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GK: Iker Casillas - Porto - 1 Game, 5 Saves, 1 Clean Sheet = 9 Points DF: Michael Lang - Basel - 1 Game, 1 Goal, 1 Goal Conceded = 8 Points Things that people did not expect: Michael Lang to be the defender with the second-most Fantasy points after the round of 16. While Basel are now out of the competition, the Swiss defender had a fantastic campaign, notching three goals, an assist, and four clean sheets in his eight Champions League matches....

Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams was seen kneeling on the ground holding his ankle. He returned to the field breifly, but was ruled out for good in the quarter. Darrin Reaves took over for Williams. UPDATE: Williams has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle and is being considered week-to-week. MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: Top waiver-wire pickups Panthers TE Greg Olsen was seen limping off to the sideline vs. the Ravens. He returned to the game and caught two passes for 30 yards....

But we know fantasy football owners always want something extra, so here’s a closer look at our positional rankings, which can not only help you during your draft, but also early in the season when you’re looking over the waiver wire. MORE: Fantasy football cheat sheet | NCAA DFS tips for Thursday | Sleepers Who’s the best fantasy football quarterback? Andrew Luck, QB, Colts . You could’ve made a strong case for Aaron Rodgers before Jordy Nelson ’s knee injury, but Luck clearly stands out above the rest ....

Here are the basics: Receiving backs are slightly more valuable, and the early-down guys who don’t see as many catches are less valuable. Big-play receivers take a hit, while possession receivers get a boost. (Check out our list of players who get the biggest bumps in PPR formats.) That said, understanding a player’s actual value is necessary, as certain players tend to get overdrafted in PPR because of the results they generate in standard....

“I had no idea what to expect from a living draft guide, but after crushing my draft, finishing in first place and winning my league’s championship, I now understand the value of the continuous updates. The fact that your rankings and draft book were updated regularly right up to Week 1 was a huge game-changer for me. I will never buy another magazine again.” – Mark P., San Bernardino, CA...

For updates on banged-up TEs Evan Engram, Jimmy Graham, Chris Herndon, and Jared Cook, click here; for news on RBs Todd Gurley and Alvin Kamara, go here; For more on injured WRs, such as Davante Adams, Amari Cooper, DeSean Jackson and more, go here. And for all additional news and updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 7 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota are already under pressure to start from Day 1. Bryce Petty, Garrett Grayson and Sean Mannion will take the sit-and-groom approach in the hopes of developing into distant-future starters for their respective franchises. Brett Hundley and Trevor Siemian are completely off the radar for now. MORE ROOKIE OUTLOOKS: RB | WR | TE It’s never too early to assess the path to opportunity in dynasty and redraft leagues for the entire 2015 quarterback class: Future Consideration...

Listening to a podcast about tight ends isn’t anyone’s idea of a non-stop party, but when your opponent has Travis Kelce and you have Delanie Walker, you may wish you had paid a bit more attention ahead of your draft. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2019 Fantasy Cheat Sheet Sporting News Fantasy podcasts available on Youtube, Soundcloud and iTunes. Fantasy Football Podcast: TE preview Timestamps: General draft strategy at TE (1:58): It makes sense to jump on Travis Kelce, who produces like a WR1, but after him, who’s worth targeting early?...

This week’s set of byes will certainly thin out depth across fantasy leagues, so don’t let this be the barometer by which you judge your teams’ strengths and weaknesses. It’s important to look several weeks into the future when trying to figure out the types of players you’ll need, and matchups remain a key part of the equation. Ultimately, though, you should always be on the hunt for value. If you think you have an overvalued player or you’ve identified a future breakout, start putting together proposals and see if something sticks....

It’s never too early to be thinking ahead and planning for bye weeks or even the fantasy playoffs, right? MORE: Dominate your league with Fantasy Alarm’s season-long tools Fantasy Football Trade Candidates: Stock up Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs. There is only one quarterback in football with a superior quarterback rating than Mahomes through two games and it’s Ryan Fitzpatrick. So, realistically, how long is that going to last? Mahomes is living up to the “gunslinger” persona he was given coming into the year as he’s thrown for 10 touchdowns and is averaging the second most yards per attempt through the air…behind Fitzpatrick again....

Of course, when it’s win-or-go-home time, you can’t play it safe, so we have plenty of potential TE and D/ST streamers in our full waiver list. There’s no guarantee these guys are better than what you have, but the matchups are nice and may be what you need to earn the regular season crown or a playoff berth. There probably isn’t a pressing reason to use a top waiver claim this week unless you’re in direct need of an available player, but you can’t take your waiver position with you into the offseason, so don’t be afraid to be aggressive....

Last week, we hit on every position with Jay Ajayi, Jimmy Garoppolo, Marquise Goodwin, Jason Witten, and the Bills defense, among others. This week, we like the Saints defense and Ted Ginn Jr. (who was a Week 14 bust pick), and other players, like Isaiah Crowell and Ricky Seals-Jones to help fantasy football owners survive and advance to next week. Go here for our Week 15 bust picks. WEEK 15 RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

For injury news on Will Dissly and James Conner, go here. For more news and updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 7 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Amari Cooper injury update UPDATE: ESPN’s Todd Archer reports Cooper’s availability for Week 7 is in “serious question” Cooper didn’t play in the second half Sunday against the Jets. He’s been diagnosed with a bruised thigh, according to Ian Rapoport....

We’ll have the latest news on Mayfield and Lock below until kickoff, so check back for updates. For updates on banged-up WRs DJ Chark, Darius Slayton, and Jarvis Landry, click here; for news on Leonard Fournette, go here. For all the latest fantasy injury updates and news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

For updates on injured running backs Miles Sanders, Raheem Mostert, and Mark Ingram, click here. For more fantasy injury updates and news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 7 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Baker Mayfield playing in Week 7? Mayfield was deemed questionable coming into Week 6 with a rib injury, but he suited up against the Steelers....

We’ll provide you with the latest news on Bell’s status throughout the day on Monday. Check back in the lead-up to kickoff to get an official answer. For information on injured RBs Devin Singletary and James Conner, go here, and for the latest on banged-up WRs Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, and Michael Gallup, go here. You can get updates on injured QBs Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger by clicking here....

So today I offer you my personal XI, with a quick sentence on why I selected them. Good luck to you and your Fantasy team and, if you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to do so here. GK: Alisson - Brazil, £6.1m, owned in 9.25% of teams He has been phenomenal for both Roma and Brazil over the last year and sits perfectly at the nexus of ability and matchups....

Unless you are specifically planning for Weeks 14-16, it’s all about finding what you need to survive and advance. For example, if you’re a team that needed RBs a few weeks ago but you’ve suddenly gotten an influx of healthy backs, don’t be afraid to ship one or two out if you’re going to be struggling at WR or TE in Week 10 or 11. Circumstances change, and using the trade market as an “enhanced waiver wire” is a better way of ensuring you get worthwhile players into your starting spots....