Shervon Fakhimi

Fantasy Football Analyst

My name is Shervon Fakhimi and I am somehow a fantasy football analyst, writer, and podcaster for PlayerProfiler.com. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and fell in love with sports through the Los Angeles Lakers, Green Bay Packers, and the local University of Arkansas Razorbacks, where I graduated from in 2019 with a degree in Business Administration and minor in Marketing. I also picked up fantasy football around 2007 and haven’t looked back since, (for better or worse). Somehow, I have turned this blessing and curse of an obsession into a job talking and writing about the NFL and fantasy football.

I co-host ‘The Juice’ podcast along with The Podfather Matt Kelley and Ahaan Rungta. I also write an article every week during the NFL season called ‘Betting the Spread’ where I pick every NFL game against the spread and give fantasy notes for each matchup. This is in addition to offseason articles about dynasty, free agency, draft prospects, you name it. I’m pretty lucky. Anyway, follow me on Twitter @ShervonFakhimi if you want to interact with me about any and all things fantasy football, NBA, soccer, Hip Hop, Star Wars, Marvel, or anything created by the almighty and all-knowing Larry David.

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Who Got Next? WR Prospect Profile | Josh Downs

by Shervon Fakhimi

As we approach the NFL Draft. where is Josh Downs likely going to go? Who does he compare to? Where should Dynasty gamers value him?

Who Got Next? | Part 1: Zay Flowers

by Shervon Fakhimi

This series is dedicated to breaking down the prospects of the 2023 rookie class. What round should Flowers expect to be drafted? What showed up on tape? Can Zay Flowers become a difference-maker in the NFL and in fantasy football?

Betting the Spread: Super Bowl

by Shervon Fakhimi

This is Betting the Spread: Super Bowl Edition! What matchups are going to prove the most vital as the game unfolds? What do bettors need to know before the big game kicks off on Sunday?

Betting the Spread: Conference Championships

by Shervon Fakhimi

This is Betting the Spread: Conference Championships! Which bets provide the most value in this pivotal week in the NFL? What should bettors be paying attention to before they lay down their bets?

Betting the Spread: Divisional Round

by Shervon Fakhimi

It is time for the Divisional Round NFL Playoffs! Which spreads should bettors be focused on in this all-too-important week in the NFL? Where can bettors find value on NFL spreads and totals?

Betting the Spread: Wild Card Weekend

by Shervon Fakhimi

It's NFL Playoff time! The NFL kicks off its playoffs with the Wild Card weekend! What bets provide the most value in this all-important first round of the NFL playoffs?

Betting the Spread: Week 18

by Shervon Fakhimi

Week 18 in the NFL season can be tricky. However, there is still value to be had in the betting markets. What NFL spreads and totals provide the most value for bettors this week? Which lines should be avoided at all costs? How do bettors get an edge week in and week out betting the NFL?

Betting the Spread Week 17 - A Winning Week

by Shervon Fakhimi

It's time to break down the matchups for the NFL's Week 17 slate of games. Where can bettors find value when betting the spread in Week 17?

Betting the Spread Week 16

by Shervon Fakhimi

Week 16 of the NFL season is upon us! Hopefully, you are still alive in the semi-final round of the fantasy football playoffs! What bets should we be making this week? Who should we be starting in our fantasy football matchups to secure a spot in the fantasy football championship game?!

Betting the Spread Week 15

by Shervon Fakhimi

Week 15 is here, and it's time to make some picks against the spread in the NFL! Which bets provide the most value this week? How can bettors find an edge?

Betting the Spread: Week 14 - It's Knight Time

by Shervon Fakhimi

Osborn himself has had a great fantasy day against the Lions. He has played at least 60-percent of the Vikings snaps in all but one game this season. Osborn should be on the field often in one of the highest-scoring games of the week. I love him as a DFS shot and think he's a solid flex play in season-long leagues if you need to play him.

Betting the Spread Week 13 | Fields Returns

by Shervon Fakhimi

Justin Fields practiced in full on Thursday and is averaging 6.84 yards per carry this season. He has at least 47 rushing yards in every game since Week 3, at least 60 yards in every game since Week 6, and at least one rushing touchdown in every game since Week 7. David Montgomery ran for 122 yards at an 8.13 yards per carry clip against Green Bay in Week 2. Fields and Montgomery, heck even Darrynton Evans if he gets 10 touches again like he did last week, is set to smash against this Packers' defense.

Betting the Spread: Week 12

by Shervon Fakhimi

Rachaad White's 3.6 true yards per carry is nothing to write home about, and that number is so low in part to how beat up the Bucs' offensive line has been. But luckily, they get the Browns and the league's worst run defense according to Football Outsiders' run defense DVOA metric. White looks like an RB1 option this week if Fournette can't go. Both would be RB2s in the event Fournette can go.

Betting the Spread: Week 11

by Shervon Fakhimi

Remember when I was bummed that Parris Campbell's breakout was going to get halted because the Colts switched to Sam Ehlinger at quarterback? Well, now I feel worse because I don't have him anywhere, and Matt Ryan is back. Campbell is finally happening! Here are his numbers in the last three games Matt Ryan has been under center for the Colts: 32 targets, 24 receptions, 203 yards, and three touchdowns. Campbell now leads wide receivers in slot snaps with 385 and is No. 4 in routes run with 347.

Betting the Spread: Week 10

by Shervon Fakhimi

This is Betting the Spread: Week 10 in the NFL. Just because we were approaching .500 didn't mean we wanted to go .500. After a scorching 10-4 week in Week 8, Week 9 didn't treat us as well. A 5-5-2 mark puts us at 59-64-4 on the season. We still have plenty of time to get back to .500, but we're also past the mid-point of the NFL season. Hopefully, we get there this week. Let's get Week 10 rolling!

Betting the Spread Week 9

by Shervon Fakhimi

Remember last week when I hyped up Mike Gesicki and talked about how good a matchup the Lions are for tight ends? If you don't, here's a refresher. The Lions have conceded a touchdown and/or allowed at least 49 receiving yards to a tight end in every game except against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3. Sure enough, Mike Gesicki found the end zone last week. Enter Robert Tonyan. Tonyan's usage has been spotty this season, but it also has been ramping up lately.

Betting the Spread: NFL Week 8 - We're Back Again

by Shervon Fakhimi

Here's the good news: we had another winning week! That makes three of the last four weeks victorious against Las Vegas. That's awesome! The bad news is, we only went 7-6 again. We're still below .500 for the season at 44-55-2. But we're making progress, and that's all that matters here. All we're trying to do here is win bets and fantasy matchups. We're in the thick of the NFL season now. We should know by now which teams are good, which ones aren't, and what these teams' tendencies are. This should help us not only hit more bets but also find out who is poised for big fantasy performances. I feel like we're about to make a big push here. Let's get Week 8 rolling!

Beginner's Guide to Sports Betting - Back to Basics

by Shervon Fakhimi

So, you want to get into sports betting? America is starting to embrace sports betting as it becomes more mainstream across the country. Perhaps those on the fence may want to begin their betting careers. Well, allow us to show you the ropes. There are multiple ways to make a bet. We go through each avenue here and how those bets go about cashing. This is a Beginner's Guide to Sports Betting!

Betting the Spread: NFL Week 7 - A Winning Week

by Shervon Fakhimi

When you thought things couldn't get worse for Terry McLaurin at the QB position, it did. Carson Wentz isn't giving McLaurin the love his previous QBs were. McLaurin's 16.4-percent target share ranks No. 57 among wide receivers. His 15.5-percent target rate ranks No. 83. Even the targets he is getting aren't moving the needle. McLaurin's target quality rating ranks No. 27 at receiver, and his 7.4 target accuracy is No. 50. But Carson Wentz injured a finger on his throwing hand and will miss 4-6 weeks. Enter Taylor Heinicke. Is Taylor Heinicke good? Not really! I thought Wentz was going to be an upgrade entering this season.

Betting the Spread: NFL Week 6 - Breece Hall Breakout

by Shervon Fakhimi

Happy Breece Hall dance party! We've been marching toward the breakout with Hall's gradual increase in playing time and workload, but we officially got there last week. And to be honest, this breakout happened even sooner than I thought it would. Remember back in Week 1 when I wrote about how second-round rookie running backs start slow? Well, for a brief summary: rookie second-round running backs since 2012 leading up to the 2022 season that registered at least 150 touches averaged 9.8 PPR points per game in their first career NFL games. In the last five games of their rookie season? 15.62.

Betting the Spread: NFL Week 5 - We're Back

by Shervon Fakhimi

The New York Giants are running out of receivers. Wan'Dale Robinson has been hurt. Sterling Shepard is out for the season. Kadarius Toney has been hurt and is in the doghouse. Kenny Golladay's dust sprained his MCL and is out for a few weeks. Now, Richie James is nursing a sprained ankle. Even Daniel Jones AND Tyrod Taylor sustained injuries last week. Saquon Barkley ran for 146 yards on 31 carries last week. Green Bay possesses the No. 5-worst run defense according to Football Outsiders' rush DVOA metric. Barkley is the New York Giants' offense, and he'll need to produce for the Giants if they have any chance at being competitive. Hammer the RB1 this week.

Betting the Spread: NFL Week 4 - Turning the Corner

by Shervon Fakhimi

Dalvin Cook sustained yet another injury to his shoulder that has bothered him for years. Backup Alexander Mattison has risen to the occasion in Cook's absence in the last three seasons. In the five full games Cook has missed since 2020, Mattison has averaged 21.4 carries, 90.2 yards, and 0.6 touchdowns per game while adding five targets per game and 0.4 touchdowns through the air. The Saints' run defense has not been as stout this season as we've been accustomed to them being. They stifled Leonard Fournette (24 carries-65 yards), but Cordarrelle Patterson (22 carries-120 yards-1 touchdown) and Christian McCaffrey (25 carries-108 yards) had their share of success. The Saints' defense skews closer to the Tampa matchup than the other two, but we'll see. Mattison is a fine RB2 this week if Dalvin misses.

Betting the NFL Spread Week 3: How the Bad Luck Turns

by Shervon Fakhimi

Raise your hand if you have as many receptions this NFL season as Cole Kmet! Also, raise your hand if you had just as many receiving yards as Darnell Mooney last week. Congratulations! For reasons I'm unaware of, the Bears coaching staff has decided to abandon the notion of throwing the ball. Why? I don't know. The Bears have thrown the ball 28 times through two games which is easily the lowest in the NFL.

NFL Week 2: Betting Against the Spread

by Shervon Fakhimi

First, I love the over on this game. Second, I like the Commanders and think they win outright with Detroit's rash of injuries that includes star running back D'Andre Swift and offensive line anchors Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker. Keep an eye on their status as the week goes on but their activity at practice hasn't been promising.

Betting the Spread: Week 1 NFL Picks and Fantasy Notes

by Shervon Fakhimi

Football is back! It's been a minute, but we finally made it through. Now, we all begin our journeys of winning our leagues, watching some good ball, and maybe winning a few bets along the way. That's where I come in. Betting the spread in the NFL can be tough, but it is not impossible. Over the season, for PlayerProfiler EDGE, I'll be making picks against the spread for each game of the NFL season. Last year, I was well above .500, so hopefully that continues in 2022. Let's get off to a great start to the 2022 season. Welcome back football!

Is Diontae Johnson This Year's Allen Robinson?

by Shervon Fakhimi

Johnson reminds me a lot of Allen Robinson from a year ago. Remember when Andy Dalton and rookie Justin Fields were the best quarterbacks Robinson was going to play with? Mitchell Trubisky, ironically now teammates with Johnson, was hardly a world beater with the Bears, but he and Robinson definitely had a healthy connection.

Five Offenses Slated to Improve in 2022

by Shervon Fakhimi

Nailing the teams who are poised to make these jumps can help fantasy gamers pinpoint values others may ignore. Five teams, in particular, can make such a leap. Targeting players in value spots on these teams can provide a spark to fantasy teams across the globe. This article covers five offenses slated to improve in 2022.

It's Time to Fade Amari Cooper

by Shervon Fakhimi

Has there been a player, heading into a fantasy football draft, where summoning the will to hit the draft button takes everything out of you? Any time he's there for you to draft, you shrug and ignore him because you don't really want him? I've felt that way about a myriad of players but especially so regarding Amari Cooper.

Chris Godwin vs DeAndre Hopkins

by Shervon Fakhimi

Picking between two evenly qualified players is difficult. One of those choices could very well come down to one like Chris Godwin vs DeAndre Hopkins. These two are both solidified fantasy stars but have question marks. Who do we take? Let's try to find out.

Why Does No One Care About Kyle Trask?

by Shervon Fakhimi

What if I told you that a quarterback who lit up the SEC got drafted to one of the best offenses in the NFL and a team whose starting quarterback has already planned an escape hatch from the organization? Sounds interesting, huh? Then allow me to ask another question: why does no one care about Kyle Trask in dynasty formats?

The Late Round Value Running Back in Kansas City

by Shervon Fakhimi

It's fun to hypothesize who the next late-round breakout running back candidate is going to be. One running back who could be this year's Mitchell-level late-round breakout is a blast from the past: Kansas City Chiefs veteran running back Jerick McKinnon.

The Forgotten Fantasy Veterans to Target in 2022

by Shervon Fakhimi

Everyone wants the new, flashy thing. It could be a car or a gaming console. It could also be young, rising NFL player looking to make a name for themselves for their fantasy teams. Sometimes, old reliable can get the job done, and that's the case with these five players.

2022 NFC UDFAs

by Shervon Fakhimi

Seattle's quarterback room consists of Drew Lock, Geno Smith, and Jacob Eason. Neither Levi Lewis nor Kaleb Eleby will emerge out of training camp as the successor to Russell Wilson, but why couldn't they make the 53? Levi Lewis has mobility (1,088 career rushing yards and 14 career rushing touchdowns) and experience operating a run-first offense. Lewis fits how Seattle wants to run (key word: run) their offense and likely has the edge between him and Eleby of making the 53. It will be an uphill climb for either of them.

2022 AFC UDFAs

by Shervon Fakhimi

There were 262 names called during the weekend of the 2022 NFL Draft, but those aren't the only players who make the transition to the pros. Every year there are undrafted players who make an impact and become marquee names after the NFL overlooked them. 2022 surely won't be an exception, so it's worth tracking where these guys land. Every AFC undrafted free agent among fantasy football-relevant positions is listed below. Justyn Ross led a national-champion team that also boasted Tee Higgins, Hunter Renfrow, Amari Rodgers, and Travis Etienne in receiving yards as a true freshman with 1,000. Per Dwain McFarland of PFF, Ross' career 2.99 yards per route run was the best in the 2022 wide receiver class. He only went undrafted because of a spinal fusion surgery before his junior season. Ross is a great wide receiver project. If he makes the team, he has the chance to work his way onto the same field with Patrick Mahomes. If that happens, he will be very fantasy relevant.

2022 NFL Draft Losers

by Shervon Fakhimi

Are the Chicago Bears trying to get Justin Fields killed? Chicago's 74.5-percent Protection Rate with Fields under center ranked No. 33 among qualified quarterbacks. The Bears are bad and will likely have plenty of garbage time for Fields to exploit, but it’s hard to get excited about him for fantasy this season with how pedestrian his supporting cast is. At least Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet, and David Montgomery will be fed extensively. Perhaps A.J. Brown's arrival convinces Jalen Hurts and the Eagles coaching staff to let it fly all over the field and more often. But in a low-volume passing offense with a quarterback who is still improving as a passer, loves to run, and has other very capable pass-catchers to feed as well, it's fair to wonder. Brown still has WR1 upside. But it is going to be harder to tap into that upside as currently constituted in Philadelphia than it was when he was in Tennessee.

2022 NFL Draft Winners

by Shervon Fakhimi

Kenny Pickett ultimately got the draft capital and landing spot anybody would’ve wanted from this pedestrian quarterback class. He may not be a fantasy superstar. But he’s going to be the Steelers quarterback of the future, will start games sooner than later, and has a superb cast of weapons. He’s going to be fantasy relevant soon. Even if it’s without as juicy a ceiling as most other first-round quarterback prospects. Rashod Bateman gave a glimpse of his brilliance during his rookie season, and it was enough for the Ravens to not only trade Hollywood Brown, but NOT bring in another receiver during the draft. Bateman was as stellar a draft prospect as anybody in last year’s stacked class and now has the chance to show it. There might not have been a bigger winner from the draft weekend.

2022 NFL Free Agency Winners

by Shervon Fakhimi

Derek Carr was great last season and now gets Davante Adams to throw the ball to. He finished as the QB14 in fantasy last season but should improve upon it with the best receiver in the NFL at his disposal and a loaded division with shootout potential. There will be many startable quarterback options this season. Carr is firmly entrenched as one. Chase Edmonds is already one of the best receivers out of the backfield and will get the opportunity to showcase more of that skillset this season in a revamped Miami offense that saw them acquire Terron Armstead and Tyreek Hill. Miami's offensive line should hold up better than the last two seasons while plenty of space should be created underneath as defenses have to deal with both Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The Dolphins offense will improve as a whole, and Edmonds looks like a big beneficiary.

2022 NFL Second Draft Part 4: David Njoku

by Shervon Fakhimi

David Njoku is a big-time athlete at the tight end position. So much so that the Cleveland Browns took him in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. They used a first-round pick on him for good reason, but he hasn't lived up to that draft capital. Much of it can be excused to a very poor situation. David Njoku is a talented NFL tight end. That has never been in dispute. But circumstances have not fully allowed for those talents to flourish in the NFL. A right situation after free agency could finally free him up to do so. We’ll see what ultimately will happen in free agency that begins on March 15th, but he is worth buying now before his value potentially explodes in a couple of weeks.

2022 NFL Second Draft Candidate Part 3: D.J. Chark

by Shervon Fakhimi

D.J. Chark didn’t play much in his rookie season. But, he broke out in 2019 to the tune of 73 receptions on 118 targets for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games. After finishing 2019 as the WR16 in fantasy football, he tumbled to a WR50 finish and was the WR42 on a per-game basis. That is not going to get the job done at all. I personally believe that the 2019 D.J. Chark is closer to the real thing. Though his 2020 season was concerning, the 2019 season is the one we’ve seen him start and finish without a myriad of injuries. If he really is a receiver of the caliber he showed that year, and lands in a situation conducive to fantasy success, he will get back to putting big-time numbers. That scenario is very much in his range of outcomes, making him a buy in dynasty and best-ball leagues before free agency kicks off.

2022 NFL Second Draft Candidate Part 2: Rashaad Penny

by Shervon Fakhimi

Using a first-round pick on a running back is not smart business in today’s NFL. But Rashaad Penny's prospect profile warranted an early selection when he declared for the 2018 NFL Draft. The problem for Penny was that he could not beat out the incumbent Chris Carson. Though he did flash as a rookie with a couple of touchdowns and a 108-yard outing on 12 carries against the Los Angeles Rams, he registered 85 carries to 247 for Carson. The 2019 season was the year Penny showed his worth. Rashaad Penny was a gifted running back when he entered the NFL, and still is. Injuries have gotten in the way of him shining the way he was supposed to like he did to close the 2021 season. With plenty of teams needing a running back in free agency, he will be a hot commodity. If he stays healthy, he will reward not only any NFL team who signs him but any fantasy gamer who acquires him. He is a buy in dynasty leagues as someone who will not cost a premium but has league-winning RB1 upside.

2022 NFL Combine Winners: Breece Hall, Christian Watson, Skyy Moore

by Shervon Fakhimi

Breece Hall's resume is as sparkling as one a college running back could create. His tape and production already made him a nearly indestructible running back. But him blowing up the Combine was the last piece to make him a bulletproof prospect. To make matters even better, won’t turn 21 until May 31st, more than a month after he hears his name called. He should be the first running back to hear his name called among his class both in the NFL Draft and in upcoming fantasy drafts. Whoa! Well, hello there Christian Watson! He may not have lit the college football landscape on fire the way Breece Hall did. But, he did manage to accumulate a robust College Dominator Rating/College YPR combo. Watson blew up the Senior Bowl with his dynamic skillset and then did the same at the Combine with his otherworldly athleticism. Doing so solidified him as a likely Day 2 draft pick at the minimum and possibly a first-round pick in late April. When it comes to winners of the Combine and the draft season, perhaps no player did so as emphatically.

2022 Second Draft QB Candidate: Mitchell Trubisky

by Shervon Fakhimi

It's not uncommon for a high draft pick, especially a first-rounder, to get a second chance despite early career struggles. For many, especially quarterbacks, all they need is that change of scenery to get their career back on track. If there's a guy that's going to follow in the footsteps of Ryan Tannehill and Jameis Winston and thrive in new digs, the best candidate to do so among 2022's crop of free agents is Mitchell Trubisky. Mitchell Trubisky has a top-12 points per game finish to his name. However, his three other seasons were all outside the top 25. Yes, it is more than fair to be skeptical. But that brings us back to the entire purpose of this article: finding treasure out of someone else’s trash. We’ve seen his ceiling as a top-12 option, it costs almost nothing to see if he can get there again. Which, he could in the right situation.

Week 18 Preview: Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions

by Shervon Fakhimi

The Packers have not only clinched the NFC North divisional title, but also the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams have campaigned to play in this meaningless game for the Packers, but odds are they will sit out a significant portion of the game, if not all of it. For gamers playing in Week 18, or those eager to make DFS lineups, wait for confirmation as to whether or not key veteran skill players will play. The only fantasy option from this Lions passing attack is Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was a league winner for many. His Target Share over the last five weeks? 32.2-percent. To put that in context, Cooper Kupp's 32.3-percent Target Share ranks No. 2 in the league. For Week 18 and DFS purposes, there's no reason to think St. Brown will stop now. He's a strong WR2 play.

Week 17 Matchup Preview: Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers

by Shervon Fakhimi

In the nine games Dalvin Cook has started and finished, he has registered at least 20 touches in eight. He has an 80.9-percent (No. 3 among qualified running backs) Opportunity Share and averages 5.0 (No. 25) Yards Per Touch. He was activated from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday, meaning he now has the golden ticket to swinging fantasy title games this week against Green Bay's second-worst run defense per Football Outsiders' run defense DVOA metric. Since Week 15, Aaron Jones has 25 carries and eight targets compared to Dillon's 16 carries and four targets. Jones is almost doubling Dillon in routes run in that span too, with a 29-16 advantage. Dillon still saw 12 touches last week to Jones' 17, and is as good a candidate as there is to punch in a touchdown at the goal line, but he is not a player that must be inserted into lineups anymore.

Week 16 Matchup Preview: Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers

by Shervon Fakhimi

Cleveland has no choice but to ride Nick Chubb down the stretch if they want to save their season. With all that ails their passing attack, Chubb is who the offense is built around and needs to be emphasized during the next three weeks. Even though his receiving work lags behind, he's a lock for a heavy workload and gets the No. 25-ranked run defense according to Football Outsiders' run defense DVOA metric. He is a locked and loaded RB1 this week. What more is there to say about Davante Adams? His dominance is so overwhelming that the Baltimore Ravens and their depleted secondary resorted to having *two* defensive backs line up against him before the snap. He will likely see plenty of action against Cleveland's Denzel Ward, who is PlayerProfiler's No. 3-ranked cornerback. But as he's proven time and time again, he is matchup-proof and will produce for fantasy gamers no matter the circumstance. Like Thanos, Adams is inevitable.

Week 15 Matchup Preview: Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers

by Shervon Fakhimi

Everything is still chugging along on the Najee Harris bandwagon. Harris ranks first among all running backs in Snap Share (85.9-percent), Opportunity Share (87.9-percent), and Weighted Opportunities (260). He's No. 3 in carries with 237 of them, and second in targets with 75 on the season. When looking up workhorse in the dictionary, a picture of Harris shows up. You've ridden him this far; why stop now? He isn't Derrick Henry, but D'Onta Foreman has passed the test of filling his shoes. For the second consecutive game, Foreman led the way for the run-heaviest team in the NFL. Not only is he getting the majority of the work, but he's been heavily utilized in the red zone as well, which is what every fantasy gamer yearns for from their running back. Everything is set up for Foreman to smash this week.

Week 14 Matchup Preview: New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Chargers

by Shervon Fakhimi

Austin Ekeler did not play his best game last week, coughing the rock twice in what could have cost the Chargers the game. However, he still crushed for fantasy off the heels of another touchdown and five more receptions. Remember when Ekeler couldn't score touchdowns? Me either. He's already up to 15 (!!!) on the season. He has 45 red zone touches, which is No. 3 among running backs. This drastic change in usage around the goal line has transformed him into a league winner. After registering three targets in his first two games of the season, Saquon Barkley has seen at least five in every other game. He just hauled in nine targets this last week after running 30 routes. The nine targets were the most he's seen all season, and the 30 routes were tied for second on the team. His usage is elite, and he is set up to smash this week. The ride has been bumpy, but the payoff will come this week.

Week 12 Matchup Preview: Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers

by Shervon Fakhimi

Week 12 showcases two games that feature two teams with seven or more wins. The Tennessee Titans facing the New England Patriots makes one of the said matchups. The other is this article's featured showdown: the 7-3 Los Angeles Rams traveling north to take on the 8-3 Green Bay Packers. One point separates these two in the eyes of Vegas, who view the Rams as the favorite. This matchup intrigues from all angles, so analyzing it is a must. The Packers are an hour away from punching the clock on their night shift, while the Rams woke up from a good night's sleep. The states of these two teams are polar opposites after the Rams came off a bye last week, while the Packers are battered and bruised with their bye next week. Vegas likes the Rams as one-point favorites, and it's hard to find fault in their process.

Back to Basics: Why Bryan Edwards RULES!

by Shervon Fakhimi

Bryan Edwards was a beast in college and now he's manifesting that talent at the next level. In a league full of world-class athletes at wide receiver, His efficiency numbers rank on-par with the best. He is currently averaging 20.7 (No. 2 among qualified wide receivers) yards per reception and 11.4 (No. 7) yards per target. That is a testament to his talent. It also is a benefit having Derek Carr throwing him passes at quarterback. Bryan Edwards is a monster talent at the wide receiver position. He is already producing at great efficiency and has room for more. However, he's unproven at the NFL level. But he has never had the opportunity that stands in front of him now. He's never had the chance to truly become the alpha receiver he's capable of being. This is what fantasy football gamers and managers have been waiting for. Now is the time for Bryan Edwards to become a star. Don't miss out on the ride.