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  • The NFL Numbers Game Week 8: The Stats You Need to Know

    The NFL Numbers Game Week 8: The Stats You Need to Know

    Eight weeks into the NFL season, and almost nothing looks quite the way we imagined it back in August. Thankfully, we did get a few things right. Jahmyr Gibbs has opposing coordinators questioning their life choices, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is putting up numbers that belong in a video game. On the other hand, Mike Gesicki

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: November 4th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on The NFL Numbers Game Week 8: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Antonio Williams, ashton jeanty, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, Bo Nix, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brevyn Spann-Ford, bryce young, bucky irving, Carson Wentz, ceedee lamb, Christian Watson, D.J. Moore, Dandre swift, demario douglas, Denzel Boston, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, Efton Chism, Eli Raridon, Emanuel Wilson, Garnder Minshew, Greg Dulcich, harold fannin, hunter henry, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Jacoby Brissett, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, jaylen warren, Jonah Coleman, Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson, K.C. Concepcion, Kenneth Walker, kyle monangai, Kyle Williams, kyler murray, Kyren Williams, Ladd McConkey, lamar jackson, Mack Hollins, Makai Lemon, mason taylor, Max Brosmer, Michael Wilson, Mike Gesicki, mike washington, ollie gordon, puka nacua, rashod bateman, RJ Harvey, Romeo Doubs, Sam LaPorta, stefon diggs, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, tony pollard, trevor lawrence, Trey McBride, Treylon Burks, tyler huntley, Zach Charbonnet, Zay Flowers
  • Antonio Williams

    Week 9 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football Team

    Well, well, well...here we are in Week 9. The Titans and Steelers are taking the week off, so hopefully you aren't scrambling to replace too much of your lineup. If you are, well, that's what we're here for. This week's waiver wire has a little bit of everything. A quarterback change in Arizona, a rookie

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 2nd, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wire0 Comments on Week 9 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football TeamTags: A.J. Brown, Adonai Mitchell, AJ Barner, Alec Pierce, Antonio Williams, Austin Ekeler, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, Brenton Strange, Brock Bowers, Brock Purdy, Buffalo Bills, chad ryland, Chimere Dike, chris rodriguez, Christian McCaffrey, Cyrus Allen, Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys, Dalton Kincaid, Darius Cooper, Davis Allen, demario douglas, devin singletary, Drake Maye, Drew Stevens, Dylan Sampson, eddy piñeiro, Eli Raridon, Emmett Johnson, gardner minshew, george kittle, hunter henry, isaiah likely, J.J. McCarthy, Jacoby Brissett, jared goff, jason sanders, jaylen warren, Joe Burrow, Jonah Coleman, Jordyn Tyson, Kaelon Black, keenan allen, Kenneth Walker, Kirk Cousins, lamar jackson, Mack Hollins, malachi fields, Malik Nabers, Malik Washington, Malik willis, matthew stafford, michael mayer, michael penix, Mike Gesicki, new orleans saints, New York Giants, Patrick Mahomes, Quentin Johnston, Quinshon Judkins, Romeo Doubs, Ryan Flournoy, Sam Darnold, Seth McGowen, stefon diggs, tampa bay buccaneers, Terry McLaurin, tony pollard, travis kelce, tyjae spears, tyler allgeier, Tyler Bass, wil lutz
  • The NFL Numbers Game Week 6: The Stats You Need to Know

    The NFL Numbers Game Week 6: The Stats You Need to Know

    Week 6 gave us plenty to talk about, with some familiar faces stepping up, a few unexpected names getting involved, and some big target totals that didn’t exactly translate into big fantasy performances. Green Bay’s receiving corps is getting interesting, Kansas City is still trying to make things work with a depleted group, and a

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: October 21st, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on The NFL Numbers Game Week 6: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Adonai Mitchell, Alvin Kamara, ashton jeanty, audric estime, bhayshul tuten, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, Bo Nix, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Brock Purdy, C.J. Donaldson, caleb williams, cam skattebo, cam ward, Carnell Tate, Christian Watson, Colston Loveland, D.K. Metcalf, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Kincaid, Darnell Mooney, Darnell Washington, demario douglas, DeVonta Smith, Dylan Sampson, Emeka Egbuka, Garrett Wilson, Germie Bernard, hunter henry, J.J. McCarthy, ja'kobi lane, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, jaleel mclaughlin, Jalen Coker, jaylen warren, Jonathan Taylor, Kalif Raymond, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, kendre miller, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Walker, Ladd McConkey, luther burden, Marvin Harrison Jr., Matthew Golden, Mike Evans, Najee harris, Omar Cooper, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, Raheim Sanders, Rashee Rice, rashod bateman, Rico Dowdle, roman wilson, Rome Odunze, Sam Darnold, Tanner McKee, Tetairoa McMillan, Tyquan Thornton, Tyrone Tracy, Xavier Worthy, Zay Flowers
  • Demario Douglas

    Week 7 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football Team

    Four teams are on bye this week, which means Josh Allen and a whole lot of other fantasy-relevant players are taking the week off right when we need them most. Because apparently, managing injuries and trying to figure out which running back might actually get a meaningful workload wasn't enough. There are still some worthwhile

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: October 19th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 7 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football TeamTags: A.J. Brown, AJ Barner, Alec Pierce, Austin Ekeler, baker mayfield, Bam Knight, bhayshul tuten, bijan robinson, Bo Nix, Brian Robinson, C.J. Stroud, cade otton, cam skattebo, chad ryland, chase mclaughlin, Daniel Carlson, demario douglas, deshaun watson, devin singletary, Drake Maye, dylan laube, Dylan Sampson, Emmett Johnson, Geno Smith, Germie Bernard, J.J. McCarthy, ja'kobi lane, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, jaleel mclaughlin, jalen hurts, jalen royals, Jalon Daniels, jameis winston, james cook, Jawhar Jordan, Jeremiyah Love, Joe Burrow, joey slye, Jordyn Tyson, josh allen, justin herbert, keenan allen, Kenyon Sadiq, kimani vidal, Konata Mumpfield, Kyle Pitts, Mack Hollins, Malik Washington, michael mayer, michael penix, Michael Pittman, mike washington, Najee harris, new orleans saints, Omar Cooper Jr., pierre strong, Quinshon Judkins, Romeo Doubs, roschon johnson, Ryan Flournoy, Sam Darnold, saquon barkley, T. J. Hockenson, Tanner McKee, tennessee titans, Trey Smack, tyler higbee, Tyrone Tracy
  • Blake Corum

    Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 6

    Fantasy football has a funny way of making us forget everything we thought we knew. Give a guy one good week, and suddenly we're ready to trust him with our playoff hopes. Give another guy a few bad games, and we're wondering if it's time to cut our losses. Week 6 is no exception, especially

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: October 17th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 6Tags: Aaron Rodgers, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, braelon allen, Breece Hall, caleb williams, Case Keenum, D.K. Metcalf, Dameon Pierce, Drake London, Germie Bernard, Kalif Raymond, Kyle Pitts, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, luther burden, marshawn lloyd, Michael Pittman, Omarion Hampton, roman wilson, Rome Odunze, tyler huntley, tyson bagent, Zay Flowers
  • The NFL Numbers Game Week 4: The Stats You Need to Know

    The NFL Numbers Game Week 4: The Stats You Need to Know

    Four weeks into the season, and I think we've officially reached the point where I'm just accepting things. Michael Wilson is a target hog. Chris Olave is apparently never coming off the field. Sam LaPorta is back in the conversation. Tyson Bagent made the Bears offense make sense. The Chargers running back room is a

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: October 7th, 2026Categories: Featured, RedraftComments Off on The NFL Numbers Game Week 4: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Alec Pierce, Antonio Williams, Ashton Dulin, Athan Kaliakmanis, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, braelon allen, Brock Bowers, bryce young, C.J. Stroud, cade otton, cam skattebo, Carnell Tate, ceedee lamb, Chris Olave, Christian McCaffrey, Colston Loveland, cooper rush, D.J. Moore, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Kincaid, Darius Cooper, Darnell Washington, davante adams, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, Dohnte Meyers, Dylan Sampson, Garrett Wilson, Geno Smith, isaiah likely, Ja'Marr Chase, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jalon Daniels, Jameson Williams, Javonte Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jaylen Waddle, jordan love, josh allen, Josh Downs, Justin Jefferson, Keaton Mitchell, keenan allen, Keon Coleman, kimani vidal, kyler murray, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, Laquon Treadwell, luther burden, Malik Nabers, Marcus Mariota, michael mayer, michael penix, Michael Pittman, Michael Wilson, Nick Foles, Noah Gray, Omarion Hampton, puka nacua, Quinshon Judkins, r.j. harvey, Rashee Rice, rhamondre stevenson, roman wilson, Rome Odunze, Ryan Tannehill, Sam LaPorta, stefon diggs, T. J. Hockenson, travis kelce, TreVeyon Henderson, trevor lawrence, tucker kraft, tyler huntley, Tyler Warren, Tyquan Thornton, tyson bagent, wandale robinson, Zay Flowers
  • Juwan Johnson, TE, New Orleans Saints

    Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 4

    Welcome back to the weekly weather report you actually care about: Fire & Ice. (Ok, maybe you care about the actual Week 4 weather reports too, but that's besides the point). The forecast for Week 4 is looking a little all over the place. Some players are heating up at exactly the right time, while others have

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: October 3rd, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 4Tags: Andrew Beck, bijan robinson, braelon allen, Breece Hall, bryce young, chris brooks, Christian Gonzalez, Dalton Kincaid, darren waller, David Montgomery, dj moore, George Pickens, green bay packers, Isaiah Davis, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jalen Coker, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jordan Addison, josh allen, Josh Downs, Josh Jacobs, joshua dobbs, juwan johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Walker, Kenyon Sadiq, Kirk Cousins, kyler murray, marshawn lloyd, Nico Collins, Parker Washington, puka nacua, Rashee Rice, RJ Harvey, Tee Higgins, tony pollard, travis kelce, trevor lawrence, Trey McBride, Tyler Shough, Woody Marks
  • The NFL Numbers Game Week 3: The Stats You Need to Know

    The NFL Numbers Game Week 3: The Stats You Need to Know

    Apparently I've been accused of sounding like AI. Which is honestly devastating. Not because I'm offended, but because I have spent an embarrassing amount of time staring at football stats, arguing with myself about whether a 25% target share is actually interesting, and coming up with increasingly stupid puns for player names. If that's AI,

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: September 30th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on The NFL Numbers Game Week 3: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Alec Pierce, Alvin Kamara, Amon-Ra St. Brown, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brian Robinson, Brock Bowers, Brock Purdy, Brycen Tremayne, bucky irving, C.J. Donaldson, C.J. Stroud, cam skattebo, Case Keenum, ceedee lamb, Christian Gonzalez, Christian Watson, cooper rush, Courtland Sutton, D.K. Metcalf, Dak Prescott, darren waller, davante adams, demario douglas, devin singletary, Drake London, Emanuel Wilson, george holani, harold fannin, hunter henry, Isaiah Davis, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Jacoby Brissett, Jadarian Price, Jalen Coker, james cook, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jaylen Waddle, jaylen wright, josh allen, Josh Downs, Justin Jefferson, Keaton Mitchell, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Kyle Pitts, kyler murray, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, Mack Hollins, Makai Lemon, Matthew Golden, michael penix, Michael Pittman, Mike Gesicki, Najee harris, ollie gordon, Omarion Hampton, Parker Washington, Peyton Manning, r.j. harvey, roman wilson, Ryan Flournoy, Sam LaPorta, stefon diggs, Terry McLaurin, tom brady, travis etienne, travis kelce, Tyler Badie, Tyler Warren, Tyrone Tracy, wandale robinson, Xavier Hutchinson
  • Kenyon Sadiq

    Week 4 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football Team

    The waiver wire is starting to look a little different. We're three weeks into the season, the first round of bye weeks is right around the corner, and suddenly those end-of-the-bench roster spots are looking a lot more important. The Panthers and Chiefs will be off in Week 5, followed by the Bengals, Lions, Dolphins,

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 28th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 4 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football TeamTags: A.J. Brown, Adonai Mitchell, AJ Barner, Alec Pierce, Arizona Cardinals, Austin Ekeler, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brian Robinson, bryce young, Brycen Tremayne, bucky irving, Buffalo Bills, carolina panthers, chad ryland, Chris Bell, daniel jones, darren waller, de'von achane, deshaun watson, Dominic Zvada, Drake London, Drake Maye, Emmett Johnson, Geno Smith, green bay packers, Jacoby Brissett, Jalen Coker, Jalon Daniels, jaylen wright, joe flacco, Jordan Addison, Keaton Mitchell, keenan allen, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenyon Sadiq, Kirk Cousins, Konata Mumpfield, kyler murray, Malik Washington, Marcus Mariota, mason taylor, matt gay, michael penix, New York Giants, ollie gordon, Omar Cooper, Omarion Hampton, pat freiermuth, roman wilson, Ryan Flournoy, Sam Darnold, spencer shrader, Ted Hurst, terrance ferguson, Tetairoa McMillan, will reichard, Zach Ertz
  • Fantasy football Week 3 waiver wire stashes featuring Jameis Winston of the New York Giants

    Week 3 Waiver Wire Stashes: Jameis Winston, Emanuel Wilson

    This weekly series features Senior Analyst Nate Polvogt diving into fantasy football post-waiver wire additions flying under the radar in your leagues and tackling intriguing situations in the NFL landscape that could shape your roster decisions heading into the week. Two weeks down, 15 to go, for fantasy football purposes, anyway, and it's been a

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    By Nate PolvogtPublished On: September 24th, 2026Categories: Featured, Redraft, waiver wireComments Off on Week 3 Waiver Wire Stashes: Jameis Winston, Emanuel WilsonTags: Alvin Kamara, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, bucky irving, C.J. Stroud, cam skattebo, Chris Godwin, Chris Olave, dalton schultz, Drake London, Emanuel Wilson, Emeka Egbuka, isaiah likely, Jadarian Price, jameis winston, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Higgins, Jeremiyah Love, Kyle Pitts, malachi fields, Malik Nabers, Michael Penix Jr., Nico Collins, Ted Hurst, travis etienne, tyler allgeier, Tyler Shough, Xavier Hutchinson
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