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NFL Preview: Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Week 17

NFL Christmas Football Week 17 Christmas afternoon brings a stark contrast in motivations when the Detroit Lions visit U.S. Bank Stadium to face the Minnesota Vikings in a game that means everything to one team and provides sweet revenge opportunity for the other. Detroit arrives desperate, clinging to mathematical playoff possibilities after back-to-back devastating losses, […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

NFL Preview: Cowboys at Commanders Week 17

NFL Christmas Week 17 The NFL’s Christmas Day slate begins with a matchup that neither fanbase expected to see this deep into December without playoff implications. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Northwest Stadium to face the Washington Commanders on Thursday afternoon, and while both teams have been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, there’s still plenty […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Waiver Wire Pickups Week 17

Waiver Wire Week 17 Championship Week is here, and everything you have done all season comes down to this moment. Every waiver move, every lineup decision, every late‑week pivot has led you to the final matchup. There is no tomorrow, no planning ahead, no saving players for later. Your entire focus is on maximizing points […]

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3 months ago | 2 reads

DFS Picks Week 16: GPP Lineup Builder Tips

DFS Picks Week 16 Hey all, and welcome to Week 16! Wow, what a fail last week’s QBs were. While many like Stafford, Allen, and Dart held their own, the model was nowhere near Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, or Brock Purdy. This week, the QB situation looks quite complicated. I will highlight the top 4 […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

NFL Best Bets: Week 16

NFL Best Bets: Week 16 Christmas is almost here, which means lots of traveling for many of us. I’ll be heading out to see my in-laws in West Virginia, home of the great Loretta Lynn. My wife’s father didn’t work in the coal mines, but she is a proud steel worker’s daughter, which means her […]

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3 months ago | 1 read

DraftKings Thursday Night Showdown: Rams vs. Seahawks

DraftKings Thursday Night Showdown Happy Week 16 of the NFL season. This Thursday night showdown features the 11-3 Rams traveling to Seattle to face the 11-3 Seahawks. The Rams have clinched a playoff spot. The Seahawks secure a playoff spot with a win against the Rams or a Detroit Lions loss.  The Seahawks are currently […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

Colston Loveland To See Larger Role Kmet Dealing Multiple Injuries

Bears News Kmet Dealing With Injuries as Loveland Emerges for Bears Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet appeared on Tuesday’s injury report with ankle and knee issues. The veteran was listed as a limited participant during the team’s walkthrough practice. Kmet’s availability for Saturday’s game against the Green Bay Packers remains uncertain. The Bears and […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

TreVeyon Henderson Finally Getting More Carries, Will It Continue?

Patriots News Henderson Shines Despite Patriots’ Loss to Buffalo New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson delivered an explosive performance Sunday in a 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The running back rushed 14 times for 148 yards and scored two touchdowns at Gillette Stadium. Henderson found the end zone on runs of 52 and […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Omarion Hampton Ready For Larger Workload

Chargers News Hampton Returns to Form as Chargers Eye Playoff Push Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton returned to action in Week 14 following an eight-week absence due to a fractured ankle. The injury sidelined him from Week 6 through Week 13 after he suffered the setback in a Week 5 loss to Washington. […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

Woody Marks Healthy, Fantasy Playoff League Winner?

Texans News Houston Texans running back Woody Marks left Sunday’s 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury but should return for Week 16. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Marks could have re-entered the game had the situation required it. The injury occurred early in the contest at NRG Stadium. Marks […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Waiver Wire Pickups Week 16

Waiver Wire Week 16 Week 16 is here, and this is the semifinal round in most leagues. Every move you make now has to be focused on winning this week. There is no room for long‑term stashes or hopeful upside plays. You are adding players who can help you score points immediately. Roles are clearer, […]

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3 months ago | 4 reads

DFS Picks Week 14: GPP Lineup Builder Tips

DFS Picks Week 15 Hey all, and welcome to Week 15! The QB model performed well in Week 14, identifying QB1 Josh Allen. Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford also had good days, helping some folks get some money. We’re going to do things a little differently today, as the model likes a lot of QBs […]

3 months ago | 7 reads

NFL Best Bets: Week 15

NFL Best Bets The big news this week is that Philip Rivers is making a comeback with the Colts after almost five years away from the game. I know a lot of us are hoping he gets the start against the Seahawks this week because that would be wildly entertaining. But the angle not getting […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

DraftKings Thursday Night Showdown: Falcons at Bucs

There is nothing quite like a divisional matchup that matters (at least to one of the teams) late in the season. The only problem is that the Thursday night divisional battles have been anything but predictable. The underdog has come out with the win more often than not in these Thursday night divisional matchups (see […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 15

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyProsECR ™ – Expert Consensus Rankings Fantasy Football Rankings for NFL week 15. This is usually the first week of the fantasy playoffs in many leagues

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3 months ago | 4 reads

Pat Bryant Overtakes Troy Franklin in Broncos’ Receiving Rotation?

Broncos News Denver wide receiver Troy Franklin saw his playing time cut dramatically in the Broncos’ last two games as third-round selection Pat Bryant emerged as a legitimate threat for the No. 2 receiver role opposite Courtland Sutton. Franklin played just 52 percent of offensive snaps in Week 13 against Washington, marking his lowest snap […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Philip Rivers Return Creates Fantasy Chaos for Colts Pass-Catchers

Fantasy Football Playoff Advice Indianapolis signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice squad on Tuesday after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in Week 14. The Colts lost Jones on the second drive of Sunday’s loss to Jacksonville. Riley Leonard replaced him and completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards with an interception and a […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Waiver Wire Pickups Week 15

Waiver Wire Week 15 Week 15 is finally here, and the fantasy playoffs have officially begun. Everything you’ve done all season leads to this moment. Every roster move, every matchup call, every waiver pickup now carries real weight. This is where sharp preparation and confident decision‑making separate contenders from everyone else. Whether you need a […]

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3 months ago | 4 reads

DFS Picks Week 14: GPP Lineup Builder Tips

DFS Picks Week 14 Hey all, and welcome to Week 14! The QB model performed well-ish in Week 13. QB2, Jacoby Brissett, was the highest-scoring QB. As predicted, it was a bit of a down week in terms of scoring as Brissett only put up 23.64 DraftKings points, but that was good enough for the […]

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3 months ago | 4 reads

CeeDee Lamb Has a Concussion, Unsure for Fantasy Playoffs?

Cowboys News Cee Dee Lamb Enters Concussion Protocol After Injury Thursday Night Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after exiting Thursday’s 44-30 loss to the Detroit Lions with a head injury. Lamb sustained the concussion in the third quarter when his head struck the turf while attempting to secure a […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Justin Herbert Pushing to Play Monday Despite Hand Surgery

Chargers News Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left hand and is working toward playing Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. The procedure took place on Monday after Herbert sustained the injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert had a […]

3 months ago | 8 reads

Michael Wilson Could Return to WR1 Role

Cardinals News Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson could return to a prominent role if Marvin Harrison Jr. remains sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Harrison has not practiced this week due to a heel injury sustained during last Sunday’s loss to Tampa Bay. Wilson thrived as the Cardinals’ primary receiver during […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

NFL Best Bets: Week 14

NFL Best Bets It’s December, which means it’s officially Whamageddon season. If you’re not familiar, the rules are simple. From December 1 until Christmas, you try to go as long as possible without hearing the original version of Last Christmas by Wham. Covers don’t count. Accidental exposure in a Walgreens absolutely does. One verse or […]

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3 months ago | 4 reads