Cade Otton Dealing With Leg Injury -- Week 1 in Question?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that tight end Cade Otton (leg) is dealing with a leg injury and soreness, and will miss "a little bit." Buccaneers.com writer Brianna Dix reports that we should know next week if Otton's injury will impact his status for the Week 1 regular-season opener versus the division-rival […]

Jacob Latz to Start on Wednesday

The Texas Rangers announced that left-hander Jacob Latz will start against the Los Angeles on Wednesday. Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) had been in line to toe the rubber, but his superb season came to an end on Tuesday as a result of a strained rotator cuff. While Latz has been effective in his own right this […]

Rob Refsnyder Nearing Return

The Boston Red Sox plan to activate outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on either Wednesday or Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Refsnyder hasn't played since Aug. 13 as a result of a strained left oblique. The right-handed Refsnyder has done most of his damage in his career against southpaws, which has […]

49ers Signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran free-agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, a source tells Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Valdes-Scantling was unable to make the Seattle Seahawks' final 53-man roster heading into the regular season, but he'll remain in the NFC West division and join a 49ers […]

Wilyer Abreu Running, Closing in on Return

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) ran at 40 to 50 percent intensity on Tuesday as he recovers from a right-calf injury. Abreu, who has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 18, is on track to return around Sept. 1. The 26-year-old's injury paved the way for the promotion of well-regarded outfield […]

11 Fantasy Football Breakout Running Backs - Florio's Mid-Round and Later-Round Picks

Breakouts are what win fantasy football championships. Those players that you get in the middle and late rounds of your drafts who turn into one of the best players at their position are what win leagues. It is why I believe you should be chasing players with that kind of upside with most of your […]

Daylen Lile Absent Again on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile (illness) is out of the lineup against New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried on Wednesday. It'll be the Nationals' fourth game in a row without Lile, who hasn't played since Saturday because of an illness. The 22-year-old has hit a productive .313/.370/.448 with one homer, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, […]

Rashee Rice Accepting Six-Game Suspension to Begin the Year

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is accepting and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The league and the NFL Players Association are working to finalize the settlement, which will end the limbo surrounding Rice's off-the-field issues. He […]

Ravens, Kyle Hamilton Finalizing Four-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens and All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton are finalizing a four-year contract extension on Wednesday that will be worth over $100 million, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The former first-rounder has quickly become one of the best safeties in the league and has been a Pro Bowler each of the last two seasons. […]

Jake Fraley to Make Braves Debut on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) will play right field and hit eighth on Wednesday against Miami Marlins starter Ryan Gusto. Fraley is set to make his debut with the Braves, who claimed him on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 21. The 30-year-old hasn't played since Aug. 16 after he hyperextended his right […]

Bills Reunite With Jordan Poyer

The Buffalo Bills are signing former All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agents, Drew Roenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. After a year with the Miami Dolphins, Poyer will return to the team that he played for from 2017-23. In 16 regular-season appearances for the Dolphins last year, the 34-year-old […]

Overall WR1 Contenders for Fantasy Football - Potential League-Winners

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase finished the season as the dominant, clear WR1 overall last season. Powered by a horrible Bengals defense, elite quarterback play from QB Joe Burrow, and his own transcendent talent, Chase won the receiving Triple Crown. He caught 127 passes for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns, easily beating all other […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Tight End Rankings (August Updates): Tyler Warren, Elijah Arroyo, Harold Fannin, Colston Loveland, Mason Taylor, Gunnar Helm

Identifying impact rookies is key to winning fantasy football leagues, and we've seen several Year-1 tight ends become must-start studs over the last few seasons. Ahead of your redraft or rookie drafts, we're back with our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie tight end rankings. Below, check out the rookie TE pecking order to see where […]

2025 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Where To Target Each Position

One of the great things about fantasy football is that every year is different, and if you simply deploy the same strategy and approach to your drafts every season, you're probably not going to give yourself the best chance to win every year. Everyone has their favorite way to approach drafts, and there are multiple […]

NFL Aiming to Place Six-Game Suspension on Rashee Rice

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the NFL is aiming to place at least a six-game suspension on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. According to Schefter, this suspension would begin at the start of the season. The 25-year-old is scheduled to have a disciplinary hearing with the league on September 30. While this […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver (WR) Matchups - Strength of Schedule Analysis (2025)

Like any projection, we're basing our information on a relatively small sample of the previous season or multiple seasons. NFL teams discuss dividing their seasons into quarters or sections, allowing them to make adjustments. Even within those quarters or chunks, those teams will evolve and look different at various points in time. The same process […]

Miami to Sign Riley Patterson to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins will sign kicker Riley Patterson to their practice squad, general manager Chris Grier said Wednesday. Miami will spend at least the first four weeks without starting kicker Jason Sanders (hip) and needs a bit of help at the kicker spot. Patterson kicked for three teams in 2024, going 16-for-16 on extra points […]

Darren Waller is Not Injured

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said newly signed tight end Darren Waller is not injured, but rather taking things "cautiously," according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. The veteran came out of retirement to sign with Miami, so the club has opted to take things slowly in practice as they approach the first week, according […]

Dolphins GM Says De'Von Achane Will be Ready for Week 1

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the club should have running back De'Von Achane (calf) available for Week 1, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. The star back's status for the start of the season has been something of an open question, but the club's optimism Wednesday certainly was a good sign. Achane piled […]

Texans GM: "We'll See" if Joe Mixon Plays in 2025

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio was non-committal on whether running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will play during the 2025 season when asked at a Wednesday press conference, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The veteran back is on the reserve/non-football injury list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games, […]

Jalen Coker Expected To Have Bigger Role

With wide receiver Adam Thielen headed back to Minnesota in a Wednesday trade, the Carolina Panthers are planning on an enhanced role for receiver Jalen Coker, as reported by Jordan Schultz. A former undrafted free agent, Coker put together a solid rookie season on a bad Panthers team in 2024, accumulating 32 catches for 478 […]

Adam Thielen Traded to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are trading for their own former star wide receiver, Adam Thielen, Ian Rapoport reports. Carolina receives a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, and Minnesota gets Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Thielen gets to return home, as not only did he spend nine years […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/27/2025)

I'm back with another batch of home run props for this wonderful Wednesday slate of MLB action! If you're new here, all we do is hunt for dingers every day. Some of my fellow writers will offer up three or four home run props, but lately I have been going with a "more is more" […]

Will Quinshon Judkins Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update

After not opting to resign longtime running back Nick Chubb, the Cleveland Browns opted to find their next franchise running back in the second round of the NFL Draft in Ohio State standout Quinshon Judkins. Judkins was viewed as one of the top prospects at the position and was widely considered the RB1 in Cleveland […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

What is emerging as a very popular way to start fantasy drafts this season is going with two running backs with your first two picks. The "zero RB" strategy had a nice run there for a few years, but thanks to dominant seasons from Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, paired with the emergence of young […]

2025 Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late-Round Sleeper Picks

The late rounds of fantasy drafts provide us with gems every year. While nailing early picks creates a high floor for your team, hitting a late-round pick that turns into a weekly contributor to your team is what can take you to the next level. While other managers who haven't done their homework rely on […]

Will De'Von Achane Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane enjoyed a breakout season in his sophomore campaign, serving as Miami's clear workhorse back. After being deployed in a limited role as a rookie, Achane proved he can take on a full workload in his second season. However, the former third-round pick has recently suffered an injury and could […]

Nick Lodolo Expected to Return Wednesday Against the Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) is expected to return against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series finale on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The Reds have dropped the first two games of the series against the Dodgers, and are going to need a solid outing by their former first-round pick […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, DJ Giddens, Cam Skattebo, Luther Burden, Isaac TeSlaa

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, DJ Giddens, Cam Skattebo, Luther Burden, Isaac TeSlaa. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

$1 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

As we enter peak fantasy football draft season, funds get tight. One way to block out how much you have spent in fantasy drafts this offseason is to sign up for an auction draft and find some players in the bargain bin to fill out your roster. It's like a fantasy football Jedi mind trick. […]