The football gods have not been kind to us this preseason. The latest victim (at the time of this writing) was Bear’s wide receiver, Cameron Meredith. Fox Sports has reported that Meredith suffered a torn ACL in the Bears third preseason game. Entering this season, Meredith was an industry favorite after his breakout campaign last […]
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Ever since the NFL combine, many have been down on Dalvin Cook’s NFL potential due to his lack of athleticism and landing spot. What is astonishing, is how fast everyone can forget the dynamic player we watched every Saturday in the FSU offense. Once drafted by the Vikings in the second round, his fantasy value dropped
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Preseason football reared its ugly head yet again yesterday, wounding dynasty teams around the world. As you probably already know, Julian Edelman suffered a non-contact ACL tear, and [profiler]Spencer Ware[/profiler] sustained a still-unclear knee injury. As much as I feel for the players, and obviously never like to see a man go down, it
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If you watched any NFL preseason action last night or were active on Twitter, then you’ll already know that New England Patriots’ star wide receiver Julian Edelman appeared to have sustained a non-contact injury to his knee. He limped off the field under his own power, but was subsequently carted back to the locker room.
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This article is part of a series of four articles that will focus on the relationship between fantasy success and NFL success. This study has been an interest of mine for some time now. I have often wondered if there was any connection between fantasy success and NFL success at each position. I also wondered
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This article and the next three subsequent articles will focus on the relationship between fantasy success and NFL success. This study has been an interest of mine for some time now. I have often wondered if there was any connection between fantasy success and NFL success at each position. I also wondered if maybe I
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As Jacob Rickrode has shown, year after year the same Wide Receivers finish in the top 24 in PPR scoring. Largely, they do at least. I promise to stop stealing Jacob’s hard work shortly. But he’s also shown that on average there are 3 receivers that fall out of the top 24 every season. In
Davante Adams will not be a Top 24 WR in 2017 Read More »
As Jacob Rickrode has shown, year after year the same Wide Receivers finish in the top 24 in PPR scoring. Largely, they do at least. I promise to stop stealing Jacob’s hard work shortly. But he’s also shown that on average there are 3 receivers that fall out of the top 24 every season. In
Golden Tate Will not be a Top 24 Wide Receiver in 2017 Read More »
Within one hour, the fantasy football landscape changed dramatically when the Buffalo Bills traded away Sammy Watkins and acquired Jordan Matthews. The Rams, who mortgaged significant draft capital in a trade for Jared Goff last year, found a way to add talent around their quarterback of the future without giving up too much in return. Let’s
Sammy Watkins is headed to the City of Angels! What does this mean for the Rams? Read More »
Just as preseason football is beginning to blossom, Buffalo went and flipped everything we thought we knew upside down with two stunning trades. The first of those sent Buffalo’s best receiver, Sammy Watkins, to the Los Angeles Rams. In the next move, Buffalo acquired 4th-year receiver Jordan Matthews from Philadelphia. These blockbuster moves were Earth
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Wow is the best way to describe this trade. After assuring the media on 8/8/17 that Jordan Matthews would not have a reduced role in the offense coach Doug Pederson and the Eagles traded away Matthews and a 3rd round pick for cornerback Ronald Darby. I suppose technically Pederson didn’t
Jordan Matthews Flies the Coop to Buffalo. What does this mean for the Eagles? Read More »
As Jacob Rickrode has shown, year after year the same Wide Receivers finish in the top 24 in PPR scoring. Largely, they do at least. I promise to stop stealing Jacob’s hard work shortly. But he’s also shown that on average there are 3 receivers that fall out of the top 24 every season. In
Tyrell Williams will not be a Top 24 Wide Receiver in 2017 Read More »
As Jacob Rickrode (@ClutchFantasy) has shown, year after year the same Wide Receivers finish in the top 24 in PPR scoring. Largely, they do at least. I promise to stop stealing Jacob’s hard work shortly. But he’s also shown that on average there are 3 receivers that fall out of the top 24 every season. In
Rishard Matthews will not be a Top 24 Wide Receiver in 2017 Read More »
Los Angeles Rams running back [profiler]Malcolm Brown[/profiler] is likely available on the waiver wire in most leagues. To consider him a “sleeper” might be a stretch…but in the world of fantasy football, Brown he needs to be on rosters as a priority handcuff. WHO IS THIS MALCOLM BROWN GUY? Not only is Brown a gifted
Don’t Sleep on the Sleeper: Malcolm Brown, RB, LA Rams Read More »
First in yards from scrimmage for the PAC-12 (3rd in all of the NCAA), 2nd in scoring, 2nd in rushing, 2nd in total touches. 616 carries over two seasons without missing a game – or even a practice. Bishop Sankey annihilated his opponents in his final season to the tune of 327-1870-20 rushing, with an additional
Not only is talent evaluation and scheme knowledge extremely important in having a successful dynasty team for years, but contracts are just as important a cog in the successful dynasty wheelhouse. Owners who can stay ahead of the game and understand when a productive fantasy player can be legitimately cut can benefit greatly in trading
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In this installment of my “What to Expect” series, I take a look at a young, up-and-coming receiver; Stefon Diggs. Last year, Diggs burst onto the fantasy scene in his second season, after providing a glimpse of what’s to come in 2015 (52/720/4). His final stat line in 13 games was 84 receptions on 112
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If any coaching debut has been more anticipated in the last decade than Kyle Shanahan’s I don’t remember it. Oh wait, I’m an Eagles fan. Yeah, Chip Kelly, that was pretty big too I guess. Anyone remember how that one turned out? Back to Kyle Shanahan though. Thankfully for fantasy football owners, we have a
Kyle Shanahan & Pierre Garcon Ride Again! Read More »
I don’t know a single person named Chad, so when I hear the name I think of a Hampton’s trust fund baby with wingtips and a sweater on. Then Chad Johnson (of Ocho Cinco fame) comes to mind and I realize the only two Chad’s that I know of are NFL wide receivers. Maybe it’s
Chad Williams: Another Branch on the B.A. WR Tree? Read More »
It’s about time someone says enough is enough of the [profiler]Lamar Miller[/profiler] hate. His name leaves a sour taste in owners’ mouths, which is understandable to some degree. However, the dynasty community and even the fantasy community as a whole tends to overcorrect when it comes to player values. Now, of course, there are
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