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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 […]

The NFL season is nearly among us which means it’s time to evaluate the top five fantasy football running back busts in 2021. Multiple factors can categorize a player as a fantasy football bust. It could come down to draft capital, lack of talent surrounding the player, or too much talent in the backup role. […]

The saying often goes if you have two quarterbacks you don’t have one. In the case of the San Francisco 49ers, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Jimmy Garoppolo has been the presumed starter entering this season even after the 49ers traded up to select Trey Lance out of North Dakota State. With Lance […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in their final preseason matchup. This is a great situation for this franchise, as Jon Gruden and the coaching staff will have one more chance to evaluate the roster. The 49ers are a great challenge for this Raiders team, as Las Vegas […]

The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans will play in the final week of the preseason on Saturday afternoon. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Bears-Titans prediction and pick. Wins count for nothing in the preseason, so the primary focus in these games is player development. The Bears feel like they’re […]

The Seattle Seahawks added a new tight end in Gerald Everett. Everett spent his previous couple of seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and was catching passes from Jared Goff. Now, Everett is benefiting from Russell Wilson, one of the best quarterbacks in the game, and the tight end is poised for a huge season. […]

Jake Paul has been the face leading the rise of celebrity boxing matches. From YouTubers and TikTokers to retired professional athletes, loads of celebs have started lacing up their gloves both for the pay-per-view money and the experience. While Jake Paul prepares for his bout against MMA star Tyron Woodley, a quote from Cleveland Browns […]

The Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos will face off in the third and final week of preseason on Saturday night. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Rams-Broncos prediction and pick. The Rams enter the final week of the preseason after two lackluster showings against the Los Angeles Charges […]

Philip Rivers finally hung up his cleats after the 2020 season with the Indianapolis Colts, wrapping up an impressive 17-year career in the NFL. Rivers spent the first 16 seasons of his career with the Chargers before his last hurrah with the Colts. While Rivers is out of the NFL, he’s not done with football. […]