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Will Aaron Rodgers Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a surefire future Hall of Famer. He's provided plenty of help to fantasy managers in the past, both through his own production and by allowing his supporting cast to achieve huge years. Rodgers is nearing the end of his career, but he's looking to make one more run […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoWill T.J. Hockenson Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson has previously been one of the most dominant and reliable tight ends in fantasy football. He was one of the premier options at the position, often falling just one tier shy of the great Travis Kelce. Now, though, Hockenson lost his Pro Bowl quarterback and is also recovering from […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoTommy DeVito On Roster Bubble Ahead Of Final Cuts
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito could be released when rosters trim down on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. DeVito was sacked eight times during the Giants' preseason finale and completed just over 50 percent of his pass attempts, which is not a great result for someone fighting to keep their job. Rapoport […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoDresser Winn Could Make Rams' Initial Roster
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Dresser Winn could make the initial 53-man roster as the No. 3 option on the depth chart, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. A product of the CFL, Winn is on his second stint with the Rams and played the entirety of Saturday's preseason finale, completing nine passes for 72 yards […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoJaguars Release Denzel Mims
The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Denzel Mims on Sunday morning, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Mims has bounced around several NFL teams throughout his young career. Originally a Jets second-round pick, the Baylor product has also been rostered by the Lions, Steelers, and Jaguars. However, he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoRams Allow Ernest Jones To Seek Trade
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones has been given permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Jones, a team captain, is heading into a contract year, and the two sides have not made significant progress on an extension. As a result, Jones gets to explore his options on the trade market. The […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoChargers Could Look To Replace Easton Stick
Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Easton Stick has very little job security as the preseason wraps up, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. While Popper projects that Stick will make the team's initial 53-man roster, he notes that the Chargers could look to upgrade the backup quarterback role by signing someone who is cut […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoKimani Vidal Projected To Make Roster As RB3
Daniel Popper of The Athletic projects that Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal will make the roster and be listed third on the depth chart behind Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins. The competition for the third running back slot appeared to be wide open heading into the Chargers' final preseason game, with Vidal, Jaret […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoTheo Johnson To Have Significant Receiving Role
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is expected to have a significant role in the receiving game, especially with Lawrence Cager (groin) missing extended time, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Johnson, a rookie, is in line to open the year as New York's top pass-catching tight end after Darren Waller retired during the […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoDarius Robinson Injures Calf, Could Land On Injured Reserve
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darius Robinson (calf) could miss multiple weeks after injuring himself during practice on Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. There's a real chance that Robinson, a rookie, could be placed on injured reserve. Such a transaction would leave Robinson off the field for the first four weeks of the […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoSteelers Push QB Decision To End Of Week
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to announce their starting quarterback at the end of the upcoming work week, head coach Mike Tomlin said following the team's final preseason game Saturday. Rather than make the decision now, Tomlin wants to let Russell Wilson and Justin Fields showcase themselves during intrateam competition over the next few days. […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoChris Conley Earns Shoutout From Head Coach, Could Push For Bigger Role
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley drew praise from head coach Kyle Shanahan earlier this week. Shanahan was asked how the 49ers would approach the wide receiver position in the event that Brandon Aiyuk doesn't suit up for the team in Week 1 and beyond. He expressed confidence in the team's in-house options at […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoTucker Kraft To Have Big Role In 2024
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to have a big role within the offense this season, according to an observation from Zach Kruse of Packers Wire. Ever since returning from offseason surgery, Kraft has wasted no time making an impact in training camp. Green Bay has utilized him in the passing game […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoJalen McMillan Expected To Be Buccaneers' WR3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan appears set to rank third on the depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. "It's a foregone conclusion among reporters he's won [the] WR3 job," tweeted Adam Levitan of Establish The Run. Jenna Laine of ESPN echoed this sentiment in a recent article, writing, "McMillan will line […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoIsaiah Spiller, Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson All Vying For RB3 Role
The Los Angeles Chargers continue to have a heavily-contested competition for the No. 3 running back role, according to Eric Smith of the team's official website. Smith notes that it's possible the team carries four running backs, but that's far from a given. In the event that they stick with three, the team will deploy […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoMalachi Corley Will Contribute As Gadget Player, Projects To Be WR5
New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley "can contribute immediately as a screen [and] gadget player, a la Deebo Samuel," according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Evidently, the rookie is expected to have a role within the offense as early as Week 1. However, Cimini also notes that Corley still projects as the Jets' WR5, […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoBroncos View Audric Estime As Eventual Three-Down Back
The Denver Broncos believe that running back Audric Estime can become a three-down back following some development, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. Specifically, the team would like to see him "smooth out some rough edges as a receiver and get more consistent in pass protection" before deploying him on a three-down basis. Estime ran […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoShould I Draft Najee Harris or Jaylen Warren for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Steelers RB1 for 2024?
The Pittsburgh Steelers' backfield didn't undergo many changes this offseason. Outside of a few minor moves, the Steelers are returning the same running back core that they had throughout the 2023 season. That means Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren will enter 2024 as the Steelers' top two running backs. Harris, a former first-round pick, is […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoWill Jahmyr Gibbs Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as one of the league's top fantasy players as a rookie last season. However, Gibbs appeared to suffer an injury during training camp, creating plenty of questions about his availability for Week 1 of the NFL season. Will Jahmyr Gibbs be healthy enough to play in Week 1? […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoEthan Bosacker Strikes Out 12 In Scoreless Gem
Kansas City Royals starting pitching prospect Ethan Bosacker was the club's 13th-round pick in 2023. He's been quite impressive in the minors so far, pitching primarily out of the rotation but earning a flurry of bullpen looks, too. The right-hander boasts a low-90s fastball with good sinking action, as well as a complementary slider in […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoJelani Woods To Miss Significant Time
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (toe) will miss "considerable time," head coach Shane Steichen told Stephen Holder of ESPN.com. "I don't have a timetable on it," Steichen explained. Holder added that Woods' absence will extend into the regular season and could impact roster decisions. The Colts have plenty of options with Woods, including a […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoCommanders Pleased With Pairing Of Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is confident in the backfield's one-two punch of Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, according to Adam Schultz of Athlon Sports. "I watch [Ekeler] and I'm like, 'This guy is tremendous,'" Kingsbury said. He's as quick and as fast and as strong as I've seen him. Have just been […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoUncertainty Surrounds Talks Between Bengals, Ja'Marr Chase
Extension talks between the Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase have been "mysterious," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This situation is particularly unique because, as Schefter notes, Chase still has two years left on his current contract. That's what makes these negotiations different from those between the Dallas Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb, as well […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoKeon Coleman Meeting Bills' Expectations
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has been "able to do everything physically that the offense has asked of him," offensive coordinator Joe Brady told the media on Tuesday. Brady noted that Coleman, a rookie, is still learning and adapting to how NFL cornerbacks will guard him. This promising review of the first-round pick doesn't […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months ago49ers Still At Standstill With Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams
The San Francisco 49ers continue to remain apart from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams in regard to contract negotiations. Asked about the two players Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media, "Zero updates. Nothing has changed." It remains fascinating to watch this entire situation unfold as both players remain absent […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoJuwan Johnson Activated From PUP List Tuesday
The New Orleans Saints have activated tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) from the PUP list, according to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune. All signs point to Johnson being active for Week 1. The 27-year-old is coming off an uneventful season in which he caught 37 passes for 368 yards and four touchdowns. There had been […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoHow Do The Fantasy Football Playoffs Work? When Do They Start?
Every fantasy football manager dreams of winning their league championship, but that can't happen without first making the playoffs. In fact, missing the fantasy playoffs often comes with its fair dose of embarrassment, especially in formats where at least half of the league makes the bracket. But how do the fantasy football playoffs work? When […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoJavon Baker Targeted Four Times In Loss
New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker was targeted four times during Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he finished the contest with just one catch for 12 yards. Even though the rookie's production was limited, fantasy managers should pay most attention to the fact that he tied for the team lead in […]
Andersen Pickard 3 months agoKayshon Boutte Paces Patriots Receivers Thursday
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte turned four targets into three catches for 23 yards during Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His longest play was a 13-yard reception. Boutte was the Patriots' most productive pass-catcher in the contest, leading the team in receptions and yards while tying for the most targets. The […]
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