Updated Fantasy Football Running Back (RB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for Kenneth Walker III, Chase Brown, Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason

Fantasy football draft season is winding down as Thursday's kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and Chiefs happens in 24 hours. There are still plenty of drafts going on this week. Today, we focus on our draft rankings for running backs. Most NFL teams have their backfields set and we break it all down for you […]

Who Should I Start? Friday Night Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 1 (2024) - Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Dallas Goedert, DeVonta Smith, DJ Moore

It's almost time for Friday Night Football. Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? We've got a special treat this year, as the NFL will have its First Friday game in Brazil. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Friday Night Football and Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Our free Who Should […]

Every Fantasy Football Team Defense With Overall DST1 Upside - 49ers, Ravens, Cowboys, Jets, more

Defense is one of the toughest positions to nail in fantasy football. Turnovers are often mercurial, and teams go on streaks of getting huge chunks of takeaways to cold streaks of very few. Injuries, some of which fly under the radar, can have a big impact on D/ST scoring. In addition, matchups along the offensive […]

Kadarius Toney Completes Visit With Seahawks

Free agent wide receiver Kadarius Toney completed his visit with the Seahawks and did not leave with a contract, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Fowler reports that Toney will likely take at least one more visit as he weighs his free-agency options. Toney had 27 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown last season for […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Top College Fantasy Football Players Week 1 (2024)

Welcome back to another season of Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch, where I highlight the best and brightest performances from the college football week that was. Some of these guys will wind up in the NFL. Some of them might not. This is a good way to see the movers and shakers during the college football […]

Devin White Ruled Out For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White has been ruled out for Friday night's opener against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil with an ankle injury. White joined the Eagles from Tampa Bay this season after making the Pro Bowl for the Buccaneers in 2022. He is expected to have a big role this year in Philadelphia […]

Patrick Surtain II Inks Huge Extension

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II has signed a four-year, $96 million extension with $77.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The new deal makes Surtain the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. The two-time Pro Bowl corner saw his contract negotiated by Tory Dandy of CAA. Surtain was the ninth overall pick in […]

Four Overvalued Fantasy Football Rookie Busts

It’s finally September. As the leaves change color and the kids go back to school, our schedules have now changed for the next 18 weeks. No longer will we be able to get stuff done on Sundays, as it’s football season! Well, at least I know my productivity takes a substantial hit during the football […]

Wednesday Is Big Day For Ja'Marr Chase Contract Watch

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase could need to practice on Wednesday in order to play on Sunday, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Chase is still without a new deal as of Wednesday morning, and Wednesday is a big day in the contract negotiations in relation to Chase's availability for Week 1, according […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Running Backs With RB2 Upside

Fantasy managers who employ a Zero-RB or Hero-RB strategy need to nail their later-round running back selections in their drafts. With such a drop-off among running backs after the top tier in 2024, it is more important than ever to hit on the later-round running backs. Many of the running backs selected in the later […]

Davis Mills, Texans Agree On Extension

Houston Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills has signed a one-year contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal features $5 million per year in new money and keeps Mills with the Texans through 2025. There are also playing-time incentives written into the contract extension. The 2021 third-round pick is locked in as […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 1 Updates For Marquise Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, Josh Downs

Go ahead, shed a few tears of joy. Football is back! Generally, this is the healthiest that teams will be for the rest of the season. But there are some wide receivers whose start to the season may be delayed due to injury. To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, […]

NFL Survivor Pool Strategies: How To Win Your Survivor Pool Leagues

There are numerous ways to play fantasy football, but NFL Survivor pools are one of the easiest and most popular ways to get involved in fantasy football besides actual managed leagues. Some people may not be hip to the weekly tinkering of setting lineups, playing the waiver wire, and the sweat of individual matchups, so […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 1 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

As was noted in my Week 1 IDP Rankings, predicting streamers and fades early in the NFL season can be folly. So much of streaming and fading players is rooted in matchups, but the quality of opposing units can vary greatly from season to season. This variety has a trickle-down effect, impacting defensive opponents in […]

Packers vs. Eagles Friday Night Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Romeo Doubs, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Jayden Reed

For the first time in NFL history, a prime-time Friday Night Football game will follow the traditional Thursday night kickoff game, and this game has a twist. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will play a fantasy football dream matchup on September 6 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. This game, to be televised on the […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: While Baker Mayfield doesn't have rushing upside and wasn't a top-10 QB in 2023, the Commanders defense, especially the secondary, was gashed through 2023. Mayfield could have a big day with his array of weapons on offense. Mayfield experienced a career resurgence in […]

Jaleel McLaughlin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex (PPR) ANALYSIS: Jaleel McLaughlin didn't have much fantasy production in 2023, but that could change in a big way in 2024. McLaughlin showcased his explosiveness and efficiency, logging 5.4 yards per carry and scoring three total touchdowns in limited effort. McLaughlin's highlight tape is impressive. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaylen Warren, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaylen Warren, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, transaction, […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Ravens vs. Chiefs Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 1 Thursday Night Football -- Ravens vs. Chiefs! The 2024 NFL season is finally underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some […]

Rome Odunze - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10-12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: While Odunze was drafted with the ninth pick and lauded as an elite prospect, he faces an uphill battle to gain significant snaps in 2024 and largely didn't impress in the preseason. Rome Odunze is the newest Bears WR, but unfortunately for his fantasy […]

Will Levis - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QBs ANALYSIS: Levis is entering his second season as the starting quarterback with the Tennessee Titans, and while he showed promise in Year 1, both he and the Titans need to show a little more before you should feel comfortable starting Levis outside of very deep leagues. Levis took over […]

Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce Will Both Have Roles On Offense

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce will both have roles on offense this season, according to JJ Stankevitz of the team's official website. He noted that Mitchell has displayed impressive size, speed, and athleticism while getting extra reps in the slot with Josh Downs (ankle) sidelined. Meanwhile, Pierce has earned plenty of […]

Head Coach Praises Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the media that he "can't say enough" about the consistency exhibited by wide receivers Van Jefferson and Scotty Miller this summer. Both receivers were new additions this offseason and appear to have earned some praise from the coaching staff. Jefferson caught 20 passes for 209 yards last year […]

James Conner Confirmed As Bell Cow

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner "is the bell cow in that room," offensive coordinator Drew Petzing told the media on Tuesday. In simpler terms, Conner remains the primary option in Arizona's backfield. After all, there's no reason to reduce his workload given that he excelled in 2023. Last year, despite being 28 years old, […]

Joe Mixon Fully Healthy Ahead Of Week 1

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) is fully healthy, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Mixon reportedly dealt with an undisclosed issue throughout the preseason, which we now know was a quadricep injury. He didn't suit up for any of the Texans' preseason games, but that may have been a result of his veteran status […]

Ty Chandler To Return Kicks

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler is expected to return kicks following the latest depth chart update. Chandler is listed as the team's primary kick returner while Brandon Powell handles punt return duties. This development comes in the wake of Minnesota's decision to release talented returner Kene Nwangwu. Chandler has big shoes to fill but […]

Chase Brown To Return Kicks

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is listed as the team's primary kick returner heading into the 2024 season. This update coincides with the news that Brown ranks second on the running back depth chart behind Zack Moss. As it stands, Brown may have a slightly smaller role than many managers anticipated; we may see […]

Devin White Uncertain For Opener

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White (ankle) was able to get through a limited practice session on Tuesday. White is currently battling an ankle injury that could sideline him for the Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The former first-round pick is heading into his first season in Philly. He collected 566 tackles, 23 […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Among Starting Wide Receivers

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was named one of the starters ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Unsurprisingly, Thomas has been named as a starter after the Jaguars selected him in the first round of this year's draft. Thomas had a breakout season during final year at LSU where […]