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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 2/24/23
JJ Zachariason, numberFire
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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 2/24/23

Is Drake London undervalued in dynasty leagues right now?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18

Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals still have a shot at the No. 2 seed, so motivation shouldn't be an issue against the Ravens this weekend. Which other matchups should we prioritize on Sunday?
3 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 18
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3 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 18

The Minnesota Vikings get to face a weak offensive line and a quarterback who has thrown interceptions at a very high rate in his career. Which other defenses should we target for the final slate of the regular season?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18 (Saturday Slate)
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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 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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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.
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 17
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 17

Heading into championship week, which waiver-wire targets should we prioritize?
3 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 16
Nick Vazquez, numberFire
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3 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 16

The Cleveland Browns get a good matchup this week against a struggling offense in a game that will see bad weather. Which other defenses should we roster in Week 16?
5 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 16
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5 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 16

Kenneth Walker's salary might have dipped too low coming off a series of tough matchups. Which other salary savers are the best options on Week 16's main slate?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 15 Sunday Night (Giants at Commanders)
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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?
?6 Wide Receivers With Great Cornerback Matchups in Week 15
Joe Redemann, numberFire
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?6 Wide Receivers With Great Cornerback Matchups in Week 15

Which wide receivers have the best individual matchups this week?
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 15
Eli Weiner, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 15

Brock Purdy has filled in admirably for the 49ers, and he could be worth a deep league start against Seattle. Which other widely available players could help your fantasy squads this week?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14 Monday Night (Patriots at Cardinals), Presented by VISA
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14 Monday Night (Patriots at Cardinals), Presented by VISA

Rhamondre Stevenson? is set for workhorse role again on Monday. Who else should we consider for our MVP slot on the single-game slate?
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 15
Austan Kas, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 15

Jerick McKinnon has led the Chiefs' backfield in snaps in two straight weeks and is coming off a monster outing. Who else should you add for the fantasy football playoffs?
3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football: Week 14
Thomas Vecchio, numberFire
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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football: Week 14

Cam Akers has an expanding offensive role and a good matchup tonight. Which player props should you consider tonight?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14 Thursday Night (Raiders at Rams)
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14 Thursday Night (Raiders at Rams)

Josh Jacobs has been getting top-shelf volume in recent weeks, leading to juicy fantasy outputs. Is he the best MVP play for Thursday's slate?

Atlanta Falcons Player Updates

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Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson

RB / Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta's Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) questionable in Week 3

What it means:

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) is questionable to play in Week 3's contest versus the Detroit Lions. After sitting out two games with a thigh injury, Patterson's status remains in limbo with a DNP on Thursday and a limited session on Friday. Expect Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier to share Atlanta's backfield responsibilities against a Lions' defense allowing 28.4 FanDuel points per game to running backs in Week 3 if Patterson is ruled out.
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Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson

RB / Atlanta Falcons
Cordarrelle Patterson a healthy scratch for Falcons in Week 2

What it means:

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson will not play Sunday in the team's game against the Green Bay Packers. Patterson was a full participant in practice all week. However, despite being healthy, the team has decided to make him inactive for Sunday's contest. It'll be the Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier show in Atlanta. In 13 games last season, Patterson had 695 rushing yards, 122 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.
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Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson

RB / Atlanta Falcons
Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) not listed on Atlanta's Week 2 injury report

What it means:

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) is available for Week 2's game against the Green Bay Packers. After three full practices with a thigh injury that forced to him miss one game, Patterson is on track to make his season debut. In a versatile "Joker" role, Patterson's Week 2 FanDuel salary stands at $5,200 against a Green Bay defense ranked 13th overall per numberFire's power rankings.
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Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder

QB / Atlanta Falcons
Falcons' Desmond Ridder aiming to avoid 'trying to force things'

What it means:

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder told media members that "trying to force things" is "where you get in trouble as a quarterback" following the team's Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. Ridder notably did not force things in Week 1, barely throwing the ball past the line of scrimmage against the Panthers. The second-year quarterback did note that his conservative play was related to the success the team was finding on the ground in that matchup, but his outlook on the quarterback position could be a major impediment to solid fantasy production for players like Kyle Pitts and Drake London. Ridder averaged 3 intended air yards per pass attempt in Week 1, the lowest of any quarterback in the league. Pitts and London -- two early-round picks in fantasy drafts this year -- combined for just 4 targets in the season opener, making them very difficult to start in season-long lineups in Week 2.
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Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson

RB / Atlanta Falcons
Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) returning Wednesday for Falcons

What it means:

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) will practice on Wednesday. Patterson missed Week 1 with a thigh injury, but a return to practice on Wednesday should put him on track to play in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He could steal some work away from Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson in the Falcons' run-heavy scheme, but Patterson will likely only have standalone fantasy value in the deepest formats. numberFire's models project C-Patt ($5,200) for 1.3 carries and 2.2 targets in Week 2. The Packers’ run defense ranks 26th in numberFire’s opponent-adjusted NEP model after one game.
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Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson

RB / Atlanta Falcons
Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) inactive in Week 1 for Atlanta

What it means:

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson will not play Sunday in the team's Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers. Patterson is a somewhat surprise inactive, as there weren't many reports he was in danger of sitting Sunday. The Falcons will be without their Swiss-Army knife, but they'll be covered from a backfield perspective - Top-10 pick Bijan Robinson and 1,000-yard rusher Tyler Allgeier should be more than enough to help out Desmond Ridder. Our models project Patterson for 86.8 rushing yards, 0.7 rushing touchdowns, 17.4 receiving yards, 0.1 receiving touchdowns and 16.1 FanDuel points.