Can Allen Lazard Repeat Success Against Saints?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard will try and get his season off on the right track Week 1 against the Saints. Lazard is hoping to hold off teammate Marquez Valdes-Scantling in securing the team's WR2 role on the team and gets a chance to prove that against the Saints. New Orleans surrendered the […]

Chase Edmonds Has A Favorable Week 1 Matchup

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has a favorable matchup in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. The Cardinals will head to Tennessee and face last season's fourth-worst rush defense in the league. The Titans allowed the seventh-most points to running backs last year. This is the first year in Edmonds' fourth season where he […]

Danielle Hunter Ready To Go

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck), who missed all of last season after suffering a cervical herniated disc in his neck during training camp, is back and ready to go for the 2021 season. Hunter will be needed for a Vikings defense that had a franchise-low 23 sacks in 2020. He should be rostered […]

Colby Parkinson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks placed tight end Colby Parkinson (foot), rookie cornerback Tre Brown and cornerback Nigel Warrior on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Receiver Penny Hart and cornerback John Reid were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Head coach Pete Carroll said that neither Parkinson nor Brown are expected to be out for […]

Chris Herndon Listed As Third Tight End

Minnesota Vikings tight end Chris Herndon is listed as third on the team's tight end depth chart behind starter Tyler Conklin and backup Brandon Dillon as we inch closer to the Week 1 season opener. It's understandable for Herndon to be buried on the depth chart after he was just acquired from the New York […]

Seahawks, Duane Brown Reach Agreement On Reworked Contract

The Seattle Seahawks and offensive tackle Duane Brown reached an agreement on Tuesday on a reworked contract that maxes out at $12 million for this season, according to a source. The deal converts per-game bonuses to guaranteed money, while Brown will also receive an injury protection benefit for 2022. The 36-year-old left tackle sat out […]

Giants Restructure Logan Ryan's Contract

The New York Giants converted most of the base salary of defensive back Logan Ryan's contract into a signing bonus on Tuesday, creating more salary cap space heading into this season, according to a source. Ryan will spread his signing bonus over the remaining years of his contract for salary cap purposes. The 30-year-old safety […]

Noah Fant Expected To Be Ready For Opener

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) is expected to be ready for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the New York Giants. Fant took part in individual drills on Monday for the first time since before the team's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 21. Fantasy managers will want to […]

Updated Best Ball Rankings - 2021 Fantasy Football Drafts

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you'll find our staff's updated fantasy football best ball rankings. The NFL season is almost here, and we're here to help you draft those winning teams. For those of you who are not familiar with fantasy football best ball leagues, they are draft-only leagues. Once the drafts are complete, there are no moves for […]

Trey Lance Still Not Throwing

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (finger) did not throw during Monday's practice. This is a negative development in the rookie's recovery, as head coach Kyle Shanahan said last week that the goal was for Lance to practice in full on Monday. Instead, he participated during individual drills but did not make throws. With […]

Updated Superflex Rankings - 2021 Fantasy Football Drafts

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you'll find our staff's updated 2021 fantasy football superflex rankings. The NFL season is almost here, and we're here to help you draft those winning teams. These fantasy football superflex rankings will continue to be updated until Week 1, so be sure check back regularly for updates. You can also see our ongoing rankings analysis articles discussing […]

Updated FFPC Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2021 fantasy football FFPC rankings (top 300) for FFPC's tight-end premium formats. For those of you who are not familiar with FFPC leagues, they are some of the best paid fantasy football leagues in the industry hosted by our friends over at FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship). […]

Duke Johnson Could Make Game-Day Roster Soon

Newly signed Jacksonville Jaguars running back Duke Johnson could be promoted to the 53-man roster before long. SI's John Shipley believes that Johnson "should be on the game-day roster sooner than later based on his skill set." The Jaguars do appear to want another pass-catching back in the aftermath of Travis Etienne Jr.'s season-ending foot […]

Brandon Lowe Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He will sit for a second straight game with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound Tuesday. The 27-year-old is hitting only .181 with a .617 OPS across 160 plate appearances against lefties this year. Joey Wendle will shift to the […]

Tom Brady Raves About Connection With Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke fondly of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans on Tuesday. "I think we have a great connection and it's only going to get better," explained the veteran quarterback. Evans, a seven-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler, caught 70 passes for 1,006 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He exited […]

Kyle Lewis Out For Remainder Of The Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported Tuesday. The 2020 AL Rookie of the Year underwent knee surgery in June to repair a torn meniscus and is now suffering from a bone bruise in his injured right knee. It's a harsh […]

Le'Veon Bell Joins Ravens Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell to their practice squad. Bell opened 2020 with the Jets but was eventually cut loose and scooped up by the Chiefs. In total through 11 games last year, he amassed 466 scrimmage yards and just two touchdowns. The 29-year-old made three Pro Bowls and was […]

O.J. Howard Praised By Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke highly of tight end O.J. Howard (Achilles) on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran signal-caller noted that Howard has worked really hard to prepare for Week 1 following his injury. Brady also expects a big season out of the 26-year-old. Through just four games last season, the former first-round pick […]

Jesse Winker Has Setback With Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) experience a setback as he prepares for a rehab assignment, manager David Bell said Tuesday. Winker has been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain but has recently resumed some baseball activities and could still start a rehab stint within the next week despite the setback. The 28-year-old […]

DeVonta Smith Looking For A Quick Start In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith has an excellent matchup in his first real NFL game. Smith and the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Their defense can stop the running game very well, but they were easily exploited through the air last season. Smith is coming off one of the best […]

Danny Amendola Visits With Texans

The Houston Texans hosted free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola for a visit on Tuesday. Currently 35 years old, Amendola held out during free agency and the offseason in hopes of finding the right situation. Now with just over 48 hours until the regular season kicks off, Amendola and the Texans are mutually exploring their options. […]

Aaron Civale Activated Off IL, Pitches Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and will pitch against the visiting Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-June with a finger injury but has been cleared to return after a successful rehab stint. Civale's return is certainly good news for fantasy […]

Kerryon Johnson Works Out With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders hosted free-agent running back Kerryon Johnson for a visit on Tuesday. A former second-round pick, Johnson impressed as a rookie with the Lions in 2018 but saw his career go downhill due to injury. Last season, he amassed 71 touches for 368 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. The Madison Academy product […]

Kenneth Gainwell Could Have The Third Down Role

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Kenneth Gainwell could have a bigger role than expected as early as Week 1. Miles Sanders remains the starter and should see the most snaps in the Eagles backfield, but the coaching staff has made it clear that they don't plan to use Sanders as an every-down back. Gainwell was […]

Boston Scott May Have Fallen To Third On The Depth Chart

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott may have fallen to third on the running back depth chart and is likely no longer a fantasy option in most formats. Miles Sanders is the clear starter in the Eagles backfield, although the team has made it clear that they don't want to use him as an every-down […]

Miles Sanders Settled In As A Decent RB2 For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has always has upside to spare, but the way the Eagles have used him and say they will continue to use him this season severely limits his upside. Combine that with a Week 1 matchup against a Falcons defense that was fourth against opposing running backs last season, and […]

Tony Jones Jr. Receives Backfield Promotion

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. was promoted to the No. 2 role in the backfield when veteran Latavius Murray was released on Tuesday evening. While Jones, a 2020 undrafted free agent, saw the field for just five snaps as a rookie, he made tremendous strides during the preseason and was already pushing […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Of The Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not be in the lineup Tuesday for an interleague game against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers don't have to worry, however, as the two-way phenom is simply sitting out because the game is being played in a National League park so he can't DH. Time off […]

Jalen Hurts A Solid Week 1 Fantasy Option

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has an outstanding option for Week 1 and should be in fantasy lineups as a QB1. Hurts and the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons, who allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks last season. With the Eagles expected to open up the passing game a bit more this […]

Brandon Aiyuk Not Expected To Return Punts Immediately

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) practiced on Monday. This marked his first practice session in 10 days. As Cam Inman of The Mercury News points out, the second-year receiver "is a punt return option, but I doubt they press him into double duty." As such, it looks like Aiyuk will open 2021 […]