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In the third part of our NFL positional rankings are the wide receivers, who are taking the league by storm. Passing is dominating many offensive schemes currently, so most teams are doing their best to have three bonafide options to pick from. While there are plenty of household names in our 2024 NFL WR Power […]

Next up in our NFL positional rankings are the running backs, who have seen their value decrease but production seemingly increase over the past few seasons. While there are plenty of household names in our 2024 NFL RB Power Rankings, the order might surprise you. While the likes of Christian McCaffrey, Jonathon Taylor, and others […]

It might only be May, but it’s never too early to look ahead to the 2024 NFL season. With five rookie QBs entering the mix as first-round selections, it remains to be seen if anyone can unseat Patrick Mahomes from the top spot of our NFL QB Power Rankings. The 2023 stat lines of each […]

The final member of our 2024 NFL Draft landing spot grades goes to J.J. McCarthy, who was drafted 10th overall by the Minnesota Vikings. A college career defined by team success more than individual success made his draft stock an intriguing follow – so how will he translate to the NFL? The Vikings, after seeing […]

The final quarterback in our 2024 NFL Draft landing spot series is Bo Nix, who was drafted 12th overall by the Denver Broncos. As the last of the five first-round QBs, Nix enters an interesting situation out west, with the offense in flux and the team still reeling from the Russell Wilson debacle. Falling into […]

In the biggest shocker of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons blew everyone away by drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the ninth overall selection. After having signed Kirk Cousins this offseason, the Falcons decided to add an older college QB to their room that likely won’t start for another three seasons. Penix was […]

With the departures of both Zay Jones and Calvin Ridley this offseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars need to find receivers for 200 vacated targets. While Gabe Davis was brought in via free agency to help, the biggest move to bolster their WR room was by drafting Brian Thomas Jr. Selected with the 23rd overall pick in […]

Heading into the draft with question marks all over their roster, it should be no surprise that the Las Vegas Raiders invested high draft capital into upgrading… their tight end room. With Antonio Pierce taking over as head coach and Tom Telesco in as the next general manager, the new era starts off with a […]

With two first-round picks at their disposal, the Chicago Bears were a big-time beneficiary of the 2024 NFL Draft. Having drafted their franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams, they decided to add another piece to their offense in Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze. Pairing Odunze with Keenan Allen and DJ Moore gives Williams one of the […]

Moving onto the second wide receiver of our 2024 NFL Draft landing spot series, Malik Nabers joined the New York Giants via the sixth overall selection. Blessed with a fantastic blend of speed, athleticism, and verticality, Nabers is a perfect first step to fixing the wide receiver core for the Giants. The biggest concern for […]

Entering the 2024 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals were seen as the likely landing spot for wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. With the Cardinals drafting Harrison with the fourth overall selection, their wide receiver core finally has a bonafide leader to help this offense take off. 2024 is going to be a pivotal year for […]

Drake Maye is the next quarterback to get a crack for the New England Patriots, as the former UNC star has been handed the keys to the offense. There is a sub-par set of weapons surrounding him, Maye’s acclimation to the NFL could be a slow one – but that certainly should still make him […]

Drafted second overall by the Washington Commanders, quarterback Jayden Daniels has been handed the keys to the Washington offense. Having one of the highest ceilings in the entire 2024 NFL Draft, Daniels has the potential to reach anything – but will he meet those expectations? Washington went through an entire overhaul this offseason, bringing in […]

The top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was basically known for months now, as the Chicago Bears have wanted to draft Caleb Williams ever since they earned the first overall selection. With Williams entering the NFL with lofty expectations, how he hits the ground running will be crucial to his long-term development. The following […]

It is finally here — it’s NFL Draft week. With the 2024 NFL Draft starting Thursday, all of the talk and rumors floating around will finally be put to the test. Highlighted by a high number of quarterbacks and offensive linemen, this NFL Draft is expected to have some fireworks. QBs are destined to dominate […]

Less than two weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and we pretty much know what we have in terms of a prospect pool. While the draft will likely be headlined by odds-on favorite Caleb Williams, this year’s draft is sure to include a lot of offensive firepower and surprises. To help prepare you for […]

Less than two weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and we pretty much know what we have in terms of a prospect pool. While the draft will likely be headlined by the No. 1 pick odds-on favorite Caleb Williams, this year’s draft is sure to include a lot of offensive firepower and surprises. To […]

Less than two weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and we pretty much know what we have in terms of a prospect pool. While the draft will likely be headlined by odds-on favorite Caleb Williams, this year’s draft is sure to include a lot of offensive firepower and surprises. To help prepare you for […]

We are now around two weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and the anticipation continues to grow by the day. With six quarterbacks and upwards of eight wide receivers all in play to be a first-round selection, what direction will your team go come April 25-27? The following mock draft does feature trades, which […]

The final installment of our way-too-early 2024 fantasy football preview is for the tight end position. With rookies like Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta taking the fantasy community by storm last season, who could surprise this year? There was not a lot of movement this offseason for free-agent tight ends, so the household names you […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over a month away, which means that your fantasy football drafts are coming up after that too. While many leagues won’t be drafted until the summer, our way-too-early 2024 wide receiver rankings can help get you reinvested in fantasy football. The following ten options are all familiar names, with […]

The 2024 NFL Combine has wrapped up, and plenty of players made themselves some money after their high testing results. Many players have entered into first-round consideration, while others have fallen out, and those changes are reflected in our next 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Eyes will be on the quarterback and wide receiver positions, as […]

The position of running back used to be the biggest part of building out your fantasy football roster. Now it seems to have taken a back seat to wide receiver. Still, our way-too-early 2024 position rankings at running back will include some household names, with a few unexpected options on the list. That isn’t to […]

While it may be the end of February, fantasy football never rests. And with the Kansas City Chiefs wrapping up another Super Bowl title, the avid fan who needs more football content can turn their attention to our way-too-early quarterback rankings for the 2024 NFL season. While how each of the following players performed last […]

While the 2024 NFL Draft isn’t until late April, there is plenty of preparation to be done ahead of time for it. With the Chicago Bears currently on the clock, it will be interesting to see how the draft transpires, especially the first round. With the Bears choosing between their incumbent quarterback (Justin Fields) or […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are your Super Bowl 58 champions, and now we enter into the arduous part of the year, the NFL offseason. Our final NFL Power Rankings of the season will hopefully be able to hold you over through the offseason, which should see plenty of fireworks going on in free agency and […]

Super Bowl 58 is set to take place on February 11th, which is just days away now. With the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers, it’s important to break down how each team stacks up against one another in each positional matchup, so let’s run through each position group and see […]

We have finally reached the Championship round of the NFL Playoffs, with the number one and three seeds still alive from both the AFC and NFC conferences. With each of the remaining four teams having great chances at advancing to the Super Bowl, see how they are ranked in our NFL Playoff Power Rankings. Having […]

An eventful start to the 2023-24 NFL playoffs chugs along into the Divisional Round — but a recap of a wild Wild Card round can’t be skipped over. From wild wintry weather impacting games to unexpected blowouts, our NFL Wild Card Power Rankings have it all. While half the games went the expected way, the […]

The 2023-24 NFL regular season has wrapped up, and after 18 weeks of glorious football, we are finally down to our 14 teams as the playoffs begin. Our NFL Playoff Power Rankings likely won’t have any surprises at the top, but there likely will be some surprises for you on this list. With both the […]

We have ascended to the final week of the 2023-24 NFL regular season, and there sure is a lot on the line this weekend. With no Thursday Night Football to fill our lives, we look ahead to the Week 18, which starts on Saturday. Our Week 18 NFL Power Rankings will provide a recap of […]

Hopefully if you are reading this article, you have advanced into the semifinals of your fantasy football playoffs – congratulations! But the work is hardly over, as you need to prepare for your next matchup, which is what makes our Week 15 panic meter very important. The following list provides cases for why you should […]

You have (hopefully) made it through the first round of your fantasy football playoffs and you are planning for the second round – or you had a bye in the first round. Regardless, your Week 16 waiver wire pickups are the most important transactions you have made so far this season, as it dictates if […]

On to Week 15 we go in the 2023 NFL season, and plenty of teams are working towards solidifying their playoff standing. With our NFL Power Rankings for Week 16 having seen quite a few changes at the top lately, it feels as though most matchups went according to plan this week. Many of the […]

The fantasy football playoffs start in Week 15 for 99.9% of your leagues, and you have to know which players you can trust and which big names should be moved to your bench. Our Week 14 panic meter will help give you faith in some big names, while making you lose what little faith you […]

Injuries likely ravaged your fantasy football roster in some way in Week 14, especially at the quarterback position. With players like Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud leaving their Sunday games early, your Week 15 waiver wire pickups may trend towards including a QB or two to fill that void. As always, the following list includes […]

It was another exciting week in the NFL, as we have now made it through Week 14. Plenty of fireworks, both expected and unexpected, occurred during this slate of games, resulting in quite a few changes to our Week 15 NFL Power Rankings. With teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens picking up […]

Week 14 is likely a make or break time for your fantasy football playoff chances, and you have to make sure your best roster is out there. Our Week 13 panic meter will help you get a better gauge on how much you should trust some of the big names on your roster heading into […]

Week 14 is finally upon us, and for most fantasy football players, that means it is your final chance to clinch a spot in the playoffs. With plenty of injuries having popped up in Week 13, plus teams coming off of their bye, our Week 14 waiver wire pickups are the most important set of […]