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2026-10-14 12:50:04

Fantasy Football Week 6: Start Pollard, Sit Lawrence

ESPN's Week 6 fantasy rankings advise upgrading Tony Pollard against Indianapolis's weak run defense and fading Trevor Lawrence, who averages just 11.6 fantasy points in ten career starts versus Houston. Kirk Cousins and Christian Watson also draw favorable matchups. read more

2026-10-14 12:20:03

Chiefs, 49ers, Vikings Undefeated; Eagles Crisis Deepens in Week 6

ESPN insiders report Week 6 NFL intel: Chiefs lead undefeated confidence, Eagles panic after three straight losses, quarterback benchings loom, receivers like Brian Thomas Jr. could be traded, plus fantasy advice. read more

2026-10-13 18:10:39

ESPN Hosts Live Week 6 Fantasy Waiver Wire Q&A

ESPN expert Eric Moody hosts a live Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire chat every Tuesday, answering questions on free agent pickups, drops, and trades. He advises adding MarShawn Lloyd, though moderators select which questions get answered. read more

2026-10-12 16:00:41

Packers Pair Love and Lloyd Lead Week 6 Waiver Wire

ESPN's Eric Karabell recommends Week 6 fantasy football pickups, led by Packers QB Jordan Love and RB MarShawn Lloyd. Other targets include Steelers WR Germie Bernard, Jaguars TE Brenton Strange, and streaming options like Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Stroud. read more

2026-10-11 23:50:07

Maye and Warren Shine as Taylor Struggles in Week 5

Week 5 fantasy football featured Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren, and Isaiah Likely dominating with career highs, while Jonathan Taylor and Chase Brown struggled. Injuries impacted David Montgomery, Will Shipley, T.J. Hockenson, and others, reshaping Week 6 lineup decisions. read more

2026-10-10 13:20:02

NFL Week 5: Experts Predict Upsets and Breakout Stars

ESPN experts deliver 15 bold NFL Week 5 predictions, covering upset picks like the Giants and Raiders, projected stat lines, fantasy sleepers including Jacoby Brissett, touchdown scorers, and wild-card forecasts. read more

2026-10-10 00:00:34

Fantasy Football Week 5: Key Injury Updates and Start/Sit Calls

ESPN's Week 5 fantasy football inactives report details injuries to Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, and others, advising managers on start/sit decisions and waiver wire replacements like Will Shipley and Tyler Huntley. read more

2026-10-09 12:30:46

Fantasy Football Week 5: Late Pickups to Fill Lineup Holes

Matt Bowen's Week 5 fantasy football pickup column highlights late-week options for injured or bye-week-depleted lineups, focusing on players rostered in under 50% of ESPN leagues. Top picks include quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Kirk Cousins, plus wide receivers Malik Washington and Keenan Allen. read more

2026-10-09 12:20:02

Kyren Williams Fantasy Rise Maye Trade Window Closing

Kyren Williams leads Rams in fantasy points and sees increased receiving work. Jameson Williams remains a buy-low. Michael Mayer emerges as Raiders' second tight end option. Drake Maye's trade window may close soon amid tough schedule. read more

2026-10-08 13:30:03

Denzel Boston Rising, Jalen Hurts Falling in Fantasy Week 5

Fantasy football Week 5 stock watch: Denzel Boston, Deebo Samuel, Kyle Monangai and Malik Washington are rising, while Jalen Hurts, Omarion Hampton, Daniel Jones and David Montgomery trend downward amid usage and production concerns. read more

2026-10-07 16:10:05

Brissett, Skattebo, Tate Top Week 5 Waiver Wire Picks

Fantasy football managers should consider streaming Jacoby Brissett against Detroit's generous pass defense, while Carnell Tate and Luther Burden III offer strong WR2 upside in favorable Week 5 matchups. read more

2026-10-07 14:00:50

Fantasy Football Week 5: Start Swift, Sit Cook

ESPN's Week 5 fantasy football matchup rankings advise upgrading D'Andre Swift and Jared Goff, while fading James Cook III, Brock Purdy, Christian Watson and Dalton Kincaid due to unfavorable defensive matchups. read more

2026-10-07 12:40:47

NFL Week 5: Star Injuries Shake Up Season as Trade Deadline Looms

ESPN insiders report Week 5 NFL news: Lamar Jackson, Pat Surtain II, Ja'Marr Chase and Saquon Barkley injuries threaten teams. Trade deadline looms as Lions, Chiefs, Raiders seek help. Coach pressure builds on Todd Bowles; coordinators Declan Doyle and Anthony Campanile draw interest. read more

2026-10-05 17:10:05

Kirk Cousins and Emanuel Wilson Top Week 5 Waiver Wire Picks

ESPN's Week 5 fantasy football pickup guide highlights Kirk Cousins, Emanuel Wilson, Keon Coleman, and Tyler Higbee as top options. Tank Bigsby gains value with Saquon Barkley injured. Deep-league streamers include Jameis Winston, Tyler Huntley, and Tyreek Hill. read more

2026-10-05 02:00:06

CeeDee Lamb Erupts as Fantasy Stars Falter in Week 4

CeeDee Lamb's career-best 41.3 fantasy points led Week 4 winners, alongside Kyren and Javonte Williams. Losers included Jaxon Smith-Njigba, D'Andre Swift, and Trevor Lawrence, while injuries sidelined Saquon Barkley, Lamar Jackson, and Ja'Marr Chase. read more

2026-10-03 13:10:08

NFL Week 4 Experts Predict Upsets and Breakout Stars

ESPN experts predict NFL Week 4 outcomes, including three upset picks, projected stat lines, fantasy sleepers, touchdown scorers and wild-card forecasts for the remaining 15 games after Cleveland's Thursday win over Pittsburgh. read more

2026-10-03 00:10:34

Fantasy Football Week 4: Key Injury Decisions Before Kickoff

Fantasy football Week 4 injuries: DeVonta Smith and Jayden Daniels ruled out; McConkey, Flowers, McLaurin questionable. Achane, Reed, Jefferson, Hall, Etienne out. Start Diggs, Moore, Collins, Nacua, Irving, Allen. read more

2026-10-02 12:40:05

Mariota, Tuten Lead Week 4 Fantasy Breakout Picks

Week 4 fantasy football advice highlights Marcus Mariota as a solid streamer, Bhayshul Tuten as a breakout candidate, and Terry McLaurin as a strong WR2. Start Matthew Golden and Colston Loveland; consider benching Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray remains top-10. read more

2026-10-02 12:30:35

NFL Week 4: Burrow vs Lawrence Headlines Key Matchups

ESPN previews NFL Week 4 with picks, predictions, odds, and fantasy tips. Key matchups include Burrow vs. Lawrence, Maye vs. Allen, and Stafford vs. Hurts, plus Chiefs-Raiders and Falcons-Saints on Monday Night Football. read more

2026-10-02 12:10:03

Tyler Shough Leads Three Fantasy Football Surprises to Watch

Saints QB Tyler Shough leads NFL in pass attempts, on pace for historic yardage; Packers' Watson and Golden emerge as top-10 fantasy receivers; Colts' Daniel Jones faces weak Commanders defense in London, poised for breakout. read more

2026-10-01 13:40:03

8 Ascending Fantasy Football Players to Target Now

ESPN's Matt Bowen identifies ascending fantasy football players to trade for, including DJ Moore, Jared Goff, and Parker Washington. He also recommends waiver pickups Kenyon Sadiq and Mike Washington Jr., highlighting their recent breakout performances and potential upside for fantasy managers. read more

2026-10-01 13:10:04

NFL Week 4 Fantasy: Lineup Locks, Sleepers and Key Matchups

ESPN's Week 4 Playbook delivers score projections, over/unders, win probabilities, and start/sit advice for every game. Shadow Reports detail WR/CB matchups, while analysts debate Bucky Irving versus Chase Brown and highlight streaming options like Bryce Young and breakout tight end Harold Fannin Jr. read more

2026-09-30 17:40:05

Fantasy Football Week 4: Start-Sit Advice With Heart

ESPN's Liz Loza shares Week 4 fantasy football start-sit advice, highlighting Trevor Lawrence's rising value, Aaron Jones Sr.'s steady workload, and Michael Wilson's breakout, while urging managers to stay bold despite unpredictable outcomes. read more

2026-09-30 12:40:06

Drake Maye Tops NFL Quarterback Panic Meter as Trades Loom

ESPN insiders report Drake Maye tops the QB panic meter after six interceptions, while J.J. McCarthy's trade sparks more QB trade talk. The 3-0 Raiders are earning respect, and injuries hit the Giants, Ravens, and Panthers hardest. read more

2026-09-29 19:40:39

Purdy Cracks Top Five as Sadiq Rises in Fantasy Rankings

Eric Karabell's rest-of-season fantasy rankings see Brock Purdy rise to QB4, while rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq climbs toward TE1 status. De'Von Achane's knee injury ends his season, elevating Ollie Gordon II. Jaxon Smith-Njigba claims the top overall spot after averaging over 34 points per game. read more

2026-09-27 23:40:06

Trevor Lawrence Explains Bizarre 1-Yard Kneel in Jaguars Win

Trevor Lawrence mistakenly knelt at the 1-yard line with eight minutes left, costing fantasy owners six points. Bhayshul Tuten scored next play instead. Lawrence admitted the decision was probably unnecessary in Jacksonville's 35-6 win. read more

2026-09-27 23:40:03

Gibbs and Smith-Njigba Stay Hot in Week 3 Fantasy

Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba dominated Week 3 with elite fantasy production, while Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jonathan Taylor, and Chase Brown disappointed. Key injuries to De'Von Achane and Breece Hall create waiver opportunities. read more

2026-09-27 21:40:05

NFL Week 3: Wild Finishes, Costly Turnovers Shake Up Sunday

NFL Week 3 delivered chaos: Steelers edged Bengals as Burrow fumbled late, Bills won despite five turnovers, and Gibbs starred with three touchdowns. Maye and Herbert struggled with turnovers, while Colts and Giants secured narrow wins. read more

2026-09-27 13:30:37

Fantasy Football Week 3: Key Injury Updates and Lineup Decisions

Fantasy football Week 3 injury updates: Caleb Williams out 3-4 weeks, Puka Nacua doubtful, Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley expected to play. Start/sit advice for questionable players including Nabers, Bowers and Flowers. read more

2026-09-26 13:20:05

NFL Week 3 Expert Picks: Upsets, Sleepers and Bold Predictions

ESPN experts predict NFL Week 3 outcomes, including Broncos and Cowboys upsets, fantasy sleepers like C.J. Stroud, touchdown scorers, and bold predictions for the remaining 15 games. read more

2026-09-25 11:40:10

Kelce and Adams Defy Age in Fantasy Football

ESPN's Eric Karabell predicts Travis Kelce could post another 90-catch, 1,000-yard season, Davante Adams might lead the NFL in touchdown receptions again, and Justin Herbert should rebound with a big fantasy game against Buffalo. read more

2026-09-24 17:40:04

Fantasy Football Panic: 7 Players Off to Rocky Starts

ESPN's Matt Bowen advises fantasy managers on seven early-season disappointments. Justin Herbert should be QB2 due to tough matchups. Colston Loveland warrants patience at tight end. Emeka Egbuka drops to flex. Marvin Harrison Jr. is a cut candidate. Travis Etienne, DK Metcalf and Jadarian Price have limited upside. read more

2026-09-24 15:10:03

Fantasy Football Week 3: Key Matchups and Lineup Advice

ESPN's Week 3 Playbook delivers score projections, shadow reports, and sit/start advice for all 16 games. Key notes: Tucker Kraft's full-time role, Quinshon Judkins' plus matchup, and fading Marvin Harrison Jr. amid Arizona's struggles. read more

2026-09-23 17:20:05

Fantasy Football Week 3: Start-Sit Decisions That Could Define Your Season

ESPN's Liz Loza tackles Week 3 fantasy football start-sit dilemmas, analyzing Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Chuba Hubbard, Bhayshul Tuten, Parker Washington, Adonai Mitchell, and T.J. Hockenson with stats, matchups, and betting insights to guide managers. read more

2026-09-23 13:40:06

Purdy and McConkey Top Week 3 Fantasy Matchup Rankings

ESPN's Tristan Cockcroft ranks Week 3 fantasy football matchups, advising starts for Brock Purdy, Ladd McConkey, and Quinshon Judkins, while warning against Matthew Stafford, Bucky Irving, and Jaylen Waddle based on schedule-adjusted defensive data. read more

2026-09-23 12:00:39

Giants QB Crisis Deepens as Mahomes Silences Doubts

ESPN insiders report Giants' QB Jaxson Dart injured, leaving Jameis Winston to start. Chiefs' Mahomes impresses post-ACL surgery with five touchdowns. Chargers and Texans struggle early. Fantasy tips include Chiefs defense and Browns' Judkins bounce-back. read more

2026-09-22 19:30:35

Josh Allen Tops Week 3 Superflex Rankings

ESPN's Eric Karabell releases Week 3 fantasy football superflex and flex rankings for 2026, accounting for second quarterbacks in lineups. Josh Allen leads superflex, while Jahmyr Gibbs tops standard flex formats. read more

2026-09-21 18:40:05

Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire Gems Revealed

ESPN's Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire recommendations highlight top pickups including Tyler Shough, Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston, Dalton Schultz, and Tre Tucker, with suggested FAB bid percentages for each position to help managers acquire valuable free agents. read more

2026-09-20 23:40:05

Shough and Smith Shine, Robinson Struggles in Week 2 Fantasy

Week 2 fantasy football: DeVonta Smith, Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Shough starred, while Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson and Drake London disappointed. Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley suffered injuries, clouding their Week 3 availability. read more