Top-6 Fantasy Surprises From Week 9. Can it Continue??
I compiled a top-6 list of the most surprising fantasy finishes that were successful but may not continue down that path. The list should be used as a guideline for the waiver wire. For the following, the quarterbacks I list should not continue
QB Injuries Through 6 Weeks
QB injuries through 6 weeks 31% of the starting QBs have missed time (10/32) 16% have missed over 25% of games (5/32) 6% have suffered season-ending injuries 47% of the QBs have NOT suffered an injury yet Several of the injuries have yet
NFL Short and Long Term IR List
Short term IR: (Updated 10/11) K.J. Hamler IND Heart (myocarditis) Return Initiated Acute viral myocarditis. Out 3-6 months. Shane Zylstra DET Knee (?) Short-Term IR Severe knee injury, possibly season-ending. Tyquan Thornton NE Shoulder Return Initiated No details. Shoulder dislocation vs. Grade 2-3
NFL Week 2 Surprises
I compiled a top-5 list of the most surprising fantasy finishes that were successful but may not continue down that path. The list should be used as a guideline for the waiver wire. For the following, the quarterbacks I list should not continue
Top 5 Surprises from Week 1
I compiled a top-5 list of the most surprising fantasy finishes that were successful but may not continue down that path. The list should be used as a guideline for the waiver wire. Rememberthat this list is compiled before the Monday Night Football
Top 5 rookies for fantasy football
Fantasy football is starting to heat up. One way to win leagues is to pick the right rookie(s). However, they are a mystery to solve. There is the unknown with every player, but the solution to greatness is even more difficult with a
A closer look into John Metchie’s triumphant return
Introduction: In the summer of 2022, just three months after being drafted, John Metchie III announced on social media that he had been diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APML). This devastating news meant that Metchie would miss his rookie season after being drafted
NFL Preseason Musings and Observations
Terry McLaurin may be missing some time after a foot / ankle injury, but Jahan Dotson (5 catches, 7 targets, 76 yards) is more than capable of carrying the offensive load – especially if Sam Howell looks this comfortable in season (19 of
Treylon Burks: Doctor analyzes leg’s injury
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Talkin Crazy-Week 13 BOLD Predictions
Another week into the NFL season, and it’s hard to believe that we’re into week 13! As this season continues to churn, this is the time of the year where certain teams will be shutting down some players (i.e. the Rams & remember
Lets Overthink This-Week 13 Recap
All right ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for arguably the biggest week in the fantasy football season. This, of course, is the last week of the regular season before we begin the playoffs. Many of you are facing must win scenarios in order
Talkin Crazy-Week 14 BOLD Predictions
Onto week 14. As we approach mid December, this is the time of the year where teams really want to be playing their best football. A slump, or surge, could be the determining factor if a team makes it into the postseason field
Lets Overthink This-Week 14 Recap
Week 14 was pretty crazy, and it was a do or die week for a vast amount of people. Some studs had fantastic games, such as Justin Jefferson, Jalen Hurts, Tony Pollard, Ja’Marr Chase, and others. Some others disappointed us greatly. These included
Talkin Crazy-Week 15 BOLD Predictions
Onto week 15, which is, as we all know, the fantasy playoffs! If you have made it to this point, then congratulations are in order. I know I say this often, but this fantasy season certainly had its share of tribulations that most
Waiver Wire-Week 16
QB: Gardner Minshew- With Jalen Hurts expected to miss time, owners may need a replacement if they don’t have one on roster already. Minshew may not have Jalen’s running ability, but he is still mobile in his own right, with the same selection
Lets Overthink This-Week 15 Recap
Week 15 was absolutely nutty. No other way to describe it. Crazy finishes, the largest comeback in NFL history, and three games going into OT, it truly gave us all. It was also the first round of the fantasy playoffs. Who else advanced
Talkin Crazy-Week 16 BOLD Predictions
Onto the next week. Often in sports, this is the motto. In the NFL/Fantasy Football, that is never more true than right now. Teams want to be playing their best ball so they’re firing on all cylinders come playoff time. In fantasy football,
Lets Overthink This-Week 16 Recap
It’s that time. What we all play for. It’s CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK! If you made it here, then a tip of the cap goes to you sir or madam. If you didn’t, well, here’s to making better lineup choices (and having a little bit
Top-5 NFL Rookie WRs for Fantasy
Here is a look at the top five wide receivers for fantasy purposes. This writing is formatted for Superflex and dynasty leagues. The wide receivers lack the super stud as in previous seasons, but it’s a deep class. All five on this list
Our 2023 NFL Rookie Draft Guide is Here!!!
The Fantasy Doctors 2023 NFL Rookie Draft Guide is here!! Injuries that occur in high school and college are often undiscussed. Yet each of them may play a significant role in that player’s potential risk going forward. Combing through countless high school articles,
Zach Wilson-2023 Player Profile
Zach Wilson Zach Wilson had a very rough, sophomore campaign. Often looking lost and lacking confidence. In his rookie season, he suffered a right PCL sprain in his knee that cost him for games, and he unfortunately suffered a new injury to the
Davis Mills-2023 Player Profile
Davis Mills After surprising many people in his rookie season, Davis Mills struggled to take advantage of the opportunity during his sophomore season. Although he was able to stay healthy, his accuracy was poor, leading to 15 interceptions and him eventually getting bench for
Building for the Future: The Top 5 Rookie Running Backs to Watch in Dynasty Leagues
Here is a look at the top five running backs for fantasy purposes. This writing is formatted for Super flex and dynasty purposes. The running backs are much more profound than last season, and all five on this list have a chance to
Trevor Lawrence-2023 Player Profile
Trevor Lawrence Lawrence showed in 2022 why he was the former number one pick in 2021. He had a fantastic season with the help of new coach Peterson, receiving weapons, Kirk, Zay Jones, Evan, Engram, and Travis Etienne. He finished as the QB8,
Top-5 Draft Picks at Quarterbacks for Dynasty
Here is a look at the top five quarterbacks for fantasy purposes. This writing is formatted for Superflex and dynasty purposes. The quarterbacks are much more profound than last season, and all five on this list have a chance to start for their
Dak Prescott-2023 Player Profile
Dak Prescott Prescott had to have surgery on his non-throwing shoulder heading into the 2022 season, but was reportedly healthy heading into week one. Unfortunately in that game he fractured the thumb on his throwing hand. This cost him the next five games
Aaron Rodgers-2023 Player Profile
Aaron Rodgers Rodgers had a down season in 2022, despite being the highest paid quarterback in the league. He had his most interceptions in a season ever (12), and it was the first time he failed to crack the top 10 fantasy QBs
DeVonta Smith-2023 Player Profile
DeVonta Smith Smith had a fantastic sophomore season with the Eagles, finishing as the WR9 in PPR, secondary to the breakout of Jalen Hurts, as well as the additional support of AJ Brown. Smith suffered a groin strain in the preseason, that may
Kyler Murray-2023 Player Profile
Kyler Murray Kyler Murray had a rough 2022, after testing positive for Covid in the preseason, he used a combination of Zach, Ertz, DeAndre Hopkins, and eventually Hollywood Brown to put together a decent season that was riddled with injuries. After missing three
Jalen Hurts-2023 Player Profile
Jalen Hurts Hurts had a monster season in 2023 after struggling to finish the 2021 season with an ankle injury that eventually required high-ankle sprain (tightrope) surgery in 2/2022. He came up just short of winning a Super Bowl despite a valiant effort. Finishing
Josh Allen-2023 Player Profile
Josh Allen After finishing a rare back-to-back QB1 in 2020 & 2021, Josh Allen slightly regressed in 2022, only finishing behind Mahomes as the QB2. Allen suffered two injuries in 2022, a minor hand injury in late September that he played through, and
Patrick Mahomes-2023 Player Profile
Patrick Mahomes Mahomes surprised many and ended up regaining the QB1 spot, his first time since 2018, despite losing Tyreek Hill, and having a mediocre wide receiving core. Mahomes was able to stay healthy the entire regular season, only to suffer a right
Joe Burrow-2023 Player Profile
Joe Burrow In 2022 Burrow was another year removed from his significant left knee injury, where he tore his ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus in 2020. He was able to stay healthy and injury free in 2022, despite needing to undergo an appendectomy
Javonte Williams-2023 Player Profile
Javonte Williams Many were excited about William ‘s potential in 2022 as he potentially took over the backfield from Melvin Gordon, and a newly high-powered offense led by Russell Wilson. Well, we know how that ended. Unfortunately, Williams suffered a significant knee injury
Antonio Gibson-2023 Player Profile
Antonio Gibson Gibson disappointed in 2022, after suffering a myriad of injuries, including a hamstring strain in training camp, and a fracture in his left foot that required off-season surgery. He was placed on IR on Christmas Eve after likely suffering and MCL
Who will the Colts draft??
Since the retirement of Andrew Luck, the Indianapolis Colts have not found their signal caller to last more than a year. Players such as Jacoby Brissett (2019), Philip Rivers (2020), Carson Wentz (2021), and Matt Ryan (2022) have met with mostly failure. In
Who will the Colts draft??
Since the retirement of Andrew Luck, the Indianapolis Colts have not found their signal caller to last more than a year. Players such as Jacoby Brissett (2019), Philip Rivers (2020), Carson Wentz (2021), and Matt Ryan (2022) have met with mostly failure. In
Jordyn Brooks’ ACL Rehab and a Possible Candidate at Linebacker
Star Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks tore his ACL in Week 17 against the New York, side-lining him for the season finale and the team’s NFL Wild Card appearance behind a surprise 2022-23 season for QB Geno Smith. Brooks had successful surgery on
Ahead of the Curve Players to Start Pre-Planning for Post NFL Combine
The 2023 NFL Combine has wrapped up resulting in player’s value fluctuating up and down based on their performance. Nothing has been set in stone by any means since the offseason free agency period is about to start in about a week, followed by
Noticias de jugadores de la NFL
Jalen Hurts Hurts tuvo una temporada monstruosa en 2023 después de luchar para terminar la temporada de 2021 con una lesión en el tobillo que finalmente requirió una cirugía de esguince de tobillo alto (tightrope) en 2/2022. Se quedó a poco de ganar
It’s Decision Time for the Chicago Bears – Bryce Young or Justin Fields?
Introduction With the importance of quarterbacks rising in the minds of teams around the league, almost no team can be ruled out of taking one in the draft – demonstrated by the perennial bickering of fanbases on Twitter around this time of year.
Players News and Updates
Jalen Hurts Hurts had a monster season in 2023 after struggling to finish the 2021 season with an ankle injury that eventually required high-ankle sprain (tightrope) surgery in 2/2022. He came up just short of winning a Super Bowl despite a valiant effort. Finishing
Super Bowl Preview
It’s finally upon us. Super Bowl Sunday. One of the truly great “holidays” here in the United States, it’s a day to gather with friends, family, and loved ones, to share some laughter, great company, and of course food. Looking for a quick
Prize Picks-Divisional Round Playoffs
Prize Picks – Divisional Round (Mix & Match the bets) Payout on Prizepicks 2 Leg parley – 3x payout 3 Leg parley – 5x payout 4 Leg parley – 10x payout 5Leg Parley – 10x payout (If you hit 4/5 you get 2x
Talkin Crazy-Week 18 BOLD Predictions
As we somehow attempt to move onto week 18 in the NFL season, let’s continue to show our prayers and support for Damar Hamlin. His recovery to this point has been nothing short of remarkable. What’s even more remarkable is seeing NFL fans,
Lets Overthink This-Fantasy Championships
Barring the unforeseen circumstances that developed in the NFL this week, this week’s column is going to be different. First, let’s continue to send our prayers, donations, and positive thoughts towards Damar Hamlin and his GoFundMe and family. Watching that unfold on Monday
Talkin Crazy-Week 17 BOLD Predictions
Championship week! If you made it this far, I’m sure you’ve already stared at your lineup for the better part of a few hours this week, constantly pondering your lineup decisions. As you all know by now, our weekly Let’s Overthink This column
Lets Overthink This-Week 12 Recap
Week 12 of the NFL season was certainly a memorable one. It all started with three fantastic Thanksgiving games that saw the Bills, Cowboys, and Vikings all emerge victorious. Then Sunday came around and we saw Mike White light up the Bears, Josh
Talkin Crazy-Week 12 BOLD Predictions
Coming into week 12, this is the part of the season where the cream rises to the top. Which teams will begin their ascent to the top of the standings? Similarly, which teams will slump to the bottom of the standings? Looking at
Lets Overthink This-Week 11 Recap
Every year there are undoubtedly going to be some fantasy regrets that you have to man up to and endure. For me, one of them was drafting Kenneth Walker II, only to drop him about 3 weeks into the season. I knew Rashaad
Talkin Crazy-Week 11 BOLD Predictions
Another week into the NFL season, and more craziness ensues. The Eagles, the last of the undefeated teams, lost to the Commanders on MNF. Jeff Saturday got a win in his debut against the Raiders, and now he faces the former mentioned Eagles
Lets Overthink This-Week 10 Recap
Every year, without fail, it seems like there are a number of seasons within the full NFL season. For example, if you cluster the games in 3-4 group increments, you can start to see some trends from various teams and individual players. Take
Talkin Crazy-Week 10 Bold Predictions
As we enter week 10 of the NFL season, this weekend’s slate of games is full of juicy storylines. Will Josh Allen play this weekend against the Vikings? If he does, how effective will he be? Can Tom Brady and the Buccaneers continue
Lets Overthink This-Week 9 Recap
Can you believe that, including this week, there are only 5(!!) regular season weeks left in the fantasy football season? It’s scary how quickly this season is going, and, as always, is ripe with some juicy headlines. What’s up with the veteran QB’s
Talkin Crazy-Week 9 Predictions
As we continue to work through this wild NFL season, one thing is pretty apparent. Mediocre teams are EVERYWHERE. All you have to do is take a look at the standings and the parity is all over the place. By my count, there
Lets Overthink This-Week 8
Another week down in this crazy NFL season. What have we found out? Well, it’s the Chiefs, Bills, and Eagles’ world, and we all are living in it. These 3 teams have stood out much more than the rest of the league, and
Talkin Crazy-Week 8 Predictions
Another week down in the fantasy football season. It’s flying by, just like every year. As always, let us take a deeper look at some of our bold predictions. First, we will recap the Thursday night game, then reminisce on last week’s predictions,
The Trade Deadline is Looming-Some Players to Consider
It is that time of the year where the NFL trade deadline gets plenty of fans excited about possible team changes and the variables that may come along with them. In fantasy football, these trades can really make or break your team. However,
The Trade Deadline is Looming-Some Players to Consider
It is that time of the year where the NFL trade deadline gets plenty of fans excited about possible team changes and the variables that may come along with them. In fantasy football, these trades can really make or break your team. However,
Lets Overthink This-Week 7
Well, we have officially arrived at the midpoint of the fantasy football season. If your team is 7-0, 6-1, or even 5-2, congrats! That is no easy feat, and your team is sitting very nicely for the playoff push. However, most of us
Talking Crazy-Week 7 Predictions
Man, last week was truly a dream week for those of us who like to make “bold” predictions. I’m sure some folks made a LOT of money parlaying various underdogs/spreads during last week’s slate of games. Are we in store for another wild
Lets Overthink This-Week 6
Can you believe that this week, week 7, is the mid way point of the fantasy football season? Crazy, but it flies by every year. By this point in the season you should have a pretty good feel for your team. You have
Talkin Crazy-Week 6 Predictions
So, I gotta ask. After another subpar performance from the offense of both teams on Thursday night, are we ready to just bench all our fantasy players for future TNF games? Bet the under on every TNF game? Both? Okay, maybe I’m overreacting,
Lets Overthink This-Week 5
Five weeks into the NFL season. Hard to believe, but we’re chugging right along. Now that five weeks have passed, the landscape of the NFL is finally starting to take shape. There are a few juggernauts, a handful of decent teams, a large
Talkin Crazy-Week 5 Predictions
As we approach another fun-filled football Sunday, it’s time for our weekly tradition here at TFD. It’s time to TALK CRAZY. Now, if this is your first time here, let me first say welcome, and thank you for checking us out. These written
Desperate? Pickups that Can Help During Hard Times-Week 5
We are approaching the middle of the season, and as we all know injuries alter our fantasy football plans. Staying ahead of the curve and taking chances on players nobody may expect can help you get through rough periods. Brian Robinson Jr. I don’t
Lets Overthink This-Week 4
Another week in the books in this bizarre 2022 fantasy football season. 4 weeks in and some of you are feeling great about your team, while others are wondering why in the world they drafted Kyle Pitts so early. Or, you may be
Talkin Crazy-Week 3 Wrap Up
Another week into the NFL/fantasy football season and week 3 gave us some big time performances by young players, and some duds from players we were expecting to perform quite well. That just seems to be the norm in fantasy football these days. Never
Lets Over Think This-Week 3
Well, three weeks into the fantasy football/NFL season, and what do we really know? Well, unfortunately, the answer seems to be not that much. Except to expect the unexpected. Who had the Colts upsetting the Chiefs this weekend? How about the Jaguars over
Talkin Crazy-Week 2
This NFL season, like all seasons before it, is producing some juicy headlines. Now, some of these headlines are purely intended to be clickbait. On the other hand, some headlines may seem far-fetched, however they have some merit. In this weekly article, we
Dr. Morse’s Week 3 DFS Thoughts W3 – Thoughts
QB Jalen Hurts Josh Allen Patrick Mahomes Kirk Cousins Lamar Jackson Matthew Stafford Tua Tagovailoa Daniel Jones (cheap) RB CMC Leonard Fournette (be careful) Joe Mixon Dalvin Cook Aaron Jones D’Andre Swift Nick Chubb Darrell Henderson Eno Benjamin Rhamondre Stevenson Chase Edmonds WR Kupp
Dave’s Deep Dive-Week 1
The year was 2013. It was one of the best days of the year. Fantasy football draft day. During this draft, a dear friend of mine, we’ll call him Ray, did something we still rag on him to this day about. He drafted
Lets Overthink This-Week 2
Week 2 was absolute madness. Everything that we love about the NFL season, we got. High scoring shootout? Check. Big fantasy performances? Check. Fourth quarter comebacks? Check. Fantasy duds? Also, check, albeit unfortunately. After two weeks, you may be feeling really good about
Prize Picks for Week 3
(Mix & Match the bets) Payout on Prizepicks 2 Leg parley – 3x payout 3 Leg parley – 5x payout 4 Leg parley – 10x payout 5Leg Parley – 10x payout (If you hit 4/5 you get 2x payout) TFD Picks for Week
Buy or Sell Week 3
After 2 weeks of very interesting football, many fantasy owners are pondering moves they should be making for week 3 & beyond. Here are a few guys explore: Cooper Rush He is in the starting quarterback category for the time being and exceeding
Lets Overthink This-Week 2
Week 2 was absolute madness. Everything that we love about the NFL season, we got. High scoring shootout? Check. Big fantasy performances? Check. Fourth quarter comebacks? Check. Fantasy duds? Also, check, albeit unfortunately. After two weeks, you may be feeling really good about
Consider these players in Fantasy Football
Gerald Everett If he is still available in your league, and you need a starter upgrade or depth… Everett could be a great value. He had 10 targets last night which turned into 6 catches for 71 yards. He was close to capping
How to view “Paid Blogs” (Members Only)
Hi All- Thanks for signing up as a member! As you can see on the blog image, all you need to do is click on the drop-down next to your user name to access the paid blogs and your followed players. In addition to the
The Fantasy Doctors Draft (TE’s, Kicker, Defense)
I decided to combine the last 3 positions together since there is usually a lower volume of these positions on rosters. Tight ends typically don’t score high points unless you have one of the top 3-5 players at the position. I tend to go
The Fantasy Doctors Redraft League (Wide Receivers)
Receivers that get plenty of catches are obviously the gold standard in the a full ppr format, which this league is. At the 1(5) pick, I felt like my hand was forced to select Ja’Marr Chase, and I was not complaining at all. He did
TFD League Draft (QB Edition)
In the world of redraft owners are more looking for production now as opposed to later. Here at The Fantasy Doctors we participated in 12team full ppr redraft league. It consisted of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 2 flex spots(W/R/T), 1
Value Picks Per Position
We all know top 5-10 per position are must draft players. With that said these are must draft players for fantasy football that may not be going in the top rounds that you should aim for wether dynasty or redraft leagues. QB: Trevor