J.J. McCarthy

We’re now heading into Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. It’s the last week before the fantasy playoffs. For those who are chasing the final playoff spot or looking to secure a first-round bye, this article is for you. … read more »

This is it. In most fantasy football leagues, Week 14 is the final week before the playoffs begin in Week 15. Whether you’re fighting for a place in the dance, a bye or just to not come in last, it’s … read more »

We’re approaching the end of the fantasy football regular season. The last byes are this week, and in most leagues the playoffs start either next week or Week 16. Before we get to streamers for this week, I’ll go through … read more »

Week 14 is finally here, and we are left to determine if the light at the end of the tunnel is hope and salvation, or the headlamps of an oncoming train. This marks the final week when teams are on … read more »

Can it really be the end of the regular season in fantasy football already? Time flies when you’re trying to build a playoff resume. For some of you, this is a do-or-die week: Win and advance, or lose and miss … read more »

Week 13 still has the New England Patriots and New York Giants left to play on Monday night. Still, there are some injuries to highlight, including two star wide receivers and one quarterback. See this week’s injury report below to … read more »

Find out the answers to the biggest burning questions for Week 13 of the 2025 fantasy football season below. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Fantasy Football Burning … read more »

Let’s take a look at whose fantasy football stock went up or down after Week 12’s performances as we head into Week 13. Let’s dive into this week’s risers and fallers. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert … read more »

Let’s take a look at some of the players with the largest standard deviation between high and low expert ranks in FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings (ECR). Which players are the safest starts, and who poses the biggest risk to your … read more »

Here are my fantasy football rankings, tiers and outlook for notable players Week 13. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Start/Sit Lineup Advice: … read more »

There are a lot of things I’m feeling grateful for this week. I’m grateful that Greg Olsen is setting a new standard for NFL color commentary. I’m grateful to live in a dog-walking paradise with two nature preserves and a … read more »

Arguably, the most frustrating thing in fantasy football is seeing someone in your starting lineup struggle that week. Therefore, the logic behind this article is simple – identify fantasy football lineup landmines. These are players you’re leaning towards starting this … read more »

It’s Thanksgiving week, and the turning point of the fantasy football season. There are just 2 or 3 weeks left before the playoffs in most leagues. All 32 NFL teams are active, before the last 4 byes next week. While … read more »

I’m not a fan of heights. While I would not go so far as to describe it as a fear or paralyzing terror, I’ll avoid them if possible. Plane flights don’t bother me. Staying on the top floor of a … read more »

Welcome back! Week 12 is in the books, and we’re changing things up a bit — both this week and for the rest of the 2025 fantasy football season. With most trade deadlines in the rear view window, the focus … read more »

Thanksgiving week is upon us. It’s hard to beat the combination of family, food, and football. We hope you enjoy the family and the food. Now, let’s dig into some fantasy football. The analysts at FantasyPros agree that, as a … read more »

Everyone loves an Ask Me Anything (AMA), especially the fantasy football community. You can put me at the top of the list of those who love fantasy football AMA. Answering questions for a specific individual fantasy player is so much … read more »

Welcome to Week 12, and welcome to Quick Grades, your weekly companion for start/sit clarity. We’ve combined consensus rankings and projections with The Primer’s matchup analysis to assign letter grades for every fantasy-relevant player, then added concise notes to illuminate … read more »

Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more »

Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more »

For Week 12 in the NFL, I wanted to open the Primer differently. Usually, I wax poetic about injuries, make jokes, or pick some other humorous topic to ramble about. With the holidays upcoming, I wanted to change the flavor … read more »

It’s hard to get a handle on the Wilsons this week. Wilson! GIFfrom Wilson GIFs Emanuel Wilson was going to be a star of this week’s most intriguing fantasy football article, but he was purged when Josh Jacobs practiced on … read more »

Here are my fantasy football rankings, tiers and outlook for notable players Week 12. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Start/Sit Lineup Advice: … read more »

Week 11 of the NFL season had its ups and downs. We saw some big plays on both sides of the ball, but the injury monster continues to ravage NFL locker rooms. Week 12 is here, and Thursday Night Football, while … read more »

We have learned a lot in the first 11 weeks of the season, so we can use that to inform our lineup decisions. The best way to do so is to focus on the matchup, consider the game script and … read more »

Analyzing NFL air yards for fantasy football is a valuable exercise for prognosticating what might be coming for certain receivers. If a wide receiver saw a tremendous number of air yards but fell entirely short on receiving yards and receptions, … read more »

Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more »

Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more »

We’re almost though the bye weeks. We have four this week, none next week, and then the last four in Week 14, the last or second-last week of the fantasy regular season in most leagues. The gap in byes next … read more »

Whether you’re battling for a crucial bye week or rebuilding for the future, Dynasty Trade Advice is your weekly go-to guide for maximizing roster value through trades. We now have 11 weeks of hard data to help point us in … read more »

The trade deadline is here… as in right now, blinking in red like your fantasy football league’s personal Doomsday Clock… and this is your last Buy Low Sell/High of the season. If your roster still has a few soft spots … read more »

We’ll help you navigate the trade waters of your fantasy football leagues all season. Not only is there the ‘Who Should I Trade?’ tool where you can get instant feedback, but you can also sync your league for free using … read more »

Below is a look at who is rising and who is falling in dynasty fantasy football after Week 11. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Dynasty Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Dynasty Fantasy Football … read more »

The current week of NFL DFS is always my favorite week. The slate is clean, and we are not forced to deal with our draft day mistakes like we do in managed seasonal leagues. It is all about honing in … read more »

Welcome to Week 11, and welcome to Quick Grades, your weekly companion for start/sit clarity. We’ve combined consensus rankings and projections with The Primer’s matchup analysis to assign letter grades for every fantasy-relevant player, then added concise notes to illuminate … read more »

Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on … read more »

This fantasy football season has been amazing, and there’s still plenty left to experience. Jonathan Taylor is pulling off his best 2024 Saquon Barkley impression. Matthew Stafford is building a case for his first MVP trophy and hoping this season … read more »

Things are going splendidly in one of my home leagues. I’m 8-2 with the best record in the league. Lady Luck has been my companion. Sure, I drafted a pretty good team. But let’s face it: Even talent-rich teams need … read more »