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All signs are pointing to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott being ready to roll for the Week 1 showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 9. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed this on Sunday. Jones said Prescott is “good to go” and “really turned it loose” in practice over the past week, according to […]

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s preseason contest against the Washington Football Team, and he’s going to miss the entire season with a torn ACL. https://twitter.com/PFF_Fantasy/status/1431746743339667457 The Ravens will undoubtedly miss Dobbins, who was expected to be the team’s leading running back in 2021. As a rookie, Dobbins rushed […]

The Washington Football Team has made the decision official regarding their starting quarterback. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Washington is rolling with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in a rather unsurprising move. One important QB note: The Washington Football Team will start QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 1 and going forward, I’m told. This has […]

It’s been a day of highs and lows for the Minnesota Vikings. Though they signed All-Pro safety Harrison Smith to a four-year, $64 million extension, they will have to begin the season without their starting tight end. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Irv Smith Jr. is expected to undergo surgery on his […]

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a left knee injury in Saturday’s preseason finale. The Ravens believed that he suffered a season-ending ACL tear, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that an MRI has confirmed this fear. Dobbins got hurt on the opening drive of the Ravens’ 37-3 victory […]

The Minnesota Vikings aren’t messing around with star safety Harrison Smith. According to Mike Golic Jr., the Vikings are making Smith the second-highest paid safety in the league after signing him to a huge four-year deal worth $64 million. Vikings and All-Pro Safety Harrison Smith have agreed to a 4-year, $64 million extension, per source. […]

There is an NFL trade! The Houston Texans are sending edge rusher Shaq Lawson to the New York Jets for draft compensation, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  Texans are trading pass rusher Shaq Lawson to the Jets, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2021 The Jets are bringing in Shaq Lawson in […]

It was a bit of a bumpy ride in the preseason for Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the first two games. Lawrence failed to find the end zone in those first two games, but he got another shot in the Jaguars’ preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Lo and behold, Lawrence […]

Every team goes through injury hurdles during the offseason leading into the regular season. Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, the injuries they have seen so far have happened to their key core players. Quarterback Carson Wentz and all-pro offensive lineman Quenton Nelson already underwent foot surgery that could see them miss the start of the […]

The Deshaun Watson trade rumors are heating up again, with PFT’s Mike Florio reporting on increased chatter of a potential deal coming together soon. The Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers were mentioned as the two possible destinations, and Yahoo’s Charles Robinson soon followed up the initial report with his own reporting about the Dolphins being […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love returned to action and got the start in the team’s final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Love didn’t play in the second preseason game because of a shoulder injury, but he played into the third quarter against the Bills with Aaron Rodgers not playing. Love failed […]

The Baltimore Ravens just pulled off the greatest winning streak in the NFL history – in preseason that is. With their dominant 37-3 win over the Washington Football Team, they’ve now won 20 straight games in preseason action. The streak gives them five consecutive preseasons without a single blemish. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was hyped […]

Chicago Bears fans have been more than clear that they want Justin Fields starting over Andy Dalton. That hasn’t been in question. While Bears coach Matt Nagy wants to go with the veteran option to start the season, judging by preseason performance, he probably should give it a little more thought: their final preseason pass […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a historic Saturday night, but they don’t feel like they have something to celebrate. For one, it’s just the preseason. Also, they seem to have lost an integral piece of their high-powered offense to injury.  Playing against the Washington Football Team on the road in Week 3 of the NFL preseason — […]

It’s amazing what a fine can do to sway an NFL player’s mind into doing the right thing. It could be remembered that the pair of Buffalo Bills receivers in Isaiah McKenzie and Cole Beasley was fined by the league for violating the NFL’s protocol for COVID-19 safety measures. The two were caught not wearing […]

Justin Fields is not doing the idea of the Chicago Bears sticking with Andy Dalton as the starter under center any good. The Bears’ rookie quarterback has been fantastic all preseason long. Everyone in Windy City is raving about this guy, and it appears that the more he’s given time to perform on the field, […]

As in every NFL Top 100 list, there are always a few players who can say they were snubbed from the list. This year, there are several notable omissions from the league’s annual best players ranking, including Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith. The NFL has now released its full 2021 NFL Top 100 list, and […]

Following up a breakout 2019 season in which he finished third among all wide receivers in yardage and second in fantasy points, Chris Godwin had a somewhat disappointing 2020. Hampered by injuries, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowler finished at season’s end as the WR31 in 12 games played. However, a look just a little […]

Given that the pool of running backs with a guaranteed consistent workload is so shallow, missing on one of your first RB picks in fantasy drafts can make the position a thorn in your lineup’s side for the entire year. Because of this, we often see running back ADPs creep higher than warranted, given their […]

The NFL season kicks off soon and the Philadelphia Eagles look to have a much improved season. It was a rough campaign for this franchise last year, but the team seems optimistic. It helps they participate in a weak NFC East division, which is a wide-open race for a spot in the playoffs. To do […]

Despite what felt like, at times, a disappointing debut season with the Arizona Cardinals, Deandre Hopkins still finished as 2020’s WR4 in fantasy football (PPR scoring). In one of the league’s most talented offenses, led by franchise QB Kyler Murray, Hopkins proved to be the alpha in the receiver room, and provided both several huge […]

With the NFL season quickly approaching, the Las Vegas Raiders hope to have the best roster possible for the 2021 season. They just missed the playoffs and after a busy offseason, Las Vegas hopes to make a playoff push this year. To do that, Jon Gruden and the coaching staff must come up with the […]

The Deshaun Watson trade rumors have been swirling all offseason, but there hasn’t been a lot of advancements lately. However, the Houston Texans quarterback, despite dealing with legal issues, could be traded in the next few days, according to sources close to Pro Football Talk. There are apparently several NFL executives who believe Watson will […]

The Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons will look to close out their respective NFL preseason campaigns against each other Saturday night. The Browns are having quite a preseason, and while these games are nothing but hyped-up scrimmages, their 2-0 record so far speaks a lot about their readiness for the regular season. It’s the […]

With the NFL season about to kick off, the Minnesota Vikings will be finalizing their roster in the coming days. The preseason has offered some insight on the team so far, but the coaching staff will have some tough decisions to make. Most of the Vikings’ starting lineup is a lock, but we’ll see how […]

What a great matchup to close the 2021 preseason – a rematch of two of the greatest Super Bowls of the 21st century. Boston versus New York. New England Patriots versus New York Giants. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Patriots-Giants prediction and pick. Here’s how the bookmakers have set the […]

While the Las Vegas Raiders now play in Nevada, this still feels like the Battle of the Bay. We get a matchup of (former) Oakland versus the San Francisco 49ers in the final week of the preseason. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Raiders-49ers prediction and pick. Here’s how the bookmakers […]

Just days after it was announced that Trevor Lawrence would be the Week 1 starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they have now traded his backup Gardner Minshew to the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick, via Adam Schefter: Trade: Jaguars are sending QB Gardner Minshew II to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2022 sixth-round […]

The NFL season is just around the corner which means it’s time to evaluate the top fantasy football quarterback busts of 2021. When it comes to the quarterback position, it can be a huge advantage to have an elite option, especially if they are a dual-threat quarterback. Even so, streaming the position is a perfectly […]

Coming off a spectacular rookie campaign in 2019, San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa was gearing up for an even better sophomore season. The freshman edge rusher garnered Pro Bowl honors and looked poised to challenge for an All Pro selection when disaster struck – the dreaded torn ACL. That’s the last thing you want […]

The Dolphins head north to Cincinnati in the final week of the preseason. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Dolphins-Bengals prediction and pick. Each team has a bright young starter at quarterback. In Miami, it is former Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa. In Cincinnati, it is Heisman winner Joe Burrow. But […]

Coming into the 2021 NFL preseason, the Baltimore Ravens are looking stronger than ever and are currently undefeated. With a big game coming up against the Washington Football Team, the Ravens are looking to make NFL history with 20 consecutive preseason victories. On top of that, the Ravens are also wanting to stay fresh for […]

The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Cam Newton in 2020 after an illustrious career with the franchise. While he’s now in New England, he will always be remembered for what he did for the Panthers. Newton’s name can be found at or near the top of many Panthers’ offensive records. With Newton’s greatness in mind, let’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows a thing or two about making great passes. Getting the seal of approval from the man with the 8th most assists in NBA history is always a good thing – even if it’s from a different sport. LeBron James had to give it up for the dynamic Kansas […]

As the Arizona Cardinals are inching closer to their upcoming Week 1 season opener against the Tennessee Titans, longtime wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is still a free agent. The 11-time Pro Bowler has pondered before on possibly returning for what would be his 18th season in the NFL, but as he recently noted, he currently […]

The NFL preseason is approaching its end and that means it is time for the regular season. However, this weekend’s game with the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints has officially been canceled, according to Ari Meirov.  The reason for the cancellation is due to the hurricane, and the NFL is playing it safe and […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley continues to progress in his return from a torn ACL. The Giants star participated in 11-on-11 work on Thursday, representing another step forward in his rehab. While Barkley isn’t going to play in the preseason, he’s feeling pretty good about where he’s at, per PFT’s Michael David Smith. […]

The NFL season is right around the corner which means it’s time to evaluate the fantasy football wide receiver busts for 2021. There are a plethora of receivers available this season that could be great plays this year, so avoiding any potential busts should be a top priority. When it comes down to it, most […]

Cole Beasley was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Buffalo Bills on Friday. While he didn’t test positive himself, he was in a close contact scenario and had to stay away from the team facility for a bit. Now, the Bills have their slot receiver back as they get set for the regular season […]