Rasheen Ali Sustains Stinger In Game, Misses Sunday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) sustained a stinger partway through Friday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun. As a result, he was absent from practice on Sunday. Ali rushed a whopping 10 times in the contest but was held to just 26 yards on the […]

Rashod Bateman Should Return Soon

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is expected to be back on the practice field soon, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Bateman appeared to have suffered an upper body injury during practice last Monday. Harbaugh said the issue isn't serious, but Bateman sat out of the preseason opener anyway. The Ravens are likely just […]

Kyle Hamilton Exits Practice Early

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (leg) was forced to exit early during practice on Sunday. The young safety suffered a leg injury, but head coach John Harbaugh said that Hamilton looks stable. The assumption is that the team will run tests to determine the severity of the issue. The hope is that this is a […]

Nate Wiggins Could Be Ready For Week 1

The Baltimore Ravens are confident that rookie first-round cornerback Nate Wiggins (shoulder) avoided a significant injury when he left the preseason opener on Friday against the Philadelphia Eagles with a shoulder injury. Wiggins could miss some practice time at training camp, but the Ravens are optimistic he'll be ready for the Week 1 season opener […]

Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Derrick Henry – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy players with an early draft slot will likely draft a wide receiver with their first-round pick. Many of those fantasy players will then draft a running back with their late second-round selection. Unfortunately, those fantasy players will miss out on the top tier of second-round running backs, including Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs. However, […]

Fantasy Football ADP Values on NFFC - Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks

One of the more overlooked parts of fantasy football draft preparation is the platform on which you're drafting. By platform, we specifically reference the website used to host your league’s draft. Different sites have different rankings and thus have different ADP (average draft position) data. A player might be a value on one site but […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Superflex (2QB) Targets and Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

Diving into a Superflex fantasy football league? Buckle up, because this isn’t your standard fantasy format. In Superflex, quarterbacks vanish from the draft board like hotcakes at a brunch buffet, often with as many as six QBs swooped up in the first round alone. This level of scarcity is a game-changer, pushing the value of […]

Is Rico Dowdle Or Ezekiel Elliott The Fantasy Football RB1 For The Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys underwent massive changes this offseason, especially at the running back position. Tony Pollard had over 1,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive year in 2023. However, the Cowboys let him hit free agency after using the franchise tag the previous offseason. While many expected Pollard to stay in Dallas, the veteran signed […]

Nate Wiggins Injured In Preseason Opener

Baltimore Ravens rookie first-round cornerback Nate Wiggins (shoulder) injured his shoulder early in the second half of Friday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury appeared to occur when Wiggins dove for a tackle. He did not return to the game after going into the medical tent on the sideline. Before his injury, the […]

Dayton Wade Sees Five Targets In Preseason Debut

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dayton Wade received the most targets out of all the wideouts on Friday. In the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Wade caught four of his five targets for 27 yards including a 13-yard catch for his longest play of the day. Wade was an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss […]

Rasheen Ali Gets The Most Work In The Backfield

Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali received the most touches in the backfield during the team's 16-13 loss in their preseason debut. The fifth-round pick took 10 carries for 26 yards and caught one of his three targets for four yards. He wasn't able to find much room on the ground in his first game, […]

Devin Leary Scores Lone Touchdown For Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Devin Leary was the only one on the team to find the end zone in the 16-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. The rookie out of Kentucky completed six of his 10 passes for 37 yards and scored on a one-yard QB keeper in the fourth quarter which tied the […]

Owen Wright Registers An Efficient Game In Preseason Debut

Baltimore Ravens running back Owen Wright put together the most efficient game on the ground out of the team's backfield that played on Friday. In the 16-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Wright posted 33 yards on seven carries and one catch for 17 yards on three targets. The Ravens' offense as a whole didn't […]

Chicago Bears Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Chicago Bears 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 […]

Running Backs Battles: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Chase Brown, J.K Dobbins, Javonte Williams, Rico Dowdle, Austin Ekeler, Chuba Hubbard, more

The running back position has changed a lot over the past few years. In 2017, eight running backs totaled at least 260 carries. That number, though, dropped down to just four after Travis Etienne (267), Rachaad White (272), Christian McCaffrey (272), and Derrick Henry (280) reached that mark in 2023.  With more and more teams going […]

Chase Brown, Tyjae Spears, Javonte Williams - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

While running backs are still pivotal pieces in any fantasy football title run, they have become significantly cheaper to acquire in drafts over the last two years. This allows us to find good values throughout the draft and stock up at other positions. Some of the more intriguing names going later in drafts this year […]

Eight RB2s To Avoid In 2024 - Fantasy Football Handcuff Busts

2023 saw some RB2s rise from the ashes and have great fantasy seasons. Players like Zack Moss came out of nowhere and became key assets for fantasy managers. But like always, many RB2s barely got any touches and had little to no fantasy value. This year, a bunch of star running backs changed their teams […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: AFC North

It’s breakout season in the fantasy football community. July is the perfect time to start planting your flags on players as we start getting ready for draft season. My name is Ellis Johnson and I am back with another series of articles. I recently finished a series listing the top dynasty players on each NFL […]

How to Start a Fantasy Football League? Tips For Setting Up A Fantasy League

So, you've decided to dive into the world of fantasy football. Whether you're a seasoned manager or a fresh-faced rookie, the prospect of creating your own league is both thrilling and daunting. The stakes are high, the competition fierce, and the camaraderie invaluable. It's a journey that promises excitement and adventure.  You must set up […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/09/2024)

Slowly but surely, the NFL is building up these slates; one game last Thursday, two last night, and now three games tonight. Tonight’s slate features well-known names who should get significant playing time. Justin Fields will start the game and get at least a little bit of run for the Steelers, while first-round pick Michael […]

Popular Fantasy Football Breakouts Picks Who Will Disappoint - Brock Bowers, Dontayvion Wicks, more

The breakout candidates every football season are like the popular group in high school. Some go on to be successful and you learn that the others peaked and never left your hometown when you run into them at a bar while visiting your parents. These players have compelling arguments in favor of being breakout candidates. […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 1) - Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Rashee Rice, more

With the evolving NFL game, the receiver position has become more and more important in fantasy football. In recent years, especially in 2024, we've seen a surge in ADPs for receivers. They're climbing up draft boards and are being selected earlier and earlier. Due to that, it has become more challenging to find good values, […]

Derrick Henry Won't Play In The Preseason

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry won't play in the preseason, according to sources. The next time we will see him will be in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football in a rematch of last year's AFC Championship contest. The Ravens will also hold quarterback Lamar Jackson […]

Lamar Jackson Won't Play In Preseason Opener

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Veteran signal-caller Josh Johnson will get the starting nod under center for Baltimore. Jackson is expected to play during the preseason, but that won't happen in the opener this weekend. The 27-year-old two-time NFL […]

Five Aging Running Backs To Target in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

The running back position is notoriously fickle when it comes to fantasy football. There is a lot of turnover in this position from year to year. Age is a major factor in this regard. While it’s true that we should generally avoid older running backs, there are exceptions to the rule. We have to be […]

Green Bay Packers Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Green Bay Packers 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 […]

Injury Not Serious for Rashod Bateman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (midsection) suffered an injury in training camp on Monday and was seen walking off the field with a trainer holding his ribs or midsection. Head coach John Harbaugh did clear things up with Bateman's injury, saying it was not serious and that he landed on the ball. Bateman should […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Offseason Updates): Puka Nacua, Sam LaPorta, Josh Jacobs, Ladd McConkey, Jonathon Brooks, Geno Smith and more

It's officially August, meaning fantasy football drafts are ready to begin in full force. Our offseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys ahead of your crucial selections. With training camp heating up and preseason action approaching, let's take a look at injured […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Risers for PPR Leagues in 2024

Just like stock prices, fantasy football values go up and go down as player ADP (average draft position) changes throughout the summer. With NFL training camps set to begin here soon, we could likely see plenty more fluctuation taking place in the fantasy football marketplace. This offseason proved to be an interesting one as far […]

Three Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for Rookies

Every fantasy football season, several surprise players leave us scratching our heads at the end of the season. While some breakouts are predictable, many players really do "come out of nowhere." Rookie breakouts are especially hard to predict. We know who has talent, but we do not know who has the work ethic and acumen […]