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December 14th, 2024

Saturday Evening Edition

Week 15: By the Numbers

Since Week 8, the Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase leads all wide receivers with 54 receptions, 699 receiving yards, and 9 touchdowns on 79 targets. He’s scored in four straight games and been targeted 9 or more times in six straight. He’s locked in as the number one fantasy receiver this week.

The Packers running back Josh Jacobs continues to carry the teams ground game with an average of 20.2 carries over his last four games while adding 8 rushing scores. His 10 rushing touchdowns since week 8 leads all running backs. Even with a road matchup this week against the Seahawks, Jacobs should be considered a must start RB1.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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December 7th, 2024

Saturday Evening Edition

Week 14: By the Numbers

Wide Receivers

The Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (currently tied as the fantasy WR23 this season) has been a Top-10 fantasy wide receiver (fantasy WR4) over his last three games. Moore has totaled 22 receptions for 265 yards receiving with two touchdowns on 30 targets. His 96 targets this season rank 10th among all wide receivers. It’s a tough Week 14 matchup on the road against the Niners (ranked 7th versus opposing wide receivers), but the Bears wideout should see enough volume to post decent numbers as a low WR-two or flex play. 

Tight Ends

The Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers just continues to produce every week. Bowers is the number one fantasy tight end this season, leading all at the position with 84 receptions, 884 yards receiving, and 113 targets. Bowers has recorded 11 catches for 20+ yards (tied for most) and 4 touchdowns (tied for 5th at the position). While his week 14 opponent (Buccaneers, ranked 27th versus opposing tight ends) have been playing better against the position, Bowers should continue to see plenty of work (40 targets over the last three games). Bowers remains a must-start this week. 

The Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has been targeted 75 times this season (ranks 6th among all tight ends). Ertz ranks in the Top-10 for all receivers (TE, WR, etc) in red zone targets this season and his 4 touchdowns ranks second on the team. He’ll still remain a low TE1 in fantasy coming out of the bye.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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December 7th, 2024
Saturday Evening Edition

Week 14: By the Numbers

Quarterbacks

Despite some early struggles this season, the Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has been steadily working his way up the fantasy QB scoring charts. Over his last three games the rookie has been scoring as the fantasy QB6 (overall this season he’s fantasy QB17). His recent fantasy numbers are supported by his 5 touchdown passes (3 in week 13) and his 142 rushing yards. He’s got a tough week 14 road matchup with the 49ers, but with six teams on bye he should be considered a fantasy start this week.

Running Backs

The Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle is proof, if given the opportunity you can succeed. In Dowdle’s case, the necessary volume. Over his past five games, Dowdle is averaging 18.2 touches and 83.6 scrimmage yards per game with two total touchdowns, elevating him to low-end RB2 status (currently fantasy RB29 for the season - flex play territory). With a week 14 home matchup with the Bengals (ranked 28th in fantasy versus opposing running backs the last 4 weeks), Dowdle should be more than a safe RB-two fantasy start this Sunday.

That's my take
~David G. Ortega

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December 3rd, 2024

Tuesday Evening Edition

Week 14: Waiver Watch

With running backs Christian McCaffrey (IR) and Jordan Mason (IR) shutdown, Niners running back Isaac Guerendo (246 yards rushing, 5.9 yds/carry this season) will be a popular add this week. 

Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine should be a target with three straight games with at least one touchdown reception (two last week) and a score in 7 of his last 8 games.

The Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is not likely to throw 50 plus times in many more games this season, but Elijah Moore's 14 targets Monday night, and six straight games with 5 or more targets (9 targets/game average) should put him near the top of the list for Week 14 wavier wire consideration. Just my take.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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November 29th, 2024

Friday Morning Edition

Week 13: By the Numbers

The Playmakers

When Higgins is on the field, he produces. It’s not been a memorable 2024 season for the Bengals wide receiver having missed 5 games. But in the 6 games he has played, he’s averaging 9.7 targets, 6.3 receptions, and 81.5 yards receiving per game with 4 touchdowns this season. In his last two games against the Steelers (week 13 opponent) Higgins has eclipsed 140 yards receiving. He’s a must start this week. Just my take.

The Soft-hands People

The Cardinals tight end Trey McBride has been the epitome of Mr. Consistent over his last 7 games, scoring in double-digit fantasy points in all seven. McBride is coming off his best performance of the season, with a 12-catch and 133 receiving yards performance. He has yet to touch paydirt this season, but he is the Cards leading receiver this season in receptions (61) and yards (685) and he’s due to cash in. The Vikings have done a pretty good job this season versus tight ends, yielding only two scores, one to Kittle (SF) and the other to Kraft (GB). I like McBride's chances on Sunday to score. Just my Take.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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November 29th, 2024

Friday Morning Edition

Week 13: By the Numbers

The Strong arms

This week looks like a good week to stay with the hot hand of the Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. He could be a nice Week 13 plug and play. He has not only been playing very well recently (his last three games), but in his last four starts at home, he’s scored over 20 fantasy points in each, averaging 25.6 fantasy points. Nix has tossed 11 touchdowns to one interception over those last four home tilts. I like Nix. Just my Take.

The Crazy legs

Running back Alvin Kamara has been a workhorse for the Saints offense this season and over his last three games he’s averaging 25.7 touches and 137.6 yards of offense. Kamara has a tremendous floor, but his scoring drought (last touchdown was back in week 6) has seemingly capped his ceiling. A matchup with the Panthers (14 rushing touchdowns allowed - tied most in NFL) this Sunday could be just what the fantasy doctor ordered. The last time these two teams met, Kamara ran for 155 yards on the ground. Looks like a top 5 week for Kamara. Just my take.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega 

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November 29th, 2024

Friday Morning Edition

Week 13: Waiver Watch

The Chiefs tight end Noad Gray might be the Waiver wire flavor of the week for tight ends, coming off a two touchdown game, but don’t ignore the Bears Cole Kmet’s 10 targets this past Sunday. Also if the Cowboys Jake Ferguson is sidelined again this week Luke Schoonmaker could be trustworthy this week against the Giants coming off back-to-back double digit fantasy scoring in weeks 11 & 12.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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November 24th, 2024

Sunday Morning Edition

Week 12: By The Numbers

The High-flyers

This Sunday figures to be a great opportunity for the Giants new signal caller (Tommy DeVito) to get well acquainted with his number one receiver Malik Nabers. The Giants leading receiver will be catching passes against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed the 7th most receptions and 6th most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers.

The Gridiron-Grinders

This could be another Travis Kelce Sunday as the Chief big tight end gets set to take on the Carolina Panthers D. The Panthers allow the second most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, including the 3rd most over the past 4 weeks. Kelce figures to be a busy target in the red zone and a good bet for a touchdown.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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November 23rd, 2024
Saturday Evening Edition

Week 12: By The Numbers

The Gun-Slingers

Over his last four starts, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been a stud for fantasy owners (fantasy QB4 during this stretch - 23.1 pts/game) and a difference maker on the gridiron. He’s averaging 257 yards passing, 2.2 touchdowns, 24.2 completions, and 72.9 completion percentage during this four week span. He is coming off his best passing performance of the season in week 11 with 307 yards passing and 4 touchdowns, and looks poised to continue his success this week against a Las Vegas fantasy defense that is ranked 29th versus opposing quarterbacks.

The Work-Horses

Sunday could be the perfect storm for the Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. He shouldn’t have much of a problem hitting 20 carries this week facing the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have allowed the 2nd most rushing yards (1,339 yards) and the most fantasy points to opposing running backs.

That's my take
~David G. Ortega

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November 17th, 2024

Sunday morning Edition

Week 11: By The Numbers

The Wide Receivers

The Steelers playmaking wide receiver, George Pickens just keeps doing George Pickens things on Sundays, adding only his second receiving touchdown of the season, a week ago with a spectacular grab. Over the past four weeks, Pickens is the fantasy WR8, with 14 receptions for 276 receiving yards (19.7 y/r), with his touchdown last week. It’s a divisional matchup today versus the Ravens, the league’s worst defense against the pass; most passing yards (314.4 yards/game) and touchdowns (21) allowed. The Ravens have also allowed the 2nd most receptions to wide receivers. Pickens has Top-10 sights today with a probable score. Just my take.

Coming off a poor showing in Week 10, the Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson still remains a top flight receiver in fantasy over the past month. Over his last four contests Wilson is the fantasy WR12, collecting 24 balls (33 targets) with 305 yards receiving and two scores. Wilson faces a Colts defense that ranks middle of the pack versus wide receivers, although they have allowed the 7th most receiving yards to the position this season, including the 3rd most over the past two weeks. Wilson is locked and loaded for a bounce back game.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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November 16th, 2024

Saturday Evening Edition

Week 11: By The Numbers

The Running Backs

The Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been on a heater the past 4 weeks, averaging nearly 20 fantasy points per game. During the stretch he has totaled 379 yards rushing, 3 rushing touchdowns, 10 catches, and 98 yards receiving, good enough for the fantasy RB5 (tied) spot. His matchup on Sunday looks like a great opportunity to improve these numbers facing a Jaguars defense ranked 30th versus opposing running backs. The Jaguars have been particularly vulnerable versus the pass, allowing the 5th most receptions (58), 4th most receiving yards (463), and 4 touchdowns (2nd most) to running backs. Gibbs is locked in as a must start and strong DFS play.

Quietly, since week 6, the Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been the fantasy RB8 (points per game). Over his last four games, Jacobs has averaged 90 rushing per game with a 5.3 yards per carry average (ranked 6th - minimum 30 carries during this time) and 3 touchdowns. Sunday’s matchup against the Bears sets up an opportunity for continued success. The Bears defense (ranked 15th versus opposing running backs) has allowed the 11th most yards on the ground (1,004) and allows 4.9 yards per carry (ranked 27th in the league). Jacobs should be in line for a productive day on the ground.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega

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November 16th, 2024

Saturday Evening Edition

Week 11: By The Numbers

The Quarterbacks

Since week 6 the Niners quarterback Brock Purdy has been the fantasy QB4 (during his 4 game stretch), with 9 total touchdowns (6 pass, 3 rush) and 270 yards passing per game. In his week 6 matchup on the road against the Seahawks (week 11 opponent), Purdy threw for 255 yards and tossed 3 scores. Facing the Seahawks 15th ranked defense versus opposing quarterbacks the last 4 weeks, Purdy should be primed for a big Sunday with most of his horses (CMC, Deebo, Jennings, and Kittle) in the stable.

Sunday night should be filled with plenty of fireworks with the Los Angeles Chargers playing host to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been hot over his last three games (fantasy QB6 during this stretch), averaging better than 21 fantasy points per game with 6 total touchdowns and better than 240 yards passing per game. He’ll match up against a Bengals defense that allows the 5th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Herbert needs to be in lineups this week.

That's my take

~David G. Ortega