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In the world of fantasy football tight ends, it’s usually a mixed bag of frustration. Of course, even the quarterback position has its share of guys who fall short. But here’s a story about three undervalued tight ends based on 2024 average draft position. Included in the mix is Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid. […]

Every year, there are NFL fantasy football busts at the quarterback position. And some quarterbacks will outperform expectations. But here are five guys who are overvalued based on 2024 average draft position. At the head of the class is the player who leads the way at ADP. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not finish […]

NFL observers received a shock when Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay handed the punt returner duties to starting running back Kyren Williams. No worries, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said it’s a good idea. And then Williams made it a trifecta by saying he likes the idea, too, according to therams.com. Oh, boy. “Being […]

The Washington Commanders have a new coach. They have a new quarterback. But will the results be the same old song? Here are the Washington Commanders bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season. It’s easy to write off the Commanders. While Dan Quinn should infuse the organization with enthusiasm and hope, it still comes down […]

While the San Francisco 49ers deal with the contract situations of standout Trent Williams and another key player in Brandon Aiyuk, it’s hard to imagine they care that Manti Te’o got brutally honest about why they are not the NFC West favorite. But Te’o chimed in anyway, saying the 49ers look tired — even though […]

Finally, the Dallas Cowboys came up with enough cash to satisfy CeeDee Lamb. And coach Mike McCarthy has a plan going forward. But what does Lamb’s new contract mean for Ja’Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyuk? Lamb became the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. The extension came in at four years worth $136 million. It includes […]

It has been the talk of Boston. Who should be the New England Patriots starting quarterback in 2024? After the preseason ended, it became clear Drake Maye should be Patriots Week 1 starter over Jacoby Brissett. Yes, there is a very good argument for Brissett to be the man in Week 1. After Sunday night’s […]

The Baltimore Ravens have dealt with tough things lately, including the passing of one of their coaches and a devastating preseason injury to a running back. And Ravens head coach John Harbaugh took time Monday to give a heartfelt statement after Joe D’Alessandris’s passing. Harbaugh’s comments were posted on video by the Ravens page on […]

There have been ups for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recently, and there have been some down moments regarding his injury status. But Monday he gave a positive update for Week 1 as the Steelers head into the 2024 NFL season, according to Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh. “Jaylen Warren says his hamstring is […]

With Josh Allen leading the way, statistically and monetarily, the Buffalo Bills are in good hands. But they have suffered their share of injuries, and they have two potentially surprising preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1. At the head of the Bills list is linebacker Joe Andreessen. He’s in a battle […]

The New England Patriots got some bad news on the injury front, and it may impact a decision on Drake Maye’s immediate future. And perhaps Maye will be ready even without all of his equipment. During the Sunday Night Football preseason game against the Washington Commanders, Maye had an impressive completion, as posted on X […]

It is supposed to be another good year for the San Francisco 49ers. This is true even if they can’t figure things out with Brandon Aiyuk. And like other NFL teams, the 49ers have two surprise preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1. In the mix for this unwanted position are running […]

The Washington Commanders are paying homage to their past while preparing for the future. And the owner is talking about another name change. Josh Harris said the franchise is researching for a new nickname, according to a post by ESPN Commanders reporter John Keim on X. “Harris said they’re doing research on the team name, […]

While Patrick Mahomes has tossed around big money, and Creed Humphrey backed up the armored truck to Kansas City Chiefs headquarters to grow his rainy-day fund, two wide receivers are on the list of surprise preseason roster cuts to watch for before Week 1. The Chiefs will probably ride or die with players who helped […]

Making a preseason splash with the trade of Jahan Dotson and choosing Jayden Daniels as the Week 1 starting quarterback, the Washington Commanders also have a pair of surprise preseason potential roster cuts to watch out for as the 2024 NFL campaign gets closer. On the fringe are linebacker Jamin Davis and safety Darrick Forrest. […]

With Joe Mixon looking healthy in camp, and C.J. Stroud turning the heads of opposing quarterbacks, the Houston Texans seem to be on the right track. And their roster is good enough to watch for two potential surprise preseason roster cuts before Week 1. In that unwanted place are wide receiver Robert Woods and cornerback […]

The Dallas Cowboys keep trying to beef up their defensive line, but they still haven’t resolved contract issues with key players. Along with that Jerry Jones-led drama, the Cowboys have a pair of surprise preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. With a fairly stable roster, it […]

Can the New England Patriots get excited about their quarterback? It’s hard to imagine Jacoby Brissett moving that needle, but Drake Maye didn’t seem exasperated at not being anointed yet. However, the Patriots offensive coordinator dropped telling comments about Maye amid the battle for the top spot. Alex Van Pelt said Maye has been looking […]

News has been better for the Cleveland Browns of late. Za’Darius Smith came back from an injury, and they landed offensive line help in a trade. And Thursday they welcomed quarterback Deshaun Watson back to practice. The Browns said Watson got back in the groove, taking his normal amount of reps during the team’s workout, […]

It seems like Tua Tagovailoa is intent on making verbal and on-field news this year. The latest evidence came when the Miami Dolphins made a public admission about the 2023 game plan for Tyreek Hill. And for those who played fantasy football against a team that had Hill, this may be old news. It sounds […]

Lamar Jackson has his critics. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback also has supporters. Apparently Julian Edelman is in the former group as he took a shot at Jackson amid a Chiefs three-peat prediction. Edelman first expressed his loyalty to the Chiefs winning again in 2024, according a Fox NFL broadcast with Charissa Thompson via ravenswire.com. “I’ve […]

Tom Brady had plenty of success in the NFL, and young quarterbacks are following his plans. But while the former New England Patriots’ star set the standard at his position, he didn’t always have the best of things with some of his wide receivers. He got brutally honest about bad wide receivers. Brady had good […]

It has been an interesting preseason for the Dallas Cowboys, including Brandon Aubrey’s incredible field goal and contract talks with CeeDee Lamb. And Monday, the team got a positive update from Mike McCarthy about former first-round pick Mazi Smith. McCarthy said things are looking better for Smith, according to The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “Cowboys coach Mike […]

Mike Tomlin hasn’t been pleased with either option, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback battle controversy sails on through the preseason. No worries. Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher revealed his choice between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Cowher said Russell Wilson should get first crack, according to his comments on The Pat McAfee Show. “What […]

Fans of the Washington Commanders are abuzz about the quick development of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. And he’s already taken over the starting role. But this is the NFL, and Daniels needs weapons if he’s going to be a star in this league. And that’s why the Commanders must make one last-minute trade before Week […]

Once considered a proud franchise, the Washington Commanders haven’t been that for decades — leaving new coach Dan Quinn trying to pick up the pieces like all the king’s horses and all the king’s men. And yes, Daniel Snyder is Humpty Dumpty in this story. Former player Champ Bailey got real on how Snyder ruined […]

Entering the season with a head coach on the hot seat and an injury to star running back Alvin Kamara, the Saints don’t need injury woes. But Sunday night’s preseason game brought one anyway with Kool-Aid McKinstry suffering a concerning setback against the 49ers. The rookie cornerback suffered the injury on the opening drive in […]

It has been a rough ride for the New England Patriots in recent seasons, but a new quarterback has created a buzz. However, there’s also been a lot of questions surrounding the trade of Matthew Judon. And Eliot Wolf finally broke his silence on trading Judon to the Falcons. The Patriots’ executive vice president of […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are still trying to iron out a contract extension for Brandon Aiyuk, Christian McCaffrey is talking about playing for a long time. But two lesser-known 49ers first-stringers are fighting for starting jobs they may be in danger of losing ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Injuries have reared their ugly […]

With the 2024 season getting closer, the Houston Texans are looking for the right fit for their 53-man roster. Also, they’re trying to sort out the guys who aren’t getting enough things done. But two roster hopefuls improved their stock after Saturday’s NFL preseason win over the Giants. Included in the mix was wide receiver […]

Peyton Manning still makes an impact around the NFL, especially in Denver. And, of course, he knows the quarterback position. So people tend to listen when Manning sets the record straight on his top five NFL quarterbacks. It was no surprise Manning put Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes at the top of the list, […]

There are big problems with the New York Giants, including a recent performance by Daniel Jones and an injury scare to rookie receiver sensation Malik Nabers. An injury to a kick returner may pale in comparison, but this former All-Pro could miss the start of the season. Gunner Olszewski will be sidelined for up to […]

It has been a rough preseason for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who seems in danger of not making the 53-man roster. And a recent injury didn’t help matters. But Valdes-Scantling got a positive injury update after his scary neck injury. “X-rays came back negative for #Bills WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (neck), per source. Status […]

With the Baltimore Ravens getting a positive update on Kyle Hamilton’s injury on the good side, and Lamar Jackson ruled out of the next preseason game on the bad side, the pendulum tilted in the team’s favor during the loss to the Eagles as three roster hopefuls improved their stock. On the happy list are […]

While head coach Mike McCarthy enters the 2024 NFL season on the hot seat, the Dallas Cowboys keep trying to put the pieces together and recently added to the defensive line. Also, they’re showing off their roster depth with two quality first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs. Among the players trying to maintain their […]

While the Atlanta Falcons have players on the rise, and they improved the defense with the addition of a veteran safety, they suffered the bad news of yet another setback for a former All-Pro who was placed on IR. Jakeem Grant, a four-time second-team All-Pro kicker returner who hasn’t played since 2021, suffered an injured […]

Man, the Atlanta Falcons are pretty serious about the 2024 NFL season. They recently traded for Matthew Judon and restructured Chris Lindstrom’s contract. Also, they drafted a quarterback in the first round, even though they signed Kirk Cousins in the offseason. And more good news came with the younger QB improving his stock after the loss […]

Getting good reports on the injury front with Tank Dell’s return and Will Anderson recovering from a tough mental season at Alabama, the Houston Texans got a bit of bad news with CJ Stroud backup Davis Mills getting a concerning injury update. Mills didn’t practice Thursday because of bruised ribs, according to KPRC2 NFL reporter […]

It has been an interesting year for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, especially moving from the Raiders to the Rams. And Garoppolo recently tossed a little shade at the Raiders and 49ers with an eye-opening admission. Garoppolo said playing with the Rams is a refreshing change from other teams, according to nytimes.com. “This place […]