San Francisco D/ST Viable In Week 1

After a down year in 2024, San Francisco's D/ST is in good shape for a rebound when they face the Seahawks in Week 1. For starters, former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is returning to his former role to lead the 49ers' defensive unit. The addition of Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins via the NFL Draft […]

Jake Moody An Unreliable Week 1 Option

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody's 2024 season should have fantasy managers looking elsewhere to fill the position on their rosters to start the season this weekend. Moody converted 24 of his 34 field goal attempts last year, giving him the second-worst conversion rate (70.6%) among kickers with at least 20 tries in 2024. Moody […]

George Kittle a Must-Start for Week 1

Tight end George Kittle enters the 2025 season as one of the premier fantasy options at his position. In 2024, Kittle led the 49ers in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns with a 78-1,106-8 line. His 10.6 fantasy points per game led all tight ends last season. Kittle will again operate as one of Brock […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Added Ahead Of Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers promoted wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the active roster ahead of their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Valdes-Scantling was signed to the team's practice squad on August 28. Last season, the 30-year-old spent six games with the Bills before being released and then signing with the injury-plagued Saints. MVS made […]

Ricky Pearsall Has Big Potential In Week 1

Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is poised for a strong start to his sophomore season in a Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks. With Deebo Samuel now gone, Brandon Aiyuk (knee) on the PUP list, and Jauan Jennings (calf) having spent most of the preseason nursing an injury and engaged in a contract dispute, Pearsall is […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Top College Fantasy Football Players for Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back to another season of Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch, where I highlight the best and brightest performances from the college football week that was. We had a full Week 1 with some teams playing some bad opponents. Some of these performances may be taken with a grain of salt. We will introduce you to […]

Jordan James Doubtful For Week 1

Rookie running back Jordan James (finger) is listed as doubtful for the 49ers' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks after being a limited participant in practice all week. The fifth-rounder out of Oregon suffered a broken finger in early August, which precluded him from playing at all in the preseason. Early in camp, James was […]

Isaac Guerendo's Week 1 Role In Flux

Second-year running back Isaac Guerendo opens the season third on the 49ers' depth chart, though he may already see more action than originally anticipated. Christian McCaffrey (calf) popped up on the team's injury report this week and is tagged as questionable for San Francisco's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks. Guerendo's only route to fantasy […]

Brian Robinson Jr.'s Viability Hinges On CMC's Health

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr.'s fantasy stock took a hit when he was sent from the Commanders to the 49ers in August, going from presumed starter to second-stringer overnight. However, with Christian McCaffrey (calf) landing on the team's injury report just days before San Francisco's season opener, Robinson may already be in […]

Brock Purdy A Low-end QB1 For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy opens the 2025 season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. In two starts against his division rival last season, Purdy was 39-for-56 (70% completion rate) for 414 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. In five career starts against Seattle, Purdy has nine touchdowns to three interceptions and has averaged […]

Derek Ryan Retires From Hockey

Forward Derek Ryan announced his retirement from playing on Friday. He skated in 36 games with the Edmonton Oilers last season and made 606 total regular-season appearances, scoring 209 points (82 goals, 127 assists). Ryan built a 10-year NHL career despite going undrafted. After starting his pro career in Europe, Ryan debuted in the NHL […]

Connor Zary Agrees to Three-Year Deal With Flames

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary has signed a three-year, $11.325 million contract with the team. He was a restricted free agent. Zary has done a decent job for the Flames, but a knee injury limited him to 54 appearances last season. The 23-year-old scored 14 goals and 27 points. Over the course of his young […]

Canadiens Trade Carey Price to Sharks

The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Carey Price (knee) from the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Montreal moved Price and his contract for defenseman Gannon Laroque and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft. Price, who won the Hart and Vezina Trophies in 2015, has been on Long-Term Injured Reserve since 2022 due to a knee […]

Giants Defense Hoping to Reach Potential vs. Commanders

New York Giants defense may be a sneaky good fantasy play for Week 1 despite the team's struggles last season. While the Giants' overall defense ranked 24th in 2024, they were tied for ninth in the league with 45 sacks and added rookie Abdul Carter, the third overall pick, to their formidable pass rush. The […]

Graham Gano Looks To Rebound in 2025

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano is a difficult fantasy start for Week 1, given his recent injury history and the unknown offensive output of the team. Gano has missed significant time over the last two seasons due to injury and saw his field goal percentage drop to 73.25% over the past two seasons. While […]

Theo Johnson Is the Unquestioned Starting TE in 2025

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is a high-upside fantasy option entering his second season as the unquestioned top tight end. As a rookie in 2024, Johnson averaged 4.47 fantasy points per game and showcased his potential with 331 receiving yards. The matchup against the Washington Commanders is a difficult one, as they were […]

Jeremy McNichols Likely to Be Part of Committee in Week 1

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols is back for his second season with the team after earning a spot on the final roster. McNichols was a valuable player in pass protection and special teams last season, in addition to showing versatility as a runner and receiver when needed. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry and […]

Darius Slayton Starting Once Again

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is a long-shot fantasy option for Week 1 despite his speed and veteran presence. Coming off a season where he averaged 5.66 fantasy points per game, Slayton is not a recommended play for most fantasy leagues. The Washington Commanders' defense was the 8th-ranked fantasy defense against wide receivers […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. To Play A Role in Week 1?

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has had a strong training camp and preseason, which ultimately led to his inclusion on the final roster. Rodriguez could play a significant role as the primary early-down back in Week 1 against the Giants. He proved to be up to the task in his small sample of […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Continues His Role as a Slot Receiver

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is a risky Week 1 fantasy play despite a career-high 140 targets in 2024. He enters the season with new quarterback Russell Wilson, and he is ranked as the 57th-best fantasy wide receiver for Week 1. The matchup against the Washington Commanders does not appear favorable, as they […]

Austin Ekeler Primed for Plenty of Touches in Week 1

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should handle a lot of the work in the Washington backfield in Week 1 against the Giants. Ekeler is coming off a strong bounceback season in his first year with Washington, totaling 733 yards from scrimmage with four touchdowns in 12 games. He still proved deadly as a pass […]

Cam Skattebo Set To Play in First NFL Game vs. the Commanders

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo is a player to watch for later weeks, but he is not a recommended play for his Week 1 debut. The Giants drafted Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout college season with over 2,300 scrimmage yards. However, he is currently […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Opens the Season as the Starting RB

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a promising fantasy option for his Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Coming off a solid rookie season in which he averaged 13.48 fantasy points per game, Tracy is ranked as the 22nd-best fantasy running back for the opening week. The matchup is favorable, as […]

Quentin Johnston Scores Twice in Brazil

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston converted seven targets into five catches, 79 yards, and two touchdowns during Friday's Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 24-year-old has struggled with drops throughout the early portion of his career, but he has still continued to flash plenty of upside, totaling 711 yards and […]

Russell Wilson Set to Make First Start as a Giant

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson enters Week 1 against the Washington Commanders as a risky fantasy play. Despite a solid 2024 season with the Steelers, where he averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game, he is ranked as the 29th-best fantasy quarterback for the opening week. The Commanders' defense, which ranked 19th against fantasy quarterbacks […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Starter, Rotational Role, or Healthy Inactive for Week 1?

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt's role in the backfield is still unclear for Week 1 against the Giants. Croskey-Merritt, or who many now refer to as "Bill," was recently listed as RB4 on the team's unofficial depth chart. It becomes a question of whether the Washington coaching staff opts to keep four running […]

Omarion Hampton Has Low Efficiency in Debut

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton rushed for 48 yards on 15 carries during Friday's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He also caught two passes for an additional 13 yards through the air. While it was promising that the Chargers trusted Hampton to handle heavy volume, his inefficiency (3.2 yards per carry) was […]

Justin Herbert Spectacular in Win Over Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 25 of his 34 pass attempts for 318 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Friday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also took three sacks and rushed for 32 yards. The former first-round pick started off the 2025 season on the right foot, and there's no […]

Jaylin Lane Set As Punt Returner, Should Have Role in Offense for Week 1

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane figures to serve as a depth option at receiver and handle punt return duties in Week 1 against the Giants. The trio of receivers ahead of Lane on the depth chart all finally seem to be healthy and present with the team for the first time all camp, […]

Younghoe Koo Ranks Just Inside the Top 12 for Week 1

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo had a rough 2024, converting just 73.5 percent of his field goal attempts last season before missing the final three games with a hip injury. However, the 31-year-old comes into 2025 healthy and made four of five field goals in the preseason, with his only miss coming from 51 yards out. […]