Jaycee Horn To Miss Rest Of OTAs And Minicamp

The Carolina Panthers announced on Thursday that cornerback Jaycee Horn (ankle, foot) will miss the rest of organized team activities and minicamp with a non-surgical injury to his left ankle and foot that he suffered while working out on his own last weekend. The good news is Horn is expected to be fully recovered in […]

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams

As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now […]

Jaycee Horn A Full Participant This Spring

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (wrist), the eighth overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft, has played in only 16 games in his first two NFL seasons due to injury. But he's still only 23 and made NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Bucky Brooks' all-breakout team for 2023. Horn led the Panthers with three […]

Hayden Hurst To Resume Running Routes

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (hernia) will resume running routes on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off sports-hernia surgery this offseason. Although, he does have plenty of time to get back up to full speed before training camp begins. Hurst will look to build upon his surprisingly solid season with the Cincinnati Bengals last […]

Is Chuba Hubbard the Panthers short-yardage back? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Panthers made some changes to their running back room this offseason by adding Miles Sanders and letting D'Onta Foreman walk in free agency. Chuba Hubbard, though, remains in the mix as the RB2 in Carolina.  Hubbard, a former fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is entering his third year in the NFL. He […]

Fantasy Football ADP Report: FFPC Dynasty Startup Draft Trends

Most seasonal fantasy leagues hold their drafts in the summer. Naturally, participants want to see how preseason player news and trends affect their strategies and outlooks before drafting. For those who play in dynasty leagues, though, the focus is on the longer term, and that means the drafting windows open earlier. Once the NFL Draft […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Could Be Breakout Candidate

The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye thinks that Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. is on the verge of breaking out in 2023. The former second-round pick in 2021 had just 17 receptions for 138 yards in his rookie season, but he improved by catching 28 of 47 targets for 490 yards and his first […]

Old Faces in New Places: Five NFL Stars Changing Teams in 2023

We have reached the halfway point of the offseason, and unfortunately, the more exciting half has already passed. The NFL Draft is the best part of the offseason, but free agency and the trade market also play a critical role in teams' efforts to improve their rosters. Now, let’s look at the top five stars […]

Dynasty Price Check - Tee Higgins

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins has the talent to be a top receiving option on many NFL teams and showed it last season. When Ja'Marr Chase missed four games in the middle of the season, Higgins caught 26 passes for 371 yards and two touchdowns while drawing the opponents' top cornerbacks. Higgins' rookie contract expires […]

Jonathan Mingo Fantasy Football Profile - NFL Rookie Sleeper

As the NFL draft inched closer, one of the biggest climbers was Jonathan Mingo. His production profile in four years at Mississippi certainly left something to be desired, but there's no denying his athletic ability and the exceptional landing spot he finds himself. Fantasy managers, however, need to determine if they're getting a little bit […]

Is Calvin Ridley, Christian Kirk, Or Zay Jones The Jaguars WR1? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Jacksonville Jaguars have drastically improved their wide receiver core over the past two years. Trevor Lawrence spent his rookie season throwing to Marvin Jones Jr., Laviska Shenault Jr., and Laquon Treadwell. Thankfully the Jaguars wised up last offseason, signing Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Evan Engram in free agency. All three played a critical […]

Raheem Blackshear, Shi Smith Competing For Punt-Return Job

Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear ranked among the league's top-10 kickoff returners last year with a 27-yard average. However, the team's punt-return job looks to be wide open this summer, with wide receivers Shi Smith, Damiere Byrd and Marquez Stevenson and Blackshear in the mix. Stevenson returned kicks and punts for the Buffalo Bills […]

Chuba Hubbard Could Serve As Carolina's Short-Yardage RB

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard could serve as the team's short-yardage back in 2023, according to the Athletic's Joe Person. Person listed "power back" as one of the Panthers' roster holes heading into training camp as Carolina doesn't really have a big, bruising running back on the roster. That could open up short yardage […]

Is Hayden Hurst injured or healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tight end Hayden Hurst missed the recent Carolina Panthers OTAs due to an off-season sports hernia surgery. While the timetable for his return remains uncertain, he will be back in time for the team’s training camp by July. Hayden Hurst is recovering from sports hernia surgery. He wasn’t at the first few open offseason workouts. […]

C.J. Stroud NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Quarterback Outlook

Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has faced lofty expectations throughout his football career, and he has not yet disappointed. He joined Ohio State in 2020 as a highly-regarded recruit, and by his second season with the Buckeyes, he had become a dominant passing force. Stroud racked up statistical accomplishments, awards, and wins during his […]

Fantasy Football Outlook for Houston Texans Passing Game with CJ Stroud and Dalton Schultz

The Houston Texans offense is going to look drastically different than it did last year. At least, that’s the hope after using the second overall pick in this year’s 2023 NFL Draft on quarterback C.J. Stroud. The team is hoping he’ll be their franchise quarterback for years to come and can revitalize one of the […]

Most Improved NFL Offenses After The 2023 NFL Draft

Oftentimes, fans can get too overzealous and overconfident come draft season. Rookies are always new, fun, and exciting. However, they often take time to develop or adjust to the NFL speed. This is even true for first-rounders. It’s rarely an easy transition from college to NFL producer. There are, however, a few teams who appear […]

Quarterback Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Daniel Jones

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

Bryce Young NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Quarterback Outlook

Former University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has had a lot of hype surrounding him dating back to his time in high school. Young joined the Crimson Tide as a top recruit in 2020, and by his sophomore season, he had already emerged as a superstar passer and arguably the best in the country. Young's […]

Target Hogs to Lean On for Fantasy Football in 2023 Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp

It seems with each passing year, wide receivers are being drafted earlier and earlier in fantasy football. It’s a trend that is likely here to stay and there are a lot of reasons for this. Receivers tend to have a lower injury risk and their role is less likely to change as the season goes […]

Running Back Stat Busts and Sleepers - Missed Tackles Forced

Running backs have the shortest shelf life of any offensive position in the NFL, often playing at a high level for only three to five years. As a result, there is constant turnover, creating opportunities for emerging young players to break out. Identifying running backs who are declining in effectiveness and those on the cusp […]

Way Too Early PPR Tight End Rankings (2023)

It is never too early to worry about fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season. The tight end rankings for PPR fantasy football leagues have shifted significantly since the end of 2022 thanks to personnel changes throughout the league. From top to bottom, the latest rankings and tiers must adapt to reflect key signings and […]

Is DJ Chark Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark suffered a major ankle injury in 2021 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and once again battled bumps and bruises in 2022 with the Detroit Lions. Now, he's set to be one of Bryce Young's top wideouts in Carolina, but he still may be banged up heading into the season. Is […]

Tight End Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for Dallas Goedert, Mark Andrews, Evan Engram

Ah our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that […]

DJ Chark Held Out Of OTAs Monday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) was present for the first day of organized team activities on Monday, but he didn't take part in team drills while still recovering from offseason ankle surgery. He'll likely continue to be limited this spring, but he's expected to be ready for full participation later this summer for […]

10 NFL Rookies That Will Have An Instant Impact In 2023

The NFL draft is one of the most exciting events in football, as teams select the best young talent from around the country. Every year, fans eagerly await the arrival of these new players, hoping that they will make an immediate impact on their favorite teams. In this article, we will take a closer look […]

Hayden Hurst Recovering From Sports-Hernia Surgery

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (hernia) is recovering from sports-hernia surgery this offseason and wasn't at the team's first few open offseason workouts. There isn't a specific timetable for Hurst's return, but it doesn't sound like something that will jeopardize his availability for the start of the 2023 regular season. The 29-year-old was inked […]

Atlanta Falcons Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks

The NFL schedule release extravaganza has concluded, and now we know who will be playing when and where. There are so many exciting games, it is hard to wait until September. The fact that the Atlanta Falcons did not get any prime-time games makes a lot of sense because the Falcons were a bad team […]

Carolina Panthers Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks

The Carolina Panthers have the sixth-easiest schedule in the league in terms of the combined winning percentage of opponents last season. Unfortunately for the Panthers, the Saints and Falcons both have easier schedules than the Panthers. Everyone in the NFC South has less-than-formidable opponents lined up. How will the road ahead affect the outcome of […]

Green Bay Packers Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks

The Jordan Love era has officially begun in Green Bay as he steps into the starting quarterback role after backing up Aaron Rodgers for three seasons. Despite this significant change, the Packers still boast multiple fantasy-relevant players. Aaron Jones, who finished as the RB9 in PPR, and AJ Dillon (RB26 in PPR) should continue splitting […]