Will Jerome Ford Have An Expanded Role In the Browns Offense? Fantasy Football Outlook
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford didn't get many touches in his 2022 rookie season behind Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, but with Hunt out of town, he could be the team's RB2 in 2023. Hunt has had plenty of value in recent seasons despite not being the "starting" running back, so Ford could have […]
Cleveland Browns Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks
The Cleveland Browns finished with a 7-10 record last season. It’s a respectable finish considering that Jacoby Brissett started most of the games. Unfortunately, they only had one winning streak in 2022, lasting two games. The team has renewed hope in 2023, hoping to compete for a postseason berth. But achieving that goal is easier […]
Zach Charbonnet Fantasy Football Profile: 2023 NFL Rookies and Sleepers
Former UCLA and Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet posted impressive counting stats over his final two seasons in Chip Kelly's offense, earning himself second-round draft capital. After a solid freshman season at Michigan before leaving for UCLA, but he obviously showed enough upside for the Seattle Seahawks to target him in the 2023 NFL Draft. […]
Running Back Fallers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for Kareem Hunt, JK Dobbins, Kenneth Walker
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 […]
Kareem Hunt Not Expected To Return To Browns
According to NFL Analyst Tony Grossi, the Browns aren't expected to bring back running back Kareem Hunt. Early in the offseason, general manager Andrew Berry didn't rule out the possibility of a return. However, it doesn't seem like it will happen, even with the Browns not addressing the backfield situation behind Nick Chubb. Hunt's production […]
Demetric Felton Jr. To Play As Running Back This Spring
Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton Jr. is going to play as a running back this spring behind Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford. The Browns also have John Kelly and undrafted rookie Hassan Hall in the running back room. Hall likely needs to add muscle before he can be considered a candidate to play a […]
Za'Darius Smith Likely To Start At Defensive End
The Cleveland Browns likely view pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith as their starting left defensive end heading into the 2023 season. Myles Garrett has played around 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps over the last four seasons, but Ogbonnia Okoronkwo is 250 pounds and isn't an every-down player at defensive end. Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire […]
Jerome Ford Expected To Have Increased Role
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is expected to take on the No. 2 role this upcoming season. The departure of Kareem Hunt and D'Ernest Johnson have left the Browns without many options in the backfield. That being said, it appears the Browns are ready to see what they have in Ford. He'll likely handle […]
Is Michael Thomas Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas hasn't played a full season since his 2019 campaign -- when he broke the single-season record for receptions (149). He played in seven games in 2022, no games in 2021, and just three games in 2023. Needless to say, time is running out for the now 30-year-old wideout […]
2023 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft For Non-Superflex Leagues
With the NFL Draft in our rearview mirror, we have finally entered the Dynasty Rookie Draft season, and startup season is just around the corner. That means many of you are actively wondering what to do with this year's rookie class. It's a fair question in need of an answer, but that answer will largely […]
Is Andy Dalton Or Bryce Young The Panthers Starting QB In Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook
The Carolina Panthers just might be building something special. Like many teams, however, the one key piece they are missing is a star quarterback. In this year's NFL Draft, the team selected Alabama QB Bryce Young as the first overall pick in the hope that he is that guy. But does his draft position ensure […]
Za'Darius Smith Traded To Cleveland
The Vikings traded linebacker Za'Darius Smith to the Browns on Friday. The 30-year-old appeared in 16 games for the Vikings last season, totaling 44 tackles and 10 sacks. However, he requested a trade a few months ago, with his tenure in Minnesota now ending after just one season. Smith is set to hit free agency […]
2023 NFL Draft Dynasty Losers for Fantasy Football
Every draft cycle can tank the value of NFL veterans and young fantasy darlings alike in dynasty fantasy football leagues, and the 2023 NFL Draft was no different. Whether a team drafted their QB of the future, added competition for touches at running back, or took a wide receiver who is likely to completely overtake […]
Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Fallers - Negative Target Volume Regression Candidates
Sometimes, things just seem to go the way you want them to. Sometimes the ball just bounces your way. Players have these kinds of seasons too and while we want to ride that wave while it's hot, fantasy managers need to be cautious of staying on the ride for the second go-around. Following any given […]
2023 NFL Schedule Winners and Losers
The release of the 2023 NFL schedule is a highly anticipated event for football fans. It provides insight into the upcoming season's matchups and storylines while giving each team's backers something to either look forward to...or dread. In this article, we will analyze the winners and losers of the recently released 2023 NFL schedule, highlighting […]
Will The Jets Release Denzel Mims? Fantasy Football Outlook
New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He had 186 receptions for 2,925 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns at Baylor. However, Mims’ NFL career has been a disappointment. The young wide receiver had a solid rookie season, totaling 23 receptions on 44 targets for 357 receiving […]
Jalin Hyatt NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlook
University of Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt was a controversial prospect among fantasy and "real life" football analysts ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner -- the Nation's most outstanding wide receiver -- but there were concerns raised about Tennessee's unique offense featuring lightning-fast tempo and wide splits. That […]
2023 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft for Superflex Leagues
With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, Dynasty Rookie Draft season is upon us, and the start of Dynasty Startup season is just around the corner. This means that many of you are likely wondering what to do with this year's rookie class. It's a fair question, but the answer will largely depend on […]
NFL Draft Recap: Houston Texans: 2023 NFL Draft Outlook
The Houston Texans had a very active 2023 NFL Draft. The most shocking of all their moves was trading up with the Arizona Cardinals to take two of the first three picks. There were several predictions regarding their approach for the number two overall pick. They ended up getting two players who could serve as […]
Fantasy Winners and Losers from the 2023 NFL Draft
As the 2023 NFL concluded in Kansas City, Missouri the ripple effects from the selections could be felt all across the fantasy football landscape. The Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans all have eventual new franchise quarterbacks and things will look a lot different in the AFC South this season. As many […]
NFL Draft Recap: New York Giants: 2023 NFL Draft Outlook
The New York Giants are coming off the franchise's first playoff win since 2011 and with Daniel Jones locked in as the quarterback of the future, it added offensive line and wide receiver reinforcements for 2023. The G-Men got great value with each of its first three selections and are one of the biggest draft […]
Fantasy Football Losers From Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft
This is our second and final edition of this series talking about some of the biggest fantasy football winners and losers from day two of the NFL Draft. If you'd like to read the first installment where some of the biggest fantasy football winners were identified, you can read that here. Here, we're going to […]
NFL Draft Recap: Cleveland Browns: 2023 NFL Draft Outlook
The Cleveland Browns haven’t had a first-round pick since the 2021 NFL Draft when they selected cornerback Greg Newsome 26th overall. Cleveland didn’t make a first-round pick last year or this year because of the Deshaun Watson trade. Unfortunately, the Browns won’t have their first-round pick next year. However, it is the final first-round pick […]
Siaki Ika Could Have Big Role In First Season
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Siaki Ika could have the best chance of any of the team's rookies to have a significant role in his first NFL season in 2023. The Browns didn't have enough size or talent at defensive tackle last year, which is why they signed 325-pound Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency and used […]
NFL Draft Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers: 2023 NFL Draft Outlook
While head coach Mike Tomlin maintained his streak of not having a losing record, the Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs in three of the last five seasons. Part of the reason for their mediocre finish in 2022 was a struggling offense that ranked 28th in points per game last season (18.1). The Steelers made seven […]
Browns Agree With Rodney McLeod
The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal on Thursday with veteran free-agent safety Rodney McLeod, according to a source. He will likely step into a key backup role in Cleveland's secondary behind starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill. McLeod was a key member of the Indianapolis Colts' defense in 2022 in […]
Projecting Fantasy Football Values for 2023 NFL Rookies - Sleepers, Busts, Targets, Avoids
With the 2023 NFL Draft finally in the books, now that we know all the prospects' landing spots, we can begin to evaluate what kind of fantasy football value they’ll have in this upcoming season. While we tend to get really excited about rookies, everything needs to be kept in perspective. For example, as high […]
NFL Rookie Dynasty Mock Draft: 2023 Fantasy Football 10-Team, Superflex
The 2023 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, and 259 players heard his name called over the three-day event. There were no surprises at the top, as Bryce Young was the first overall pick. He is now the face of the franchise for the Carolina Panthers. However, things got crazy after that. The Houston […]
2023 Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Round 3
We’re in the home stretch of the mock: Round 3. At this point, every pick is a lottery ticket and there might not even be a winner out there. Many of these prospects will be taxi squad candidates in year 1 with the potential to take a step forward in years 2 and 3. If […]
Is Zay Flowers A Good Fit For The Ravens? Fantasy Football Outlook
There’s a changing of the guard with the Baltimore Ravens as their off-season moves shift their priority to the passing game. Aside from hiring Todd Monken as their offensive coordinator, they also signed Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor. Meanwhile, Rashod Bateman is back to full health after playing in just six games last season. […]