Fantasy Focused

Historically, the Patriots' backfield has been one of the most frustrating groups to predict in terms of fantasy football and consistency. Will we see more of the same in 2019? After Sony Michel showed us what he is capable of with a full workload, he had another knee surgery this offseason AND the Patriots decided to draft Damien Harris out of Alabama in the 3rd round. Let's not forget about James White & Rex Burkhead either. With 4 returning starters and a healthy Isaiah Wynn, the Patriots should have one of the best offensive lines in the game as well. What do you make of this backfield?

The summer stretch is upon us in NASCAR! Following an off weekend for Cup, Ryan & Alex recap Xfinity and Truck action from Iowa, suspensions, penalties, new track configurations, and the changing landscape of the sport. Get a taste of our early Sonoma value picks and race outlook as NASCAR heads west for left and right turns in Sonoma.

Ryan Levy, Derek Tate & Matt Bucks sync up to discuss some of their early breakout candidates for the 2019 fantasy football season

Saquon was a fantasy monster in 2018 on a bad Giants team, especially in PPR as he hauled in 91 passes for an additional 721 yards receiving. Can we expect more of the same in 2019 or are you more comfortable taking someone else at 1 or 2 overall?

If you're sitting there on Draft Day with a Top 3 pick, do Zeke's off the field issues deter you from considering him over the likes of Saquon, McCaffrey and Kamara? We debate and discuss Ezekiel Elliott and the rest of the Cowboys backfield

After losing 2018 2nd round pick Derrius Guice to an injury in the preseason the Skins turned to Veteran Adrian Peterson. Skilled pass catcher Chris Thompson only played in 10 games but managed 41 catches for 268 yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perrine is still on the roster, and the team also drafted Bryce Love out of Standford this year. How does it all shake out in this now deep backfield?

Who is the back to own in Philly after the team traded for Jordan Howard and drafted Miles Sanders out of Penn State this offseason? With Josh Adams potentially on the outside looking in, is there anyone else you feel had value outside of the Top 2 here? We discuss.

With a new head coach in town known for his fast-paced offense, an exciting Rookie Quarterback under Center and new weapons at Wide Receiver, will David Johnson return to top 5 fantasy running back territory?

Is Gurley still a first round fantasy football pick? Better yet, how early are you willing to draft Darrell Henderson in 2019? The Fantasy Focused crew discusses.

Chris Carson finished 2018 as the RB15 in Fantasy Football. The Seahawks finished 1st in the NFL in rushing yards with three RBs rushing for over 400 yards, Carson going over 1,000. With Davis out of the picture, do both Carson and Penny have stand alone value?