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Factoid: The Hot Finishers in 2023

We tend to get swept up by the guys who start the season with big numbers. It's not hard to understand why: The season is new, yesteryear is quickly becoming a distant memory, and guys like Puka Nacua, Raheem Mostert and Sam LaPorta are rocketing fantasy teams to the top of the standings.  more »

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Factoid: Deebo Samuel

There were reports around the time of the draft that the 49ers might be willing to part with Deebo Samuel. While no deal was ever agreed to, I imagine they were sifting through plenty of offers.   more »

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Factoid: Whither Aiyuk

I will be interested to see how this Brandon Aiyuk situation plays out. He wants to be paid. He deserves to be paid. But I don’t think the 49ers can or will give him the kind of contract Aiyuk could get from other teams.  more »

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Around the NFL: Brandon Aiyuk

I see Brandon Aiyuk was posting on social media, encouraging the Steelers to make a trade offer for him. And there have been suggestions the 49ers might be willing to listen.   more »

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Around the NFL: Brandon Aiyuk

With the Super Bowl over, it's now the time of year where we get lots of stories about players either unhappy with their teams or perhaps their contracts. With Brandon Aiyuk, it's not certain which it is, but it seems to be one of them. Aside from the fact he has a contract for next season, he's in a position of strength.   more »

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Fantasy Index Weekly: Super Bowl Preview: San Francisco

49ers: San Francisco's status as slight favorites surprises us, as noted yesterday, but we're not underestimating the NFC champs. On paper, they're better at a lot of positions: running back, receiver, and on defense. Four years ago they were winning in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIV.   more »

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24 Hours 'Til Sunday: Snapshot previews of all the games

It's Saturday, and the conference championship games are tomorrow. No disclaimer is needed regarding my advice here and the Weekly rankings; I did the articles on the site, so those are good to go. Except for the fact that Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is apparently playing.   more »

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Fantasy Index Weekly: Championship Game Rankings

We've previewed all four teams over the last few days; now it's time to generate the rankings that result from those projections. A lot of 49ers position players grade out best. They've got a question mark at quarterback, but they're definitely facing the leakiest defense.   more »

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Factoid: Brandon Aiyuk

For this weekend, I sure like the look of Brandon Aiyuk. He’s a good receiver, and everything is lining up nicely for him to have a big game.   more »

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Guillotine Leagues : Week 5 FAAB report

In Week 4, there were not a ton of injuries, but the bye weeks are now upon us. That adds a unique dynamic to bidding in Guillotine leagues – a place where we can take advantage of the market. I’m here to help you make the best waiver wire bid on the most chopped players going into Week 5.   more »

Fantasy News: Thursday night recap

It’s a long season, but as of right now, the 49ers sure look like Super Bowl contenders. They might have the league’s best defense, and their offense is good enough that it didn’t miss Brandon Aiyuk at all on Thursday night.   more »

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49ers WR Samuel ready for bounce back season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver DEEBO SAMUEL said recently about his 2022 season that “it was awful, in every aspect”. Samuel went on to say that he and head coach KyleMore Shanahan had a long meeting, watched tape, and put last season behind them. While Samuel may never repeat his breakout 2021 campaign (1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 total touchdowns) he’s clearly ready to put last season behind him and get back to the level he knows he’s capable of. Take note, fantasy owners. Less

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Factoid: Changing roles

Typically with football projections, you start by assuming players will be something like what you saw previously – usually slightly better or worse, but playing with the same style as the previous season. But on occasion, you run into guys like Deebo Samuel and Jaylen Waddle, where everything can be thrown out the window.  more »

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Factoid: Running receivers

I notice the teams are using wide receivers more as runners. It’s more common to see them flex into the running back position, and it’s rare to see a game where somebody isn’t handling the ball on a jet sweep or an end-around.   more »

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Factoid: Busy wide receivers

We ran an item recently highlighting the underutilized wide receivers in Kansas City. The other three teams playing today skew the other way, with their 6 main wideouts among the busiest players in the league at the position.   more »

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