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Pat Fitzmaurice

Pat Fitzmaurice

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Pat Fitzmaurice is the managing editor and a fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros.


Articles From Pat
Fantasy Football League Winners: Most-Rostered Championship Players photo

Jahmyr Gibbs appeared on more championship rosters in 2024 than any other player in fantasy football, according to FantasyPros My Playbook data. The Lions’ second-year running back was on 19% of My Playbook championship rosters, making his case for MVP … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in Fantasy3 wks ago
2025 Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: Fitz’s Early Picks & Predictions photo

We’ve entered the fantasy football “offseason.” Those aren’t scare quotes around the word “offseason.” They’re more like mockery quotes, because so many of the people who have embraced fantasy football as a hobby are deeply immersed in it, committed to … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasyMon, Jan 6
2025 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Fitz’s Early Picks & Predictions photo

You may have noticed that the headline for this article refers to it as an early mock draft, not a “too early” mock draft. Early is good. We’re all hopeless fantasy football junkies, so fantasy content can never arrive “too … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasyFri, Jan 3
Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Start/Sit Advice (Week 18) photo

Welcome to the Week 18 minefield. If you’re trying to set a lineup for this week, it’s going to be challenging. A number of teams have their playoff seeding locked in and will be resting starters. And a lot of … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasyFri, Jan 3
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Pickups to Target (Week 18) photo

You will not be shamed here if you have skin in the game in Week 18. A lot of people in the fantasy industry cluck their tongues at fantasy leagues that play all the way into Week 18. Yes, it … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasyMon, Dec 30
Fitz’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 17 (2024) photo

Our own Pat Fitzmaurice has been among the most accurate fantasy football experts in the industry over the last several years. Fitz was THE most accurate in-season ranker in 2020. What better way to prepare for your fantasy football start/sit … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasySun, Dec 29
Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Start/Sit Advice (Week 17) photo

Happy holidays, friends! And hearty congratulations to those of you who’ll be playing in championship games this week. Getting to the title game is no small feat. Every year, the fantasy gods lay a bed of hot coals in front … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasyFri, Dec 27
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Pickups to Target, Stash & Drop (Week 17) photo

If you’re headed for the championship game of your fantasy league, it’s our sincere hope that you don’t have to hit the waiver wire and already have enough firepower on hand to field a powerful, title-worthy starting lineup. But, hey, … read more »

by Pat Fitzmaurice in FantasyMon, Dec 23
Latest News From Pat
Njoku activated from COVID-19 list photo
Browns TE David Njoku has been activated from the COVID-19 list and practiced on Thursday, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal.
Tony Pollard (foot) returns to practice Thursday photo
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) returned to practice on a limited basis on Thursday, according to Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.
D'Andre Swift (shoulder) misses practice Thursday photo
Lions RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) was held out of Lions practice on Thursday.
T.J. Hockenson (hand) misses Thursday practice photo
T.J. Hockenson did not take part in the open part of Lions practice on Thursday, according to Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman.
Tim TwentymanThu, Dec 16
Kenny Clark added to COVID-19 list photo
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says DT Kenny Clark has been added to the COVID-19 list.
Mike Williams could be cleared to return Saturday photo
Chargers WR Mike Williams' "close contact" with COVID-positive Keenan Allen came on Monday, So Williams could be cleared to return to the team on Saturday and play against the Giants on Sunday.
Thu, Dec 9
Melvin Gordon optimistic he'll play Sunday photo
Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports that Broncos RB says "I feel like I’ll be able to go" in Week 14. Gordon missed Denver's Week 13 loss to Kansas City with a hip injury.
Kerryon Johnson works out for Packers photo
Down to just two healthy running backs, the Packers brought in former Lions RB Kerryon Johnson for a workout on Tuesday. Aaron Jones sustained a sprained MCL in Week 10, and Kylin Hill tore his ACL in Week 8, leaving A.J. Dillon and former UDFA Patrick Taylor as the only healthy members of Green Bay's RB corps.