scott pianowski
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Super Bowl era, here's where Jonathan Taylor's first eight games this year stack up against other running backs for fantasy points. A ton of royalty on this list, and a couple of underrated combination backs. Also, OJ 1975 >>> 1973.
If Rico Dowdle breaks off that 168-yard touchdown run, I'm going to hit my bold prediction this week. AMA.
November 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
If Rico Dowdle breaks off that 168-yard touchdown run, I'm going to hit my bold prediction this week. AMA.
Mike McDaniel trying to call the worst endgame possible.
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Mike McDaniel trying to call the worst endgame possible.
Arch Manning gives me the Trevor Lawrence vibe. Not that he's bad but I don't see greatness. Maybe it's coming.
November 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Arch Manning gives me the Trevor Lawrence vibe. Not that he's bad but I don't see greatness. Maybe it's coming.
Week 11 Darts:
- Seahawks +3
- Shakir o45.5 rec
- Ertz o45.5 rec
- Vikings -2.5
- McCarthy o215.5 passing
Buena suerte.
- Seahawks +3
- Shakir o45.5 rec
- Ertz o45.5 rec
- Vikings -2.5
- McCarthy o215.5 passing
Buena suerte.
November 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Week 11 Darts:
- Seahawks +3
- Shakir o45.5 rec
- Ertz o45.5 rec
- Vikings -2.5
- McCarthy o215.5 passing
Buena suerte.
- Seahawks +3
- Shakir o45.5 rec
- Ertz o45.5 rec
- Vikings -2.5
- McCarthy o215.5 passing
Buena suerte.
Ginger and Lester had an offscreen kid in Casino. It turned out to be Worm.
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Ginger and Lester had an offscreen kid in Casino. It turned out to be Worm.
So, those 14 targets Chase Brown had last week? Kind of a big deal. A back has gotten to that number just twice this year, just 13 times in six years. Dating back to 1978 (when target data begins), 114 times for an RB. Obviously the Samaje Perine injury opens it up for Brown.
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
So, those 14 targets Chase Brown had last week? Kind of a big deal. A back has gotten to that number just twice this year, just 13 times in six years. Dating back to 1978 (when target data begins), 114 times for an RB. Obviously the Samaje Perine injury opens it up for Brown.
Rewatching the Vikings and Ravens tonight, because any time you have an opportunity to catch an offense taking eight false start penalties, gotta do it.
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Rewatching the Vikings and Ravens tonight, because any time you have an opportunity to catch an offense taking eight false start penalties, gotta do it.
I like how the Patriots lead the league in third quarter point differential. That screams out "coaching."
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I like how the Patriots lead the league in third quarter point differential. That screams out "coaching."
He's right, of course.
"No preparation, no time to recover, no chance. Get rid of these Thursday night games! Dump them! It’s not fair to the players, it’s not fair to the coaches." - Jon Gruden
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
He's right, of course.
Here's my Week 10 notebook, updated with the late games. A fun note near the bottom: why Sam Darnold reminds me of Drew Brees. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...
Week 10 Fantasy Football Booms and Busts: TreVeyon Henderson has long-awaited breakout, other rookie RBs also deliver
Scott Pianowski reveals the fantasy winners and losers from Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Here's my Week 10 notebook, updated with the late games. A fun note near the bottom: why Sam Darnold reminds me of Drew Brees. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...
A classy man, respected by all. It's a joke Lenny Wilkens didn't win Coach of the Year for turning the 1978 Sonics around (he inherited a 5-17 team, retooled lineup, took them to NBA Finals). RIP, Lenny.
RIP Lenny Wilkens, prayers to his family 🙏🏾💚
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A classy man, respected by all. It's a joke Lenny Wilkens didn't win Coach of the Year for turning the 1978 Sonics around (he inherited a 5-17 team, retooled lineup, took them to NBA Finals). RIP, Lenny.
Horrendous safety, entirely on Aaron Rodgers.
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Horrendous safety, entirely on Aaron Rodgers.
Last weekend: great range session, can't wait to play again.
This weekend: snow.
This weekend: snow.
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Last weekend: great range session, can't wait to play again.
This weekend: snow.
This weekend: snow.
Finally had the golden 5-0 last week in Darts. This week, would happily take 3-2.
The throws:
- Giants +4.5
- Bills -8
- Jags/Texans under 37.5
- Lions -8
- Steelers +2.5
Buena suerte.
The throws:
- Giants +4.5
- Bills -8
- Jags/Texans under 37.5
- Lions -8
- Steelers +2.5
Buena suerte.
November 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Finally had the golden 5-0 last week in Darts. This week, would happily take 3-2.
The throws:
- Giants +4.5
- Bills -8
- Jags/Texans under 37.5
- Lions -8
- Steelers +2.5
Buena suerte.
The throws:
- Giants +4.5
- Bills -8
- Jags/Texans under 37.5
- Lions -8
- Steelers +2.5
Buena suerte.
Deion Sanders is now 16-18 since he joined Colorado. Somehow won Sportsman of the Year in a season when he went 4-8.
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Deion Sanders is now 16-18 since he joined Colorado. Somehow won Sportsman of the Year in a season when he went 4-8.
I shuffled up the wideouts, so you don't have to. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...
Fantasy Football Rankings: Updated rest-of-season WR values and tiers
Scott Pianowski takes a fresh look at the fantasy wide receiver landscape.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I shuffled up the wideouts, so you don't have to. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...
I know we want to be careful with recency bias, I've tried to let it breathe a little bit. But that was definitely the best World Series of my lifetime. Drama, heroes, constant changing of the lead in games and in series, strategy, so many memorable plays. The new peak.
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I know we want to be careful with recency bias, I've tried to let it breathe a little bit. But that was definitely the best World Series of my lifetime. Drama, heroes, constant changing of the lead in games and in series, strategy, so many memorable plays. The new peak.
Please keep Jacoby Brissett in there, for the good of us all. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...
Fantasy Football Week 9 Target Trends: Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. can keep rising with Jacoby Brissett at QB
Scott Pianowski breaks down some key target trends for fantasy football from Week 9.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Please keep Jacoby Brissett in there, for the good of us all. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...
The Trey McBride experience, by quarterback:
- Kyler Murray: 259 targets, 5 TDs
- Jacoby Brissett: 33 targets, 4 TDs
- Kyler Murray: 259 targets, 5 TDs
- Jacoby Brissett: 33 targets, 4 TDs
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Trey McBride experience, by quarterback:
- Kyler Murray: 259 targets, 5 TDs
- Jacoby Brissett: 33 targets, 4 TDs
- Kyler Murray: 259 targets, 5 TDs
- Jacoby Brissett: 33 targets, 4 TDs
Davante Adams was WR5 after the trade last year, which is obviously excellent. But this case doesn't fit the usual frame -- Rodgers and Adams are a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Thousands of reps, two HOFers who know every move. Monroe and Frazier, Mike McD and Worm.
Keep in mind the history of in-season receiver trades is checkered at best; usually the WR struggles in new spot. Amari Cooper did well moving from OAK to DAL; shift to Buffalo was a flop. Randy Moss rejoined the Vikings, had little left. Roy Williams missed in Dallas.
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Davante Adams was WR5 after the trade last year, which is obviously excellent. But this case doesn't fit the usual frame -- Rodgers and Adams are a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Thousands of reps, two HOFers who know every move. Monroe and Frazier, Mike McD and Worm.
Sauce Gardner is obviously an impact player, though he wasn't great last year. But two first-round picks is a major return. Great move for the Jets. Reboot.
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sauce Gardner is obviously an impact player, though he wasn't great last year. But two first-round picks is a major return. Great move for the Jets. Reboot.
OBJ was probably more helpful to the team than to fantasy after the shift to the Rams in 2021, but you're right to mention Beckham as a hit. He was useful. Graded WR28 after joining LAR.
OBJ was a big reason the Rams won a SB
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
OBJ was probably more helpful to the team than to fantasy after the shift to the Rams in 2021, but you're right to mention Beckham as a hit. He was useful. Graded WR28 after joining LAR.
Unlike Parker Washington (I'm still kinda interested), Tory Horton probably gets significantly hurt by Rashid Shaheed moving to Seattle. Saints wise to move whatever non-essential stuff they can, and probably went out of their way to feature Shaheed last week.
November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Unlike Parker Washington (I'm still kinda interested), Tory Horton probably gets significantly hurt by Rashid Shaheed moving to Seattle. Saints wise to move whatever non-essential stuff they can, and probably went out of their way to feature Shaheed last week.
Keep in mind the history of in-season receiver trades is checkered at best; usually the WR struggles in new spot. Amari Cooper did well moving from OAK to DAL; shift to Buffalo was a flop. Randy Moss rejoined the Vikings, had little left. Roy Williams missed in Dallas.
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Keep in mind the history of in-season receiver trades is checkered at best; usually the WR struggles in new spot. Amari Cooper did well moving from OAK to DAL; shift to Buffalo was a flop. Randy Moss rejoined the Vikings, had little left. Roy Williams missed in Dallas.
I guess leaving the Raiders is good for Jakobi Meyers, but I'll be shocked if he's anything past a quasi-WR3. Chemistry takes time. Trevor Lawrence hasn't been a king maker for anyone. Parker Washington peeps aren't thrilled, but he's already in the building; still make a bid.
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I guess leaving the Raiders is good for Jakobi Meyers, but I'll be shocked if he's anything past a quasi-WR3. Chemistry takes time. Trevor Lawrence hasn't been a king maker for anyone. Parker Washington peeps aren't thrilled, but he's already in the building; still make a bid.