Mike White Visits With Bills Tuesday
Free-agent quarterback Mike White, freshly cut by Miami on Sunday, visited the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday in search of a spot on their roster. White was a fifth-round pick in 2018 for the Dallas Cowboys, but never suited up for the team. He's also been a member of the Jets and recently, the Dolphins, where […]
Jacoby Brissett Feels "100 Percent Fine"
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) said he feels "100% fine" after being pulled from the preseason finale on Sunday against the Washington Commanders with a right-shoulder injury. "It's good. I think it was more of a precautionary measure; I hadn't gotten hit in eight months, so it kind of surprised me more than […]
Seahawks Waive Dee Eskridge, Release PJ Walker
The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Dee Eskridge and released PJ Walker, linebacker Blake Lynch, cornerback Artie Burns and safety Marquise Blair on Tuesday. Injuries limited Eskridge to 24 games (zero starts) in his three seasons with Seattle after they took him in the second round (56th overall) out of Western Michigan. In those 24 […]
Raiders Release Nathan Peterman
The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman on Tuesday, according to a source. Peterman only lasted two weeks on the Raiders roster while Gardner Minshew II and Aidan O'Connell were still competing for the starting role under center. With Peterman now out of the picture, Vegas will roll with Minshew as the starter, […]
Tommy DeVito To Make 53-Man Roster
ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan reports that the New York Giants will keep three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster to begin the 2024 regular season, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It means that QB Tommy Devito will stick on the roster behind starter Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock. DeVito has made the […]
Jaguars Cut C.J. Beathard
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Tuesday that they have released quarterback C.J. Beathard (groin) with an injury settlement. Beathard was injured in the team's second preseason game and was released after losing the backup competition to former New England Patriots QB Mac Jones. Jones will now begin the 2024 regular season as the primary backup […]
Cardinals Release Desmond Ridder
The Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Desmond Ridder (concussion) on Tuesday, according to a source. Ridder, who was put in the league's concussion protocol after the preseason finale against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, had been in a competition with Clayton Tune for the backup job behind Kyler Murray this summer. That job will obviously fall […]
Patriots Waive Bailey Zappe
The New England Patriots waived quarterback Bailey Zappe on Tuesday, according to a source. Zappe became the odd-man out in New England's QB room leading up to the start of the 2024 regular season after rookie sixth-rounder Joe Milton III showed enough in training camp and the preseason to earn the QB3 role behind first-round […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, Puka Nacua, Jonathon Brooks, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more
The 2024 NFL season is just over one week away, and fantasy football drafts are taking place in full force. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key players, including Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, Puka Nacua, Jonathon Brooks, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more. Unfortunately, […]
"My Guys" For 2024 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks
The preseason is over and now we have about 10 more days to wait for the start of the regular season. The number of fantasy drafts is increasing by the day and the anticipation for the 2024 fantasy football season is reaching a fever pitch. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" […]
Geno Smith (QB, SEA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~152 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~193 ANALYSIS: Not surprisingly, Smith fell back to Earth after an incredible 2022 season, which saw him finish as the QB8 with an 18.7 PPG average. Smith finished as the QB22 this past season, and his PPG average fell to 15.4. That's not ideal, but let's dive […]
Caleb Williams (QB, CHI): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~103 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~108 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been one of the most talked about prospects since the 2022 college season. That year saw Williams total 4,537 pass yards, 42 touchdowns, 382 rush yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns en route to winning the Heisman. While his 2023 […]
The Best Fantasy Football Team Names - 50 Funny Team Names for 2024
Peak fantasy football draft season is upon us. Drafts are well underway and fantasy fanatics and casual players alike will be prepared for the season ahead. Arguably the most important aspect of a fantasy team is your team's name. There are many different approaches to naming your team: inside jokes, NFL players, movies, music - […]
Jedrick Wills Jr. Activated From PUP List
The Cleveland Browns activated left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday after he cleared his physical. In addition to Wills, right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), cornerback Greg Newsome II (hamstring), defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and safety D'Anthony Bell (shin) also came off the PUP list, giving […]
Jacoby Brissett's Injury Not Considered Serious
New England Patriots veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) left the team's preseason finale early on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders after his opening drive, but he could have returned if needed, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. It's an injury that shouldn't keep Brissett from being available for the Week 1 regular-season opener against […]
Malik Willis Traded To Packers
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis was traded to the Green Bay Packers for a 2025 seventh-round pick on Monday. With roster cuts underway, the Titans were able to recoup some value on Willis while also clearing a roster spot. The Titans signed Mason Rudolph this offseason and he appears to have won the backup […]
Finding Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Vacated Air Yards
Every NFL team called more pass plays than runs in 2023. Even the Baltimore Ravens, who won games by an average of 11 points and roster the most elusive quarterback in the league. For fantasy football, this provides us with a unique look at vacated air yards and targets from the year prior. Did a […]
Desmond Ridder In Concussion Protocol
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that backup quarterback Desmond Ridder (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after he was forced from the preseason finale on Sunday against the Denver Broncos early due to a head injury. Before Ridder left the contest at Empower Field, he went 10-for-16 passing for 111 yards and […]
Kyler 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 […]
Drake Maye Outplaying Jacoby Brissett But No Starter Named
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has noted that rookie Drake Maye is giving veteran Jacoby Brissett a run for his money in the quarterback competition. While Brissett, in his ninth NFL season, has the advantage of experience—having started 11 games with the Cleveland Browns in 2022 and being familiar with Patriots offensive coordinator […]
Jack Conklin Comes Off PUP List, Boosting Browns O-Line
Good news for the Cleveland Browns, as starting offensive tackle Jack Conklin (knee) has passed his physical and is coming off the Physically Unable to Perform list. Conklin was a 2016 first-round pick of the Titans out of Michigan State. He signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Browns back in December 2022. In […]
Malik Willis Throws Two Touchdowns In Last Preseason Game
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis only threw four total passes in a preseason week 3 win over New Orleans, but two of them went for touchdowns. The third-year QB was 3-4 on the day for 51 yards including the game winning score to rookie receiver Bryce Oliver, threading the ball in a tight window for […]
Trent Williams To Continue Holdout, Week 1 In Doubt
With the preseason concluded, left tackle Trent Williams intends to continue his holdout unless his contract is renegotiated, casting doubt on his availability for Week 1 with the San Francisco 49ers. The team is eager to address the issue, as their offensive line's effectiveness significantly diminishes without him. Williams still has three years remaining on […]
NFL Backup Quarterback Power Rankings from 1-32
No position in football matters more than the quarterback does. Since that's the case, it creates a sizable gap between the starters and backups across the league. Teams can have multiple high-end players at pretty much every position, but not at QB. Every NFL team enters the season hoping to never have to turn to […]
Will Levis Nearly Perfect In Preseason Finale
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis almost put together a perfect passing day in the team's 30-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He completed seven of his eight passing attempts while leading the team to a touchdown and a field goal in the first two drives. He ended with 118 yards through the […]
NFL QB Power Rankings - Fantasy Football Draft Studs, Sleepers, And Busts
The 2024 NFL season is nearly here. That means fantasy football drafts are happening by the thousands. Fantasy players know the way to build a league-winning roster is to draft studs, find sleepers, and avoid bust candidates. Let’s look at two quarterback studs fantasy players should draft, two sleepers they want to target, and two […]
Fantasy Football Sleepers to Draft in Deeper Leagues
While most fantasy leagues are typically 12-team formats, you may find yourself in a 14 or even 16-team league with deeper bench spots. This dramatically increases the draft pool and makes the waiver wire almost bare, at least initially, until injuries pile up throughout the season. As a result, deeper league managers must be very […]
Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks - Players For Standard (Non-PPR) Leagues
When drafting a standard (non-PPR) fantasy football roster, touchdown potential and yardage are key factors to evaluate. Focusing on receptions is more important for point-per-reception (PPR) leagues than standard. Six must-have players for standard leagues are highlighted in this article. These players don't always see the most targets or catches, but they can break off […]
League Winners? Fantasy Football Rookies With League-Winning Upside
Rookies have notoriously been difficult to predict for fantasy football. For years, managers tried their best to avoid rookies due to the uncertainty and volatility surrounding them. In more recent years, though, we have seen rookies make an immediate impact. Just last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge as top fantasy options. […]
How to Approach Superflex Fantasy Football Drafts in 2024
Jumping into a Superflex fantasy football draft? Brace yourself; it's a whole different ballgame. In Superflex, quarterbacks get snatched up faster than free nachos at a tailgate, with anywhere from six to eight QBs often disappearing in the first round. This creates a mad scramble and skyrockets their value due to the simple laws of […]