Commanders Place Brian Robinson On Reserve List

The Washington Commanders are placing rookie running back Brian Robinson on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, sidelining him for at least the first four games. This update comes as no surprise after the report that he was shot twice as the victim of a robbery. The decision to place him on IR removes the possibility of […]

Michael Thomas Expected To Play In Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) has not played football since December 13th, 2020, but the expectation is that he will be on the field in Week 1. The 29-year-old was described as "looking like his old self," before suffering a setback from a hamstring injury. Fortunately, it does not appear this will […]

Drake London Still Absent At Practice

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) exited their preseason opener about three weeks ago and has yet to return to practice. The 21-year-old was again missing on Wednesday, continuing to add concern for his Week 1 status. The eighth overall pick in this year's draft has already risen to the top of the depth […]

Buccaneers Place Ryan Jensen On Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed center Ryan Jensen (knee) on Injured Reserve, guaranteeing he'll miss at least the first four games. The team decided to put him on IR instead of the Physically Unable to Perform list in case the 31-year-old is able to return to action later in the season. This is a […]

Broncos Sign Russell Wilson To A Five-Year Extension

The Denver Broncos have signed quarterback Russell Wilson to a five-year extension, tying him to the team until 2029. The deal is reportedly worth $245 million with $165 million guaranteed. This marks the latest of several massive extensions provided to elite NFL quarterbacks. Denver acquired the 33-year-old earlier this offseason in a blockbuster trade with […]

Isaiah Spiller Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Isaiah Spiller (ankle) returned to practice on Tuesday. The 21-year-old exited their final preseason game and was sidelined from team activities. The fourth-round pick struggled to win the backup job while competing against Joshua Kelley during training camp, prompting the Chargers to name Kelley the No. 2 option. Spiller was […]

Sony Michel Meeting With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are meeting with free-agent running back Sony Michel on Wednesday. The former Dolphin was a surprise cut on Tuesday, despite a productive season as a member of the Super Bowl-champion Rams last year. The Georgia product totaled 208 carries for 845 yards and four touchdowns, adding 21 receptions for 128 yards […]

Panthers Sign Eddy Pineiro

The Carolina Panthers are signing free-agent kicker Eddy Pineiro to a one-year deal on Wednesday. The Panthers recently placed their starting kicker Zane Gonzalez on season-ending Injured Reserve, creating a need at the position. The Florida product remained unsigned during the 2020 season before joining the Jets for five games last year. The 26-year-old made […]

Dontrell Hilliard The Insurance Back For Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard was signed midway through the 2021 season to fill in for starter Derrick Henry. The 27-year-old was also competing with D'Onta Foreman, leading to mostly average performances, with the exception of a massive game in Week 12 when he rushed the ball 12 times for 131 yards and one […]

O.J. Howard Expected To Sign With Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to sign free-agent tight end O.J. Howard on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was recently cut by the Buffalo Bills but appears to have found a new home. He'll join teammate Hayden Hurst, who was signed by the Bengals earlier this offseason, adding additional depth for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. […]

AJ Dillon (RB, GB) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~45 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~53 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon entered last season as a high-end backup with upside but proved he's even more valuable than that. He finished as the RB21, rushing 187 times for 803 yards and five touchdowns, adding 34 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns […]

Fantasy Football Matchups Analysis and Players To Monitor - NFL Preseason Week 3

Welcome to the final preseason edition of our fantasy football matchups and Start Em, Sit Em column. We hope everyone had a great offseason and is excited for one more week of preseason football before the 2022 season officially begins. The first two weeks of the preseason have equipped us with a lot of information […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Preseason Updates For Week 3 - J.K. Dobbins, James Robinson, Elijah Mitchell, Cam Akers

Below, you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for running backs in the 2022 NFL preseason as of Wednesday, August 24th. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are important to monitor during training camp, including J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, James Robinson, Kenneth Gainwell, Elijah Mitchell, Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, and Kenneth […]

Is Kadarius Toney Injured or Healthy? Where Should I Draft Toney for Fantasy Football

In a very talented draft class, the New York Giants selected wide receiver Kadarius Toney 20th overall last year, as the fourth receiver off the board. Toney had an injury-plagued year in 2021, missing time in training camp from an injury to his hamstring before enduring injuries to his ankle, quad, abdomen, and shoulder, resulting […]

Dolphins Cancel Joint Practice Due To Illness

The Miami Dolphins decided to cancel their joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday due to a stomach bug going around the clubhouse. The team reported that several players are sick and were vomiting overnight. It's unclear when they'll resume practicing or whether this will have any impact on their final preseason game Saturday […]

Giants Cut Tight End Jordan Akins

New York Giants tight end Jordan Akins was cut by the team on Wednesday. NFL teams are working their way through the roster deadlines, resulting in several players around the league being released. The former Texan is one of the latest to experience this and will now be forced to search for a new team. […]

James Robinson "So Close" To Week 1 Return

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) has been steadily making progress during training camp. Last week, he was taking part in team drills and making open-field cuts/moves. When interviewed on Tuesday, the 24-year-old described himself as "so close" to being ready for Week 1. He also expressed that he is "itching to get out […]

Jalen Hurts Praised By Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has received a lot of positive reports from within the organization, and he's also getting noticed by opposing coaches. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel had lots of praise for the 24-year-old, saying, "I think he's really developing in his pass game. He's always been able to throw really well, […]

Tyron Smith Tears Hamstring, Out Indefinitely

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tryon Smith (hamstring) suffered a torn left hamstring in training camp practice on Wednesday. This was further clarified to be an avulsion fracture of the knee, meaning the hamstring tendon at the back of his knee was pulled off. The former All-Pro will reportedly require surgery and is expected to be […]

Jalen Tolbert (WR, DAL) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~135 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~145 ANALYSIS: Drafted 88th overall in the NFL draft, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is the newest addition to this potent offense. Despite having a more balanced attack and improved defense last season, Dallas still averaged 38.4 pass attempts per game, finishing 5th overall. They also traded away Amari […]

Mike Gesicki A Possible Trade Candidate

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki has been productive over his last two seasons but was recently brought up in trade discussions. The 26-year-old has reportedly been struggling to adapt to the new system being implemented by head coach Mike McDaniel, which might mean he's not the right fit. The Penn State product has cleared […]

CeeDee Lamb Back At Practice

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (toe) returned to practice on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a toe injury. The 23-year-old has been a rising star in the league and is expected to have a huge year. The Oklahoma product has finished with 70-plus catches and 900-plus yards in each of his first […]

Geno Smith, Drew Lock QB Competition Continues

Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks Geno Smith and Drew Lock have been competing to be under center in Week 1 ever since Lock was acquired from the Broncos earlier this offseason, and it appears the battle will continue. Head coach Pete Carroll said the team will take "all the time we need" to declare a starter. Smith […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. The Favorite To Back Up Elijah Mitchell

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. participated in only nine games last season, limiting his ability to make an impact. The 26-year-old returned in Week 9 and was productive in the four games he started, averaging 17 carries for 65 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. This included one blowup game in Week 14, featuring […]

Is Jameis Winston Healthy or Injured? Where Should I Draft Winston for Fantasy Football

Jameis Winston entered last season as the heir to Hall-of-Fame quarterback Drew Brees. Winston was on track for a nice season, until suffering a torn ACL (knee) in Week 7. The Saints were forced to patchwork together starters, utilizing Taysom Hill, Trevor Siemian, and even rookie Ian Book in Week 15. This experiment was very […]

Will Drake London Play Week 1? Should I Draft Him in Fantasy Football?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was drafted 8th overall as the first receiver off the board this year. London was in the midst of a monster season in his Junior year before fracturing his ankle, which ended his collegiate campaign. He entered the offseason healthy and fully recovered from that injury, but unfortunately experienced […]

J.J. Watt Tests Positive For COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and will miss the team's preseason game against the Ravens. Additionally, the 33-year-old will not travel with the team to Tennessee for the preseason finale against the Titans. The former Defensive Player of the Year has struggled with injuries in the latter […]

Jaylen Waddle Held Out Of Saturday's Contest

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) was held out of practice this week with an unspecified injury. The 23-year-old was listed as day-to-day, prompting the Dolphins to keep him out of the preseason game against the Raiders. The team reported it as a precaution. However, not knowing the injury or timeline for his return […]

Drew Lock Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (illness) entered health and safety protocols on Tuesday after contracting COVID-19. This caused him to miss Thursday's preseason game against the Bears, which he was initially scheduled to start. The 25-year-old was reported as feeling "really sick" on Friday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Fortunately, he returned to practice […]

Jameis Winston Returns To Practice

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot, knee) returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since injuring his foot nearly two weeks ago. The 28-year-old was already recovering from an ACL tear when he suffered the foot injury but is reportedly healthy enough to participate in 7-on-7 drills again. The Florida State product […]