Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II went 19-for-23 for 177 yards with one interception in Saturday's preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys. With Jacoby Brissett resting and Carson Beck (ribs) still recovering from a hard shot taken in the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, Minshew operated as the team's signal-caller until K Slovis […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed two-of-five passes for 28 yards in Saturday's 27-9 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Ben Johnson indicated earlier in the week that the team's joint practice with Cincinnati would determine whether or not Chicago's starters would get reps in Week 2 of the preseason. Ultimately, most of […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson completed eight of 12 passes for 73 yards in the Rams' 34-0 preseason blowout of the New Orleans Saints. Simpson has been mistake-free in both preseason games, completing 29 of 37 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Head coach Sean McVay said, "I thought Ty did a […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) said he is extremely confident he will be ready to go in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. Mahomes tore his ACL in Week 15 last season, but the future Hall of Fame quarterback has had a smooth recovery by all accounts. During a sideline interview in their […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders put together a respectable performance in his team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, completing nine of 11 pass attempts for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The 24-year-old is currently competing with veteran signal-caller Deshaun Watson to be Cleveland's Week 1 starting quarterback. Sanders was […]

ESPN's Marc Raimondi reports that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Penix will practice with the team on Monday. Penix has been recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee that he sustained in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers last […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts didn't suddenly become a bad fantasy option last year, but one of the biggest parts of his game disappeared. Hurts still threw a career-high 25 touchdowns against six interceptions in 16 games, while his rushing line slipped to 421 yards and eight scores. Both were five-year lows. That's why the […]

Every year, fantasy managers face the same dilemma during draft season. Do I splurge on flashy, big-name stars, or do I wait for a potential high-performing value pick that could deliver similar production at a fraction of the cost? There are a handful of players who share a similar range of fantasy outcomes and playstyle, […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert got the start in Thursday's 41-17 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Herbert was removed after a quick three-and-out on the team's opening drive. The 28-year-old completed one of two passing attempts for nine yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He was able to connect to Charlie […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) "still looks like himself" and it's been "difficult to tell he's only eight months post-surgery," per Jesse Newell of The Athletic. Mahomes is recovering from the torn ACL and LCL that ended his 2025 season in mid-December. Still, Newell writes that it's "all but certain" that Mahomes will […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is slated to start Saturday's preseason matchup against the Bills after struggling in relief of Deshaun Watson in the team's preseason-opening loss to the Bears, and a decision on the regular-season starter could come shortly after the game. "I do not anticipate the QB decision going past early next week," […]

The Washington Commanders have listed 15 players who will not participate in Saturday's preseason matchup with the Lions, but NFL Insider Adam Schefter notes that among the starters expected to see action are quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. After sitting out the preseason opener against the Dolphins, Saturday's tilt […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and most of the team's starters will sit out Saturday's preseason matchup with the Cleveland Browns, according to NFL reporter Cameron Wolfe, who adds that a few young starters may play. A perennial MVP candidate and one of the most prolific fantasy quarterbacks of all time, Allen enters his ninth […]

The term "league winner" gets thrown around a lot. Not every player deserves that title, but we'll do what we can to identify players who could be big-time difference makers in fantasy football this season. A league winner typically ascends due to talent, opportunity, and health. They also (generally speaking) outperform their average draft position […]

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason is upon us and wrapping up at the time of this slate. Last week I gave you a look at the first slate of the week, and this week you’re getting the last one. I followed the money, and DraftKings has made this their main slate for the […]

Hello RotoBallers, and welcome to what I consider to be a rather unique article that looks to pinpoint game script winners and losers for the 2026 season. When I signed up for this article, I had to do a quick read of last year's piece, so I knew what direction I was supposed to go […]

We are one step closer to real football with preseason games and training camps in full effect, which means fantasy football is right around the corner … we’ve made it, people. It's finally draft season. With drafts starting, everyone knows which top players will fly off the board early. However, not everyone knows about the […]

It had been almost 10 full years since veteran quarterback Geno Smith last started a game for the New York Jets, but in his 2026 preseason debut, he offered a glimpse of what his second stint with the team could look like. Smith was 7-of-7 on his lone drive of the night, completing passes to […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and most of the team's starting offense worked only two series in Friday night's preseason loss to the Packers, but they made their efforts count, ending both drives with points. On the night, Nix was 6-of-9 for 76 yards with a touchdown, connecting with five different pass-catchers, including a 35-yard […]

Yahoo college fantasy football is back, and drafts opened up on August 3rd. With Week 0 just one week away, the college football season has officially arrived. Yahoo does not start scoring until Week 1 so if you are interested in starting a league up, you still have time to do so. Surefire stud running […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love handled the first drive of the Packers' 33-13 victory over the Denver Broncos in the second preseason game for both clubs. Love was a solid 5-of-7 passing for 56 yards, engineering a 12-play drive that ended with a touchdown strike over the middle to running back MarShawn Lloyd for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar completed 11 of 23 passes for 110 yards and added four rushing yards on one carry in a 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets. Allar took over for Will Howard in the second half on Friday night but was unable to replicate the success of his pro debut […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard completed 10 of 15 pass attempts for 74 scoreless yards and two interceptions in a 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets. Howard made a few impressive completions, including a 14-yarder to third-year wideout Roman Wilson, a 16-yard strike to receiver Ben Skowronek, and a 12-yard touch pass to […]

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Haynes King (hamstring) was included in Joseph Person of The Athletic's latest 53-man roster projection. The Panthers have a clear QB1 in Bryce Young, and veteran Kenny Pickett looks like the favorite to open the year as the team's primary backup. Still, Person writes that King "could be the short-yardage and […]

There is a second investigation being opened related to former Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold's involvement in an alleged betting scandal. The Arizona Department of Gaming opened an investigation in July. Now, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is looking into the unusual betting patterns made in the state. Both investigations are still open and are without […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts "will target the middle of the field" in new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's system, per Zach Berman of The Athletic. Hurts has been extremely effective at protecting the football in the passing game over the past two seasons, throwing just 11 interceptions over his last 31 regular-season games. However, he […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward hasn't been perfect this summer, but Robert Saleh has liked a lot more than he hasn't. Saleh told Terry McCormick that Ward has had practices where he's been "elite," along with a few days he'd probably like back. More often than not, though, Saleh said Ward is "doing a hell […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is eligible for a contract extension and has had a strong training camp, according to multiple accounts from Texans' camp. He led his team to a touchdown on his only drive of the team's second preseason game on Thursday night, completing four of his six pass attempts for 27 yards. […]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza got his first professional start in Thursday night's preseason matchup with the Texans, and on the team's opening drive, he threw an interception to rookie linebacker Wade Woodaz that was returned 80 yards for a touchdown. Playing the entire first half, the first overall pick in the 2026 […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and the rest of his staff have yet to decide whether or not quarterback Jayden Daniels will play in the team's second preseason game. Ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Lions, Quinn met with the media and shared that "a good amount of starters" will get some playing time, […]