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 […]

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. […]

Nathaniel Lowe Absent on Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Lowe has been excellent with his new team, but he'll take a seat here against left-hander Carlos Rodon. Over his first four games, Lowe is 5-for-14 with a homer, five RBI, and two […]

Ollie Gordon II Plays Well in Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II finished with 43 yards off eight carries in Saturday's win over the Jaguars. Mike Boone had only 27 yards off seven touches, although he made up for it by finding the end zone. With De'Von Achane (calf) and Jaylen Wright (leg) not a lock to be on the […]

Xavier Restrepo on the Bubble to Make Titans Roster

Justin Melo of Broadway Sports reports that Tennessee Titans wide receiver Xavier Restrepo is on the bubble to make the 53-man roster. In three preseason games, he had three receptions for 26 receiving yards and no touchdowns. Restrepo was added as an undrafted free agent after he was a teammate of Titans rookie quarterback Cameron […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Seven Scoreless Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Merrill Kelly was excellent on the mound during Sunday's outing against the Cleveland Guardians. Kelly came into this game riding a hot stretch on the mound and it continued on Sunday. The right-hander tossed seven shutout innings, allowing four hits while striking out eight batters in the win. Kelly has been […]

Pete Carroll Looking for Quarterbacks With Aidan O'Connell Out

The Las Vegas Raiders are exploring all options at quarterback after backup Aidan O'Connell (wrist) suffered a wrist injury that will sideline him up to eight weeks. Head coach Pete Carroll emphasized the team's urgency, saying, "All possibilities are available right now... we're looking everywhere to see if we can find the best guy that […]

Gunnar Helm the Highest-Rated Titans Player

With all teams now through the preseason and working on roster cuts, Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm was his team's highest-rated preseason player. Playing in all three contests, Helm did most of his damage in the second game against the Falcons, in which he caught four balls for 48 yards and a score. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Appears as Pinch-Hitter

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) remained out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday. Guerrero hasn't started in a game since being pulled from Monday's game due to hamstring inflammation. The good news is that Guerrero was able to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter 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 […]

Jordan Phillips Expected to Sign with Bills

Veteran defensive lineman Jordan Phillips visited the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and is expected to sign a deal with the team later this week. The 32-year-old has played parts of five seasons in Buffalo over three separate stints with the team. The former second-round pick recorded 9.5 sacks with the Bills in 2019, but has […]

La'el Collins Released by Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing veteran offensive lineman La'el Collins. Collins originally joined the Cowboys in 2015 as an undrafted free agent, and he started 71 games for them over six seasons, both at guard and predominantly at left tackle. He started 15 games for the Bengals in 2022 before suffering a torn ACL and […]

Middle-Round RB Sleepers, Fantasy Football Draft Values - Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, D'Andre Swift, Cam Skattebo, R.J. Harvey

Welcome to our middle-round fantasy football running back (RB) sleepers and draft values for the 2025 season. Today we'll be taking a look at Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, D'Andre Swift, Cam Skattebo and R.J. Harvey. The middle rounds of fantasy drafts are essential, as fantasy managers use the middle of the draft to build around […]

Tahj Brooks Has Flashed in Camp and Earned a Role

Cincinnati Bengals' sixth-round rookie running back Tahj Brooks has done enough through camp to earn the top backup spot on the latest 53-man projection. Chase Brown showed down the stretch last season that he can thrive in a workhorse role. ESPN's Ben Baby projects that the team will keep only three running backs on their […]

Overall D/ST1 Contenders - Sneaky Fantasy Football Team Defenses With Upside to Draft

The D/ST roster spot has been eliminated from some fantasy football leagues because, well, it's so tough to predict. While you can trust your best wide receivers and running backs to at least get you a meager 10 points in the worst of their games when they're not injured, not so for defenses. It's the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Keenan Allen, Chris Godwin, Jayden Higgins Outlooks (2025)

Nailing your late-round picks is a surefire way to compete for a fantasy football championship. Snagging overperformers at the running back and receiver positions late in the draft can be the difference between winning a league and not even making the playoffs. Three of these late-round options at the receiver position this year are Keenan […]

Will Jaylen Wright Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (undisclosed) had a disappointing rookie campaign last season. The Dolphins run game as a whole was nowhere near as productive as it was in 2023, likely due to the departure of their best two run-blocking offensive linemen.  Center Connor Williams, now retired, and guard Robert Hunt, now with the […]

Brashard Smith Featured Early and Often in Preseason Finale

Including the opening kickoff of the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason finale against the Bears on Friday, rookie running back Brashard Smith was featured on three of the game's first seven plays. And even though the 7th-round former wide receiver dropped a pass on 2nd-and-10, he rewarded his coaches for going back to him, taking a […]

Carson Schwesinger a Smart Bet for DROY?

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger recorded six total tackles and a QB hit across his 24 snaps this preseason, and NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein believes he could be in play for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The former walk-on turned 2nd-round pick has been the buzz of Browns training camp, as he plays […]