Chris Conley Earns Shoutout From Head Coach, Could Push For Bigger Role

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley drew praise from head coach Kyle Shanahan earlier this week. Shanahan was asked how the 49ers would approach the wide receiver position in the event that Brandon Aiyuk doesn't suit up for the team in Week 1 and beyond. He expressed confidence in the team's in-house options at […]

Tucker Kraft To Have Big Role In 2024

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to have a big role within the offense this season, according to an observation from Zach Kruse of Packers Wire. Ever since returning from offseason surgery, Kraft has wasted no time making an impact in training camp. Green Bay has utilized him in the passing game […]

Jalen McMillan Expected To Be Buccaneers' WR3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan appears set to rank third on the depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. "It's a foregone conclusion among reporters he's won [the] WR3 job," tweeted Adam Levitan of Establish The Run. Jenna Laine of ESPN echoed this sentiment in a recent article, writing, "McMillan will line […]

Isaiah Spiller, Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson All Vying For RB3 Role

The Los Angeles Chargers continue to have a heavily-contested competition for the No. 3 running back role, according to Eric Smith of the team's official website. Smith notes that it's possible the team carries four running backs, but that's far from a given. In the event that they stick with three, the team will deploy […]

Malachi Corley Will Contribute As Gadget Player, Projects To Be WR5

New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley "can contribute immediately as a screen [and] gadget player, a la Deebo Samuel," according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Evidently, the rookie is expected to have a role within the offense as early as Week 1. However, Cimini also notes that Corley still projects as the Jets' WR5, […]

Broncos View Audric Estime As Eventual Three-Down Back

The Denver Broncos believe that running back Audric Estime can become a three-down back following some development, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. Specifically, the team would like to see him "smooth out some rough edges as a receiver and get more consistent in pass protection" before deploying him on a three-down basis. Estime ran […]

Should I Draft Najee Harris or Jaylen Warren for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Steelers RB1 for 2024?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' backfield didn't undergo many changes this offseason. Outside of a few minor moves, the Steelers are returning the same running back core that they had throughout the 2023 season. That means Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren will enter 2024 as the Steelers' top two running backs. Harris, a former first-round pick, is […]

Will Jahmyr Gibbs Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as one of the league's top fantasy players as a rookie last season. However, Gibbs appeared to suffer an injury during training camp, creating plenty of questions about his availability for Week 1 of the NFL season. Will Jahmyr Gibbs be healthy enough to play in Week 1? […]

Ethan Bosacker Strikes Out 12 In Scoreless Gem

Kansas City Royals starting pitching prospect Ethan Bosacker was the club's 13th-round pick in 2023. He's been quite impressive in the minors so far, pitching primarily out of the rotation but earning a flurry of bullpen looks, too. The right-hander boasts a low-90s fastball with good sinking action, as well as a complementary slider in […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]

Jelani Woods To Miss Significant Time

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (toe) will miss "considerable time," head coach Shane Steichen told Stephen Holder of ESPN.com. "I don't have a timetable on it," Steichen explained. Holder added that Woods' absence will extend into the regular season and could impact roster decisions. The Colts have plenty of options with Woods, including a […]

Commanders Pleased With Pairing Of Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is confident in the backfield's one-two punch of Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, according to Adam Schultz of Athlon Sports. "I watch [Ekeler] and I'm like, 'This guy is tremendous,'" Kingsbury said. He's as quick and as fast and as strong as I've seen him. Have just been […]

Uncertainty Surrounds Talks Between Bengals, Ja'Marr Chase

Extension talks between the Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase have been "mysterious," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This situation is particularly unique because, as Schefter notes, Chase still has two years left on his current contract. That's what makes these negotiations different from those between the Dallas Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb, as well […]

Keon Coleman Meeting Bills' Expectations

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has been "able to do everything physically that the offense has asked of him," offensive coordinator Joe Brady told the media on Tuesday. Brady noted that Coleman, a rookie, is still learning and adapting to how NFL cornerbacks will guard him. This promising review of the first-round pick doesn't […]

49ers Still At Standstill With Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams

The San Francisco 49ers continue to remain apart from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams in regard to contract negotiations. Asked about the two players Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media, "Zero updates. Nothing has changed." It remains fascinating to watch this entire situation unfold as both players remain absent […]

Juwan Johnson Activated From PUP List Tuesday

The New Orleans Saints have activated tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) from the PUP list, according to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune. All signs point to Johnson being active for Week 1. The 27-year-old is coming off an uneventful season in which he caught 37 passes for 368 yards and four touchdowns. There had been […]

How Do The Fantasy Football Playoffs Work? When Do They Start?

Every fantasy football manager dreams of winning their league championship, but that can't happen without first making the playoffs. In fact, missing the fantasy playoffs often comes with its fair dose of embarrassment, especially in formats where at least half of the league makes the bracket. But how do the fantasy football playoffs work? When […]

Javon Baker Targeted Four Times In Loss

New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker was targeted four times during Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he finished the contest with just one catch for 12 yards. Even though the rookie's production was limited, fantasy managers should pay most attention to the fact that he tied for the team lead in […]

Kayshon Boutte Paces Patriots Receivers Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte turned four targets into three catches for 23 yards during Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. His longest play was a 13-yard reception. Boutte was the Patriots' most productive pass-catcher in the contest, leading the team in receptions and yards while tying for the most targets. The […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Leads Backfield Thursday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 18 yards on six carries during Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was not targeted in the passing game. Stevenson, of course, saw all of his reps come with the first-team offense. Even though he only played in the first quarter, he led the […]

Jacoby Brissett Throws Costly Pick Thursday

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed just three of seven passes for 17 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception during Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Brissett played the entire first quarter, leading three unsuccessful drives, the middle of which saw the Patriots move close to the goal line before Brissett threw a […]

Drake Maye Rushes For Touchdown In Preseason Loss

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed six of 11 passes for 47 yards during Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also showed off some mobility, rushing four times for 15 yards and adding a touchdown on the ground. After an uninspiring performance over a limited sample size last week, Maye earned more […]

Tanner Schobel Launches Four Homers In Big Week

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Tanner Schobel is a Virginia Tech product who has made a significant impression in affiliated ball. He has struggled to adjust to Double-A pitching, but there's still a lot to like about his swing and pitch recognition. Defensively, he has boasted plenty of versatility and has a good chance to stick […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]

Joe Mixon Returns To Practice Sunday

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quad) returned to practice on Sunday following a multi-week absence, according to a video from Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Acquired from the Cincinnati Bengals during the offseason, Mixon now appears to be 100 percent and on track to lead the Houston backfield when the NFL season kicks off in […]

Spencer Rattler Treated For Slight Thigh Bruise

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (thigh) missed practice on Sunday, according to NFL insider Nick Underhill. The rookie signal-caller reportedly suffered a slight thigh bruise, but he received treatment on Sunday and is expected to return for the Saints' next practice. One would have to imagine that Rattler suffered the injury during the Saints' […]

Dak Prescott Expects To Practice Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) expects to practice when the team returns to the field on Tuesday, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. The veteran quarterback clarified that his ankle is "fine" even though soreness held him out of Dallas' preseason opener. Given that Prescott will practice on Tuesday, fantasy managers can let […]

Rasheen Ali Sustains Stinger In Game, Misses Sunday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) sustained a stinger partway through Friday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun. As a result, he was absent from practice on Sunday. Ali rushed a whopping 10 times in the contest but was held to just 26 yards on the […]

Raiders To Name Starting Quarterback Next Saturday

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce expects to name his starting quarterback for Week 1 after the conclusion of next Saturday's preseason contest against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com. The competition is between incumbent starter Aidan O'Connell and free agent acquisition Gardner Minshew II, and it's possible that Pierce won't […]

Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Boston Scott - Fantasy Football Outlook for Los Angeles Rams RBs in 2024

The Los Angeles Rams found success running the ball last year, benefitting from Kyren Williams' apparent breakout, especially when playmakers like Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford were sidelined with injuries. (Of course, Williams himself missed time with an injury, too.) Los Angeles made a significant addition to their backfield this offseason, selecting Michigan's Blake Corum […]