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Matthew Stafford Looking Sharp Heading Into 16th NFL Season
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been in the offseason retirement rumors over the last two seasons, but he is back for a 16th NFL campaign (fourth with the Rams), and team reporter Stu Jackson said he is looking sharp at the start of training camp. "Matthew Stafford picked up where he left off […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoMekhi Blackmon Suffers Torn ACL On First Day Of Camp
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (knee) suffered a torn ACL on the first day of training camp on Wednesday. He is likely to miss the entire 2024 season. Needless to say, this is an unfortunate development for the organization and the second-year defensive back. After being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoAllen Lazard Labeled A Bounce-Back Candidate
New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard signed a four-year, $44 million contract to join his longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the organization last offseason, but after Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles on the first drive of the year, Lazard had a disastrous campaign. The former undrafted free agent caught just 23 passes […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoBuccaneers Optimistic About Baker Mayfield's Growth
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield exceeded all expectations in his first season with the organization. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft entered last year's training camp in a battle with Kyle Trask for the starting job, and he ultimately won it with ease. Mayfield passes for 4,044 yards, 28 […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoThree Fantasy Football Running Backs With Early Season Value - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
The 2024 NFL season is rapidly approaching, meaning it's time to start diving into which players to target in the later rounds of fantasy drafts. The fantasy football playoffs determine who walks away with their league's championship, so naturally, fantasy managers target assets who are likely to provide a boost late in the season. However, […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoMichael Pittman Jr. Aiming To Reach "Next Tier" At Wideout
After a slow start to his NFL career as a rookie, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been productive, especially considering his quarterback situation. The USC product has averaged 98.7 receptions, 1,053 receiving yards, and 4.7 touchdowns over the last three seasons despite playing with six quarterbacks over that stretch. Heading into Year […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoTop College Football Playoff Contenders - 2024 College Football Championship Odds For Inaugural 12-Team Playoff
The calendar is close to turning to August, and college football fans can already smell the start of the new campaign. College football has seen dramatic changes over the last few years, including the ramping up of the transfer portal, NIL, and the transition to a 12-team College Football Playoff. With 12 teams playing for […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoTee Higgins Acknowledges 2024 Season "Could Be The Last Ride" With Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was franchise-tagged this offseason, and he requested a trade early in the process ahead of free agency. He ultimately decided to sign the franchise tag and stay put in 2024, but he knows this could be his last season with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and the organization. "This could […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoRandy Gregory Placed On Reserve/Did Not Report List
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed edge defender Randy Gregory on the reserve/did not report list after he did not report to training camp this week. The veteran signed with Tampa Bay this offseason after spending time with the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers in 2023, but there is now uncertainty surrounding him. Overall, the […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoDaniel Jones Cleared For Contact, Will Take Every First-Team Rep
According to New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) has been cleared for contact ahead of training camp. The former No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft will participate in 11-on-11 drills this week, something he did not do in the spring. "He will […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoMatthew Judon Will Practice Despite Contract Talks
New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon is expected to participate in training camp that starts on Wednesday as he remains in contract talks with the organization. The 31-year-old is reportedly close to reaching a new deal with the Patriots, and it's a good sign to see he will not hold out or "hold in." […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJer’Zhan Newton Activated From Non-Football Injury List
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) passed his physical this week and is being activated from the Non-Football Injury list. The No. 36 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft underwent surgery in May to fix a Jones Fracture in his left foot, just four months after undergoing the same surgery on his right […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoTyreek Hill Not Chasing Individual Goals In 2024
Last season, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill looked to be on pace to be the first player in NFL history to post 2,000 receiving yards in a single season. However, his Week 14 injury against the Tennessee Titans limited him in that game and caused him to miss the Week 15 contest against the […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJa'Marr Chase Unlikely To Reach Extension This Season
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been one of the best players at his position since entering the NFL as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The LSU product has the seventh-most receiving yards (3,717) in a player's first three seasons of all time and is part of one of […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoDeWayne McBride Placed On Non-Football Injury List
Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride (undisclosed) is being placed on the non-football injury list, the team announced on Monday. McBride joined the organization as a seventh-round pick last year, but he did not appear in a game after spending the season on the practice squad. McBride was once a deep sleeper in fantasy football […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoConnor Williams Visiting With Seahawks
Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins center Connor Williams (knee) is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 2018 second-round pick out of Texas started in 26 games for Miami over the last two seasons before suffering a torn ACL in the Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJayden Reed's Toe Injury Is "Nothing To Worry About"
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was placed on the non-football injury list ahead of training camp, and he is not practicing on Day 1. However, the second-year playmaker said he suffered a minor toe injury at his youth camp, and it is "nothing to worry about." This is promising news for his availability […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoMarShawn Lloyd Dealing With Hip Injury
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hip) is not practicing on the first day of training camp due to a hip injury, according to team reporter Rob Demovsky. The rookie out of USC is expected to have a role in the ascending Green Bay offense right away, so missing reps is not ideal. However, […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoDaryl Worley Re-Signs With Ravens
Veteran defensive back Daryl Worley re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced on Monday. Worley has spent the last three seasons with Baltimore after being with eight different organizations before the 2021 regular season. The 29-year-old played in 12 games in 2023 and racked up 12 tackles and one pass deflection. The Ravens added […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoDynasty Players to Buy for 2024 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)
One of the best aspects of playing in a dynasty fantasy football league is the year-long process of buying and selling players at the right time. Whether you were a bottom-three team or the champion of your league last year, you should always be looking to upgrade your roster. Whether a player is coming off […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoDynasty Players To Sell for 2024 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)
Dynasty fantasy football managers are used to being engaged in their leagues all year long, but it can be easy to get tunnel vision when a player succeeded for you last year or is trending up the following season. The offseason is all about knowing who to buy and who to sell before "the results" […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJaylen Wright Says Dolphins Offense Is "Perfect For Me"
Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft following an impressive junior season at Tennessee that saw him rush for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns on a 7.4 yards-per-carry clip. Some believed Wright could have been a Day 2 selection following his 4.38 40-yard dash at […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoTrevor Lawrence Optimistic About Jaguars Pass-Catching Group
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be without last year's top wideout Calvin Ridley in 2024, but the former No. 1 overall pick believes he has a strong group of pass-catchers to work with. "We have a really dynamic group of pass catchers," Lawrence said, "We have some great tight ends. You talk about Evan […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJustin Simmons Still Unsigned, Remaining Patient
Veteran free-agent safety Justin Simmons remains unsigned following his release by the Denver Broncos on March 7. Free agency has been open for roughly four months, but the four-time All-Pro selection is still waiting for the right fit, and he is remaining patient. "Who knows? I could sign tomorrow, I could sign two weeks into […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJames Conner Says 1,000-Yard Season Is The "Floor"
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has been one of the most underrated ball carriers in fantasy football over the last few years. The former Pittsburgh Steeler remained productive in his age-28 season last year, rushing 208 times for 1,040 yards and seven touchdowns and catching 27 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoJosh Allen Becoming More Vocal With New Supporting Cast
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NFL, and he is the current face of the Bills organization. Heading into 2024, he'll be counted on more as a leader following the departures of Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, and Tre'Davious White, among others. […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoMust-Have Fantasy Football Tight End Sleepers for Later-Rounds (2024)
Tight ends are tricky to analyze for fantasy football, especially since the top 3-4 players at the position are the only ones that seem to make a difference. If you don't land a top-tier stud like Travis Kelce or Sam LaPorta, waiting until the later rounds to pick up a tight end is usually the […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoWeek 1 NFL Schedule - 2024 Week 1 Schedule, Game Lines, TV Listings
The 2024 NFL season kicks off in less than two months, and football fans are itching for the start of the new campaign. The 2024 offseason saw a ton of roster turnover with key players switching teams, impact rookies joining the league, and new head coaches leading eight franchises. Week 1 features a couple of […]
Jackson Sparks 4 months agoTight End Zach Heins Could Make Chargers Roster As UDFA
Former South Dakota State University tight end Zach Heins signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after being unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft. After a slow start to his collegiate career, Heins caught 56 passes for 757 yards and 11 touchdowns over the last two seasons. With the Chargers, he's in one of the weaker […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoBrenden Rice Could Miss 53-Man Roster
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice posted career-highs in receptions (45), receiving yards (791), and receiving touchdowns (12) in 2023 while catching passes from USC's Caleb Williams, but he still fell to L.A. in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. According to Daniel Popper of the Athletic, Rice could be facing an […]
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