Beckett Mesko

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Looking for Week 6 lineup help? Matthew Stafford headlines our Starts of the Week—a list of players poised to exceed expectations, not replace your studs. With a bounce-back matchup against a struggling Ravens defense, Stafford brings volume and multi-touchdown upside.

By Beckett Mesko Oct 10, 2025 10:22 am EDT
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Emeka Egbuka is proving to be more than just a rookie sensation through five weeks, whereas Geno Smith is now a clearly droppable asset.

By Beckett Mesko Oct 7, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Ashton Jeanty exploded for 30-plus PPR points in Week 4, whereas Derrick Henry continues to underwhelm amid the Ravens' disastrous start.

By Beckett Mesko Sep 30, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is a hot fantasy asset through Week 3, whereas Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins' stock has considerably dropped.

By Beckett Mesko Sep 23, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase bounced back in Week 2, whereas tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Evan Engram continued to disappoint.

By Beckett Mesko Sep 16, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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The 49ers' George Kittle is expected to miss three to five weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving fantasy managers with a glaring lineup hole.

By Beckett Mesko Sep 9, 2025 10:25 am EDT
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Rookie tight end Tyler Warren and journeyman quarterback Justin Fields put together promising performances in Week 1.

By Beckett Mesko Sep 9, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Beckett Mesko discusses three players who emerged in preseason Week 1 from a fantasy football perspective.

By Beckett Mesko Aug 13, 2025 7:45 am EDT
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The preseason reveals how some team's depth charts will shake out for the regular season, which in turn provides valuable fantasy football information.

By Beckett Mesko Jul 31, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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With fantasy football season in full swing, here is one data-backed take to consider for all 32 NFL teams.

By Beckett Mesko Jul 25, 2025 7:45 am EDT
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By Beckett Mesko Jul 3, 2025 8:04 am EDT
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Hit the brakes on these three players in your 2025 fantasy football drafts.

By Beckett Mesko Jun 12, 2025 8:15 am EDT
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By Beckett Mesko Jun 10, 2025 6:50 am EDT
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If you're targeting a fantasy championship, look no further than these four players with favorable schedules in the fantasy playoffs.

By Beckett Mesko May 15, 2025 10:35 am EDT
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Target these three rookie running backs in fantasy drafts, as they could soar up their teams' depth charts sooner rather than later.

By Beckett Mesko May 13, 2025 9:10 am EDT
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The Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year betting markets have taken shape following the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Beckett Mesko May 6, 2025 8:30 am EDT
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We take stock of the 2025 rookie class for fantasy football purposes now that the dust has settled on the NFL draft.

By Beckett Mesko Apr 29, 2025 9:35 am EDT
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Beckett Mesko breaks down the fantasy football needs for each team in the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Beckett Mesko Apr 22, 2025 8:30 am EDT
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen accounted for six touchdowns, whereas Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was limited again in Week 14.

By Beckett Mesko Dec 10, 2024 5:45 am EST
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Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin scored twice in a shining performance, whereas fantasy managers were on the wrong end of Breece Hall's boom-or-bust nature in Week 13.

By Beckett Mesko Dec 3, 2024 9:45 am EST
Bio

Beckett started his career in the football blogosphere before joining the PFF as a social media intern in 2021. He graduated from Stevenson University with a Bachelor's in Communications. These days he writes both fantasy and betting content for PFF.