Brennan Presley Paces Rams in Yardage Saturday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brennan Presley caught all three of his targets for 51 receiving yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. He also rushed three times for an additional 23 yards on the ground. The rookie out of Oklahoma State certainly turned heads with the preseason wrapping up, but it might […]

Britain Covey Targeted Six Times Saturday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Britain Covey caught four of six targets for 32 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old ultimately contributed in all three preseason games, but Week 3 was his best outing. He finishes this summer with nine catches, 76 yards, zero touchdowns, and a pair of punt […]

Taj Bradley Recalled for Twins Debut on Sunday

The Minnesota Twins have recalled right-hander Taj Bradley from Triple-A St. Paul to start against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Twins designated righty Erasmo Ramirez for assignment in a corresponding move. Bradley has been pitching in the minors since the Twins acquired him from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Griffin Jax on […]

Jack Bech Carving Out Role in Raiders Offense

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wideout Jack Bech enters 2025 as a depth option in Chip Kelly's retooled offense. A second-round pick and former second-team All-Big 12 performer, Bech managed just four preseason receptions but flashed traits that have coaches intrigued. His combination of size, toughness, and ball skills make him a reliable possession target, while […]

Dresser Winn Solid in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Dresser Winn completed 15 of 23 pass attempts for 190 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. This was Winn's first taste of game action in 2025, as Stetson Bennett handled the quarterback duties in the Rams' two previous preseason games. The 26-year-old does […]

RJ Harvey Handles Four Touches in Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey got the start in the backfield for the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints and handled only four touches (three carries, one catch) in the 28-19 victory. Harvey ran the rock for only four yards on his three rushing attempts and hauled in […]

Otto Lopez Back in Lineup on Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (illness) is returning to the starting lineup on Sunday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Lopez, who's hitting fifth, is making his first start since Tuesday. However, he did return from illness on Saturday as a bench player in a 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. Lopez entered as […]

Emeka Egbuka Appears Primed to Open Season as WR2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is primed to open his rookie campaign as the team's WR2 behind veteran Mike Evans with Jalen McMillan (neck) to open the year on Injured Reseve with a "severely sprained neck." McMillan could be out beyond the team's Week 9 bye. Additionally, Chris Godwin (ankle) could […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Out on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is sitting for the fifth straight game on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Ty France will play first base in Guerrero's place and hit fourth versus right-hander Eury Perez. Guerrero left the Blue Jays' loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday with inflammation in his left […]

Geno Smith Sharp in Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith looked sharp in Sunday's preseason finale, leading the first-team offense on a 60-yard scoring drive in his lone series. The veteran capped the drive with a 17-yard strike to rookie wideout Dont'e Thornton Jr. in the end zone. Smith has shown poise throughout camp, and with Chip Kelly's up-tempo […]

Colt Keith Scratched With Illness on Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith (illness) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with an illness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and hit sixth against Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo, while outfielder Wenceel Perez will lead off in place of Keith. The 24-year-old Keith has enjoyed a […]

Tetairoa McMillan Sits Out Final Preseason Game

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) was held out of practice on Monday and Tuesday of this week as a precaution due to a minor hamstring injury, and he also did not suit up for the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Imaging on McMillan's hamstring came back clean, and […]

Terrance Ferguson Catches Two Passes in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (groin) caught two of his three targets for 48 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie missed the first two preseason games due to injury, but he was able to get on the field and showcase his pass-catching abilities this weekend. While Tyler Higbee […]

Omarion Hampton "Getting Better and Better"

Eric Smith of Chargers.com wrote earlier this week that Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton "just keeps getting better and better." Hampton might have been at his best all summer during the team's 21st practice of training camp on Monday, although there was no live tackling allowed. However, the former North Carolina […]

Luis Torrens Returning on Sunday

New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (hand) is in the lineup on Sunday and hitting eighth against Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Torrens missed the Mets' previous three games while dealing with hand soreness. The 29-year-old has taken over as the Mets' primary catcher with Francisco Alvarez (thumb) on the shelf, but he offers little […]

Half-PPR Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Drafts: Top 145

If you need help with wide receiver prep ahead of your fantasy draft, you have come to the right place. We're back with our updated half-PPR wide receiver (WR) fantasy football draft rankings to help you make the right picks every time. Below, you will see where key pass-catchers such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyreek Hill, DJ […]

Quinshon Judkins Remains Unsigned Amid Contract Standoff

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has yet to sign a rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns. In fact, Judkins is the only player from the 2025 NFL Draft class who has yet to sign his rookie salary. According to Michael David Smith of NBC Sports, the Browns continue to view this situation as […]

Brandon Nimmo on the Bench Again on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Jeff McNeil is making the start in left field for this one and will hit cleanup against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Nimmo is considered day-to-day, but he's missing a fourth straight game […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Sits Out in Preseason Finale, May Start in Week 1

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was held out of their preseason finale, along with many key starters. While Croskey-Merritt was nursing a minor shoulder injury early in the week, seeing him receive rest before the regular season is a telling sign for his expected role. Instead, Chris Rodriguez Jr. took five carries on […]

Jarquez Hunter Gets Seven Carries in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 14 yards on seven carries during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie was inefficient once again, but it's still worth noting that he only played in the first quarter and thenceforth ceded carries to Cody Schrader and Brennan Presley. However, Kyren Williams and […]

Tre' Harris Dealing with Undisclosed Injury

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris (undisclosed) was unable to participate in team drills during the week and was held out of action during their preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Harris is currently competing alongside fellow rookie Keandre Lambert-Smith and veterans Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston for a starting job in […]

Tai Felton Held Out of Friday's Game With Arm Soreness

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Tai Felton (arm) was held out of Friday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans due to arm soreness. The Maryland product was lifted from practice earlier in the week but was unable to progress enough to suit up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this injury could […]

Half-PPR Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Drafts: Top 110

It's peak fantasy football draft season, and we've got you covered no matter what format you play. We're back with our updated half-PPR running back draft (RB) fantasy football rankings. In the updated 0.5-PPR rankings below, you will see key stud and sleeper ball carriers such as De'Von Achane, TreVeyon Henderson, J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker, and […]

Trevor Etienne Shows Improvement in Preseason Finale

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne showed some improvement during Carolina's preseason finale on Thursday evening. Facing the Steelers, Etienne ran the ball just three times, but racked up 26 yards. His longest run of the evening went for 28 yards. This was also his longest run of the preseason. During their second game, […]

Buccaneers Waive Shilo Sanders

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving rookie safety Shilo Sanders. The buccaneers signed Sanders, who is the brother of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, an undrafted free agent following April's NFL Draft. Sanders attended Colorado alongside his brother. Sanders spent his last two collegiate seasons in Colorado […]

Isaiah Likely to Open the Season on Ravens' 53-Man Roster?

Baltimore Ravens beat writer Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic lists Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely's (foot) status on the initial 53-man roster as one of his toughest calls in his latest roster projection. Likely underwent foot surgery in early August. Zrebiec includes Likely in his roster projection and writes that the team is projecting confidence […]

Yandy Diaz Playing on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is playing first base and batting third in Sunday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Diaz did not play on Friday after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener against St. Louis on Thursday, but he's back in for […]

Dylan Sampson Reps with First-Team Offense in Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson was the first running back on the field in his team's final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. Sampson got the first handoff of the game from starting quarterback Joe Flacco and finished his day with two carries for three yards and one reception for 14 yards. […]

Alec Burleson Back in Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) is starting in left field and batting third in Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Burleson did not play on Friday against Tampa but is feeling better after the day off on Saturday, so he'll return to […]

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

The talented second-round pick was arrested on July 12, though the Broward County State Attorney’s Office ultimately declined to pursue charges. While the legal issue is now behind him, the incident has raised legitimate questions about Judkins’ maturity, decision-making, and overall readiness to handle the demands of professional football. For a rookie still trying to […]