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Eddy Pineiro Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) has been absent from practice and preseason games while nursing a groin injury. However, Panthers head coach Frank Reich said he should be ready for Week 1 and might attempt short field goal tries in Friday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Despite kicking for a team with a […]
Miles Sanders In Pads On Monday
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) came out to training camp practice on Monday in pads, which is a good sign for the injured running back after he didn't play in the team's first two preseason games. Sanders is improving, but he still might miss the entire preseason, which won't make him any more […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Running Backs - Updates for De'Von Achane, Javonte Williams, Elijah Mitchell, Chuba Hubbard, more
It's peak fantasy football draft season, and plenty of fantasy-relevant running backs are dealing with bumps and bruises as late-August arrives. Some of these players don't have an immediate path to fantasy upside, but all are at least notable assets in deep leagues. Our fantasy football injury reports for running backs as of Monday, August […]
Running Back Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalvin Cook, Rachaad White, J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker, more
Who would you start, bench, and cut out of this list: Rachaad White, Dameon Pierce, and Javonte Williams? There are so many factors around all of those backs, that for me, that's a really tough question. Obviously, you will see my response in this article, but feel free to reach out on Twitter with your […]
RotoBaller Staff PPR Mock Draft Review - Each Team's Best Picks, Strengths and Weaknesses
Draft season is officially upon us. If you haven't yet drafted, a mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with player rankings and average draft positions. Some of the RotoBaller staff got together to complete another mock draft and see which players are rising, and which are falling. […]
Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Experts Draft Breakdown - SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio Hosts League
Some years ago, I saw a scout refer to a running back as a “rhythm back.” What he meant was that certain running backs get very comfortable and perform better with frequent and consistent carries. Others, by contrast, can be highly efficient, making the most of every touch. As a fantasy football drafter, I get […]
Troy Hill Signs With Panthers
Free-agent defensive back Troy Hill has agreed to terms on a deal with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran corner finally finds a home after spending the 2022 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams. Hill recorded 67 tackles, four passes defended, and one interception in 12 games with the Rams last season. He has proven to […]
Irv Smith Jr. (TE, CIN): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~198 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~210 ANALYSIS: Many of y’all are acting like you forgot about Irv Smith Jr. I can see why, as the 6’2” TE tore his meniscus in the 2021 preseason and missed the entire campaign. Then he required thumb surgery in August 2022 and barely played in Week […]
Fantasy Football ADP Report - FFPC Drafts Risers and Fallers
All fantasy players can learn a lot from FFPC drafters by studying the Average Draft Position (ADP) Reports. For the purposes of this article, I focus on the latest FFPC Fantasy Football ADPs for analysis as of August 20, 2023 -- leagues which feature head-to-head play and some similarities to mainstream fantasy football leagues. While […]
Chuba Hubbard Injured Friday Night
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the preseason loss to the New York Giants on Friday night, according to head coach Frank Reich. Before leaving the game, Hubbard had eight carries for 30 yards. Starter Miles Sanders (groin) sat out again with an injury, so Carolina's top-two backs are […]
DJ Chark Sees Two Targets In Preseason Loss
Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark caught one of his two targets for 13 yards in a 21-19 preseason loss to the New York Giants on Friday. Chark started with the first team and wound up playing on two drives before taking the rest of the day off. The veteran wideout has now caught two […]
Adam Thielen Catches One Ball In Preseason Loss
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught his lone target for a seven-yard gain in a 21-19 preseason loss to the New York Giants on Friday. Thielen started alongside D.J. Chark and Jonathan Mingo and played two offensive series with the first team before calling it a day. The veteran wideout has now caught two […]
Jonathan Mingo Catches One Pass In Preseason Loss
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo caught one of his two targets for 15 yards in a 21-19 preseason loss to the New York Giants on Friday. Mingo got the start alongside Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark and led the trio in receiving yards with the Panthers' first-team offense. The rookie did not record a […]
Bryce Young Throws For 35 Yards In Preseason Loss
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed three of his six passes for 35 yards and added a one-yard rush in a 21-19 loss to the New York Giants in preseason action on Friday. Young got the start and wound up playing into the second quarter in Carolina's second preseason game. The rookie quarterback has now […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 Daily Fantasy Football (8/19/2023)
We're set for a big Saturday night preseason slate that could feature some teams playing their starters for a relatively extended amount of time. As usual, trying to gauge playing time in exhibitions ahead of kickoff is a tricky endeavor, so we'll try to focus on players who have reason to be in for an […]
Bryce Young To Play On Friday
Carolina Panthers rookie first-round quarterback Bryce Young and the starting offense will see more action in the second preseason game on Friday against the New York Giants after they looked stale in the preseason opener last week. Young went 4-for-6 passing for 21 yards while being sacked once in his first NFL game. The 22-year-old […]
Wide Receiver Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts
Who would you start, sit, and cut from this list: Diontae Johnson, Chris Godwin, and Terry McLaurin? You'll see my answers in this article as we're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the third article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's […]
Should I Draft Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper? Fantasy Football ADP Duel for 2023 Drafts
Welcome RotoBallers to our ADP duel comparing Keenan Allen vs. Amari Cooper for 2023 fantasy football drafts. Fantasy football has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating sports enthusiasts and casual fans with its unique blend of strategy and competition. As the popularity continues to soar, the tools and metrics used to gain a competitive edge have […]
Is Miles Sanders Injured or Healthy? Do The Panthers Have A Handcuff To Target In Fantasy Football?
RB Miles Sanders signed a four-year, $25 million contract with the Carolina Panthers this offseason. This is an impressive dollar amount considering the current landscape of running back contracts. Carolina head coach Frank Reich spoke about the importance of running backs in his offense, using both their running and receiving skills. Entering training camp, the […]
Bounce Back Wide Receiver Candidates For 2023 Fantasy Football - Diontae Johnson, Courtland Sutton, Deebo Samuel, more
Fantasy managers can sometimes be too quick to jump the gun on a player’s career or skill set. One bad year can turn into a belief that said player maybe isn’t as good as anymore or has been replaced or is on the downward slope of their career. However, sometimes, it was just a bad […]
Wide Receiver Rankings #1-15 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Tee Higgins, D.K. Metcalf, Jaylen Waddle, Cooper Kupp, more
It's the final countdown. Wide receivers have taken the fantasy football community by storm. This is the first season since 2016 that the first player drafted is not a running back. As you’re probably aware, that player is Justin Jefferson. If that was your guess, I’m glad you are checking out my work because (spoiler […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Minnesota Vikings 2023 Outlook
The Minnesota Vikings offense thrived in coach Kevin O'Connell's first year at the helm. The Vikings ranked sixth in total yards, fourth in passing yards, and eighth in scoring offense. O'Connell, who learned under the Rams' Sean McVay, uses a wide zone offense that has evolved from Kyle Shanahan's scheme. He utilizes a zone run […]
Is Jordan Addison Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was the 24th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and the fourth wide receiver selected in the first round. He started his college career at Pittsburgh, totaling 60 receptions for 666 receiving yards and four touchdowns his freshman year. The following year Addison had a breakout season. The […]
Terrace Marshall Jr. Out A Few Weeks
According to team beat writer Sheena Quick, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) is expected to "miss a few weeks." The 23-year-old injured his back during practice on Monday and was carted off the field. But after undergoing a scan, it appears things could have been worse, especially since he may return before […]
Damiere Byrd Placed On Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (hamstring) has been placed on the Injured Reserve list. Last week, head coach Frank Reich said he'd be out at least a month, but likely six or eight weeks. That said, the injury is not expected to sideline him for the entire 2023 season, meaning he could be activated […]
Miles Sanders Unlikely To Play In Preseason
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that there's a good chance that running back Miles Sanders (groin) won't play in any preseason games. However, Reich thinks that Sanders is progressing from his injury. "I think we're getting close," Reich said. Sanders won't play in the second preseason game against the New York Giants on […]
Tight End Rankings #1-10 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Evan Engram, Dallas Goedert, Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, more
It’s official, the 2023 pre-season has begun! As the 2023 season looms, we welcome the final group of fantasy football fans back into the mix. This season we have had some big names change teams (see, Aaron Rodgers), a division that is made up of two quarterbacks who were top-four draft picks this year (AFC […]
Is Terrace Marshall Jr. Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Terrace Marshall Jr. is still looking to make a name for himself at the NFL level. After playing alongside two future superstars at Louisiana State University, Marshall struggled to find his footing in his first two seasons with the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback play did not do him any favors, as Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, and […]
Should I Draft Jordan Addison Or Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Fantasy Football ADP Duel For 2023 Drafts
The 2023 regular season season is almost here. That means fantasy players have less than a month to complete all of their fantasy football drafts. One of the toughest decisions fantasy players have to make every year is deciding between two similar options. Since fantasy players can’t possibly draft both guys, they must make the […]
Andy Dalton Dealing With Back Tightness
Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown said that backup quarterback Andy Dalton (back) is dealing with some back tightness in training camp. It remains to be seen if Dalton will need to take time away from practice this week, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. The Panthers already named rookie first-rounder Bryce Young, […]
