Colts Starters To Play Into Second Quarter On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that the starters will play into the second quarter of Thursday night's preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals before having 17 days to prepare for the Week 1 regular-season opener at home against the division-rival Houston Texans. "I think it'll be really good for Anthony Richardson," Steichen said. […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Play In Preseason Finale

The New York Jets won't play their starters in the preseason finale this weekend against the New York Giants, according to head coach Robert Saleh. It means that we won't see quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) at all until Week 1 of the regular season against the San Francisco 49ers as he attempts to return from […]

Ravens To Rest Lamar Jackson In Preseason Finale

The Baltimore Ravens will rest quarterback Lamar Jackson in the preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. It's been the routine for Jackson, though, as he's one of six QBs who have not played game snaps in the last two preseasons and then started in Week 1. "We have done well over the […]

Penei Sewell Avoids Serious Injury

Detroit Lions All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell (ankle), who left training camp practice early on Wednesday with a foot injury, is believed to have just suffered a minor ankle injury and should be good, according to sources. It's great news for the Lions' offense and their offensive line. With two weeks to go until the […]

Panthers Expected To Give Bryce Young "Some Good Work" In Preseason Finale

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he wants to get second-year quarterback Bryce Young and the starters "some good work" in the preseason finale this Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. Canales said he's unsure if backup Andy Dalton (quadriceps) will play. Given how bad Young was in his first year in the NFL, it […]

Matthew Stafford A Full-Go In Thursday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's joint practice with the Houston Texans, according to head coach Sean McVay. Stafford returned to team drills at training camp earlier this week after he was limited to individual drills on Monday. Even though the 36-year-old signal-caller's hamstring issue isn't very serious, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Pittsburgh Steelers as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Boom or Bust: Three Fantasy Football Player Predictions for Running Backs

The start of the NFL season is rapidly approaching. That means that we are in the heart of fantasy football draft season. We already have some preseason games in the books, which gives us some insight as to how teams might want to use certain players. The running back position can be tricky in fantasy. […]

Clayton Tune Leading Backup Quarterback Competition

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune will start the team's preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, indicating that he has a lead over Desmond Ridder for the backup QB spot behind Kyler Murray. Ridder was dealt to the Cardinals in March in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, but he's fighting for a roster […]

Kyle Shanahan Optimistic Trent Williams Will Join Team Soon

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has not been at training camp this offseason, and he remains away from the team just a few weeks away from the season-opening game against the New York Jets. Williams is seeking a revised contract, and Kyle Shanahan is hopeful the two sides will strike an agreement soon. […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 Fantasy Football (8/22/2024)

It feels like the preseason kicked off just yesterday, but today marks the first slate of the last weekend of the 2024 preseason. This weekend should feature mostly backups, with the occasional starting unit getting a quarter or so of run here and there. One of those teams is on this slate, as the Colts […]

Popular Fantasy Football Bust Candidates Who Will Exceed Expectations

In every fantasy football season, certain players are labeled as potential busts—those who are projected to underperform relative to their draft position. These players often come with red flags, whether it’s a history of injuries, a new and uncertain team situation, or competition within their roster. However, it’s important to remember that fantasy football is […]

Four Must-Have Fantasy Football Quarterbacks For 2024

Every fantasy manager wants the best fantasy quarterback on their roster. After all, quarterbacks will be one of your team's highest-scoring players every week. Last year, the top seven fantasy quarterbacks (Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, and Jared Goff) finished top-11 in total points scored in PPR formats.  […]

Overvalued Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts - Potential 2024 Busts

The 2024 NFL season is fast approaching. That means fantasy football draft season is here. If you’re a diehard fantasy football player, it’s the most exciting time of the year. There’s nothing quite like the thrills, nerves, and jeering from league mates that come during a fantasy football draft. As fun as that all sounds, […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Breakouts For 2024 - Anthony Richardson, Chase Brown, Dalton Kincaid, more

Every NFL season, we see second-year players break out. Those breakout players also become consistent fantasy football options throughout the season, which was certainly the case in 2023. Last year, those players included Kyren Williams, James Cook, Rachaad White, and Jake Ferguson. All four players broke out in a big way in Year 2 and became reliable fantasy options. […]

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks To Avoid in 2024 Drafts

As the days continue to tick off the calendar in August, we are approaching prime fantasy football draft season. We’ve already seen some injuries to noteworthy fantasy players, which can muddy the waters a bit. Everyone is looking for those sexy sleepers who can help be league winners. However, sometimes the players that you avoid […]

Seven Overrated College Football Teams - Reviewing the Preseason CFB Rankings (2024)

The AP's preseason polls are out, so college football has officially begun. We are still a couple of weeks away from live action and three weeks away from meaningful action. Week 0 tries to make us feel special, but it's over too quickly. Nice try, Week 0. Just like the AP, I released my top […]

Kirk Cousins (QB, ATL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~134 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~144 ANALYSIS: For the last couple of seasons, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a sleeper at the position in fantasy. He hasn't had an ADP inside QB14 since 2019, but every year, he continues to be a consistent fantasy option. In 2024, he has a QB17 […]

The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each NFC Team in 2024

The 2024 NFL regular season is only a few weeks out. Every fantasy football player may know of the saying you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can certainly lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round […]

Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~161 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS: It makes sense why Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is going as low as he is in drafts. He has only played a combined 12 games since the 2020 season while failing to prove himself on the field over the past few years. As a […]

Aidan O'Connell Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Aidan O'Connell won't play in the preseason finale on Friday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Raiders named Gardner Minshew II as their starting QB earlier this week, and the Raiders will hold both Minshew and O'Connell out of action this weekend, with […]

Drake Maye Takes Starter's Reps On Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie first-round quarterback Drake Maye took a big step on Wednesday as he took his reps with the projected starting offense during padded practices and competitive drills at training camp. In any of the first 17 practices, Maye took zero reps with that projected starting unit. Maye did not throw a pass […]

Lions Tackle Penei Sewell Exits Practice With Foot Injury

Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell (foot) left practice with a potential foot injury. Sewell was hurt on the third play after the Lions returned from a simulated halftime. He briefly sat on the ground following a block on a Jared Goff incompletion and was attended to by trainers before limping to the sideline, where […]

Roman Wilson, Troy Fautanu Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) and rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (knee) will not suit up for the preseason finale on Saturday against the Detroit Lions. Wilson sprained his ankle almost three weeks ago and will end up not playing at all in the preseason. Fautanu sprained his knee in the preseason […]

Trey Lance Will Make The Cowboys 53-Man Roster

According to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, quarterback Trey Lance will be on the 53-man roster to start the season. Lance, selected third overall in the 2021 NFL draft by the San Fransisco 49ers, has had a rough start to his career and entered training camp as the Cowboys' QB3. However, Lance has had a […]

Deshaun Watson Limited In Practice On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (arm) was removed from practice early on Wednesday due to "general arm soreness," according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The Browns' head coach, Kevin Stefanski, later said that this was a precautionary move and that he's "not overly concerned." Watson has missed most of the last few NFL seasons due […]

Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett Will Play In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said that both quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett will play in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders as they continue their QB battle. Brissett entered training camp as the favorite to win the starting job under center to kick off the 2024 season, but he […]

Jets Think Aaron Rodgers Is "Ready To Go"

The New York Jets think quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) will be ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. "I think he's absolutely ready to go," head coach Robert Saleh said. Saleh said Rodgers was "where we needed him when he first walked in. His arm […]

Will Levis (QB, TEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~199 ANALYSIS:  Some might doubt Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis this season, however, everything is there for him to succeed in 2024. The Titans not only signed Calvin Ridley in free agency, but they also hired an offensive-minded head coach in Brian Callahan.  Callahan spent the past few […]

Early-Round QB, TE Landmines To Avoid In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

Every fantasy football manager knows the importance of avoiding landmines early in your draft. You can’t win your league on draft day, but you sure can lose it with a few awful picks. It’s what makes navigating the early rounds of drafts so crucial to success. If you’re considering taking a quarterback or tight end […]