Drew Sample Practices In Full On Friday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample was a full participant during Friday's practice, so he should be ready for the AFC North showdown against Pittsburgh. The team didn't list why Sample was on the injury report. However, he did deal with a knee injury over the summer. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old remains behind Hayden Hurst on […]

Russell Gage Likely To Play In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) was listed as questionable for the Week 1 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, but the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud writes that Gage is likely to play despite the questionable tag. Gage was limited in practice all week and has been working with […]

Cole Turner Questionable Against Jags

Washington Commanders tight end Cole Turner (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's opener against the Jaguars. The rookie has looked good this summer, so there is potential for a more prominent role throughout the season. He has practiced in a limited fashion during the week. However, with Logan Thomas (knee) uncertain for Week 1, Turner could […]

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. […]

Is Allen Lazard Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Lazard for Week 1 Fantasy Football?

The 2022 fantasy season is officially underway after the Week 1 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. With Sunday on the horizon, it is time for fantasy managers to take stock of their team, figure out starters, and make last-minute waiver additions. Everybody loves their draft immediately after it happens, but things […]

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 […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1: Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods, Adam Thielen

Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us, and it feels like things are starting to come into focus since final roster cutdowns were made. Entering 2022, cornerbacks like Jalen Ramsey, A.J. Terrell, Kendall Fuller, and Darius Slay are likely to be matchups we want to avoid when making lineup decisions with wide receivers. […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

Regular season NFL football has finally returned! The 2022 campaign opened with an excellent game on Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills flexed their muscles against the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, winning 31-10. The fantasy football rookie class of 2022 got off to a rocky start on Thursday. Buffalo's first-year tailback James Cook fumbled on […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 1 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

The NFL season is finally back. After more than six months, we’re no longer waiting for games that matter, and we now have five months with football every single week. Let’s enjoy that for a second. Alright, now, for the reason we’re actually here. Every week, your quarterback matchup is something you’re going to check […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football IDP Injury Reports For NFL Defensive Players: Week 1 Updates for J.C. Jackson, Deion Jones, J.J. Watt, Kamren Curl

Football is finally here again!!! This weekend, we will get to see many exciting playmakers in new places. We'll get our first looks at situations we have only dreamed about. We've already seen Gabe Davis ball out and Allen Robinson II fall out. Davante Adams dons the black and silver and joins the rematch of […]

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 […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 1 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout to […]

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 […]