Each week of the 2025 NFL regular season, I’ll use this space to highlight teams facing various funnel defenses and fantasy options who could benefit. What’s a Funnel Defense? A funnel defense, in case you’re wondering, is a defense that faces an unusually high rate of pass attempts or rushes. I’ll take a close look at how opponents are playing …
Read More »
Welcome to Advanced Matchups! Using the Fantasy Points Data Suite, I’ll dig into coverage shells, blitz rates, individual matchups, and more every week throughout the season. If you believe this is too much overanalysis, Millionaire Maker winner rsbathla disagrees with you, crediting this very article as part of his process. This column is mostly geared toward giving you an edge …
Read More »
Wan’Dale Robinson could perform well against Cooper DeJean: Although DeJean grades as one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks, the Eagles‘ safeties have struggled. It might not be time to deploy Jalen Coker just yet: The Panthers standout is still working his way back and has a tough assignment in Bills corner Taron Johnson. Unlock your edge with PFF+: Access Premium Stats, …
Read More »CLE @ NYK | BKN @ CHA | MIA @ ORL | TOR @ ATL | PHI @ BOS | DET @ CHI | NOP @ MEM | WAS @ MIL | LAC @ UTA | SAS @ DAL | SAC @ PHX | MIN @ POR Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Team Totals: Cavs 114.5, …
Read More »
The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs field is set! After Decision Day, 18 teams – nine across both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference – have qualified for the postseason and will start the journey to MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6. The single-elimination Wild Card games (No. 8 vs. No. 9) are set for Wednesday, Oct. 22. …
Read More »
One of the NFL’s best rivalries is getting renewed once again. On Sunday, the Commanders will visit the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, marking the 131st time the two franchises have squared off, including the postseason. Dallas holds a 79-49-2 advantage in the matchups, but the two sides split the season series in 2024, with both winning at the other team’s …
Read More »
Each week of the 2025 NFL regular season, I’ll use this space to highlight teams facing various funnel defenses and fantasy options who could benefit. What’s a Funnel Defense? A funnel defense, in case you’re wondering, is a defense that faces an unusually high rate of pass attempts or rushes. I’ll take a close look at how opponents are playing …
Read More »
Welcome to Advanced Matchups! Using the Fantasy Points Data Suite, I’ll dig into coverage shells, blitz rates, individual matchups, and more every week throughout the season. If you believe this is too much overanalysis, Millionaire Maker winner rsbathla disagrees with you, crediting this very article as part of his process. This column is mostly geared toward giving you an edge …
Read More »
The first NFL coach firing took place on Monday as the Titans let go of second-year leader Brian Callahan, who compiled a poor 4-17 record with the team. With Tennessee averaging only 13.8 points per game (31st) with rookie No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward at quarterback, the Titans were seemingly headed for a change sooner than later. Against former …
Read More »
Find top fantasy D/ST streamers for Week 7, with matchup-based analysis, waiver targets and sneaky plays to help you with your fantasy football roster. Updated on October 14, 2025 6:01PM EST Note: These recommendations are limited to team defenses that are rostered on less than 60 percent of teams on Yahoo or 80 percent on NFC. Any references to fantasy …
Read More »