Jameis Winston’s recovering safety valve may be fantasy TE savior
The tight end position continues to make big news in the fantasy football world. Richard Rodgers of the Packers caught eight passes for 146 yards Thursday night to kick off Week 13, including a...
View ArticleA simple guide to navigating the fantasy football playoffs
If you are reading this, then congratulations. It probably means you have reached your fantasy playoffs. The average fantasy owner puts a lot of pressure on him/herself, going over lineup decisions...
View ArticleHow to use Rawls, Dalton fill-ins to hose your fantasy opponent
It seemed like we received a temporary reprieve last week from the major injuries that have haunted fantasy players all year long. Well, the vacation from the cruelty quickly ended in Week 14, which...
View ArticleYou’ll have to dig deep to find the right fantasy running back fill-ins
When you drafted your fantasy team in the summer, if you came away with Marshawn Lynch and Mark Ingram as your starting running backs, you likely were feeling pretty good about your outlook at the...
View ArticleAnswering burning questions for fantasy football championship
If you are reading this, then both a slap on the back and an order to calm yourself down are what we should give you. Because those most interested in columns regarding seasonal fantasy football are...
View ArticleHow to survive the fantasy football finals with injured stars
The 2015 fantasy football season has been full of significant challenges, as many top players have either gone down to injuries or have disappointed. So we should have not expected anything different...
View ArticleFantasy football primer — for next season
I’ve been getting asked Fantasy Football questions all year long. If you still are playing in a seasonal league this week, I do have one for you, though. Simply: “Why?” Most sensible commissioners set...
View ArticleFantasy football: Five must-play picks for NFL wild-card weekend
Here are key picks you should consider for this weekend’s NFL wild-card games at DraftKings and FanDuel. Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers at Redskins (DK $4,500/FD $ 6,000) The Redskins ranked 26th in rush...
View ArticleFantasy football: Four must-play picks for NFL divisional weekend
Here are key picks you should consider for this weekend’s NFL divisional games at DraftKings and FanDuel. Russell Wilson QB, Seahawks at Panthers (DK $6,800/FD $8,400) He is the axis of the Seattle...
View ArticleFantasy football: Four best plays for conference championships
Here are key picks you should consider for this week’s games on DraftKings and FanDuel: Michael Floyd WR, Cardinals at Panthers (DK $5,300/FD $7,500) Carolina has been depleted by injury issues in the...
View ArticleReturning Dez Bryant’s fantasy value: Must-start or QB crippled?
The anticipated return of one of the best players in fantasy football seems very close now. After being able to return to team workouts this week, reports indicate Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has a...
View ArticleLe’Veon Bell a cautionary tale for fantasy owners everywhere
It has been a painful season for many of those who spent their first-round pick on a running back. This week, it only got worse as Le’Veon Bell, widely regarded as the best running back in fantasy...
View ArticleOne veteran running back is returning to fantasy relevance
Certainly you know by now, it has been a frustrating and disappointing season for running backs who were selected early in drafts. Le’Veon Bell and Jamaal Charles are done for the season. Adrian...
View ArticleThe best fantasy options for replacing Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger, it seems like we hardly knew you. Well, we at least hardly got to know you again. After he missed four games earlier this season, the Steelers QB now likely will miss two weeks with...
View ArticleAssessing Calvin Johnson, Alshon Jeffery and hurting fantasy stars
As if we did not have enough trouble with injured stars so far this year, there are more murky situations heading into Week 10 that involve more prominent performers. Alshon Jeffery was one of the top...
View ArticleThe hang-up with Julian Edelman’s logical fantasy fill-in
Another week, another major injury. This space has unfortunately become your destination for finding how to react to the seemingly regular losses of top fantasy starters. This time, it’s about finding...
View ArticleKeep counting on big-time fantasy numbers from Bears’ rookie RB
Rookie Jeremy Langford has been a fantasy football godsend since taking over as the Bears’ feature running back after Matt Forte suffered a knee injury, scoring three times in two starts. Langford...
View ArticleEvaluating fantasy fill-ins for Justin Forsett, Marshawn Lynch
Usually it is fun to write about fantasy football. But this year, and especially lately, seeing my column logo may seem to be as welcome as visiting your dentist or getting a call from a bill...
View ArticlePatriots’ injuries hurting Brady fantasy value
Tom Brady is still the No. 1 fantasy quarterback from a statistical perspective, heading into Week 12. But that is taking into account the numbers he has generated for the season already, most of that...
View ArticleHow to replace Jimmy Graham, Gronk in fantasy: Gronk’s sub?
After covering injuries to running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks in this space recently, we are finally here to talk about tight ends. In this incredibly frustrating and challenging fantasy...
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