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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18 (Saturday Slate)
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18 (Saturday Slate)

Patrick Mahomes and company can go nuts in a mouth-watering matchup against the Raiders. Who else is in a good spot on Saturday's two-game slate?
Week 11 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Has Justin Fields Turned the Chicago Bears Into Fantasy Gold?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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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
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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.
Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 9
Ryan Kirksey, numberFire
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Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 9

Mecole Hardman is surging. How should you treat him moving forward, and what else can you learn from Week 9?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 9 Sunday Night (Titans at Chiefs)
Matthew Lo, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 9 Sunday Night (Titans at Chiefs)

In a great spot versus a Titans' team allowing 18.7 FanDuel points per game to quarterbacks, Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes ranks as numberFire's top play on Sunday night. Which other players rate well for Week 9's single-game slate?
?6 Wide Receivers With Great Cornerback Matchups in Week 7
Joe Redemann, numberFire
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?6 Wide Receivers With Great Cornerback Matchups in Week 7

Amon-Ra St. Brown has a winnable matchup this week for a Lions offense that should have to air it out. Which other receiver-cornerback matchups are noteworthy for Week 7?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 5 Monday Night (Raiders at Chiefs)
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 5 Monday Night (Raiders at Chiefs)

The obvious MVP play is Patrick Mahomes, but can we pivot to the Raiders' side? What do the numbers say about tonight's single-game slate?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 2 Thursday Night (Chargers at Chiefs)
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 2 Thursday Night (Chargers at Chiefs)

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, two of the league's best squads, meet up on Thursday. How should you attack the single-game slate on FanDuel?
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 2
Eli Weiner, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 2

With his continued usage in Houston, Rex Burkhead is a sneaky option for RB-needy teams in Week 2. Which other fantasy football dark horses stand out?
Skyy Moore to the Chiefs: Can Moore Take Advantage of the Stellar Landing Spot?
Austan Kas, numberFire
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Skyy Moore to the Chiefs: Can Moore Take Advantage of the Stellar Landing Spot?

Moore is going to a high-octane offense in Kansas City. Will that help him make noise in fantasy football in 2022?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: AFC Championship (Bengals at Chiefs)
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: AFC Championship (Bengals at Chiefs)

With a lot of attention likely falling on the Kansas City side, should we target the Bengals' top players at MVP?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Sunday Slate)
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Sunday Slate)

The Chiefs-Bills showdown highlights Sunday's two game slate. Which players should you prioritize?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Wild Card Sunday (Steelers at Chiefs)
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Wild Card Sunday (Steelers at Chiefs)

The Chiefs walloped the Steelers in Week 16. Should you build your lineups under the assumption of another Kansas City blowout win?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 Thursday Night (Chiefs at Chargers)
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 Thursday Night (Chiefs at Chargers)

History is on the side of Justin Herbert for a big game tonight. How likely is he to be tonight's MVP?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 13 Sunday Night (Broncos at Chiefs)
Austan Kas, numberFire
numberFire

FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 13 Sunday Night (Broncos at Chiefs)

Javonte Williams appears set for a workhorse role for Denver. Which other players need to be in your lineups on this single-game slate?

Mecole Hardman Status

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Hardman (groin) announced via his personal Twitter account Tuesday that he is undergoing surgery.

What it means:

Hardman returned from his lingering groin injury during the AFC Championship Game, but he subsequently aggravated the issue and was ultimately sidelined for Kansas City's win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. The looming free agent was limited to eight regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2022, in which he secured 25 of 34 targets for yards and four touchdowns. Hardman also had four carries for 31 yards and two scores and contributed in the return game.
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Mecole Hardman (pelvis) lands on Chiefs' IR ahead of Super Bowl

What it means:

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) on the injured reserve ahead of their Super Bowl matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hardman suffered a pelvis injury in Week 9 of the regular season, and while the former second-round pick was able to suit up for a handful of snaps in the team's AFC Championship win over the Cincinnati Bengals, he will unfortunately be forced to sit out the Super Bowl. The fourth-year wideout had been establishing himself as an electric element in the Chiefs' unique offense prior to his injury, and will hopefully return to the team in the offseason. Hardman caught 25 passes for 297 yards and 4 touchdowns in his 8 games this season, adding 4 rushes for 31 yards and 2 additional scores. The Chiefs found creative ways to utilize Hardman's speed in the red zone, which helped him put up highly efficient touchdown numbers despite his limited overall touches.
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Kansas City placed Hardman (pelvis) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

What it means:

Hardman had been sidelined since Week 9 due to the pelvis injury before he returned to action in the AFC Championship Game against the Bengals. However, he aggravated the issue in the second half of the contest and was considered doubtful for Super Bowl LVII after the first week of preparation. It's not surprising to see the speedy wideout ruled out for the final game of the season, but his move to IR opens up a roster spot for the Chiefs, who've filled the vacancy by activating Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) from IR.
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Hardman (pelvis) is listed as doubtful after the first week of preparation ahead of Super Bowl LVII versus the Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12.

What it means:

Making his first appearance since Week 9 during this past Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals, Hardman aggravated his pelvic injury in the second half and now appears to be trending toward an absence from the upcoming Super Bowl, as coach Andy Reid intimated Thursday to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. Still, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Thursday that the Chiefs are seeking additional opinions on Hardman to see if he may have a chance to suit up on Feb. 12. Hardman's activity level next Wednesday through Friday likely will be the determining factor in that regard.
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The Chiefs are gathering opinions to determine if Hardman (pelvis) has a chance to play in Super Bowl LVII against the Bengals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

What it means:

What alternatively has been called an abdominal or pelvic issue actually is a core muscle injury, per Garafolo. The health concern contained Hardman to just one appearance since Week 9 in this past Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bengals, a contest in which he aggravated it. On Thursday, coach Andy Reid said "it'll be tough" for Hardman to be active for the Super Bowl, according to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. Having said that, the door remains slightly ajar for Hardman to be a part of the Chiefs' offensive game plan on Sunday, Feb. 12.
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Chiefs' Mecole Hardman (pelvis) unlikely to play in Super Bowl

What it means:

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) is unlikely to play in the Super Bowl versus the Philadelphia Eagles, per head coach Andy Reid. "I think it will be tough for him," Reid said. "I doubt he will make the Super Bowl." Hardman played for the first time since Week 9 in the AFC Championship Game versus the Cincinnati Bengals, but he only logged 15 offensive snaps before aggravating his pelvis injury and leaving. JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) did not practice again on Thursday, so Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Justin Watson, and Skyy Moore could be in line for larger roles in the Super Bowl. Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco also stand to benefit from Hardman's absence. The Eagles allowed the seventh-fewest FanDuel points per game to wide receivers this season and their pass defense was No. 1 in numberFire's adjusted team rankings. McKinnon averaged 5.1 targets per game without Hardman this season and 3.1 targets when they were both active.