Tom Brady Raves About Connection With Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke fondly of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans on Tuesday. "I think we have a great connection and it's only going to get better," explained the veteran quarterback. Evans, a seven-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler, caught 70 passes for 1,006 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He exited […]

Le'Veon Bell Joins Ravens Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell to their practice squad. Bell opened 2020 with the Jets but was eventually cut loose and scooped up by the Chiefs. In total through 11 games last year, he amassed 466 scrimmage yards and just two touchdowns. The 29-year-old made three Pro Bowls and was […]

O.J. Howard Praised By Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke highly of tight end O.J. Howard (Achilles) on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran signal-caller noted that Howard has worked really hard to prepare for Week 1 following his injury. Brady also expects a big season out of the 26-year-old. Through just four games last season, the former first-round pick […]

DeVonta Smith Looking For A Quick Start In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith has an excellent matchup in his first real NFL game. Smith and the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Their defense can stop the running game very well, but they were easily exploited through the air last season. Smith is coming off one of the best […]

Danny Amendola Visits With Texans

The Houston Texans hosted free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola for a visit on Tuesday. Currently 35 years old, Amendola held out during free agency and the offseason in hopes of finding the right situation. Now with just over 48 hours until the regular season kicks off, Amendola and the Texans are mutually exploring their options. […]

Kerryon Johnson Works Out With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders hosted free-agent running back Kerryon Johnson for a visit on Tuesday. A former second-round pick, Johnson impressed as a rookie with the Lions in 2018 but saw his career go downhill due to injury. Last season, he amassed 71 touches for 368 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. The Madison Academy product […]

Kenneth Gainwell Could Have The Third Down Role

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Kenneth Gainwell could have a bigger role than expected as early as Week 1. Miles Sanders remains the starter and should see the most snaps in the Eagles backfield, but the coaching staff has made it clear that they don't plan to use Sanders as an every-down back. Gainwell was […]

Boston Scott May Have Fallen To Third On The Depth Chart

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott may have fallen to third on the running back depth chart and is likely no longer a fantasy option in most formats. Miles Sanders is the clear starter in the Eagles backfield, although the team has made it clear that they don't want to use him as an every-down […]

Miles Sanders Settled In As A Decent RB2 For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has always has upside to spare, but the way the Eagles have used him and say they will continue to use him this season severely limits his upside. Combine that with a Week 1 matchup against a Falcons defense that was fourth against opposing running backs last season, and […]

Tony Jones Jr. Receives Backfield Promotion

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. was promoted to the No. 2 role in the backfield when veteran Latavius Murray was released on Tuesday evening. While Jones, a 2020 undrafted free agent, saw the field for just five snaps as a rookie, he made tremendous strides during the preseason and was already pushing […]

Jalen Hurts A Solid Week 1 Fantasy Option

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has an outstanding option for Week 1 and should be in fantasy lineups as a QB1. Hurts and the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons, who allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks last season. With the Eagles expected to open up the passing game a bit more this […]

Brandon Aiyuk Not Expected To Return Punts Immediately

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) practiced on Monday. This marked his first practice session in 10 days. As Cam Inman of The Mercury News points out, the second-year receiver "is a punt return option, but I doubt they press him into double duty." As such, it looks like Aiyuk will open 2021 […]

Josh Jacobs Expected Back At Raiders Practice Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice this Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The team has not revealed why the 23-year-old Alabama product has missed the last two practices as Vegas preps to host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Jacobs recorded 273 carries […]

Dan Arnold A Sneaky Sleeper In Week 1

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold has sleeper appeal against the Jets in Week 1. Arnold is coming off a year where he set career-highs in targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns in 16 games for the Cardinals. Listed as Carolina's starter, the 26-year-old is poised for one of the largest workloads of his career, which […]

Latavius Murray Released By Saints

The New Orleans Saints have released running back Latavius Murray. The move came after the 31-year-old refused to take a pay cut on Sunday. Through two seasons in New Orleans, the former sixth-round pick amassed 1,704 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns. By cutting Murray, the Saints create $3.176 million in salary cap space while […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. An Intriguing DFS Option In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. is locked in as the team's third starting wideout heading into a favorable Week 1 matchup against the Jets. The Panthers' second-round draft choice, Marshall excelled as a playmaker for LSU, scoring 23 touchdowns over his last two seasons with the Tigers. The big-bodied receiver had a standout […]

Davante Adams Will Be WR1 Choice In Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will take on the Saints in Week 1. Adams is coming off an incredible season, posting 115 catches for 1,374 yards and 18 touchdowns. Now the impending free agent will face a Saints defense that allowed the 16th fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers last season. New Orleans […]

Cowboys Defense Not A Great Option In Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys defense is not a recommended fantasy option in Week 1 lineups. Starting the season off against Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs, the Cowboys defense is ranked in the bottom-five of fantasy defenses for the week. The main effect the Cowboys defense is expected to have this season […]

Greg Zuerlein A Decent Week 1 Kicking Choice

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is a decent kicking option for Week 1 fantasy lineups. With the Cowboys opening up the season against the Tampa Bay Bucs, Week 1 could quickly turn into a shootout with plenty of kicking opportunities for Zuerlein. "Greg the Leg" missed some time with a back injury, but isn't expected […]

Dalton Schultz Will Have More Competition This Season

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz was very good last season despite mostly awful quarterback play. This season, Dak Prescott is expected to provide top-tier quarterback play, but Schultz will likely be sharing time with Blake Jarwin. Jarwin was meant to be the starter last season, but he went down with a torn ACL in […]

Robby Anderson Could Enjoy Big Game Against Former Team

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson will look to build off of last year's strong campaign against his former team, the Jets, in Week 1 of the 2021 season. The Panthers agreed to a two-year, $29.5 million extension with Anderson after a career year that saw him place ninth in the league in targets with […]

Blake Jarwin Looking For A Healthy Week 1

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin is hoping for a much better Week 1 than he had last season, when he tore his ACL and was done for the year. This season, even though the Cowboys offense will certainly be better than it was, Jarwin will have to compete with Dalton Schultz, who emerged in […]

A.J. Dillon Will Be Backup Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon will serve as the team's backup Week 1 against the Saints. Dillon is looking to fill the shoes of departed teammate Jamaal Williams and rookie Kylin Hill also may be in the mix. The Packers will face a Saints defense that was brutal on opposing runners last season, […]

Aaron Jones Gets Stout Week 1 Matchup

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will kick off his 2021 season going up against a Saints defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. Jones signed a long-term extension in the offseason after posting 1,459 all-purpose yards and 11 total touchdowns last season. Now he will face a […]

Michael Gallup Should Have Some Week 1 Value

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup doesn't have the upside of some of his teammates, but should still be a solid lower-end option in a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Gallup was the overall WR29 while Dak Prescott was on the field last season, and he's certainly not being drafted as a […]

Aaron Rodgers A QB1 Call Against Saints

Green Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will kick off his 17th season against the Saints in Week 1. The reigning MVP will take the field after an offseason loaded with controversy, trade demands and uncertainty. But with that all behind him, the 37-year-old will take on a Saints defense that allowed the sixth fewest fantasy points […]

Could Justin Fields See The Field Week 1?

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will serve as the team's backup Week 1 against the Rams on Sunday Night Football. The Bears coaching staff wants to bring the rookie passer along slowly and will turn to veteran Andy Dalton first to take on a vaunted Rams defense. But there has been rumblings that Fields could […]

Jimmy Graham Will Be Touchdown-Dependent Week 1

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham will go up against a Rams defense that allowed the ninth fewest fantasy points to opposing tight end's last season. The veteran pass-catcher was a top-12 fantasy tight end last season, catching 50 passes for 456 yards and eight touchdowns. The 34-year-old was a menace in the red zone […]

Is Cole Kmet Ready To Step Up?

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will be tasked with raising his game to become the team's TE1 this season. The former second-round pick has battled a hamstring injury recently but all accounts have pointed towards Kmet having a strong camp. The Bears will go up against the Rams in Week 1 and Kmet will […]

D.J. Moore A Solid WR2 Against The Jets

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore has a favorable matchup on tap against the Jets in Week 1. Moore placed inside the top-20 wideouts in targets with 118 last season, totaling 66 catches for 1,193 yards and four touchdowns, along with a career-best 18.1 yards per reception. The 24-year-old looked the part of a target […]