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Tyquan Thornton Sees Increased Role on Friday Night
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was given a larger opportunity on Friday evening during their contest against the Chargers, following the injury to top wideout Xavier Worthy. Worthy suffered a shoulder injury in the opening quarter, which paved the way for Thornton to have a significant role in the season opener. Quarterback Patrick […]
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Tristan Wirfs Ruled Out for Season Opener
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Wirfs is working his way back from offseason knee surgery and was initially expected to miss time at the start of the season. However, earlier in August, Wirfs was activated off the PUP list, which suggested […]
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Cade Otton Cleared for Week 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (groin) is off the injury report and cleared for Sunday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. The top tight end opened the week as a limited participant due to a groin injury on Wednesday. However, Otton was able to log back-to-back full sessions on Thursday and Friday and […]
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Andrew Thomas Doubtful for Sunday
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Washington Commanders. Thomas opened the week as a limited participant but was downgraded on Thursday to a non-participant. However, the former fourth overall pick was able to practice in a limited capacity on Friday, which keeps the door […]
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Isaac TeSlaa Cleared for NFL Debut
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (illness) does not carry an injury designation into their Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The rookie wideout was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to log a full session on Friday and avoid a questionable tag into the […]
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Jauan Jennings "Good-to-Go" in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is off the injury report and will suit up in their Week 1 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. Earlier on Friday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that regarding Jennings's status, he is "really confident" and that he's "gotten better and better throughout the week", and "I'm excited […]
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Christian McCaffrey "Feels Great" Amid Questionable Tag
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) said he "feels great" despite carrying a questionable tag into Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The star running back was not listed on Wednesday's initial injury report but was downgraded to limited on Thursday. However, on Friday, McCaffrey took a further step back, as he […]
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Christian McCaffrey Seen Working on Side Field During Friday's Practice
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) is working on the side field, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. The star running back was limited during Thursday's practice due to a calf injury after not being listed on the report on Wednesday. Maiocco noted that McCaffrey was not with his teammates […]
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Tony Pollard - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard was quite productive operating in the lead role in 2024 and is poised to remain in the top spot on the depth chart in 2025. Last season, in his first year with the Titans, Pollard totaled 1,079 yards […]
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Trey Benson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues (bench stash) POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson had a limited role during his rookie season. In 2024, the former 66th overall pick ran the ball just 63 times as he served as the clear backup to workhorse James Conner. In this limited role, […]
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Romeo Doubs - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end WR3 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has posted back-to-back 600-yard campaigns, serving as a reliable option in the passing attack. While he has never shown elite upside, Doubs has been a dependable option for quarterback Jordan Love. In 2024, Doubs caught 46 […]
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Myles Garrett Does Not Practice with Hip Injury
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (hip) was held out of practice on Thursday due to a hip injury. This is worth closely monitoring as the superstar defensive end was not limited during Wednesday's initial practice session. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status on Friday, as he may carry a questionable tag […]
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Isaac TeSlaa Remains Limited on Thursday
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (illness) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor TeSlaa's status during Friday's session, as he was also limited during Wednesday's practice. During the preseason, the Arkansas product flashed upside and was able to make a strong case to open the regular […]
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Alec Pierce Not on Injury Report
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) was not listed on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday. This is an excellent sign for the fourth-year wideout as he was diagnosed with a groin injury in August. In addition, Pierce was also a full participant during Thursday's practice, further suggesting he will be a full-go […]
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Micah Parsons Expected to Play in Week 1
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (back) is expected to play in Week 1 when the Packers face the Detroit Lions. Parsons has been dealing with a back injury throughout the week but is expected to play through the injury. The star defenseman was a limited participant during Thursday's session, but is on track […]
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Jalen Carter Ejected from Thursday's Contest
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The former first-round pick was ejected from the contest before logging a snap as he was seen spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. The 24-year-old is slated to have a significant role on the Eagles defensive line this season. In […]
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Adam Thielen - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: The 35-year-old was recently traded back to his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Thielen spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Vikings before moving to Carolina for two seasons. In 2023, Thielen enjoyed a solid debut season in Charlotte, totaling […]
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Marquise Brown - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The veteran wideout, Marquise Brown, inked a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2024 season, but was rarely active for them as he dealt with a shoulder injury. He was only able to appear in two regular seasons, but was […]
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Jayden Reed - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues (check injury reports) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 with upside ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers Jayden Reed has flashed immense upside at times during his first two NFL seasons. However, at times, Reed has not seen consistent targets and has seen his fantasy production remain unstable. In 2024, Reed emerged as […]
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Josh Downs - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has flashed immense upside at times during his career, but has seen his potential capped due to subpar quarterback play. During his rookie season in 2023, Downs totaled 771 yards and two scores on 68 receptions. In […]
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Keon Coleman - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman flashed upside at times during his debut season but was rarely consistent. During his first four games, he averaged a mere 6.7 PPR points per game. However, over his next four, he would begin to find […]
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Jordan Mason - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The 26-year-old inked a two-year contract worth $10.5 million in the offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Mason has spent his entire three-year NFL career in San Francisco. Through its first two seasons, Mason ran the ball just 41.5 times per season. However, in […]
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Elic Ayomanor - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Titans bolstered their wide receiver room by adding Elic Ayomanor out of Stanford in the fourth round of the draft. Ayomanor spent his entire collegiate career with Stanford. In 2023 and 2024, Ayomanor averaged a strong 922.0 receiving yards per season and found the […]
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Will Jordan Addison Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has enjoyed an impressive start to his NFL career. Through his first two seasons, Addison has found the back of the end zone 19 times in just 32 games. However, the wideout was recently hit with a suspension due to violating the league's Substance Abuse Policy. When is Addison […]
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Kenny Pickett Logs Full Practice on Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) logged a full practice on Wednesday and is cleared to suit up in Week 1 when the Raiders face the New England Patriots. Pickett began the offseason with the Cleveland Browns but was traded to the Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. The former first-round pick has […]
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Jaylen Waddle Not on Injury Report
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was not included on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the former first-round pick missed time in camp due to an injury. However, seeing him not on the team's first injury report suggests he is not in any danger of […]
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Dont'e Thornton Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders added two wide receivers in the draft, Jack Bech in the second round and Dont'e Thornton Jr. in the fourth. However, the fourth-rounder appears to have not only surpassed Bech on the depth chart but has claimed a starting role […]
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Austin Ekeler - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2 in PPR leagues/flex in standard leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler served as the primary pass-catching back in his debut season in D.C., but appears poised to take over the lead role this season. In 2024, Ekeler saw most of his opportunities in […]
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Isaac TeSlaa - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)
BALLER MOVE: Sit in most leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/Bench Stash ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has made a name for himself in the preseason and is making a strong case to open his rookie season in a starting role. The Lions selected TeSlaa in the third round with the 70th overall pick […]
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Is Deshaun Watson Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been unable to find success in Cleveland after signing a record-breaking contract with the Browns. During the 2024 campaign, Watson threw for a career-low five touchdown passes and added three interceptions over just seven games before suffering a ruptured Achilles. Will Watson return to the field this season? Has […]
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