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Early Season - Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Avoid Heading Into 2024
Are you a fantasy football manager who prefers to wait to select your quarterback or one who spends a higher pick on one of the elite options? Unfortunately, neither strategy is bust-proof. Patrick Mahomes was proof of that in 2023. A consensus top-three signal-caller, Mahomes ended the season as the QB8, a tough pill for […]
Andrew Ball 9 months agoPower Ranking Wide Receivers Who Changed Teams This Offseason - 2024 NFL Outlook
Franchises don't often let great players in their prime depart. That's why none of the names on this list are projected to be a fantasy football WR1 or WR2 in 2024. They aren't cornerstones of an offensive identity. Good isn't great, but there's still real value in some of the guys who changed teams this […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoLatest JK Dobbins Injury Update and Free Agent Outlook
In November of 2017, then-Houston running back D'Onta Foreman tore his Achilles. He returned deep into the 2018 season to rush seven times for negative yardage. It wasn't until 2021 (he missed the 2019 season) that he was relevant for fantasy football. D'Onta Foreman is the torn Achilles success story for running backs. J.K. Dobbins […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoWhich Teams Could Trade Up For A Quarterback? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook and Analysis
One, two, three, four? Never in the modern history of the NFL have four quarterbacks consecutively been taken at the beginning of the draft. Caleb Williams is a lock to go number one. Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are the favorites at picks two and three (although New England is waffling about their commitment to […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoWill Tank Dell Be Ready for Week 1? 2024 NFL Injury Outlook
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell recorded a time of 4.49 seconds in his 40-yard dash at the NFL combine a year ago. He looked quicker than that during his debut season, separating from defenders downfield with ease. A broken fibula ended his campaign early. Dell has reportedly rigorously attacked his rehabilitation program and “looks […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoPower Ranking Running Back Signings for Fantasy Football - 2024 Free-Agent Analysis
The 2024 running back free-agent class was lauded as one of the best of all time and it did not disappoint. Teams across the league wasted zero time during the NFL's legal tampering period. The headliners agreed to contracts with new teams, creating a domino effect that resulted in more stars without a home. Below, […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoWill the Chiefs Trade L'Jarius Sneed After Franchise-Tagging Him? Three Trade Partners for Sneed
Talented football players cost money and when a team is overloaded with talent, it can be difficult to retain all of the players. That's the problem saddling the Kansas City Chiefs. While L'Jarius Sneed wasn't named an All-Pro like his cornerback counterpart Trent McDuffie, he arguably had just as good of a season, if not […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoGabe Davis Signs With The Jaguars: Fantasy Football Impact
The Jaguars agreed to a contract with free agent wide receiver Gabe Davis during the first day of legal tampering, but it’s certainly not a one-to-one replacement for Calvin Ridley. Rather, the addition provides a bit of a shakeup for the Jacksonville offense. Davis doesn’t project as the top receiving option in Duval County. Christian […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoJerry Jeudy Traded to Browns: Fantasy Football Impact and Analysis
Jerry Jeudy's time in Denver is over, ending a lengthy trade rumor saga. The former first-round pick will be sporting brown and orange next season as a member of the Cleveland Browns. Jeudy was drafted ahead of CeeDee Lamb and Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft and failed to live up to the lofty […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoFive Free Agent Sleepers For 2024 Fantasy Football
When NFL franchises allow players to walk in free agency, they typically don’t see the value in retaining the talent relative to the price. In layman’s terms, they aren’t high-impact players and a replacement can be discovered. In uncommon instances, a free agent’s change of scenery boosts production. Recent examples include tight end Evan Engram […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoOne Free Agent Every AFC Team Should Sign During 2024 NFL Free Agency
Sometimes the missing piece is just one free-agent signing away. Other times the wrong contract can set back a franchise. Free agency will officially begin on March 13 at 4 p.m. EDT. At that time, free agents can start signing with any NFL team. Teams can already offer the franchise tag to one player. Some […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoCanton Bound? Active NFL Players Who Are Locks To Make The Pro Football Hall Of Fame
There are legends of the game, then there are the living legends; the players we're actively watching who are already some of the best football has ever seen. There are a handful of former players still searching for their gold jacket, left out of Canton because their accomplishments came just short. Meanwhile, current players are […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoWill Drake Maye Be Drafted Before Jayden Daniels? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
One mock draft projects the Washington Commanders to select UNC quarterback Drake Maye. Another mock draft has the team opting for the dual threat out of LSU, Jayden Daniels. The real wild ones throw a spanner in the works and mock Marvin Harrison Jr. in the top three. We can't say for sure what Washington […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoWill Xavier Worthy Be A First-Round Pick After Historic 40-Yard Dash? Best Landing Spots For Worthy
Incoming rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy clocked the fastest 40-yard dash time ever at the NFL Combine, even besting a sprinter with worldwide recognition (although Usain Bolt was retired and not wearing proper running shoes or attire when he ran the NFL-style dash in 2019). While the Bolt headlines are slightly misleading, the 4.21 seconds […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoIs Kirk Cousins A Good Fit For The Atlanta Falcons? 2024 Free Agent Outlook
A 35-year-old quarterback just months removed from a torn Achilles is the cream of the crop in the free-agent market. A few years ago, the injury likely would have been curtains for the career of Kirk Cousins. Instead, there appears to be a bidding war brewing for his services. A half-dozen teams should examine a […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoTop Fantasy Football Rebound Candidates For 2024 Including Patrick Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, and Drake London
We may be in the heat of basketball season, but we're discussing a different kind of rebound today. Some of the most talented athletes in the world have suboptimal seasons but there's often a bounceback year in the near future. The talent isn't waning, the circumstances surrounding them have been altered. Below we dive into […]
Andrew Ball 10 months agoWho Do The Green Bay Packers Play Next Season? List of Green Bay's 2024 Opponents
Age and experience don't factor into the equation when an organization continues to draft reliable, if not Hall-of-Fame-bound, quarterbacks. Jordan Love took the mantle from Aaron Rodgers in 2023 and led the Packers to the postseason after a rocky start to the year. That's just the beginning of the new era in Green Bay. After […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoThe Biggest Fantasy Football RB Busts of 2023
Once the cornerstone of fantasy football roster building, running backs have fallen by the wayside to wide receivers, and in some rare cases, tight ends. When managers took the gamble on one in the first or second round, it seemed they couldn't miss. Austin Ekeler, Tony Pollard, and Nick Chubb were all either first-round picks […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWashington Commanders Biggest Offseason Needs - 2024 NFL Outlook
Thirty-two seasons of failure have put Washington in this position. That’s how long it’s been since the franchise reached the NFC Championship game. It’s been 18 years since they’ve even won a playoff game and they are also currently riding a three-year streak of missing the postseason. Ownership has changed hands and the Dan Quinn […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoBiggest Breakouts of the 2023 NFL Season: Quarterback
The value of quarterbacks in the fantasy football realm has never been higher. Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson are or have been in the MVP conversation more often than not. The next generation of signal callers are all pushing to have their names listed among the best. First, they have to […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoRe-Drafting The 2021 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
Some rookies take time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. Season one can be a bumpy ride. Season two (hopefully) shows further development. By season three, it's clear which players are cut out for the league. That statement is proven correct in the 2021 NFL Draft. Quarterbacks headlined the draft with Trevor […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWhich Draft Pick Do The San Francisco 49ers Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?
The San Francisco 49ers may utilize the NFL Draft better than any franchise in the NFL. With several compensatory picks, San Francisco casts a wide net for prospects which helps them hit on late-round gems. This team will be competing for a Super Bowl again in 2024 and they were seemingly one player away from […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWhich Draft Pick Do The Las Vegas Raiders Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?
The Las Vegas Raiders may have turned their 2023 season around under interim coach Antonio Pierce (who was rewarded with the full-time position), but that doesn't mean there aren't as many holes on the roster as teams picking in the top five. The defense was sturdier when Pierce took over. Still, it wouldn't be a […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoRe-Drafting The 2022 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
Incoming NFL rookies may need some time to get acclimated to the speed and nuances of football's highest level. After two years, however, it's easier to tell which players will or won't pan out. With two seasons of professional game tape, many general managers would change their NFL Draft selections if given a do-over. Some […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoRe-Drafting The 2023 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
Knowledge is power. We hear that mantra repeated quite often, but it rings true across every aspect of society. General managers and team personnel across the NFL would be thrilled with one year of professional tape on players before they make their draft day selections. Of course, it doesn't work that way in the real […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoBiggest 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Snubs
The best of the best. The titans of the sport. The legends of the game. However you choose to describe those selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, they are the first guys that come to mind when listing favorite players of past generations. But every single year, some game-changers miss the cut. This […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoRevisiting The Christian McCaffrey Trade - How CMC Landed In San Francisco
A midseason trade for a star player is a staple of the NBA. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Carmelo Anthony, and more navigated their way to a new franchise. In the NFL, it's extremely uncommon. Last season, however, the San Francisco 49ers made the splash and acquired All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. Since then, […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWhich Draft Pick Do The New England Patriots Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?
A new era is arriving in Massachusetts. Since (essentially) the turn of the millennium, there have been two eras for New England: Tom Brady and after Tom Brady. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer strung together the greatest extended run in NFL history. His replacement, Mac Jones, isn't going to get a second contract. There's also […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoIs Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?
Sometimes, players just aren't as good as we thought they were as prospects. It happens every single draft cycle. Efficiency numbers don't line up with what's to be expected. A dysfunctional coaching staff tears down their confidence. Combine results don't translate to game action. There's a myriad of things that can go wrong. It was […]
Andrew Ball 11 months agoWill The Chicago Bears Draft Caleb Williams? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
In the NFL, there's a constant search for franchise quarterbacks. Finding one alters the entire trajectory for teams. Patrick Mahomes is heading to his fourth Super Bowl in the last five seasons. Joe Burrow filled in the gap. Lamar Jackson is on his way to his second MVP. And if you need evidence of what […]
Andrew Ball 12 months ago