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5 Key Takeaways from Panel Discussion with the California Office of Health Care Affordability | JD Supra
Holland & Knight recently hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with Sheila Tatayon, assistant deputy director of Health Systems Compliance and chief counsel for California's Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA), and Holland & Knight Healthcare Partners Kenneth Yood and John Saran. Holland & Knight Associate Shalyn Watkins moderated the presentation.
Fantasy Football Fallout: Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones
Leonard Fournette has found his new home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is rare for a running back as fantasy football relevant as Fournette to get cut so close to when the season starts. Many have already drafted, and were worried about Fournette signing with the right ream after being released from the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, those they can breathe a sigh of relief, as he should remain a starter for their teams. However, the news is not so good for Ronald Jones and Ke’Shawn Vaughn.
Draft Zack Moss Over D’Andre Swift in Fantasy Football
Zack Moss and D’Andre Swift are rookie running backs looking to compete for playing time with veterans on their respective teams. Swift went first, as a second round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Moss went a round later in the third. Now in fantasy football drafts, Moss is also being rated a lot lower. However, looking at their situations, Moss is the back to draft over Swift. Fantasy Football: Draft Zack Moss Over D’Andre Swift College Tape Review In terms of pure college tape, both backs look great.
Avoid Cam Akers in Fantasy Football Drafts
Cam Akers was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He is already getting a lot of hype as the potential replacement for former elite back Todd Gurley. Gurley was not only a valuable asset for the Rams for a few years, but he was also the top back in fantasy football for a span of time. Of course, no one believes that Akers is going to be a top back this year, but there are legitimate questions on if he will even be fantasy relevant at all.
Kareem Hunt Will Smash His ADP in Fantasy Football
Kareem Hunt had a small window of his career where he was an elite running back in fantasy football. However, off-the-field issues cost him a spot on his original team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, Hunt finds himself on the Cleveland Browns, playing as a second running back. Still, he is skilled enough to where fantasy team managers should target him in every draft this season.
Draft Phillip Lindsay Over Matt Breida in Fantasy Football
Phillip Lindsay and Matt Breida are both running backs that came into the league as undrafted free agents but showed enough earn spots in the NFL. Both also come into 2020 in a running back by committee. For the Denver Broncos, Lindsay has to deal with Melvin Gordon playing ahead of him. On the Miami Dolphins side, Breida will split time with the Jordan Howard. Nevertheless, a closer look reveals that Lindsay is the back to own in fantasy football.
Duke Johnson is Worth a Late Round Flier in Fantasy Football
The Houston Texans like their Johnsons. After trading for Duke Johnson with the Cleveland Browns in 2019, they looked to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020 to acquire David Johnson. Both have similar skill sets in that they are versatile backs that can run and catch the ball well. While David Johnson has a higher ceiling as a fantasy producer, he hasn’t lived up to his potential in years despite beginning each season with the bell-cow role.
Last Word on Pro Football
All profiles are sorted alphabetically by last name Quarterbacks Daniel Jones Gardner Minshew Kyler Murray Dak Prescott Matt Ryan Deshaun Watson Running Backs Saquon Barkley Le’Veon Bell Nick Chubb Kenyan Drake Chase Edmonds Clyde Edwards-Helaire Austin Ekeler Ezekiel Elliott Leonard Fournette Antonio Gibson Todd Gurley Damien Harris Derrick Henry Jordan Howard Josh Jacobs David Johnson Kerryon Johnson Ronald Jones Alvin Kamara Bryce Love Marlon Mack Sony Michel Joe Mixon David Montgomery...
Jerimiah Spicer - Quitting is Not in His Vocabulary
Jerimiah Spicer is an NFL hopeful linebacker. He plays a physical style that was molded by the circumstances surrounding his upbringing. To him, football is more than just a game, or even a career. It is an escape from what he was given – an opportunity for him to control his destiny and rise above. It is life for him, one that doesn’t know what quitting is. Jerimiah Spicer: No Quit, Only Grind Always the Underdog Spicer’s road to the NFL isn’t traditional in any sense.
Jordan Howard Could be the Steal of 2020 Fantasy Football Drafts
Jordan Howard is on his third NFL team in as many seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He is joined by Matt Breida, as the two hope to become a true “thunder and lightning” pairing in the NFL. Howard is a bruising, power back. Breida on the other hand holds the fastest on-field speeds each of the last two seasons according to NextGen Stats. Usually, running-back-by-committees are something to stay away from in fantasy football.
Mike Gesicki is This Year’s Breakout Fantasy Football Tight End
2019 was a rebuilding year for the Miami Dolphins. For many fans, it means a whole lot of nothing as the team unloaded talent that they feel didn’t fit the image of new head coach Brian Flores. But for a young player like Mike Gesicki is was a time to prove his worth. He still flew under most people’s radar in fantasy football. Nevertheless, he carved himself out a role and honed his craft so that in 2020 he will be ready to break out and perform.
Draft Le’Veon Bell Over Devin Singletary in Fantasy Football
Le’Veon Bell, once one of the top fantasy football backs was a huge disappointment in his first year with the New York Jets. On the other hand, Devin Singletary came seemingly out of nowhere in the second half of the season as a third-round round pick for the Buffalo Bills. Going just on last year’s numbers, Singletary seems like the back to own in 2020. But things are not that simple. Bell still has the volume and opportunity to return to elite back status.
Draft Kenny Golladay Over DeAndre Hopkins in Fantasy Football
Kenny Golladay and DeAndre Hopkins are both rated inside the top 10 in wide receiver rankings for re-draft this season. Golladay enjoyed a breakout year with the Detroit Lions, while Hopkins continued to do what he has done for years. While most would agree Hopkins is the more talented player, talent doesn’t always translate to fantasy football production. Hopkins moved from the Houston Texans to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020.
Draft Josh Jacobs Over Aaron Jones in Fantasy Football
Aaron Jones finally had the breakout season many of his fans had been waiting for since he entered the league. New Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LeFleur took a run-heavy approach that resulted in Jones racking up over 1,500 scrimmage yards. Josh Jacobs was a first-round draft pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. During his first season, he lived up to his hype, displaying his abilities as a dynamic playmaker for the team.
Draft Kerryon Johnson Over Marlon Mack in Fantasy Football
Kerryon Johnson and Marlon Mack are relatively similar positions coming into 2020. They are both talented backs that have dealt with durability concerns over their career. They will also both have to deal with second-round rookies joining their teams. Those names are D’Andre Swift for the Detroit Lions and Jonathan Taylor for the Indianapolis Colts. Due to this, both are ranked rather similarly in half-point PPR leagues. Johnson is rated as the RB37 and Mack is the RB39.
Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Football Preview (2020)
Jonathan Taylor was seen by many as the top running back coming into the 2020 NFL Draft. Somehow, he made it all the way down to the Indianapolis Colts as the 41st overall pick. With an aging quarterback in Philip Rivers, and arguably the best run-blocking offensive line in the NFL, there really wasn’t a better team for him to start his pro career with. His early role in fantasy football is murky, but he has too much upside to not be taken in drafts this season.
Leonard Fournette Fantasy Football Preview
Leonard Fournette is a rather polarizing running back in the NFL. He has about as much talent as any back out there. The Jacksonville Jaguars saw this and took him fourth overall in the 2017 draft. Fantasy players also knew he could immediately be a lead back, and he was scooped up in the first round of many redraft leagues despite never playing a down in the NFL. But things started to go awry for Fournette in his second year.
Courtland Sutton Fantasy Football Preview (2020)
Courtland Sutton has been a huge fantasy football riser for the past two seasons. After a promising rookie year with the Denver Broncos, he came into his own as the team’s number one receiver in 2019. After finishing the season with what looked like a great connection with his young quarterback Drew Lock, he looked poised to continue growing in 2020. Nevertheless, the team took a wide receiver in the first round of this year’s draft, putting some question marks on Sutton’s ceiling.
Joe Mixon Fantasy Football Outlook (2020 Profile)
Joe Mixon is coming into his fourth NFL season and looking to establish himself as one of the top backs in the league. After a terrible start to 2019 with the Cincinnati Bengals, Mixon had a strong finish to the year. Now, he is looking to cash in on his first big NFL contract and hopes that the Bengals will rely on him to carry the load as the number one-overall pick Joe Burrow gets acclimated to the NFL.
D.J. Moore Fantasy Football Preview (2020)
The Carolina Panthers got a huge overhaul this season. Cam Newton is gone along with Ron Rivera. Christian McCaffrey is the centerpiece of the team at running back. Nevertheless, D.J. Moore is also a rising star in the league and fantasy football circles. After a semi-breakout sophomore season, Moore is poised to establish himself as an elite wide receiver in the NFL in 2020.
Todd Gurley Fantasy Football Preview (2020)
It has been a long fall from grace for the once elite Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley. After carrying the team on his back for the first few years of his career, he earned a huge contract. However, his usage and past injuries caught up with him. This led to his fantasy value falling off a cliff last year. He found a new home with the Atlanta Falcons, and hopes to come into 2020 rejuvenated. Considering his ADP, he is someone fantasy football team owners should keep on their radar.
Saquon Barkley Fantasy Football Profile (2020)
Saquon Barkley did not have the 2019 season that he, New York Giants fans, or fantasy football players expected. After getting injured and missing time during the season, it took him most of the rest of the year to get back into his elite form. Now with an offseason to recover, Barkley will be back to playing like he was supposed to in 2019. Most people who have the second pick in drafts will take him. Don’t get cute and pass on him for someone else either.
Dak Prescott Fantasy Football Preview (2020)
Dak Prescott is trying to prove to the league that he is an elite quarterback. He didn’t get the payday he wanted in 2020, meaning he will play on the franchise tag. This should only further motivate him to duplicate, or exceed his 2019 stats with the Dallas Cowboys. While the jury really isn’t out on if he is worth the money he is asking for, he has certainly proven his worth in fantasy football circles.
Darren Waller 2020 Fantasy Football Preview
Darren Waller went from virtually unknown, to top-five tight end within one NFL season. Despite breaking out later than most players, he looks to build on his first 1,000-yard season and continue to improve as a player. As the Las Vegas Raiders’ leading receiver, he helped the team improve their win total, and at least remain in the conversation for a wild card spot until the end of the year. Last year he was a late-round flier in fantasy football redraft leagues, at times even going undrafted.
DeAndre Hopkins Fantasy Football Outlook (2020 Profile)
One of the biggest moves of the offseason was the Houston Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Hopkins has consistently been a top-five wide receiver in the league despite playing with a carousel of quarterbacks until Deshaun Watson arrived in Houston. For many, getting traded to yet another new quarterback would be cause for worry. However, Kyler Murray showed enough in his rookie season to inspire optimism around the team coming into 2020.
Ezekiel Elliott 2020 Fantasy Football Preview
Ezekiel Elliott has been a top fantasy football running back since he entered the league in 2016. He was part of a revival of the three-down back, after they were pronounced dead prematurely. His ability to both catch the ball and rush have continued to allow running backs to reign supreme in fantasy football, even with most leagues leaning towards PPR scoring. Elliott is expected to have yet another successful fantasy year and reward those who take him, likely as a top-three pick.
Kyler Murray Fantasy Football Outlook
Kyler Murray definitely lived up to his number one overall draft status as a rookie for the Arizona Cardinals. Despite his ranking, Murray fielded questions on whether his skillset would transition to the NFL, mainly due to his size. But he proved he could play, starting all 16 games as a rookie, and ending up as one of the best values at the position in fantasy football. This year, he is expected to notch in a top-five finish, skyrocketing his ADP in redraft compared to 2019.
Zack Moss 2020 Fantasy Football Outlook
When the Buffalo Bills took Zack Moss in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, some people were left scratching their heads. After all, the team also took a running back in the third round of last year’s draft, Devin Singletary. However, with Frank Gore out of the picture, Moss should be able to slide right into the lineup and make an immediate impact. Fantasy Football Outlook for Zack Moss in 2020 Better Fit Than Initially Seems Singletary had relatively respectable stats Buffalo last year.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Fantasy Football Outlook
The Kansas City Chiefs boast the most high-powered offense in the NFL. Reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes already has plenty of receivers to throw the ball to in Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and Mecole Hardman. If one were to point out a weakness, it is their running back room. Damien Williams has primarily served as their lead back since Kareem Hunt was cut. He has been solid, but not a game-changer.
Tua Tagovailoa Best Fantasy Football Landing Spots
Tua Tagovailoa is one of the most polarizing picks in the NFL draft for 2020. On one end, most agree that talent-wise, he is right up there with consensus number-one overall pick Joe Burrow. Many fans of teams that knew the 2019 season would not be kind to them were already chanting the catchphrase “Tank for Tua.” But 2019 ended up being a rocky year for Tagovailoa as well.
Fantasy Football: Best Team Fits for CeeDee Lamb
What are the best fits for CeeDee Lamb? The NFL Draft is set to proceed later this month. Sure, it will be in a modified format, but fans will still be able to watch as teams select players that they hope will be able to take their franchise to the next level. Lamb is one of those players. There is debate on if he will be the first wide receiver taken off the board, competing with Jerry Jeudy, and even Henry Ruggs.
Jarran Reed Re-Signs With the Seattle Seahawks
Jarran Reed has signed a two-year, $23 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. The deal carries with it keeps him with the organization through 2021. Reed has been a key piece of the Seahawks defense for the past four years. As an excellent run-stuffer just entering his prime, he will be a valuable asset for many seasons to come. The #Seahawks are re-signing DT Jarran Reed to a two-year, $23 million contract, source said. Short deal that gets a good player back to the market at age 29.
Michael Brockers Signs With Baltimore Ravens
Michael Brockers signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The deal carries with it $21 million in guarantees and keeps him with the organization until 2023. Brockers, an LSU product, spent the 2019 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The #Ravens are giving former #Rams DT Michael Brockers a 3-year, $30M deal, source said. His versatility had several teams interested.
Tom Brady to the Tennessee Titans Is a Perfect Fit
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) The NFL has been buzzing since after the Super Bowl about Tom Brady potentially leaving the New England Patriots.
Last Word on Football Episode 16: Philip Rivers Is Now a Florida Man
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on from the sidelines in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Here it is! The final episode for season one of the Last Word on Football podcast.
Last Word on Football Episode 15: Booger McFarland Needs to Ask Madden
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Monday Night Football commentator Booger Mcfarland before the Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams football game on November 25, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Welcome to another episode of the Last Word on Football podcast. This week your hosts Ryan Hawks and Seth Aplin talk about the playoffs and how terrible Booger McFarland is.
Last Word on Football Episode 13: Where was this Saquon Barkley all Year?
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants carries the ball as Kayvon Webster #38 of the Washington Redskins defends during overtime at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Welcome to this week’s very special Christmas episode of Last Word on Football with your hosts Ryan Hawks and Seth Aplin, along with producer Daniel Acevedo.
Last Word on Football Episode 11: Do the Dallas Cowboys and Jason Garrett Have the Clap?
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 05: Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett reacts to a play in game action during a NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys on December 05, 2019 in Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) After some more time off, this week Ryan Hawks and Seth Aplin don’t have video due to technical difficulties. Listen to them talk about things like how terrible the Dallas Cowboys are, yet Jason Garrett just keeps on clapping.
Chris Conley, Ryan Tannehill Featured on Week 13 Fantasy Football Watch List
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: Chris Conley #18 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for a touchdown during the game against the New York Jets at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) For many, Week 13 will be the final week of fantasy football. Whether it was injuries, poor drafting, or just plain bad luck, a good amount of teams are not going to make the playoffs.
Trey Edmunds, Nyheim Hines Featured on Week 12 Fantasy Football Watch List
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds (33) warms up prior to the National Football League game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on November 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The end is near. Or it may have already arrived for some fantasy football teams.
Last Word on Football Episode 9: Ryan Tannehill and Other Quarterbacks Named Ryan
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chiefs 35-32. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Week 10 of the NFL season has come and gone, and curiously, a lot of quarterbacks named Ryan are noteworthy this weekend. Ryan Finley got his first start for the hapless Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy Football Watch List: Noah Fant, J.D. McKissic, More
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 08: Noah Fant #87 of the Denver Broncos warms up before the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) As the final few weeks of the regular season of fantasy football draw near, the waiver wire is looking more and more like a wasteland. Finding a diamond in the rough who will actually produce is tough.
Michael Thomas, D.J. Chark Highlight Midseason Fantasy Football Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints in action during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) With the NFL season halfway in the books, it is time to five out the midseason fantasy football awards for wide receivers. Michael Thomas and Chris Godwin have been putting teams on their backs.
Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler Top Fantasy Football Midseason Awards
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers in the second half during their game against the Tennessee Titans at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) It is hard to believe the NFL season is already halfway over. Each team has played at least eight games, giving a good idea on what players ended up being fantasy gold, and which ones flopped.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Watch List: Parris Campbell, Hunter Renfrow, and More
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders is congratulated by Derek Carr #4 and Darren Waller #83 after he caught the winning touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Week 10 marks the beginning of the end for many fantasy football teams. Playoff hopes will officially be extinguished for many.
Week 9 Fantasy Football Watch List: Derek Carr, Dallas Goedert, and More
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Philadelphia Eagles Tight End Dallas Goedert (88) runs with the ball after making a catch during the first half of the National Football League game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills on October 27, 2019, at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) After this week, the midway point of the NFL season has passed. It seems like it only began, yet the landscape is starting to clear up.
Last Word on Football Episode 8: Bills Mafia and Dream Teams
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Quinton Spain #67, John Brown #15, and Josh Allen #17, all of the Buffalo Bills, celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on October 20, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) Welcome to Week 8 and Episode 8, the first week this season where the podcast episode and NFL week numbers line up.
Week 8 Fantasy Football Watch List: Corey Davis, Zach Pascal, More
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers to tie the game during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) Week 8’s fantasy football watch list is jam-packed full of pass catchers to fill in for the plethora of injuries or bye weeks fantasy football team owners might be dealing with.
Last Word on Football Episode 7: What is Jason Witten Wearing?
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 13: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) Welcome to episode seven of the Last Word on Football podcast. This week Ryan Hawks wears sunglasses to hide his shame from his Oakland Raiders losing to co-host Seth Aplin’s Green Bay Packers.
Aaron Jones Fantasy Outlook: It's Time to Sell
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers hands off to Aaron Jones #33 during the first half against the Oakland Raiders in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Aaron Jones has been one of the bigger draft values in fantasy football this season. So far, he has demolished his third-round ADP, clocking in as a top-five running back through the first part of the season.
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