Daily Alarm - Friday, January 6, 2017

[2017 Fantasy Football Player Rankings] Jeff Mans 14 minutes ago Jeff Mans takes an early look at his top fantasy football player rankings by position for the 2017 fantasy football season [$4800] [Michael Crabtree] [Crabtree questionable for Saturday] Both Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper were limited in Friday's practice, but they both should be able to suit up and play a full game on Saturday in Houston. Crabtree has been fed targets, especially in the red zone, so he should be able to play and is a popular WR option for DFS. Analysis: Daniel Malin 1 hour ago [DFS NBA Playbook: January 6] Ben Scherr pours over all of the statistics, splits and matchups to uncover the very best DFS NBA players for today's contests 15 minutes ago Ben Scherr [$4500] [Randall Cobb] [Randall Cobb questionable to play Sunday] Cobb was a limited participant in practice all week but seems that he will be able to play against the Giants. If Cobb does play he will play the slot receiver role and send Geronimo Allison back to the bench. Allison has filled in nicely for Cobb with eight catches for 157 yards over the last two weeks. Analysis: Mitchell Renz 2 hours ago [DFS NHL Playbook: January 6] Kenneth Le goes through all of the statistics, splits and matchups to uncover the very best DFS NHL players for tonight's contests. 16 minutes ago Kenneth Le [$0] [Haloti Ngata] [If Detroit wins SB, Ngata could retire] Ngata turns 33 yrs old next month, and has been a key part of the Raven's and Lion's defenses for the past 11 seasons, but still plans to play next season. If somehow, the Lions can make a postseason run, and win a ring, expect Ngata to call it a career. He has one year left on his current contract, but is concentrating on the Lion's matchup at Seattle on Saturday night. Analysis: Ben Scherr 7 hours ago [Never Draft a Closer Early] Ray Flowers lines up the pitchers and the numbers to help show why you should never invest an early pick or big auction dollars on closers during your fantasy baseball drafts. 17 minutes ago Ray Flowers [$0] [Ryan Kerrigan] [Gus Bradley is atop the Redskins DC list] The Redskins fired their entire defensive coaching staff, and Gus Bradley's name is surfacing as the top candidate for defensive coordinator. Bradley was fired from his previous job as the Jags head coach with two weeks left in the season, and has previously work with Gruden in Tampa Bay. Wade Phillips is also being mentioned as a possible replacement. Analysis: Ben Scherr 7 hours ago [Video: NBA DFS PLAYS OF THE DAY – January 6, 2017] Ben Scherr has a few players for tonight’s NBA slate which could help you cash in your DFS NBA contests from the DFS Playbook Pro. 18 minutes ago Ben Scherr [$6500] [Tyrod Taylor] [Buffalo no plan with Tyrod Taylor, will move on] Taylor underwent surgery on Thursday for sports hernia, and although the Bills have stated they have no intention of picking up Taylor's $30 million option next year, if released, they may still have to owe him $27 million guaranteed due to an injury clause. While the Bills may still re-sign Taylor for less money, they have until the start of the NFL season which begins in March to finalize their decision. Analysis: Ben Scherr 8 hours ago [2016 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Advice: Jan. 6] Justin Fensterman dives deep into the fantasy basketball waiver wire to find you players who can contribute in a variety of NBA statistical categories. 19 minutes ago Justin Fensterman [$5000] [Bryce Petty] [Jets owner says no playoff mandate for 2017] The Jets have not made the playoffs in six seasons, and after a 10-6 record in Bowles first season last year, the Jets went 5-11 this year. Owner Woody Johnson stated that the playoffs or bust route is not the way he wants to look at the franchise, but rather if his players are improving or not. Analysis: Ben Scherr 8 hours ago [2016 NHL Fantasy Hockey Injury Update: Jan. 6] Chris Wassel takes a look at the latest injuries around the NHL and what the potential impact might be for fantasy hockey owners. 20 minutes ago CHRIS WASSEL [$7150] [Andrew Luck] [Colts announce Pagano will return in 2017] Pagano signed a four year extension after the 2015 season, but rumors after an 8-8 season while missing the playoffs for a second straight year put his status in question. Pagano is 49-31 during his six years with the Colts. Analysis: Ben Scherr 8 hours ago [DFS NBA Position Coach: January 6] Brett Squires goes position-by-position to break down the DFS slate for Friday's NBA games. 21 minutes ago Brett Squires [$4500] [Randall Cobb] [Cobb will practice again on Thursday] He is listed as questionable, but there is a good chance that he will be able to play. Cobb finished the regular season with 610 yards and 4 TDs. Analysis: Justin Vreeland 1 day ago [2016 NFL Red Zone Report: Year in Review] Joe Pisapia looks back at the 2016 NFL regular season and gives out his Red Zone Awards for both meritorious service and disappointment. 21 minutes ago Joe Pisapia [$5700] [Matt Moore] [Matt Moore will start against the Steelers] Ryan Tannehill was hoping to make it back from a sprained ACL and MCL to play in the wild card matchup with the Steelers. Instead, Matt Moore will make the start. Moore has played well so far since he has needed to come in, with a QBR of 81.7 on the year. How he will play against a top opponent with starters actually playing remains to be seen. Analysis: Bennett Karoll 1 day ago [Video: Ray Flowers' Big 3 - Season Wrap-Up] Running back was the top position of the season. Wide receivers did not match the hype during drafts. Please stop drafting tight ends in the first few rounds. 2 hours ago Ray Flowers [UNSUBSCRIBE] Help us be sure that this email newsletter gets to your inbox. 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