2024 NFL Draft - Biggest Surprises In The First Round

The First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books! What was slated to be an action-packed evening lived up to expectations, but not for the reasons many of us thought going into it. The Bears, Commanders, and Patriots all locked in their hopeful QBs of the future in Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, […]

2024 Fantasy Football Blind Resumes – Running Back Edition

Fantasy football drafts won't take place for a couple of months, but it's never too early to get into the fantasy mindset after a wild offseason. Many star running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Aaron Jones found new homes while Joe Mixon was traded to the Houston Texans. Those moves will certainly affect where each player will go next season. Luckily, on Underdog Fantasy, we can […]

Falcons Surprise And Draft Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night. This is the first real surprise of this year's draft after the Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason. Injuries are the main concern for Penix, but besides that, he showed plenty of […]

2024 NFL Draft - J.J. McCarthy NFL Draft Prediction and Potential Landing Spot

ROUND PREDICTION: 1st Round (#5 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Minnesota Vikings (via Los Angeles Chargers) DRAFT ANALYSIS: Word is Minnesota's been chomping at the bit to trade up, and J.J. McCarthy's like a keg of dynamite just waiting for the fuse to be lit. Barely 21 and already causing NFL scouts to snap their necks […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 1, 2, 3 Predictions (Final Mock)

It is the most magical week of the year, when the mysticism of Gandalf, Harry Potter, and all the power of your aunt's healing crystals cannot combine to match the aura surrounding NFL Draft week! With the best week of the year here and just a few days until the actual NFL Draft begins, it […]

2024 NFL Draft - Minnesota Vikings Potential Trade-Up Scenarios

The Minnesota Vikings are at a franchise fork in the road, and this offseason could potentially be the most important one in the careers of head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The worst-kept secret in the NFL is that the Vikings are salivating at the opportunity to trade up from the 11th […]

2024 NFL Draft - Best Bets For The First Round

We are just hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft starting in Detroit. The Chicago Bears own the first overall pick, while the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots will round out the top three spots. As a result, it is expected that the top three picks will all be quarterbacks in this year's draft. That's why, […]

2024 NFL Draft: Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Final Update)

With the NFL Draft just a day away, it’s time to submit my final rankings for this class. Below, you will find the top-100 prospects on my board for 2024. There will be some changes from last month, as well as some surprises. Feel free to criticize my choices and views on the platform formerly […]

2024 NFL Draft - Brandon Murchison's First-Round NFL Mock Draft

In the realm of fantasy football, anticipation and strategy reach a fever pitch as the NFL Draft approaches. Every selection, every pick holds the potential to reshape not only the fortunes of real-life franchises but also the fantasy landscape for millions of enthusiasts. As the curtain rises on this year's first-round NFL Mock Draft, fantasy managers […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 - Final Predictions from All 32 Teams

Alright, folks, NFL Draft week is finally here: that magical time when every fan can dare to dream again! If you've been reading some of these mocks during the season, you know what a ride it's been and I sincerely appreciate any of you who've been following along. With the first big wave of NFL […]

Is Matt Ryan A Future Hall Of Famer? Analyzing Ryan's Career After Retirement Announcement

After spending the 2023 NFL season as an analyst, former league MVP Matt Ryan has officially announced his retirement. Ryan signed a one-day contract with the Atlanta Falcons to retire as a member of the team that drafted him with the third overall pick in 2008. Ryan spent 14 incredible seasons in Atlanta, becoming the […]

Coach Knows Ball: Rome Odunze NFL Draft Film Breakdown of Washington WR

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

Where Will Marvin Harrison Jr. Land? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

Living up to the legacy of your Hall of Fame father is a big ask. It's an even bigger ask when you share the same name. Marvin Harrison Jr. will enter the league with marginally better draft capital than his dad (who was selected 19th overall in 1996). Junior is projected to be a top-five […]

2024 NFL Draft Injury News - Updates For Jonathon Brooks, Jordan Travis, Cooper DeJean, Kool-Aid McKinstry

The 2024 NFL Draft is here! It's an exciting time for NFL fans and prospects alike, but unfortunately, there are a handful of players who are battling injury concerns before their professional careers even begin. Some injuries will affect a player's draft stock, so it's worth glancing over the latest injury news regarding rising rookies. […]

2024 NFL Draft Odds: Favorites To Be The First Running Back Drafted

While the value of the running back position in the NFL seemingly continues to decline, young running backs on cheap contracts can be a real advantage for an offense, and it's exciting to see ball carriers go early in the NFL Draft. In most years, it's easy to predict who the first running back off […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Best Case First Three Round Scenario for All 32 Teams

NFL Mock Drafts can be conducted in various ways. The most common practice is attempting to predict what will happen, which is futile, especially in March. That is because so many team opinions are going to change. Teams haven't even started doing pre-draft visits yet, which will undoubtedly shed more light on which prospects teams […]

2024 NFL Draft – Tee Higgins Trade Scenarios on Draft Night

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been one of the more underrated wide receivers since joining the NFL in 2020. The former Clemson star had at least 900 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his first three years in the league despite playing alongside Ja'Marr Chase. Unfortunately, he struggled with injuries last season, missing […]

2024 NFL Draft - Overvalued Prospects Who Could Slip on Draft Night

A few weeks ago, I was watching the 2007 NFL Draft. It was on the NFL's Pluto TV channel and I didn't have anything else to do, so I figured I'd turn it on. I was struck by two things. First, it's wild how far technology has come since 2007. They kept advertising that you […]

2024 NFL Draft Predictions - Wide Receiver Mock Draft

It's a weird time in the NFL offseason where most of the elite free agents have signed and there is very little football talk around the league. However, now is the perfect time to get familiar with prospects who will enter the 2024 NFL Draft, especially at the wide receiver position. Analysts have been saying […]

2024 NFL Draft - Five Teams Under the Most Pressure on Draft Night

The 2024 NFL Draft is Thursday night, and general managers and front-office personnel are likely as nervous as ever. The anxiety meter will register at an all-time high for many of the league’s top teams. The draft is the best way a cellar dweller can rebuild and become a contender again. Alternatively, it is also […]

2024 NFL Draft - Three-Round Mock Draft Post-Free Agency

The big wave of NFL free agency is officially complete. With some of the moves that all 32 franchises made and didn’t make, the first round of the NFL Draft becomes a bit clearer. We also can begin to truly identify the biggest holes that need to be filled for each team. At this point […]

Dynasty Primer #2: How and When to Rebuild Your Fantasy Football Dynasty League Team

Several weeks ago, we published the first part of my Dynasty Primer series. That article delves into how dynasty managers can and should value dynasty draft picks, especially rookie-only picks. The aim is to help fans understand how to value dynasty draft picks, independent of player valuations or analyst opinions on the players you might […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update) - Picks from All 32 Teams

We've now reached the point in the year where the disappointment of there not being any live football until the fall has subsided and hope has begun to renew for each fanbase heading into draft season. The first wave of NFL Free Agency has also passed and the rosters of all 32 teams have begun […]

Fantasy Football: 2024 Positive TD Regression Candidates At WR

Touchdowns are the name of the game in fantasy football, especially at running back, wide receiver, and tight end. In most leagues, both rushing and receiving touchdowns count for six points. In a half-PPR league, that's the same thing as three catches for 45 yards. Now that we're on the topic of touchdowns, this article […]

Who are the Top Five Running Backs in 2024 Fantasy Football?

With the NFL Draft finally within our sights, we are not far away from the start of the NFL season. More importantly, we are one step closer to our fantasy football drafts. Now is a good time to get an early look at each position. We all know how important an elite running back is […]

Who are the Top 12 Picks in 2024 Fantasy Football?

We might be a few months away from fantasy football drafts, but it is never too early to start researching and getting an idea of where players are falling in drafts, especially in the first round. Despite many fantasy managers choosing to wait until closer to the season to start studying, the best managers are always […]

2024 NFL Draft Prediction - Which Team Will Trade Up For J.J. McCarthy?

The 2024 NFL Draft is just days away, and teams are finalizing their draft boards ahead of Thursday. The Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots will round out the top three. While anything can happen on draft night, it is expected that Chicago, Washington, and New England will all take a quarterback. After that, it's anyone's guess […]

2024 NFL Draft - Javon Baker, Johnny Wilson, Theo Johnson NFL Draft Predictions and Potential Landing Spots

Javon Baker NFL Draft Prediction ROUND PREDICTION: Third Round (No. 90 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Arizona Cardinals (via Houston Texans) DRAFT ANALYSIS: UCF's Javon Baker can play both in the slot and out wide, just do not expect him to be an X at the next level. He was often used downfield in college and once […]

2024 NFL Draft - Jermaine Burton, Devontez Walker, Jalen McMillan NFL Draft Predictions and Potential Landing Spots

Jermaine Burton NFL Draft Prediction ROUND PREDICTION: Third Round (No. 74 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Atlanta Falcons DRAFT ANALYSIS: Jermaine Burton wasn't a super-active contributor for the Georgia Bulldogs early in his career, but he did snag 53 passes for 901 yards and eight touchdowns in his freshman and sophomore campaigns in Athens. Transferring to […]

Matt Ryan Officially Retires From NFL

Quarterback Matt Ryan officially announced his retirement from professional football on Monday as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, the team that drafted him third overall in 2008 out of Boston College. Ryan spent 14 of his 15 NFL seasons in Atlanta, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2008 and an MVP award in […]