Colton Cowser Activated, Hitting Fifth on Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser (head) from the seven-day concussion injured list. He'll play center field and hit fifth Sunday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Cowser, who last played Aug. 6, will try to get back on track after going 3-for-20 with one RBI, 11 strikeouts, and one […]

Alvin Kamara Not Playing on Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is not suiting up for the team's second preseason game on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Erin Summers of ESPN. Kamara was seen doing pre-game workouts with the rest of the team, but it's the second straight preseason game in which he will not play. Rookie […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Frank Ammirante's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

We often hear the term "league-winner" in fantasy football, but what does it mean? Most would describe it as a term for late-round picks that yielded massive profit compared to their ADP. Two good examples of this from last year are Brian Thomas Jr. and Bucky Irving. But I have a bit of a different […]

Quincy Milton's Fantasy Football League Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. With training camp in full swing and a slate of preseason games on the horizon, it's time to get serious about NFL football. This is an exciting time to be an NFL and fantasy football fan. The anticipation of the season and the research we conduct are […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: 6 Dark-Horse Overall RB1 Contenders

Yes, you should draft Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs this season. However, unless you're playing in a league with an auction draft, you won't be able to do that. So instead, target these more affordable running backs with varying average draft positions who have the potential to finish the year as the overall RB1. All […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (August Updates): Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo

It's the second full week of August, which means football is right around the corner. NFL action will be here before you know it, and fantasy drafts are already taking place. Below, you will see our 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. Find out where key first-year players like Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter, Emeka […]

Cody Freeman Called Up and Starting for Rangers on Sunday

The Texas Rangers recalled infield/outfield prospect Cody Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, and he will start at third base and bat eighth in the series finale against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Freeman will get the nod at the hot corner with Josh Jung taking a day off, but […]

Is Samaje Perine or Tahj Brooks the RB2 for the Bengals? Which Cincinnati Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

As the 2025 NFL regular season approaches, one of the most intriguing position battles in Cincinnati Bengals camp isn’t at quarterback or wide receiver; it’s behind featured running back Chase Brown, where a veteran and a rookie are vying for the RB2 role. Brown is coming off a strong sophomore campaign with 990 rushing yards […]

Is Will Shipley or AJ Dillon the RB2 for the Eagles? Which Philadelphia Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to begin their Super Bowl title defense as they look to go back-to-back after defeating the Chiefs, 40-22, to claim last year's championship. Adding free-agent running back Saquon Barkley was one of the key additions that resulted in last year's Super Bowl win, and Barkley is back this year to […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, or Ricky Pearsall the WR1 for the 49ers? Which Wide Receiver Should You Draft in 2025?

Injuries happen. Scan reports across the league and you'll find a dozen or so players on each team sitting out of practice. Rarely do we see the majority of one position room sidelined. That's the San Francisco 49ers this training camp. At various points in the preseason, five of the team's top six receivers on […]

Fantasy Football PPR Running Back Rankings: (August 2025) - Chase Brown, Isiah Pacheco, Travis Etienne, TreVeyon Henderson, Bhayshul Tuten

Fantasy football season continues to inch closer, and we're here to help you dominate your drafts with our updated 2025 fantasy football PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues. In the fresh cut of PPR RB rankings below, see where key ball carriers and backfield pass-catchers such as Chase Brown, Isiah Pacheco, Travis Etienne, TreVeyon Henderson, […]

Marcus Semien Back for Rangers on Sunday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (wrist) is back at second base and will hit sixth for Sunday's series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Semien was hit by a pitch on his right wrist in Friday's loss and then was held out of Saturday's contest as a result. X-rays […]

5 Sophomore Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Second-Year Players to Draft (2025)

Lately, I've found myself in a deep YouTube rabbit hole watching people play GeoGuessr. If you haven't had experience with it, the game places you in a random location on Google Street View, and you have to decide on where you're located based on clues like architecture, road signs, terrain, and gut feelings. Some people […]

Jeremy Pena Returning in Series Finale

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is feeling good enough to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Pena is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff. The 27-year-old was under the weather and did not play in the first two games of the series […]

Blake Perkins Reinstated and Starting on Sunday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Sunday that they reinstated outfielder Blake Perkins from the bereavement list and optioned outfielder Steward Berroa to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Perkins is starting in center field and is batting sixth for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Andrew Abbott. The 28-year-old Perkins missed […]

Marcelo Mayer to Have Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist, according to manager Alex Cora. Mayer was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 25 with a right-wrist sprain and received an anti-inflammatory shot, but it won't prevent him from missing the rest of the year. The 22-year-old […]

Travis Hunter Out Sunday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are playing their starters against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but that won't include wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (upper body). The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick from Colorado will sit out with an upper-body injury. There's no indication Hunter is dealing with a serious issue, but the Jaguars […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, Matthew Golden, Jauan Jennings, Tyler Warren, Ricky Pearsall, Jack Bech, Cedric Tillman, Jayden Reed, Jaylin Noel

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, Matthew Golden, Jauan Jennings, Tyler Warren, Ricky Pearsall, Jack Bech, Cedric Tillman, Jayden Reed, Jaylin Noel. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft […]

Andrew Thomas Making Progress

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) is "getting better" as he works back from the foot surgery he underwent last October, according to head coach Brian Daboll. The Giants have expressed optimism that Thomas will be ready to go Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. They went most of last season without Thomas, […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Name Justin Jefferson, Saquon Barkley, Nico Collins, Cooper Kupp, CeeDee Lamb, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, James Conner, DJ Moore, Deebo Samuel, DeVonta Smith

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Justin Jefferson, Saquon Barkley, Nico Collins, Cooper Kupp, CeeDee Lamb, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, James Conner, DJ Moore, Deebo Samuel, DeVonta Smith. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft […]

Bryce Young Stifled in Second Preseason Game

The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young turned in a performance to forget in a 20-3 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday. Head coach Dave Canales had planned for Young and the starting offense to play three series, but he wound up pulling the third-year QB after a mere six plays. Young went […]

RJ Harvey Finds the End Zone for the First Time in his Career

Denver Broncos rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey didn't see much run in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, but it didn't stop him from scoring his first NFL touchdown in the 27-7 victory. Harvey only carried the ball three times for 18 yards while catching his only target […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Leads Broncos in Rushing on Saturday

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin put his best foot forward in Saturday's preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals in his attempt to win a 53-man roster spot. In the 27-7 win over Arizona in the second preseason game, McLaughlin had only three carries, but it was enough to lead the team in rushing with […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Sunday, 8/17/25)

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason wraps up with a two-game slate on Sunday and an island game on Monday night. Sunday’s slate, which this article will dive into, is highlighted by the 2025 preseason debut of Caleb Williams in the new-look Chicago Bears offense. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott is being coy about Josh […]

Jarrett Stidham Picks the Cardinals Apart on Saturday

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham got the start in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals and looked amazing, going 16-for-23 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-7 victory. Starter Bo Nix got this game off, so Stidham saw most of the action under center before giving […]

Russell Wilson Remains Giants Starter

Even though rookie Jaxson Dart has starred over his first two preseason games, the New York Giants are sticking with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback. "Russ is our starter," head coach Brian Daboll said after a 31-12 win over the New York Jets on Saturday. Wilson started the game and went 4-for-7 for 108 […]

MarShawn Lloyd Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) left the team's 23-19 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday with hamstring tightness, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Lloyd suffered the injury when he was tackled after gaining 33 yards on his lone catch of the game. He also carried the ball six […]