On the back of a double gameweek, in which they won both matches, Russian players account for 45 per cent of our Team of the Week, including the entire midfield. Denis Cheryshev is probably the most surprising star at the tournament thus far considering he didn’t even make the host’s starting XI in their first match, yet came on as a super sub and all but propelled his nation to the knockout rounds....
Some of these players are unheralded in standard leagues, like the receiving back who doesn’t get a lot of running yardage but catches nearly half-a-dozen balls a game. There’s also the possession receiver who lives in the slot and moves his team forward, five yards at a time, or the tight end who sees over 100 targets. They all play critical roles in PPR leargues, and as a result, they are more highly valued....
For those of you not familiar with Best Ball, however, let take a look at the league type before we dive into tips for when your draft rolls around. MORE FROM FANTASY ALARM: Draft Guide | Ultimate NFL Package What is Best Ball Fantasy Football? Best Ball is a fantasy format in which all you do is draft your roster. There are no in-season moves or trades, and you do not “set a lineup” every week....
As tough as it might be sometimes, you can’t let past performances dictate how you view players going forward. Obviously, it’s a factor, but Weeks 1-3 are in the past – you can’t change them. You have to worry about Weeks 4-13 (and hopefully beyond). That means investing in slow-starting players who are still getting ample opportunities or parting ways with your early-season breakouts who might have already peaked. Don’t consider anyone on your roster “untouchable....
My exclusive “Clutch Report” over at BigGuyFantasySports.com calculates a player’s “Clutch Factor” (level of consistency). This number is determined by several factors, including the number of teams in your league and the scoring format. A “Clutch Game” for a running back in a 12-team PPR league would be 11 points or more. A CF of more than 70 percent is typical for good players, while a CF of 80 or 90 put a player in the “great” category....
We’ll continue to provides updates in this article throughout the morning, afternoon, and early evening. For updates on injured RBs Melvin Gordon, Alex Collins and Sony Michel, click here; for more on banged-up QBs/TEs such Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Jimmy Graham, check here. We can also find weather updates here. You can also follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy) for more advice and updates. Week 12 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker...
Well, that didn’t quite pan out for fantasy owners. In fact, Brown’s mid-game meltdown cost many a chance at a title and instantly became a talking point over the next two days. Brown played less than three quarters for the Buccaneers before he stormed off the field after a dispute with coach Bruce Arians. Brown ripped off his uniform, pads and undershirt on his way to the locker room and chucked his shirt and gloves into the stands....
But that doesn’t mean the Fantasy Source crew can’t dispute everything else about this notoriously thin position, including whether Jordan Cameron is good looking, how Jason Witten would function without a head, and if Bennett Cook Walker is the name of a wealthy southern shipping magnate or the last names of the three TEs who finished 10th, 11th and 12th in fantasy points last year. See, that’s why you need to listen to the latest Sporting News Fantasy Football Podcast (Download or subscribe on iTunes)....
If you’re already out of the playoff race in your season-long league, you can always make some money in DFS. We’re here for you, too, with some daily fantasy football value picks below. WEEK 11 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks QB must-starts Josh Allen, Bills (vs. IND) Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (vs. DAL) Dak Prescott, Cowboys (at KC) Tom Brady, Buccaneers (vs. NYG) Lamar Jackson, Ravens (at CHI) Jalen Hurts, Eagles (vs....
The good news is, there are no more teams on bye the rest of the way, The tricky part, however, is having a lot more options from which to choose. Based on the matchups, here are the suggested players to trust and avoid, including a slew from the Thanksgiving games. WEEK 12 RANKINGSQuarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Fantasy Football Week 12 Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks Every-week starts...
Check out the latest news and our top 200 rankings, which will be updated constantly throughout the preseason to reflect injuries, position battles and more. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2018 Fantasy Cheat Sheet Travis Frederick injury update Frederick, arguably the league’s best center and one of the top offensive linemen on the Cowboys, confirmed that he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome via Twitter on Wednesday night. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, the disease is an autoimmune disorder that mistakenly attacks the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord and can range from mild weakness to temporary paralysis in which a patient is unable to breathe independently....
With a trip to the fantasy playoffs on line for many, you can go one of two ways depending on your matchup: Play it safe and take what you can get from the “high-floor guys,” or go all-out with some options you might not normally consider. We offer up a little of both in this column. For updates, check us out on Twitter @SN_Fantasy, and watch our Facebook Live show at 11 am ET on Sunday morning for more roster advice....
This is especially true in PPR leagues, where receivers have not only closed the value gap—real or perceived—with other positions, but WR has also become a more “glamorous” position to invest in on draft day. More glamour is just what the position needs, huh? MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: WR toss-ups | RB preview | QB preview | Top 50 Whether you’re OK with the divas or prefer blue-collar guys, talent at receiver is extremely deep—and not just in the middle tiers....
Of course, in a six-team bye week, every player counts, so we’ll continue updating this post throughout the day with the official news. For more on Joe Flacco, Lamar Jackson, and the Ravens QB situation, check here, and for Week 11 weather updates, go here. Follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy) for more fantasy advice and updates. Week 11 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker...
For updates on injured RBs Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, and Sony Michel, click here; for news on banged-up pass-catchers Calvin Ridley, Kenny Golladay, Zach Ertz, and more, go here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Chris Carson playing this week? Carson (foot) has missed the past three games for the Seahawks, and ahead of a Thursday night game against the Cardinals, there appeared to be some optimism about his injury....
For injury updates on Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon, and Devonta Freeman, click here. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 14 STANDARD RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Drew Brees playing this week? Brees (ribs) has been absent for the past few weeks while dealing with 11 fractured ribs. However, it appears that the veteran quarterback could have a chance to play as soon as Week 14....
For updates on banged-up WRs Adam Thielen, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Julio Jones and more, click here; for news on injured RBs Dalvin Cook, Josh Jacobs, Marlon Mack, and more, go here. Follow us on Twitter for more news and updates @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 14 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Greg Olsen playing in Week 14? Olsen (concussion) didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday and he’s going to be in a race to be cleared by the league’s concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta....
