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Kenny Golladay Trending In The Right Direction
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. His presence on the field is undoubtedly welcome news for fantasy managers, and it appears as if he is trending toward being available for the Week 1 opener against the Broncos. With Saquon Barkley (knee) and Evan Engram (calf) […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Kyle Rudolph Performs Individual Drills On Monday
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. The veteran is working his way back from the PUP list after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, so the latest update certainly bodes well for fantasy managers. With Evan Engram (calf) and Kaden Smith (undisclosed) practicing in a […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Evan Engram Unlikely For Week 1
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) appears unlikely to be available for Week 1 against Denver. Engram continues to be plagued by a calf ailment sustained during the preseason finale. While he was in attendance at practice on Monday, he mainly worked on the sidelines with team medical personnel. Nonetheless, if the oft-injured […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Matt Thomas Agrees To Deal With Chicago
Free-agent guard Matt Thomas agreed to a deal with the Bulls on Monday. The terms of the agreement are undisclosed, and it comes after the 27-year-old was waived by the Jazz around a month ago. Thomas appeared in 45 games for Toronto and Utah last season but didn't do much on the fantasy end. That […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Alize Johnson Clears Waivers, Signs With Bulls
Free-agent forward Alize Johnson agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million deal with the Bulls on Monday. Johnson was just let go by Brooklyn and recently cleared waivers, so it didn't take him long to land on a new team. The 25-year-old appeared in only 18 games with the Nets last year, averaging 5.2 points and […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Stanley Johnson Heading To Chicago
Free-agent forward Stanley Johnson inked a deal with the Bulls on Monday. The terms of the agreement were undisclosed, although he may not make the final roster altogether. The 24-year-old appeared in 61 games with the Toronto Raptors last season, finishing by averaging only 4.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Fantasy managers in all […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Heat Pick Up Option On Tyler Herro
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro had his 2022-23 team option exercised. Herro's name was vaguely brought up during trade rumblings throughout the offseason after his numbers declined from his rookie averages. However, it appears that the team has the utmost confidence in his abilities, so he will remain in South Beach for at least a […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Jonathan Isaac Uncertain When He Will Return
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) isn't sure if he will be ready to go when the season begins in October. The 23-year-old missed the entire 2020-21 campaign after tearing his ACL and meniscus in his left knee. Isaac has been a capable producer throughout the years, but his poor health has significantly lowered his […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
LaMarcus Aldridge Returning To Brooklyn
Forward LaMarcus Aldridge agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to return to Brooklyn. The multi-time All-Star was forced into retirement five months ago because of a heart condition. However, Aldridge has been deemed medically cleared, so he will rejoin a Nets team that is undoubtedly looking to make a run toward an NBA Championship. […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
DeAndre Jordan Expected To Sign With Lakers
Free-agent center DeAndre Jordan recently finalized a contract buyout with the Pistons and, upon clearing waivers, is expected to ink a deal with the Lakers. The veteran underwhelmed from a statistical perspective during the 2020-21 campaign while with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks throughout 57 games. However, he could […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Curtis Samuel Practices On Monday
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was on the field and in pads during a practice session on Monday. A groin ailment has plagued the speedy wideout, so his presence certainly is a good sign toward his availability for the opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Still, fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Jamison Crowder Has A Shot To Play In Week 1
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (illness, groin) has a chance to play during the Week 1 opener against the Panthers. The veteran was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. However, because Crowder is vaccinated, he could be activated if he has two negative tests 24 hours apart while showing no symptoms. Still, the 28-year-old continues […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Tyrod Taylor To Start Week 1
Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor will start Week 1 against the Jaguars. With Deshaun Watson's availability in limbo moving ahead, Taylor will begin the year under center against one of last season's worst teams in the league. While the 32-year-old veteran certainly has had his share of ups and downs throughout his career, the signal-caller […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Dalvin Cook Still Among Group Of Unvaccinated Players
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is one of the league's most elite options out of the backfield. He finished the 2020 season by racking up 1,557 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground off 312 carries while also adding 44 catches for 361 yards and another score. The 26-year-old has yet to log an […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Christian McCaffrey Favorite To Win OPOY
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is the favorite to win NFL.com's Offensive Player of the Year award. McCaffrey was the overall consensus favorite on the poll, composed of 29 analysts from the site. However, he will need to remain healthy, which was a problem during the 2020 campaign. The 25-year-old battled ankle and shoulder […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Malcolm Brown (RB, MIA) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~175 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~215 ANALYSIS: With Matt Breida now in Buffalo, Malcolm Brown was brought in back in March to fill the void, signing a one-year, $1.75 million contract. The veteran spent his entire career with the Rams and is heading to South Beach fresh off his best year to date, […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Jalen Hurd Could Miss Week 1
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is in danger of missing the opener against the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with a sore knee, which stems from last season's torn ACL. With head coach Kyle Shanahan likely to limit the number of wideouts in uniform from week to week, Hurd could […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Saquon Barkley Still Uncertain About Week 1 Status
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is still in jeopardy of missing the Week 1 opener against the Denver Broncos. Although Barkley has been making contact during recent practice sessions, which is a good sign, team medical staff will continue to take things slow with the former Nittany Lion. The 24-year-old hasn't played […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Must-Have Backup Running Backs
After a turbulent season in 2020, Week 1 is right around the corner. Historically, most leagues aren't won by who is taken in the first few rounds of fantasy drafts. Instead, it's by who finds those "value" options later on. Also, a majority of the most successful league managers remain committed to searching the waiver […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Ja’Marr Chase Drops Another One
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase finished with one target during the exhibition clash against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. However, the rookie dropped his only look of the night, and it came from fellow collegiate teammate Joe Burrow (knee), who was playing for the first time in nine months. Still, Chase's struggles holding on […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Joe Burrow Makes An Appearance On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow briefly made an appearance during the preseason finale against Miami Dolphins. Playing in his first contest since he tore his left ACL and MCL nine months ago, the sophomore threw one pass during his only series of the game, although it was dropped by former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase. While […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Brian Hill Lands On Injured Reserve
Tennessee Titans running back Brian Hill (undisclosed) landed on the injured reserve on Sunday. It's unknown why he currently occupies space on the IR. However, it's apparently significant enough to keep him on the shelf moving ahead. The 25-year-old played in 16 games last season as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 465 […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Irv Smith Jr. To Miss Time To Begin Season
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) is projected to miss time to begin the season. Smith recently had meniscus surgery, and it comes at a horrible time as he is expected to see an elevated role after the departure of Kyle Rudolph. The 23-year-old finished last season with only 30 catches for 365 […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Ryan Fitzpatrick Starting In Week 1 And Beyond
Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was officially named the starter for the Week 1 opener against the visiting Chargers. This isn't a surprise, although the announcement is undoubtedly comforting for fantasy managers, especially those in dynasty leagues or who have already drafted. Fitzpatrick will be playing for his ninth team during the 2021-22 campaign, […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
J.K. Dobbins Officially Done For The Year
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is officially done for the season. The sophomore suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the preseason finale against the Washington Football Team, and although team officials were hopeful, the bad news was confirmed on Sunday by an MRI. Last season, Dobbins was one of the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Set To Join Raptors
Free-agent guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk agreed to a two-year deal with the Raptors on Saturday, with one of them being a player option. The 24-year-old began the 2020-21 season in Oklahoma City before heading to Detroit, where he averaged 6.9 points, 2.1 boards, and 1.6 assists throughout 36 games in the Motor City. He isn't expected […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Kevin Love Not Interested In A Buyout
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love isn't interested in a buyout from his current employer. The veteran is owed $60 million over the next two seasons, and since he isn't expected to see a prominent role during the 2021-22 campaign, a mutual agreement to part ways was seen as the only sensible approach. Love dealt with […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Rajon Rondo Expected To Sign With Lakers
Free-agent guard Rajon Rondo is expected to sign with the Lakers on Monday. After being dealt by the Clippers to Memphis during the offseason, Rondo agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies, so it appears he will be staying in Los Angeles after all. The veteran averaged 7.6 points and 5.8 assists last season throughout […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Todd Gurley II May Draw Interest From Ravens
Free-agent running back Todd Gurley II could be a favorite to join the Ravens. With Baltimore potentially losing J.K. Dobbins (knee) for the season, the former Georgia Bulldog may be in the running to fill the void. After spending years as one of the most elite fantasy options available, knee issues derailed things. He finished […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago
Devin Duvernay’s Stock Rising In Deeper Formats
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay finished with four catches (five targets) for 47 yards during the preseason win over the Washington Football Team on Saturday. With Rashod Bateman (groin) and Marquise Brown (hamstring) both dealing with injuries, the sophomore wideout could be in line for an enhanced role heading into the regular season. While […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years ago