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Brandin Cooks (WR, DAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~138 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~151 ANALYSIS: After posting six seasons of at least 1,000 receiving yards from 2015 to 2021 (seven years), Brandin Cooks failed to reach 700 receiving yards in each of the last two campaigns. While the soon-to-be 31-year-old looks beyond his prime, he's still in a great situation to […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoRico Dowdle Looking Forward To Enhanced Role
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle figures to play an enhanced role in 2024 following the departure of veteran running back Tony Pollard. The team brought back longtime Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott early in the offseason and recently signed Dalvin Cook, but both aging backs appear to be well beyond their primes. When asked if this […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoColts Expect "Roller-Coaster Moments" From Anthony Richardson
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson started just 13 games in his collegiate career at Florida and four games last year during his rookie campaign. The elite athlete from the QB spot has all the physical tools to succeed, but it could take time for him to develop. Heading into 2024, Colts general manager Chris Ballard […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoTyler Huntley Released By Browns
The Cleveland Browns are releasing quarterback Tyler Huntley on Thursday, according to NFL insider Dianna Russini. Cleveland's initial 53-man roster included quarterbacks Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Huntley, and the team reportedly was open to trading one of the backups. However, that did not happen, so Huntley is being cut loose. Huntley spent […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoNo Update On Dak Prescott's Contract Talks
The Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to a four-year extension this week, and with that situation taken care of, all eyes shift toward quarterback Dak Prescott. The former fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State is entering the final year of his current deal, and time is running out to reach an extension before […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoLewis Cine Signing To Bills Practice Squad
The Buffalo Bills are signing safety Lewis Cine to the practice squad after he was released by the Minnesota Vikings at the 53-man roster cutdown deadline. It was first reported that Cine was set to sign with the New York Jets, but it appears he has changed his mind and is joining another AFC East […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoBrowns Restructure Deshaun Watson's Contract
The Cleveland Browns restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract, freeing up $35.83 million in cap space. $44.79 million of Watson's 2024 base salary was converted to a signing bonus to create the extra cap space, which Cleveland now leads the league in with over $62 million. It's an interesting move by the organization, and it could […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoJacoby Brissett Officially Named Week 1 Starter
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has named veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett the starter for the Week 1 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye will start his pro career in the backup role. This has been the expectation this offseason and Maye is […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoJayden Reed - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues/Consider Starting in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: Jayden Reed had a strong rookie campaign, considering he was playing in a crowded offense of young skill position players and catching passes from first-year starter Jordan Love. The 2023 second-round pick tallied 64 receptions for 793 yards and eight […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoAmari Cooper - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/Flex ANALYSIS: Last year, Amari Cooper had the best season of his NFL career despite it being his 10th NFL campaign. He caught 72 passes for a career-high 1,250 yards and five scores. His earth-shattering 265-yard game in Week 16 propelled fantasy managers to wins in the […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoNeville Gallimore Signing With Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are signing defensive end Neville Gallimore, according to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. The 2020 third-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys signed with the Miami Dolphins at the start of free agency, but he was surprisingly released ahead of the 53-man roster cutdown deadline on Tuesday. Gallimore played in 52 games for […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoJets Optimistic Haason Reddick Could Play In Week 1
New York Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick was dealt to the organization from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, but he made it clear he wanted a long-term deal, and the Jets have not signed him to one. This has led to Reddick requesting another trade, but the team is still holding out hope that he […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoTyus Bowser Slated To Visit With Titans
Free-agent outside linebacker Tyus Bowser visited with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday and is scheduled to meet with the Tennessee Titans next, according to Adam Caplan. Bowser was released by the Baltimore Ravens after missing the entire 2023 season due to a knee injury. The 2017 second-round pick out of Houston played in 89 games […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoColby Parkinson To Serve As Rams TE1
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson signed with the organization on a three-year, $22.5 million deal this offseason following four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. The former fourth-round pick out of Stanford caught 57 passes for 618 yards and four touchdowns in his first 54 career games. With veteran Tyler Higbee (knee) still recovering […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoCeeDee Lamb Confident He's Ready For Full Workload
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb ended his holdout on Monday after signing a four-year, $136 million contract extension, making him the second-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Lamb has been away from the team for most of the offseason and preseason, but he is not worried about returning to form quickly. When asked if […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoBengals Could Make Ja'Marr Chase Highest-Paid Wide Receiver
The Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase are still in contract negotiations, and if the two sides reach a new deal, it could make him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the contract talks are centered around reaching a deal that matches or surpasses Chase's former college […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoZack Moss - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: Last season, Zack Moss impressed in a brief stint as the Indianapolis Colts lead back. He rushed for at least 70 yards in his first three games of 2023. Jonathan Taylor returned from the PUP list to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 5, […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoWill DeAndre Hopkins Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins enjoyed a solid first season with the Tennessee Titans, considering the offensive environment he was placed in. Despite Tennessee ranking 28th in total offense (289.0 YPG) and 29th in passing offense (180.4 YPG), the veteran racked up 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. While the additions […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoBroncos Shopping Tim Patrick
The Denver Broncos are exploring trade possibilities for wide receiver Tim Patrick, according to Broncos reporter Mike Klis. Patrick suffered a torn ACL during training camp in 2022 and a torn Achilles before the 2023 season, so he has not played in a regular-season contest since 2021. After entering the league as an undrafted free […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoSamaje Perine Likely To Be Traded Or Released
The Denver Broncos are expected to move on from veteran running back Samaje Perine, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The organization is engaged in trade conversations, but if they do not reach a deal before Tuesday's 4 p.m. EDT roster cutdown deadline, he could be released. This move was expected by many following the […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoChance Campbell Done For Season With Torn ACL
Tennessee Titans linebacker Chance Campbell (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints, effectively ending his 2024 season. Campbell was projected to be a reserve linebacker behind Kenneth Murray and Jack Gibbens, so the team might look to add a veteran inside linebacker for depth purposes. The 2022 sixth-round […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoRicky Pearsall Returns To Practice In Non-Contact Jersey
San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) returned to the practice field on Monday, but he was wearing a blue non-contact jersey. The rookie first-round pick out of Florida has been out of action for a few weeks, causing him to miss valuable reps in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk (holdout). Pearsall's […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoChristian McCaffrey Doing Side Work At Monday's Practice
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) was on the practice field on Monday doing side work as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Last week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he is not concerned with CMC missing all of training camp, and his return to the field in some capacity is […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoDonovan Peoples-Jones Let Go By Lions
The Detroit Lions are releasing wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Peoples-Jones was dealt to the Lions at last year's trade deadline from the Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught just five passes for 58 yards in eight games for Detroit. Overall, the […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoAinias Smith Dealing With Ankle, Hamstring Injuries
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith (ankle/hamstring) reported discomfort in his ankle and hamstring following Saturday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Texas A&M is getting an MRI, but his Week 1 status is in some doubt. With Johnny Wilson and newly-acquired Jahan […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoRavens Release Russell Gage
The Baltimore Ravens are releasing wide receiver Russell Gage, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Gage missed all of last season with a torn patellar tendon that he suffered in training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he is now being let go by Baltimore after signing with the team earlier this month. Since […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoKyler Murray (QB, ARI): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~67 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~75 ANALYSIS: With Kyler Murray another year removed from an unfortunate late-season ACL tear in 2022, he's primed for a bounce-back season in fantasy football. The former No. 1 overall pick was the QB8 in fantasy points per game (18.9) last year among players with at least eight […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoRunning Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for PPR Leagues - 2024 Draft Targets
The 2024 NFL campaign isn't here yet, but fantasy football draft season is heating up. That said, it's never too early to analyze potential sleepers for specific scoring formats. PPR leagues have become more popular every season, and although the format primarily gives wide receivers and tight ends more value, there are also running backs […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoWill Ja'Marr Chase Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Offseason Rumors
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been one of the best players at his position since the moment he stepped into the league in 2021. Joe Burrow's college teammate at LSU has racked up 268 receptions for 3,717 yards and 29 touchdowns through his first 45 NFL games. Given the exploding wide receiver market […]
Jackson Sparks 3 months agoEagles Acquire Jahan Dotson From Commanders
The Washington Commanders are trading wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round picks. This is one of the more surprising deals in recent memory, considering the two organizations are NFC East foes. Dotson was selected by Washington in the first […]
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