Wednesday was jam-packed with NFL news, starting with Matthew Stafford being placed on the COVID-19 list. Stafford hasn't tested positive for the virus, but has been in close contact with someone who has, putting his status for Sunday in doubt. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper kick off this episode of Fantasy Football in 15 discussing what the Lions could look like without Stafford this week. They also dig into practice reports, focusing on, among other things, the Chargers' and Ravens'

The trade deadline was mostly a snoozer, but one small trade made right before the buzzer—DeAndre Washington to the Dolphins—signaled news to come in the fantasy world. Myles Gaskin will be out at least three weeks with a sprained knee, which opens up opportunity in the Dolphins' backfield. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss who's most likely to get that opportunity, injury updates for Thursday Night Football, Antonio Brown's presence in Tampa, and

A.J. Dillon's positive COVID-19 test has Thursday night's game between the Packers and 49ers up in the air, but so long as it happens sometime in Week 9, the 49ers are going to be dealing with more than their fair share of injuries. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dive into the issues on both sides of that game, plus look at injuries to Kenny Golladay and Gardner Minshew, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more

Did J.K. Dobbins break out in Week 8, or did he just take advantage of a one-off situation? Is Ben Roethlisberger the only trustworthy part of the Pittsburgh passing game? Is Jonathan Taylor a rookie-year bust? Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper answer those questions, and more, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a jam-packed Friday to lead you into Week 8. Michael Thomas is on his way back, and Jalen Reagor will return to the field on Sunday. Dalvin Cook is expected to play, but Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon are looking iffy. Meanwhile, surprise injuries for Gardner Minshew and Julian Edelman required them to go under the knife. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper consider the fantasy implications of all of the above on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow

There are way too many big-name injuries this week, with Michael Thomas, Allen Robinson, Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, Joe Mixon and Miles Sanders all in danger of missing their respective games. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss all of those situations, including the players who could step into the breach, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday was a day filled with NFL news updates that seemingly came out of left field. Chris Godwin is injured again? Christian McCaffrey could play Thursday? And Dez Bryant is back in the NFL (sort of)? Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper make sense of it all from a fantasy perspective on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenyan Drake and Chris Carson will both miss time with injuries suffered on Sunday night, opening the door for Chase Edmonds and Carlos Hyde to get some fantasy football spotlight. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss the outlook for Edmonds and Hyde, as well as Joe Mixon and the crowded San Francisco backfield, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cowboys and Patriots struggled again on Sunday, and both offenses could be in trouble for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow both look like the real deal, creating a rising fantasy tide for their teams. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss all four of those situations, plus take a quick look ahead to Week 8 waivers, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad

It was a busy no-practice Thursday, with Joe Mixon, John Brown, DeAndre Hopkins and Michael Thomas all sitting out. There are varying degrees of concern for those four players, all of which Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dive into on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. The guys discuss just how realistic it is that they won't play, and consider the effects, from both season-long and DFS perspectives, if they are is out. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter:

When is a Week 7 game between a 1-4-1 team and a 1-5 team meaningful in the standings? When it's the 2020 NFC East. Of course, every game is meaningful from a fantasy perspective, so Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper start this episode of Fantasy Football in 15 discussing the Giants-Eagles tilt on Thursday. Then, they get into the Raiders' COVID-19 situation, Antonio Brown's potential return, and Wednesday's practice reports. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter:

Tuesday was a big news day in the football world, starting with Tua Tagovailoa taking over as the starter in Miami. On top of that, we learned about rifts between the players and coaching staff in Dallas. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss both of those stories, plus look ahead to the backfield split in Kansas City with Le'Veon Bell joining Clyde Edwards-Helaire, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more

The most banged-up offense in the league took two big hits in Week 6, with the Eagles losing Miles Sanders for 1-2 weeks, and Zach Ertz for 3-4 weeks. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper get into the fantasy viability of Boston Scott and Dallas Goedert, using them as a jumping-off point for Week 7 waivers, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Other players discussed include Tim Patrick, Keelan Cole and J.D. McKissic. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn

There are two games remaining in Week 6, and we are just about halfway through the typical fantasy football regular season. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper look back at Week 6 Sunday's action, including D'Andre Swift's coming-out party, concerns for Juju Smith-Schuster, and an early look at Week 7 waivers. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Week 6 slate is loaded, making up for what was a lackluster Week 5 schedule. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dig into two of those big games—Chiefs at Bills and Browns at Steelers—plus consider Gardner Minshew in a game without D.J. Chark. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News for Sunday's Broncos-Patriots game dominates this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Melvin Gordon's status is in question after he was charged with a DUI, while Cam Newton and Drew Lock are both set to return. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper focus on that game, but also take a look at La'Mical Perine's sleeper status, and the helium on Darius Slayton for Week 6. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Matt Schneidman and Bill Huber touch base to discuss the upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers, give some practice updates and take a big picture look around the league after this weekend's games. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/headofthepack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jets surprised the NFL world on Tuesday by releasing Le'Veon Bell. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss where he could go, and how each landing spot would affect his fantasy value. They also consider what an Alexander Mattison trade in a fantasy league would look like, and run through the Chargers' offense with Justin Herbert at the helm on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

After another touch-and-go week for the Titans, their game with the Bills will go forward on Tuesday. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper take a look at that showdown between AFC unbeatens, plus consider the likely return of Davante Adams this week, Mike Davis' trade value, and the rise of Jamison Crowder on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dak Prescott is out for the rest of the 2020 season after suffering a compound fracture of his ankle. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss the effects of that injury in the fantasy football world, plus take quick look at the Week 6 waiver wire, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices