Adrian Martinez Waived

The New York Jets waived quarterback Adrian Martinez on Sunday. Martinez, who went undrafted out of Nebraska in 2023, spent last season on the Jets' practice squad and competed for a roster spot this summer. The 25-year-old played in all three of the Jets' preseason games and went 30-for-51 (58.8%) for 352 yards, a touchdown, […]

Darian Kinnard Traded to Packers

The Green Bay Packers have acquired offensive tackle Darian Kinnard from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 sixth-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Eagles are parting with Kinnard after acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kinnard entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs […]

Brett Rypien Released

The Minnesota Vikings released quarterback Brett Rypien on Sunday as part of a shakeup at the position. Along with moving on from Rypien, they traded Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles and signed Carson Wentz. Their QB room now consists of new starter J.J. McCarthy, Wentz, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer. Rypien spent most of […]

Mid-Round Running Back League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

The early rounds of fantasy football drafts can often be quite predictable, with players being taken right around their ADP as managers look to secure safe production from top fantasy producers in previous seasons. The saying goes that you don't usually win your league in the first three rounds, but you can certainly lose it […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Breakouts - Draft Targets With Big Upside

Every year, NFL teams rely more and more on rookies to be immediate difference-makers. Rookies like Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr., and Brock Bowers were able to catapult not only their organizations, but fantasy managers as well. According to ESPN Fantasy, four of last season’s 10 most common players on championship teams were rookies! The […]

Andy Smith's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 6 Must-Draft Players (2025)

Hello RotoBallers! Training camp is underway, and the Hall of Fame Game is just around the corner, which means it is time to start digging deep into fantasy football. While it is crucial to hit on most of your draft picks, if you can identify specific players with elite upside, you can put yourself in […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB Builds: 5 Later-Round Draft Values (2025)

Some drafters might be fading the ZeroRB approach because running backs were profitable in the early rounds over the past two seasons. With the juicy 2025 rookie class, many receivers and running backs landed in friendly spots, making them earlier picks in drafts. The basis for the ZeroRB draft strategy came from Shawn Siegele and […]

Trevon Diggs Slated to be Activated from PUP List

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (knee) is slated to be activated from the PUP list. The defensive back has passed his physical and will be cleared for action. The 26-year-old has been held out of action during training camp as he was recovering from an offseason […]

Adam Koffler's 5 Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers: Later-Round Breakout Candidates to Draft

In fantasy football, there are sleepers, and then there are deep sleepers. These guys typically come off the board in the later rounds of your drafts. This is where you can have a serious edge over your league mates. Hit on a couple of these guys and you'll be golden (hint, hint) this season. The five […]

Fred Johnson Traded to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Johnson played for the Eagles in each of the past two seasons and will make a quick return to his former club. In 2024, Johnson appeared in all 17 regular-season games but only logged […]

Jordan James Expected to Move Down Depth Chart

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (finger) is expected to move down the depth chart following the trade that sent Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco. Given Robinson's experience at the NFL level, he will likely be the top option to slot in as the No. 2 running back behind […]

Chimere Dike Records One Reception on Friday in Preseason Finale

Tennessee Titans' rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike recorded one reception for one yard on two targets in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings. Dike was not involved much on Friday, even with Calvin Ridley (soreness) not suiting up. Currently, he sits behind Ridley, Tyler Lockett, Van Jefferson, and fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor on the […]

Dillon Gabriel Slated to Crack 53-Man Roster

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is slated to claim a spot on the 53-man roster officially. Earlier on Sunday, the Browns opted to release quarterback Tyler Huntley, leaving them with four options on their depth chart. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Browns have planned to keep four quarterbacks on their roster for […]

Will Howard Misses Final Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) was unable to suit up in their preseason finale on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers. The Ohio State product missed the entirety of the preseason due to a broken bone in his right hand. While the former sixth-round selection had an opportunity to claim the No. 2 job […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: Mid-Round Draft Values and Targets for 2025

The top of a fantasy football draft isn't too difficult. Sure, we have our preferences, but the group of guys going in rounds one and two is there for a reason. It's hard to mess up. The middle rounds are where you can win and lose a league. Hit on those picks, and it seems […]

Wide Receiver Target Hogs - Upside Fantasy Football Picks for 2025

Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb will lead their team in targets. They have high odds to lead the league in targets, something each has done once in the last three seasons. But they play with good, if not great, secondary options. Chase has Tee Higgins. Jefferson has former first-round pick Jordan Addison opposite […]

Phil Mafah Scores a Touchdown in Preseason Finale

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah carried the ball two times for 16 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 31-13 preseason win over the Falcons. The seventh-round draft pick has impressed in camp and entered the game in the fourth quarter of Friday's game after Jaydon Blue (ankle) was helped off the field. The […]

Shedeur Sanders Set to Make 53-Man Roster

According to Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to make the 53-man roster. Earlier on Sunday, the Browns released Tyler Huntley, which leaves them with four quarterbacks on the roster. However, the Browns have planned to keep four quarterbacks on their roster, which means the Colorado product could be in the […]

Identifying Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Breakouts: Build-A-Breakout Workshop

Welcome back for this next installation of my RotoBaller breakout series — it's been a blast, and I'm learning a bunch while we're at it. By now, we're three workshop visits deep and on the verge of fantasy glory—no stopping what cannot be stopped. In case you've missed it, we're spending August at the Build-A-Breakout […]

QB Fantasy Football Draft Values: Later-Round Quarterback Sleepers (2025)

Fantasy drafts are not always won in the early rounds. In fact, hitting big in the middle and later rounds is what determines if your team goes from a middling contender to a championship favorite. Especially at QB, identifying a late-round player with legitimate upside is a proven formula for fantasy success. That said, we're […]

5 Overvalued Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Avoid (2025)

In just over two weeks, we will finally be enjoying real NFL football. Training camps have flown by, and fantasy drafts are already underway. As satisfying as it is to identify sleepers and upside plays in fantasy, one of the most valuable things you can do as a drafter is avoid the landmine players that […]

Trevor Rogers has Another Stellar Outing

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was once again excellent on the mound during Sunday's start against the Houston Astros. Rogers has been unbelievable on the mound and the Astros had no answers for him on Sunday. He tossed seven innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out a season-high nine batters. Rogers […]

Jaylin Lane Feeling Comfortable in Commanders Offense

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane is feeling comfortable in the Commanders' offense, and did not play in the team's final preseason game on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens, with no injury reported and multiple starters sitting. With the Commanders' star wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, still dealing with contract negotiations and status for playing […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Breakouts: Draft Sleepers (2025)

In fantasy football, the trend to punt the tight-end position is back en vogue in 2025. For a while, it made sense to try to draft a top tight end like Mark Andrews or Travis Kelce early in drafts, but if you're not taking Brock Bowers in the early rounds this season, you may want […]

Paul Goldschmidt Absent from Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Goldschmidt will head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. It's not shocking Goldschmidt is sitting here against a right-handed starting pitcher. The veteran slugger is slashing .237/.279/.323 […]

5 Fantasy Football Predictions for Wide Receivers in 2025: Terry McLaurin, George Pickens, Tetairoa McMillan, Chris Olave, Jerry Jeudy

It's the fifth round and you're on the clock. You've allocated several of your top picks to running backs and a quarterback or a tight end. Wide receiver is a massive need. But you look at the available list, and there are warts about every wide receiver. Who is getting the click? Let's sort through […]

Fantasy Football Early-Round Overvalued Draft Picks (QB, RB, WR, TE)

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LeQuint Allen Jr. Feels He Belongs in the NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars senior writer John Oehser reports that Jackonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. says "he belongs" and that "I feel like when I put the pads on, I'm just as good as anybody." Allen did not receive many carries in the preseason, with only two rushing attempts for 18 yards and zero touchdowns, […]

Will Matthew Stafford Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is dealing with an irritated disk in his back that delayed his 2025 training camp debut. The 37-year-old is back at practice as of August 18, but the team is taking it slow with its veteran signal-caller. Stafford has played through numerous injuries in his 16-year NFL career, […]

Is Cam Skattebo Hurt or Healthy? Injury Update for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is a rookie who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He's set to join a backfield featuring fellow RBs Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary, the only other two healthy running backs on the roster. Skattebo's final college season was a productive one. […]