Russell Wilson To Rest, Geno Smith To Start Thursday
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be rested for the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Denver Broncos, so head coach Pete Carroll has tabbed Geno Smith as his starter for the exhibition opener. It's customary for many veterans to rest for the meaningless dress rehearsal, and 'DangeRuss' is not an exception. When the […]
Ben Roethlisberger To Rest, Joshua Dobbs To Start Friday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be rested for the preseason opener Friday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so head coach Mike Tomlin has tabbed Joshua Dobbs as his starter. Mason Rudolph is expected to follow Dobbs, as Big Ben is rested like most veterans for the exhibition opener. When healthy, Big Ben will be […]
C.J. Beathard Likely Starter For First Preseason Game
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard is listed as the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart. With starter Jimmy Garoppolo ruled out for the first preseason game, Beathard will likely get the start as he fights to make the team. The third-year pro has been mediocre in 13 career games with a 74.6 QB […]
Tom Brady Unlikely To See Time In Preseason Opener
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn't expected to play in the team's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to a source. It isn't a big surprise, as the Patriots likely know what he is capable of doing by now. The veteran quarterback has been getting plenty of work in during the […]
Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Find Joint Practice Helpful
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn't find the recent joint practice against the Houston Texans helpful. New head coach Matt LaFleur liked the practice and commented that he would like to have more of them. However, the team's star quarterback was looking forward to the ending, so the team "can get onto the rest […]
Eli Manning Continues To Shine
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning made several impressive throws during Monday's practice. The 38-year-old quarterback came into camp knowing that his job was on the line, and up to this point he has stepped up to the challenge of battling with the sixth overall pick, quarterback Daniel Jones. Head coach Pat Shurmur has not […]
A.J. McCarron Likely To Miss Preseason
Houston Texans quarterback A.J. McCarron suffered a thumb injury during Houston's joint practice with the Green Bay Packers and will likely miss the preseason. McCarron's spot as Houston's backup quarterback this season is safe, but the injury does have preseason DFS implications, as Joe Webb will likely have to play extended snaps in Thursday's game. […]
Derek Carr Believes He Can Carry Offense
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said in an interview that he’s “the best version of myself right now. Some of the best football I ever played was last year, and I feel like I’m just going up.” This comes after a few years of mounting criticism that he’s been a letdown at the position and […]
How Useful Are Expert Mocks? A Side-by-Side Comparison
There are a lot of expert mock drafts out there. They're useful because they give you a good idea of who people who write about fantasy football are targeting. But there are a LOT more people who play fantasy football who aren't writers, and the drafts you actually do this month are bound to look […]
Dwayne Haskins Sharp In Tuesday's Practice
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins had two consecutive series to himself in practice on Tuesday. Beat writer Kareem Copeland says the first-year QB was accurate and decisive with his throws, hooking up with wideouts Paul Richardson Jr., Trey Quinn, Robert Davis and Jehu Chesson. "We'll see how he does in a game," head coach […]
Ben Roethlisberger Ready To Be Same Old Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is ready to not have to make significant changes to the offense in 2019. However, it will be the first season without either Antonio Brown or Le'Veon Bell since 2010, so things will certainly be different in town. However, the 37-year-old doesn't think much will be changing. "There’s something to […]
Andrew Luck Increasing Practice Work
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) has been held out of practice for the last few days. That remained true on Tuesday, however, head coach Frank Reich stated after practice that Luck has been increasing the difficulty of the work he had been doing outside of practice. They're holding him out as a precaution for […]
Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start Preseason Opener
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores indicated veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is likely to start Thursday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, not QB Josh Rosen. "I see Fitz going with the ones, but that could change. That's where I see it right now," Flores said. Rosen will also likely see plenty of playing time […]
Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly Will Not Play Preseason Opener
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera confirmed on Tuesday that quarterback Cam Newton nor linebacker Luke Kuechly will play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday on the road against the Chicago Bears. Both of the team's cornerstone players have had their share of dings and dents over the past couple of seasons, and the […]
Dak Prescott (QB, DAL) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~110 Overall Current ADP: ~120 Prescott finished at QB10 in scoring last season, which continued his streak of placing within the top 10 during each of his three professional seasons. However, his current ADP leaves him available after 14 other quarterbacks have been selected during the draft process. That lack of […]
How to Value 2019 QB/RB Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)
Dynasty franchises don't restart, they reload. Rookie drafts are meant to continually infuse youth to rosters and introduce the next generation of fantasy stars. Although this year wasn't rife with immediately impactful players at quarterback or running back, there is still value to be had if you know where to look. It's equally important for […]
Ryan Finley Improving After Rough Start
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley is improving after an unimpressive spring that was followed by an even more uneventful camp thus far. However, the rookie had his best practice to date on Sunday, connecting on two red-zone touchdown passes. Though he is still likely losing the battle to Jeff Driskel for the right to be […]
Spencer Aguiar's 2019 QB Projections and Rankings
I believe all leagues are different and understanding the rules and settings will always be the deciding factor, but an interesting dichotomy has taken place recently of when it is acceptable to draft your quarterback. I am of the mindset, like most people nowadays, that waiting is better, but are we beginning to reach a […]
Andrew Luck Is Confident He Will Be Ready For Opening Day
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck answered Peter King's questions this Sunday. The most interesting bit of the conversation came from what he had to say to King's question about his readiness to play opening day and the doubts that are still looming about his availability, to which Luck responded "I certainly believe I will be […]
Trent Taylor Showing Strong Rapport with Jimmy Garoppolo
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor is building a solid rapport with starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo reportedly found Taylor multiple times on Sunday’s practice and was his go-to receiver during a hurry-up drill. Taylor dealt with a back injury in 2018 and was limited to just 215 yards but should have the starting […]
Tom Brady Signs 2-year, $70 Million Extension
That puts Brady in a Pats uniform past his 44th birthday. He's set to make an extra $8 million this season, moving his salary from $15 million to $23 million. He'll then make $30 million in 2020 and $32 million in 2021. With that said, Brady has always been willing to adjust for the well-being […]
Colt McCoy Tops First Unofficial Depth Chart
McCoy has the most experience of the group, so it's no real surprise to see him lead the group early on. Case Keenum follows as backup and Dwayne Haskins is listed as third string. It's still extremely early, but McCoy looks like the early favorite to get the job. His knowledge of this offense and […]
Kirk Cousins Solid Option at ADP
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had the best year of his career in 2018, tallying 4,298 passing yards, a 30/10 TD/INT ratio, and a sparkling 70.1% completion percentage. However, Cousins finished the year as QB13, and there seems to be a consensus that the Vikings will shift to a run-centric approach in 2019 (after finishing […]
Derek Carr Not Concerned With Antonio Brown Sidelined
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr doesn’t seem phased at all that his star receiver Antonio Brown has missed all but one practice so far at camp. The two created a lot of chemistry in the offseason that the early time lost by Brown won’t factor their synchronization moving forward. Carr stated that they have “the […]
Josh Rosen Improving
Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen has reportedly made some improvements as the team’s training camp rolls on. “I think he’s made some improvement, really across the board” head coach Brian Flores said, before adding “There’s things that a lot of people don’t see. Better footwork, mechanics in the pocket, decision-making.” The sophomore quarterback will begin […]
Andrew Luck Remains Out of Practice
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) remained out of practice on Saturday. After head coach Frank Reich announced that Luck would miss the team's first preseason game, the hope was that Luck could at least get on the field for some work. He remains out with backup quarterback taking the first team reps. Luck has […]
Cam Newton Deep Ball “On Point”
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton returned to practice on Friday after getting a routine day off. Though his absence on Thursday raised some eyebrows, the former MVP put any questions regarding his arm strength to rest by firing a deep shot to wide receiver Curtis Samuel during the team’s annual “Fan Fest.” After undergoing a […]
Updated Rookie Rankings Analysis
Fantasy football season is just around the corner as teams are filing in for training camps. That means that preparations for drafts have to be taken up a notch. Player news drops at a moment's notice this time of the year and you have to be ready to adjust your rankings accordingly. Whether it be […]
Nick Mullens Emerging As Quality Backup
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens continues to have a strong camp, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. The second-year Mullens was thrust into the limelight last season and performed solidly as a rookie, with 2,227 pass yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 picks in eight games. Although the starting job belongs to Jimmy Garoppolo (knee), Mullens appears […]
Ryan Kalil To Sign With Jets
Free-agent offensive lineman Ryan Kalil has come out of retirement to sign an undisclosed contract with the New York Jets. The former five-time Pro Bowler was considered one of the game's best in his time with the Carolina Panthers. At 33 years old there may be some questions about Kalil's current conditioning status, but adding […]