Bryce Young Draws Praise From Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young received a vote of confidence from wide receiver Adam Thielen after the veteran pass-catcher was traded to the Minnesota Vikings last week. "He's a great quarterback," Thielen said of Young. "You saw that at the end of last year." He also proceeded to commend Young for overcoming periodic struggles last […]

Broncos Being Smart With Dre Greenlaw

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that the team is being "smart" and "conservative" with how they manage linebacker Dre Greenlaw's workload. Greenlaw has a lengthy injury history, so Payton and his staff have decided that it's in their best interest to take some of the load off him before the season even begins. […]

Andy Reid Not Worried About Marquise Brown

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) "should be fine" despite missing all three preseason games, according to head coach Andy Reid. The Super Bowl-winning coach noted that he'd be a little more concerned if the injury pertained to a young receiver, but he's confident in Brown's ability to get back up to speed […]

Bears Experimenting with DJ Moore in Backfield

The Chicago Bears lined up wide receiver DJ Moore in the backfield several times throughout training camp, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. This is an interesting development, and it could be the product of Rome Odunze continuing to blossom into a top receiver. While Moore should remain atop the depth chart, Odunze's ascension could force […]

Rome Odunze Could Move All Around the Offense

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze could be deployed in different spots throughout the offense, wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El told ESPN's Courtney Cronin. The second-year receiver received praise for his versatility and athleticism, with Randle El noting that he thinks Odunze is "going to have a big year." Meanwhile, Cronin said that Odunze […]

Ikem Ekwonu Recovering From Appendectomy, Uncertain for Week 1

The Carolina Panthers will make a left tackle decision on Wednesday if Ikem Ekwonu (appendectomy) is ultimately unable to suit up for the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yosh Nijman and Brady Christensen are the leading candidates to start at left tackle in the event that Ekwonu isn't able to play. Nijman is […]

Dave Canales Comfortable With Panthers' Young Receivers

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales explained that he is comfortable with the team's younger receivers heading into the 2025 season, which is one reason why the team was willing to trade veteran Adam Thielen. Canales specifically alluded to the emergence of rookie Tetairoa McMillan, but the team expects to see productivity from its other […]

Raiders Sign Jeff Driskel to Practice Squad

The Las Vegas Raiders announced that they have signed free agent quarterback Jeff Driskel to their practice squad. The veteran signal caller is now on his ninth NFL team, albeit in a reduced capacity. He spent 2024 with the Washington Commanders but hasn't actually attempted a pass since 2023, when he was a member of […]

Quinshon Judkins Not Considering NCAA Return

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is not considering a return to college football, according to comments that Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot made during an appearance on PFT Live. Judkins still has not signed his rookie contract, and he continues to be the subject of an NFL investigation after a legal incident in Florida this […]

Luke Schoonmaker Clears Concussion Protocol

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker (concussion) was not listed on the team's injury report Monday, which indicates that he has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schoonmaker was sidelined for nearly two weeks while recovering, and now, he's back just in time for the season opener. The […]

Dallas Goedert Healthy for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (groin) was a full participant in Monday's practice. The team did not list him on the injury report, which indicates that he will play in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, barring a setback. The 30-year-old is looking to bounce back after an underwhelming 2024 season resulted in him […]

A.T. Perry Healthy After Making Significant Progress

Denver Broncos wide receiver A.T. Perry (undisclosed) has made "quite a bit" of progress since being activated from the PUP list, head coach Sean Payton told members of the media, including Luca Evans of the Denver Post. Perry didn't make the Broncos' initial 53-man roster, but he was brought back onto the practice squad. Plus, […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Returns to Practice Monday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) returned to practice on Monday, as expected. This falls in line with previous comments from head coach Sean Payton, who said Mims' groin injury was minor and that he would practice on Labor Day. Fans and fantasy managers can exhale a sigh of relief as the Broncos' […]

Tez Johnson Could Contribute Immediately

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson could carve out a role on offense as early as Week 1 this season. The rookie out of Oregon could see opportunities to contribute right away with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) temporarily sidelined. We saw Tampa Bay support three fantasy-relevant receivers at times last year, […]

Kalel Mullings Headed for Backup Role if Healthy

Tennessee Titans running back Kalel Mullings (ankle) is a strong candidate to operate as the team's No. 2 running back if he's healthy enough to play in Sunday's season opener against the Denver Broncos. There's a void on the depth chart behind Tony Pollard now that Tyjae Spears (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, […]

Will Howard Likely Headed for QB3 Role When Healthy

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (hand) remains in line to operate as the team's No. 3 quarterback once he's healthy enough to play. For now, Howard will miss the first four games of the regular season after being placed on injured reserve. However, once Pittsburgh activates him, he should replace Skylar Thompson as the third-string […]

Xavier Restrepo Still Has Dynasty Value Despite Being Cut

Tennessee Titans practice squad wide receiver Xavier Restrepo remains an intriguing stash in deeper dynasty leagues. Although Restrepo didn't make the Titans' 53-man roster, there are still reasons to be optimistic about his future in Tennessee. First of all, he was a priority target for the Titans as they filled out their practice squad, which […]

Efton Chism III Not a Reliable Option Despite Strong Summer

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III made the 53-man roster after a terrific preseason, and he could carve out a role as a physical pass-catching option over the middle of the field with the ability to rack up yards after the catch. However, he'll still need to earn opportunities in the Patriots' […]

Damien Martinez Faces Uphill Battle to Productivity

Seattle Seahawks running back Damien Martinez is unlikely to have much fantasy value this season after he was cut from the 53-man roster at the end of the preseason. Martinez did sign with the Seahawks' practice squad and could sign with any team's roster at any point, but even then, he'd likely occupy a depth […]

Javonte Williams - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX option ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Javonte Williams in the offseason to lead the backfield after they let former 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle sign with the Carolina Panthers. In 2023, Williams served as the primary back in Denver but was inefficient, totaling […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue Outlooks

The NFL season kicks off on Thursday night, as the Dallas Cowboys head on the road to face the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. The NFC East contest will be one of the most anticipated games of the season, as fantasy managers get their first look at the new faces joining their rosters. Potentially the most […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Xavier Worthy, Jakobi Meyers, Jaylen Waddle Outlooks

As fantasy football drafts wind down, it’s time to shift our focus toward Week 1 lineups. Many analysts and casual fantasy football players seemed to agree that the wide receiver position was very deep. While that’s great for drafting, it can become a real pain when setting lineups. Several receivers in play for gamers in […]

Is Tank Dell Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Every year, injuries play a critical role in defining fantasy football seasons. Given the physical nature of the game, a player can go down with a season-changing injury at any time, and unfortunately, that has happened to Tank Dell throughout his NFL career. Every manager attacks injuries a little differently. One strategy is to just […]

PPR Fantasy Football Sleepers: 11 Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

One of the most fun parts of fantasy football is hitting on a late-round player in your preseason draft. One of the least fun parts is taking a wild swing on someone, then cursing your past self 10 weeks later when you’re 4-6 and the running back you loved preseason has 11 total carries. So […]

TreVeyon Henderson Ahead of Schedule in Pass Protection?

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson "moves like a much more experienced veteran, especially in pass protection," according to Jourdan Rodrigue. It's worth noting that this is Rodrigue's opinion, but she also quotes an unnamed coach who said Henderson has the makings of "a star." Henderson's explosiveness and big-play ability are easy to […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Emeka Egbuka, Tetairoa McMillan, Rome Odunze Outlooks

Football is back! The NFL season gets underway on Thursday, September 4, so it's time to get your fantasy football lineups locked and ready to go for Week 1. Many players have been getting hyped coming into the season, and it's time to start seeing which of those players are really ready to make an […]

Ollie Gordon II Could Be a Late-Game Finisher?

An NFC scout told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that Miami Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II is a "big back with nimble feet" who "could help Miami salt away leads." At 6'2" and 225 lbs., Gordon II could be the perfect complement to Dolphins RB1 De'Von Achane (calf), who is undersized but has […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Jaylen Warren, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson Outlooks

Fantasy football draft season is just about over. That means it's time to turn our attention to Week 1. Start/sit decisions are never fun, but getting them right is crucial to weekly success. That is especially true at the running back position. Several players fantasy managers must figure out how to deploy this week are […]

Jerome Ford - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has been productive when put in a starting role. Last season, Ford opened the season as the team's starting running back and was productive at times. During the first five weeks, he averaged 11.9 PPR points per […]

Bhayshul Tuten Viewed As an "Explosive, Home-Run Hitter"

An AFC scout told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten is an "explosive, home-run hitter." A fourth-round pick out of Virginia Tech, Tuten averaged 6.3 rushing yards per attempt and scored 17 total touchdowns in his final collegiate season with the Hokies. He enters the year battling for […]