Fantasy Football Rookie WR Outlooks - Impact 2nd Round Rookies Include Jonathan Mingo, Jayden Reed, Rashee Rice, Marvin Mims
One important thing to think about when analyzing an NFL team: how do its new additions fit with its older players? For example, when a team drafts a player early, that player is expected to play, which means the team has to find snaps for him. This year, four wide receivers were drafted in the […]
Best Ball Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates
Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]
Joe Mixon Took A Pay Cut To Stay With The Bengals: Where Do I Draft Mixon For Fantasy Football?
Throughout the offseason, rumors swirled about the Cincinnati Bengals potentially moving on from Joe Mixon at the running back position. Going in a different direction would have financially made sense, and Mixon’s name came up in headlines for the wrong reasons this offseason. Ultimately, Cincinnati opted to keep their running back in town and Mixon […]
Is Michael Carter, Zonovan Knight, or Israel Abanikanda the Jets’ RB2 Behind Breece Hall? Fantasy Football Outlook
New York Jets second-year running back Breece Hall tore his ACL in his rookie season after a flashy start to his NFL career. While it is unknown if Hall will be ready to go fully by Week 1, he is expected to return early on in the 2023 season and to regain his status as […]
The NFL's Biggest Super Bowl MVP Snubs of All Time
For most players, winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate achievement. However, an even greater honor lies in the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player ("MVP") award, which signifies the one player in the big game that significantly impacted the outcome of the most-watched sporting event in the country. The Super Bowl MVP is usually taken […]
Mekhi Becton Has Lost Some Weight
New York Jets fourth-year offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, who has dealt with weight problems frequently in his time with the Jets, recently weighed in at around 340 pounds. Becton weighed in the 380-390 range in previous years, so this appears to be good news for the Jets offensive lineman heading into training camp this summer. […]
Michael Carter The Favorite To Handle Backup Role
New York Jets third-year running back Michael Carter has put together a good offseason and is the favorite, for now, to handle the backup job to Breece Hall (knee) if the Jets don't sign free agent Dalvin Cook or another veteran before training camp. Carter showed promise in his rookie season in 2021 but had […]
Breece Hall Claims He'll Be Ready For Week 1
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) claims he'll be good to go for the season opener against the Buffalo Bills on September 11. "I'm doing pretty good right now," Hall stated during an interview on NFL Network. "Like I've been saying, I'll be ready for the first game. Right now, I'm focused on […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids - AFC West Breakdowns For Javonte Williams, Jakobi Meyers, Keenan Allen, more
Finally, we have reached the last two divisions -- the AFC and NFC West -- after covering the AFC and NFC South divisions. Fortunately, these divisions boast some of the most talented fantasy football players in the NFL, providing us with a wide range of relevant options. Specifically, the AFC West presents the opportunity for […]
Jets Sign Quinnen Williams To Four-Year Extension
The New York Jets and All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agreed to terms on a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday. It's the second-largest contract ever for a defensive tackle, according to sources. Williams will also receive $66 million in guarantees. The 25-year-old former third overall pick in 2019 gets paid handsomely after a […]
Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba Finish As The Top Fantasy Rookie Wide Receiver in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was either the No. 1 or No. 2 WR on almost everyone's draft board back in April. In his sophomore season at Ohio State, JSN caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. In the 2022 Rose Bowl game, he went wild, catching 15 passes for 347 yards […]
Jets Picked To Be On Hard Knocks
The NFL and NFL Films have selected the New York Jets to serve as this year's team on HBO's "Hard Knocks," according to sources. The Jets have been in the media spotlight this offseason after acquiring four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. The league's criteria for teams to be eligible for […]
Calvin Ridley 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook – Are You In or Out?
Calvin Ridley may be one of the bigger conundrums for fantasy football managers this season. Despite not having played a full season since 2020, he is currently being drafted as the WR20 on Yahoo! in half-PPR scoring. Ridley is being selected ahead of players such as D.J. Moore, Terry McLaurin, and Jerry Jeudy. Fantasy managers […]
The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each AFC Team in 2023
The 2023 fantasy football season is nearly here. One of the most popular fantasy football sayings is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round selection won’t win […]
Joe Tippmann Expected To Start Under Center
The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt believes second-round rookie center Joe Tippmann will be the team's starting center in Week 1 and beyond in 2023, even though the Jets re-signed veteran Connor McGovern this offseason. It became clear that the Jets were comfortable making McGovern a backup once they drafted Tippmann, even though McGovern has started 48 […]
Left Tackle Spot Is Duane Brown's To Lose
The starting left tackle spot for the New York Jets is Duane Brown's to lose, and he can really only lose the job if he's not physically ready to play after having shoulder surgery. The Jets could let Mekhi Becton fill in at the position early in the year while Brown recovers. Becton will also […]
Jamien Sherwood Viewed As Favorite To Start At Strongside Linebacker
Until/if the New York Jets bring back free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander, Jamien Sherwood should be viewed as the favorite to replace Alexander in the lineup as the starting strongside linebacker next to C.J. Mosley and Quincy Williams. The 23-year-old fifth-round pick in 2021 only played 25 defensive snaps last year, and 15 of them came […]
2023 Fantasy Football RBs To Prioritize In PPR, But Fade In Standard Leagues
Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Some running backs are rarely targeted. Take J.K. Dobbins, Isiah Pacheco, and Rashaad […]
Will Aaron Rodgers Be A Top-10 Fantasy Quarterback In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. However, the former California quarterback barely played over the first three years of his career. Despite riding the bench over the first three years of his career, Rodgers is a sure-fire future Hall of Famer. […]
Way Too Early 2024 NFL Mock Draft
What can I say? Some of us are simply draft junkies. While it's inevitable that this NFL mock draft will look very different 11-plus months from now, if you want a little sneak peek at some of the top players for 2024, you've come to the right place. According to most scouts, the 2024 draft […]
Aaron Rodgers Looks "Ripped"
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in the news routinely even before his trade from the Packers. However, this time, he's drawing attention for a different reason. Proactive Sports Performance, an organization that trains professional athletes, posted a picture of Rodgers on Instagram, where he appeared to be in tremendous shape. Many Jets fans […]
NFL Coaching Matters: NFC West Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids - AFC South Breakdowns For Dameon Pierce, Calvin Ridley, Anthony Richardson, more
I discussed with my editors the possibility of skipping the AFC and NFC South articles as a protest against the expected poor performance of the eight clubs in these divisions. Well, except for you, Jacksonville. We think you'll probably be good, but to be fair, you’ve let us down in the past. Anyways, they said […]
2023 Fantasy Football Burning Questions: Running Backs
Running backs no longer purely dominate the first round of fantasy football drafts. The Zero RB theory has gained increased popularity among players in recent seasons. Stock up on more durable and dependable skill-position players, say the backers of that approach. Yet, there are also still many fans of the Zero WR strategy, and others […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids- NFC North Breakdowns For Cole Kmet, David Montgomery, Aaron Jones, more
Welcome to the second entry in this series where, using Yahoo's half-PPR ADP, we identify players from each team that fantasy managers should target or avoid based on their current price. The first entry, which focused on teams in the AFC North, can be found here. Today, we will focus on the NFC North. When […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids- AFC East Breakdowns For Gabriel Davis, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Garrett Wilson, more
This is the third entry in this new series that looks at fantasy players you should be targeting and avoiding from each team. This series is divided into the eight different divisions across the NFL. For this particular article, players from the AFC East will be evaluated using their Yahoo! half-PPR ADPs. As is the […]
Jets Gaining Momentum On Dalvin Cook
Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook remains one of the biggest names available on the open market. The 27-year-old is expected to sign sooner rather than later with training camp quickly approaching. Profootballtalk's Mike Florio reports the New York Jets are gaining momentum towards signing Cook. On paper, the Jets signing Cook does make some sense. […]
The Best Fantasy Football Dynasty Player For Each NFC Team
There is no secret to building an elite dynasty team in fantasy football. Sometimes you need a lucky break or two. However, identifying the top player on every NFL team is critical to success. Similarly, fantasy managers must know which players to trade away before their fantasy value tanks. Superflex leagues have become extremely popular […]
Is Romeo Doubs A Breakout Candidate In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is expected to take a leap in his sophomore season in the NFL. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and while he initially didn't get along well with Aaron Rodgers, Doubs ended up showing flashes of brilliance in his first year. Now […]
Jets Have Done Their Homework On Dalvin Cook
The New York Jets have done their homework on free-agent running back Dalvin Cook and are in the mix, but they are one of many teams interested in his services, as well as a few within the AFC East. The Jets already have Breece Hall in their backfield, but he's heading into his second NFL […]