Ryan Tannehill Plays One Series in First Preseason Game

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) was 4-for-6 for 32 yards passing in the Dolphins' 26-24 preseason loss to the Buccaneers. This was Tannehill's first game action since 2016 after he suffered a torn ACL in his knee that season. Most starters won't play more than a series or two in early preseason games, so […]

Blake Bortles Looks Sharp In Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles played just one series in Thursday night's preseason opening loss to the New Orleans Saints, but he made that series count, going 6-for-9 from the field for 53 yards and adding in a rushing touchdown as well. Bortles spread the ball around the field and was accurate on his incompletions […]

Marcus Mariota Throws Touchdown In Only Drive

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota only played one drive in Thursday's preseason opener, but he completed two of three passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. Not only was he effective, but he did so without his three top options in the passing game. This was a positive sign for the progression of the young […]

Andrew Luck Shows Well in Return to NFL Action

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed six of his nine passes for 64 yards in the team's first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. In his return to NFL action, Luck played two series and looked sharp in head coach Frank Reich's quick-passing scheme. Although he will have to wait for another time […]

Baker Mayfield Impresses In Preseason Debut

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looked good in his preseason debut against the New York Giants on Thursday. Mayfield completed 11-of-20 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns while adding three rushes for 13 yards. Mayfield's first touchdown pass was a 10-yarder to tight end David Njoku. He later added a 54-yard strike to fellow […]

Tyrod Taylor Sharp In Debut With Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor looked excellent in his preseason game against the New York Giants on Thursday. Making his debut for the Browns, Taylor completed all five of his pass attempts for 99 yards and one touchdown while rushing once for two yards. Taylor's touchdown pass was a 36-yard strike to tight end David […]

Nick Easton Likely Out For Season

Minnesota Vikings left guard Nick Easton underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a herniated disk in his neck. It seems likely that Easton will be out for the entirety of the 2018 season, although the injury should not be career-threatening. This is a tough blow for the Vikings, who are already paper thin on the […]

Tom Brady To Have Contract Adjusted

The New England Patriots are expected to make adjustments to quarterback Tom Brady's contract, according to a source. He's scheduled to make $15 million this year, and the team will be adding performance-based incentives to bring him closer to his market value. Brady is entering his age-41 season but hasn't shown any signs of slowing […]

Jimmy Garoppolo More Comfortable With Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo says he's much more comfortable running the offense this year. "Sometimes, he would call something, and I'd be in the game like, 'I'm not sure what this side has, but I know what this side has, so we're going to run it to this side. So now it's full […]

Kirk Cousins Needs To Improve His Freelancing

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins admitted that he'd like to get better outside of the pocket when a play breaks down. "I'd love to be a better quarterback off-schedule when the pocket breaks down," Cousins said. "Although, I have been a very good quarterback, I believe, on keepers, meaning bootlegs outside the pocket, which are […]

Dynasty Discount - Solid Veterans Who Come Cheap In Dynasty Drafts

We all know dynasty football is a young man’s game. Veterans have no place on a roster. That is unless you are looking to actually win this year and possibly next, in which case let us look at some old guys who can help you do just this. Here are veteran players who come at […]

Tyrod Taylor - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of the […]

Kurt Benkert Listed Third At Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert is listed third on the Falcons depth chart prior to the first preseason game. Benkert has so far beaten out Garrett Grayson in training camp. In addition, Benkert is now in position to challenge Matt Schaub for the second spot, if he has a good preseason. Benkert is a long […]

Donald Penn Asked To Take Pay Cut

Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn (foot), who is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list while recovering from Lisfranc surgery, has been asked to take a "small pay cut," according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. If Penn declines, the Raiders could release him or trade him. Rookie offensive tackle Kolton Miller could […]

Lamar Jackson Struggling On Deep Balls

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's spirals have consistently been wobbly throughout training camp, especially on the deep ball. "It's still a work in progress," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. For all the hype around Jackson pushing Joe Flacco for the starting job, it seems that Jackson has a ways to go. He was considered […]

Quarterback Tiered Rankings Analysis

The NFL season is near and fantasy drafts are already underway. Preparation is in full swing, so with that in mind, our newest rankings for all draft types and positions are out! For a full look at our updated rankings, check here. There are around 20 quarterbacks that you could conceivably use as your QB1 […]

Aaron Rodgers Frustrated With Young Receivers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers grew frustrated with his young receivers and their effort level while running the scout team on Tuesday. "It was one of the worst cards sessions we've had," Rodgers said. "I don't know how you can make it any simpler. You literally have what the play would be in our […]

Carson Wentz Unlikely To Play At All In Preseason

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) did full-team drills on July 26 and 28 but hasn't participated since then. He's eight months removed from his knee injury last year but has been limited to seven-on-seven drills since his last day of full team drills. “It’s frustrating,” Wentz said after practice Tuesday. “Obviously, getting a chance […]

Ben Roethlisberger Will Sit Out Of Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will sit out the team's preseason opener this Thursday against the Eagles. Head coach Mike Tomlin plans to play backup quarterbacks Landry Jones, Josh Dobbs and third-round rookie Mason Rudolph. It's not a surprise for the veteran Big Ben to sit out of preseason game. He's aging and is at […]

Andrew Luck-T.Y. Hilton Connection Strong as Ever

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich commented that the connection between quarterback Andrew Luck and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is as strong as ever, according to Kevin Bowen of 1070theFan. "[Hilton] might not always run the route exactly how you’re going to coach him to do it," Luck reportedly said to Reich, "but I promise […]

Josh McCown Has Been Team's Best Quarterback

New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown has been the best quarterback in training camp and is showing no signs of losing the job as the regular season approaches. McCown has always been expected to open Week 1 as the starter, but he's merely keeping the seat warm for third overall pick Sam Darnold. McCown surprised […]

Andrew Luck Had Doubts About Playing Career

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) admitted that there were times during his rehab from shoulder surgery last year that he questioned whether he'd ever be able to play again. He has not played in a game since Week 17 of the 2016 season, and he could play as much as a whole quarter against […]

Teddy Bridgewater Says He's Fully Healthy

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) says he's fully healthy two years removed from a gruesome knee injury. "Right now, I'm doing everything I dreamed of doing -- and that's waking up and continuing to play football," Bridgewater said. "It's a wonderful feeling. It gives me chills right now to think about it, knowing […]

Deshaun Watson Likely To Play In Preseason Opener

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien says that quarterback Deshaun Watson, who missed the second half of the 2017 season after tearing his ACL, will likely play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he isn't certain that the second-year passer will suit up. If Watson does play, it will be interesting […]

Bills Not Rushing Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the team is not rushing rookie quarterback Josh Allen in training camp. It's pretty clear with Allen third on the depth chart behind AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman. Allen has a very strong arm but has questions surrounding his leadership. Still, he has the most upside of the […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Please unhinge yourself from the word "sleeper" and look past the titles because we live in an information era where you all can just type in "sleeper" and get thousands of hits. You can go through our rankings from top to bottom and see […]

Nick Foles Dealing With Muscle Spasms

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (neck) missed his third straight day of practice on Tuesday for precautionary reasons due to muscle spasms in his neck and shoulder area. Foles said the issue isn't serious, and he's considered day-to-day. He's unsure if he'll play in the preseason opener on Thursday against the Steelers, but it's unrelated […]

Josh Rosen Continues To Look Comfortable

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen has continued to look comfortable when taking the first-team reps in practice. Whenever Sam Bradford has taken a day off due to his veteran status, Rosen has been able to step in seamlessly to the first team. This is good news for Rosen dynasty owners, as he seems to have […]

Stack 'Em - Teams with Favorable Schedules for Top Players

Using last year’s results alone to predict this season’s outcomes is borderline foolish. Luckily, when it comes to the task of projecting the upcoming NFL season there are a few other factors which can increase our odds of success. I mean sure, you could draft based on talent and opportunity alone, but the number of […]

Andrew Luck Altering Playing Style to Avoid Injury

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) drew loud cheers from the crowds attending training camp activities on Monday when he slid following a scramble in team drills, according to Kevin Bowen of 1070theFan. Back in July, Luck emphasized his awareness of needing to avoid taking unnecessary hits and it appears that mentality is impacting his […]