Jauan Jennings Standing Out In Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings signed a two-year, $15.39 million contract extension this offseason to remain with the organization despite a lack of strong production since entering the league as a seventh-round pick in 2020. The Tennessee product has had to compete with Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey for […]
Tracy Walker Signing With 49ers
Veteran free-agent safety Tracy Walker is finalizing a deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. The 2018 third-round pick out of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. He racked up 398 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, […]
Joshua Dobbs Competing For 49ers Backup Role
Following an up-and-down 2023 season, veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs signed a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. The 2017 fourth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Tennessee saw the most action of his career last season, playing in 13 games with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. Overall, he […]
Steelers Still In Discussions On Possible Brandon Aiyuk Trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers, among other NFL teams, are in communication and are still negotiating with the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. However, no deal is done, according to source. The New England Patriots reportedly dropped out of the Aiyuk sweepstakes on Tuesday night, so it leaves the Steelers and Cleveland Browns as […]
Robbie Chosen Working Out With 49ers
Veteran free-agent wide receiver Robbie Chosen worked out for the San Francisco 49ers at training camp on Wednesday and was spotted on the field. The Niners appear to be on the verge of trading receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and rookie first-rounder Ricky Pearsall just aggravated his shoulder injury, so the Niners are looking for receiver depth […]
Will the Steelers Trade for Brandon Aiyuk? Fantasy Football Trade Rumors
The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations. The All-Pro receiver wants his next deal to be among the highest-paid wide receivers, but the Niners disagree with that price tag. Hence, multiple news outlets confirmed that the 49ers have allowed Aiyuk to seek a trade and negotiate a […]
2024 Rookie Draft Recap - Four Fantasy Football Rookies to Cash Out or Hold
We are officially out of dynasty rookie season and into draft season. With camp reports dominating NFL social media, it’s time to reflect on the value of rookies. The Average draft position (ADP) for rookie drafts took months to settle in place, but has it held? In this article, I am going to revisit the […]
Should I Draft Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, Or Ja'Marr Chase In 2024 Fantasy Football?
While Justin Jefferson was the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver on fantasy football draft boards last year, there is a debate about who should be the first pass catcher drafted in 2024. Unfortunately, Jefferson isn’t in the conversation after the Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins in free agency. Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, or Ja'Marr Chase […]
Is Christian McCaffrey Still The No. 1 Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football?
Fantasy managers, let's take a deep breath. We all saw the news that Christian McCaffrey, the reigning No. 1 overall fantasy football draft pick on almost every ADP board, tweaked his calf and will miss some practice time. Should the managers who hold the first overall pick panic? No. Here's why CMC should still be […]
Five Undervalued Fantasy Football Players for 2024 Dynasty Leagues
Value is subjective in dynasty fantasy football, as different fantasy players put different values on the guys on their team. Using KeepTradeCut’s dynasty rankings, which are crowdsourced from the dynasty community, these five players stand out as undervalued. Not to say that you need to go grab these five players for your team right now, […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/08/2024)
Are you ready for some football? Excuse the cheesy opening line, but how awesome is it that we are back to building NFL lineups again? Tonight is the first of four straight nights of Week 1 preseason action. Both games tonight start at 7:00 pm EST, as the Panthers head to New England and the […]
Most Of 49ers Starters Won't Play In Preseason Opener
Most of the San Francisco 49ers starters will not play in their preseason opener at the Tennessee Titans this Saturday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. We already know that running backs Christian McCaffrey (calf), Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) and rookie Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) and rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) will not suit up […]
Patriots Drop Out Of Brandon Aiyuk Sweepstakes
After inquiring about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's availability, the New England Patriots have decided not to explore any further trade possibilities with the 49ers regarding their standout wideout, according to sources. The Patriots are excited about their young receivers, mainly rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, and want to focus on them. […]
Kendrick Bourne Expected To Be Included In Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee), who has started camp on the team's PUP list, is expected to be part of a potential trade to the San Francisco 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk. The trade winds have been swirling around Aiyuk in recent days, but it's been reported that the framework for an Aiyuk […]
Elijah Mitchell Dealing With Strained Hamstring
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed to reporters on Tuesday that San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) has been dealing with a strained hamstring. While it's unknown if Mitchell will miss any time because of this injury, but the fact that Christian McCaffrey (calf) is also set to miss the preseason with a […]
Ricky Pearsall Aggravates Shoulder Injury
As a precaution, San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) was removed from practice Tuesday. The 49ers rookie wideout was put in a blue non-contact jersey earlier in training camp due to a shoulder injury. Pearsall projects to be the team's fourth wide receiver behind Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Deebo Samuel Sr. […]
Who is the 49ers Backup Running Back in 2024 Fantasy Football?
The 2024 NFL season has yet to begin, but there is already a key injury that has people wondering who the backup running back for the 49ers is. Star ball carrier and pass-catching weapon Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf injury that could sideline him for multiple weeks, and even if he's ready for […]
When Is Christian McCaffrey Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been arguably the top offensive weapon in the NFL over the past few years. The superstar has dealt with injuries in his career. However, he has been the top running back in football when healthy. Last year, McCaffrey led the league in rushing yards (1,459), touches (339), […]
Christian McCaffrey Has A Calf Strain, Might Miss A Couple Of Weeks
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) is dealing with a calf strain in training camp, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he will not be taking part in the preseason. Furthermore, Shanahan said that McCaffrey might miss a couple weeks of camp with his calf issue. While CMC may not be in […]
Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024
Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]
Steelers Re-Engaged With 49ers On Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers re-engaged in conversations mid-day on Tuesday regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, according to league sources. As of Monday night, talks between the two teams had stalled, but there have been further conversations on Tuesday in an ever-fluid situation that still involves other teams as well, mainly the Cleveland […]
Brandon Aiyuk Given Permission To Negotiate A Contract With Other Teams
The San Francisco 49ers are now willing to listen to trade offers for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and have given the star wideout permission to negotiate a contract with other teams, according to sources. The Niners didn't have the same willingness to listen to trade offers at the start of training camp. The New England […]
NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 Kickers in 2024
People don't talk enough about kickers. I mean, they talk about them when they miss kicks or they talk about the elites of the elite like Justin Tucker, but there really isn't enough discussion about how different kickers rank compared to their peers. We're going to change that here by power-ranking the top 10 NFL […]
Fantasy Football Draft Board Focus: Don’t Pass On These Veterans
Fantasy football was made to be fun. For many players, drafting upside targets is exciting and compelling. Watching draft picks who rise to fantasy prominence is one of the most rewarding experiences possible. In the quest to land younger players who are highly promising, many fantasy performers with quality seasons behind them either are bumped […]
Matt Breida Signs With 49ers
Free-agent running back Matt Breida signed an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. The eight-year NFL veteran rushed for 1,902 yards with the 49ers from 2017 to 2019 in his first three years in the league after he went undrafted out of Georgia Southern. After his time in […]
Steelers Don't Have Trade In Place For Brandon Aiyuk
Updating a previous report, there is currently no trade in place for San Francisco 49ers All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to be dealt to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources. The 49ers have had discussions in recent days regarding a potential Aiyuk trade with several teams, but as of this point, nothing is finalized. The […]
Fantasy Football Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024
Tight end is one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and this season, there are a plethora of capable, young, athletic options mixing in with the old guard of Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews. The best part is that you don't have to spend draft capital in the first two rounds […]
Steelers Working On Trade For Brandon Aiyuk
The Pittsburgh Steelers are working hard on a trade to acquire wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources, and a deal could get done soon. The 49ers now seem motivated to get something done, and the Steelers could use an upgrade at the position to help complement current WR1 George […]
What Does FAAB Mean in Fantasy Football? Should I Play With FAAB Waiver Wire Settings?
In the ever-evolving world of fantasy football, there are few constants. Players rise and fall, stars get injured, and standings change. One thing that should remain constant, however, is the method by which we acquire those free agents each week. Enter the FAAB system—an acronym for Free Agent Acquisition Budget. If you haven't adopted FAAB […]
Early Round 2024 Fantasy Football Picks With Bust Potential
05The early rounds of a fantasy football draft are a chance to draft your heavy hitters; the players who can bring your fantasy team directly to glory. While working the waiver wire throughout the season is what ultimately ends up being most responsible for success, you still need a player or two who can deliver […]