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For news on banged-up players Justin Field, Michael Carter, and Jordan Howard click here; for the latest on Calvin Ridley, Kareem Hunt, Logan Thomas, and more players on IR, click here; for updates on ailing WRs Allen Robinson, Marquise Brown Antonio Brown, and Sterling Shepard, go here; for more on injured RBs Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Elijah Mitchell, click here; for updates on Lamar Jackson and more ailing QBs, go here....

GK: Mat Ryan - Brighton - 1 Game, 6 Saves, 1 Clean Sheet = 10 Points DF: Marcos Alonso - Chelsea - 1 Game, 1 Goal, 1 Clean Sheet = 14 Points DF: Dejan Lovren - Liverpool - 1 Game, 1 Goal, 1 Clean Sheet = 14 Points No one has confused Dejan Lovren with a consistent defender anytime of late, but there is some Fantasy value here. This was obviously evidenced at the weekend as he notched both a clean sheet and scored a goal on a fearless diving header earning him a whopping 14 points, but it would still be dangerous to bring Lovren in ahead of the Arsenal match on Friday....

This article is a how-to guide for fantasy football auctions. Let’s set some ground rules for the discussion. MORE: Auction RB bargains Best Fantasy Football Auction Draft Strategies What is an auction? In an auction, you get the chance to roster any player you want. In a snake draft, you’re stuck taking whomever you want when it’s your turn; an auction allows you the freedom to simply have at it....

This is definitely the time of year when the vultures should be circling around bad teams in your leagues. They might not be completely out of the playoff picture yet, so you shouldn’t feel guiltyt about trying to take to fleece them. If someone just needs live bodies for the week or is desperate at a particular position in which you have depth, go ahead and make a move, even if it looks like a short-term loss for you....

We’ll keep you up to date on all the latest injuries from around the league, including Matt Breida’s status for Thursday night (click here). For more on the banged-up wide receivers like Cooper Kupp, Mike Evans, and more, go here. You can also follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy for more fantasy advice and updates. Week 9 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker...

Of course, most people don’t have the time to sit there and do practice drafts. It’s already time consuming enough putting together rankings and sleepers and staying on top of player updates. Fortunately, our friends at FantasyPros have a handy tool that allows you to simulate mock drafts in minutes (or seconds, if you’re really busy). DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate fantasy football cheat sheet Fantasy football mock draft 2016 A few of the great things about FantasyPros’ Mock Draft Simulator are that you can customize it to your league (PPR or standard; flex or no flex, etc....

Regardless, it’s because fantasy owners are insane that we break down Week 1 strategy and start/sit decisions as if we were getting ready for a Week 16 championship matchup in the latest Sporting News Fantasy Football Podcast. (Download or subscribe on iTunes). Segments include: Week 1 strategy Can one – any one – justify benching Aaron Rodgers this week against the Seahawks? What positions can/should you play matchups with in the opening week?...

For more updates and the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2019 Fantasy Cheat Sheet Ezekiel Elliott fantasy outlook Speaking Aug. 28, on 105.3 The FAN in Dallas, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the following about Elliott: “We’ve got a marathon here. We want Zeke when we get to the playoffs. We want Zeke when we’re in the dog days of the season.” Repeatedly, from comments about Super Bowl-winning teams needing more than RBs to “Zeke who?...

We’ve rounded up the most information you need to know before figuring out who to start and who to sit in your Week 1 fantasy football lineup. DOMINATE: Ultimate 2017 fantasy football cheat sheet Week 1 Start or Sit: Mike Gillislee? Rex Burkhead looms as sleeper on Thursday night Even though he was expected to fill the LeGarrette Blount role as the Patriots lead back, Gillislee has yet to fully separate himself from the crowded Patriots backfield comprised of Rex Burkhead, James White and Dion Lewis....

Justin Tucker may regain his rightful spot as the best kicker in the league facing the Browns, but you have to like Tavecchio against the Jets. On the other hand (or foot), virtually any kicker could find himself in the top spot this week. The guys in dome games (Patriots-Saints, Packers-Falcons, Cardinals-Colts) always have an advantage, and we know guys kicking in Denver (Cowboys-Broncos) have a better chance of connecting on long-distance kicks....

For the latest on banged-up pass-catchers Julio Jones, Adam Thielen, Hayden Hurst, Jerry Jeudy, and more, click here; for news on Zach Ertz, go here; for the Week 12 weather forecast, click here. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 12 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Austin Ekeler playing this week? UPDATE 2: Ekeler is officially ACTIVE....

For news on banged-up RBs Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jamaal Williams, click here. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 16 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Keenan Allen injury update Allen (hamstring) was questionable to suit up against the Raiders last Thursday, but he did end up seeing the field. However, he played just 24-of-66 offensive snaps, as his hamstring bothered him throughout the night....

Liverpool and Manchester City rested their stars, only Liverpool and Everton kept clean sheets, and Arsenal were the only team to win a home match. All those factors led to one of the most interesting weekends of football we’ve seen of late, and that has certainly been reflected in our Fantasy Football Team of the Week. GK: Jordan Pickford - Everton - 1 game, 4 saves, 1 clean sheet = 9 points...

If you’re only in season-long leagues, the NFFC ADP column below is what you’ll want to focus on. If you’re also in some best-ball leagues, he RTSports ADP column is geared toward that.. MORE FANTASY ALARM: 2018 Draft Kit Quarterback draft strategy How to handle the QB position is an annual question that has owners doing countless mocks in an attempt to how their teams turn out the best. Do you grab Deshaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson early, or wait a few rounds and target the likes of Philip Rivers, Jared Goff or Marcus Mariota?...

For injury updates on banged-up RBs Jordan Howard, Kerryon Johnson, and Damien Williams, click here; for news on ailing WRs DJ Chark, Mike Evans, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, go here; for more on injured TEs Evan Engram, Greg Olsen, and Gerald Everett, go here; for the latest on Dalvin Cook, click here. For more fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 16 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

The title card, written in a horrible font of someone’s choosing, explains it pretty clearly: “Whoever takes last place in our NFL Fantasy league must recreate a music video of the overall winner’s choice. On the 2015-16 season, Dan Stewart lost and was forced to recreate Miley Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball.” MORE: 2016 fantasy cheat sheet to avoid finishing last There aren’t many better ways to embarrass a bad fantasy football owner than making them lick a hammer....

If scintillating Giants talk isn't enough to excite your ears, there's even some reminiscing about one of Ugly Kid Joe's greatest hits. No, not that one -- the other one. Get all that and much, much more in the latest Sporting News Fantasy Source Football podcast (Download link) as our experts break down what they saw in Week 4 and what it means for fantasy football owners in Week 5 and beyond....

After operating behind Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper, Matthews will assume No. 1 duties in Kelly’s high-volume operation. Philly ranked No. 6 in passing yards in 2014 and No. 9 in ‘13, so the opportunity is there for him to receive plenty of targets and rack up big numbers. FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT PREP: More fantasy sleepers | WR rankings | SN Fantasy Also working in Matthews’ favor is his versatility....