Sam Howell - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

George Odum Signs With 49ers

Indianapolis Colts free-agent safety George Odum signed a three-year, $10.95 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, according to a source. Odum was a first-team All-Pro for the Colts in 2020 when he had 21 tackles (14 solo) and a forced fumble in 16 games (zero starts). He had a career-high 55 tackles […]

Ray-Ray McCloud Signs With 49ers

Free-agent wide receiver/return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud signed an undisclosed two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, according to a source. McCloud led the NFL in punt-return yards (367) and also caught 39 passes for 277 yards on 66 targets in 16 games (five starts) for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. The 25-year-old is […]

Running Back Best Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2) 2022

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason and the player movement that has transpired during free agency has already fueled encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

49ers Sign Oren Burks To Two-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that they signed former Green Bay Packers linebacker Oren Burks to an undisclosed two-year deal. Burks was taken in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Packers out of Vanderbilt. In his four seasons with the Packers, he mostly played in a rotational role while starting […]

Hassan Ridgeway Signs With 49ers

Free-agent defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday on a one-year, $2.5 million deal with $1 million fully guaranteed, according to a source. Ridgeway is an experienced and versatile defensive tackle and will be a key piece of the 49ers defensive line rotation next season. He has six years in […]

2022 Running Back Stat Busts - Missed Tackles Forced

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]

49ers Restructure George Kittle's Contract

The San Francisco 49ers restructured the contract of tight end George Kittle on Wednesday. San Francisco created $18.756 million in cap space. He signed a five-year, $75 million extension with the 49ers in August 2020, and most of his base salary was converted to a bonus to clear up cap space. The 28-year-old racked up […]

Chase Edmonds, Cedrick Wilson to Dolphins - Fantasy Impact

Heading into the NFL preseason free-agent frenzy, the Miami Dolphins had the most salary cap space of any franchise with $63 million. With a new head coach in town and a GM/ownership group that has come under fire recently, we knew they had to make a splash on offense. Rather than landing a big fish […]

Charvarius Ward Heading To 49ers

Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward intends to sign a three-year deal worth up to $42 million, including $26.7 million guaranteed, with the San Francisco 49ers, according to his agency. Ward spent his first four seasons with the Chiefs and had 67 tackles (48 solo), two interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 13 regular […]

Top 10 Free Agent Running Back Rankings

What a wonderful time for sports! Russell Wilson is a Bronco, Khalil Mack is a Charger, and baseball is back! It's been quite the action-packed week to say the least. The best part? It's only going to get more chaotic. Starting on March 14th, NFL teams can begin negotiating with players, looking to boost their roster […]

Malik Willis - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

Early 2022 Tight End Sleepers for Fantasy Football

Fantasy managers know all about the cream of the crop when it comes to tight ends. We all hear about Travis Kelce's dominance, the generational talent of Kyle Pitts and the emergence of Mark Andrews. These things are no mysteries. The problem is there are so few names at the top and the talent drops […]

49ers Sign JaMycal Hasty, Nate Sudfeld

The San Francisco 49ers signed running back JaMycal Hasty and quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Thursday. San Fran also inked defensive lineman Kevin Givens, defensive lineman Maurice Hurst and offensive lineman Colton McKivitz to one-year deals. Sudfeld received a one-year, fully guaranteed $2 million deal with upside to get it to $3 million. Some people believe […]

Raheem Mostert Will Be Ready For 2022 Season

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) is making a full recovery and will be ready to play this season, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. Mostert underwent tests this week in Dallas with Dr. Dan Cooper after suffering a cartilage injury in his knee early in 2021. He played in just one game […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Be Trade Target For Colts

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) has been the target of some trade rumors this offseason. Teams that have been linked to him have included the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, a new suitor could have just arisen. The Indianapolis Colts traded starting quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders on […]

NFL Scouting Combine - Fantasy Risers and Fallers

We missed you, NFL Combine. How else would we know exactly how fast a 325-pound lineman runs or how big Kenny Pickett's hands are? After a year off, the NFL Combine was back for 2022 to show us what this rookie class brings to the table. There were some record-setting performances and a lot of […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has Shoulder Surgery Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) underwent successful shoulder surgery on Tuesday, according to sources. The plan and hope is that Garappolo resumes throwing well ahead of training camp this summer. The surgery addressed a capsule issue in his right shoulder, with general manager John Lynch calling the procedure more of a minor surgery. […]

Kenny Pickett - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

Saints Could Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo

The New Orleans Saints, who seemed poised to re-sign Jameis Winston, could instead look into trading for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The knowledgeable NFL reporter heard this rumor circulating at the recent Scouting Combine and believes that Garoppolo could be a top name on the trade market if […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

Brian Griese To Become 49ers Quarterbacks Coach

Former Monday Night Football analyst Brian Griese is leaving ESPN to become the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach, according to sources. Griese and head coach Kyle Shanahan have known each other for years, and Griese was the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when Shanahan was on the coaching staff. Griese will be replacing Rich […]

Steelers To Look At Jimmy Garoppolo?

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look anywhere and everywhere this offseason when it comes to replacing retired quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is a name to keep an eye on in their search. As of right now, Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins are set to compete for the starting job in […]

George Kittle Played Injured Last Season

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle never truly got over his calf injury that forced him to miss time. The three-time Pro Bowl tight end was forced to miss three games due to a lingering calf issue. He returned, but his receiving production took a decline after the injury. It was mentioned that Kittle […]

FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament

The FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament is here! It may seem as if March is too far removed from the regular season to be a meaningful time to draft, but that's not the case. In fact, this is the perfect chance to use your wealth of fantasy knowledge (and the information provided below) to take […]

Top Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets

This is a period of anxious inactivity for dynasty fantasy football players everywhere, yet I still see a lot of action going on in my Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) leagues. The rookie drafts are not approaching yet, and we can only watch and wait for free agent moves in the NFL. So many dynasty […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Every fantasy football draft is littered with landmines each fantasy manager is trying to avoid. These busts can be found in almost every round and at every position. Avoiding these players, especially in the earlier rounds, can be the difference between a playoff appearance or an early-round pick the following season. Everyone seems to have […]

Early 2022 Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Values

The life of fantasy football can come at you hard and quick. It’s amazing how the landscape can change over a short period of time, specifically as it relates to individual players. One doesn’t need to look any further than Gabriel Davis of the Buffalo Bills and what his huge playoff performance has done to […]

49ers Express Admiration For Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team is loving the development of quarterback Trey Lance, which is why the Niners are still intent on trading Jimmy Garoppolo despite a recent shoulder surgery. Despite Lance making only two starts in his rookie season, Lynch thought he had an outstanding first year in the […]