Will Christian McCaffrey Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. McCaffrey has been the top offensive weapon in the NFL since his second year in the league. The former Stanford star has led the NFL in touches and scrimmage yards twice in his career, […]

Will Jaylen Warren Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been a solid player since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The former Oklahoma State star has averaged over five yards per rushing attempt in his career on 6.9 attempts per game. Unfortunately, his fantasy upside has been limited because of Najee Harris. While […]

Joe Mixon Close To Full Health

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) had two good runs during training camp practice on Wednesday to start team drills and looks close to being back to full health, if he wasn't already. Mixon missed the first two-plus weeks of camp with a quadriceps injury, but he returned on Aug. 11 and appears to […]

Saquon Barkley Returns To Practice

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (back) returned to training camp practice on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's practice early to have his lower back checked out. Fantasy managers were holding their collective breath on Tuesday when it was announced that Barkley left the practice field and didn't return. It appears that the 27-year-old avoided a […]

Breece Hall vs. CeeDee Lamb – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy football players are knee-deep in redraft league drafts. Unfortunately, there is uncertainty at the top of the draft board. Christian McCaffrey is the clear-cut 1.01 pick when healthy. However, the two names who could overtake him as the top pick are Breece Hall and CeeDee Lamb. Both superstars come with massive upsides but also […]

Christian McCaffrey vs. Tyreek Hill – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL preseason is nearly over, meaning the regular season is almost here. With fantasy football drafts picking up over the upcoming weekend, who should be the top pick? There are several players worthy of the 1.01 pick this year. Two of those players are San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Miami […]

When Should I Draft Najee Harris? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Once a budding star, three straight seasons of declining production transformed Najee Harris into a non-exciting fantasy option. The workload, despite its inefficiencies (3.9 career YPC), has kept Harris in fantasy football lineups. The former first-round pick tallied the sixth-most carries in 2023, and he hasn't dipped below 1,000 yards in his professional career. A […]

Nick Chubb vs. Jerome Ford – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The Cleveland Browns have had a run-first offense for the past several years. However, that could change in 2024 with Deshaun Watson healthy. Cleveland traded for the superstar in March 2022 but has only gotten 12 games out of the veteran quarterback because of suspension and injury. While the Browns will have a more pass-happy […]

Tony Pollard vs. Tyjae Spears - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The Tennessee Titans backfield underwent a serious makeover this offseason. Longtime starter Derrick Henry departed in free agency as the organization opted to go a different direction. Second-year back Tyjae Spears was poised to take over the lead role until Tennessee signed former Dallas Cowboys starter Tony Pollard in the opening days of free agency. […]

Najee Harris (RB, PIT): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~73 ANALYSIS:  Most fantasy managers will likely want no part of Harris after his past two seasons, but that would be a mistake. The Steelers have made many big improvements to their offense this season. First and foremost is the addition of Russell Wilson. He’s not the […]

Running Back Jordan Mims Making Strong Impression With Saints

New Orleans Saints running back Jordan Mims went undrafted last year out of Fresno State, and after a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers, he landed with the Saints and played in two regular-season games. With Kendre Miller (hamstring) continuing to deal with injuries, Mims has seen extra opportunities this offseason. According to Ross […]

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 […]

Derrick Henry Feels "Right At Home" In Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry joined the team this offseason following an eight-year career with the Tennessee Titans that saw him rack up 9,502 rushing yards and 90 rushing touchdowns. King Henry posted a 2,000-yard rushing season in 2020, and although he has seemingly regressed since then, he's still been productive considering his offensive […]

Alvin Kamara Returns To Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday. Kamara didn't exactly do much in a light practice session on Tuesday, but it was a good sign nonetheless to see him back in action after being held out since Aug. 13 with back tightness. It remains to be seen […]

Jaylen Warren's Injury "Not Anything That's A Long-Term Concern"

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring) exited Saturday's preseason contest with the Buffalo Bills and was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke on Tuesday, saying "He is probably out for this week, but not anything that's a long-term concern." Tomlin is putting a positive spin on a negative with […]

David Montgomery vs. Aaron Jones - Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Two longtime NFC North running backs, on their second team in the division, are being selected next to each other in the fantasy football drafts. David Montgomery and Aaron Jones live in this year's "RB Dead Zone," a group of mid-round running backs that begin the season with red flags and bust potential. Both have […]

Zach Charbonnet Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (back) returned to practice on Tuesday. Charbonnet sat through the Seahawks' second week of preseason with back tightness. Charbonnet finished his rookie season in 2023 with 462 rushing yards, 209 receiving yards, and one rushing touchdown. He still appears to be squarely behind Walker in the Seahawks' pecking order. […]

Kyle Shanahan Unconcerned With Christian McCaffrey Missing Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suggested that running back Christian McCaffrey's (calf) obsession with practice reps has him unconcerned with the running back's calf strain. When speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Shanahan explained that McCaffrey is so deliberate with every rep he can take when healthy, that the missed time should not affect […]

Saquon Barkley Exits Team Drills, Doesn't Return

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (undisclosed) exited team drills at Tuesday's practice and did not return. Little information is available on Barkley's status. Given Barkley's relatively extensive injury history, any potential injury news is concerning. Barkley ran for 962 yards and six touchdowns and added 41 receptions for 280 yards and four touchdowns in […]

Commanders Pleased With Pairing Of Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is confident in the backfield's one-two punch of Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, according to Adam Schultz of Athlon Sports. "I watch [Ekeler] and I'm like, 'This guy is tremendous,'" Kingsbury said. He's as quick and as fast and as strong as I've seen him. Have just been […]

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 […]

Chuba Hubbard vs. Jonathon Brooks - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Should you prioritize early or late-season success? That's the root of the Carolina running back conundrum. Chuba Hubbard will get the first crack at being the lead back in Carolina due to the ongoing injury recovery for Jonathon Brooks (ACL). The latter, however, appears to be the better talent and could take over once active. […]

Lions Plan To Get Jahmyr Gibbs Going "Next Week"

The Detroit Lions are still planning to have running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener. "Gibbs, our plan is get him going next week. He's trending the right way and we're hoping day after the Pittsburgh game, I think we're going to get a lot of guys back," head coach […]

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 […]

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 […]

Undervalued, Overvalued Sophomores: Fantasy Football Predictions for Second-Year Players

Many fantasy football managers are scared to draft young players. It’s understandable as younger players can sometimes carry more risk as opposed to trusted veterans. However, many youngsters, specifically second-year players, can be vital assets to a fantasy roster. We have seen more second-year players take big leaps in recent years. Trey McBride and James […]

When Should I Draft Zamir White? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

When it comes to fantasy football, you can never have too much information entering draft season, especially when it deals with drafting potential breakout candidates.  Zamir White, the 24-year-old former fourth-round pick, has a complicated outlook heading into the 2024 season. There are many reasons to believe he will break out and thrive as the […]

Top Candidates for the No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football

The first overall pick hasn't panned out for fantasy managers in recent years. In 2022, running back Jonathan Taylor was the consensus No. 1 pick after rushing for 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns the year before. Then, last season, wide receiver Justin Jefferson was the consensus No. 1 overall pick following his WR1 finish the […]

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 […]