Dillon Gabriel Earning Coaching Staff's Trust

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has "gained a lot of trust from the coaching staff just in terms of how he worked, and we feel good about it," assistant general manager Glenn Cook said. After setting a college football record with 63 starts over six seasons divided among Central Florida, Oklahoma, and Oregon, the […]

Top 415: Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for Drafts - Standard (Non-PPR) Leagues

Fantasy football draft season will be coming to a close soon as Week 1 kicks off on Thursday. After a long offseason, football is finally back! Today, you will find our updated 2025 standard league (non-PPR) fantasy football rankings for the top 415 players and all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST, K). At RotoBaller […]

49ers' Depth Being Exposed?

Rival NFL executives are skeptical about the San Francisco 49ers' "ability to continue surrounding Brock Purdy with elite talent after they paid their QB this offseason," writes The Athletic's Jeff Howe. The Niners traded away wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., and the strength of the roster was built on high-end contracts. Howe goes on to […]

Titans Thrilled With Cameron Ward's Work Ethic

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that the Tennessee Titans "have been thrilled" with rookie first-round quarterback Cameron Ward's work ethic early on. Ward has showed up around 5 am every day during training camp to start his workout and is frequently bringing other players with him. That leadership is an important quality, although it doesn't […]

Contract Extension Coming Soon For Baker Mayfield?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield appears to be in line for a new contract this offseason, according to a report from The Athletic's Jeff Howe. The Buccaneers signed Mayfield to what is now viewed as a discounted three-year, $100 million deal in March 2024. Mayfield responded by setting career-high marks in completions (407), passing […]

Aaron Rodgers Adding Accountability To The Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is taking extra efforts to make sure the team's offense is doing things correctly, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe. Unfortunately, teachings from the 41-year-old are coming often. The Steelers exchanged their starting quarterback, running back, and top wide receiver this offseason, so there's not much continuity on the practice […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Dak Prescott, Jake Ferguson, Dallas Goedert Outlooks

Week 1 of the fantasy season is finally here. That means it's time to make those tough lineup decisions each week. Those lineup decisions will start right away in Thursday's season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.  There are plenty of must-start fantasy players in this game, including Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Late Saturday Slate (8/30/25)

I love these late slates, especially early in the season. We see some very interesting matchups on these slates at this time of year. It makes me nostalgic for the old Pac-12 after dark. It will kind of be back next year, but it will never be the same. Who's burning the midnight oil with […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Evening Slate (8/30/25)

We're not done yet! There are a lot of good games in prime time as well. LSU and Clemson highlight this slate, but we have some other high-powered offenses in action. Freshman phenom Bryce Underwood is on here, as is former top recruit Malachi Nelson. Are either one of them worth using? We'll get into […]

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Avoid in Drafts: 5 QB Bust Candidates (2025)

While most astute fantasy managers know to prioritize the running back and receiver positions first on draft day, nailing your quarterback selection is still a critical piece for fantasy success. A breakout quarterback can lead your team all the way to the promised land, but a bust can leave you scrambling for reinforcements. Here are […]

6 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Dave Ventresca's 2025 Picks

We are less than a week away from the start of the 2025 NFL season. While many fantasy drafts are already in the books, there are numerous more that will be completed within the next few days. Whenever your fantasy draft takes place, one thing remains true. If you want to win your league’s championship […]

Bo Nix "Capable of Raising His Game"

League evaluators see "a lot of room for improvement" in Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and "believe he's capable of raising his game," per Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Nix outperformed expectations as a rookie in 2024, throwing for 3,775 yards and 29 touchdowns in 17 games. He also showed an ability to make plays […]

Trevor Lawrence Will Have More Control Over Jaguars Offense in 2025?

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to make more pre-snap reads in new head coach and play caller Liam Coen's offense, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Howe writes that Lawrence will be sent to the line with two play calls "90% of the time," and that a "trusted QB expert believed Lawrence […]

Teams "Aren't Tripping Over Themselves" to Trade for Anthony Richardson Sr.

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, teams around the National Football League "aren't tripping over themselves" to trade for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. The Colts have already gone on record by stating the club isn't looking to move him. However, even if Richardson was on the block, most teams wouldn't be interested, […]

Texans Pleased with New Squad "Charged" with Protecting C.J. Stroud

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Houston Texans have been "encouraged with the new group that is charged with protecting quarterback C.J. Stroud." Houston traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders during the offseason. Fortunately, Aireontae Ersery "has gotten off to a strong start to pace" the team's revamped protection unit. […]

Bengals Feel Joe Burrow Just had "the Best Training Camp of his Career"

The Cincinnati Bengals believe that quarterback Joe Burrow "just enjoyed the best training camp of his career," according to Jeff Howe of the Athletic. The 28-year-old is coming off a stellar 2024 campaign, amassing career-highs in passing yards (4,918), touchdowns (43), and completion percentage (70.6). Unfortunately, his efforts weren't enough to lead the team into […]

Patriots Have "Strong Internal Belief" in Drake Maye

The New England Patriots have a "strong internal belief" that quarterback Drake Maye will take a step forward in the second season of his career, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, took over the starting job in Week 6 as a rookie and went on […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. to be Used in Short-Yardage, Red-Zone Packages?

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has been non-committal on whether he will use quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. in short-yardage and red-zone packages this year after he lost out on starting QB duties to Daniel Jones. "We'll see," Steichen said when asked if the former first-rounder could contribute in short-yardage/red-zone situations. "I want to make […]

Running Back Landmines to Avoid - Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Everyone loves breakouts and sleepers. However, the players to avoid might be just as important as the breakouts and sleepers. We've discussed the dead zone at running back, which has evolved throughout the years. Typically, the market pushed up running backs who had projected volume to begin the season. However, drafters weren't thinking about how […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Scott Engel's 2025 Picks for Every Team

Fantasy football analysts very often get things wrong. Sure, we love to boast when we make correct calls. Because the goal is to help readers, listeners, and viewers win their own leagues. When a player forecast misses the mark, though, we must admit it was a whiff. Several months from now, I can look back […]

One-Man Fantasy Football Mock Draft (Eight Rounds): 12 Teams, PPR Scoring

In fantasy football, the PPR (points-per-reception) draft is a strategic minefield. This article details a unique experience: a one-man draft where I personally selected players for each of the 12 teams in the league. This isn't a simple list of overall player rankings. Instead, I approached this as a genuine simulation, making decisions from each […]

Fantasy Football Draft Avoids: Big-Name Players With Bust Potential (2025)

"Hey, I recognize that name. He's been a fantasy football stalwart forever!" *Click* Please don't say those words to yourself on draft day. A big name doesn't always equal big performances. Avoid these big-name players, at least at cost, and you'll enjoy a successful fantasy football season. Here's why I'm fading Breece Hall, Joe Mixon, […]

Overvalued Draft Picks to Avoid - Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List (2025)

There are players every year who break out onto the NFL scene and win people fantasy championships. However, as every fantasy manager knows, there is also a group of players every year that bust and leave their fantasy teams out to dry. As important as it is to find those breakouts and sleepers, it’s equally […]

Fantasy Football League Winners: Dark-Horse Overall QB1 Contenders

Obviously, guys like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Jayden Daniels have shown us what they can do in the NFL -- put up huge numbers both as passers and rushers. They're on the short list of quarterbacks who could reasonably finish as the overall QB1 this season. But everyone knows that, so all three of […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates - Sophomores With Upside

The 2025 NFL regular season is quick approaching. Fantasy football leagues will be drafting daily, and managers will be starting their push for a fantasy championship with their draft prep. One of the best things you can do in a fantasy football draft is identify second-year players who are poised to take a developmental step. […]

11 Fantasy Football Later-Round Lotto Tickets: Nick Mariano's Favorite 2025 Draft Sleepers

We love to nail those early draft picks to set the tone for success, but there's nothing like turning those last couple of picks into a league-winner. The zero-to-hero dynamic is too alluring. And there's no point in clogging the end of our bench with a plodder who is just going to trickle in 4-7 […]

$1 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

As we enter peak fantasy football draft season, funds get tight. One way to block out how much you have spent in fantasy drafts this offseason is to sign up for an auction draft and find some players in the bargain bin to fill out your roster. It's like a fantasy football Jedi mind trick. […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2025 Picks

It's time to bring you my favorite column of the year: bold predictions. These are ceiling outcomes of some of my favorite picks in 2025 fantasy football drafts. I'm above consensus on each of the players featured in this article. On this page, you'll find one quarterback, three wide receivers, and one tight end. Read […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Main Slate (8/30/25)

We have a dozen games on the Saturday main slate on DraftKings, and boy, do we have some monsters! Ohio State and Texas highlight this slate, but the undercard matchups between Tennessee and Syracuse and Alabama and Florida State aren't bad either. Add in the Misery Bowl between Temple and UMass to go with an […]

Matt Donnelly's Fantasy Football "All-Value" Team: 8 Must-Have Draft Targets (2025)

With the Hall of Fame Game now behind us, NFL football officially begins for the other 30 teams and the millions upon millions of fantasy football enthusiasts. As we enter peak draft season, it's crucial to identify and target some of the more underrated players, finding their values that others often overlook. Often, we see […]