Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 12
It is Week 12 and that means a day filled with food, family, and fantasy football. This terrific Thursday gets capped off by an interesting battle between two playoff contenders. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 12 breaks
Minnesota hit rock bottom last week by getting blown out at home. The Vikings hope they can rebound on a short rest week. But, things won’t be easy against a New England squad that is trending up.
The 8-2 Vikings are mere 2.5-point home favorites. This tells us that Vegas thinks the Patriots are the better team on a neutral field. With an over/under of just 42.5, points should be at a premium in this Thursday’s capper.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| New England Patriots | 26 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 23 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 13 |
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 11
The Week 11 version of Thursday Night Football features an interconference matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 11 breaks down the fantasy and betting trends you need to know.
Currently leading the AFC South, the Titans are coming off a 17-10 victory against Denver. Meanwhile, the Packers just halted a five-game losing streak with an impressive 31-28 win at home against the Cowboys.
This is only the fourth meeting between these two squads since 2012. Like they were in the previous three, the Packers are 3-point favorites this week and the over/under is just 41.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Tennessee Titans | 32 | 31 | 9 | 27 | 26 |
| Green Bay Packers | 6 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 25 |
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 10
The Thursday night matchup for Week 10 is a rematch of two teams that just squared off in Week 8. While that game was full of points and offensive production, the Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 10 isn’t optimistic that we’ll see a repeat. Carolina is coming off of an abysmal showing that was far worse than the box score indicates. Meanwhile, the Falcons are banged up on defense and just dropped a close game to the Chargers. That previous game saw the Falcons prevail 37-34. And that’s where the opening line is. Atlanta is favored by 2.5 on the road. But with an over/under of 42.5, the rematch is tougher to handicap. Matchup TEAM OFFENSE PASS RUSH YDS/PLAY POINTS Atlanta Falcons 19 30 4 13 9 Carolina Panthers 26 28 22 17 23 Arthur Smith’s Falcons have overcome the odds in an unconventional way. Behind PFF’s No. 3 run-blocking line, Atlanta utilizes multiple running backs and their quarterback to slow down games, convert first downs, and keep their struggling defense off the field as much as possible. And that formula is working. Smith’s Falcons have overachieved and find themselves tied for the lead in the woeful NFC South. Their rivals from Carolina haven’t had the same kind of success. Dreadful quarterback play sealed the fate of Matt Rhule. But Rhule wasn’t the only coach to lose his job this season. The Panthers are in disarray and looking at beginning a long rebuild as soon as the 2022 season concludes. Coming off a disastrous loss to Cincinnati, Carolina can only hope to play spoiler from here on out. Atlanta Offense Despite ranking just 24th in attempts, QB Marcus Mariota is having a solid fantasy season. Of course, a large part of that is because Mariota has rushed for 304 yards and three scores. Overall, Mariota is the QB14 entering Week 10 and gets a rematch with a team that provided Mariota’s best fantasy performance just two weeks ago. Along with Mariota, the Falcons have three running backs with ~300 rushing yards. Cordarrelle Patterson returned from a lengthy absence last week. Patterson immediately led the backfield with 24 snaps and turned 14 touches into 53 yards and two touchdowns. Patterson should be viewed as a solid RB2 with RB1 upside facing a Carolina defense ceding the third-most fantasy points to running backs. However, Patterson won’t be the only Falcons’ back involved. Tyler Allgeier played one less snap than Patterson but generated 85 yards on 17 touches Sunday. Assuming the Falcons stick with this 1-2 punch, Allgeier is worth a look as an RB4/flex option. Caleb Huntley is the other Atlanta running back that has been a useful fantasy producer. However, Huntley only played 13 snaps after Patterson returned. Overall, Huntley has been solid, but he appears to be off of the fantasy radar as the third back. No. 8 overall pick Drake London is the best bet to lead Atlanta in targets and receptions. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean Drake is a must-start in fantasy leagues. Because the rookie wideout hasn’t hit eight PPR points in a game since Week 3. Even in that 37-34 shootout between these NFC South rivals two weeks ago Drake was held to 31 scoreless yards on seven targets. That lack of upside makes London more of a middling WR4 than a locked-in starter. No other Atlanta wideout should be anywhere near fantasy lineups. Olamide Zaccheaus and Damiere Byrd are little more than inexpensive DFS dart throws will very low floors. TE Kyle Pitts offers some potential at a premium position. But, Pitts has been hurt by the lack of available volume. Although Pitts ranks 12th with 46 targets, he enters Week 10 as the overall TE19. Pitts has exceeded double-digit fantasy points just twice and has been held under 5 points a whopping five times. Carolina Offense P.J. Walker was named the starter in this game. But, safe to say Walker’s grasp on that starting gig is a short one. Baker Mayfield came off the bench in Sunday’s blowout and led Carolina to multiple scoring drives. Atlanta will once again be without top cornerback A.J Terell. That and a sagging pass rush that PFF ranks 32nd in football should give the Panthers plenty of opportunities. The biggest question will be can they take advantage? Chuba Hubbard is expected to return after a two-game absence. When last active, Hubbard was in on 46% of Carolina’s snaps and was slightly more effective than D’Onta Foreman. Speaking of Foreman, he should lead Carolina in rushes and be frothing at the mouth for a rematch with the Falcons. Foreman ran for 118 yards and three scores against the Falcons in Week 8. View Foreman as a solid RB2/3 and Hubbard as a potential DFS option on Thursday. WR D.J. Moore is the best bet to lead all players in targets in this one. After a rough start, Moore was having a superb resurgence before last week’s dud. However, like Foreman, Moore’s best game of the season came against the very same Atlanta secondary. And, the Falcons are still down their best corner. Terrace Marshall Jr. has had 15 targets over his past two games. Also, the sophomore wideout has also topped 50 yards in back-to-back contests. View Marshall as a decent bye-week fill-in with some appeal in DFS lineups. The Panthers will use multiple tight ends. But not necessarily effectively. Tommy Tremble leads the group in snaps and targets but comes in as just TE37 for the season. Prediction & Best Bet It is difficult to get a good read on this contest. Combined, these two squads are a svelte 9-9 against the spread and 9-9 on the total. Atlanta has been the better team, both straight up and with a 6-3 ATS mark. Also, the Falcons have won eight of their last 10 against Carolina. That includes 5-of-6 straight up and versus the spread at Bank of America Stadium. Meanwhile, the Panthers have only won two of their last 16 contests. Furthermore, they’re 3-13 against the spread during that streak.
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 9
This season’s Thursday night tilts certainly haven’t been the best. Unfortunately, the Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 9 thinks we could be looking at another dud. The Philadelphia Eagles are the NFL’s lone undefeated team and travel to Houston to
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 7
Just when we thought things couldn’t get worse, last week’s Thursday tilt set the bar even lower. After two duds in a row, football fans need some offense. Fortunately, our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 7 offers up an intriguing
An added element to this game is the ‘must-win’ factor for both squads. At 2-4, this is close to an elimination game for the team that loses.
There are also several key injuries to contend with that make handicapping this game more difficult.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| New Orleans Saints | 4 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 22 |
It is a surprise to see the Saints sporting a top-5 offense at this point. Injuries have hit the team hard, including at quarterback. Every regular starter in the New Orleans offense has missed at least one game. To still mount the league’s No. 4 offense is a testament to what Dennis Allen has done in 2022…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 6
After last week’s Thursday tilt, there’s nowhere to go but up, right? Seemingly, but 1-4 Washington at 2-3 Chicago isn’t exactly a premiere matchup. Still, our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 6 breaks down the game with all the fantasy,
This game opened at a lowly 40 points and has dropped to 38. Points will be at a premium in this one. That places extra emphasis on being able to accurately predict this streaming spectacle.
Washington has lost four straight after beating Jacksonville in Week 1. Meanwhile, the Bears have dropped consecutive games and are a mess on offense.
How will this one go?
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 5
A month ago, the Denver Broncos hosting the Indianapolis Colts would have been a potential playoff preview. Now, we have a matchup between two disappointing teams that are scuffling offensively. Still, that doesn’t mean there are major fantasy ramifications to
Denver’s offense did show some signs of life last week but now has to move forward without star running back Javonte Williams. How will Nathaniel Hackett adjust his already scrutinized play-calling without Williams?
The Colts will also be without their star running back, which certainly won’t help an offense that has struggled and is turning the ball over way too often.
The Broncos are 3.5-point favorites and the over/under stands at 42.5 points.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Indianapolis Colts | 19 | 10 | 27 | 24 | 32 |
| Denver Broncos | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 30 |
It’s hard to believe that these are two of the three lowest-scoring teams in football. Indy’s struggles start up front, as the Colts’ offensive line ranks 27th in sack percentage. They haven’t opened up any holes for the ground game and rank 30th in fourth-down conversion.
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 4
The Thursday night tilt from last week was as uneventful as we anticipated. Fortunately, things are looking up again with our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 4 contest between the Bengals and AFC’s last unbeaten squad, the Miami Dolphins. Uncertainty
Uncertainty surrounds Miami as their star quarterback is listed as questionable after an ugly “back” injury he returned from in Week 3.
For the defending AFC champions, they’ll debut their all-white jerseys and helmets but need to figure out how to revamp an offense that enters this game last in yards per play and 20th overall.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Miami Dolphins | 13 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 20 | 14 | 20 | 32 | 10 |
The Dolphins are no strangers to establishing a potent offense. In 2021, Miami ranked 7th in offensive pace but that has surprisingly fallen off under Mike McDaniel. His club enters Week 4 ranked 28th with just 55.7 offensive plays per game…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3
After opening 2022 with a pair of high-octane Thursday night games, here are the Steelers and Browns to cool the scoring off. While we may not see a shootout, our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3 still thinks there are
Cleveland just blew a fourth-quarter lead to lose to the Jets at home. The Browns will be ripe for revenge but will the short rest situation hurt them?
Meanwhile, the Steelers have looked impotent and dropped a home tilt to New England. Plus, they have to contend with traveling to a hostile environment as underdogs.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 19 |
| Cleveland Browns | 9 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
Last season, Matt Canada coached Pittsburgh’s offense and was able to overcome Ben Roethlisberger’s deficiencies to a 9-7-1 record. The 2021 Steelers were only 29th in rushing but managed to finish 15th in passing…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2
The first game of the 2022 NFL season didn’t quite live up to the hype. At least not for the defending champions. The second week begins with an exciting AFC West matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs that should make
Both squads enter this tilt 1-0 after impressive victories in their openers. The Chiefs have won 13 of their last 16 matchups with the Chargers and shootouts have been the norm of late.
This should be another exciting, high-scoring grudge match. Let’s break down the fantasy football ramifications in our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2. They face another tough task in Week 2, traveling to Arrowhead on a short week.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 9 |
* above ranks are from the 2021 season
Kansas City dismantled the Cardinals in Arizona last week behind a league-best 360 passing yards and five touchdowns from Patrick Mahomes. This quelled any concerns of how Andy Reid and company with fare after trading away Tyreek Hill in the offseason.
Andy Reid found success by distributing the ball among multiple players. Mahomes had completed passes to nine different teammates in the first half of the team’s blowout win.
Meanwhile, Brandon Staley’s Chargers come off of a 24-19 road victory against the Raiders. Behind another solid outing from QB Justin Herbert, LA did just enough to keep Derek Carr and the Raiders from mounting a successful comeback in Las Vegas.
Four of the last five meetings between these two AFC West rivals have gone over 52 points, so there should be plenty of fireworks. This is the first NFL game to be available exclusively on a streaming platform, so it should be a memorable contest on multiple fronts.
Kansas City enters Week 2 as four-point favorites and the over/under is set at a whopping 54 points. This game certainly doesn’t look like another boring Thursday Night tilt.
There should be plenty of points scored and that means a ton of fantasy football ramifications.
How will tonight’s Chargers vs Chiefs game go?
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