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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17

Playing in what could be the most fantasy-friendly game of the week, Jared Goff can come through as a value play. Who else should you consider on Sunday's main slate?
4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 17
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 17

Travis Etienne could go nuts in a friendly matchup with Houston. How should you stack that game, and which other stacks stand out for Week 17's main slate?
5 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 17
Austin Swaim, numberFire
numberFire

5 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 17

Amidst a surprising return to the lineup, Brandin Cooks held a top-shelf receiving role in Houston's win last week. Which other salary-savers can help your FanDuel lineup on Sunday?
Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions

How likely are players to help us out in championship matchups this week? Here's what the data has to say.
4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 16
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 16

Weather is no issue for Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson, who could go nuts versus the Giants. Which other stacks make sense for Saturday's main slate?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16

On a slate where weather will have a significant impact, Patrick Mahomes still emerges as a top option at quarterback. Which other players should we build around on Saturday's main slate?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 (Sunday)
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 (Sunday)

Derrick Henry gets the right matchup for a spike week versus the Chargers on Sunday. Who else should we consider rostering?
Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 13
Ryan Kirksey, numberFire
numberFire

Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 13

Following D'Andre Swift's best fantasy performance since Week 1, what is his outlook moving forward, and which other players stood out last week?
Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes

The running back landscape is shifting for a lot of teams. How should we view certain backfields? And who else can we start this week?
Week 12 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can Washington Come Through Against the Falcons' Defense?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 12 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can Washington Come Through Against the Falcons' Defense?

A lot of Commanders are in the start-or-sit discussion. How should we handle them -- and all relevant players -- in Week 12?
3 Daily Fantasy Football Players to Avoid in Week 11
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

3 Daily Fantasy Football Players to Avoid in Week 11

Terry McLaurin's matchup with Houston is more difficult than you might think. Which other players should you fade this week in NFL DFS?
Week 11 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Has Justin Fields Turned the Chicago Bears Into Fantasy Gold?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 11 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Has Justin Fields Turned the Chicago Bears Into Fantasy Gold?

Justin Fields is unstoppable right now. How has that impacted his pass-catchers? See how everyone rates out for Week 11.
Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 10
Ryan Kirksey, numberFire
numberFire

Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 10

The Steelers are starting to test drive Jaylen Warren. What else did we learn this past Sunday?
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 11
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 11

Isiah Pacheco has taken control of the early-down role for the Chiefs, giving him gobs of fantasy appeal. Which other adds should you make ahead of Week 11?
Fantasy Football: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 10
Austin Swaim, numberFire
numberFire

Fantasy Football: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 10

Is Mike Evans primed for a rebound in London? Which other bold predictions can we make about fantasy football this weekend?

Cole Kmet Status

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Kmet could lose some snaps after the Bears added Robert Tonyan in free agency Thursday, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

What it means:

Kmet played at least 91 percent of the snaps in 14 games last year. Although that percentage may not dip much, Tonyan is familiar with the Bears offense from his days in Green Bay, when Chicago's offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was his coach. Kmet should retain close to a full snap share, but with Tonyan having caught at least 52 passes in two of the last three seasons, Kmet could lose occasional targets. However, this move should not have much impact on Kmet's fantasy value.
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Kmet caught four passes for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 50 receptions, 544 yards and seven touchdowns over 17 games played.

What it means:

Although Kmet easily set his career high in touchdowns, it was a disappointing season after he had 612 yards in 2021. Of course, the passing offense was broken for much of the season, and at no point, was it a high-volume passing attack. He went on a scoring binge between Weeks 8 and 10, scoring five times, but he then didn't score over the following five games. His future fantasy value will be dependent upon whether the Bears will be able to improve their overall passing attack. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.
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Kmet caught two passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

What it means:

Kmet scored in the first quarter, but was targeted twice the rest of the way in a game that the Bears consistently struggled to move the chains. He's scored a touchdown in four of his last seven games, and he should continue to be a borderline top-12 tight end next week at home against the Vikings.
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Kmet caught five passes for 27 yards in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

What it means:

Kmet led the Bears with six targets, but the Bills were excellent at keeping the Chicago pass catchers from gaining much yardage after the catch. He's failed to reach 36 yards in four of his last five games, but he'll face a Detroit defense in Week 17 that he posted 74 yards and scored twice against earlier in the year. That past performance will make him worth consideration when setting fantasy lineups next week.
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Kmet caught four of five targets in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

What it means:

Kmet led the team in targets and catches, but the tight end failed to break free for a gain longer than seven yards. A five-touchdown surge over a three-game span from Weeks 8-10 accounts for all of Kmet's touchdowns in 31 appearances since the start of last season. Kmet and the Bears will host the Bills in Week 16.
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Kmet caught six of seven targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Packers.

What it means:

Kmet's reception total marked a season high, leading the Bears in the category. Over the last six weeks, the former second-round pick has topped 70 yards twice while scoring five times as well. Although Chicago has not won a game during that stretch, the tight end has at least improved his individual output lately.