NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 15
Welcome to the fantasy football playoffs. It seems like only yesterday the season began and now managers are staring at the next three weeks of crucial start/sit decisions for the fantasy football championship. Luckily, there are no more teams on a bye, but there was another round of injuries to key players to deal with. To help with who to start…READ MORE…
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 14
For most managers, this is the final week before the fantasy playoffs. Six teams on a bye and a slew of big-name injuries could not have come at a worse time. Unfortunately, this is the reality of Week 14, so managers should be extra cautious about crucial start and sit decisions.
Here are five players facing bad matchups or dealing with backup quarterback play that should only be played at your own risk. With so many fantasy-relevant pieces out for various reasons…READ MORE…
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 13
We are just two weeks away from our fantasy playoffs and for some, this week could make or break your playoff hopes. On top of the Cardinals and Panthers off this week on a bye, there was a slew of injuries to deal with coming off of last week. Here are five players that are considered “play at your own risk”. That does not mean…READ MORE…
NBCSportsEdge | Five Players to Fade in Week 11
It’s getting down to the wire for the fantasy football playoffs as we head into Week 11. Not only are the Jaguars, Dolphins, Seahawks, and Buccaneers on a bye, but we have some big names injured like Cooper Kupp, Zach Ertz, and Dallas Goedert. That limits the pool of players managers have available and forces a start that may be risky … READ MORE…
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 9
It’s getting close to crunch time as we head into Week 9 and managers are facing a whopping six teams on a bye. The Browns, Cowboys, Broncos, Giants, Steelers, and 49ers all have the week off which makes start/sit decisions for a pivotal win difficult. Remember, these are players you should fade…READ MORE…
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 8
It’s Week 8 and there are only two teams on a bye this week, the Chargers and Chiefs. However, managers still have to deal with underperforming players and injuries as we continue the push toward the playoffs. Here are five players that carry big risk for Week 8. Remember, these are player fades not …READMORE…
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 7
The dreaded bye weeks have already begun and there are four powerhouse teams who have the week off. The Bills, Rams, Vikings, and Eagles will not be available, which leaves … READ MORE …
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 6
We have finally made it to the dreaded bye weeks as we head into Week 6. The Lions, Texans, Raiders, and Titans all have the week off, which leaves managers in a pickle on who should have their confidence and which players they should fade.
Remember, this article is about player fades, which does not mean … READ MORE…
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 5
We are heading into Week 5, and most managers are happily waving goodbye to last week’s disappointing injury news. Hopefully, you were able to snag those valuable waiver wire pickups to help your squad. Whether your 4-0 or 0-4 … READ MORE …
NBC Sports Edge | Five Players to Fade in Week 3
We’re heading into Week 3 and the first two weeks of the NFL season have been full of highs and lows, injuries, and explosive debuts. As each week passes, defensive identities start becoming a bit clearer, which makes our start and sits decisions … READ MORE …