Drake Maye has "Positive" Training Camp but Didn't Take "Huge Leap"

According to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had "a relatively positive training camp" this summer, "but maybe he didn't take that huge leap that a lot of people expected him to -- or that I expected him to." Kyed also mentioned that there were "growing pains." Maye did […]

Packers Acquire Micah Parsons, Sign him to Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers are acquiring All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday and have agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract extension with him, including $136 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's unclear at this time what the Cowboys received in return, but it includes two first-rounders. […]

Emeka Egbuka Slated for Key Role Early in the Season?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka could be in store for a massive role in the passing attack early in the season. According to Greg Auman of FOX Sports, Tampa Bay veteran wideout Chris Godwin (ankle) is not expected to return to action until October. In addition, second-year wideout Jalen McMillan (neck) is […]

Jauan Jennings Remains Sidelined at Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) has continued to be held out of practice, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBCS. The 28-year-old has been dealing with a calf injury throughout most of the month. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status, as his participation in the season opener […]

Matthew Golden to See Larger Role in Passing Game?

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden could be in store for an increase in opportunities in the Green Bay passing attack. According to Jason Wilde, Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) is dealing with a Jones fracture in his left foot. While this injury is quite common in athletics, it often requires surgery. […]

Chris Godwin to Miss First Month of Season, Possibly More

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) will miss the first month of the 2025 season and possibly more, according to general manager Jason Licht. The GM framed Godwin's return as likely October in Week 5 or later. On Wednesday, when asked about a potential timetable for Godwin's return, head coach Todd Bowles said […]

5 Fantasy Football Lotto Tickets: Justin's Late-Round Picks with League-Winning Upside

Everyone talks about sleepers, but sometimes those normal kind of sleepers just won't cut it. You just hear the same names repeated over and over again. Like, do we really need to hear more about Jacory Croskey-Merritt? No offense to him, but I think the whole fantasy football community understands why he has upside. No, sometimes […]

Every NFL Team's Top Rookie Standout of the 2025 Preseason

Training camp and the preseason are a chance for NFL rookies to make a first impression and prove they are able to play on Sundays. Positive impressions in camp lead to more reps, more reps leads to more playing time. On and on it goes. Some rookies are almost guaranteed at least a chance to […]

5 Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Values: High-Upside Sleepers to Target (2025)

Every season, managers debate and grind over the early portion of the draft. However, the late-round sleepers are what make champions. Players like Bucky Irving and Jameson Williams won leagues last season with their efforts despite being drafted outside of the first 120 picks. These five late-round sleepers will be the difference-makers for your fantasy […]

6 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates to Draft: John's Must-Have Sleepers (2025)

With only a couple of weeks left until the start of the NFL and fantasy football season, the preseason sleepers and breakout candidates are different from what they were two months ago. When the summer started and player analysis really kicked into high gear, that meant players labeled as breakout candidates at that time had […]

Should I Draft Woody Marks, Tahj Brooks, or DJ Giddens? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs

With fantasy football season just around the corner, the hype around first-year players is at an all-time high. While star rookie names like Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, and Emeka Egbuka grab most of the headlines, later-round NFL Draft picks and handcuff running backs can also be key to fantasy success. We're going to […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB Builds: 5 Later-Round Draft Values (2025)

Some drafters might be fading the ZeroRB approach because running backs were profitable in the early rounds over the past two seasons. With the juicy 2025 rookie class, many receivers and running backs landed in friendly spots, making them earlier picks in drafts. The basis for the ZeroRB draft strategy came from Shawn Siegele and […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings (2025) - Jake Bates, Matt Gay, Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Wil Lutz, Younghoe Koo, Cam Little, more

Whether you're excited to navigate the kicker position every week or not, they can and often do make the difference between winning and losing fantasy football matchups. If you're looking for the top available option right away, we have you covered with our fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 1. Use these rankings to find the […]

Ollie Gordon II to See Added Volume

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II is expected to open the season as the RB2 behind De'Von Achane (calf) with Jaylen Wright (leg) likely sidelined for the first few weeks. Achane is trending toward playing Week 1, but Gordon should see rotational snaps and remains a valuable handcuff in case of setbacks. He'll […]

Quinshon Judkins Not Considering Return to College

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned but is not considering a return to college, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Earlier in the week, NBC's Mike Florio reported that the former Ohio State standout could begin to pursue a return to college, but Cabot's recent report suggests the running back is […]

DeVonta Smith Returns to Practice

The Philadelphia Eagles received a boost Thursday as wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) returned to practice alongside A.J. Brown. His presence is a positive sign for the offense heading into their Week 1 Thursday night clash with the Cowboys. Smith is coming off what many considered a "down" 2024 season, tallying 68 catches for 833 […]

Jayden Daniels' Chemistry With Terry McLaurin Remains

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels expressed confidence in his continued chemistry with star wideout Terry McLaurin, noting, "It never leaves." McLaurin, who returned to practice this week, is coming off a 2024 season with 82 catches, 1,096 yards, and a career-high 13 touchdowns. His steady presence makes him Daniels' clear top target heading into 2025. […]

Top 400: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings for Drafts (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST, K)

Tis the season to dominate fantasy football drafts, and if that's your goal, you have come to the right place. Below, you will see our updated top 400 half-PPR fantasy football rankings for drafts and all positions and recent key fantasy football news. In the rankings below, check out where key fantasy assets for preseason […]

Harrison Smith Unavailable for Practice

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (undisclosed) has been out of practice since August 11, and his status remains uncertain as Week 1 approaches. While the team doesn't expect Smith to miss significant time, his absence is worth monitoring given his role as a six-time Pro Bowler and defensive leader. If Smith were sidelined for the […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Expected to Return Monday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) is expected to be back at practice Monday, head coach Sean Payton confirmed. Entering his third season, Mims produced 503 yards and six touchdowns on 39 receptions last year, and his role could expand as quarterback Bo Nix develops in year two. Mims is trending upward on […]

Hunter Renfrow Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, who was released by the Carolina Panthers on roster cutdown day on Tuesday, is receiving interest from multiple teams, including the Panthers, a league source told David Newton of ESPN. Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said on Thursday that it's up to Renfrow to decide where he wants to […]

Shedeur Sanders Opening as Browns QB3

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders will open his first NFL season as the third QB, which means he will be able to dress for regular-season games. Veteran Joe Flacco will open the year as the starter under center for Cleveland, with rookie third-rounder Dillon Gabriel serving […]

Darnell Mooney Returns to Practice on Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is at practice and in uniform on Thursday for the first time since July 24, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. Mooney injured his shoulder on the first day of training camp and is just now returning. Although it's unclear if the 27-year-old will be ready for Week […]

A.J. Brown Returns to Practice, Expected to Play in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday and is expected to be on the field for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday, Sept. 4, against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury since early in August, and […]

Fantasy Football Sophomore Wide Receiver Busts: 5 Second-Year WRs to Avoid (2025)

Every year in fantasy football, some second-year players hit a wall in their sophomore campaigns. Avoiding these landmines is crucial to drafting a winning fantasy team. In 2024, Tank Dell, Jayden Reed, and Zay Flowers were all prominent examples of second-year players at the wide receiver position who failed to live up to their draft-day […]

No Sign of De'Von Achane on Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) did not put in any practice work on Thursday, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Achane hasn't practiced in over a week due to a nagging calf injury, but general manager Chris Grier said on Wednesday that the team expects him to play in Week […]

Tyreek Hill Practicing on Thursday

David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) is practicing on Thursday, per head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel said earlier on Thursday that Hill is expected to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts despite missing a lot of training camp due […]

Will Howard Placed On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) on the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Howard was drafted in the sixth round (185th overall) in April out of Ohio State, but he suffered a fractured bone in his left hand in training camp on Aug. 5 that kept him […]

Jalen Coker Will Play in the Slot

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said specifically that wide receiver Jalen Coker will play in the slot this year after the team traded veteran Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings this week. Morgan also called Coker "a baller." Now that Thielen is out of town, the 23-year-old second-year pass-catcher projects to start in the […]

Jaylen Wright Undergoes Surgery, Could be Back "Septemberish"

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (leg) had surgery on his injured leg and could be back "Septemberish," according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Wright is not out for the entire season, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The 22-year-old is expected to miss multiple week, although an exact timetable is not known. […]