LeQuint Allen Jr.'s Role Looking Secure

With the Jacksonville Jaguars trading Tank Bigsby to the Eagles on Monday, their running depth chart gained a little breathing room. The team now lists Travis Etienne Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, and LeQuint Allen Jr. on the active roster, and if Sunday's matchup against the Panthers is any indication, Allen could find himself involved in the […]

Jake Tonges Could be Necessary to Niners' Offense

With the San Francisco 49ers placing All-Pro tight end George Kittle (hamstring) on the IR on Tuesday, the team is left with only Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges at the position. While fullback Kyle Juszczyk could be asked to handle an expanded role, it was the fourth-year tight end Tonges who stepped in on Sunday […]

Kenneth Gainwell's Increased Role Could Continue

Going into the season as a fantasy afterthought, Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Kenneth Gainwell was the running back on the field for the majority of his team's Week 1 snaps. In a back-and-forth matchup with the New York Jets, Gainwell saw 29 snaps to Jaylen Warren's 25. While Warren did lead the position in carries and […]

RJ Harvey is a Rookie of the Week Nominee

Broncos running back RJ Harvey is one of five offensive players nominated as Rookie of the Week following the first game of his NFL career. Harvey was used sparingly in the Broncos' Week 1 victory over the Titans, carrying the ball only six times. However, he was able to turn those six carries into 70 […]

Elic Ayomanor Sees a Heavy Target Share

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor saw seven targets come his way on Sunday, trailing only first-round picks Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillan amongst rookies at the position in Week 1. Unfortunately, he was only able to convert those looks into two receptions for 13 yards against a stout Denver defense. Ayomanor's heavy workload […]

Cade Stover Out with a Broken Foot

Houston Texans second-year tight end Cade Stover (foot) broke his foot in Sunday's game against the Rams and will be out indefinitely. On a day where the Texans' passing attack found limited success, Stover led the team with four catches, which he turned into 22 yards. After a quiet rookie season, it's unlikely Stover was […]

Kayshon Boutte Says He Feels Like a First-Round Pick

In speaking with reporters on Monday, New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte sent a reminder that at one point in his college career, he was considered a first-round talent. Following two surgeries to repair a broken ankle and a disappointing final season at LSU, he was drafted by the Patriots in the 6th round […]

Isaac TeSlaa to See an Increased Workload

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was on the field for only three snaps on Sunday, but he was able to convert his lone target into an acrobatic 13-yard touchdown grab. According to head coach Dan Campbell, the team would like to use him more going forward. TeSlaa was limited in practice throughout the […]

Russell Wilson Remains the Giants Starter

Russell Wilson will get the start at quarterback for the New York Giants when they face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. Head coach Brian Daboll revealed on Monday that no change is imminent at the position, following a Week 1 performance that saw Wilson complete fewer than 50% of his passes at a paltry […]

Ikem Ekwonu Doubtful Following Appendectomy

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ikem Ekwonu (appendectomy) is not expected to play in Sunday's season opener against the Jaguars. Ekwonu underwent emergency surgery in late August to remove his ruptured appendix. While a recovery timeline has been up in the air to this point, he was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report. With […]

Malik Nabers Cleared to Play on Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) was not given a game status on the team's final Week 1 injury report despite sitting out Friday's practice. With no injury designation, he is expected to be a full go on Sunday when the Giants open their season against the Commanders. Nabers has experienced minor ailments […]

L'Jarius Sneed Questionable Against Broncos

Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) is listed as questionable on Friday, following a week of limited practices. Sneed underwent an offseason knee procedure to clean up a prior injury and began training camp on the PUP list. A quad injury cost Sneed most of his 2024 season, allowing him to play in only the […]

Justin Shorter Signed to Raiders' Active Roster

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a series of back-of-roster moves, elevating third-year wide receiver Justin Shorter to the active roster and signing veteran receiver Phillip Dorsett to fill his spot on the practice squad. The Raiders were able to open a roster spot after moving Amari Cooper to the Reserve/Retired list following his unheralded […]

Darnell Mooney to be a Game-Time Decision

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) has been listed as questionable on Friday's injury report and will be a game-time decision, according to head coach Raheem Morris. Mooney missed almost all of training camp after injuring his shoulder making a diving catch during the first practice of the summer. Mooney told reporters on Thursday […]

Travis Hunter Predicted to See a Heavy Workload

In breaking down his predictions for the 2025 season, Jacksonville Jaguars beat writer John Shipley believes that first-round pick Travis Hunter will play close to 80% of his team's offensive snaps and 60-70% on defense. Hunter's unique talents have been on display throughout his college career, pre-draft process, and training camp. The largest question mark […]

Sneaky WR1s Who Cost Less - Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Smash ADPs

2025 drafts feel a little different. At the onesie positions, the top-shelf talent is too good to ignore. We’ve got three locked-and-loaded tight ends who are actually worth early capital. There are four, maybe five, quarterbacks who check both the “league winner” and “safe floor” boxes. Layer in one of the strongest rookie running back […]

IDP Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates or Avoids: 6 Defensive Players to Target or Fade (2025)

One of the biggest knocks on IDP fantasy football is that it lacks uniformity. Every league has its own unique quirks, with some starting two linebackers and others starting five. Some treat a sack like a Black Friday flat screen, while others can barely be bothered to acknowledge the play. The result is a landscape […]

Who Should I Draft? Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Austin Ekeler Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Washington Commanders just served up a fresh new batch of backfield value. In trading Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers, they cleared out 207 touches from the 2024 season, including 24 from inside the 10-yard line, where seven of Robinson’s team-leading eight rushing TDs were scored. On a team currently favored to […]

Ricky White III Not Projected to Stick with Seahawks

After trading away veteran wide receiver D.K. Metcalf and letting Tyler Lockett walk in free agency, the Seattle Seahawks spent Day 3 draft picks on rookie receivers Tory Horton and Ricky White III. While Horton has all but assured himself of a meaningful spot on the team, White has had an uneventful summer, and he […]

Tez Johnson Vying to Make History

After catching 12 passes and a touchdown in his two preseason appearances, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has put himself in a good position to make the team's initial 53-man roster. If he does, he will make history as the lightest NFL player to have ever weighed in at the Combine. Officially […]

Trevon Diggs Moved to Active Roster

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) has passed his physical and been moved from the team's PUP list to the active roster, signaling he has a chance to play in Week 1. The former All-Pro suffered a season-ending knee injury late in the year and has spent much of the offseason rehabbing. While the move […]

Mitchell Evans Thought to Have Earned Depth Role

The Carolina Panthers spent a late fifth-round pick on Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans, and he's believed to have shown enough through his first training camp to stick with the team in a depth role. While he caught only one pass in his two preseason appearances, he acquitted himself well enough as a blocker […]

Patriots Eyeing Tommy DeVito for Third QB Spot?

The New England Patriots made their first round of roster cuts on Friday, and among the six players released was undrafted quarterback Ben Wooldridge. The move left the team with only Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs currently manning the position. While Wooldridge is a candidate to return as a practice squad player, New England will […]

Skyy Moore Eager for Fresh Start

Fourth-year wide receiver Skyy Moore is looking to put the past behind him and start anew, following last week's trade from the Kansas City Chiefs to the San Francisco 49ers. Moore was a second-round pick by the Chiefs in 2022, but he could not find a consistent role in Andy Reid's offense, and he was […]

Tyler Shough Confident in His Ability to Lead

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough believes he has shown enough through training camp practices and preseason games to lead his team. The Saints are the only team yet to announce their Week 1 starter at quarterback. While Jake Haener has an outside shot at the job, the belief around camp is that the […]

Aireontae Ersery Has Tools to Become a Great Lineman

The Houston Texans spent their second-round pick on Minnesota offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery, and he has since drawn the praise of journalists and teammates alike. Former first-round pick and 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year was asked on Saturday which rookies had impressed him through camp, and he didn't hesitate to name Ersery. He quickly […]

Gunnar Helm the Highest-Rated Titans Player

With all teams now through the preseason and working on roster cuts, Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm was his team's highest-rated preseason player. Playing in all three contests, Helm did most of his damage in the second game against the Falcons, in which he caught four balls for 48 yards and a score. […]

Jordan Phillips Expected to Sign with Bills

Veteran defensive lineman Jordan Phillips visited the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and is expected to sign a deal with the team later this week. The 32-year-old has played parts of five seasons in Buffalo over three separate stints with the team. The former second-round pick recorded 9.5 sacks with the Bills in 2019, but has […]

La'el Collins Released by Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing veteran offensive lineman La'el Collins. Collins originally joined the Cowboys in 2015 as an undrafted free agent, and he started 71 games for them over six seasons, both at guard and predominantly at left tackle. He started 15 games for the Bengals in 2022 before suffering a torn ACL and […]

Tahj Brooks Has Flashed in Camp and Earned a Role

Cincinnati Bengals' sixth-round rookie running back Tahj Brooks has done enough through camp to earn the top backup spot on the latest 53-man projection. Chase Brown showed down the stretch last season that he can thrive in a workhorse role. ESPN's Ben Baby projects that the team will keep only three running backs on their […]