Olamide Zaccheaus Surprises as Team's Second-Leading Receiver

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus was a surprise contributor in Monday night's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Zaccheaus was Chicago's second-leading receiver regarding receptions (four), yards (42), and targets (seven), but played far fewer snaps (30) than fellow wideouts DJ Moore (56) and Rome Odunze (63). The Bears' ground attack couldn't get much going […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 2 Include Hollywood Brown, Keenan Allen, Cedric Tillman, Troy Franklin

Welcome back to our fantasy football wide receiver waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the 2025 season. Did that feel as long for you as it did for me? Football is back (!), and opening week was not short of storylines. Everything we've planned for and adjusted to for the last seven months is […]

Dameon Pierce Places Fifth on Texans in Rushing

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce totaled five yards on his three carries in Sunday's 14-9 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He failed to bring in his lone target. Veteran Nick Chubb was the only Houston rusher to see more than three carries (13), and Pierce technically saw the second-most of his fellow […]

Justice Hill a Non-Factor in Sunday Night Shootout

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill handled two carries for a loss of 14 yards and corralled 1-of-2 targets for an additional three yards in his team's 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. The 27-year-old combined with backfield mate Rasheen Ali for a total of five opportunities as incumbent starter Derrick […]

Cedric Tillman Catches Cleveland's Lone Passing Score

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman caught 5-of-8 targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-16 loss to their division rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. The University of Tennessee product tied rookie running back Dylan Sampson and fellow wideout Jerry Jeudy for the second-most targets on the team, but arguably was the most productive […]

Juwan Johnson Absorbs 11 Targets in Loss to Cardinals

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson brought in 8-of-11 targets for 76 yards in his team's 20-13 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson's 11 targets were good enough for the team's second-leading number on a day when quarterback Spencer Rattler attempted 46 passes. The sixth-year pro closed out 2024 with back-to-back six-catch efforts […]

Tre Tucker Nabs Raiders' First Touchdown

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker hauled in 2-of-3 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 road win against the New England Patriots. The 24-year-old kicked off the scoring for the Raiders with a 26-yard touchdown reception on the team's opening drive, but didn't record his second catch until mid-way through […]

Malcolm Roach Lands on Injured Reserve

According to the team, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (calf) was placed on injured reserve due to a Grade 2 calf strain. That escalated quickly. Roach popped up on the Broncos' injury report with a limited session on Thursday after logging a full practice the day prior. On Friday, he was tagged with a […]

Zavier Scott Deemed Out for Season Opener

Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (ankle) has officially been ruled out for his team's road tilt with the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The former undrafted free agent picked up an ankle injury in the Vikes' preseason finale and did not log even a limited practice session ahead of their regular season opener. […]

Aidan Hutchinson Unlikely to Ink Extension Ahead of 2025

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is unlikely to strike a new deal with the team before the start of the regular season. Hutchinson has rapidly progressed through his rehab from a lower-leg fracture that derailed his 2024 campaign, but he is still playing on his rookie contract. Talks […]

Jameson Williams Extending Tenure in Motor City

The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Jameson Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $83 million extension, according to multiple sources. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported the news. Per Schultz, the deal includes $67 million in guaranteed money. It's an excellent move by Detroit, who picked up the wideout's fifth-year option back in April. […]

Nick Folk Not Worthy of a Week 1 Start

New York Jets placekicker Nick Folk is set for an unfavorable matchup this Sunday when his team squares off against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. Folk appeared in 14 games for the Titans last season, boasting an excellent 95.5% (21-of-22) rate on field goal tries and knocking through all 25 of his extra-point attempts. The 40-year-old […]

Jets D/ST in Prime Spot in Week 1

The New York Jets defense/special teams boasts a strong matchup in Week 1 when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. 2024 was a peculiar season for the team's defense. Despite yielding the third-fewest passing yards per game to opponents (192.6), they were a bottom-half unit in points allowed per game (23.8). The Jets' […]

Isaiah Davis Should Get Some Run in Week 1

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis will operate as the team's third option this Sunday when his team lines up against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. The South Dakota State product recently dealt with an ankle injury, but avoided the Jets' injury report this week as the organization gears up for their home opener. Before […]

Allen Lazard Not in Consideration Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard can't be trusted in fantasy for this week's home tilt with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lazard enters his third season with the Jets, a member of the team by way of longtime ex-teammate Aaron Rodgers. He was productive early in 2024, but fell victim to a chest injury and […]

Josh Reynolds a Sneaky Second Option in New York

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds is slated to make his Jets debut this Sunday when they take on the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Reynolds will play for his third team in three seasons after a brief stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024, operating as the Jets' de facto WR2 behind […]

Mason Taylor Draws Stout Steel Curtain in NFL Debut

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor will make his Jets debut this Sunday when his team hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. The 21-year-old rookie was an ascending talent during his time with LSU, garnering the role of a three-year starter. Taylor set the Tigers' single-season tight end reception record in his final […]

Braelon Allen an Asset to Monitor in Week 1

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is set to work behind incumbent starter Breece Hall in the team's opening matchup with the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. The Wisconsin alum handled a modest workload during his rookie season, combining for 482 yards and three total touchdowns on 111 touches. 2025 will be a different story, though, […]

Justin Fields Faces Formidable Former Squad

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will face stiff competition in Week 1 when he squares off against his former team, the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. New York's offense figures to take a run-centric approach this season, and that includes their new signal caller, who is capable of wondrous fantasy feats with his legs. His prowess […]

Breece Hall a Volatile Week 1 Option

New York Jets running back Breece Hall draws an unfavorable matchup this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers in his team's home opener. The Iowa State product is an uber-talented athlete, but he's set to share a larger portion of New York's backfield touches this season with second-year pro Braelon Allen, and potentially even Isaiah Davis […]

Garrett Wilson Due for Sluggish Start?

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson will be put to the test in Week 1 when his team squares off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at home on Sunday. Wilson is the clear-cut No. 1 option in Gang Green's passing attack and should again benefit from enormous volume in his fourth professional season. However, he'll […]

Myles Garrett Returns to Practice Friday

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett (hip) returned to practice Friday after sitting out the day prior. The Texas A&M product was a surprise addition to Thursday's practice report with a hip injury, but it doesn't appear to be a significant issue, as he was back out there the following day. It's worth noting that […]

Tyler Bass Missing Another Practice

Per the team, Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (hip, groin) will not practice on Friday. Bass will miss his second consecutive practice after logging a limited session to start the week. The 28-year-old has been dealing with a lingering hip injury this offseason that he has been unable to shake. While Bass hasn't been ruled […]

Christian Darrisaw Doesn't Practice on Thursday

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw (knee) logged a DNP on Thursday for the team's first official practice ahead of their Week 1 tilt with the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Darrisaw has been recovering from a significant knee injury he suffered last September and has reportedly looked "really good," according to head coach […]

Michael Penix Jr. "Ready" for Week 1

Despite not picking up any playing time during the preseason, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is all geared up for the team's Week 1 meeting with the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "I know when game day comes up, the whole game plan will be in. I'll be ready," said Penix Jr. The University of […]

Malik Nabers' Reps Limited Friday Due to "Tight" Back

According to New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) will have his reps limited at Friday's practice. Daboll notes that the 22-year-old's back is a "little tight," but he'll be good to go for Sunday's road meeting with the Washington Commanders. Nabers was able to steer clear of the team's […]

Ricky Pearsall Primed for "Year 2 Jump?"

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the San Francisco 49ers believe wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is "poised for a Year 2 jump." The former first-round pick dealt with a myriad of issues during his rookie campaign but is slated to handle a large workload in 2025 with the 49ers' wide receiving corps in shambles. Fellow wideout […]

Trevon Diggs' Reps to Be Limited Vs. Eagles

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (knee) will be on a pitch count in Thursday night's season opener against their division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. Diggs dealt with another significant injury in 2024 but has progressed more quickly than initially anticipated in his rehabilitation. While he'll suit up and […]

Travis Kelce "Ready to Rock" Ahead of 2025

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce did not remark on whether this would be his final season in the league Thursday, instead noting he's "ready to rock" ahead of the 2025 season."It's the last year on the contract, but I'm feeling young and ready to rock." The 35-year-old has notably lost weight this offseason […]

Emanuel Wilson Playing Second Fiddle to Open 2025

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has officially been named the team's backup option to open 2025, ahead of teammates Chris Brooks and the injured MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring). Wilson was the Pack's second-leading rusher in 2024 (502 yards), appearing in all 17 games during his second professional season. The 26-year-old flashed as he spelled […]