7 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers and Busts: Draft Targets, Avoids (2025)

The relentless pace of the offseason continues as we progress through August. News is emerging on a daily basis from all 32 training camps, while preseason matchups are underway. Those developments will continue to provide valuable information that can be utilized toward constructing your draft strategies. They also fuel the decisions that you make while […]

Jacob Cowing Returns to Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports. Cowing, who suffered a hamstring injury on the first day of camp, did individual work and mixed in some team snaps in his first practice back. The 5-foot-9, 171-pounder appeared in 15 games as a fourth-round rookie […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty WR Rankings (August 2025): Rashee Rice, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., Matthew Golden, Ricky Pearsall, more

The wide receiver spot is the deepest in all formats, and it can be tough to split hairs among wideouts, especially in dynasty leagues. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty wide receiver rankings to assist your draft-day or trading efforts. In these top 175 dynasty WR rankings below, you will see where key pass-catchers such as […]

Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings - Top 10 Team Defenses for 2025 Drafts

Training camps are heating up, and I've got my top-10 fantasy football defenses (D/ST) you should target for drafts and preparations for the 2025 fantasy football season. When looking at the top fantasy football defenses, fantasy managers need to find defensive squads that will create turnovers, create sacks, and produce on special teams. It also […]

Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Rankings by Position - Easiest QB, RB, WR & TE Matchups (2025)

Every new fantasy football season means a thousand proposed ways to skin the cat without scratching its backside. We've all heard the time-tested adages before -- "Draft your guys," "Just pick good players on good teams," and my personal favorite, "ADP is comprised mostly by losers." While these macro strategies will generally set you on […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: 6 Dark-Horse Overall WR1 Contenders

Everyone knows the big boys when it comes to the wide receiver position in fantasy football. Guys like Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and Nico Collins all have a good shot to finish the 2025 season as the overall WR1. However, they're all smash first-round picks, and you can't draft them all in a […]

Bhayshul Tuten Getting More Team Reps

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten has continued to see an increase in team reps in practice, per John Shipley of SI.com. Tuten logged another positive showing on Tuesday, ripping off "the best run of the day" on an explosive play up the middle. The fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech tied Tank Bigsby for […]

Matt Donnelly's 9 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions: Player Outlooks and Analysis (2025)

Sometimes, bold predictions are seen as "unrealistic predictions pulled out of one's backside," but if everything were predictable, where would the fun be in that? Fantasy football managers should have learned over the years to expect the unexpected. Year in and year out, one player exceeds expectations while another falls short of lofty goals. It's […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Target Hogs to Draft (2025)

Target hogs; we want them, especially in PPR formats. It should be a no-brainer that the best target-earning players are the ones who tend to score the most fantasy points each season. Part of the skill of a pass-catcher is to get on the field, then to run a route, get separation, and then finally, […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Stands Out on Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby are listed as co-starters on the team's unofficial depth chart. Nevertheless, it was Etienne who looked like the "top option" during Tuesday's practice, according to John Shipley of SI.com. Etienne broke some long runs and looked more comfortable as a receiver than the Jaguars' other […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Face Live Pitching This Weekend

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) could face live pitching this weekend in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is slowly recovering from a fractured right hand that has kept him out since early May. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter has been taking on-field batting practice and could take the next […]

Kevin Tompkins' Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

League winners. We all want them, and finding them in drafts is like unlocking treasure, but it's yours and all yours. The key is to use the league-winning player in combination with other players to build your superteam that steamrolls your competition. Easier said than done, but the goal today is to give you my […]

Jacob Wilson Begins Hitting Progression

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm), who is on the 10-day injured list with a left-forearm fracture, began a hitting progression on Tuesday and continues to do baseball activities, per Jessica Kleinschmidt of Baseball America. Wilson fractured his forearm in late July but could be back in the big leagues with the A's before the end […]

Jake Bauers to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (shoulder) said he will travel to Durham on Wednesday and will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Nashville, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The 29-year-old right-handed slugger is nearing a return to the big leagues, but with the way he's played this year and with […]

Angels Place Gustavo Campero on Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-ankle sprain and recalled infielder Niko Kavadas from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Campero will miss at least the next 10 days after spraining his ankle on the right-field fence on Monday night while trying […]

Victor Mederos Recalled to Start Against Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-hander Victor Mederos from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, and he will make the spot start against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after left-hander Tyler Anderson (back) was scratched from his scheduled start. Mederos, a 24-year-old Cuban native, will be making his first start in the big leagues in just […]

2025 BMW Championship PGA Expert Roundtable and Survey (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 BMW Championship Premium RotoBaller Expert DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance […]

Ladd McConkey Returns to 11-on-11 Work on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) was back in 11-on-11 drills at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. "I feel like I'm there now. It's just about building everything back up and...getting my conditioning back to where it needs to be," McConkey said when asked how close he is […]

Jackson Chourio Making Solid Progress

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is currently running at 75 percent intensity without any issues. Barring any setbacks, Chourio is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. The young slugger has been sidelined since late July due to a strained hamstring. The Brewers gave Chourio a 2-to-4 week timetable when they placed him on […]

Austin Riley Likely to Return This Week

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdominal) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list this week. Both Riley and Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is with the team and expected to play at some point this week. Riley isn't eligible to return until Thursday, so he might not be back into the lineup until […]

Nick Chubb Clears Concussion Protocol, Ditches Non-Contact Jersey

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) has moved through the league's concussion protocol and was not wearing a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Chubb entered the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head last week, but he looks to be fine […]

Chad Ruhwedel Retires From NHL

Defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday through the NHL Players Association. He has decided to hang up his skates following a 13-year career, during which Ruhwedel made 369 regular-season appearances. The San Diego-born blue-liner recorded 50 points (13 goals, 37 assists), along with 350 blocks and 622 hits. Ruhwedel, who […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Activated Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is reportedly with the team and should be activated from the injured list soon. Braves' manager Brian Snitker recently told reporters that Acuna won't require a minor league rehab assignment. That means, Acuna should be ready to play at some point this week. There currently is no timetable […]

Najee Harris Does Some Jogging on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has made some progress and was able to do some jogging at training camp on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris has gotten off to a bad start with his new team, suffering an eye injury during a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of […]

Jack Johnson Signs Tryout Deal with Wild

Defenseman Jack Johnson has signed a professional tryout contract with the Minnesota Wild. The veteran rearguard aims to impress during training camp to extend his NHL career into a 20th year. Last season, Johnson made 41 appearances with the Columbus Blue Jackets, registering six assists, 23 shots on goal, 35 blocks, and 21 hits. It's […]

Lars Nootbaar Absent on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Nootbaar fouled a ball off his knee during Monday's contest. He was later pulled out of the contest in place of Jordan Walker. The Cardinals will take […]

Omarion Hampton to Share the Backfield

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that even if running back Najee Harris (eye) isn't ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener, rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton will rotate in with another back. Who the other RB is remains wide open, according to Roman. If Harris isn't ready for Week 1, it […]

Kraken Extend Ryker Evans with Two-Year Deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has landed a new two-year, $4.1 million contract with the team. He became a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing his entry-level contract. Evans had his first full season in the NHL last term, enjoying a productive year. The 23-year-old recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 106 blocks, […]

Brendan Donovan Returning on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Donovan is back in the mix after being held out of the starting lineup during the last three games due to a lingering groin issue. He was able to pinch-hit on Monday and hit […]