and using second-stringers to see what they've got. The biggest name we'll likely be without is Lamar Jackson, since Baltimore has locked […]

Monday Night Fantasy Football Starts/Sits - Week 16

In a divisional game, this one is a great finale for Monday Night Football. Not just for real football, but especially for fantasy. There are a ton of stars in this game. Despite Dalvin Cook looking extremely unlikely to play, the rest of the rosters are stacked and should provide a fantasy bonanza. With that […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round

While many wrapped up their fantasy season with a Week 16 championship, we know there are many of you with Week 17 title games, or championships that span both Week 16 and 17. Don't worry, we're not leaving you out in the cold, but do note the volatility of playing time in Week 17! As […]

Ravens Defense Quiet Against Browns

The Baltimore Ravens Defense had a quiet day Sunday in a win vs the Browns. Baltimore allowed 15 points to Cleveland but only forced one turnover and didn't record a sack on the afternoon. The Ravens have been a good fantasy unit most of the season but will likely be resting starters next week in […]

Justin Tucker Perfect Again Sunday

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made a 31-yard field goal and went 4-for-4 on extra-point attempts as the Ravens locked up home-field advantage with a win over the Browns. The longtime fantasy kicking star has been money again this season kicking for one of the best offenses in the NFL and should remain locked in […]

Marquise Brown Invisible Versus Browns

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown caught one of two targets for six scoreless yards in a win vs Cleveland Sunday. Brown had a chance to make an impact on this game as he was wide open for an easy score, but Jackson couldn't get him the ball and Brown was seldom heard from again. […]

Gus Edwards Rushes For 66 Yards In Relief

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards rushed 12 times for 66 yards in a win over the Browns Sunday. Edwards added one catch for seven yards through the air. Edwards got more usage than expected with Mark Ingram (calf) leaving with an injury in the second half. This win wrapped up the top seed in […]

Justice Hill Scores First Career Touchdown

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill rushed three times for 19 yards and his first career touchdown Sunday in Cleveland. Hill added 32 receiving yards on three receptions. Hill got more involved in the offense after Mark Ingram (calf) went down with an injury. Baltimore wrapped up home-field advantage with this win so expect Gus […]

Mark Andrews Catches Two Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a huge game Sunday, catching six of nine targets for 93 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Browns. It was his second multi-touchdown game of the season and the fourth time he's gained at least 90 yards. The nine targets were more than double anyone […]

Mark Ingram Has Calf Strain

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram rushed for 55 yards and caught two passes for 36 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a calf injury Sunday. Ingram left the game with a non-contact injury, but seems to have avoided the worst. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday to gather more information. As of […]

Mark Ingram May Have Avoided Serious Injury

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) left the game early in the Week 16 win over the Browns, but the initial feeling is that he avoided structural damage. Head coach John Harbaugh said that Ingram, who was in a protective boot after the game, will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. The hope is […]

Lamar Jackson Throws For Three Scores, Adds 100 Rushing Yards

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson got revenge over a Browns team that beat them in Week 4 and sealed up the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Jackson did it with his arm and legs again throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns while adding 103 yards on the ground. It was the fifth time […]

Mark Ingram Questionable To Return With Calf Injury

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) injured his calf in Week 16 against the Browns and is questionable to return. This could be a serious injury, and if it is, it's bad news for an explosive offense entering the postseason. The good news is that Baltimore will have a first-round bye and can rest […]

Marcus Peters, Jimmy Smith Injured Sunday

Baltimore Ravens cornerbacks Marcus Peters (chest) and Jimmy Smith (cramps) were both injured in Week 16 against the Browns. Peters is questionable to return after dealing a hard hit to running back Dontrell Hilliard. Peters has been an excellent midseason acquisition to the Rams, as his arrival coincided with Baltimore's resurgence overall as a defense. […]