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Deeper League Tight End Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts - Gerald Everett, Tyler Conklin, Irv Smith, more
The tight end position in fantasy football is always tricky to navigate. Travis Kelce has been a remarkably dominant presence and offered a unique advantage over the last half-decade. But there are usually only a few more players at the position that present real upside. That said, not every fantasy manager will walk away from […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Colt McCoy Released By Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals released veteran quarterback Colt McCoy on Monday. McCoy has been getting reps with the first-team offense during the preseason but looks to be the odd man out after the team traded for Joshua Dobbs. The 36-year-old started 36 games and appeared in 56 games over the last 13 seasons, passing for 7,975 […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Treylon Burks Back At Practice Monday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) suffered an LCL injury on August 16 but is returning to practice on Monday. Returning just under two weeks from the injury is a good sign for Burks, whose Week 1 availability against the New Orleans Saints has been in question. While his return to practice doesn't guarantee […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Jaxon Smith-Njigba To Begin Season On Active Roster
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) is expected to begin the regular season on the active roster. Smith-Njigba recently underwent wrist surgery to repair a small broken bone in his wrist, but avoiding the Injured Reserve list is a good sign. His Week 1 availability against the Los Angeles Rams is still in question. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Kyler Murray Will Stay On PUP List To Begin Season
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) will not be activated off the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list at the start of the 2023 regular season. Since Murray will remain on the PUP list, he is not eligible to play during the team's first four games of the season. This is not a surprise after […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Trace McSorley Released By Patriots
Quarterback Trace McSorley was released by the New England Patriots on Monday. The 28-year-old signed with the organization in April but did not earn a final roster spot. McSorley entered the league in 2019 as a sixth-round pick and has appeared in nine games, throwing for 502 yards, one touchdown, and five interceptions. He spent […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Dustin Hopkins Traded To Cleveland, Cade York Waived
Veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins lost the Los Angeles Chargers starting kicker job to Cameron Dicker this preseason and is being traded to the Cleveland Browns for a 2025 seventh-round pick. Cade York has been waived in a corresponding move. Hopkins made 27 of his 30 field goal attempts as a Charger in 2021 and 2022, […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Cameron Dicker Wins Chargers Kicker Job
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker has won the position battle against Dustin Hopkins to be the team's placekicker this season. Dicker impressed as a rookie for the Chargers, making 19 of his 20 field goal attempts and all 22 of his extra points in 10 games for the organization. He kicked in Hopkins' place, […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago
Heisman Trophy Watch List: Ranking The Top 10 Contenders
The 2023 college football season is finally within reach, so it's time to take a shot at who could win the Heisman Trophy this season. USC quarterback Caleb Williams has the best odds to take home the most extraordinary individual award in college sports, but he won last year, and history tells us he's unlikely […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Five Overrated College Football Teams - Reviewing the Preseason NCAA CFB Rankings
The 2023-24 NCAA College Football season is upon us with Notre Dame and Navy kicking off Week 0 on Saturday, Aug 26. It's always fun to dive into the Associate Press Preseason Poll and evaluate which teams are being overvalued after an offseason of hype. Oftentimes, big-name programs with plenty of talent are ranked inside […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Derek Carr Won't Play In Preseason Finale
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr and several other starters are not expected to play in the final preseason game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Chris Olave and Marshon Lattimore are also among the players who won't suit up for New Orleans. Carr has a wide range of outcomes during his first season in […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Jake Bobo Likely To Make Seahawks Roster
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo is trending toward making the team's 53-man roster. Despite running a putrid 4.99 40-yard dash during the pre-draft process, the undrafted rookie has impressed during training camp and preseason action. Given the injuries of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Dareke Young and the suspension of D'Wayne Eskridge, Bobo has a real […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Will Levis Not Expected To Play Against Patriots
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (thigh) is not expected to play against the Patriots on Friday night. The rookie signal-caller suffered a thigh injury in joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings last week. Although he returned to practice this week, he is evidently not ready for game action. It looks like Malik Willis will get […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Jacoby Brissett To Start Against Cincinnati On Saturday
Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett will start for the team in the preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Second-year signal-caller Sam Howell was named the starter for the regular season, but Brissett could be sprung into action if he proves to be ineffective. In two-QB and superflex leagues, the veteran journeyman is one […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
2023 Fantasy Football TEs to Prioritize in Standard, But Fade in PPR Leagues
In fantasy football, standard and PPR scoring continue to be the most popular league formats. Failure to understand the difference in value between players across scoring systems can prove costly, so figuring out which tight ends hold more value in standard leagues will be the focus of this article. While the beneficiaries of PPR formats […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Washington Commanders 2023 Outlook
With just a few weeks to go until the NFL's regular season begins, it's important to consider all options from all teams in upcoming fantasy drafts. Teams such as the Washington Commanders aren't flashy and don't get many fantasy managers excited, but there are a handful of players on this roster with real fantasy football […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Is Mark Andrews Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has had an excellent start to his career and is establishing himself as a premier player at the position in "real life" and in fantasy football. However, he's been absent from practice over the last few days. Needless to say, his status is worth monitoring as the regular season […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Jamal Adams Activated Off PUP
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) has officially been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. The 27-year-old defensive back suffered a torn quad in the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos last season and has remained on the PUP list all offseason. The three-time Pro Bowler can be released from his […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Josh Jones Traded To Texans
The Arizona Cardinals are trading offensive tackle Josh Jones to the Houston Texans. The 2020 third-round pick is in the final year of his rookie deal. He started 21 games over the last three seasons for Arizona, but 2023 No. 6 overall pick Paris Johnson Jr. is taking his place in the lineup. Houston is […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Javonte Williams Could Handle Limited Workload Early On
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) has made a quick recovery from his torn ACL in Week 4 of last season. The 23-year-old was cleared for contact at the start of training camp and has already seen preseason action. However, Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi indicated his workload could be limited a bit at […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Joshua Dobbs Named No. 2 Quarterback For Browns
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs won the position battle to be the primary backup to Deshaun Watson in 2023. The team released 2021 third-round pick Kellen Mond and named rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as its third quarterback on the depth chart. Dobbs started two games for the Tennessee Titans last season, completing 40-of-68 passing attempts for […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Cooper Kupp On Track To Play In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) missed a few weeks of training camp practice with a hamstring injury but returned to the field this week and is reportedly progressing well. Kupp missed eight games last season after suffering a high-ankle sprain so the new injury was concerning. However, the 30-year-old wideout said he's […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Cole Kmet Returns To Practice Thursday
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice early but is already back on the field for Thursday's session. The Notre Dame alum recently signed a four-year, $50 million extension with $32 million guaranteed after leading the team in receptions (50), receiving yards (544), and receiving touchdowns (seven). In 2023, he could be […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Is T.J. Hockenson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was a big-time fantasy scorer after being traded from the Detroit Lions last season -- ultimately finishing as the TE2 behind Travis Kelce in PPR leagues. Heading into 2023, he is expected to contend for a top-three spot at the position once again. However, he has missed plenty of […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: Free Agents Who Will Decrease In Value -- Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook, Jimmy Garoppolo, more
Free agency is far in the rear-view mirror but after the excitement of seeing new faces land in new places, it's essential to evaluate whether a player's fantasy value will benefit or suffer in their new landing spot. We've seen plenty of free agents go on to have more success in new spots, but there […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Sam Darnold Named No. 2 Quarterback For 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold has been named the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Brock Purdy. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft struggled in his three seasons with the New York Jets and one season with the Carolina Panthers -- throwing 61 touchdowns to 55 interceptions en route to a […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Randall Cobb Getting More Starting Reps Than Mecole Hardman Jr.
New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb is entering his 13th NFL season and has not posted over 450 receiving yards since 2019. However, Zack Rosenblatt of the Athletic reports Cobb has been getting more repetitions with quarterback Aaron Rodgers than Mecole Hardman Jr. in recent practices. Rodgers and Cobb spent 10 seasons together in […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Jordan Addison Returns To Team Drills
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (head) entered the concussion protocol last week, but he's participating in team drills in a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday. That said, it appears he's good to go and healthy. The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is expected to contend for the […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
C.J. Stroud To Start Preseason Finale
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will once again start for the team in the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. In two preseason games thus far, Stroud has completed nine of his 16 passing attempts for 73 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He's added three rushes for five yards. Needless to say, he […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago
Is Chigoziem Okonkwo Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo had a solid rookie campaign after being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent the early part of the season backing up Austin Hooper but emerged late in the year and totaled 32 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns. However, the 23-year-old is […]
Jackson Sparks 2 years ago