Harold Fannin Jr. Gaining Confidence, May Need More Time to Develop?

An AFC scout told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that he sees Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. "breaking out in 2027." The same scout said that Fannin Jr. has "glue hands" and is "crafty before and after the catch." Finally, Rodrigue writes that Browns quarterback Joe Flacco recently said Fannin Jr. is […]

7 Later-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Value Picks and Draft Gems

As of this writing, the Powerball jackpot sits just shy of one BILLION dollars. Who knows where it might be come Saturday. Why mention this in a fantasy football article? That’s because today I’m here to share with you my favorite late-round fliers (AKA lottery tickets, get it?) for the 2025 fantasy football season. I […]

Isiah Pacheco - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco had an impressive start to the 2024 season and appeared to be on the verge of a breakout season. During Week 1, Pacheco racked up 45 yards and a score on the ground and added 33 through the […]

Sneaky WR1s Who Cost Less - Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Smash ADPs

2025 drafts feel a little different. At the onesie positions, the top-shelf talent is too good to ignore. We’ve got three locked-and-loaded tight ends who are actually worth early capital. There are four, maybe five, quarterbacks who check both the “league winner” and “safe floor” boxes. Layer in one of the strongest rookie running back […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. to Open as Lead Back in Week 1?

Josh Taylor of A to Z Sports thinks that Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is likely to roll out running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. as the lead back in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has gotten a lot of hype this summer, […]

Ethan Pocic on Track to Play in Week 1

Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic (knee) was able to practice with the team on Monday and looks to be on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday versus the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Pocic was wearing a knee brace on Monday after getting […]

Rams Plan to Start Alaric Jackson in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson (tailbone) took part in practice on Monday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. The Rams will monitor Jackson throughout the week, and head coach Sean McVay said the plan is for him to start in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Track to Play in Season Opener

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) is on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August in training camp, but thankfully he avoided anything serious […]

Trevon Diggs Says It's a 75-80 Percent Chance He'll Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) said that there is a 75-80 percent chance of him playing in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday night versus the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. Diggs had surgery on his left knee back in January, but he was a full participant in the […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: John Johnson's 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

Winning your fantasy football leagues is tough. It's even tougher if you draft middling players that, despite getting plenty of hype before the season starts, end up faceplanting and languishing on fantasy benches all season. It's arguably even worse if that player puts up mediocre production. Players who have solid numbers but lack upside are […]

Jalon Walker Expected to Play in Week 1

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that rookie first-round linebacker Jalon Walker (groin) is on track to play in Week 1 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Walker injured his groin in training camp practice in the middle of August but has recovered and should be out on the field for his […]

Quentin Johnston Cleared From Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (head) has been cleared from the concussion protocol, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Johnston suffered a concussion in the team's third preseason game on Aug. 16 against the Los Angeles Rams but apparently is out of the league's protocol and should be available to play in the […]

Jerome Ford to be Workhorse in Week 1?

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is expected to be in a workhorse role out of the backfield for the team's Week 1 divisional matchup on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Rookie Dylan Sampson should operate in a change-of-pace role behind him with second-round rookie […]

Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Both Dallas Cowboys running backs Jaydon Blue (ankle) and Miles Sanders (knee) are absent from the team's first official injury report on Monday in advance of the team's Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday night against the division-rival and Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles. Blue, a rookie, was the one that was most in danger of […]

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (groin) do not appear on the team's first official injury report on Wednesday. Brown was really the one that fantasy managers were monitoring entering Week 1 on Thursday night against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys after he missed a good portion of training camp with a […]

Travis Hunter - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars opted to move up in the first round to select Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter out of Colorado with the second overall pick. Hunter is considered one of the best wide receiver prospects to ever enter the draft portal and […]

Dark-Horses for Overall RB1 Finish: Fantasy Football Running Backs to Smash ADPs

It won't be easy for a running back this year to beat out Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley for the title of RB1 overall in PPR fantasy football leagues. Barkley is set to reprise his massive role from 2024, provided he stays healthy again, which should lead to huge fantasy scoring once again. Yet the […]

Matthew Stafford Expected to Start in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is expected to start in Week 1 this Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Sean McVay. An aggravated disc in Stafford's back caused him to miss most of training camp this summer, but he practiced in full last week and has been on track to […]

Tyler Warren - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: The Indianapolis Colts selected top tight end prospect Tyler Warren out of Penn State with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Warren was widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the draft class and is expected to make a significant […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

I'm currently in Alaska, and we got to do one of the coolest excursions today. We took a helicopter to the Meade Glacier, walked around, and had the opportunity to drink clean water straight from the source. (If you ever get the chance to do this, do not pass it up!) I knew I was […]

Isaiah Likely Misses Monday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) was not seen at Monday's practice, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It's not a suprise, as Likely had foot surgery on Aug. 1 and is expected to miss the start of the 2025 regular season. While the 25-year-old will not be ready to play in Sunday […]

Najee Harris Cleared for Contact, Could Play in Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has been cleared for contact and could play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. This isn't what Omarion Hampton's fantasy managers want to hear, but even if Harris is active this […]

Colston Loveland - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears made a big splash in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting top tight end prospect Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick. Loveland spent his entire three-year college career at the University of Michigan. In 2023, Loveland […]

Micah Parsons Still Up in the Air to Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) has been practicing this week as he attempts to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Detroit Lions this Sunday, but one source said it's still uncertain if he'll be active. Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet-joint sprain in his back and […]

Cade Otton Returns to Practice Field on Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (leg) was back on the practice field on Monday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. While Otton was likely limited in Monday's practice, it at least gives him a chance to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Tight Ends: 5 Potential Big-Name Busts to Avoid (2025)

Many managers draft like this when it comes to tight ends: grab an elite option early or fade the position entirely (opting for late dart throws and streamers). Both options can work. The problem is those tight ends in the middle zone; players with safe names that feel "fine" to draft. Tight end scoring is […]

Lions Looking to Find Week 1 Role for Isaac TeSlaa

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will find a place in the Week 1 divisional showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and he'll also see a role on special teams. TeSlaa has really turned heads and looked polished during training camp and the […]

Jaylin Noel - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Texans added two wide receivers on Day 2 of the NFL Draft with Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Noel was taken slightly after Higgins in the third round of the draft with the 79th overall pick. Noel spent all four seasons of his […]

Jauan Jennings in Uniform for Monday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is in uniform and on the field during the early portion of the team's practice on Monday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. It's a pretty big development for a player that had not practiced with the team since late July after he aggravated a calf injury […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Thunder Dan Palyo's 2025 Picks

With only a few days left before the 2025 NFL season opens, it's time to bring you my annual bold predictions for fantasy football. I'll be honest, writing a bold predictions piece is always a challenge for me. I don't like making wild claims that have a 1% chance of coming true, but I also […]