Trey Benson With A Solid 43-Yard Outing Against The Colts

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson took advantage of a resting James Conner as he rushed nine times for 43 yards in the Cardinals' loss to the Colts in Saturday's preseason matchup. Per PFF's Nathan Jahnke, Benson saw 16-of-22 possible first and second-down snaps outside of two-minute drills, which gives a clue that the […]

Lamar Jackson Won't Suit Up For Saturday's Preseason Game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game at home as the Ravens host the Falcons on Saturday. Jackson, who has not played a preseason game since 2021, will be on the sideline along with other Baltimore starters, said head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday. Jackson should be his dynamic […]

Vikings Are Excited About Sam Darnold

After the news of Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) being out for the season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell was effusive in his praise for starting quarterback Sam Darnold. "Our football team has been and will continue to be excited about Sam Darnold and what he's been able […]

Zamir White Continuing To Level Up His Play

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White continues his strong showing during training camp with his fast and physical running style. Showing that he's a great fit for new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's scheme, White has been bouncing off of defenders throughout practice on Tuesday. White received six carries for 23 yards and punched in […]

Chemistry Growing Between Isaiah Likely, Lamar Jackson

A growing rapport is developing between Baltimore Ravens third-year tight end Isaiah Likely and quarterback Lamar Jackson. A fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina in 2022, Likely has been making waves over the last few days as Sunday's star of practice, along with numerous connections on Monday with Jackson. After Monday's practice, offensive coordinator Todd Monken […]

Bo Nix To Start Second Preseason Game On Sunday

Denver Broncos rookie first-round quarterback Bo Nix will start his first game this Sunday at home against the Green Bay Packers in the second preseason game. Nix was a solid 15-of-21 passing for 125 yards and a touchdown pass while adding 17 yards on the ground. The offense under Nix scored two touchdowns, looking poised […]

Terrion Arnold Not Expected To Miss Time In Regular Season

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold (pectoral) left practice on Monday with an upper-body injury that was later ruled a pectoral injury, but that injury is not expected to sideline him for any regular-season action. The 2024 first-round pick Arnold has been working exclusively on the Lions' first team and is expected to be a […]

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk Not Far Apart On Long-Term Deal

The saga involving the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may conclude in the coming days, as Mike Garafolo reports that the team hasn't pulled the trigger on a trade because a deal with Aiyuk that would keep him in San Francisco isn't far apart. It's also reported that Aiyuk would prefer to […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Is "Week-To-Week," Not Long-Term Following Tuesday's Ankle Injury

Updating a previous report, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the injury New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) suffered is not "long-term," and Tracy's status is "week-to-week." Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after Tracy was carted off earlier in the day and diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain before […]

Bengals Offensive Coordinator Dan Pitcher Pleased With Zack Moss, Chase Brown

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher had some glowing words about the two-headed backfield of Zack Moss and Chase Brown after practice on Wednesday, saying he's "super pleased with both." Pitcher complemented Moss being a consummate pro and being where he needs to be on every single play, regardless of what has been asked of […]

Rico Dowdle Potentially The Favorite To Lead The Cowboys In Rushing

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has had a very good training camp to this point and could be the leader in rushing for the team this season, per The Athletic's Jon Machota and his latest 53-man roster projection. The Cowboys recently signed Royce Freeman (groin), who left camp on Monday with a groin injury […]

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 […]

Sam LaPorta Dealing With Hamstring Injury, Not Considered Long-Term

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (hamstring) has been suffering from a hamstring injury which has kept him working on a side field with a trainer. LaPorta missed a second-straight practice on Tuesday, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated that he doesn't expect this injury to be a long-term issue. It would be reasonable […]

Seahawks Sign Connor Williams To One-Year Deal

The Seattle Seahawks have signed center Connor Williams (knee) to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday. Williams' 2023 was spent with the Miami Dolphins, where an ACL injury ended his season in Week 14. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that Williams made a "miraculous" recovery following surgery on his torn ACL, and […]

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 […]

Injury Not Serious for Rashod Bateman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (midsection) suffered an injury in training camp on Monday and was seen walking off the field with a trainer holding his ribs or midsection. Head coach John Harbaugh did clear things up with Bateman's injury, saying it was not serious and that he landed on the ball. Bateman should […]

Puka Nacua Week-To-Week, Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) exited practice this past weekend and stayed on the sideline with a bag of ice wrapped around his knee. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the injury is deemed "not serious." Fantasy managers can wipe the sweat from their brow as last season's NFL Offseason Rookie of […]

Sneaky Late-Round Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers

One of the biggest keys to winning your fantasy football league is hitting on big contributors or league-winning players in the double-digit rounds of your league's draft. The amount of value you will add to your roster even rostering just one key fantasy contributor from the 10th round or later is transformative and boosts your […]

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 […]

Is Brock Bowers or Jakobi Meyers the No. 2 Pass-Catcher for the Raiders in Fantasy Football?

The Las Vegas Raiders' pass-catching group will look a bit more dynamic heading into the 2024 NFL season. While Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers led the way for the Raiders and combined for over 50% of the available targets last season, the team drafted tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in […]

Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer Emerging In Three-Receiver Sets

The trio of Los Angeles Chargers wide reeceivers Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and DJ Chark have emerged to become the main receivers working in 11 personnel for the team through six training camp practices. McConkey has "flashed" in the slot for the Chargers, stringing together multiple quality outings so far in camp. Palmer looks to […]

Bo Nix Gets Praise From Sean Payton During First-Team Work

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had some praise for rookie quarterback Bo Nix after Wednesday's practice, saying he played "overall, pretty well" and that Payton "liked his progress." Nix ran with the first-team offense and it's a great sign early in camp, but there is plenty of work to be done by Nix. When […]

Juwan Johnson Running In Practice, Progressing In Rehab

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) worked off to the side in Wednesday's practice and was spotted running, indicating further progress on his injured foot. With a quick return to jogging and running, it's a good sign that Johnson's foot injury is progressing well. While Johnson's Week 1 status is still up in […]

Chris Olave Returns To Practice On Wednesday

After leaving practice on Tuesday following a training camp scare where New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hip) landed on his hip, Olave returned to practice on Wednesday. Hopefully, this is more of a minor bump than anything that will linger throughout camp, but it's excellent news that the 24-year-old Olave returned to the […]

Joe Mixon Making Progress On Calf Injury, On Track To Resume Practicing

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears in Canton, OH. That said, Mixon has been making steady progress in his recovery from a minor quad injury that knocked him out of practices early in training camp. After being ruled out of the opening […]

Noah Brown Sits Out Practice, Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (undisclosed) was seen wearing a red shirt on Tuesday, which seems to indicate that he's unlikely to suit up for Thursday's Hall of Fame game when the Texans square off against the Chicago Bears in Canton, OH. With Brown wearing a red shirt, which indicates non-contact, it likely gives […]

C.J. Stroud Expected To Sit Thursday, Davis Mills Set To Play

The Houston Texans are expected to sit their starting units in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears in Canton, Ohio. That will certainly include second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, as the Texans are set to start backup quarterback Davis Mills. Replaced as the starter by last season's first-round pick Stroud, Mills figures to […]

J.J. McCarthy Will Get More First-Team Reps In Camp Eventually

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has taken a back seat to Sam Darnold during the opening days of training camp. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said today that McCarthy will eventually get some consistent first-team reps in camp, but that Sam Darnold had earned the right to get the bulk of them to this point. […]

Emari Demercado Firmly In The RB2 Conversation For The Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has firmly placed himself as a player in the training camp battle to be the team's RB2. Demercado has been subbing in for James Conner during first-team work with Michael Carter taking second-team work and 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson spelling Carter. Demercado was a regular contributor last season […]

Russell Wilson Returns To Limited Participation On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) returned to practice on Tuesday in a limited fashion, but the Steelers are going to take things slowly with him. Head coach Mike Tomlin did state that Wilson played some 7-on-7, but "not a lot" of 11-on-11 work. While Wilson is progressing well from his calf injury, it's expected […]