The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 3/31/23
JJ explains why talent matters more than situation in dynasty before answering a handful of other questions.
JJ Zachariason, numberFire
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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 3/24/23
Which incoming rookie wide receiver does JJ view as a huge sleeper?
Neil Dutton, numberFire
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The Best, Worst, and Most Prolific Quarterbacks by Route Type in 2022
Which quarterbacks were the most productive throwing particular routes in 2022?
JJ Zachariason, numberFire
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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 1/27/23
Is the late-round quarterback strategy officially dead??
Matt Kupferle, numberFire
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Sunday Night Football Betting: Why Should You Back the Over in This Contest?
Bitter rivals square off in an AFC North matchup tonight. What betting angles make sense?
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.
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16 Monday Night (Chargers at Colts)
Who makes the most sense to play as your daily fantasy MVP tonight? And who else can round out our single-game rosters?
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?
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?
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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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?
Eli Weiner, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 16
Gardner Minshew should be able to get the job done for fantasy managers who need to replace Jalen Hurts this weekend. Which other players should we plug in for the fantasy semifinals?
Austan Kas, numberFire
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3 Daily Fantasy Football Players to Avoid in Week 16
Brandon Aiyuk hasn't gotten many looks from Brock Purdy, and he's probably in for another low-volume day this week with San Fran a big favorite.
Joe Redemann, numberFire
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?3 Fantasy Football Defensive Streamer Options for Week 16
The Cleveland D/ST is a solid option in a home date with Andy Dalton and the Saints. Which other waiver-wire defenses are in a good spot?
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16 Thursday Night (Jaguars at Jets)
Zach Wilson is getting another start, this one versus a leaky Jaguars defense. Should you put him in your MVP slot for Thursday's single-game slate?
Austin Swaim, numberFire
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Fantasy Football: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 16
Mark Andrews might have a surprise gift in store for his managers on Christmas Eve. Which other outcomes could turn heads in fantasy football this weekend?
Cleveland Browns Player Updates
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Joe Flacco
QB / Cleveland Browns
Browns' Joe Flacco reverts to practice squad; Week 14 starter to be determined
What it means:
The Cleveland Browns allowed quarterback Joe Flacco to revert back to the practice squad following the team's Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Browns elevated Flacco from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game to become their starter for the weekend, but the veteran then reverted back to the practice squad following the game. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told media members Monday that the team has not officially decided on their starter for their upcoming Week 14 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson is still in the concussion protocol, but could return during the week.
Flacco arguably looked like the most competent quarterback the Browns have started all year during the loss. He completed 23 of 44 passes for 254 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception while taking 2 sacks. Having Flacco under center provided a much-needed boost to Elijah Moore, who could be in line for a big Week 14 if Flacco starts and Amari Cooper (concussion) sits.
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Amari Cooper
WR / Cleveland Browns
Update: Amari Cooper (concussion) won't return in Week 13 for Cleveland
What it means:
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper will not return Sunday in the team's Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Cooper suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Sunday's contest, and he has been ruled out of action for the rest of the afternoon. Expect more work for Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman.
Before exiting, Cooper had 3 catches on 5 targets for 34 yards, posting 4.9 FanDuel points.
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Amari Cooper
WR / Cleveland Browns
Amari Cooper (head) questionable to return for Browns in Week 13
What it means:
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is considered questionable to return Sunday in the team's Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Cooper is being evaluated for a head injury after taking hard hit for the second quarter. He'll likely be checked for a concussion. As long as Cooper is unavailable, Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman should see more work.
Before exiting, Cooper had 3 catches on 5 targets for 34 yards, posting 4.9 FanDuel points.
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Kareem Hunt
RB / Cleveland Browns
Kareem Hunt (groin) good to go for Browns in Week 13
What it means:
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will play Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Hunt missed Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury. However, he was able to get in a limitation session Thursday before practicing fully on Friday. Now, he doesn't carry any designation into Sunday's contest.
Our models project Hunt for 51.3 rushing yardds, 7.1 receiving yards, 0.4 total touchdowns and 8.8 FanDuel points.
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Joe Flacco
QB / Cleveland Browns
Joe Flacco starting for Cleveland in Week 13
What it means:
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will start Week 13's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Flacco was named Cleveland's backup quarterback earlier this week and is now expected to start in Week 13 after Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) was ruled out. Flacco will have Amari Cooper (ribs) to throw too, the start wide receiver said he will be available to face the Rams.
The Browns are 3.5-point underdogs against Los Angeles in Week 13. Their implied team total of 18.50 points is the sixth-lowest team total on Sunday's main slate, according to numberFire's DFS Heat Map.
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Amari Cooper
WR / Cleveland Browns
Cleveland's Amari Cooper (ribs) available in Week 13
What it means:
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs) will play in Week 13's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Cooper will be available on Sunday despite dealing with a ribs injury. In a matchup versus a Rams' team allowing 32.0 fantasy points allowed per game to receivers, our models project Cooper to score 10.0 FanDuel points.
Cooper's projection includes 4.3 receptions for 63.6 yards on 7.7 targets.