Ross Dwelley Offers Value In Deeper Leagues

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley represents an intriguing player to stash in deeper fantasy leagues, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. While Dwelley is stuck behind George Kittle on the depth chart, it's no secret that the latter's physical style of play subjects him to injuries. If Kittle were to go down […]

Jakobi Meyers Was 'Best Receiver In Camp'

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers stood out as the team's "best receiver in camp," according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. While Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne received big money during free agency, it was Meyers who performed the best and built the strongest rapport with Mac Jones this summer. With the mobile […]

Myles Gaskin Could Thrive In Rotation

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin is poised for a strong season regardless of whether Malcolm Brown and Salvon Ahmed play a role in 2021, according to Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic. There was initially some doubt about Gaskin's outlook after Brown thrived in Week 1 of the preseason, but Kapadia offers some faith in […]

Kenyan Drake Offers Upside In Change-Of-Pace Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake could see significant usage despite being listed as Josh Jacobs' backup, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. While Jacobs, the incumbent starter, will handle the duties of a lead back, Drake offers upside as someone who can provide a change of pace. Specifically, Reed notes that the […]

Dan Arnold Drawing Hype As Fantasy Sleeper

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold represents an intriguing sleeper option in fantasy football leagues, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Arnold inked a deal with the Panthers this offseason after splitting parts of three seasons with the Saints and Cardinals. Through 16 games in Arizona last season, the Wisconsin-Platteville product caught 31 passes […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Should Be Ready For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (torn ACL) is expected to be active for Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Beckham, who tore his ACL last October, stood out during practice and could be headed for a huge bounce-back season. Assuming he's capable of a full workload, the LSU product figures to […]

Kenneth Gainwell Could See A Significant Workload

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders will open the season as the Eagles' starting running back, but Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell could also see significant workloads. Specifically, Gainwell has a chance "to emerge as the primary pass-catching threat out of the backfield" if Sanders' preseason struggles continue, according to Bo Wulf of The Athletic. […]

Dolphins Release Linebacker Benardrick McKinney

The Dolphins have released linebacker Benardrick McKinney, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Miami acquired McKinney and a seventh-round pick from the Texans earlier this offseason, but the marriage is now over after less than six months. This preseason, the 28-year-old made two tackles and was listed as the starting linebacker on the Dolphins' […]

Malcolm Butler 'Mulling Retirement' Amidst Personal Situation

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler "is dealing with a personal situation that has him mulling retirement," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While further details are unknown, Butler has been away from the team for several days. The Super Bowl-winning cornerback joined Arizona this offseason after four seasons with the Patriots and three with the […]

Collin Johnson Offers Fantasy Upside as Red-Zone Weapon

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson has emerged as an under-the-radar weapon that could provide value for fantasy managers. Andy Staples of The Athletic identified Johnson as the Jaguars' biggest fantasy football sleeper, adding that he expects "the 6-foot-6 receiver from Texas to be a frequent red-zone target." He finished 2020 with just 18 catches […]

Rondale Moore May Quickly Move Up The Depth Chart

It was clear that the Cardinals had a vision for Rondale Moore when they selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic opines that the Purdue product could receive a significant portion of Larry Fitzgerald's vacated targets, potentially more than anyone else on the team. Jones […]

Cam Newton Looking Like Patriots' Starting Quarterback

While Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 1, Jeff Howe of The Athletic notes that the job will likely go to Cam Newton. The 32-year-old started all three preseason games and played alongside the first-team offense during Sunday's preseason finale. Meanwhile, all of rookie Mac Jones's reps […]

Trey Lance Set to Miss One Week With 'Chip' in Finger

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) suffered a small "chip" fracture, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The injury should heal on its own over the next week. The No. 3 overall pick appeared in all three preseason games, going 19-for-41 with 276 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 16 rushing […]