Ronnie Stanley Downgraded To Out For Week 1

The Baltimore Ravens downgraded left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) from doubtful to out for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the New York Jets. Stanley put in two limited practices this week, but it wasn't enough for him to gain clearance to play this weekend after coming off season-ending ankle surgery last […]

Jalen Tolbert Not A Lock To Be Active Sunday Night?

105.3 The Fan's Bryan Broaddus said he's heard that Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert might be a healthy scratch in the Week 1 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night. CeeDee Lamb has given a lot of praise to Simi Fehoko and Noah Brown, while KeVontae Turpin will be active. […]

Cade Otton Continues To Receive Praise

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton may carve out a bigger role for himself this season. Although head coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich have previously stated they will utilize a committee approach, Otton has stood out. The rookie will mostly battle Cameron Brate and Kyle Rudolph this year for Tom Brady's […]

Raiders, Darren Waller Nearing Contract Extension

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and the team are "closing in" on a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Waller has two years remaining on his current deal but is looking to be compensated for his increased productivity over the years. The 29-year-old is coming off a down season, finishing the […]

Patriots Defense Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The New England Patriots defense/special teams will have the task of stopping a new and improved Miami Dolphins offense in Week 1. The Patriots allowed 50 points combined in both games against Miami last year. New England lost some key pieces on defense this offseason with star defensive back J.C. Jackson leaving. Sunday's over/under is […]

Harrison Butker Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Fooball

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is one of the top fantasy kickers heading into Week 1 against the Cardinals. Last season, Butker went 25-for-28 on field goal attempts and 47-for-49 on extra points. You usually want your fantasy kicker to play on a high-powered offense so you can maximize trips onto the other team's […]

Chiefs Defense Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The Kansas City Chiefs defense has some talent throughout the lineup, but a Week 1 matchup against a high-powered Cardinals team makes it tough to trust this team when it comes to fantasy. There will be times this season when you want to stream this defense, but most of those times are later in the […]

Nick Folk Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk converted 36 of his 39 field-goal attempts and 42 of his 47 extra-point attempts in 2021. He signed a two-year, $5 million contract to remain with the Patriots during the offseason. The 37-year-old was one of the most reliable kickers in fantasy last year. New England's offense could struggle […]

Travis Kelce Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce faces a tough matchup this week against an Arizona Cardinals defense that allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends last season. Kelce's talent and target share still makes him a top five tight end this week in season-long fantasy leagues though, so don't overthink the […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is an intriguing fantasy option for Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Tyreek Hill gone, the Chiefs need a deep weapon, and Valdes-Scantling could be that weapon, as he was often used in that way with the Packers. Consider MVS to be a flex option this week […]

Jonnu Smith Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith split routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Hunter Henry in their only preseason game together. He caught 28 of his 45 targets for 294 yards and only one touchdown in 16 games last season. The 26-year-old averaged 8.3 YAC per reception and owned just 9% of the team's […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster should be viewed as the team's top wideout heading into Week 1. The former Steeler is entering his sixth season in the NFL and has been a strong player when on the field, though last year he appeared in just five games. The Cardinals have some solid pieces […]

Hunter Henry Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry split routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Jonnu Smith in his only preseason game. He caught 50 passes for 603 yards and nine touchdowns (tied for the league lead) across 17 games in 2021. The 27-year-old was targeted 17 times in the red zone and is expected to […]

Isiah Pacheco Is Too Big Of A Risk In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Isiah Pacheco saw a lot of usage in the preseason, including ending things with a 10-carry, 52-yard effort against the Packers. His production led to a lot of preseason hype, but fantasy managers should temper expectations until we see how the workload shakes out in Week 1 against Arizona. […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Is RB3 Play In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire looks poised to start for the Chiefs this year, but until we get a sense of what his workload looks like, he should be considered a fantasy RB3. The former first-round pick played 10 games last year, finishing with 646 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns. He could wind […]

Patrick Mahomes Is Strong Week 1 Option

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes might not have Tyreek Hill to catch passes anymore, but he's still a top-end fantasy quarterback because of his accuracy, arm strength and his ability to stretch out plays.It's possible that his stock takes a small hit this season, but he'll still be one of the best quarterbacks in […]

DeVante Parker Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker will make his Patriots debut against his former team, the Miami Dolphins, in Week 1. The Patriots acquired Parker from the Dolphins during the offseason. The 29-year-old heads into the 2022 season as New England's No. 1 wide receiver. Miami's defense has been tough against WR1s with top […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was a very popular sleeper in 2022 fantasy drafts. He is in line to share early-down work in the team's backfield with Damien Harris. According to head coach Bill Belichick, "looking at all three downs" and the team "has to plan accordingly for that." It's a notable change […]

Damien Harris Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is in line to share early-down work in the team's backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson. According to head coach Bill Belichick, "looking at all three downs" and the team "has to plan accordingly for that." It's a notable change from the team's second preseason game, and it's a contrast […]

Mac Jones Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was sharp in the preseason finale, completing 9-of-13 passes for 71 yards with no touchdowns and one interception against the Raiders. New England's offense will look vastly different this season, with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels leaving the Patriots to coach the Las Vegas Raiders. Joe Judge and Matt Patricia […]

A.J. Brown Has Allergic Reaction To Bee Sting On Friday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (allergic reaction) was stung by a bee prior to Friday's practice. As a result, the wideout, who has been allergic most of his life, needed an EpiPen. While the 25-year-old did have some trouble breathing, he is expected to be ready to roll for the season opener against the […]

Azeez Ojulari Not Expected To Play In Season Opener

New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (calf) is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Titans. The 22-year-old is a game-time call. However, things aren't looking promising. Ojulari had a fantastic rookie year in 2021, finishing with 49 total tackles and eight sacks, so being without him will be a tough blow for […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Doubtful Versus Tennessee

New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) is a game-time call for the Week 1 opener versus the Titans. However, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the rookie isn't expected to play. Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL during the preseason and was projected to miss three to four weeks, so his anticipated absence on […]

Kyren Williams Out Six To Eight Weeks

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain during the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. As a result, he underwent surgery on Friday and will be out for six to eight weeks. The rookie played only one snap in Week 1, so fantasy managers never really saw him in action. […]

Velus Jones Jr. Doubtful For Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) isn't expected to play on Sunday during the season opener against the visiting 49ers. The rookie hasn't practiced all week because of a hamstring issue, so his official debut may not happen until Week 2, although that's up in the air as well. Nevertheless, with the team […]

Falcons Defense A Desperate Streaming Option In Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons defense was one of the worst units in 2021. They had the fewest sacks in the NFL with 18 and were 20th in interceptions with 12. However, Atlanta made some improvements to their defense in the offseason. They added several veterans, including cornerback Casey Hayward and linebacker Rashaan Evans. The Falcons also […]

Cedrick Wilson Jr. - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson will operate as the team's No. 3 option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Week 1. The former Dallas Cowboy turned in 45 catches for 602 yards and six touchdowns in 2021, and he also had value in the rushing attack and on special teams. Wilson finished as […]

Raheem Mostert - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is gearing up for Sunday's season opener against the New England Patriots. The veteran back is set to make his Dolphins debut as the No. 2 option behind Chase Edmonds. Even though Mostert won't draw the start in Week 1, he has upside as a veteran presence in a […]

Younghoe Koo – Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo was a top fantasy kicker in 2020. He made all but two of his 39 field goal attempts that year. Unfortunately, the Atlanta offense struggled in 2021, and his numbers regressed. Koo made 93.1% of his field goal attempts last season but had only 29 tries in 17 games. However, he was […]

Kyle Pitts Could Have A Disappointing Opening Week 1

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is coming off a historic rookie season. He had 1,026 receiving yards last year, the second-most by a rookie tight end. However, the former fourth overall pick had only one touchdown in 2021. Despite the lack of touchdown production, Pitts was one of the top tight ends last season. Unfortunately, he […]