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Damien Williams is a hot fantasy football stock and it makes perfect sense

by jlincoln2, January 31, 2019

Damien Williams has the tools of workhorse back for the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s been a dominant pass catcher and runner for the Chief’s throughout the end of the regular season and playoffs. He figures to get a huge role for the Chief’s in 2019.

Damien Williams has an opportunity to return RB1 level value outside the first few rounds of redraft leagues. Williams would also be a must-buy in dynasty leagues assuming the Chiefs do not sign a top tier free agent running back or select a running back in the first couple rounds of the NFL Draft.

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What to expect from Calvin Ridley in 2019

by Taylor Smith, January 31, 2019

The best driver of fantasy football scoring is opportunity.  Calvin Ridley scoffed at that idea last season, as his 15.2-percent target share ranked No. 70 among WRs.  This is largely due to the presence of Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu, both of whom are under contract for 2019.  

Ridley was among the top five wideouts in PlayerProfiler’s signature efficiency metric, Production Premium.  His +25.6 Production Premium was easily best among rookies and was fourth-best among qualified receivers, but that number never carries over from year to year.

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Albert Wilson and Robert Foster were hyper-efficient breakout wide receivers

by Clint Hale, January 29, 2019

Albert Wilson was performing up to is prospect profile in 2018 before his hip injury. He had a +60.6-percent Target Premium (No. 1) and a +28.2 Production Premium, which ranked No. 10 among receivers with at least 20 targets.

Despite his meager college profile and failure to get drafted, Robert Foster’s NFL success as a rookie is undeniable. Grab this speedy receiver this off-season, before he gets increased volume and truly breaks out, as the Bills’ No. 1 receiver.

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Decoding Denver Backfield Value Den: Royce Freeman or Phillip Lindsay?

by Clint Hale, January 26, 2019

Zooming out, Freeman’s size, athleticism, and college production put him in rare company. Fortunately, the risk that he never achieves fantasy RB1 status is now build into his dynasty trade value. The risk is low, and the reward is high.

Despite a breakout rookie season, Lindsay’s risk is higher and his upside is lower than Royce Freeman, a classic sell-high candidate in dynasty leagues.

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A Giant Decision: Dwayne Haskins or Kyler Murray?

by Taylor Smith, January 24, 2019

The Giants need to select a QB before the prime of their elite skill players is squandered. By all statistics and metrics, Eli Manning is sufficiently washed. Taking a QB in the 2019 NFL Draft the only way to save the next few years of the team.

The Giants are currently the only team in the top-6 with a pressing need at QB. They will have their choice of the field, but the decision will likely come down to Dwayne Haskins or Kyler Murray. Both have strengths and weaknesses, but the Giants decision will give us an insight on their plans for the future.

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