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The Running Back Carousel - Barkley, Jacobs, Henry, Swift, Pollard, Ekeler
It was just one year ago that no team wanted to sign running backs to a long-term deal. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard all received the franchise tag, while others like Devin Singletary, Ezekiel Elliott, and Kareem Hunt signed one-year deals worth less than $3.1 million. However, it has been a different story […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Patriots' Starting QB in 2024 with Mac Jones Gone?
The New England Patriots entered the 2024 offseason with a clear need at the quarterback position. Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe split quarterback reps last season, but neither really showed much across 17 games. Now, the quarterback position is an even bigger need after the Patriots shipped Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason. New […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months ago2024 NFL Free Agency Predictions: Where Will The Top Players Land?
NFL Free Agency is always one of the wildest times of the year. It officially kicks off the new league year, and madness truly unfolds. Last year, players like Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Javon Hargrave, Jessie Bates III, DeAndre Hopkins, and David Montgomery all found new homes. Many people might not have correctly guessed the […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoClosers and Bullpen Arms to Target for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - American League
The toughest decision you might have to make in your fantasy baseball draft is when to target a bullpen arm. Securing those saves in a roto league could be the difference between winning or losing a week. So, is it worth it to spend a fifth- or sixth-round pick on Houston Astros closer Josh Hader? […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoTony Pollard Signs With the Titans: Fantasy Football Impact
Running back Tony Pollard entered the offseason as one of the top backs in free agency. When the tampering period opened on Monday, Pollard immediately found himself with a new deal in Tennessee. Pollard didn't quite impress many last year after coming back from a brutal ankle injury. However, he still topped 1,000 rushing yards […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoSaquon Barkley Signs With Eagles: Fantasy Football Impact
After playing on the franchise tag last year, running back Saquon Barkley entered free agency for the first time in 2024. Barkley was the most-coveted back on the open market this year, and the expectation was that he would find a team that would pay him what he was worth. In less than two hours […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago2024 Free-Agent Tight End Preview
The tight end free-agent classes have not been strong over the past couple of years. Last year, Josh Oliver and Foster Moreau were the highest-paid tight ends, both inking multi-year deals. Dalton Schultz was the biggest name available at the position last offseason, but he only signed a one-year deal worth up to $6.25 million. […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers: NL West - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
Welcome to the final draft sleeper series, where I go through every MLB team to find one sleeper you should be drafting in fantasy baseball this year. The NL West is the last one on our list. The NL West features plenty of superstars who are going early in drafts. Mookie Betts, Corbin Carroll, Freddie […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoTop 10 Defensive Free Agents - 2024 Available Players Include Chris Jones, Danielle Hunter, and more
Entering the offseason, some big-name defensive players were set to hit free agency. Players like Justin Madubuike, Brian Burns, Jaylon Johnson, Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr., and L'Jarius Sneed were all going to be on the open market this offseason. However, with the franchise tag coming into play, six of the top eight defensive free-agent […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers and Values for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL West Edition
Sometimes the hardest part of fantasy baseball drafts is who to select in the later rounds. Those are the picks that wind up being the most important because if you can hit on a player going in the 14th or 15th round, that will make your fantasy team even stronger. With the fantasy baseball season […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoHitter Sleepers at Each Position for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
A sleeper in fantasy can mean a lot of different things. It can mean a player who is undervalued in drafts, or it can mean a player who is going super late in drafts that you take a flier on. Either way, though, it's a player you take a chance on later in your draft. […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago2024 Free-Agent Running Back Preview
Things have not been great for running backs in the NFL over the past few years. Teams don't want to spend a high draft pick on them anymore or pay big money. Last year, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard were all franchise-tagged by their respective teams. However, no running backs were franchise-tagged this […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago3 Bullpen Arms To Target In Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)
The hardest thing to decide in a fantasy baseball draft is when to grab relief pitchers. Saves are super important in roto leagues, so choosing a closer early could be a nice strategy. Some of the top ones, like Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers, are going super early. Williams is usually off the board […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago2024 Free-Agent Wide Receiver Preview
The 2024 wide receiver free-agent class was going to be one of the best in recent years. If you were a team looking for a stud WR1, chances are you could sign one this offseason. However, that is not the case anymore. Mike Evans signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before free […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoPredicting All Division Winners For the 2024 MLB Season
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will officially kick off the season with a two-game series on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea. That means the MLB regular season is right around the corner. Last year, we saw three division winners repeat from the 2022 season (Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Houston Astros). The […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoRising Sophomores - Second-Year MLB Players Set To Shine In 2024
Throughout the past couple of seasons, we have seen second-year players explode in the majors. Last year, players like Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, and Bobby Witt Jr. really took that leap in their second years. Last year, Rodriguez hit .274 at the plate with 32 home runs, 103 RBI, 37 doubles, and 37 stolen bases. […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoShould The Cowboys Extend Dak Prescott This Offseason? 2024 Offseason Outlook
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott put together the best season of his career in 2023. Prescott threw for 4,516 yards, 36 passing touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also totaled career highs in several categories, including completions (410), completion percentage (69.5), and passer rating (105.9). Prescott really played at a high level for most of the […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoIs Zach Ertz A Good Fit For The Commanders? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
Tight end Zach Ertz first started his NFL career back in 2013. Ertz was a second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent his first nine years. From 2013 to 2021, the former Stanford product totaled 579 catches for 6,267 yards and 38 touchdowns. He also made three Pro Bowl appearances (2017 to 2019) […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoReviewing The 2023 Free Agent Class After One Season - Last Year's Best Free Agent Signings
As we wait for free agency to officially begin on March 13, now is the perfect time to look back at last year’s free agents. Quarterbacks like Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo headlined that 2023 class. Neither one really excelled in a new place last year. The Saints gave Carr a four-year, $150 million contract, […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoBuilding The Perfect Lineup - Top MLB Players At Every Position In 2024
The 2024 MLB season is less than one month away, and that means regular season baseball is almost back. Before the season officially begins with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea, let's take a look at the best players at every position heading into the year. […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoOne Free Agent Every NFC Team Should Sign During 2024 NFL Free Agency
NFL free agency will officially begin on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. At that time, free agents can start signing with any NFL team. Before then, though, NFL teams can offer the franchise tag to one player. The franchise tag should come into play for several key free agents this season. Cincinnati Bengals wide […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoMatt Chapman Signs With The Giants: Fantasy Baseball Outlook
After being a free agent for most of the offseason, third baseman Matt Chapman finally found a new home. Chapman agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. The new Giants third baseman can opt out of his contract following either of the first two seasons. Chapman will bring a much-needed […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoOutfield: Overvalued/Undervalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
The outfield position has plenty of stars going early in fantasy baseball drafts this year, including consensus No. 1 overall pick Ronald Acuna Jr. Mookie Betts, Corbin Carroll, Kyle Tucker, Julio Rodriguez, Juan Soto, and Aaron Judge are also some other outfielders going within the first 15 picks of drafts in 2024. That list doesn't […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoEarly 2024 Wide Receiver Sleepers And Draft Targets For Fantasy Football
There should be a lot of changes atop the wide receiver group in fantasy football next year. Players like Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams, and Cooper Kupp will all fall in drafts, while Puka Nacua will fly up drafts boards in 2024. Nacua will go from undrafted in 2023 to a likely top-20 pick this upcoming […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoFive Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Value Picks (NL Central)
The NL Central doesn't have the same kind of fantasy baseball stars as other divisions. As a matter of fact, the first player selected from the NL Central isn't until Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is taken in the early fourth round. After that, Devin Williams, Cody Bellinger, Freddy Peralta, and Nico Hoerner […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoEarly 2024 Running Back Sleepers And Draft Targets For Fantasy Football
Running backs have always dominated the first round of fantasy drafts, but that has changed in recent years. Taking a wide receiver in the first round has become a more likely strategy by fantasy managers. In 2024 drafts, more wideouts should be going in the first round than running backs. However, that doesn't mean running […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoEarly 2024 Quarterback Sleepers And Draft Targets For Fantasy Football
The quarterback landscape in fantasy has changed in recent years with more and more managers selecting one early. Last year, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Jalen Hurts all went in the first three rounds. That shouldn't change either in 2024 fantasy drafts, but the order of those quarterbacks might. After another QB1 finish, Allen should […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoTime To Hang It Up: Five MLB Players That Should Retire
There are several MLB players who are approaching the latter part of their careers. When that happens, their production isn't the same, and they're just hanging on until they officially retire. After the 2023 season, we saw several veterans retire, including Miguel Cabrera, Nelson Cruz, and Adam Wainwright. Cabrera was 40 years old, Cruz was […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoMLB Teams Set For A Return To The Playoffs in 2024
Twelve teams made the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2023. If history repeats itself, all twelve teams will not return to the postseason in 2024. The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros were the top two seeds in the American League, while the Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, and Toronto Blue Jays also made […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months agoTop Landing Spots For Blake Snell: MLB Free Agent Outlook (2024)
Starting pitcher Blake Snell is coming off a dominant 2023 campaign. He finished the year with a 2.25 ERA and 234 strikeouts across 32 starts for the San Diego Padres. The left-hander went on to win his second Cy Young last year, joining just a handful of pitchers who have won one in both the […]
Joey Pollizze 9 months ago