Five Very Deep Draft Sleepers

As we head into the 2021 season, fantasy managers will all be looking for the next late-round draft pick or waiver wire pickup to win their fantasy league. It happens almost every year, someone who is not on the fantasy radar to start the year comes out of nowhere and becomes a league winner for […]

Dak Prescott Taking Things Slowly

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle, shoulder) is "taking a step back" in his recovery, according to coach Mike McCarthy. Basically, the Cowboys have decided to slow things down with Prescott and while it doesn't seem like he's actually suffered any setbacks, he's no longer on track to return to the practice field as soon […]

Falcons Emphasizing Speed, Movement With Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been working on his speed and movement early on in training camp. The 13-year veteran ran a 4.89 40-yard dash and has always been a traditional pocket passer, considering he's never rushed for more than 150 yards in a season, so the sudden focus on his speed is a […]

Matt Barkley Signs With Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans have signed quarterback Matt Barkley to serve as the backup to starter Ryan Tannehill. The former Eagles, Bears, and Bills quarterback has played in 19 games (7 starts), and has amassed 2,699 passing yards with 11 passing touchdowns. The Titans added to a thin depth chart as Barkley can add some insurance […]

Lamar Jackson Eligible To Return From COVID-19 List On Friday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be able to return from the COVID-19 list on Friday, however, he still has some hurdles to clear. Jackson must clear protocol and provide a negative test to return to practice on Friday. This was the second time the 2019 NFL MVP has tested positive for the virus, as […]

Terry McLaurin To Have Massive Target Share

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin is coming into his third season as the unquestioned top receiver in a Scott Turner offense that is notorious for being a high-volume passing attack. Team reporter Zach Selby said that he believes we will see the Ryan Fitzpatrick and McLaurin connection in the back of the end […]

Eagles And Texans Discussing Deshaun Watson Trade

The Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles have been discussing a trade that would send quarterback Deshaun Watson to Philadelphia. Multiple sources, including Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports, claimed that the talks have been "heating up." However, other sources have pumped the breaks, citing that a deal is far from imminent. The most complicated factor of […]

Sam Darnold Sharp At Camp Wednesday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold rebounded to have a strong day of practice Wednesday. Darnold struggled during a mistake-filled session on Monday but was on fire during Wednesday's team drills, firing three touchdown passes, one each to Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore, and Robby Anderson. Each of his scores came in the red zone, an encouraging […]

Dwayne Haskins Impressing At Steelers Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has looked "surprisingly good" at camp, according to The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. Haskins was inserted into practice during the team's two-minute drill on Tuesday and completed four of six passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. According to Kaboly, Haskins has not shown any of the immature behavior or issues […]

Jacob Eason Taking First-Team Quarterback Reps For Colts

The first question following Carson Wentz's injury is who would be the Indianapolis Colts QB1 to start the coming season? Indianapolis signed quarterback Brett Hundley in the days following Wentz's diagnosis, but sophomore Jacob Eason continues to take the first-team reps. He went 10-for-22 with a red zone touchdown pass but two interceptions in team drills […]

Philip Rivers Not Ruling Out Return To NFL

Former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers reportedly hasn't ruled out a midseason return to the NFL should a team be in need of a QB. Speculation surrounds a potential return to the Colts, who Rivers led to an 11-5 record and an AFC Playoff appearance last season. Should Rivers suit up for Indianapolis this […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Philadelphia Eagles Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Trey Lance Continues To Impress At 49ers Camp

San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick Trey Lance has been showing off his mobility and big arm at camp this week. He threw a 50-yard rocket touchdown to Trent Sherfield while rolling out to his left on Tuesday. Lance is a high-capital draft pick (he was picked third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft), […]

Blake Martinez Activated From COVID List

New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez was activated from the reserve/COVID list Tuesday. He was cleared to rejoin his teammates after spending a about a week on the COVID list. Martinez led the Giants with 151 tackles last season to go along with 3.0 sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles across 16 games in […]

Mason Rudolph Will Start HOF Game

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed on Tuesday that Mason Rudolph will be the team's starting quarterback in the Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. It sounds as though Dwayne Haskins will finish the first half with Joshua Dobbs finishing the game. Not surprisingly, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not take […]

Jalen Hurts Getting Mixed Results In Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is seeing mixed results in training camp so far. Reporting on Tuesday's practice, Eagles beat writer Tim McManus wrote that Hurts was, "erratic during individual drills but settled in for team drills." Hurts seems to be forming good chemistry with tight end Zach Ertz, with Tuesday making it two days […]

Matthew Stafford Sustains Thumb Injury

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) sustained an injury during Tuesday's practice when his thumb struck a teammate's helmet. X-Rays came back negative, which thankfully pointed to nothing more serious. However, he is still expected to miss a few days of practice at a minimum according to a source. As long as this injury […]

Garrett Gilbert Listed As QB2 In Dallas

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert was listed as the QB2 on the Cowboys unofficial depth chart released on Tuesday. Dak Prescott is QB1 of course, but Garrett seems like the favorite to work as his backup. Ben DiNucci and Cooper Rush were listed third and fourth on the depth chart. With Prescott returning from a […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Clearly The Starter In Washington

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera wanted friendly competition for the starting quarterback spot during training camp, as veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke battled for the starting nod. It seemed it was Fitzpatrick's job to lose, and that continues to be the case as we head into the second week of camp. During […]

Quenton Nelson Watches Practice In Boot

Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson didn't practice on Tuesday and was seen wearing a boot on the sidelines. This comes after Nelson left practice on Monday with an apparent foot injury. Nelson's arguably the best guard in the NFL and is a vital piece of this offensive attack, so it's worth monitoring the injury. […]

Colts Not Trading For Nick Foles Or Other Veteran QBs

With quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) sidelined and perhaps set to miss some regular-season time, many have wondered if the Indianapolis Colts will look to trade for a backup quarterback, like Chicago's Nick Foles, who is familiar with the system that the team runs. But according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Colts aren't looking to trade […]

Jake Dolegala To Compete For No. 3 Role

New England Patriots quarterback Jake Dolegala is now in his second stint with the organization. He was recently claimed off waivers from the Green Bay Packers. A bit of an odd move considering the Pats have Cam Newton and Mac Jones competing for the starter job. Behind them, Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham (back) fill […]

Deshaun Watson Absent From Tuesday's Practice

Despite his trade request and looming legal troubles, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been present at the team's training camp practices so far. But on Tuesday, with the team having their first padded practice, Watson was not on the field. Considering he's been practicing with the fourth team so far, Watson's absence as the […]

Injury Concerns for Fantasy Football: The Operating Room Ep. 45

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FantasyPoints lead medical analyst, Edwin Porras, DPT (@FBInjuryDoc) to discuss injuries heading into the 2021 fantasy football season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM, and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You […]

Jordan Love Hits And Misses In Camp

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love enjoyed some ups and downs in 11-on-11 drills during Monday's training camp practice. On one play, Love under-threw receiver Malik Taylor on a deep route that could have led to a touchdown. But later in the sequence, the backup passer rolled out of the pocket and delivered a perfect […]

Andy Dalton Has Grasp Early Of New Offense

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton has "full control of the offense", according to head coach Matt Nagy. The Bears coaching staff has praised the veteran passer for his confidence, his anticipation on throws and his grasp of the offense in such a short time. Nagy told reporters Monday, "He's got full control of this offense. […]

Justin Fields Has Best Day Of Camp

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields enjoyed his best day of practice on the fifth day of training camp, per several reports. Fields flashed every tool in his uber-talented toolbox; flashing the speed to extend plays, show anticipation or patience to spring receivers free and capped it off with a beautiful deep ball to receiver Javon […]

Jared Goff Accurate But Indecisive Early In Camp

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has earned early praise for his accuracy through the first few days of camp but also has shown indecisiveness. Goff was acquired in the offseason from the Rams and is trying to reinvigorate his career on a team that is rebuilding. He has been on target with his throws early […]

Baker Mayfield Looking Sharp In Camp

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looked sharp in camp on Monday as he gears up for the start of the season. According to onlookers, Mayfield connected on several big plays in the passing game, including deep touchdowns to Rashard Higgins and KhaDarel Hodge. Mayfield could have had a third deep TD pass but Alexander Hollins […]

Jarrett Stidham Will Miss Training Camp

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (back) underwent surgery and will miss the rest of training camp. Stidham had back surgery and was given a three-month timetable. He'll miss the beginning of the regular season, but wasn't going to compete for a starting spot anyway. Veteran Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones are battling for […]