Cameron Heyward Gets New Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension on Tuesday. Heyward is one of the Steelers' best defensive players. Keeping Heyward happy is extremely important to their success. He will help to anchor the Steelers D/ST in fantasy football in 2024. Additionally, Heyward and the rest of the Steelers' defense […]

Brian Daboll To Call Plays In 2024

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is set to call offensive plays in 2024. Daboll had relinquished the job to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka when he was hired as head coach in 2022. This could be good news for Malik Nabers managers. Daboll cut his teeth calling plays as the offensive coordinator for quarterback […]

Kadarius Toney Visits Seahawks

Free-agent wide receiver Kadarius Toney visited the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. The Chiefs released Toney during roster cuts after he struggled with injuries and drops during his tenure in KC. The 25-year-old caught 27 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown in 13 games in 2023 for the Super Bowl champs. While he was once […]

Emanuel Wilson Managing Hip Injury Ahead Of Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (hip) is listed on the team's first official injury report on Tuesday and was given a limited tag at practice. Wilson should be able to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Friday in Brazil against the Philadelphia Eagles, but his status will be worth watching […]

Will Sam LaPorta Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Lions second-year tight end Sam LaPorta exploded onto the fantasy football scene in 2023, finishing as the TE1. LaPorta hauled in 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 TDs, regularly putting up huge games and providing league-winning upside. LaPorta was held out of the preseason with a hamstring injury. However, he returned to practice after […]

Romeo Doubs Listed As Limited On First Injury Report

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (hand) finds himself on the team's first official injury report on Tuesday and he was listed as a limited practice participant leading up to Friday's Week 1 regular-season opener in Brazil against the Philadelphia Eagles. Doubs is dealing with a hand contusion and is considered day-to-day, but it […]

Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 is finally here, which means it's time to make those tough start and sit decisions. The first week of the fantasy season is always the hardest because we don't have much data to go off of. Defenses are different, players change teams, and new starters take over.  However, there will be lineup decisions […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Says He's Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) said that he's ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Gibbs said he feels around 98-100% healthy after tweaking his hamstring early in training camp while running routes. "I'm good, just had a little tweak," Gibbs said. The […]

Cole Kmet - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit In Most Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a popular name in the Week 1 start 'em or sit 'em conversation. His ranking right on the fringe between TE1 and TE2 makes him a difficult player to trust, but his track record in Chicago also makes […]

Brian Thomas Jr., Tank Dell, Keon Coleman: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 is finally here - Thursday night’s Chiefs-Ravens game is just two days away, cementing the long-awaited start of the fantasy football season. There is a lot of ambiguity across the fantasy world right now with players changing teams and promising rookies entering the league. Three names offering a lot of season-long intrigue are […]

Trevor Lawrence - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In Most 14+ Team Leagues or All 2-QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: Trevor Lawrence continued to show flashes in his third NFL season last year, tossing for over 4,000 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 21 turnovers. His inability to protect the football is a major concern, but fantasy managers found some […]

Ricky Pearsall Back At Team Facilities

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) was back at the team's facilities and in the weight room around 48 hours after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt over the weekend. Pearsall was put on the Non-Football Injury list on Monday, meaning he'll have to miss at least the […]

Christian McCaffrey Officially Back At Practice

As expected, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) was officially back on the practice field on Tuesday as the team prepares for their Week 1 regular-season opener on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets. Even though a calf injury caused McCaffrey to miss most of training camp and all of the […]

Marquise Brown Officially Ruled Out For Thursday Night

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) will be the only player on the team listed as out for Thursday night's Week 1 regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in a rematch of last year's AFC Championship. Brown was never expected to play in the season opener after […]

MarShawn Lloyd Doesn't Practice On Tuesday

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday as he continues to work through a hamstring injury. However, head coach Matt LaFleur said this was a planned absence and part of his preparation to play. The third-round rookie out of USC is an intriguing bench stash behind starter Josh Jacobs, […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Starting In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is listed as a starter alongside Terry McLaurin and Luke McCaffrey to begin the 2024 campaign. This is somewhat of a surprise, but he has been gaining ground on the depth chart following the departure of Jahan Dotson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Dan Quinn […]

Luke McCaffrey Listed With Starters To Begin Career

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey was listed as one of three starting wideouts on the team's first official depth chart heading into a matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following the departure of Jahan Dotson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, the WR2 job behind Terry McLaurin is up for grabs. McCaffrey was […]

Tank Dell Not Concerned With Crowded Offense

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in just 11 games last year before suffering a season-ending foot injury. He posted three games of at least 100 receiving yards as a rookie, and he was well on his way to a potential WR1 season. The Houston product […]

Jaylen Waddle Has "Taken His Game To Another Level"

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has had a successful start to his NFL career. Through three seasons, the 2021 first-round pick has collected 251 receptions for 3,385 yards and 18 touchdowns. He finished his rookie and sophomore campaigns as a PPR WR1, but injuries and a lack of touchdowns led to a down year […]

Chase Brown Listed As Backup

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is listed as the RB2 behind Zack Moss on the team's first official depth chart. Brown has been a popular fantasy sleeper this offseason, and while it would be ideal for him to be listed as the Week 1 starter, it doesn't change his potential outlook. Although the Bengals […]

Isaac Seumalo Won't Suit Up For Steelers In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) will not play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons while he works through a pectoral injury, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The 30-year-old started all 17 games in his first season with Pittsburgh following a 17-start campaign in 2022 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting center Nate […]

Kyler Murray - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: After missing multiple games over the past two years due to a torn ACL, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will enter the 2024 season fully healthy. The last three times Murray has played at least 14 games in a season, he has finished as the […]

Ty Chandler - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 20+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: No one knows how the Minnesota Vikings backfield will play out this year. The team signed running back Aaron Jones this offseason, but the veteran has missed time in three of the past four seasons. As a result, Minnesota could decide to give Ty […]

Zach Ertz Listed As Starting Tight End

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is listed as the team's starting tight end on the depth chart entering Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Behind Ertz, the Commanders have listed John Bates as the No. 2 and rookie Ben Sinnott as the No. 3. It confirms the […]

Kyle Pitts To Be Utilized More On Shorter Routes?

Atlanta Falcons reporter Joe Patrick writes that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was the most impressive pass-catcher of the group in terms of volume and ability early in training camp. As camp progressed, Pitts' volume changed and he was catching balls on shorter routes at times. The biggest change is that it seems he's […]

Roman Wilson Has A Chance To Play In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that rookie third-round wide receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) has already worked in practice this week and that he's optimistic that Wilson could be available to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday versus the Atlanta Falcons. Despite missing most of training camp and all of the […]

Steelers Optimistic About Jaylen Warren

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring) has already practiced this week and the head coach is optimistic that Warren will play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Warren said that he practiced on Monday and that he plans on playing this weekend as well, so […]

Trent Williams, 49ers Agree To Contract Extension

Updating a previous report, left tackle Trent Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro, agreed to a long-term contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday to end his holdout, according to sources. The move puts Williams in line to play in the team's Week 1 regular-season opener next Monday night against […]

Tyler Lockett - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been dealing with a leg issue for a couple of weeks now, but it appears that won't affect his Week 1 status against the Denver Broncos. Lockett told reporters on Monday that he'll be ready for the […]

Aaron Jones Eyes Career Year With New "Prehab" Routine

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is optimistic about having a standout season, crediting the team's training staff for potentially preparing him for the best year of his career. Jones noted that he feels the "I'm ready to have the best year of my career" heading into a new season, thanks in part to a […]