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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 Sunday Night (Giants at Commanders)
Matthew Lo, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 Sunday Night (Giants at Commanders)

Washington's Terry McLaurin is ranked as tonight's top pass catcher with 11.5 FanDuel points versus the Giants. Who else should be considered for Sunday night's Week 15 showdown?
Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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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
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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?
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 12
Eli Weiner, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 12

Despite lukewarm results this year, Mac Jones could be a sneaky play against the Vikings. Which other players could surprise this week?
3 Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamer Options for Week 12
Austan Kas, numberFire
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3 Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamer Options for Week 12

Taylor Heinicke has a delightful matchup against Atlanta. Which other widely available signal-callers can help you this week?
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 12
Austan Kas, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 12

Treylon Burks has enticing upside and could be a key fantasy contributor down the stretch. Who else is worth picking up?
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 11
Eli Weiner, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 11

With Matt Ryan back as the Colts' starting quarterback, Paris Campbell's fantasy stock is on the rise. Which other low-rostered players should we consider starting this week?
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.
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 10 Monday Night (Commanders at Eagles)
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 10 Monday Night (Commanders at Eagles)

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles remain unbeaten and are expected to roll against Washington tonight. Which players should we consider for our single-game MVP slot?
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.
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 9
Eli Weiner, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 9

Josh Palmer should continue to shine in a starting role for the Chargers for as long as Mike Williams is sidelined. Which other low-rostered players could save your week with an add?
Week 9 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can the Jets Provide Fantasy Points Against the Bills?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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Week 9 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can the Jets Provide Fantasy Points Against the Bills?

New York is a big underdog. What does it mean for their backfield and pass-catchers? See how the simulations view them -- and all teams -- this week.
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 9
Austan Kas, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 9

Justin Fields is trending up due to top-notch rushing totals. Which other waiver wire pickups should you make this week?
Week 8 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Are All the Dallas Cowboys in Play This Week?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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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?
Week 7 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can We Finally Trust the Chiefs' Receivers?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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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?

Taylor Heinicke Status

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Heinicke said his goal is to be "the best backup I can" behind fellow Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. "They drafted [Ridder] high for a reason," Heinicke added Thursday afternoon.

What it means:

The catch is that Atlanta didn't draft Ridder all that early (74th overall), while Heinicke's two-year, $14 million contract ($6.32 million guaranteed) makes him one of the better-compensated backups in the league. The team was clear with Heinicke about Ridder being the starter, which figures to carry into Week 1, but that doesn't necessarily mean the second-year pro will have a lot of leeway if he struggles once the season starts. Heinicke's stats from Washington -- 64.0 completion rate, 7.0 YPA, 33:21 TD:INT, 12-11-1 record -- give him a strong argument to be viewed among the two or three best backup quarterbacks in the league.
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The Falcons are expected to sign Heinicke to a two-year contract Tuesday, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

What it means:

Heinicke is expected to join a quarterback room currently led by second-year pro Desmond Ridder, putting him in a position to take up a veteran role. An Atlanta native who will turn 30 on Wednesday, Heinicke logged 24 regular-season starts with the Commanders over the past two seasons, including a 2021 campaign where he operated as the team's top signal-caller.
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Taylor Heinicke on backup duty again Week 18 for Washington

What it means:

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke will be the backup to rookie Sam Howell in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys, per head coach Ron Rivera. Heinicke will remain on backup duty to close out the season, but it will be behind Howell instead of Carson Wentz. A previous report said Heinicke was expected to start and that Howell would be the backup. Howell, a fifth-round rookie, hasn't played in the regular season. Among the 44 quarterbacks with at least 100 drop backs this season, Heinicke is 31st and Wentz is 32nd in Passing Net Expected Points per attempt (negative-0.02). Howell will have a tough task versus a Cowboys team that has the No. 5 pass defense and No. 3 overall defense in numberFire's season-long adjusted team rankings. Dallas is also allowing the seventh-fewest FanDuel points per game to the quarterback position this season.
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Coach Ron Rivera relayed Wednesday that Sam Howell rather than Heinicke will start Sunday's season finale against the Cowboys, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

What it means:

Previous reports suggested that Heinicke would draw the starting assignment, with Howell also in line to play. However, Rivera subsequently clarified that the 2022 fifth-rounder will take the first snap for the team Sunday. At 7-8-1, the Commanders have been eliminated from playoff contention.
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Taylor Heinicke expected to start Week 18 for Commanders

What it means:

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke is expected to start Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, reports Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Carson Wentz returned to the starting role for some reason last week, but Heinicke will take back over for the final game of the Commanders' season. According to Fowler, fifth-round rookie Sam Howell is also expected to play for the first time, setting up a quarterback rotation against a tough Cowboys defense. The Cowboys have the No. 5 pass defense and No. 3 overall defense in numberFire's season-long adjusted team rankings. Dallas is also allowing the seventh-fewest FanDuel points per game to the quarterback position this season.
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Heinicke is expected to be named the Commanders' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

What it means:

With Carson Wentz flopping in his return to the starting role in last week's 24-10 loss to the Browns, head coach Ron Rivera looks set to turn the offense back over to Heinicke with little on the line in the season finale for the 7-8-1 Commanders, who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Over his nine starts this season prior to being benched Week 17, Heinicke guided Washington a 5-3-1 record while completing 62.2 percent of his passes for 1,859 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 96 yards and another score on the ground. According to Fowler, Washington plans to get a look at rookie fifth-round pick Sam Howell at some point during Sunday's game, so Heinicke doesn't look as though he'll be in line to play the full 60 minutes. Meanwhile, Wentz appears likely to be inactive for the contest as Washington's No. 3 quarterback.