From left to right: Derrick Henry, Daenerys Targaryen, Darren Waller
For many, Week 13 is the end of a fantasy year that was more painful than watching Game of Thrones crap the bed in its final season.
Sure, it started off okay, but as you entered the final moments of a dismal period fraught with positive COVID tests and poor performances, you just wanted it to be over.
Still, the last week of the regular season was still a chance for many of these managers to drag someone down with them into the abyss of fantasy irrelevance. A little schadenfreude goes a long way, after all.
Here are the players who helped their managers accomplish that goal or doomed them to a wasted season:
Booms
Darren Waller TE Las Vegas Raiders
Darren Waller could not be stopped 😤 @Raiders #RaiderNation https://t.co/nQmnaWurKn— NFL Network (@NFL Network) 1607289698.0
The Jets have allowed four touchdowns to tight ends in the last four games, so an elite tight end like Waller was expected to eat well this past Sunday. The former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket went full-on Kirby, catching 13 passes for 200 yards with two touchdowns, gashing New York for big gain after big gain.
However, he may not have such a productive week against the Tennessee Titans, who haven't allowed a 100-yard tight end and have given up only one touchdown to the position the entire season.
Derek Carr QB Las Vegas Raiders
Derek Carr just led his 19th 4th-quarter comeback since the start of 2015. No other QB has more during this time… https://t.co/J5zD7jT8LI— CBS Sports HQ (@CBS Sports HQ) 1607290552.0
After dropping a dud against the feeble Falcons, Derek Carr became the hero New York Jets fans needed to keep the tank rolling, throwing a game-winning touchdown to cap off a four-touchdown, 386-yard performance.
Next on docket are the Titans, who are suddenly looking vulnerable against quarterbacks, giving up six total touchdowns to signal callers in the last three games.
Corey Davis WR Tennessee Titans
Corey Davis vs. Browns 🔹 11 catches 🔹 182 yards 🔹 1 TD 🔹 35.2 PPR fantasy points https://t.co/rxbKlNiMLe— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF Fantasy Football) 1607290562.0
The Titans' day may have ended quickly after the Cleveland Browns went up 38-7 at halftime, but garbage time still counts in fantasy, and Corey Davis took full advantage of the opportunity. Tennessee went pass heavy in the second half, and it was Davis, not A.J. Brown, who was the beneficiary, ending the game with 11 receptions, 182 yards, and a touchdown.
Davis fluctuates between hot and cold, so trusting him to explode again would take a little courage from managers. Still, he may have a repeat performance with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have given up an average of 188.75 yards to wideouts per game this season, next on the schedule.
Baker Mayfield QB Cleveland Browns
Baker Mayfield's 4 TD lead the Browns to their first winning season since 2007 😤 https://t.co/QpfyILrxST— ESPN (@ESPN) 1607289982.0
Nowadays, everyone wants to talk about Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt like they got something to say, but when the Titans moved their lips, just a bunch of gibberish because they forgot about May—Mayfield that is. The supposed game manager for the Browns torched the Titans for 334 yards, four touchdowns and even a catch just to rub a little salt in the wound.
Still, with the Baltimore Ravens coming to town next week, expect Mayfield to fall back down to earth against a stingier defense that only gave him 10.86 points in standard leagues the first time they faced each other.
Busts
Justin Herbert QB Los Angeles Chargers
The NFL: Justin Herbert is the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Bill Belichick: https://t.co/wMeJlxheih— Rich Eisen (@Rich Eisen) 1607297256.0
Bill Belichick tortures opposing rookie quarterbacks like he's Willie Wonka and they are misbehaved children. In Week 13, Justin Herbert was that child.
After being hamstrung by bad coaching against Buffalo, Herbert got another "welcome to the NFL" moment when the Patriots head coach schemed a defensive masterpiece that held the first-year signal caller to 6.36 points.
Herbert has a chance to rebound against Atlanta, who just gave up 315 yards and two touchdowns to Taysom Hill, who was held without a passing touchdown all season until this past week. Not even Anthony Lynn can ruin Herbert's production next week, can he?
Miles Sanders RB Philadelphia Eagles
Miles Sanders fantasy managers https://t.co/oGbefC1fZx— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF Fantasy Football) 1607300705.0
Carson Wentz's struggles have been well documented this season, but Sanders was supposed to be the fantasy asset managers could depend on. Three games under 10 points in the last three weeks: That expectation has not been met. On a day he was projected to score 16.07 PPR points, Sanders put up a 3.10 lemon against a Packers defense that has allowed an average of 26.8 PPR points to opposing running backs the last two games.
With the Eagles facing the best run defense in the league this upcoming week in the New Orleans Saints, don't presume his performance will turn around for the better.
Derrick Henry RB Tennessee Titans
My fantasy team with Derrick Henry last week vs this week https://t.co/onOCTM1w1w— Hugh Tomasello (@Hugh Tomasello) 1607284079.0
Not a lot of things worked for the Titans against the Browns, and it all started with Henry getting shut down, only gaining 69 total yards and losing a fumble.
Luckily, for Henry managers, this upcoming week is the start of a tasty stretch of games against three of the bottom five rushing defenses in the NFL.
Todd Gurley RB Atlanta Falcons
Todd Gurley single-handedly lost the Falcons this game. Thanks a lot Todd..... https://t.co/mVWxTCSb23— Dr. Omar Johnson (@Dr. Omar Johnson) 1607289197.0
After averaging over 19 touches before the bye, Gurley has only touched the ball an average of nine times in the last two games he has played. Those touches have only resulted in 6.9 total points and a lot of frustration.
Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter also revealed the running back is dealing with a knee injury, which is nails on a chalkboard for anyone hoping to depend on his production in the playoffs.
With Football and March Madness in our rear-view window, you must think that there is nothing good to bet on these days. However, there’s so much going on right now that even we are having a hard time keeping up!
So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on to help you out.
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- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
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Here’s what’s heatin’ up:
Basketball: NBA Player Combos
A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!
Hockey: Total Shots On Goal
A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.
Soccer: Total Shots
Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.
Golf: Over/Under Birdies
A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!
Baseball: NRFI
Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".
With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.
Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!
Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.
Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.
So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.
So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.
First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC
- and the PGA Tour
With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!
It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:
Basketball: NBA Player Combos
A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!
Hockey: Total Shots On Goal
A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.
Soccer: Total Shots
Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.
Golf: Over/Under Birdies
A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!
Baseball: NRFI
Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".
With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.
Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!
Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.
Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.
So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.
So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.
First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC
- and the PGA Tour
With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!
It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:
Basketball: NBA Player Combos
A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!
Hockey: Total Shots On Goal
A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.
Soccer: Total Shots
Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.
Golf: Over/Under Birdies
A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!
Baseball: NRFI
Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".
With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.
Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!
Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.
Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.
