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Jonathan Lange

Fantasy Football Analyst
@4thandLange

Jonathan Lange is a fantasy football expert who serves as a writer, player, and podcaster for PlayerProfiler. He started the fantasy sports experience back in 2002 with fantasy baseball. Since then, Jonathan leaned into fantasy football and sparked a passion for it. Jonathan has 20 years of participating in Redraft and being a commissioner for multiple leagues. This experience is what makes him a relied-upon fantasy football expert in the PlayerProfiler community. He’s recently jumped into contributing to formation charting, draft kit player pages, and article writing. Jonathan dabbles in DFS, Best Ball, Redraft, Devy, and Dynasty. The reason PlayerProfiler is thriving as a fantasy football website is because of people like Jonathan.

Forever haunted by the decision to use a first round pick on C.J. Spiller in his 2013 home league draft, he’s created a much stronger process in identifying potential breakouts and obsessing over never making such a tragic mistake again. Jonathan learned from this mistake. He helps other fantasy gamers avoid making similar mistakes. Of course, Jonathan dedicates a lot of energy into making the PlayerProfiler community what it is today.  Jonathan loves smoking meat, watching old monster movies, playing video games, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Articles

Top 20 Cornerback Rankings - NFL 2024

by Jonathan Lange
Welcome to the definitive top 20 cornerback rankings for the 2024 season! While it is my first year providing this list, I have spent countless hours combing through data and film grinding. My goal is to provide you with valuable information so that you can be better educated on the top pass defenders in the […]
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Kirk Cousins' Achilles Tear and Other Injury Comebacks to Monitor | Fantasy Football 2024

by Jonathan Lange
PlayerProfiler is home to award winning dynasty rankings and tools. Our Dynasty Deluxe package includes complete Dynasty Rankings, Rookie Rankings, Trade Analyzer, Draft Planner, Mock Drafts, and more. Check it out. Below, Jonathan Lange breaks down key injury recoveries to watch this offseason, including Kirk Cousins‘ achilles tear and other key fantasy assets.   The […]
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Week 15 Risers and Fallers

by Jonathan Lange
David Njoku fantasy stock is up after another stellar performance versus Chicago. See all Jonathan Lange's Risers and Fallers from Week 15.
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Week 8 Risers and Fallers

by Jonathan Lange
Week 8 rankings Risers and Fallers are here based on the last weekend’s action, when every team was in action. Is AJ Brown the WR1?
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Week 7 Risers and Fallers

by Jonathan Lange
With six teams on bye, we still had plenty of fluctuation in the Week 7 rankings. Jonathan Lange brings us this week's Risers and Fallers.
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Week 4 Risers and Fallers

by Jonathan Lange
Here are the week 4 rankings risers and fallers – players who found success this week, or are trending down based on performance.
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Week 3 Risers and Fallers

by Jonathan Lange
This is a big week for fantasy managers while we look to try to buy into the big breakout star before it happens or sell before the next disastrous start from a player teetering on the brink of failure.
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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Profiles: Anthony Richardson

by Jonathan Lange
The upside of Anthony Richardson is tremendous because we've never seen a quarterback so big, so fast, and with elite arm strength. Who does Anthony Richardson compare best to? How will his NFL career play out? And most importantly, what does this mean for his value in fantasy football?
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NFL Draft Prospect Profiles: Bryce Young

by Jonathan Lange
Player Profiler is on the cutting edge of prospect evaluation. Today's article is about Bryce Young. Who is his best comparable player in the NFL currently? What does this mean for his future success in the league as a potential starting NFL quarterback?
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C.J. Stroud | NFL Draft Prospect Profiles

by Jonathan Lange
C.J. Stroud is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Now that the Panthers have traded up to the No. 1 selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, should they take Stroud? How does he compare with other NFL quarterbacks?
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Post-Season NFC South Report

by Jonathan Lange
Here we are at the end of the football calendar, and the NFC South Division was viewed by nearly most fans to be the worst division in the NFL. In fact, it was the only division where all four teams had a losing record. What tough decisions are facing these teams as they head into the offseason? Will there be major changes at quarterback for all four teams?
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NFC South Post-Week 8 Update

by Jonathan Lange
This is the NFC South Post-Week 8 Update! Before the 2023 NFL Season kicked off, it seemed Tampa Bay was destined to crush everyone in the division and cruise to the playoffs. Atlanta appeared destined to sink to the bottom of the standings. Clearly, many of us (myself included!) were wrong about those predictions. Below, […]
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NFC South Report: Post Week 4

by Jonathan Lange
Welcome back to the NFC South update! Unlike previous editions of these articles, we have actual football games to look at and determine how these teams are performing! In this article, I have included where each team ranks offensively and defensively. Additionally, I've included a few key takeaways that stuck out for better or worse for each team. This is the NFC South Report: Post Week 4! Let's start with the current division leader, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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NFC South 2022 Season Predictions

by Jonathan Lange
We're finally through the preseason, and now teams are resting up and preparing for Week 1 of the NFL season. After watching, reading, and listening to the movements and transactions of the four teams from the NFC South, I have dusted off the crystal ball to provide my expected win-loss records of each team. Additionally, I've included each team's offensive and defensive MVPs. Also, I've also included players whose performance will surpass our expectations.
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NFC South Training Camp Updates

by Jonathan Lange
It's Training Camp season in the NFL, and I'm currently writing this article in the best shape of my life! I've got my fingers on the pulse of the NFC South, and below I have all relevant information that's come out of each team's camp
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NFC South Post-Offseason Review

by Jonathan Lange
This edition will be an offseason review where we can rewind and get a snapshot of player acquisitions and players lost. Also, for fun, I have added a section of one or two UDFA players that we should keep an eye on to see if they can stick to the roster after the preseason. Without further ado, here is your Monthly NFC South Rundown!
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2022 Fantasy Football Free Agency Impact Guide (Updated 5/2/22)

by Jonathan Lange
It's officially March Madness, NFL Style! On March 14th, we saw a two-day window open where teams could contact players. And we instantly saw fireworks with monumental contracts firing off left and right. We wanted to take a closer look at the free agency acquisitions that affect fantasy football the most, and what they mean for your best ball, redraft, and dynasty teams in the future! So without further adieu, here is the 2022 Fantasy Football Free Agency Impact Guide. The Miami Dolphins broke the ice on the running back market, signing Chase Edmonds. Schematically, it has all the look of a smash selection. And even if they sign or draft another RB, his 13.8-percent (No. 8 among qualified running backs) Target Share proves he's among the premier pass catching backs in the NFL. Edmonds remains a great RB to target in fantasy drafts.
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Super Bowl Preview: Cincinnati Bengals Vs. Los Angeles Rams

by Jonathan Lange
The game will come down to how the offensive line can handle the pressure against Aaron Donald and Von Miller. Burrow only managed a 47.1-percent (No. 14) Pressured Completion Percentage. And for the Bengals to win, he will need to make big throws under pressure. On the other side of the coin, he ranks No. 1 in Clean Pocket Completion Percentage. He is also No. 1 with 8.8 Yards per Pass Attempt, But it helps if you've got talented teammates. Now in Los Angeles, Matthew Stafford is surrounded by easily his best coaching staff and teammates. And it's reflected in the metrics. His Touchdown Rate ranks No. 2 among quarterbacks with ten or more starts. And his 63.5 (No. 4) Total QBR puts him ahead of Patrick Mahomes. He also gets the benefit of throwing to outstanding pass catchers.
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AFC Championship Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs

by Jonathan Lange
Today, we'll look at the AFC championship matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, a rematch from Week 17 where Cincinnati scored in the last moments of the game and won 34-31. A key result of that victory, the Bengals won their first division title since 2009. Once a young team with plenty of promise, the Bengals have given life to a franchise that had embodied mediocrity. Now they are four quarters away from the Super Bowl. I expect the Bengals to come out playing fast and pushing the tempo on offense; unfortunately for them, the offensive line may have trouble keeping the pace with its skill positions. Kansas City wins 35-27.
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Divisional Matchup Preview: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs

by Jonathan Lange
The more I read and research between these two teams, it seems the more in common the are with one another. The gunslinger quarterback, the alpha wide receiver, the efficient tight end, and even the opportunistic defense the schemes many different ways to find advantages on the field. Both teams are peaking, playing strong, and lest we forget, last year the Chiefs beat the Bills 38-24 in the AFC championship. Do yourself a favor; sit back and enjoy two superior teams scheme against each other in a Divisional tilt that has the potential to be a classic showdown.
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Wildcard Matchup Preview: San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

by Jonathan Lange
It's Wildcard Weekend in the NFL, and this matchup has my nostalgia cranked up all the way with these two storied franchises.  It hasn't always been pretty for both of these teams since the mid-90's, but thankfully we have two talent rich squads with incredible athletes performing at the absolute highest level.
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Week 18 Matchup Preview: San Francisco 49ers At Los Angeles Rams

by Jonathan Lange
No longer tethered to Jared Goff, we see the blossoming of a star receiver with Cooper Kupp. He's always been a weapon for the Rams, but with Matthew Stafford calling the shots, he's unleashed on the NFL and boy has it been a joy to watch. The Rams also have valuable weapons Van Jefferson and Odell Beckham, making a case for the most talented trio of wide receivers for any team. They will surely make plays, but Kupp is who Stafford looks to, and there's no reason why he should stop. The Jimmy Garoppolo injury opened the door for Trey Lance to start. After a slow start against Houston, he finished with 249 passing yards, 31 rushing yards, and two passing touchdowns. The rookie quarterback numbers from the 2021 NFL Draft have been a mixed bag, so it was refreshing to see him play competently. If Garoppolo can put in a limited or full practice on Friday, and with a playoff appearance on the line, the team may prefer the established veteran to start.
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Week 17 Matchup Preview: Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans

by Jonathan Lange
Jaylen Waddle has become the focal point of this offense, and he's done this at a historic pace. The record for most receptions by a rookie is Anquan Boldin with 101 over 16 games. Waddle currently has 96 (No. 6 among qualified wide receivers) receptions, with two games left in the year. He is a strong WR2 and should be in all lineups for championship weekend. It's trending that we see more of Jeremy McNichols or even Dontrell Hilliard lined up as a receiver, or in on passing situations together to help fill the void that the team has. Nobody on Earth can replicate what Derrick Henry does on the field, but D'Onta Foreman has done an admirable job along with his teammates of creating a patchwork rushing attack, it's just incredibly difficult to trust them on championship Sunday.
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Week 15 Matchup Preview: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

by Jonathan Lange
Although the Cowboys have recently struggled with the passing game, I would fire up all your Cowboys pass catchers, but temper expectations because this game is shaping up to be a lower scoring match up. With the low point total projected for the Giants offense, and the matchup problems they will face against the Dallas defense, this has all the makings of a game dominated by the Dallas running backs. So is there a DFS dart throw available for the Giants? Sterling Shepard makes a strong case! He has a 131.2 (90th-percentile among qualified wide receivers) Burst Score, which is comparable to former Cowboy Dez Bryant. New York may be in a setting where they need to pass the ball playing from behind, so if a desperation play at wide receiver is needed, there is enough evidence to use Shepard.
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Week 14 Matchup Preview: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team

by Jonathan Lange
The rumors of Antonio Gibson's demise have been greatly exaggerated. In the first eight weeks of the season, Gibson had two games with over 95 total yards. In the last four games, he has had three games with 95 yards or more. Since coming out of the Week 9 bye with reports of a stress fracture in his shin, Washington has gone with a conservative offense and heavy, hearty doses of the running game. We all can expect a strong performance from Gibson while they continue to use this conservative attack. Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb, and Amari Cooper are all must starts, and will very likely produce in one way or another in this game. While he's been out for most of the year, Gallup recently returned and produced at a consistent level each game he has been a part of. He leads all Cowboys receivers, and is No. 7 in the NFL in Contested Catch Conversion Rate. Lamb and Cooper are incredible talents, and Gallup is emerging now that he has healed up.
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Back to Basics: Rashod Bateman is Primed for a Breakout

by Jonathan Lange
Rashod Bateman is a dormant volcano ready to erupt all over NFL secondaries. Promise hangs in the air for this young stud who's getting an increase in playing time, has made some minute contributions for the team so far, and has yet to eclipse 90 yards or even score his first touchdown. The time is now! Football fans can expect explosive plays and production coming soon from this talented rookie Raven. The snaps played and routes run reflect that Rashod Bateman has elevated himself above all receivers not named Marquise Brown. However, I would like to point out that Brown isn't a typical target hog, but a big play received, and Bateman actually out-targeted him in Week 6. He has cemented himself to be the key cog of this passing attack, and the touchdowns will come raining down soon. 
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