Jalen Nailor Could Play Against Bears

The Minnesota Vikings are increasingly hopeful that wide receiver Jalen Nailor (hand) will be active in the club's Monday Night Football opener in Chicago, according to a report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. That's great news for a Minnesota team that needs some help at the position with Jordan Addison (suspension) set to miss the […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 1 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1 TNF? DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert Outlooks

The 2025 NFL season kicks off with a bang on Thursday night as the Philadelphia Eagles square off against the Dallas Cowboys in a prime-time divisional showdown. Beyond the playoff implications that come with every NFC East matchup, fantasy managers will have their eyes locked on the wide receiver talent taking the field. With high-powered […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football Bench Sleepers and Stashes: Late-Round Dart Throws (2025)

There are a variety of strategies you can deploy in your 2025 fantasy football draft. From Zero RB to late-round quarterback, there’s much debate regarding which approach is best to build a championship-caliber team. One strategy that’s not up for debate, though, is using your last few picks to select bench players with upside. It's […]

Marquise Brown Appears to Be at Full Speed

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot/ankle) recently returned to practice after recovering from a training camp injury. His Week 1 status is still uncertain, but Chiefs writer Nate Taylor noted that Hollywood seems to be back to full speed. The veteran logged just two regular-season contests with Kansas City last year but has […]

Cowboys, DaRon Bland Agree to Four-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and standout cornerback DaRon Bland agreed to terms on a four-year, $92 million contract extension on Sunday that includes $50 million guaranteed, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Cowboys were unable to keep All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons in town, but they have managed to lock up a key defender in […]

Nick Emmanwori a Candidate For Defensive Rookie of the Year

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori "should be considered a dark-horse candidate to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year." Emmanwori has been "a playmaking force in practice" and will eventually "take on a similar role as the one Ravens superstar safety Kyle Hamilton played in Mike Macdonald's scheme […]

Gunnar Helm Expected to Be Titans Long-Term Option at Tight End

Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm logged five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown and was PFF's highest-graded player at the position this preseason. The Titans invested a fourth-round pick in the Texas product, and it could prove to be a steal should Helm continue to impress. While Chig Okonkwo is expected to […]

Should I Draft Harold Fannin Jr., Terrance Ferguson, or Gunnar Helm? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie TEs

A few years ago, rookie tight ends were a group of players that could be safely passed over in fantasy football drafts. Tight ends usually took time to adjust to the league and didn't make much of an impact. That has dramatically changed in the last two years, though, with Sam LaPorta posting a very […]

Cowboys vs. Eagles TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Dallas Goedert, Jake Ferguson, Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Jalen Hurts

The 2025 NFL season and the fantasy football season kick off on Thursday night when the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. As the Eagles receive their rings and unveil the Super Bowl banner, this normally elite matchup will have some extra spice on opening night. Two of the best offenses in […]

RJ Harvey - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos added to their running back room by selecting UCF product RJ Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Throughout most of the offseason, Harvey was the lone option on the depth chart, which suggested the team views him as […]

Chiefs vs. Chargers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Friday Night - Patrick Mahomes, Ladd McConkey, Isiah Pacheco, Xavier Worthy, Omarion Hampton, Keenan Allen

Fantasy managers will have to make some tough decisions as it pertains to their lineup to begin the season. That's because there are two divisional games to kick off the 2025-2026 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in Thursday's season opener, and the Kansas City Chiefs and […]

Mitchell Evans Makes Panthers 53-Man Roster

Carolina Panthers tight end Mitchell Evans was listed on the team's initial 53-man roster released earlier this week. While second-year pro Ja'Tavion Sanders is expected to operate as the starter and primary pass-catcher at the position, Evans could still carve out a role for himself on offense. The fifth-round NFL Draft selection currently sits third […]

Jimmy Horn Jr. Could See Opportunities Early On

Despite making the Carolina Panthers' initial 53-man roster earlier this week, rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. was initially a long shot to see early playing time. That changed quickly after Carolina traded veteran Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings for draft capital and placed promising second-year pro Jalen Coker (quad) on Injured Reserve. With […]

Tai Felton's Upside Diminished With Arrival of Adam Thielen

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton had a chance to make an early-season impact, but that is seemingly out the door with the addition of Adam Thielen. The Vikings brought back the 35-year-old earlier this week to shore up depth concerns at the position. Jordan Addison (suspension) will miss the first three games of the […]

Savion Williams Unlikely To Make A Consistent Impact In 2025

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams has suffered various injuries throughout his first professional training camp and missed all three preseason games. The Green Bay coaching staff had gadget plays in mind for the third-round speedster, but he has been unable to stay on the field. The Packers have a crowded wide receiver room, […]

Ryan Flournoy Added Back To Dallas Practice Squad

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy secured a spot on the team's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. The sixth-round pick in 2024 spent his rookie season with the Cowboys, recording 10 catches for 102 yards on 14 targets. The Cowboys currently only have four wide receivers on the active roster: […]

Injury Question Marks Open Opportunity For Kyle Monangai

The Chicago Bears have an established lead running back in D'Andre Swift, but the backup role is seemingly up for grabs. Incumbent Roschon Johnson (foot) has missed the majority of training camp. Reserves, like veteran Travis Homer and seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai, have also missed practice time in August. The latter has a chance to […]

Should I Draft Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, or Jayden Higgins? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Historically, rookie production is a way to unlock the upside of your fantasy team. We have been blessed with plenty of talented rookies over the years, but 2025’s draft class wasn’t initially expected to have a ton of depth at that position. Still, there were plenty of talented wideouts taken in the first two rounds […]

Oronde Gadsden Likely to be Backup

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden put together a strong showing during the preseason. The fifth-round rookie hauled in three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale. He has intriguing upside, but is unlikely to land high on the depth chart to begin the season. According to the team's website, […]

Tetairoa McMillan - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Carolina Panthers found a true pass catcher for quarterback Bryce Young by selecting wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan out of Arizona with the eighth overall pick in the year's NFL Draft. McMillan entered the draft considered as the No. 2 wide receiver prospect, only behind […]

Trevor Etienne Expected to Serve as Third String Running Back

Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne did a nice job during the preseason. He showed he has breakaway speed to make a big play at any moment. Despite that, Etienne is unlikely to have a significant role to begin the season. Chuba Hubbard is going to be the lead back to begin the season. The […]

Bhayshul Tuten - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars added to their already crowded running back by drafting Bhayshul Tuten out of Virginia Tech in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. While this pack was initially viewed as a depth option, it appears Tuten could carve out a role […]

Tyler Shough Faces Unpredictable Rookie Campaign

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough lost the quarterback battle to Spencer Rattler heading into Week 1, but the team's uncertain footing could lead to a chance later this season. The rookie had a strong final year at Louisville, and the team making a move due to Rattler struggling is well within the realm of […]

Omarion Hampton - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton has seen his fantasy stock soar during the preseason. While many expected him to operate in a timeshare with veteran Najee Harris, who the Chargers signed to a one-year deal in the offseason, Hampton has operated as […]

Brashard Smith Could Have Pathway After Making Roster

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith made the 53-man roster in Kansas City, and could have a pathway to the field during his first season with the team. The rookie cleared the first hurdle by sticking around through training camp, which is no guarantee as a seventh-round pick. But with Isiah Pacheco less than […]

Terrance Ferguson Showing Receiving Promise

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson showed some flashes of receiving ability during the preseason, but his blocking remains a work in progress as Los Angeles approaches Week 1. Though that might not be top-of-mind from a fantasy perspective, it will impact how much the rookie sees the field and ultimately how much he […]

Jalen Milroe Projected To Have Minor Role As Rookie

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe is expected to see the field, albeit sporadically, as a rookie, with coach Mike Macdonald this week saying the club will have a package of plays designed specifically for him. The rookie, as expected, remained raw throughout the preseason, according to a report from Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. From […]

Should I Draft Cameron Ward, Jaxson Dart, or Tyler Shough? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie QBs

The 2025 season is here, which means it is time to transition our thinking from winning the draft to winning our weekly matchups. One big advantage fantasy managers have is that they can nail down a late quarterback that has the potential to put up big fantasy points. Waiting on quarterback allows fantasy managers an […]