SCOTT SPRATT got into analytics through his baseball work for Sports Info Solutions and writing for ESPN and FanGraphs, but he loves football analytics because of the intricacies of the sport. He is a Sloan Analytics Research Paper Competition and Fantasy Sports Writers Association award winner and was a 2018 finalist for FSWA Football Writer of the Year for his writing for Pro Football Focus. He is an elusive native Charlottean and has the Jimmy Clausen-given scars to prove it.
Seattle's selection of Kenneth Walker in the second round could mean the end of Chris Carson's time with the Seahawks—but he's not the only veteran whose fantasy prospects dropped last week.
J.K. Dobbins. Gus Edwards. Justice Hill. Marcus Peters. Marlon Humphrey. That's just a partial list of Baltimore players who missed all or most of the 2021 season.
The Baltimore Ravens set adjusted games lost records last year and still finished 8-9. Average health this fall would make them a playoff contender once again.
Even with Tre'Davious White returning from injury, Buffalo needs corners. Meanwhile, the Dolphins need linemen, the Patriots need linebackers, and the Jets need anyone who can catch a football.
With only four teams playing this weekend, fantasy options are slim. But a dome game against a relatively weak San Francisco secondary could mean big things for your favorite Rams.
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Conference Championship
January 27, 2:58 pm ET
Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense look better than the Kansas City defense. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense should have a similar edge against Buffalo's defense.