Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 9 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

Josh Reynolds (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues (PPR) ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Reynolds, a fifth-year receiver who was on his first year with the Titans, was waived on Tuesday after seeing little usage and playing over 45% of snaps in only one game this season. He was signed by the WR-needy Lions on […]

Lions Claim Josh Reynolds Off Waivers

The Detroit Lions claimed wide receiver Josh Reynolds off waivers from the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to a source. Reynolds was hoping for a big role with the Titans after signing in the offseason, but that all came crashing down when the team added All-Pro wideout Julio Jones. The 26-year-old former Los Angeles Ram […]

Jamaal Williams Doesn't Practice on Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (thigh) was listed as not practicing on Wednesday. Considering the Lions are coming off of their bye, this isn't a great sign for Williams' availability for Sunday's game against the Steelers. In his absence, D'Andre Swift as seen elite usage in the Lions' backfield and would continue to do […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Week 9 was one of the wildest weeks we've had for fantasy football in quite some time. Matt Ryan came off a very disappointing performance in Week 8, only to crush the stingy Saints defense to finish as QB-3, while Carson Wentz and Josh Johnson finished as top-five options in a Thursday night game that […]

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

We're past Week 9 already and entering the home stretch of the season, which means you will be fighting harder than ever to procure that sweet playoff spot. And knowing the importance of having a solid quarterback in your lineups (or two, if you are part of a 2QB/Super-FLEX league!), it's only right we highlight […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

This was one of those "fun" weeks where all the heavy favorites inexplicably lose and things go the opposite of how everyone expected. Josh Allen was supposed to be the QB1 but he was dominated by the Jaguars and... Josh Allen. The Cowboys were a heavy favorite at home versus Denver but got blown out […]

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10: Devonta Freeman, Jeff Wilson, Nyheim Hines, Rhamondre Stevenson

After nine weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of you have been negatively impacted by injuries to your backs, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a […]

Week 10 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 9... what an absolute cluster. The Buffalo Bills lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 9–6. The Broncos went and punched the Cowboys in the mouth and the Cowboys didn't even bother to put up a fight. It was quite the week so it only made sense that after a week of championing Greg Joseph and […]

Lions Open Tim Boyle's Practice Window

The Detroit Lions have opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Tim Boyle (thumb) to return from Injured Reserve, according to a source. Boyle has been on the shelf since undergoing thumb surgery on Aug. 30, but he could return to Detroit's active roster as early as Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. David Blough […]

Lions Not In The Market For Odell Beckham Jr.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will not be in the market for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. as he goes through the waiver process. Beckham, who forced his way out of Cleveland, will be eligible to be claimed off waivers on Tuesday. There's word that the Seattle Seahawks […]

Darren Fells Granted His Release

Detroit Lions veteran tight end Darren Fells asked for and was granted his release on Monday, according to a source. Fells will go on waivers and could provide an interesting option for tight end-needy teams. The 35-year-old was targeted just five times in seven games for the 0-8 Lions, catching four passes for 43 yards. […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 9

Welcome to Week 9 of the WR/CB Matchup chart. Last week DFS players needed to have A.J. Brown and Michael Pittman Jr. in their lineups to have any shot to win a big tournament. Both were highlighted in the Week 8 chart. I think you want pieces of the Titans/Colts game today. Would also sprinkle […]

Bold Predictions for Week 9

Bold predictions are always meant to be taken with a grain of salt, but ideally, they are not a bunch of takes thrown like you-know-what at a wall with the hope of sticking. These predictions come with backing to make them somewhat substantiated with the obvious caveat that it's playing into a range of outcomes […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

Lions Waive Tyrell Williams

The Detroit Lions waived wide receiver Tyrell Williams (concussion) on Friday with an injury settlement. Williams suffered a concussion in the team's Week 1 game and has yet to play since. The 29-year-old was expected to replace Kenny Golladay and serve as quarterback Jared Goff's top receiver in 2021, but that obviously never came to […]

Quarterbacks - Rest of Season Rankings for Fantasy Football

In a typical year, quarterback rankings aren't too important once we approach the midpoint of the season. As you know, this year has been anything but typical and that especially applies to the football world. Just this past week, several quarterbacks have suffered serious injuries and some big-name players will need to be replaced. Fantasy […]

Finding Tight End Breakouts - Champs, Chumps, and Contenders

What a lame NFL Trade Deadline. Fantasy managers everywhere were likely hoping for an Evan Engram trade or maybe an Eric Ebron trade. Both would have had monster fantasy implications. Sadly, the NFL Trade Deadline is just about one of the biggest sporting events that always disappoints. With absolutely no movement anywhere, fantasy status quos […]

Week 9 NFL - Fantasy Score DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Week 9 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 8

Eight weeks in the books now, and it was another wild week of football. More surprise performances, big-time duds, and one massive injury that will change your fantasy league's landscape for the rest of the year. I appreciate everybody that's been following along with this post series, and I hope you're getting used to using […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 9

Week 8 is officially in the books. This week, the Ravens and Raiders are back in action, with the Lions, Seahawks, Buccaneers, and Washington Football Team on Bye. In this weekly column, we'll be looking at players whose arrow may be pointing up, and players whose arrow may be pointing down based on the previous […]

The Running Game Is Alive! NextGen Stats Analysis

We're officially past mid-season and if that doesn't make you sad enough, how about the fact that even the trade deadline has passed us now? Eh? Was that what ultimately broke your hopes of football staying on forever? Too bad. The good news, as always, is that a new week full of games is ahead. […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

The NFL Trade Deadline is almost here, so many players who wouldn't otherwise have fantasy relevance may jump up in value. I won't list every possible player below but RBs like Marlon Mack, Ronald Jones, Ty'Son Williams, Salvon Ahmed, and Trey Sermon should be monitored closely up until the deadline. The coming week also returns […]

Top Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9: Pat Freiermuth, C.J. Uzomah, Evan Engram, Mo Alie-Cox

The tight end herd on fantasy football waiver wires is thinning out as the season wears on. Millions of fantasy football managers have gaping holes they need plugged at the tight end position this week. Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan tore his ACL and is out for the season, which is terrible timing for those who […]

Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 9: Derek Carr, Carson Wentz, Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White

Week 8 was a breath of fresh air after the onslaught of teams on bye in Week 7. Only two teams were missing from action in Week 8, although they did feature two strong fantasy producers in Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert. Unfortunately, a bigger slate of games didn’t necessarily mean offensive fireworks in Week […]

Taylor Decker Activated From Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions activated left tackle Taylor Decker (finger) and defensive end Kevin Strong (head) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday and waived offensive guard Tommy Kraemer in a corresponding move. Decker, the starting left tackle, is still at least a week or two away from being ready to play, but the Lions had to activate […]

Jared Goff Gets Vote Of Confidence From Head Coach

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has yet to earn his first victory with his new franchise through eight weeks, but per head coach Dan Campbell, his starting gig is secure. Goff was swapped to the Lions in an offseason blockbuster deal that saw Matthew Stafford take his place with the Rams, but the results for […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

In Week 8 we witnessed a few unfamiliar names register QB1 performances. Mike White finished as QB-2 in his first career start, Justin Fields seemed to have turned a corner to finish as QB-5 and Geno Smith took advantage of a great matchup against a bad Jaguars defense to finish as QB-8. Josh Allen, Jimmy […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Totals 46 Yards Against Eagles

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught three passes for 46 yards in the team's 44-6 loss to the Eagles in Week 8. The rookie has shown an ability to make a few plays each game but is not being featured in an abysmal Lions offense. St. Brown is not fantasy viable in most […]