Kevin Szafraniec looks at the performances of multiple backup running backs who helped or hurt teams on the brink of the fantasy playoffs in Week 14. With injuries continuing to pile up at RB, who are the guys that will propel fantasy teams to playoff success?

Blair Andrews previews the upcoming Week 14 matchups through the lens of the advanced team stats. Is this the week Braelon Allen proves he's a multifaceted NFL running back?

Dave Caban uses the Passing Game Matchup Rater and other RotoViz tools to help readers better understand the challenges facing wide receivers and tight ends in the coming week. Will Jake Ferguson have a big impact in his return to the lineup?

Kevin Szafraniec compares 2024 wide receiver advanced metrics against historical performances using RotoViz's Advanced Stats Explorer. This week's edition of the article looks at the evolving state of the passing games in Cleveland and Jacksonville, two of the league's most efficient receivers, and who is best at moving the chains in 2024.

Blair Andrews previews the Week 14 Thursday night matchup between the Packers and the Lions using the advanced team stats and other RotoViz tools. Can Jahymr Gibbs redeem himself with a massive performance against Green Bay?

Dave Caban dives into the WR/CB matchups and other passing game elements for the early slate of Week 14 games. Is Malik Nabers set to blow up against the Saints?

Shawn Siegele breaks down the Zero RB Universe ahead of Week 14, including Tampa Bay's emergence as the NFL's premier RB offense and a sneaky breakout opportunity for a former college workhorse.

Ross Durham offers the top defensive streaming options for Week 14. Can a resurgent Bryce Young overcome a tough Philadelphia secondary?

Need help at the tight end spot this week? Then look no further, with three willing volunteers just waiting on your waiver wires.

Tune in to the RotoViz YouTube channel Tuesday evening at 9:15 p.m. ET, as I will be joined by Mat Irby to answer listener questions and talk through the best waiver adds heading into the fantasy playoffs! When Christian McCaffrey went down against the Bills, it looked like last week’s suggestion to add Jordan Mason could lead fantasy managers to championships this season. That is,…...

Pretty cool. — John Lakeman, Patriot Every Sunday from Week 12 to Week 17 can make an argument for “most important,” but FFPC semifinal weekend may have an inside track at the claim. The prizes for finalists are much higher than for the third-place contestants, and for teams without an automatic bid to the $1 million sprint, it’s a straightforward must-win. Last week, I mentioned…...

The prototypical size for an NFL running back has generally been considered to be upwards of 6 feet tall and well past 200 pounds. When RBs fall short of these (somewhat arbitrary) thresholds, it can raise questions about their ability to handle the wear and tear of leading an NFL backfield. Still, RBs like Barry Sanders and Walter Payton were able to become two the…...

Welcome to The Wrong Read. This weekly article uses advanced team-level metrics to preview the week’s upcoming matchups. The goal is to try to understand how an upcoming matchup might play out in terms of each offense’s ability to execute their game plan. How successful will they be when trying to pass? How much will they be able to run the ball? It’s impossible to…...

In many instances, fantasy football championships are not decided by the players who start hot out of the gate, but by those who finish the season strong. This week’s article is full of wide receivers who may not have had the best start to the season, but will (hopefully) find themselves in position to be difference makers coming down the home stretch. Before we get…...

Welcome to Going Deep! This weekly article will make use of charting data, advanced metrics, and other RotoViz tools — specifically the Passing Game Matchup Rater — to help readers better understand the challenges facing wide receivers and tight ends in the coming week. As my process makes heavy use of the Matchup Rater, I’d highly recommend that you set aside half an hour to watch the tutorial/walkthrough and…...

Welcome to The Wrong Read. This weekly article uses advanced team-level metrics to preview the week’s upcoming matchups. The goal is to try to understand how an upcoming matchup might play out in terms of each offense’s ability to execute their game plan. How successful will they be when trying to pass? How much will they be able to run the ball? It’s impossible to…...

The 2024 season has featured remarkable running back health, and yet breakout RBs like Bucky Irving, Chase Brown, J.K. Dobbins, Tyrone Tracy, and Chuba Hubbard have still provided late-round successes and additional Flex punch. As Ben Gretch and I discussed on Stealing Bananas this week, the 2024 campaign has delivered epic performances from aging backs combined with devastating injuries to big-name wide receivers. The result…...

In many leagues, contending teams aren’t dropping their best D/STs anymore, and instead hoarding them for the winter playoff run. I’m one of them. Hopefully you’ve taken my advice already and you are too. As a result though, we have fewer options on many waiver wires, and probably don’t have access to defenses like the Broncos, Chiefs, or Texans, who all have elite matchups in…...

For many, Thanksgiving is the official beginning of the end of the NFL regular season. From then on, the schedule will become known as the “run-in,” with teams looking to get hot and stay hot. This is true in real life and fantasy. Every lineup decision counts that little bit more, especially at the tight end spot. You can be thankful that I have your…...

Blair and I will be taking this Tuesday off from our normal waivers show on the RotoViz YouTube channel, but will be back next week with some new, exciting content as we head down the home stretch of the 2024 season and look forward to 2025. To all of our subscribers and listeners, we are grateful for your feedback and support. Have a safe and…...