2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs For The San Francisco 49ers

Despite a roster that is loaded from top to bottom, the 49ers just cannot seem to win the final game of the season. There are few teams as talented as San Francisco's. In years past, it was easy to point at the quarterback position as the reason why, but Brock Purdy has solidified the position […]

David Merritt Interviewing For 49ers Defensive Coordinator Job

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt is interviewing for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Merritt has been an NFL assistant on the defensive side of the ball since 2001, and he helped guide the Chiefs to the No. 4 overall passing defense in 2023. He […]

Final Exam: Grading Every AFC Team Post Super Bowl

If this NFL season taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Various storylines caught fans by surprise while simultaneously morphing the power dynamic throughout the league. With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to both reflect on teams' performances and also analyze their current position ahead of a key offseason. The […]

Early 2024 Fantasy Football Sleepers - Tight End

The Super Bowl may have just happened, but that does not mean fantasy footballers should waste any time looking forward to the 2024 NFL season. It is NEVER too early to prepare for the next season of fantasy football! Some fantasy players were probably taking notes about Deebo Samuel’s lack of durability and Justin Watson’s […]

49ers Seeking Extension With Brandon Aiyuk

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Tuesday that the team would like to sign wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term contract extension. "We've got a nice track record of extending guys and [Aiyuk] is a guy we'd like to keep around," Lynch said. The 25-year-old is entering the fifth and final […]

Ranking The Top 10 NFL Teams With The Brightest Five-Year Windows

Just because an NFL team is currently a powerhouse doesn't mean they'll still be a feared team five years down the road. Contract limitations, performance fluctuations, salary cap restrictions, and other factors all contribute to the NFL power dynamic morphing every year. This offseason, we think we have a good sense of which teams are […]

2024 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Startup Mock Draft (Non-Superflex)

Last week, we posted the results of a rookies-only dynasty draft featuring 12 staff members. That mock gave you an idea of what rookie drafts might look like in established non-Superflex dynasty leagues. That format didn't show you the value of veterans compared to these incoming rookies, though. For that, we had to perform a […]

Brandon Staley Interviews For 49ers Defensive Coordinator Role

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan interviewed Brandon Staley for the team's vacant defensive coordinator position. Staley was relieved of his duties as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach after posting a 24-24 record in three seasons with zero playoff victories. Meanwhile, the 49ers fired former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after an up-and-down run in the […]

2024 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Players To Watch In Indianapolis

As the NFL Scouting Combine looms on the horizon, anticipation reaches a fever pitch among fantasy football enthusiasts. This annual event serves as a crucial battleground where college prospects showcase their athletic prowess, mental acuity, and raw potential in front of scouts, coaches, and general managers from across the league. For fantasy football managers, the […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts of 2023

In the high-stakes world of fantasy football, the running back position is the cornerstone of many winning strategies. Whether it's securing crucial yardage, making key receptions (in PPR formats), or finding the end zone, their multifaceted contributions can make or break a fantasy team's fortunes. Yet, what truly sets the running back position apart is […]

Early 2024 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Running Backs

The 2024 fantasy football season is still months away. Yet, it’s never too early to start preparing for your fantasy drafts. Every year, fantasy players want to pick players who will outperform their average draft position (ADP) and avoid players who will bust. However, finding sleepers and breakout players is critical to winning your fantasy […]

Cut Candidates: 10 NFL Veterans Who Could Be Cut Ahead Of Free Agency

Just a few weeks away from the start of free agency, teams will do everything they can to create cap space to improve the roster. Every year, however, that means big-name veterans are let go because of the big contracts they signed at the peak of their powers. Sometimes, players are released because age has […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Making All 32 Fan Bases Happy

Predicting the first round of the NFL Draft is a futile exercise. The “best” mock drafts have a hit rate lower than Kyle Schwarber’s batting average, which probably explains why there are so many of them floating about. Here, we won’t be trying to predict the future of the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, we will […]

Three Early Tight End Breakouts For 2024 Fantasy Football

Tight ends take longer to develop and usually take longer to break out. Travis Kelce only played one game in his rookie season, Mark Andrews had 34 catches for 552 yards in Year 1, George Kittle had 43 catches for 515 yards as a rookie, and T.J. Hockenson was held to just 32 catches for […]

Charvarius Ward Undergoes Surgery

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (undisclosed) announced on his Instagram account that he had successful surgery for an undisclosed injury. In the overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, Ward wasn't targeted at all while playing 55 defensive snaps. The 27-year-old was a Pro Bowler for the first time in […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings for 2024 (Tiers 1-3)

We are now progressing through the early weeks of the offseason and the process of free agency will soon provide pathways for some running backs to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler, and D'Andre Swift are among the collection of backs who could […]

Biggest Positional Needs for All 32 NFL Teams - NFC East Edition

Following the 2023 NFL Season, it's quite easy to make the argument that every fanbase for each of the four teams in the NFC East is disappointed with how the season went. The Eagles imploded in the last two months of the season. Hard. The Cowboys got blown out at home in the first round […]

The Biggest Fantasy Football TE Busts Of 2023

We are at that part of the NFL offseason where very little news breaks. The NFL Combine doesn't start for a week, and free agents can't sign until March. So, now is the perfect time to look back and see where we might have gone wrong in fantasy football drafts this past year, especially at […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions (February Update) - Picks from All 32 Teams

That first dreaded Sunday of the year without football arrived and there's no doubt many of you all across the country needed something to fill the void over the weekend. Have no fear, NFL Mock Draft Season is here! While we are still about seven months away from official 2024 NFL action, the good news […]

2024 NFL Draft Mock (Pre-Combine): Rounds 1 And 2

With the Super Bowl behind us, it is officially the NFL's offseason. That means free agency, trades, and a countdown to camp is in store for many. However, for a special group, the time between February and April has just one purpose. That purpose is the NFL Draft. If you’re like those of us who […]

Breakout Fantasy Football Tight Ends From The 2023 Season

The tight end group is always one of the hardest positions to navigate in fantasy every year. That continued during the 2023-2024 season because taking a tight end early might not have been the right strategy. Travis Kelce, who was a top-seven overall pick in fantasy drafts, was arguably one of the biggest busts at […]

Re-Drafting The 2020 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

The 2020 NFL Draft might be one of the best in league history. We got five legitimate franchise-caliber quarterbacks that year. There were also several talented offensive tackles, wide receivers, and safeties in the 2020 draft class. However, how would things look with the benefit of hindsight? Let’s look at a do-over of the 2020 […]

Is Joe Flacco A Free Agent? Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has played for multiple teams during his 16-year NFL career. He started with the Baltimore Ravens, playing 11 years with the franchise. The former first-round pick had over 38,000 passing yards and 136 touchdowns with the Ravens. Flacco has played for three different teams over the past five years. He spent […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2024: Undervalued Wide Receivers

With the 2023 NFL season officially in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the future. The weeks before the 2024 NFL Draft are a busy time for fantasy football managers in dynasty leagues as they wheel and deal in an attempt to improve their position during the offseason. Often, certain players will […]

Top 7 Contenders For Super Bowl LIX In 2025

Super LVIII got off to a slow start but ended up being an excellent game. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in only the second ever Super Bowl to go into overtime. Much will change over the next several months during the offseason, including free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. […]

Who Do The Dallas Cowboys Play Next Season? List Of Dallas' 2024 Opponents

The Dallas Cowboys ended the 2023-24 season in disappointment, getting blown out in the Wild Card game of the playoffs after going 12-5. Heading into the 2024-25 season, the pressure is on. If Mike McCarthy is unable to make a Super Bowl push for the fifth straight season, he might be on his way out. […]

Biggest Breakouts of the 2023 NFL Season: Quarterback

The value of quarterbacks in the fantasy football realm has never been higher. Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson are or have been in the MVP conversation more often than not. The next generation of signal callers are all pushing to have their names listed among the best. First, they have to […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2024: Undervalued Running Backs

With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to turn our attention to the future. This pre-draft time is a busy one for fantasy football managers in dynasty leagues as they wheel and deal in an attempt to improve their position during the offseason. Often, certain players will go under the radar in dynasty […]

Why Was Steve Wilks Fired By The 49ers?

The San Francisco 49ers fired their defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks, after a 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Wilks spent just one season with the 49ers and is now on his way out of San Francisco. The 49ers' defense failed to stop the Chiefs' offense in both the fourth quarter […]

Grading The Nine Players Taken Ahead Of Patrick Mahomes In The 2017 NFL Draft

In just six full seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes has made it to six straight conference championships and four Super Bowls. Of those four Super Bowl appearances, Mahomes has led the Chiefs to three titles -- most recently during the 2023-2024 season.  Mahomes has turned into the best player in football, […]