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Talking Week 1 fantasy football lineups, NFL news, and more!
In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, decision-making for setting Week 1 lineups, and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!
Check out the top waiver-wire targets for Week 1 of the 2024 season.
With the long offseason behind us, fantasy football is finally back in our lives. With that comes the constant scouring of talent on the waiver wire.
We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in MyFantasyLeague (MFL), using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!
We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.
Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.
Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.
Your fantasy football draft day companion is here!
Drafting a fantasy football team this weekend? The Huddle has you covered for everything needed to dominate in the final weekend before the 2024 NFL season begins.
Week 1 is merely days away, but there’s still time to draft a winner, and this being The Huddle’s 28th season online is a testament to our dedication to making you a champion!
It’s not too late to sign up for The Huddle and dominate!
Let’s not waste any more time and get right into what you must know ahead of the big draft weekend.
Gamers can stay on top of the latest transactions, injury news, and more by following our Huddle newsfeed.
These rules are in no particular order, and they apply to all levels of experience among fantasy owners. Just as important as the “what you should do” to create a winner in fantasy drafting, avoiding simple pitfalls is a must.
1) Living in the past: Assuming successes and failures from last year automatically will carry over to this year’s results is a quick trip to Loserville. Each year is brand new and requires a reset of the old memory bank.
2) Stay sober: While it may seem silly, don’t let one draft of hard boozing affect an entire season of fantasy football. Party it up after the draft and celebrate your soon-to-be championship roster.
3) No one likes a homer: Well, except for that Homer. Heavily drafting players from your favorite team tends to lead to an entire season of hangover-filled mornings. This also includes taking a specific player over a better option just because that player is on your favorite team. Be objective.
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Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Receivers
Quarterback swings | Running back swings | Receiving swings
Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end
Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends
Don’t forget, you still can join The Huddle even if you’ve drafted. Our team of experts will bring you to the fantasy Promised Land in 2024!
These players should return nicely on a modest draft investment.
There are few things more satisfying in the world of fantasy football than identifying a player or group to break out when your fellow owners don’t. With that in mind, it’s time to look at some possible sleepers for the upcoming season.
Check out HC Green’s five favorite draft targets for 2024.
With the preseason over, it’s time to look at five players we’d like to see on our fantasy football rosters for 2024. For clarity, these are not premium picks or studs per se. Rather, they’re players who could be available after those top-tier guys come off the board that we feel could deliver significant value.
These players could sink your fantasy season if taken too early.
Ahead of the final draft weekend, it’s time to look at five players we don’t want on our fantasy rosters for 2024. As ever, all players have value. Those listed here are ones we see falling well short of delivering the production versus where you’d need to draft them in most instances.
These are the top movers in either direction as of late August.
The latest fantasy football movers and shakers — in either direction — are important to track as we’re at the height of draft season. That said, it’s also easy to get caught up in the moment by devaluing an injury player or overrated someone nearing increased action. Let’s explore the most impactful situations pertaining to fantasy gamers.
These players are poised to bounce back in 2024.
Every season, several proven players regress and even fall off of the fantasy football map due to injury, demotion, a poor system fit, or another unforeseen calamity. Players of the fake game understandably tend to be of the, “What has he done for me lately?” mindset and may underrate some proven options coming off a bad year.
Heading into the 2024 season, we’ll explore which players are most likely to bounce back from a down year in 2023.
Recognizing risk is necessary in making sure the juice is worth squeeze.
Fantasy football gamers are tasked with making decisions at every juncture of their seasons. Whether it be the draft, setting lineups, making trades, or waiver claims … you name it, there is a choice to be made. Some of them are mundane, and others will drastically alter the course of your team’s fortunes.
One way to help mitigate the chance of a disastrous showing is to understand the amount of risk being assumed. Since the foundation of most any good fantasy roster is laid during the draft, we’ll focus our attention on which players offer the most potential in the face of unmistakable risk. You’ll also read about guys with greater risk than reward, despite being highly ranked or having an early average draft placement.
Will the Bolts offer electric wideouts for fantasy football?
Dating all the way back to their last four years in San Diego, the Los Angeles Chargers have had wide receiver Keenan Allen around to anchor their passing game. For the past seven years, Allen has been paired with WR Mike Williams. Both are gone. Allen was traded to the Chicago Bears in March, and Williams signed with the New York Jets in free agency. In addition, tight end Gerald Everett (Bears) and running back Austin Ekeler (Washington Commanders), who combined for 102 receptions last year, have departed as well.
While it’s not quite a complete overhaul for quarterback Justin Herbert, it’s close, and that doesn’t even consider the hiring of head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mark Roman, a duo that’s known for their physical brand of football. So, is it all doom and gloom for LA’s passing attack in 2024, or will some new Chargers step to the forefront?
