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Fantasy Football Late Round Quarterback Option: Marcus Mariota
Last season wasn’t exactly what fans and fantasy drafters were hoping for from Marcus Mariota. He didn’t play a full season. He only threw 13 touchdowns. And Mariota finished with the lowest passer rating (79.3) of his career. That wasn’t ideal, especially since analysts hyped him as a potential top 12 quarterback (QB1) in 2017. However, all of the aforementioned issues led to him finishing as the QB18 (standard) and the QB21 (six point passing touchdown leagues).
Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Regression Candidates in 2018
Regression affects every position. The previous two articles focused on regression candidates for quarterbacks and running backs. And now the focus turns towards wide receivers. As with the past articles, it’s important to note that the term “regression” doesn’t necessarily mean that the player will bust. Bust status is dependent on a player’s average draft position (ADP). ADP information is provided for most players so that you can draw your own conclusions.
Fantasy Football Running Backs: Who Will Regress in 2018?
Identifying regression candidates so you can properly rank them is an annual tradition in fantasy football. While some people use the terms “regress” and “bust” synonymously, that’s not true for the scope of this article. Honestly, it’s possible to confuse two because it all depends on how you define each term. If you interpret a bust as someone who simply doesn’t live up to their draft day cost, then yes, the following regression candidates are also bust candidates.
Quarterbacks Who Could Regress in Fantasy Football in 2018
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) Every year fantasy football enthusiasts try to find the regression candidates for the current season.
Evaluating the 2015 Seattle Seahawks Draft
When your favorite team’s outlook changes abruptly, a completely normal and unquestionably rational thing to do is to get super defensive about it. Take it all personally. So when your buddy says something like “I think the Seattle Seahawks could finish last in the division this year,” you’ll be ready to respond with “At least my grandfather is still alive.” And if that doesn’t work, question and belittle his/her life’s choices. What about the long-term ramifications, you ask?
Report: Marqise Lee to Re-Sign With Jacksonville Jaguars
Marqise Lee will be back in Duval. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars will re-sign the 26-year-old receiver. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team is giving Lee a four-year, $38 million contract with $18 million guaranteed. The Jags selected Lee in the second round of the 2014 draft. Since then, he has played in 53 games (started 29) in his four seasons in the NFL, all with Jacksonville.
Richard Sherman Signs a Three Year Deal with the San Francisco 49ers
GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals is unable to complete the pass against cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of the NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Richard Sherman, once an icon of the Seattle Seahawks, now has found a new city to call home.
Austin Seferian-Jenkins Signing With Jacksonville Jaguars
Austin Seferian-Jenkins is on his way back to the Sunshine State. Per Jordan Schulz of Yahoo Sports, the 25-year-old tight end will sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added that he’s signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the opportunity to make $11 million with incentives. Seferian-Jenkins spent his first two seasons in the league and part of a third with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the New York Jets.
Report: Jerick McKinnon to Sign With the San Francisco 49ers
Jerick McKinnon has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $30 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers. McKinnon will be the teams new lead back, with Carlos Hyde out of the picture. One way for a player to maximize their value is to have a career year in the final year of their contract. McKinnon achieved that feat in 2017 with the Minnesota Vikings. He carried the ball 150 times for 570 rushing yards (a career best). He also had 51 receptions for 421 yards–both career highs.
NFL Running Back Changes for 2018 - NFC North Edition
At this point it should come as no surprise to anyone that running back changes will happen. This is due in part because there are changes to starters and depth every year. That would be like watching an episode of The Simpsons and being shocked that they did a different couch gag. So you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that the NFC North will not be immune to such changes in 2018. The Bears rushing attack had a number of obstacles to overcome: most notably, the infamous John Fox.
NFL Running Back Changes for 2018 - NFC West Edition
Starting running back changes are coming to the NFL. The current state of a number of contracts and the influx of talent from the college level have created a sort of perfect storm for change. Last time the AFC West was the focal point. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the NFC West. David Johnson is the unquestioned starter here, but the Cardinals still have backfield questions. Specifically, what do they do with Adrian Peterson? Peterson is still under contract with the Cardinals.
NFL Running Back Changes for 2018 - AFC West Edition
Prepare yourselves for starting running back changes, football fans. Every year there is shake-up on some level to every roster. However, this year figures to be different. The production of certain running backs has made them potential cut candidates. There are contracts that allow the teams to be more flexible. And the upcoming draft class (which is excellent) is providing prospective teams with cheaper, potentially better options. A running back upheaval is upon us, my friends.
Fantasy Football: Working the Waiver Wire Playoff Edition
Isn’t there some obligatory Jim Mora reference button that needs to be pushed right now? And not just pushed once. Oh no. Once would not be enough. Push that button until the end of the earth. Push it until there are languages crafted on the nuances of Mora’s derision. Or until statues are erected in it’s honor. That way when people ask what our generation contributed to the world, we can point to that video and say “that overplayed reference right there” with pride. Too much?
Fantasy Football: Working the Waiver Wire Week Nine
At this point of the year, the waiver wire is schedule dependent. If your team is playoff bound, you should be looking for high upside stashes. If you’re still fighting towards the postseason, you’re likely looking for options that could help your team right now. And if you’re out of contention, well, have fun playing the spoiler. As with weeks past, the players listed below are mostly below the 50% ownership mark in either Yahoo or ESPN leagues.
NFL Running Back Changes for 2018 - AFC South Edition
The AFC South. Home of a future Hall of Famer and exotic smash mouth. And the latter now only serves to remind people of that late 90s band. “Shudders.” If you still count yourself as a fan, the good news is that they are likely playing a 2 PM show at a casino near you. Hooray, right? One thing the AFC South is set to be the home of this off-season is running back changes at the starting position. Sweeping changes are redefining this division.
Fantasy Football: Working the Waiver Wire Week 6
Well, this past week was quite the adventure, wasn’t it? First, the football community lost Odell Beckham Jr. for the season. Then it lost J.J. Watt. And now it appears that Brandon Marshall will be joining Beckham on the injured reserved. In short, football can be a cruel, cruel mistress. Good thing there is a waiver wire to help during these trying times. Below you will see a list of players that can be found in a number of leagues.
NFL Running Back Changes for 2018 - AFC North Edition
Every year there are running back changes, just like it seems like every year the New England Patriots make it to the Super Bowl. Or how people feel a need to renew the discussion about Tom Brady and his legacy these past few seasons. Apparently, his legacy can’t be cemented until he has 18 rings and has defeated Ivan Drago on foreign soil. Now, not all us are Patriot fans, and so we look forward to the adjustments that our teams make.
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