Dallas Goedert a Red-Zone Threat Against Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert enters the 2025 season after a bumpy road last year. Goedert got just nine full games under his belt while dealing with injuries, racking up 496 yards and two touchdowns on 42 catches. His highlight performance was a 10-catch game for 170 yards in Week 3, but unfortunately for […]

DeVonta Smith Looks For Hot Start In Week 1

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) was not listed on Philadelphia's Tuesday injury report and will likely be set to play Week 1. Smith is coming off of a 2024 campaign in which he accumulated 68 catches for 833 yards and eight touchdowns in just 13 games, once again cementing himself as one of the […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back to our deeper league fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 1. We have finally made it to Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season! It is time to stop projecting and start reacting to the weekly data points and information we receive on the field. A lot of analysis focuses on leagues […]

A.J. Brown A Clear WR1 Against Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was not listed on the team's injury report on Tuesday and appears to be good to go for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. Brown is looking to impress once again in 2025 after eclipsing 1,000 yards and scoring seven touchdowns in just 13 games last season. Against […]

Josh Morrissey Fully Healthy for Start of Season

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (knee) is at 100 percent ahead of the new campaign. "Everything is great," Morrissey told Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press. "It was bad timing (for the injury to occur), but a good result, in that the injury wasn't too severe. I knew the protocol and I knew the […]

Taylor Ward Remains Out of Angels Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (head) remains sidelined for the series opener in Kansas City against the Royals on Tuesday. Matthew Lugo will draw a second straight start in left field for the Halos and will bat seventh against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen at Kauffman Stadium. Ward had to leave Sunday's ballgame against the […]

Dennis Hildeby Signs Three-Year Extension With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby signed a three-year, $2.525 million extension on Tuesday. It's a two-way deal for the first two years before converting into a one-way contract for the 2027-28 campaign. Hildeby was a restricted free agent after making his first six NHL appearances last season. He posted a 3-3-0 record, a 3.33 […]

Matthew Golden Listed as Starting Wide Receiver

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is listed as a starter on the team's depth chart, according to Zach Jacobson of 247 Sports. Golden was selected in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas. Throughout camp, Golden has received positive buzz and has already begun to establish a strong […]

Will Shipley Not Worth Starting Just Yet

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley comes into his second NFL season serving as backup to star RB Saquon Barkley. Shipley started the Eagles' first preseason game, finished as the leading rusher after just one quarter of play, then didn't see the field again for the next two weeks. All evidence points to him being […]

Chase Meidroth Sitting With Ankle Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth (ankle) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field after suffering a sprained right ankle in Monday's contest. Lenyn Sosa will draw the start at the keystone and will bat out of the three-hole against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. For now, Meidroth […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Listed Fourth on Depth Chart

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is listed as the team's RB4 on their official depth chart. Veteran Austin Ekeler occupies the top spot while Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. slot in as the No. 2 and No. 3. The seventh-round rookie out of Arizona was very impressive during the preseason and made […]

Gabriel Arias Not Playing on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (hand) is still out of the starting nine for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Brayan Rocchio will slide over to shortstop for yet another start and will bat seventh against Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. The Guardians were expecting Arias to return to action on […]

Spencer Steer Still Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer (leg) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park. Rookie Sal Stewart will make another start at first base and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. A leg injury will cause Steer to miss his […]

Nick Lodolo Scratched With Illness

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays due to an illness, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Right-hander Scott Barlow will instead step in and serve as the opener in what will be a bullpen day for the Reds. […]

Week 1 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Every year, like clockwork, fantasy fans and analysts cling to the notion that team performances and trends translate from year to year. It is this notion that helps some NFL owners or general managers cling to a roster just past its prime, or drives fantasy managers to assume certain players or teams have an easy […]

Tyrod Taylor Back on Practice Field

New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) was seen taking part in the early portion of Tuesday's practice, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Taylor will probably be a limited participant in practice, but the big takeaway is that he was back on the field, suggesting that he should be available to back up […]

Braelon Allen - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was given opportunities during his rookie season, but was rarely effective during his debut campaign. As a rookie, the former fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin totaled just 334 yards on 92 attempts. He found the back […]

Uptick in Production Coming for DeVonta Smith?

The Athletic's Zach Berman says to "look for an uptick in production" from Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith in 2025 after he had 95 catches for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns back in 2022. On another team, Smith would be a no-doubt No. 1 receiver, but in Philly, he's merely the third offensive weapon […]

Marquise Brown has Been Practicing in Full

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) has been a full participant in practice this week and has "looked good out there," according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. Rashee Rice is serving a suspension to start the season, and rookie Jalen Royals (knee) is not […]

Jalen Royals Held Out on Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) was the only Chiefs player not to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. This shouldn't be much of a surprise, as Reid said just last week that Royals wasn't expected to be available to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener in Brazil […]

Elic Ayomanor Listed as a Starter for Titans

Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com writes that rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is listed alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett as a starter on the team's unofficial depth chart entering the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the hosting Denver Broncos. Ayomanor flashed in training camp and the preseason for Tennessee and displayed some strong […]

Hendry Mendez Working Out at First Base

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Hendry Mendez is getting work at first base at Double-A Wichita. The Twins' 26th-ranked prospect has yet to play there in an actual game, but the Twins have plenty of outfield talent, including top-ranked prospect Walker Jenkins, who has yet to debut in the majors, so the team wants to find […]

Running Backs To Avoid in Fantasy Football: 3 Overvalued Draft Picks

The league's best running backs often carry both their real teams and their fantasy football teams on their backs. Even RBs drafted in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds frequently become must-starts and provide fantastic utility to their fantasy managers. But some don't. There are plenty of reasons for an RB to disappoint. It's a […]

Billy Amick Activated from High-A Injured List

Minnesota Twins corner infield prospect Billy Amick (shoulder) was activated from the High-A seven-day injured list on Tuesday. The Twins' 18th-ranked prospect was recovering from a dislocated shoulder, the second time this year that he spent time on the IL due to an ailment. When on the field, the 2024 second-rounder was having a good […]

Nick Yorke Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates infield/outfield prospect Nick Yorke was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. The Pirates' 11th-ranked prospect has hit well for most of the season, slashing .287/.348/.406 with seven home runs and 17 steals in 103 games, but has been hotter as of late, going 24-for-66 (.364) over his last 16 games. The 23-year-old got […]

Hayden Harris Called Up from Triple-A for Debut

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hayden Harris is getting called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The Braves' 27th-ranked prospect has had a fantastic season, dominating in 18 relief appearances at Double-A and earning a promotion to Triple-A in June. He was also nominated for […]

Dalton Kincaid's Role Not Expected to Grow?

According to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is not expected to see his role grow during the 2025 season. Buscaglia noted that, given Dawson Knox's presence on the team, Kincaid will likely not take a large share of opportunities. Last season, Kincaid logged around 66% of the team snaps, […]

Thomas White Promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White has been promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville. The Marlins' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 21) began the year at High-A, then pitched his way to Double-A, where he dominated across 10 starts. In all, the southpaw posted a 2.13 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and an elite 25.9 percent K-BB% in 19 starts […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Draft Strategy: Should You Draft a QB Early in 2025?

The quarterback position is easily the highest-scoring position of all in fantasy football in normal standard and PPR leagues. The scoring rules allow for massive production from QBs, especially those with rushing upside, that sometimes can even double as a passing scorer and a low-end running back bound into one player. For example, Washington Commanders […]

Saquon Barkley Looking To Run Over Cowboys Again In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley looks to begin yet another dominant fantasy campaign as he matches up against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Barkley is a consensus first-round fantasy pick for managers this season-and for good reason. He's a workhorse in a powerhouse offense, leading the NFL in rushing attempts and yards in […]