Minnesota Vikings' rookie running back Dalvin Cook was off to a great start in 2017, amassing over 450 total yards of offense and two touchdowns. If you were lucky enough to draft Cook, you were probably feeling pretty good about your chances to advance to your fantasy league playoffs. Now, after Cook suffered a week 4 ACL-tear, you're probably in panic mode, sending out trade requests and scanning the waiver wire for a replacement. Here at the SFFS, we feel your pain and offer our advice in finding a suitable replacement(s).
Waiver Wire Pickups: 9/27/17
So week three of the NFL regular season is in the books. If you’re not quite happy with the way your roster is shaking out, we have the top 5 players for you to target on your league’s waiver wire for week four.
The SFFS’ Sit/Start-Week 2
Based on this week’s matchups and a player’s historical performance against their opponents, The SFFS’ crew projects which players to start on your roster or sit on your bench in Week 2.
Waiver Wire Pickups: 9/12/17
So week one of the NFL regular season is in the books. If you’re not quite happy with the way your roster is shaking out, we have the top 5 players for you to target on your league’s waiver wire for week 2.
Andrew Luck’s First Start Delayed – Injury Update
As I have been saying since late July, and even when Andrew Luck was taken off the PUP list at the beginning of this season, it is becoming more and more likely that Luck won't see live action until October. Ian Rapoport stated today on NFL GameDay Morning "The Colts and [Scott] Tolzien are preparing for an... Continue Reading →
The SFFS’ Sit/Start-Week 1
Based on this week's matchups and a player's historical performance against their opponents, The SFFS' crew projects which players to start on your roster or sit on your bench in Week 1.
Julio Jones 2017 Fantasy Value – A Medical Practitioner’s Perspective
We've all been there. Sitting in camp chairs or developing bleacher-butt while watching floats, high school bands, and hot rods pass by on a sunny day for the local parade. Then it happens... Oh no... A rumbling, a flash, and then a down pouring of rain. Yup, everyone has had their "parade rained on" and... Continue Reading →
The SFFS’ Bold Prediction: Cooper Kupp will have 70 receptions in 2017
Before missing the Los Angeles Rams' third preseason game due to a minor groin injury, rookie wide receiver Cooper Kupp was already well on his way to becoming one of QB Jared Goff's favorite targets. Kupp, the 6'2" receiver out of Eastern Washington University exploded out of the gates in his first preseason action, hauling... Continue Reading →
Fantasy Impact: The Patriots’ loss of Julian Edelman
Just minutes into the New England Patriots' third preseason game of 2017, a major blow was dealt to their offense. Julian Edelman, the team's leader in receptions since 2013, suffered what appeared to be a non-contact ACL injury as he made a cut after making a catch early in the 1st quarter of the Patriots'... Continue Reading →
**Updated 8/24/17** Andrew Luck’s 2017 Fantasy Value – A Medical Practitioner Perspective
We are eight months since Andrew Luck's right shoulder surgery and the waters are still cloudy about his recovery. Most recently the Colt's head coach, Chuck Pagano, said within the last week that they don't have a timeline for return. You don't have to have a medical degree to know that doesn't sound good. Many analysts... Continue Reading →