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We are finally past the bye weeks and in the fantasy playoffs! Last week, with six teams on a bye, we relied on low-end, volatile players, hoping they could take advantage of good matchups. This week, there are no limitations and we’re facing difficult choices and trust issues. Will big names pull through? Can flashing talent put up week-winning stats …

Week 14 was a mediocre one for your loyal sleeper page. The Tennessee passing game did little and the tight ends fizzled out — Will Dissly getting hurt didn’t help. On the plus side, Adam Thielen was not a difficult pick but he came through, and Sincere McCormick was solid. Let’s see if we can build on things in Week …

Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 15 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 15 …

Dominate in Week 15 with Sal Vetri’s keys to a fantasy football victory. Sketchy spot of the week: Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs. BAL Tracy Jr. had a strong Week 14 showing against Saints. It was a good matchup as New Orleans ranked 32nd against the run entering Week 14. Tracy took advantage of this great spot by turning 26 opportunities …

Set your Week 15 lineups with Dalton Del Don’s key start/sit advice for every game on the slate. Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers Start: Rico Dowdle Dowdle has completely taken over as Dallas’ workhorse, seeing 66-of-76 RB touches over the last three games. He gets a Panthers’ defense allowing 5.0 YPC and the most average rush attempts (27.8), rushing yards …

NFL world slams Campbell for refusing to play in 49ers-Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Friday morning was a rare day in the sports media world. In an infrequent occurrence, pundits across different platforms shared the same opinion on a hot topic from Thursday night’s 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams game. San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is the …

The 49ers are still working out exactly how to deal with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell after he refused to enter Thursday night’s loss to the Rams. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Thursday night that the team will “figure out something” when asked about a response and the subject came up again at a Friday press conference. Shanahan said, via …

Why Purdy believes he ‘failed the team’ in 49ers’ loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The Los Angeles Rams scored six touchdowns four days earlier in a shootout victory over the Buffalo Bills. On Thursday, the 49ers kept the Rams’ high-powered offense out of the end zone. It was still not enough for …

Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is set to start on Sunday against the Ravens, and if Drew Lock dresses at all, he’s expected to be the emergency third quarterback. Officially, Lock is listed as doubtful with heel and left elbow injuries. The Giants have a long list of injuries, with four players ruled out: defensive lineman Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (neck/shoulder), linebacker Bobby …

Subscribe to Inside Coverage The San Francisco 49ers have more questions than answers after a low-scoring loss to the Los Angeles Rams that effectively cost them their playoff chances. With the season all but over, should the 49ers go through with signing Brock Purdy to a $60 million deal or would trying their luck in the NFL Draft prove more …

Cornerback Jaire Alexander is going to miss another game for the Packers. Alexander has missed the last three games with a knee injury and head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Friday that he will make it four in a row when the Packers face the Seahawks on Sunday night. Alexander also missed Week Nine and had to leave his …

Shanahan reveals 49ers’ plan for Campbell after not playing vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Veteran linebacker De’Vondre Campbell walked off the 49ers’ sideline in the second half Thursday night after apparently deciding that being a backup was beneath him. As a result, the 49ers will soon serve Campbell with his walking papers. Shanahan said Campbell will …

The Saints haven’t ruled Derek Carr out for Sunday’s game against the Commanders yet, but they know he won’t be starting. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi confirmed Thursday’s report that Jake Haener will start that game during his Friday afternoon press conference. It will be Haener’s first NFL start. Carr has a left hand injury and a concussion, but Rizzi …

Browns tight end David Njoku is one of four players who are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Njoku injured a hamstring in Week 14 against the Steelers, and did not participate in practice all week, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said Njoku could play Sunday. The Browns also list left guard Joel Bitonio (back), defensive tackle Mike Hall …

Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he doubted George Pickens would play Sunday, but the Steelers head coach left the door cracked for the wide receiver to suit up. The Steelers slammed the door shut Friday. They ruled out Pickens to play against the Eagles. Pickens injured his hamstring in last Friday’s practice, and he was inactive for the Week 14 win …