Jordan James Ready to Go for Week 2

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that rookie running back Jordan James (finger) will be healthy and ready to go for a Week 2 meeting in New Orleans against the Saints on Sunday, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. James did not play in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 2 Start, Sit Running Backs

The high-end fantasy football running backs far outperformed wide receivers in Week 1, so it will be interesting to see if that trend continues. To assist your start-sit calls at RB, we're back with our Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. To find out where key ball carriers like Travis Etienne Jr., […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Back at Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle) is back at practice on Thursday after he was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Robinson's return to practice on Thursday is a good sign that he'll be able to suit up in Week 2 against the […]

Malik Nabers Back to Full Practice on Thursday

Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) will be a full-go in Thursday's practice after he was limited on Wednesday with an ongoing back issue that the team has been managing. Nabers was also a DNP last Friday, but he was active in the […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 2 Start, Sit

The second week of the fantasy football season is about to begin, and we start with another can't-miss matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders. Use these Week 2 fantasy football rankings to set those Week 2 lineups and improve to 2-0 or get in the win column for the first time this […]

Mark Andrews Looking to Bounce Back in Week 2

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was a massive disappointment for any fantasy managers who had him in their starting lineups in Week 1. In the team's 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Andrews was targeted only once for a five-yard catch. What's even more head-scratching is that he had just one target with fellow […]

Anthony Volpe Receives Cortisone Injection in his Shoulder

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) received a cortisone injection in his left shoulder for an injury that he initially suffered in early May when he dove for a ball and heard a pop, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Volpe did not have structural damage in his shoulder and never […]

Sam Haggerty to Start Rehab Assignment on Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Sam Haggerty (ankle) ran the bases at Globe Life Field on Wednesday and is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. Haggerty is getting close to returning from left-ankle inflammation that has kept him out since the middle of August. Playing […]

Tristan Wirfs to Return to Practice on Thursday

Along with wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle), Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) will practice on Thursday for the first time since having surgery on his knee in July, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It's all part of their conditioning to hopefully play in a few weeks. The Bucs […]

George Pickens Running as Cowboys' Clear WR2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens participated in 92% (56) of the team's snaps during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, the exact figure as star teammate CeeDee Lamb. The fourth-year pro didn't garner the same lofty target total Lamb drew (13), placing third on the team behind tight end Jake Ferguson, […]

College Football Picks Against the Spread: Expert Betting Predictions for Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12 (Week 3)

Week 2 of the 2025 college football season brought some more upsets. South Florida is the darling of the Group of 5 after winning in The Swamp. Two more top 25 teams fell to unranked teams. What does Week 3 have in store? How did we do in Week 2? We'll start off the betting […]

DaRon Bland Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) could miss a couple of weeks with a right-foot injury that he suffered in practice on Monday, sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. Bland's foot injury is unrelated to the foot issue that limited him to only seven games played in 2024, when he dealt with a stress fracture […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Daniel Jones, Javonte Williams, Quentin Johnston, Emeka Egbuka, Juwan Johnson

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is officially in the books. We were treated to some really good games, like the shootout between the Bills and Ravens, and we also saw some unlikely faces emerge as top fantasy options. But are those "unlikely faces" going to be regulars near the top of the fantasy […]

Ricky Pearsall Slated for Massive Workload in Week 2

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to see an elevated workload in Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Saints due to a myriad of injuries his team has faced. The 49ers won their opening matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, but it didn't come without some collateral damage. Tight end George Kittle (hamstring) […]

Javonte Williams Comfortably Paces Cowboys' Backfield in Snaps

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was far and away his team's No. 1 option out of the backfield during their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It was unclear exactly how Dallas' running back touch distribution would shake out leading up to the campaign, but Williams was the unquestioned RB1 in the season […]

Chris Godwin to Be Limited in His Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) will return to the practice field for the first time on Thursday in a limited fashion. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the news. Godwin is still working back from a dislocated ankle he sustained in late October of last season, aiming for a return in Week 5 […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Surprises as Team's Second-Leading Receiver

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus was a surprise contributor in Monday night's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Zaccheaus was Chicago's second-leading receiver regarding receptions (four), yards (42), and targets (seven), but played far fewer snaps (30) than fellow wideouts DJ Moore (56) and Rome Odunze (63). The Bears' ground attack couldn't get much going […]

Elic Ayomanor The Clear-Cut WR2 in Titans Offense

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is emerging as the clear-cut WR2 in the offense. While his Week 1 box score was modest, with only two catches for 13 yards against the Denver Broncos, the usage tells a different story. Ayomanor drew seven targets, far outpacing veteran Tyler Lockett (1) and fellow rookie Chimere […]

Is Michael Penix Jr. The Breakout QB of 2025?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is shaping up as an early breakout candidate. Despite missing wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) in Week 1, the rookie delivered an impressive performance, completing 27 of 42 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown, while adding 21 rushing yards and another score on the ground. Penix's passing production […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. To Be Healthy Scratch Again in Week 2?

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. served as a healthy inactive in the season opener against the Giants. Rodriguez emerged in training camp as well as preseason, and he was in the mix for touches in the backfield headed into Week 1 after the Brian Robinson Jr. trade. However, Washington ultimately opted to keep […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III to be Phased Out of Falcons Offense?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was quietly phased out of the offense in Week 1. Despite Darnell Mooney (shoulder) being a surprise inactive, McCloud caught just three of five targets for 51 yards in the Falcons' season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCloud logged 72% of the snaps, which was a noticeable […]

Tre Tucker A Focal Point in Raiders Offense

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker looks like a focal point in the team's passing attack. The third-year wideout caught two of three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the New England Patriots. Just as important, Tucker played 90% of the offensive snaps, ranking 18th among all […]

Bill Belichick Advocated for Tyquan Thornton in Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton found his way to Kansas City thanks to a surprising advocate, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Belichick personally recommended Thornton to Andy Reid, telling him, "He's really got great potential." After three underwhelming seasons in New England, Thornton was released following the 2024 season. The Chiefs took […]

Aaron Rodgers Due for Regression in Week 2?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock in Week 1, completing 22 of 30 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns in the Steelers' 34-32 win over the New York Jets. The 42-year-old quarterback completed passes to seven different receivers in Week 1 and looked fantastic in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme. Rodgers […]

Cedric Tillman A Possible Add Despite Cluttered Browns Offense

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman has low-end starter/flex potential that could be worth a waiver-wire add in deeper PPR formats, especially. The third-year receiver had a nice Week 1 in which he tied for a team-best eight targets with five catches and a touchdown, but his role on the offense is still likely to […]

Michael Mayer The Insurance Option For Brock Bowers

Fantasy managers who selected Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) in their drafts this year may want to consider the waiver-wire potential of Raiders tight end Michael Mayer, who figures to be the beneficiary if Bowers is unable to play Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. The third-year pro had a nice […]

Tyler O'Neill Expected to Return Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) is on track to return to the team on Friday night when they start their series against the Blue Jays. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said that O'Neill could be activated if all went well on Thursday in his rehab start in Triple-A Norfolk, and O'Neill crushed a home run […]

Dane Myers Will Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (oblique) has been sidelined since August 30 with an oblique strain, but the 29-year-old righty is starting a rehab assignment in Triple-A this Thursday, so he should be on track to get back in the lineup before the end of the season. In his 99 games this season, Myers hit […]

Keenan Allen Still Showing Starting Potential

Long a productive fantasy wide receiver, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is once again showing he can be a starting option in his first year back with L.A. After a big Week 1 that included 10 targets and a touchdown catch, the veteran naturally saw a big uptick in waiver-wire adds and managers […]