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Sunday, September 4, 2022

Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Football Projections 2022

Our 2022 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the Atlanta Falcons.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Marcus Mariota	342.7	210.8	2467.4	14.39	8.57	49.6	287.7	2.36	182.05
Desmond Ridder	228.5	138.8	1622.4	9.03	5.48	32.3	145.4	1.29	112.34

Marcus Mariota: Good news first: Mariota enters 2022 as the starter for the Falcons. The bad news? There's a strong chance that Desmond Ridder makes starts at some point this season. Mariota is off the fantasy radar in single-QB re-draft leagues, but his ability as a runner -- 264/1,574/13 (6.0 YPC) career rushing -- gives him some upside in daily fantasy tournaments, when starting.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Cordarrelle Patterson	142.3	583.4	4.27	44.6	441.7	2.2	163.63
Tyler Allgeier	107.8	468.9	3.02	18.2	143.1	0.9	93.82
Damien Williams	78.7	330.5	1.97	17.3	130.9	0.8	71.41
Keith Smith	5.4	18.9	0.11	8.4	59.3	0.3	14.48
Avery Williams	15.1	63.4	0.3	3.7	30.7	0.2	14.26

Cordarrelle Patterson: Perhaps unfair to refer to him as an age-30 breakout (since he was a four-time first-team All-Pro as a returner before 2021), but in terms of fantasy/offensive output, 2021 was by far Patterson's best. C-Patt shattered previous career highs with 205 touches, 1,166 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2021. While I like Tyler Allgeier as a sleeper, the Falcons waited until the 151st pick to draft him. In other words, Patterson remains the team's RB1.

Tyler Allgeier: The draft pedigree (fifth round) doesn't scream featured back, but he has the frame (5' 11", 224 pounds), power and vision to shoulder a heavy workload. A former linebacker (26 tackles in 2019 at BYU) as well, Allgeier was highly productive over the past two seasons with 2,731 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns over that stretch.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Drake London	72	922.2	5.1	158.82
Bryan Edwards	42.3	574.6	3.3	98.41
Olamide Zaccheaus	32.7	419.2	2.5	73.27
Damiere Byrd	11.9	143.1	0.7	24.46
KhaDarel Hodge	7	85.9	0.5	15.09
Jared Bernhardt	1.6	20.4	0.1	3.44

Drake London: With Calvin Ridley suspended and Russell Gage now in Tampa, London, the eighth overall pick in 2022, is the clear top wide receiver in Atlanta for the 2022 season. A former dual-sport athlete with basketball at USC, London knows how to use his large frame and wide catch radius to win at the catch point. One of the youngest prospects in this year's draft class (turned 21 in July), London hauled in 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns in just eight games last year before a broken ankle prematurely ended his season.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Kyle Pitts	73.9	936.6	5.4	163.01
Parker Hesse	9.6	110.4	0.7	20.04
John FitzPatrick	3.8	42.9	0.3	7.99
Feleipe Franks	2.6	28.6	0.2	5.36

Kyle Pitts: Scoring only one touchdown in 2021 was a bummer for fantasy managers, but Pitts is now one of only two tight ends in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards as a rookie. The former Gator creates matchup nightmares for opposing defenders and has the talent to finish as fantasy's TE1 overall as a sophomore (even if we have Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews ranked ahead of him).

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the Atlanta Falcons.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Marcus Mariota	428.4	263.5	3084.5	17.99	10.71	58.2	337.6	2.76	224.24
Desmond Ridder	142.8	86.8	1013.9	5.64	3.43	23.7	106.7	0.95	72.63

Marcus Mariota: Good news first: Mariota enters 2022 as the starter for the Falcons. The bad news? There's a chance that Desmond Ridder makes starts at some point this season. Mariota is off the fantasy radar in single-QB re-draft leagues, but his ability as a runner -- 264/1,574/13 (6.0 YPC) career rushing -- gives him some upside in daily fantasy tournaments, when starting.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Cordarrelle Patterson	142.3	583.4	4.27	44.7	442.6	2.1	163.17
Tyler Allgeier	131.5	572	3.68	18.6	147.5	1	109.33
Damien Williams	61.5	258.3	1.54	15.8	114.8	0.8	59.25
Keith Smith	5.4	18.9	0.11	8.4	59.4	0.3	14.49
Avery Williams	8.6	36.1	0.17	3.7	30.7	0.2	10.75

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Drake London	68.7	883.2	4.8	151.47
Bryan Edwards	38.2	526.6	3.1	90.36
Olamide Zaccheaus	28.9	375	2.2	65.15
Auden Tate	13.1	178.3	1.3	32.18
Damiere Byrd	15.4	184.4	0.9	31.54
KhaDarel Hodge	3.5	45.1	0.3	8.06

Drake London: With Calvin Ridley suspended and Russell Gage in Tampa, London, the eighth overall pick in 2022, is the clear top wide receiver in Atlanta for the 2022 season. A former dual-sport athlete with basketball at USC, London knows how to use his large frame and wide catch radius to win at the catch point. One of the youngest prospects in this year's draft class (turned 21 in July), London hauled in 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns in just eight games last year before a broken ankle prematurely ended his season.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Kyle Pitts	73	922.1	5.1	159.31
Anthony Firkser	15.4	157.8	1.2	30.68
John FitzPatrick	1.8	18.4	0.2	3.94
Parker Hesse	1.2	12.3	0.1	2.43

Kyle Pitts: Scoring only one touchdown in 2021 was a bummer for fantasy managers, but Pitts is now one of only two tight ends in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards as a rookie. The former Gator creates matchup nightmares for opposing defenders and has a chance to finish as fantasy's TE1 overall as a sophomore.

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Monday, October 4, 2021

Fantasy Football RB Waiver-Wire Options Heading into Week 5

Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short and/or long term.

For a player to be listed, he must be rostered in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have a greater chance of being available on your league's waiver wire. Of course, your league's size and settings could significantly impact whether these players (or better options) are available in your particular league(s).

With that said, here are some running back waiver-wire options to consider heading into Week 5 (Yahoo! % rostered in parenthesis):

Rank	Player	Team	Roster %
1	Kenneth Gainwell	Philadelphia Eagles	29%
2	Latavius Murray	Baltimore Ravens	47%
3	Samaje Perine	Cincinnati Bengals	2%
4	Damien Williams	Chicago Bears	7%
5	J.D. McKissic	Washington Football Team	39%
6	Marlon Mack	Indianapolis Colts	13%
7	Chris Evans	Cincinnati Bengals	1%
8	Peyton Barber	Las Vegas Raiders	36%
9	Khalil Herbert	Chicago Bears	0%
10	Darrel Williams	Kansas City Chiefs	9%
11	Rhamondre Stevenson	New England Patriots	13%

1. Kenneth Gainwell, Philadelphia Eagles (29%)

Gainwell set career highs with six catches, eight targets and 58 receiving yards against the Kansas City Chiefs and added three carries for 31 yards and a score. Gainwell was one of the better receiving backs in the draft and it was a bit surprising that he slipped to the fifth round. Through Sunday's games, Gainwell's 18 targets is tied for ninth-most among running backs.

Over the past two weeks, Gainwell and Miles Sanders are tied in opportunities (carries plus targets) at 16. Sanders (15 touches, 102 YFS) has a couple more touches than Gainwell (13, 123), but the rookie out of Memphis has more YFS and fantasy points over that span.

While I still have Sanders ranked higher than Gainwell in my rest-of-season running back rankings, the gap is narrowing.

2. Latavius Murray, Baltimore Ravens (47%)

It was reported that Murray would start, but it was still a bit of surprise that Ty'Son Williams was a scratch in Week 4. While Lamar Jackson is likely to lead the team in rushing again in 2021, Murray handled the vast majority of running back touches in Week 4.

Murray carried the ball 18 times for 59 yards and a touchdown. Le'Veon Bell, recently promoted from the practice squad, had four touches and Devonta Freeman had one touch. There is no guarantee that Murray will hold onto the lead-back role throughout the season, but the Ravens are one of the league's most run-heavy teams. That makes the 31-year-old a flex/RB3 option the rest of the way.

3. Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals (2%)

Joe Mixon exited Thursday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with an ankle injury and even though the team is referring to it as a "minor" injury, it's possible that he misses time.

#JoeMixon left ankle injury good news and bad news. Also posted at https://t.co/dFDT8os6QG. pic.twitter.com/4WiOORhNf6
— David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) October 1, 2021

Assuming Mixon misses a game or two, it's likely that Perine leads the workload split with rookie Chris Evans, but it's unlikely that Perine handles a Mixon-esque workload. The Bengals will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 5 and visit the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Depending on how Week 5 goes, it'd be reasonable to envision Perine as being a top-24 back against the Lions if Mixon is still out.

4. Damien Williams, Chicago Bears (7%)

There is some concern about David Montgomery's knee, but early tests suggest that it's not a major injury for the third-year back. Depending on the results of his MRI on Monday, Williams' ranking on this list could be adjusted. That said, Williams is also dealing with with his own injury.

Matt Nagy says Damien Williams has a quad injury as well. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) October 3, 2021

Montgomery had a big game (23/106/2) before departing with the knee injury, but Williams was highly productive as well. Williams rushed eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown and added two catches for 15 yards. The Bears will face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road next week.

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Monday, September 6, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Chicago Bears

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Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Chicago Bears.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Justin Fields	461.2	283.6	3251.5	19.83	13.14	67.6	354.9	3.89	241.93
Andy Dalton	137.8	86	937	6.06	3.58	13.3	42.6	0.67	62.84

Justin Fields: The Bears social media account got mocked for their "QB1" tweet in March. Of course, that was before they traded up to draft Fields in the first round and I'd expect the former Buckeye to be installed as the starter sooner than later. Even so, coach Matt Nagy still insists that it'll be Dalton, not Fields, as the opening week starter.

While Chicago's passing attack will never be confused for Kansas City's, we've seen how productive dual-threat rookie quarterbacks can be in fantasy football. Once he takes over the starting gig, the former Buckeye will be in the weekly streaming mix, at a minimum, with enormous upside due to his rushing ability.

Andy Dalton: Dalton enters the season as the "QB1," but that will likely be short-lived. Outside of two-QB leagues, Dalton is completely off the fantasy radar.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
David Montgomery	233.6	992.8	6.42	37.7	309.9	2.2	200.84
Damien Williams	70.9	304.9	1.6	21.3	173.8	1.1	74.72
Tarik Cohen	32.1	138	0.56	30.7	211.5	1	59.66
Khalil Herbert	18.4	79.1	0.37	4.6	35.6	0.2	17.19

David Montgomery: Over the final six weeks of the season, Montgomery was absolutely dominant (although that was aided by a soft schedule). Even so, the second-year back scored no less than 19.1 fantasy points and finished no worse than fantasy's weekly RB9 during that stretch. Montgomery exceeded 100 scrimmage yards and scored a touchdown (or two) in all six of those games and only Derrick Henry had more fantasy points during that span.

Damien Williams: Sitting out last season due to COVID-19, Williams starts the season as Montgomery's handcuff and is a capable change-of-pace option.

Tarik Cohen: Cohen missed all but three games in 2020 and he begins 2021 on the PUP list, which will sideline him for a minimum of six weeks. When healthy, The Human Joystick has been one of the league's better receiving backs with a total of 203 receptions, 2,561 scrimmage yards and 14 touchdowns in his first three seasons (2017-'19).

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Allen Robinson	85.9	1118.3	6.9	0.9	3.2	0.02	196.62
Darnell Mooney	61.9	770.7	4.3	4.2	21	0.13	136.7
Marquise Goodwin	22.4	347.6	2.1	1.1	6.1	0.02	59.29
Damiere Byrd	14.8	188.5	1.1	0	0	0	32.85
Breshad Perriman	10.2	161.3	0.9	1.1	6.1	0.02	27.36
Nsimba Webster	0.6	6.3	0	0	0	0	0.93

Allen Robinson: Preventing Robinson from reaching free agency, the Bears used their franchise tag on Robinson. While disappointing for fantasy managers that had hoped for an upgraded situation for the 27-year-old receiver, Robinson has a total of 200 receptions and a minimum of 1,147 yards over his past two seasons in Chicago with an assortment of less-than-stellar quarterback play.

Darnell Mooney: A fifth-round pick out of Tulane, Mooney had a highly productive rookie campaign (61/631/4). Earlier this offseason, coach Matt Nagy talked up Mooney by saying that he "has a rare element of speed, combined with route-running, hands and passion. And commitment."

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Breshad Perriman: Injuries to Tampa's wide receivers allowed Perriman to close 2019 strong -- three 100-yard games and 25/506/5 over his final five games -- but those numbers were even better than his full-season numbers (12 games) as a Jet (30/505/3) in 2020. Perriman has missed multiple games in every season other than his rookie campaign (2016) and the former first-rounder continues his tour around the league.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Cole Kmet	47.3	521.5	3.5	96.8
Jimmy Graham	27.7	297.4	2.3	57.39
Jesper Horsted	1.8	18.8	0.1	3.38
Jesse James	1.7	16.8	0.1	3.13
J.P. Holtz	1.1	10.5	0.1	2.2

Cole Kmet: Down the stretch, Kmet leapfrogged Jimmy Graham on the depth chart based on snaps played. In addition, the rookie out of Notre Dame averaged 6.0 targets per game over his five final regular-season games. There is some potential for Kmet to have a breakout sophomore campaign.

Jimmy Graham: The days of Graham being an elite tight end are long gone and we may have passed the days of Graham as a viable streaming option given that Kmet should carry his expanded end-of-season role into his sophomore campaign.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Chicago Bears

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Chicago Bears.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Justin Fields	434.3	264.9	3061.8	18.67	12.38	65.4	343.4	3.76	229.29
Andy Dalton	164.7	102.8	1120	7.25	4.28	14.4	46.1	0.72	74.17

Andy Dalton: Dalton enters the season as the "QB1," but that will likely be short-lived. Outside of two-QB leagues, Dalton is completely off the fantasy radar.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
David Montgomery	233.6	992.8	6.42	36.8	301.1	2.1	198.91
Tarik Cohen	44.3	190.5	0.78	33.1	240.5	1.2	71.53
Damien Williams	66.5	286	1.5	19.3	152.6	1	68.51
Khalil Herbert	12.9	55.5	0.26	4.6	35.5	0.2	14.16

Tarik Cohen: Cohen missed all but three games in 2020, but The Human Joystick has been one of the league's better receiving backs. In his first three NFL seasons (2017-19), Cohen had a total of 203 receptions, 2,561 scrimmage yards and 14 touchdowns. A QB transition from Andy Dalton to Justin Fields could lead to fewer targets for Cohen, however, as Fields could be more inclined to use his elite athleticism than check it down to Cohen when a play breaks down. In addition, Cohen appears to be "weeks away" (as opposed to "days away") from returning.

Damien Williams: It's possible that it's Williams, not Tarik Cohen, that's the biggest threat to Montgomery's workload.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Allen Robinson	85.5	1118.6	6.9	0.9	3.2	0.02	196.45
Darnell Mooney	61.6	769.5	4.3	4.2	21	0.13	136.43
Marquise Goodwin	23	355.5	2.1	1.1	6.1	0.02	60.38
Damiere Byrd	14.7	188.2	1.1	0	0	0	32.77
Javon Wims	5.5	73.2	0.5	0	0	0	13.07
Dazz Newsome	3.7	62.7	0.3	0	0	0	9.92

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Cole Kmet	47.8	535.3	3.6	99.03
Jimmy Graham	27.6	296.9	2.3	57.29
J.P. Holtz	4.6	52.3	0.2	8.73

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Saturday, July 20, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs 2019 Fantasy Football Projections

In addition to viewing our 2019 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.

Below you will find our 2019 fantasy football projections for the Kansas City Chiefs.

QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Patrick Mahomes	569	375.5	4665.8	32.72	14.23	57.2	251.7	1.72	324.54
The upside was clear, but nobody could have anticipated the level of success that Mahomes had in 2018. Not only was he named NFL Most Valuable Player in his first season as a starter, but Mahomes became the first player in league history to finish with a 5,000-yard and 50-TD season. Given the difficulty of repeating that lofty production and the incredible depth at quarterback, it's possible that Mahomes disappoints fantasy owners at his current ADP (even though he's still ranked as my QB1).
Chad Henne	5.7	3.6	42.8	0.11	0.11	1	1.5	0.01	2.14

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RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Damien Williams	180.8	795.5	7.5	55	420.8	3.03	184.81
From Week 14 through the postseason, Williams went on a scoring spree with 10 touchdowns (six rushing and four receiving) and racked up 602 scrimmage yards on 105 touches including 28 receptions. The Chiefs only added Carlos Hyde (free agency) and Darwin Thompson (sixth round) as competition this offseason so Williams will open the season as the unquestioned lead back. Assuming he maintains that role for the entire season, there is enormous upside in Kansas City's high-powered offense.
Carlos Hyde	100.1	405.4	3.5	16.1	93.4	0.32	72.8
Hyde began last season as Cleveland's workhorse -- only Todd Gurley (129) and Ezekiel Elliott (117) had more carries through the first six weeks of the season than Hyde (114). Inefficient (3.35 YPC) on his massive workload, the Browns traded him to Jacksonville and Hyde was even less efficient there (3.26 YPC). Given that Williams lacks a workhorse track record, Hyde and rookie Darwin Thompson are both worth late-round dart throws.
Darwin Thompson	36.8	158.2	0.74	21.5	176.3	0.65	41.79
A sixth-round rookie out of Utah State, Thompson has plenty of sleeper appeal in fantasy drafts this summer.
Anthony Sherman	1	2.5	0	7.6	62.3	0.23	7.86
Darrel Williams	2	7	0.02	0	0	0	0.82

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WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Tyreek Hill	66.5	1057.4	7.98	14.3	103	0.43	166.5
Hill's ADP was already on the rise since June when it was reported that his suspension wouldn't be lengthy. Not only won't there be a lengthy suspension, but there won't be one at all. Among qualified players, Hill led the NFL in yards per touch (15.0) as he racked up 1,630 scrimmage yards and 14 total touchdowns -- 12 receiving, one rushing and one return. With a strong-armed, MVP-winning quarterback, few players can match Hill's weekly upside.
Sammy Watkins	57.5	787.8	5.32	5.1	38.3	0.05	114.83
Even though Watkins has played five NFL seasons, he just recently turned 26. That said, he's had just one top-24 season (WR16, 2015) over that five-year span. A major reason for Watkins disappointing start to his career has been durability (or a lack thereof). Over the past four seasons, Watkins has missed three-plus games in three seasons with a total of 18 missed games during that span. There was some optimism with the former fourth-overall pick before it was announced that Hill won't be suspended. But even if Watkins manages to stay healthy for all of 2019, he's no better than third in line for targets.
Mecole Hardman	26.3	381.4	2.63	10.2	71.4	0.26	62.62
Blessed with 4.33 speed, Hardman would have been able to make more of an impact if Hill were suspended. While there could be a big game or two given the prolific offense, predicting when would be a dart throw when everyone is healthy.
Demarcus Robinson	23.7	305.7	2.37	0	0	0	44.79
Byron Pringle	2.5	31.3	0.19	0	0	0	4.27
Gehrig Dieter	1.6	21.4	0.1	0	0	0	2.74

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TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Travis Kelce	96.4	1233.9	8.19	0	0	0	172.53
There is a good chance that Kelce finishes as fantasy's top-scoring tight end (AGAIN) as he has finished as the TE1, TE2 and TE1 over the past three seasons, respectively. Only one player had five-plus catches in 15 games last season and it was Kelce, who briefly held the single-season record for most receiving yards (1,336) for a tight end. Whether it was in the era that Rob Gronkowski was dominant or with Kelce now, I tend to balk at the steep price of an elite tight end considering its impact to roster construction.
Blake Bell	8.9	93.5	0.53	0	0	0	12.53
Neal Sterling	8.1	84.2	0.41	0	0	0	10.88

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs 2019 Fantasy Football Projections

QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Patrick Mahomes	594.4	389.3	4814.6	38.64	14.86	61.3	269.7	1.84	355.43
Nobody could have anticipated the level of success that Mahomes had in 2018. Not only was he named NFL Most Valuable Player in his first season as a starter, but Mahomes became the first player in league history to finish with a 5,000-yard and 50-TD season. Given the difficulty of repeating his lofty production, the uncertainty around how many games he may not have Tyreek Hill and the incredible depth at quarterback, I expect to have zero exposure to Mahomes in season-long single-QB leagues in 2019.
Chad Henne	6	3.8	45	0.12	0.12	1	1.5	0.01	2.25

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RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Damien Williams	179.8	791.1	7.46	52.3	400.1	2.88	181.16
From Week 14 through the postseason, Williams went on a scoring spree with 10 touchdowns (six rushing and four receiving) and racked up 602 scrimmage yards on 105 touches including 28 receptions. The Chiefs only added Carlos Hyde (free agency) and Darwin Thompson (sixth round) as competition as Williams will open the season as the lead back. If he maintains that role for the entire season, there is enormous upside in Kansas City's high-powered offense.
Carlos Hyde	109.3	442.7	3.83	16.8	97.4	0.34	79.03
Hyde began the season as Cleveland's workhorse -- only Todd Gurley (129) and Ezekiel Elliott (117) had more carries through the first six weeks of the season than Hyde (114). Inefficient (3.35 YPC) on his massive workload, the Browns traded him to Jacksonville and he less efficient there (3.26 YPC). If Hyde is able to take over the lead-back role from Williams, who has never had more than 50 regular-season carries, there is league-winning upside given his 10th-round ADP.
Darwin Thompson	20.4	87.7	0.41	10.1	82.8	0.3	21.31
Anthony Sherman	1	2.5	0	9	73.8	0.27	9.25
Darrel Williams	8.2	28.7	0.08	1.3	11.7	0.05	4.82

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WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Sammy Watkins	72.5	982.4	6.53	6.1	45.8	0.06	142.36
Through five NFL seasons, Watkins has just one top-24 season (2015, WR16) although he just turned 26. A major problem with Watkins has been his durability (or lack thereof) as he has missed three or more games in three of the past four seasons and a total of 18 games over that four-year span. The former fourth-overall pick has tremendous upside in the weeks that Hill is suspended.
Tyreek Hill	52	845	6.24	11.2	80.6	0.34	132.04
Likely to face a significant suspension from the NFL, Hill's legal battle appears to be over and his ADP has steadily risen since the beginning of June. Among qualified players, Hill led the NFL in yards per touch (15.0) as he racked up 1,630 scrimmage yards and 14 total touchdowns -- 12 receiving, one rushing and one return.
Mecole Hardman	35.5	514.8	3.55	10.2	71.4	0.26	81.48
With 4.33 wheels, Hardman will have a chance to make an immediate impact as Hill is likely to begin the season on suspension.
Demarcus Robinson	34.1	439.9	3.41	0	0	0	64.45
Gehrig Dieter	4.1	54.9	0	0	0	0	5.49
Marcus Kemp	0.8	8.2	0	0	0	0	0.82

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Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Travis Kelce	102.8	1321	8.74	0	0	0	184.54
There is a good chance that Kelce finishes as fantasy's top-scoring tight end (AGAIN) as he has finished as the TE1, TE2 and TE1 over the past three seasons, respectively. Only one player had five-plus catches in 15 games last season and it was Kelce, who briefly held the single-season record for most receiving yards (1,336) for a tight end before George Kittle (1,377) passed him. Whether it was back in Rob Gronkowski's dominant days or with Kelce now, I tend to balk at the steep price of an elite tight end considering its impact to the rest of the roster.
Blake Bell	10.2	107.1	0.51	0	0	0	13.77
Neal Sterling	8.4	87.4	0.25	0	0	0	10.24
Deon Yelder	2.7	27.5	0.11	0	0	0	3.41

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football RB Waiver-Wire Options Heading Into Week 15

Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short and/or long term.

For a player to be listed, he must be owned in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have a greater chance of being available on your league's waiver wire. Of course, your league's size and settings could significantly impact whether these players (or better options) are available in your particular league(s).

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With that said, here are some running back waiver-wire options that I like heading into Week 15 (Yahoo! ownership in parenthesis):

[Note: Players listed below are sorted by my preference to add.]

1. Elijah McGuire, New York Jets (7 percent)

With Isaiah Crowell exiting Week 14 early, McGuire handled lead-back duties as he racked up 20 touches -- 17 carries and three receptions. Turning those touches into 83 yards and a touchdown, McGuire would be in line for another significant workload if Crowell is unable to go in Week 15 against the Texans.

2. Damien Williams, Kansas City Chiefs (17 percent)

Even though Spencer Ware outgained Williams by nearly 100 yards from scrimmage, Williams was able to score a pair of touchdowns and should maintain a role within the post-Kareem Hunt Chiefs backfield.

3. Frank Gore, Miami Dolphins (27 percent)

Efficient on his 13 touches Sunday, Gore carried the ball 12 times for 92 yards and added a 24-yard reception against the Patriots. Performing as the RB17 on the week, Gore has finished as fantasy's RB35 or better in five of six and eight of 10 weeks. The lack of touchdowns (only one this season) limits his upside, but he offers some consistency.

4. Ito Smith, Atlanta Falcons (28 percent)

Smith set a season high with 14 touches -- 11 carries and three receptions -- as he totaled 74 yards from scrimmage. It was the second consecutive game that Smith had more touches than backfield mate Tevin Coleman. On a positive note for both Smith and Coleman, they get a matchup in Week 15 against Arizona. Only the Bengals and Chiefs have allowed more fantasy points to opposing running backs this season than the Cardinals.

5. Kenneth Dixon, Baltimore Ravens (8 percent)

Averaging 6.0 yards per carry in his two games back from IR, Dixon carried the ball eight times for 59 yards and a touchdown to go along with a 21-yard reception in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. Even though Gus Edwards has become the team's lead back, Dixon has exactly nine touches in back-to-back games and his role could expand down the stretch based on comments from coach John Harbaugh.

6. Chris Ivory, Buffalo Bills (4 percent)

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is considered "day-to-day." While it's possible that McCoy plays in Week 15, there is little incentive to rush him back too soon. If he doesn't play, Ivory could become a volume-based flex option this week.

7. Darren Sproles, Philadelphia Eagles (6 percent)

Corey Clement (knee) could miss a game or two, which would give Sproles and Wendell Smallwood opportunities as the change-of-pace back to Josh Adams. With just four touches in each of the past two games, Sproles has still managed to score in back-to-back weeks. Almost double-digit underdogs against the Rams in Week 15, the Eagles could play at a faster pace trying to keep up with L.A. and that could potentially bode well for Sproles.

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