River Cracraft Signs with Commanders

The Washington Commanders have signed wide receiver River Cracraft, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Cracraft has played for three different teams across seven NFL seasons entering 2025, but has never recorded more than nine catches in a single year. He played eight games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024 and caught seven passes […]

Falcons Add C.J. Henderson

Per the team, the Atlanta Falcons intend to sign free agent defensive back C.J. Henderson to an undisclosed contract. The 26-year-old was the former No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but spent only that season with the Jacksonville Jaguars -- the team that drafted him. After a brief stint with the Jags, […]

Mason Rudolph Getting Another Start

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Mason Rudolph will again be the team's starting QB for their meeting with the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Tomlin also noted that the players who didn't play in their win against the Jaguars last week will sit out once more. It […]

Spencer Rattler Not Guaranteed to Start Vs. Jaguars

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters on Thursday that he has yet to decide on a starter for Sunday's home meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Spencer Rattler got the nod last weekend and played one quarter in their loss to the Chargers before giving way to rookie signal-caller Tyler Shough. Shough saw […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty QB Rankings (August 2025): Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Bryce Young, Matthew Stafford

The 2025 NFL campaign is right around the corner, which can only mean the new fantasy football season is nearing. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty quarterback rankings are here to assist your draft-day or trading efforts. In the rankings below, you'll see where key dynasty signal callers such as Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Friday, 8/15/25)

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Preseason is in the books, but never fear, because Week 2 has another four days of games for our enjoyment. Tonight we have a two-game slate, and if this week follows the example set last week, then we can expect some fireworks. The over was hitting regularly last weekend […]

A.J. Brown's Injury Not a Concern

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that he doesn't "sense any great concern" regarding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown's (hamstring) injury. Brown has been in and out of practice over the last few weeks while dealing with a nagging hamstring issue. There was some worry that he'd suffered a setback when he was downgraded from […]

Brandon Scherff has Hung Up his Cleats

According to Iowa's website after veteran offensive guard Brandon Scherff was selected to the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, the 33-year-old has retired from professional football. Scherff became a free agent back in March, never talked to any NFL teams, and has apparently called it a career. He was originally the fifth overall pick in […]

Nick Bosa Dealing With Neck Soreness

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (neck) is dealing with neck soreness, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach said that the hope is that Bosa will be back at practice next week. Bosa did not practice at training camp on Thursday and will not take the field for the team's second […]

Khalil Herbert Sits Out of Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) did not participate in practice on Thursday at training camp for an undisclosed reason, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Herbert had seven carries for 29 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener last Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens, but he hasn't practiced with the team since […]

Alec Pierce Misses Another Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) missed another training camp practice on Thursday with a groin injury, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Pierce is considered day-to-day and almost certainly won't play in the second preseason game this Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Josh Downs suffered a hamstring injury in […]

Browns Doing Due Diligence on Isaiah Bond

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns are doing their due diligence on former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who went undrafted this year because of a sexual-assault charge that was no-billed on Thursday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Bond said that he has signed with the Browns, but that's […]

Randy Vasquez Recalled, Pitching on Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vasquez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. He'll take the roster spot of Michael King (knee) who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Vasquez hasn't pitched in the MLB since he allowed five runs in a short four-inning outing on August 3. He figures to start […]

Matthew Boyd Takes Tough Loss on Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was excellent on the mound throughout most of Thursday's outing against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boyd had a shutout going into the seventh inning until Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a two-run home run off him. The Cubs couldn't put up much offense during this game, so sadly Boyd will […]

Hunter Henry Returns on Thursday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Thursday, according to Mark Daniels of Mass Live. Henry missed some practice time earlier this week but is now back on the field. However, it doesn't mean that the 30-year-old veteran will suit up for the second presason tilt this Saturday […]

Owen Caissie Hitless in MLB Debut

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie struggled at the plate during his MLB debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. It wasn't an easy first game for Caissie who faced off against right-hander Max Scherzer to begin the game. Caissie smacked a nice liner to the outfield, but Davis Schneider made a great diving catch […]

J.K. Dobbins Brought in to Provide Leadership

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton promised that the team will have a "markedly different" running game in 2025 after they disappointed on the ground last year. Payton points to the upgrades with veteran running back J.K. Dobbins and rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey, with the two expecting to see the majority of the backfield touches […]

Jalen Nailor Dealing With Hand Injury

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connel said that wide receiver Jalen Nailor (hand) is dealing with a hand injury and will be evaluated. Nailor's hand injury could end up being minor, but as The Athletic's Alec Lewis notes, Minnesota's receiver depth in training camp is now being tested. All-Pro Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has been out […]

Max Scherzer Excellent on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer was outstanding on the mound during Thursday's outing against the Chicago Cubs. Scherzer threw five shutout innings before allowing a solo home run off the bat of Michael Busch. Despite that, Scherzer still worked deep into this game and helped his team get the win. He tossed seven […]

Michael King Heading to 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (knee) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 11. Well, this is frustrating, as King was only able to make one start in the rotation before heading back to the injured list. He was prviously out since May due to a right-shoulder injury. At […]

J.J. McCarthy Won't Play on Saturday

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the New England Patriots. Instead, Sam Howell will get the start. In the preseason opener last week against the Houston Texans, McCarthy went 4-for-7 for 30 yards and rushed one time for […]

Isaiah Bond Signs With Browns

Free-agent rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond announced on Thursday that he signed an undisclosed deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN Cleveland. It was announced that Bond, a former Texas wideout, faces no further criminal charges after he was arrested in April on an outstanding sexual-assault warrant. In his only season at Texas in […]

Aaron Nola to Return on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (ribs, ankle) is scheduled to come off the 60-day injured list and take the mound against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Nola has been out since the middle of May due to an ankle issue. The right-hander would later suffer a ribs issue. After three rehab outings, Nola appears […]

Brock Purdy Expected to Play on Saturday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he expects to play quarterback Brock Purdy and some of the other starters in the team's second preseason contest this Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Purdy did not play in the preseason opener last Saturday against the Denver Broncos, so this will be his preseason […]

Mike Evans Won't Play on Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Besides Evans and defender Lavonte David, all of the team's starters will suit up for at least a little […]

Baker Mayfield Set to Play in Second Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that with the exception of receiver Mike Evans and defender Lavonte David, every starter will play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield will probably only play for a series or two this weekend before giving way to veteran Teddy Bridgewater. […]

NFL to Continue Their Investigation into Quinshon Judkins

The NFL will continue their own investigation into Cleveland Brown rookie running back Quinshon Judkins despite the fact that the second-rounder isn't expected to face any formal charges for a domestic-violence incident that took place on July 12 in Florida, according to NFL Network's Mike Garofolo. "We have been following developments in the matter which […]

Josh Downs Leaves Practice With Hamstring Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) left Thursday's training camp practice early due to a left-hamstring injury, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Downs injured his hamstring on a play and immediately went to the trainers while walking off the field under his own power. As Holder says, it's definitely a situation worth monitoring […]

Robert Stephenson to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday night, according to Angels PR. Stephenson is nearing a return to the big-league bullpen after being out since the end of May with right-biceps inflammation. The 32-year-old did not pitch at all in 2024 due […]

NASCAR DFS Picks (Craftsman Truck Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for the Eero 250 at Richmond (2025)

Corey Heim's dominant 2025 season continued last week at Watkins Glen. Heim led 44 of 81 laps and scored his sixth victory of the season. Heim has comfortably won the regular season title, and it's going to be hard for anyone to beat him once the Truck Series Playoffs begin. Speaking of the playoffs, the […]