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We ended up with a couple of stacks in this one – a Bucs QB-WR stack and a contrarian stack with a couple of Browns. The Bucs and Browns are playing each other, so that’s the game we’re really targeting this week. Elsewhere, we did spend up on a big-name RB because his matchup is far too favorable to pass up this week. Plus, his track record is practically flawless (though saying that is an excellent way to jinx this lineup)....
Before we break down our picks and strategy, here are the most notable scoring rules for FanDuel contests: four-point passing TDs and half-point PPR. WEEK 9 DFS: Best stacks | Best values FanDuel Picks Week 9: NFL DFS lineup for GPP tournaments Sunday main slate, $60,000 budget QB Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Cardinals ($7,500). Smith has been one of the surprise stars across all fantasy platforms this season. He’s averaging 18....
Each year, Big Brother premieres in mid-summer. The show leads viewers to believe the cast has been chosen just weeks before, as each member is shown receiving a key to the house in their daily life, and then being whisked away to film. Past that, the show’s casting director, Robyn Kass, has advertised the show’s casting process past February. A video of the conversation, which revealed at least two contestants were accepted to the show in February, was posted on Twitter by user @maximusmom22 on Monday....
In a series of images posted on EXO’s official Instagram page with the caption “We are one EXO”, the group are pictured together with 26-year-old D.O., real name Doh Kyung-soo, standing in the center and revealing his freshly shaved head as he prepares to embark on two years of active duty service. While fans took to social media to express their sadness at D.O.’s departure, they were also delighted to see 27-year-old Lay Zhang, real name Zhang Yixing, pictured with the group in South Korea for the first time in three years....
Yee had dropped hints on Twitter prior to the on-air announcement that she will be departing the show, which she co-launched in 2010, to start her own syndicated program. The Breakfast Club will continue on without her, and her co-hosts Charlamagne and DJ Envy congratulated Yee for what she called a “tremendous opportunity.” Fans praised Yee’s contributions, and many also expressed their relief that iHeartMedia’s The Breakfast Club will carry on....
T Rex will take the stage again on Wednesday night after fans were convinced the secret celebrity is the flamboyant Jojo Siwa. The rising star started her career on Dance Moms, but is now a 16-year-old musician with tons of colorful merchandise, a lengthy national tour and a successful YouTube channel. Seeing someone like Siwa on the show would make sense. She’s already a talented musician with international recognition. That isn’t the only qualification for the show, though....
Players have risen and fallen based on injuries and poor performance, among other things, and I’ve been there to tell you about them. For the final chapter, I’m going to compare players from Howard Bender’s Mock Draft Army and NFBC’s mock draft average draft positions. With the inability to trade in NFBC leagues, players are seemingly more often at a premium, especially at certain positions and even more so for players that do one thing particularly well....
The top five outfielders in our rankings will likely come off the board in the first round. From there, it’s anyone’s guess as to how things will play out. Personal preference will play a big role in the order in which players are drafted. We rank some younger players like Trent Grisham higher than most sites, and we also seem to have more love for big-time sluggers like Jorge Soler and Joey Gallo....
I prefer points leagues because, in my experience, owners are less likely to check out. That’s not to say owners never check out in points leagues, but if someone has a big lead in Roto points at the All-Star break, it can be discouraging. In a points league, it’s a head-to-head format, and similar to fantasy football, you’re trying to run up the score on your opponent. Even more important, things can swing in a hurry....
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The Chicago White Sox answered that question by paying Cuban prospect Jose Abreu with a six-year, $68 million contract this offseason. Abreu has garnered pre-draft attention in fantasy baseball leagues as a result, and now comes the tricky part. The first baseman's draft slot is going to be higher than most prospects because he's from Cuba and there's an element of the unknown. Owners are expecting another breakout, a la Yasiel Puig....
MORE FANTASY BASEBALL: Diamondbacks | Braves | Join Fantasy Source Who’s Not: There are some players whose real-life contributions don’t translate to the fantasy game. Nick Markakis is a prime example. He received 634 at-bats despite posting a .685 OPS, so clearly there is something that he does away from the dish that the Orioles value. Who’s Hurt: Third baseman Manny Machado underwent successful surgery to repair a major knee injury he suffered late in 2013....
Who’s not: Only three White Sox played more than 148 games last year. Most players simply stagnated (Dayan Viciedo, Gordon Beckham, Adam Dunn), while others regressed (Paul Konerko). Who’s hurt: Back and knee injuries slowed Konerko last season. At 38, he won’t be a full-time player this year. … A shoulder injury limited John Danks to just 138.1 innings. He posted a 4.75 ERA, marking the third time in the past three years it’s been higher than 4....
That means congratulations are in order for Fantasy Basketball GMs who took a chance on Irving in their fantasy drafts this year, likely selecting the All-Star guard much later than he is typically available because of the uncertainty looming around his availability entering the season. Your team will receive an immediate late-season boost, giving you a prolific scorer and playmaker for your push to the playoffs. But to be clear, Irving will still only compete as a part-time player, playing strictly in road games (unless his vaccination status changes)....
Gone are the days of picking an obscure £5.0m that you think can make the difference - now it’s the time for the stars to shine. GK: Loris Karius - Liverpool, £6.1, owned in 3.12% of teams Liverpool’s defence was the butt of many a joke at the start of the season but they have quickly become a unit that no one will want to face. Since January, when Liverpool signed Virgil van Dijk and promoted Karius, they have the most clean sheets in the Premier League and are allowing less than a goal per game....
The more overachievers you end up drafting, the better your chances of dominating your league. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2019 Fantasy Cheat Sheet Based on current ADP and considering half-point PPR, here are the top values to target at each position. 2019 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker | Top 200 LISTEN TO THE SN FANTASY WR PREVIEW PODCAST BELOW...
@MLutovsky’s Top 5 Fantasy Football Sleepers Sam Bradford, QB, Eagles. Bradford is probably the most talented QB that Chip Kelly has had, so if he can finally stay healthy, a top-12 QB finish is doable. Joseph Randle, RB, Cowboys. The Cowboys have the best run-blocking line in the league, and Randle has shown explosiveness in the past. Playing time is the only concern. Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins. Landry was a target machine the second half of last year, and his role should grow in his second season....
Generally speaking, there are only a handful of high-volume tight ends across the league. It’s good to know who those guys are, but overall, TE rankings don’t see a lot of big changes for PPR leagues compared to standard formats. Still, at a position where even seemingly minor stat differences can matter, our TE PPR rankings are worth a look. There are a couple of potential steals you could land (cough, cough, Jack Doyle) because other players might overpay for a bigger name who may not see as many targets....
