Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~161 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS: It makes sense why Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is going as low as he is in drafts. He has only played a combined 12 games since the 2020 season while failing to prove himself on the field over the past few years. As a […]

Aidan O'Connell Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Aidan O'Connell won't play in the preseason finale on Friday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Raiders named Gardner Minshew II as their starting QB earlier this week, and the Raiders will hold both Minshew and O'Connell out of action this weekend, with […]

Drake Maye Takes Starter's Reps On Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie first-round quarterback Drake Maye took a big step on Wednesday as he took his reps with the projected starting offense during padded practices and competitive drills at training camp. In any of the first 17 practices, Maye took zero reps with that projected starting unit. Maye did not throw a pass […]

Lions Tackle Penei Sewell Exits Practice With Foot Injury

Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell (foot) left practice with a potential foot injury. Sewell was hurt on the third play after the Lions returned from a simulated halftime. He briefly sat on the ground following a block on a Jared Goff incompletion and was attended to by trainers before limping to the sideline, where […]

Roman Wilson, Troy Fautanu Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) and rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (knee) will not suit up for the preseason finale on Saturday against the Detroit Lions. Wilson sprained his ankle almost three weeks ago and will end up not playing at all in the preseason. Fautanu sprained his knee in the preseason […]

Trey Lance Will Make The Cowboys 53-Man Roster

According to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, quarterback Trey Lance will be on the 53-man roster to start the season. Lance, selected third overall in the 2021 NFL draft by the San Fransisco 49ers, has had a rough start to his career and entered training camp as the Cowboys' QB3. However, Lance has had a […]

Deshaun Watson Limited In Practice On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (arm) was removed from practice early on Wednesday due to "general arm soreness," according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The Browns' head coach, Kevin Stefanski, later said that this was a precautionary move and that he's "not overly concerned." Watson has missed most of the last few NFL seasons due […]

Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett Will Play In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said that both quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett will play in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders as they continue their QB battle. Brissett entered training camp as the favorite to win the starting job under center to kick off the 2024 season, but he […]

Jets Think Aaron Rodgers Is "Ready To Go"

The New York Jets think quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) will be ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. "I think he's absolutely ready to go," head coach Robert Saleh said. Saleh said Rodgers was "where we needed him when he first walked in. His arm […]

Will Levis (QB, TEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~199 ANALYSIS:  Some might doubt Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis this season, however, everything is there for him to succeed in 2024. The Titans not only signed Calvin Ridley in free agency, but they also hired an offensive-minded head coach in Brian Callahan.  Callahan spent the past few […]

Early-Round QB, TE Landmines To Avoid In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

Every fantasy football manager knows the importance of avoiding landmines early in your draft. You can’t win your league on draft day, but you sure can lose it with a few awful picks. It’s what makes navigating the early rounds of drafts so crucial to success. If you’re considering taking a quarterback or tight end […]

Anthony Richardson Struggling In Joint Practices

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson struggled mightily during Tuesday's joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Nate Adkins of the Indy Star, Richardson faced tremendous pressure against the Bengals' starting defense, and he started 3-of-10 as a passer during team drills. His day didn't get much better, as he finished 10 for 20 and […]

The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each AFC Team in 2024

The 2024 fantasy football season is nearly here. One of the most popular fantasy football sayings is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round selection won’t win […]

Healthy Buccaneers Starters Will Play Friday, Including Baker Mayfield

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the healthy starters will play on Friday, including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield stated that he isn't expecting to play too much, so it's important to play well when they're out there. With the Buccaneers hosting the Miami Dolphins this Friday in their final preseason tune-up, […]

Matthew Stafford Back In Team Drills

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hamstring) was back in team drills on Tuesday. Stafford left a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys with hamstring tightness last week. The Rams have remained cautious with the injury. All reports have suggested that the coaching staff was unconcerned about the injury. Stafford returned to individual drills on […]

49ers Still At Standstill With Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams

The San Francisco 49ers continue to remain apart from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams in regard to contract negotiations. Asked about the two players Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media, "Zero updates. Nothing has changed." It remains fascinating to watch this entire situation unfold as both players remain absent […]

Justin Herbert Looking Good In Practice

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) looked good in his return to training camp practice on Monday, his first since being diagnosed with a plantar-fascia injury in his right foot on July 31. Head coach Jim Harbaugh was steadfast throughout the injury process that Herbert wouldn't miss a beat in adapting to a new […]

Browns Starters Expected To Play In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that all of the team's starters are expected to play in the preseason finale on Saturday in Seattle against the Seahawks. Most notably, it means that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will make his preseason debut after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in 2023. When Watson takes the field this […]

Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football

Welcome to my favorite article of the year -- 2024 Bold Predictions. Every NFL season is chaotic, and during the offseason, fantasy players think they know way more than they do. Embracing variance and expecting outlier outcomes is necessary to prepare for fantasy drafts. Being bold by pushing back against groupthink and taking chances where […]

NFL MVP Winners: List of Every Winner by Year

The National Football League has recognized its best player since 1938, starting with the Joe F. Carr Trophy. After this, the United Press International and The Sporting News began to name their Most Valuable Player in 1948 and 1954, respectively. However, the official MVP winner didn't start until 1957 when the Associated Press chose the […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Players Who Will Surge: If At First You Don't Succeed

For many years, fantasy football players tried their best to avoid rookies in drafts. Recently, we have seen more rookies make an impact in Year 1. Players like Ja’Marr Chase, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley have all finished in the top five at their positions. Just last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Draft Rankings - Anthony Richardson, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, more

Welcome back to our updated quarterback fantasy football draft rankings for 2024 drafts. The quarterback position is deep heading into 2024 fantasy football drafts, as plenty of serviceable options can be found after the first 10 quarterbacks are off the draft board. Quarterbacks have become more valuable in fantasy football as Superflex/2QB leagues continue to […]

Patriots QB Battle Continues Between Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has yet to decide on his starting quarterback for Week 1, stating, "When I know, I'll let you know." The competition remains tight between rookie first-round pick Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Brissett, who has been taking most of the first-team reps in training camp, brings experience […]

Kyler Murray "Leaps And Bounds Ahead" Of Last Year

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that quarterback Kyler Murray is "leaps and bounds ahead" of last year. Murray was forced to miss the first half of the 2023 season while recovering from a torn ACL. The Cardinals went 1-8 without him and 3-5 in games he started. This summer has been smooth sailing […]

Preseason Heisman Watchlist - 2024 College Football Outlook

The Heisman field feels pretty wide open heading into the 2024 season, with several quarterbacks looking to break through the rest of the names and take the trophy. Last year, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the award after having preseason odds of +1100. That ranked behind only Caleb Williams and Drake Maye in last year's […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Justin Herbert, Davante Adams, Jaylen Warren, Curtis Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, more

The 2024 NFL season is just ahead, and unfortunately, there are already several key fantasy football injuries to monitor. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. With preseason action almost in the rear-view mirror, let's take a look at injured players […]

Is Late-Round QB Strategy Still Viable? 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy

The best way to let everyone in your league know that you’re a fantasy football rookie is to draft a quarterback in the first round. Newbies see Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes or reigning MVP Lamar Jackson available and pounce. After all, they are viewed as two of the best players in the game, regardless […]

Justin Herbert Returns To Practice On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) practiced at training camp on Monday for the first time since July, when he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Herbert was placed in a walking boot at the end of July but ditched the boot last Thursday. He was seen making stationary throws before Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Giants Restructure Contract Of Tackle Andrew Thomas, Create Cap Space

The New York Giants restructured the contract of left tackle Andrew Thomas to create $3.34 million in salary cap space on Monday. The move gives the Giants $18 million to work with as teams prepare to make their final signings heading into the season. The Giants have plenty of holes to plug along the offensive […]

Josh Allen Won't Play In Preseason Finale

The Buffalo Bills announced that quarterback Josh Allen, along with the team's other starters, will not play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Sean McDermott originally planned to play his starters, but after the team saw multiple players suffer injuries over the weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they are not taking […]