Rapid Reaction: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans

With the 27th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans take DeAndre Hopkins. My number 1 ranked wide receiver, Hopkins is a red zone beast who’s going to complement Andre Johnson very well. Although he has average size (6’1″, 214) and below average speed (25th ranked Height-adjusted Speed Score in this class), Hopkins demonstrated his excellence against the toughest competition in college over the last two years. Despite his average athleticism, Hopkins routinely got open at will against NFL caliber corners and tough defenses. With Kevin Walter getting…

NFL AFC Divisional Round Playoff Preview

Baltimore Ravens at Denver Bronco‘s The Denver Bronco’s offense underneath Peyton Manning is one of the most formidable units in the entire league. While Eric Decker often goes under-covered, he posted a 1,000 yard, 13 touchdown season. In the red zone, Decker has become a maneuverable chest piece that Manning uses to his advantage. Demaryius Thomas on the other hand is on the tips of everyone’s tongue when it comes to discussing. He is a tall, physical and fast receiver in the mold of Calvin…

Week 17 NFL Points of Interest and Predictions

by Davis Mattek In lieu of a NFL week 17 Start or Sit, it is much more appropriate to make general predictions as well as note general points of interest. If you are still playing fantasy football question, you are asking yourself hopeless questions like “Should I start Matt Ryan?” or “Is LaVonn Brazil a legit week 17 sleeper?” There simply is no point in pulling your hair out in an attempt to understand the horrible coach speak that all of the various playoff clinched…