49ers "Not Even Close" in Extension Talks With Jauan Jennings

Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard says that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is looking for more than $20 million annually on a contract extension, and the team "appears unwilling to meet those demands." "If you ask me what the dollars are, I would tell you, just from my opinion, is […]

Mid-Round Running Back League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

The early rounds of fantasy football drafts can often be quite predictable, with players being taken right around their ADP as managers look to secure safe production from top fantasy producers in previous seasons. The saying goes that you don't usually win your league in the first three rounds, but you can certainly lose it […]

2025 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Where To Target Each Position

One of the great things about fantasy football is that every year is different, and if you simply deploy the same strategy and approach to your drafts every season, you're probably not going to give yourself the best chance to win every year. Everyone has their favorite way to approach drafts, and there are multiple […]

Tight End Fantasy Football Draft Avoids - Overvalued TE Bust Candidates (2025)

Drafting the right tight end might not win you a fantasy football title, but drafting the wrong one could cost you one. Sure, tight ends are not as important as running backs, receivers, or quarterbacks in fantasy football. Never have been, never will, unless you are in a rare league that uses three tight ends […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver PPR Rankings (August Updates): Tee Higgins, Rashee Rice, Jayden Reed, George Pickens, Matthew Golden, Josh Downs

Having a collection of high-target wide receivers is key to winning fantasy leagues, especially in PPR settings. To nail your picks at WR from the start of your draft to the end, explore our freshly updated PPR wide receiver draft (WR) fantasy football rankings. Below, you'll find out where key offseason movers like Tee Higgins, Rashee […]

Should I Draft Pat Bryant, Tory Horton, or Jaylin Lane? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

For many years, it was a long-standing truth among fantasy football players to fade rookies in their league's annual draft. That's because it would often take rookies a few years to fully develop before becoming usable fantasy assets. That’s not been the case in recent years, though, as gamers have grown accustomed to rookies delivering […]

Fantasy Football Running Back PPR Rankings (August Updates): Kyren Williams, Breece Hall, Joe Mixon, Tank Bigsby, Austin Ekeler, Dylan Sampson, more

Every great fantasy team needs a handful of productive running backs to chase a league championship, so if you need help at the RB spot, we've got you covered. We're back with our updated PPR running back draft (RB) fantasy football rankings. Below, you will see where offseason risers and fallers like Kyren Williams, Breece Hall, […]

Kaleb Johnson Key to Steelers Run Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have turned to rookie running back Kaleb Johnson as the primary change-of-pace option behind Jaylen Warren. With the ground game sputtering this preseason, Johnson has an opportunity to carve out a bigger role if he continues to showcase his strengths. At 6'0" with an athletic frame, Johnson brings patience, vision, and balance […]

Patriots Release Jabrill Peppers

The New England Patriots released veteran safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in a surprising roster move. Peppers had been projected to start alongside Jaylinn Hawkins, but the decision signals a shift toward youth in the secondary. Fourth-round rookie Craig Woodson is expected to step into the starting strong safety role, though his inexperience could lead […]

Jalen Royals Unlikely to Play in Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) is unlikely to suit up for Week 1 as he works his way back from injury. The fourth-round pick from Utah State entered camp competing with Marquise Brown and others for a role in one of the league's deepest receiver groups. Royals' strengths lie in his […]

Tyler Loop Could Become Household Name Sooner Than Later

Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop has a tall task of replacing seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker, but NFL.com's Bucky Brooks writes that Loop "appears to be well on his way to becoming a household name as a long-distance scorer with unlimited range." Loop made 81.8 percent of his field-goal attempts during the regular season […]

TreVeyon Henderson has Impressed With Speed, Explosiveness

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks writes that New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson is "as explosive as advertised with the ball in his hands." The Ohio State product took a kickoff return 100 yards for a touchdown in his preseason debut and also scored in the second preseason contest on an eight-yard run. He has […]

Shedeur Sanders Could Make an Impact in 2025

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes that Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders could make an impact in his first year in the league. Sanders had a poor showing in the team's preseason finale, but he also showed flashes that suggest he "has the talent and potential to develop into an effective NFL quarterback in a […]

Calvin Ridley Says he is Mentally Stronger

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley says he's mentally stronger heading into his second year with the team after injuries and a mental-health journey, which included a gambling suspension. Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season while with the Atlanta Falcons after violating the league's gambling policy, and he also played through a broken […]

Bills Not Ruling Out Tre'Davious White for Week 1

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (leg) suffered a lower-leg injury in last Thursday's training camp practice and has yet to return to the practice field, but general manager Brandon Beane said they are not ruling White out for Week 1 of the regular season in a showdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 7. […]

Is Jayden Higgins Starting for the Texans? Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook

The Texans' offense will be fascinating to watch in the early weeks of the season, especially since star running back Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) will miss at least the first four weeks of the year on IR. The team could be forced to be more aggressive and throw the ball more, creating great opportunities for multiple […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, Kaleb Johnson Outlooks

Three intriguing rookie running backs are ready for their NFL debut in Week 1. In this post, we're going to take a look at whether it makes sense to start Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, and Kaleb Johnson in Week 1. All three are expected to be in the mix for their new squads, but who […]

Will Isaiah Likely Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update (2025)

Injuries are an inevitability when it comes to football. Often, success in fantasy football is about avoiding injuries that limit your lineup’s ability to reach its maximum potential. That leads to different strategies when it comes to drafting. Some fantasy managers fade any injured player in drafts regardless of the situation, expecting a situation that […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football RB1 Candidates - Running Back ADP Values (2025)

A strong trend of taking two running backs in the first three rounds of fantasy football drafts has emerged this season. And while I'm not here to tell you that's the wrong way to do it (I sometimes find myself doing it), it's certainly not the only way to construct a winning team either. But […]

Dominick Puni On Track to Return to Practice Next Week

San Francisco 49ers right guard Dominick Puni (knee) was seen running on a side field on Thursday and appears on track to practice next week, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Puni is recovering from a knee sprain that held him out for a chunk of training camp, but he could return for Week 1. […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: Dave Ventresca's 6 Must-Draft Players (2025)

It’s hard to believe we are approaching the end of August. The start of another NFL season is upon us. That also means we will see many fantasy football drafts take place over the next several days before the new season begins. For context, I love fantasy football. It is a true passion of mine, […]

Trevor Penning Sheds Walking Boot, Questionable for Week 1

New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning (toe) is out of a walking boot for the first time since being sidelined by turf toe on August 10, according to Matthew Paras of nola.com. Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that Penning is progressing well on his rehab, but would not commit either way on his […]

Vikings Offense Has Been Scaled Down for J.J. McCarthy?

Jeff Howe of The Athletic writes that the Minnesota Vikings' offense "has been scaled down with quarterback J.J. McCarthy taking over." Howe also notes that there's "measured optimism" in league circles around McCarthy's future, but that a "seamless transition" should not be expected. The 22-year-old is taking over for the departed Sam Darnold under center […]

Best Early-Season D/ST Matchups - Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Analysis (2025)

The summer has flown by once again, and the 2025 NFL season is upon us. For some, all drafts are complete, and we anxiously await the opening kickoff. For many others, there are some last remaining drafts between now and the start of the season. We are on the brink of the annual transition from […]

"Tremendous" Training Camp for Matthew Golden

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden had a "tremendous camp," according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Additionally, Howe writes that it "might not be all that shocking if (Golden) quickly becomes quarterback Jordan Love's go-to wide receiver." Golden may see even more opportunities early in 2025 with fellow Packers wideouts Christian Watson […]

Rookie Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers - Late-Round Targets With Upside

With the NFL regular season around the corner, time is running out for fantasy football dynasty leagues to stage their rookie drafts. At this point, there is already a significant amount of information about where the rookies stand on their respective teams. Turning that information into sharp picks is the challenge. It does not take […]

Darren Waller Needs to "Knock Some Rust Off"

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller said he has "to knock some rust off" after the team's practice on Wednesday, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Waller did not practice during training camp, as the team has said they want to take things slow with his return from retirement. The soon-to-be 33-year-old last […]

Javon Baker Joins Eagles Practice Squad

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker is signing a practice-squad deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. A fourth-round pick of New England's in 2024, Baker was released by the Patriots on Wednesday. The 23-year-old appeared in 11 games for New England as a rookie but recorded just one catch. […]

5 Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values: WR3s With Upside (2025)

Most fantasy football leagues have flex positions, allowing players to choose from a running back, a wide receiver, and a tight end. In formats where players are rewarded for receptions and receiving points, we aim to secure the flex position, typically held by a receiver. Sometimes, receivers being priced as a WR3, meaning WR36 or […]

Is Dylan Sampson Starting for the Browns at RB? Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook

No running back room in the NFL is filled with more uncertainty than the one in Cleveland. With their second-round pick, Quinshon Judkins, still yet to sign his contract, and a fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson added to the mix, there is many questions surrounding this new backfield. The Browns are coming off a horrible season […]