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Rivers McCown has been writing about football since 2009, most notably at Football Outsiders and covering the Texans for The Athletic. He most recently wrote that thing you just read. He hails from Houston, TX, and has not been traded to Arizona for magic beans yet. You can say nice things about him on Twitter @riversmccown, and you can yell at him on Twitter @RotoPat.

Saints TE Juwan Johnson is quietly seventh in fantasy scoring among tight ends. Can he sustain this? Let’s investigate the splits and the tape.
Rivers McCown looks at what can be discussed around Davante’s abdomen, then digs pressers and quotes on Mike Williams and Keenan Allen for Week 11.
Rivers McCown digs into the first look we’ve had at Kadarius Toney in a bit. You already know he’s good enough to be rostered; is he startable?
Rivers McCown looks at the press clips and noise around Josh Allen and Kyler Murray for Week 10, then ponders Jerick McKinnon’s surprise hammy injury
Rivers McCown looks into what Tyler Allgeier has done so far for the Falcons. Why does Arthur Smith hate fantasy football so much?
Looking at the press clippings and quotes around D’Andre Swift, Ryan Tannehill, and James Conner in advance of Week 9
After one start it’s pretty clear that Sam Ehlinger has some limits as a passer, but does how he operates change life for Jonathan Taylor?
Rivers McCown looks at some late-developing situations on Friday that could impact the Sunday slate: Brandin Cooks, Ryan Tannehill, and DK Metcalf
Rapoport alerted us to a change in the Chiefs backfield, and Isiah Pacheco has looked good every time he’s played. Why aren’t we excited? Andy Reid.
Rivers McCown looks at the presser statements and media around hamstrings of Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett, and Keenan Allen. Trust them in lineups?
Bill Belichick won’t really commit to Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones -- can you commit to starting Zappe with your Actual Starter on bye?
Rivers McCown writes about the coachspeak around game-time decisions for Jonathan Taylor and Tee Higgins, then digs through McVay’s quote on Cam Akers
With Rashaad Penny down, Kenneth Walker will take the reins in Seattle’s backfield. All the sudden, his best-case scenario is in play.
Rivers McCown looks at the press clippings about Tyreek Hill’s quad, Kyle Pitts’ hamstring, and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s ankle in search of leans
George Pickens breaks out against the Jets, but does that mean he’s going to be a fantasy solution in the neat future? Sleeper Cell investigates.
Press Coverage looks at the coach language from unsettled situations heading into Week 4: Is McCaffrey a dud risk if he plays?
Alec Pierce made his way back to the field on Sunday after suffering a concussion, finishing second among Colts WR in targets. Is he a fantasy stash?
Press Coverage looks at the coach language from some unsettled situations heading into Week 3: Can you trust James Conner? Henderson or Akers?
Rivers McCown’s deeper dives into the games of a few young skill players who could make a fantasy impact. This week: Dameon Pierce and Romeo Doubs.
Press Coverage looks at the coach language from some unsettled situations: Can Dameon Pierce take over as a starter? How will the Bucs play Week 2?
A deeper dive into the games of a few young skill players who could make a fantasy impact. This week: Treylon Burks and Donovan Peoples-Jones.
Press Coverage looks at the coach language from some unsettled situations; When can we expect George Kittle, Chris Godwin, and Michael Gallup back?
Ben is gone: How will that change the fortunes of Dionate Johnson, Pat Freiermuth, Najee Harris, Chase Claypool, and the rest of the no-Heinz crew?
Why now? Why not 20 years ago?