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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 3/10/23
JJ Zachariason, numberFire
numberFire

The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 3/10/23

Is Jameson Williams a buy or a sell in dynasty?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Sunday Night (Steelers at Ravens)
Matthew Lo, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Sunday Night (Steelers at Ravens)

In a matchup versus a Steelers' team ranked 21st in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks, Baltimore's Tyler Huntley is rated as numberFire's top option. Who else should be considered on Sunday night?
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.
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?
3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Monday Night Football: Week 12
Thomas Vecchio, numberFire
numberFire

3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Monday Night Football: Week 12

Michael Pittman has big odds for a touchdown tonight in a great matchup. Which other player props should you consider?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 12 Monday Night (Steelers at Colts)
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 12 Monday Night (Steelers at Colts)

Now fully healthy again, Jonathan Taylor has looked like his old self in recent weeks and should continue to be the focal point of the Colts' offense. Who else could have a huge impact in tonight's matchup?
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?
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.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Will Denver Come Out Hot After a Bye Week?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 10 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Will Denver Come Out Hot After a Bye Week?

The Broncos face a tough Titans defense. How does that impact their skill players for fantasy football this week? See how everyone rates out for Week 10.
Week 8 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Are All the Dallas Cowboys in Play This Week?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 8 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Are All the Dallas Cowboys in Play This Week?

Dak Prescott had an efficient but low-volume return last week. How are the Cowboys shaping up for Week 8?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 7 Sunday Night (Steelers at Dolphins)
Matthew Lo, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 7 Sunday Night (Steelers at Dolphins)

Miami's Tyreek Hill is in a great spot versus a Pittsburgh defense allowing 37.9 FanDuel points per game to wideouts. Which other players should be considered for Week 7's single-game slate?
Week 7 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can We Finally Trust the Chiefs' Receivers?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 7 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can We Finally Trust the Chiefs' Receivers?

We know to start Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce every week, but are JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling moving up the fantasy football ranks even in tough matchups?
Week 6 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: What Should We Do With Najee Harris?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 6 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: What Should We Do With Najee Harris?

Najee Harris' role has been okay, but the results haven't been there. Now, he's facing the Buccaneers. Where does he rate out among running backs in Week 6? And how do the other positions shape up?
Week 5 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Is Breece Hall Breaking Out?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

Week 5 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Is Breece Hall Breaking Out?

Breece Hall and a few other running backs saw significant workload shifts in Week 4. What does it mean for Week 5?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 3 Thursday Night (Steelers at Browns)
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 3 Thursday Night (Steelers at Browns)

Points should be tough to come by Thursday as the Browns host the Steelers. How should you approach the single-game slate on FanDuel?

Diontae Johnson Status

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Johnson recorded two catches on 10 targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Browns.

What it means:

Johnson led the Steelers in targets by a wide margin, though he struggled to turn that into production. Positively, he did manage a 32-yard catch -- the longest play from scrimmage for Pittsburgh -- and also chipped in a reception to convert a two-point attempt late in the game. Johnson struggled for much of the season and saw a steep dropoff in production as compared to 2021, particularly because he failed to find the end zone across 17 games. He remains under contract for two additional seasons with the Steelers, though Johnson could fall behind George Pickens in priority for targets in 2023.
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Johnson (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday.

What it means:

Johnson's availability for Sunday's regular-season finale with the Browns temporarily looked to be in flux after the hip issue kept the wideout off the practice field Wednesday, but his ability to take every rep a day later clears up any concern about his status. Though health hasn't been much of a concern for Johnson this season -- he's played in all 16 of the Steelers' games to date while playing no fewer than 74 percent of the offensive snaps on every occasion -- the 26-year-old wideout has seen his production dip considerably following the retirement of longtime starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. With either Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky under center in 2022, Johnson has produced 84 receptions for 844 yards on 137 targets and still has yet to record a touchdown.
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Johnson missed Wednesday's practice with a hip injury.

What it means:

Johnson has been listed with hip and/or toe injuries for the past month without missing a single game. A return to practice Thursday, even in a limited capacity, would put him on track to play Sunday against the Browns. Another absence, on the other hand, might be cause for legitimate concern as the tries to go 17-for-17 on regular-season appearances amidst an otherwise disappointing campaign.
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Johnson had two receptions (seven targets) for 35 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Ravens.

What it means:

Johnson was not on the same page with quarterback Kenny Pickett in this one, resulting in a season low 29 percent catch rate. The veteran wideout was dealing with a hip injury during practice this week, and he went down holding his shin Sunday before ultimately returning and finishing the contest. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 26-year-old pop up on the injury report again in Week 18 following this punishing win. Assuming good health, Johnson will look to bounce back against the Browns on Sunday.
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Johnson (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

What it means:

Johnson, who managed a toe issue ahead of Week 16 action, was limited during Wednesday's practice, but the wideout's full participation Thursday puts him on track to suit up Sunday night against the Ravens. In his team's 13-10 win over the Raiders last Saturday, Johnson recorded an 88 percent snap share, while catching five of his seven targets for 64 yards. This time around, he'll be facing a Baltimore defense that is allowing an average of 239.5 passing yards per game to date.
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Johnson (toe) was limited at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

What it means:

Johnson missed practice last Wednesday and Thursday before being listed questionable for this past Saturday's win over the Raiders. The wideout played in the contest, while logging an 88 percent snap share and catching five of his seven targets for 64 yards. With no reported setbacks, chances are Johnson's listed limitations Wednesday are a case of his reps being managed in advance of this weekend's game against the Ravens.