Luke Hoover

Trust players with playoff stakes on the line in Week 17, including the Eagles' Nick Foles. Luke Hoover has several other competitors in mind.

Drew Brees didn't light it up in Week 15, but Luke Hoover says we should trust the veteran for Week 16. Who else is worth a start for fantasy's championship week?

Derek Carr is revving up for another big game under center, and Luke Hoover doesn't think the Raiders' embattled quarterback should be ignored against the Bengals.

Jameis Winston, who faces a tantalizing matchup, and a potentially freed Aaron Rodgers lead the way for Luke Hoover's must-play quarterbacks in Week 14. Who else is he recommending or fading?

Can fantasy players safely start Tom Brady in this all-important Week 13? Luke Hoover suggests to use caution.

Josh Adams looks ready to fly -- err, run with the Eagles' backfield, especially with a favorable Week 12 matchup. Who else does Luke Hoover want to start?

Alex Collins should Riverdance all over the Bengals in Week 11, according to Luke Hoover. Who else does Luke trust and fear for the upcoming weekend?

Mark Ingram has been quiet lately for the Saints, but Luke Hoover thinks the running back will break loose against the Bengals in Week 10.

Luke Hoover analyzes the best, and worst, matchups for Week 9, including Cowboys quarterback 
Dak Prescott against a bad Titans pass defense.

Luke Hoover thinks Larry Fitzgerald could enjoy a huge boost in production with the Cardinals' change at offensive coordinator, starting this weekend.

Will ageless Frank Gore keep rolling in a juicy Week 7 matchup with the Lions? Luke Hoover says don't forget Gore's backfield companion.

The returning Jameis Winston looks like a strong play coming off the Buccaneers' bye. Who else does Luke Hoover recommend to click or bench in Week 6?

Despite the Packers' crowded backfield, Luke Hoover can't resist Aaron Jones' upside in a friendly Week 5 matchup with the Lions.

Luke Hoover expects another big week from Sterling Shepard, who should see more attention from Eli Manning with Evan Engram injured.

Luke Hoover reminds fantasy owners that it helps to use a quarterback against the Chiefs, and that happens to be the 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 3. Can he finally pay off on his preseason hype?

Luke Hoover wants fantasy football players to trust Royce Freeman this week after his underwhelming Week 1 performance. Conditions should improve for him and several other names in Week 2.

Luke Hoover acknowledges that Week 1 can be wildly hit-or-miss for fantasy lineups, but he still sees obvious upgrades -- including Philip Rivers -- and downgrades.

Golden Tate may be frustrated to miss out on the playoffs, but he'll still be motivated by the possibility of reaching 90 catches and 1,000 yards for the season while facing a banged-up Green Bay secondary.

With Marvin Lewis likely headed out the door, the lifeless Bengals provide an accommodating matchup for Detroit's Matthew Stafford and Theo Riddick.

The return of Aaron Rodgers bumps Jordy Nelson back into the fantasy picture in a big way. Luke Hoover has the details on that and all of the picks for Week 15.

With Josh Gordon already looking comfortable, DeShone Kizer enters Week 14 against the Packers boasting the weapons, matchup and scrambling ability to make up for his inconsistent passing.

With Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper likely sidelined, the Raiders will rely on Jared Cook, Cordarrelle Patterson and Johnny Holton to come up with big plays in a favorable matchup against the Giants.

Luke Hoover analyzes the Week 12 matchups, good and bad. Is Chicago's Jordan Howard destined to be grounded against a stiff Eagles run defense?

Eli Manning and Sterling Shepard figure to stay hot while playing from behind against a generous Kansas City pass defense.

Martavis Bryant's return to the lineup shouldn't prevent JuJu Smith-Schuster from staying hot in a favorable matchup with the Colts.

T.Y. Hilton and Jack Doyle have a good opportunity to pile up stats in a likely come-from-behind effort against the injury-marred Houston defense.

Luke Hoover analyzes the Week 8 matchups and likes what's ahead for Jay Ajayi, who faces a Ravens defense this week that cannot stop the run. Check out the rest of his starts and sits.

Brett Hundley starts his tenure as the Packers' starting quarterback with a favorable matchup against the Saints at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Check out the rest of Luke Hoover's upgrades and downgrades for Week 7.

Facing a leaky Chargers run defense, Marshawn Lynch is poised for his first big game in a Raiders uniform. Check out all of Luke Hoover's picks and pans for Week 6.

Luke Hoover looks at some under-the-radar plays for Week 6. Will Eli Manning get enough opportunities to pay off Sunday against the winless Chargers?

Joe Mixon stands to benefit from the combination of a new offensive coordinator and a matchup with the Browns.

Luke Hoover has this week's starts and sits as the Carolina offense finds itself in a favorable spot, welcoming the hopeless New Orleans defense to Charlotte.

Luke Hoover analyzes the best plays for Week 2, including the Chargers' Philip Rivers, who faces a vulnerable Miami secondary.

Luke Hoover analyzes the Week 1 matchups and is not confident Le'Veon Bell will return his usual rewards in the season opener against the Browns.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in the last week of the regular season as well as those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover analyzes which players are positioned in favorable matchups during championship week for most fantasy leagues.

Luke Hoover details which players receive favorable matchups in Week 15, including the Cardinals' No. 1 wideout, Larry Fitzgerald.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in Week 14, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover lays out the players with the most favorable of matchups in Week 13, as well as some you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover hones in on the best matchups of Week 12, with the Packers' woeful defense a recurring theme.

Luke Hoover details which players receive favorable matchups in Week 11, headlined by the 2015 league MVP, Cam Newton.

Luke Hoover delves into which players have favorable matchups in Week 10, including a pair of wideouts by the same last name.

Luke Hoover explores which players have favorable matchups in Week 9, including Tim Hightower, who looks to be the main ballcarrier in New Orleans.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in Week 8, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in Week 7, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in Week 6, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in Week 5, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups in Week 4, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups Week 3, and those you may want to find an alternative for.

Luke Hoover explores which players face favorable matchups Week 2, and those you may want to find an alternative for.