#TrendingNow - Week 2 Dynasty Risers and Fallers

It’s full steam ahead for Week 2 and welcome to the first #TrendingNow of the 2018 regular season. If you are new to this article, thanks for jumping in and taking some time to read it. This is the one article I keep each season that is strictly dynasty based. If you don’t play in […]

Aaron Rodgers Says He Has Sprained Knee

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) said he has a sprained knee and that it has been "pretty sore the last three days." He didn't practice on Wednesday and isn't committing to playing in Week 2 against the Vikings, but he did say he wouldn't need any practice time in order to play. "I […]

Davante Adams Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) was held out of practice with a shoulder injury on Wednesday. He fell on it awkwardly in the Week 1 win over the Bears but said he feels good about his chances of playing in Week 2 against the Vikings. Adams should be able to suit up. […]

Aaron Rodgers To Work With Rehabbing Players

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will work with other rehabbing players on Wednesday at practice. McCarthy emphasized that Rodgers hasn't had a setback and he remains day-to-day. McCarthy still won't say one way or another if Rodgers will suit up this week, but we'd be pretty […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

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. […]

Trevor Davis Put On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Trevor Davis (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and claimed cornerback Deante Burton off waivers from the Falcons in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Will Redmond to the practice squad and released safety Marwin Evans. Davis didn't play any offensive snaps in Week 1 on […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Some of you who felt immediate satisfaction about your running back situation upon the completion of your drafts, may be experiencing different emotions after their Week 1 performances. While others among you who might have been concerned about your selections at this critical position might be more satisfied with your roster options after this week’s game […]

Week 2 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 1 was not a memorable opening week for NFL tight ends. While New England’s Rob Gronkowski got off to a great start (123 yards and a TD), other top tight ends were not as fortunate. Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker and David Njoku suffered injuries, Zach Ertz dropped passes like he was Amari Cooper, while Evan […]

Week 2 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

With most of week one in the books we've got to scan our waiver wires for the hottest week one adds to get an edge in week two. Much of the focus is on skill positions like running back and wide receiver, but there are some interesting quarterbacks out on waivers that emerged in week […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers […]

Mason Crosby Perfect Despite Limited Opportunities

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby only got one field goal opportunity, but he nailed it from 42 yards out. Crosby also tacked on three extra-points. The veteran kicker is looking forward to being in scoring opportunities more often this year with Aaron Rodgers back as the starting quarterback. Crosby may not have too many […]

Davante Adams Picks Up Where He Left Off

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams hasn't missed a step in his development. He had a solid game against the Chicago Bears. Adams had five receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. One of Adams' receptions was a 51 yard play. While Randall Cobb got more share of the football than Adams, he still […]

Jimmy Graham Held In Check In Packers Debut

Green Bay Packers new addition at tight end Jimmy Graham was held in check against the Chicago Bears. Graham only had eight yards on two receptions. Part of the reason for his lack in production was because of the Bears pass rush. Graham was used a lot in blocking during the game as the Bears […]

Aaron Rodgers Not A Lock For Week 2

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said "no decision has been made" about whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will play in Week 2 against the Vikings. Rodgers injured his knee in the first half in Week 1 against the Bears and had to be carted off, but he returned in the second half and […]

Geronimo Allison (WR, GB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: For a moment, it looked as if the fantasy value of every Packers skill player just went out the window. Then Aaron Rodgers came back and so did the Pack. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison made his presence known in a big way […]

Geronimo Allison Catches Important Touchdown In Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison played an important role in launching a rally to beat the Chicago Bears. Allison caught a 39 yard touchdown pass from an injured Aaron Rodgers. He caught a perfectly placed ball in the corner of the end zone in tight coverage. Allison had five receptions for 69 yards […]

Ty Montgomery (RB, GB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery was also a recommended option prior to Green Bay’s Week 1 matchup with Chicago, and there is nothing that occurred during the Packers initial contest that should discourage you from pursuing him. While he will not […]

Alex Smith (QB, WSH) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was mentioned in this article heading into week one as a streamer, and he delivered 19.6 fantasy points in a standard league against Arizona. In Week Two, Smith gets an even easier matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts. […]

Randall Cobb Catches 75-Yard Touchdown in Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb exploded in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, catching nine passes for 142 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. Cobb caught the game winning touchdown when he caught a simple drop off pass and carried it more than 60 yards to the end zone. Cobb and the […]

Ty Montgomery Gets Small Workload in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery saw plenty of action on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. However, that only amounted to two carries for seven yards and two receptions for 21 yards. He saw over a third of the snaps with running back Jamaal Williams getting the nod the rest of the time. […]

Jamaal Williams Inefficient in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams had a slightly deflating performance in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. He ran for 47 yards on 15 carries. He had no receptions on two targets. Williams has never been the most efficient runner, but there was still optimism that volume and goal line carries might result […]

Aaron Rodgers Leads Big Comeback Following Injury

It was looking like Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) may have been done for the year following an awkward sack in the second quarter of a Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. However, Rodgers came back onto the field in the second half and shrugged off a slow start to lead Green Bay […]

Aaron Rodgers Returns to Game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) returned in the third quarter after being carted off the field during Sunday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bears. The injury occurred when he was sacked in the second quarter and fell awkwardly on his left leg. It had been reported that Rodgers had a knee injury and […]

Aaron Rodgers Leaves Game With Leg Injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was helped off the field after taking a sack in Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bears. Rodgers fell awkwardly and had trouble putting weight on his left leg. He was brought to the locker room on a cart. No details have been provided about the injury and there […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Football is finally, finally back. Since the NFL is the professional sports league with the longest off-season, the wait for the new season to come around feels like a lifetime. Sure, there are other sports to fill the void, but some of us just can't get into baseball, which is a completely valid thing to […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - Week 1 Lineup Questions

It's officially in the air. For the beginners, you've logged your first draft, you've probably looked at your lineup a few dozen times, and you're just waiting to see what happens next. For the veterans, it's just the beginning. There are enough good or great drafts in everyone's books, but the truth is well known; […]