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09/02/2025

The Steelers agreed to a two-year contract extension with Jaylen Warren on Monday, getting a deal done before the season begins. The expected lead back in Pittsburgh to start the year, Warren is looking like a value in 2025. Najee Harris (eye) who departed Pittsburgh this offseason for Los Angeles has been cleared for contact. After sitting out camp following his early July injury, Harris has a chance to play in Week 1. Rookie Omarion Hampton is expected to lead the way as Harris works his way back. The Chargers also look to have WR Quentin Johnston as the season begins, as he cleared the leagues concussion protocol following a head injury in the third preseason game. In Miami, Devon Achane (calf) returned to practice on Monday and appears ready to start the season. Rookie RB Ollie Gordon could see increased work in Week 1 if the Dolphins have any concerns for Achane, but managers should feel comfortable with Achane back practicing. Fellow Dolphin Tyreek Hill (oblique) was also practicing Monday, and along with Achane looks to be ready to face the Colts on Sunday. The 49ers have been dealing with injuries all offseason, but Jauan Jennings (calf) was in uniform and on the practice field on Monday, a great sign as San Francisco preps for Seattle. Elsewhere in the NFC West, Matthew Stafford (back) continues his way back from back issues this offseason. He was looking good on Monday in 11-on-11s, and Rams head coach Sean McVay expects Stafford to start in Week 1. Isaiah Likely (foot) was not practicing on Monday for the Ravens and he isn’t expected to play in Week 1. In Cleveland, it is looking like Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson will operate the backfield, as there is still no word from Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on rookie Quinshon Judkins. Despite clearing some legal hurdles, Judkins remains unsigned and not with the team. Click here to get ready for your fantasy draft! ->

Fantasy Football The Steelers agreed to a two-year contract extension with Jaylen Warren on Monday, getting a deal done before the season begins. The expected lead back in Pittsburgh to start the

09/01/2025

With the final fantasy football drafts taking place over the next few days, let’s look at some ADP changes in NFC drafts over the past two weeks. Injuries have caused the ADP to rise for players like Emeka Egbuka, Keon Coleman, and Dameon Pierce. Egbuka is going around Pick 60, which is fair considering his playing style is like Chris Godwin. Coleman has had a good sophomore training camp and with Khalil Shakir battling injuries, Coleman is attempting to become the WR1 in Buffalo. Pierce is still an avoid with me, as Nick Chubb will start and Woody Marks will likely be the pass-catching back…A Jones Fracture has caused Jayden Reed’s ADP to drop 8 spots, as he is questionable for Week 1, and will be dealing with this injury all year. He would be on my avoid list, as he likely won’t be 100% for this entire season…Rookies continue to have ADP swings as hype either increases or decreases for them. Two running backs going in opposite directions are TreVeyon Henderson and Kaleb Johnson. Click here for more: https://conta.cc/4n3620G

Fantasy Football With the final fantasy football drafts taking place over the next few days, let’s look at some ADP changes in NFC drafts over the past two weeks. Injuries have caused the ADP to r

08/31/2025

Where have the QBs been dropping in fantasy drafts throughout the world? While most the ADPs (average draft position) do not surprise, there are some that do raise some eyebrows. In an ADP composite that uses consensus draft values across two sources including RT Sports, Buffalo QB Josh Allen is the highest drafted QB with an ADP of 23. He is followed by Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson (23.5), Wash QB Jayden Daniels (29.5), Cincy QB Joe Burrow (37.5) and Philly QB Jalen Hurts (40.5) to round out the Top 5. Click here for more:

Fantasy Football Where have the QBs been dropping in fantasy drafts throughout the world? While most the ADPs (average draft position) do not surprise, there are some that do raise some eyebrows.

08/30/2025

While we are in the heart of fantasy draft season, the NFL news has slowed down following cut-down day on Tuesday. A.J. Brown (hamstring) is back practicing this week, setting him up to be a strong Week 1 play against the Cowboys to start the season on Thursday. In Atlanta, Darnell Mooney (groin) has also returned from a lengthy rest period as he ramps up for the start of the year. A WR3 or flex play in fantasy, Mooney is a value in drafts right now, coming in outside the top-50 at the position. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said RB Jaylen Wright (leg) could be back “Septemberish” following surgery on his leg. With Devon Achane a little banged up to start the season, there should not be many leagues out there with rookie Ollie Gordon on waivers. In drafts, Gordon becomes a solid late round target. The 6’2” 225-lb back is likely to find a role even with Achane on the field as he rushed for 34 touchdowns over his last two collegiate seasons. While the trade of Micah Parsons has been the talk surrounding the Cowboys of late, their offensive depth chart was posted showing Javonte Williams as the RB1. One of the last true starting running backs going in fantasy drafts, Williams does have a chance to be a pleasant surprise this season after disappointing managers in 2024. Keep an eye on Marvin Mims (groin) in Denver as he is expected to return to practice on Monday according to Broncos head coach Sean Payton. If he can make it back on the practice field and return to full health, Mims could be a breakout player this year as Bo Nix continues his ascension. Click here for more:

Fantasy Football While we are in the heart of fantasy draft season, the NFL news has slowed down following cut-down day on Tuesday. A.J. Brown (hamstring) is back practicing this week, setting him

08/29/2025

Late Round Sleeper: RB Woody Marks HOU

Woody Marks is a polished, versatile running back whose elite receiving skills (261 career receptions) and reliable vision (3,016 rushing yards, 5.7 YPC in 2024) make him a valuable Day 3 pick for the Houston Texans. His compact frame (5’10”, 207 lbs), contact balance (58 missed tackles forced in 2024), and ball security (1 fumble) ensure immediate utility as a third-down specialist. While limited explosiveness (4.54 40), pass-protection inconsistencies, and age (25) cap his ceiling as a complementary back, his fit in Houston’s scheme is ideal. Training camp buzz, fueled by Mixon’s and Pierce’s injuries, suggests Marks could carve out a significant role early, based on his receiving prowess and readiness. As a dynasty stash with PPR upside, Marks is a 2025 rookie to monitor, particularly if Houston’s backfield injuries persist. Coaches have praised his quick adaptation to Bobby Slowik’s scheme, which mirrors USC’s gap-heavy concepts. Click here for more:

08/27/2025

Latest NFL Roster moves: The Carolina Panthers are trading Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings. Carolina will receive a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder, while Minnesota receives the veteran receiver, a 2026 conditional seventh-rounder and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Rashee Rice is expected to be suspended 6 games to open the season. The 49ers are reportedly signing veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The Jaguars have traded with the Lions for Tim Patrick. Rookie Issac TeSlaa gets a boost as he likely becomes the WR3 for the Lions now. The Saints finally named a starting quarterback. It will be Spencer Rattler over Tyler Shough. Meanwhile, New Orleans released Jake Haener. Dillon Gabriel will be the backup quarterback in Cleveland with Shedeur Sanders making the roster as the No. 3 option. No surprise that Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is on the PUP list. The Chargers activated Najee Harris (eye) from the reserve/non-football injury list, making him eligible to play in Week 1. Click here for more:

Fantasy Football NFL Roster Updates The Carolina Panthers are trading Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings. Carolina will receive a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder, while Minnesot

08/25/2025

Fantistics Rookie Sportlight: Ollie Gordon II played college football at Oklahoma State University. He entered the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout sophomore season in 2023, where he won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back, was a unanimous All-American, and earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors. His production dipped in 2024, averaging 4.6 yards per carry with 880 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, partly due to offensive line and quarterback inconsistencies. Over his career, he amassed 2,920 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns on 537 carries, plus 80 receptions, showcasing three-down potential. Off-field concerns include a June 2024 arrest for suspicion of DUI, which contributed to his draft slide. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (No. 179 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. Ollie Gordon II has generated significant buzz during the 2025 training camp and preseason, emerging as a potential steal and fantasy sleeper amid injuries to other running backs like De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Alexander Mattison (out for the season). Reports highlight his physicality, decisiveness, and ability to seize opportunities, positioning him as a candidate for the No. 2 RB role behind Achane and a key short-yardage weapon. Gordon has been dominant, totaling 26 carries for 126 yards (4.8–4.9 YPC), 1 rushing TD, 3 receptions for 48 yards, with 101 yards after contact and 8 first-down rushes. Highlights include a TD run in his debut (8 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD, plus a 39-yard reception) and strong outings against Detroit (10 carries, 50 yards) and in the finale (5 carries, 26 yards). He's outpacing Wright in reps and production, flashing as a "bulldozer" with long runs and physicality that Miami's backfield has lacked. Late round flyer with significant upside if Achane misses time this season. Get ready for your fantasy draft!

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: RB Ollie Gordon II MIA Ollie Gordon II played college football at Oklahoma State University. After a standout sophomore season in 2023, where he won the Doak Walk

08/24/2025

Saturday Week 3 Rookie Roundup

Prized Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty saw limited action with 2 carries for 5 yards, he'll of course start the season as the workhorse RB for the Raiders.. Dont'e Thornton Jr. (LV) caught 2 of is 3 targets for 26 yards and a touchdown. He's positioned for a significant role ahead of Jack Bech (despite being drafted after Bech). In Indy rookie DJ Giddens posted 22 rushing yards on carries (3.7 YPC), he's expected to back up workhorse Jonathan Taylor. Dillon Gabriel outshined Shedeur Sanders with 12/19 for 129 passing yards and 1 TD. While Sanders only connected on 3 of is 6 attempts for 14 yards and piled up a bunch of sacks. Click here for more:

Fantasy Football Saturday Week 3 Rookie Roundup Prized Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty saw limited action with 2 carries for 5 yards, he'll of course start the season as the workhorse RB for the Raiders.. D

08/22/2025

Skattebo’s elite contact balance, vision, and receiving skills make him a high-floor RB2/3 with three-down upside in a run-heavy scheme. His 1,711 rushing yards, 605 receiving yards, and 24 TDs in 2024, plus Big 12 Championship and Peach Bowl MVP honors, highlight his production. Limited speed, ball security issues, and durability concerns cap his ceiling as a complementary back rather than a feature RB1. The Giants’ committee offers immediate opportunity, positioning him for 600–800 scrimmage yards as a rookie and potential 1,000-yard seasons by Year 2 if he refines his weaknesses and stays healthy. Skattebo missed some valuable preseason time with a hamstring injury that keep him out of Games 1 and 2, but yesterday in week 3 Skattebo had three carries for 12 yards while appearing on 10 snaps. At this stage he's clearly behind Tyrone Tracey Jr. in the pecking order, and unless there's a injury, he's not likely to become RB1 in 2025. Fantistics Updated Projections: 601 Rushing Yards 160 receiving Yards / 22 Receptions/ 5 TDs / FDP: 15:07 Get Expert Ready for your Fantasy Draft!: www.Insiderfootball.com https://conta.cc/3UDl2Gy

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: RB Cam Skattebo NYG Skattebo’s elite contact balance, vision, and receiving skills make him a high-floor RB2/3 with three-down upside in a run-heavy scheme. His 1,

08/21/2025

Rookie Spotlight: RB Dylan Sampson's elite acceleration, contact balance, and goal-line prowess make him a high-upside RB2 with lead-back potential in gap-heavy schemes. His 1,491 yards, 22 TDs, and SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors highlight his production, but size (5'8⅛", 200 lbs), ball security, and pass-protection issues limit his three-down ceiling. The Browns’ offense, with Dorsey’s scheme and a strong line, is an ideal fit, positioning him for 400–600 yards as a rookie and a potential 800–1,000-yard role by Year 2 if he addresses weaknesses and seizes opportunities in a crowded backfield. Sampson’s compact frame, explosiveness, and goal-line prowess draw comparisons to De’Von Achane (high-end) and Jahmyr Gibbs, though he lacks their top-end speed and receiving polish. A closer comp is Kyren Williams, with similar size (5'9", 200 lbs) and physical running style but less pass-catching upside. With prized, but troubled, rookie Quinshon Judkins unsigned, Sampson could see a considerable role with a less talented Jerome Ford. Ceiling as a complementary RB1, floor as a high-upside RB2. Get ready for your fantasy draft: www.Insiderfootball.com https://conta.cc/3Jq1e71

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: RB Dylan Sampson CLE Sampson’s elite acceleration, contact balance, and goal-line prowess make him a high-upside RB2 with lead-back potential in gap-heavy schemes.

08/20/2025

Rookie Spotlight: WR Jayden Higgins HOU

In his final collegiate season, Higgins (Iowa State) cemented his status as a top receiver with 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning Third Team All-American honors. His 2.86 yards per route run (YPRR) ranked third in his draft class, and he led with a 74% catch-to-first-down conversion rate, showcasing his reliability. He averaged 10.59 air yards per target (5th) and had 1,483 total air yards (10th), highlighting his downfield threat. Higgins’ size (6'4"), reliable hands, and possession style draw comparisons to Michael Pittman Jr. and Tee Higgins (not related), with similar analytical profiles (size, contested catch ability). He lacks Pittman’s polish against press or Tee Higgins’ top-end speed but mirrors their physicality and red-zone prowess. A closer comp is a less explosive Drake London, with a similar role as a chain-moving X-receiver. With Tank Dell unlikely to play in 2025 due to injury, Higgins is competing for the No. 2 receiver role opposite Nico Collins, alongside Christian Kirk, Justin Watson, and rookie Jaylin Noel. His size and skill set make him a candidate for significant snaps, potentially as a starter in two-receiver sets. Higgins has generated buzz for his “smooth but physical” route running and contested-catch wins. He’s taken first-team reps opposite Nico Collins, showing chemistry with Stroud. His 4.47 speed and 39" vertical have translated, but he’s refining footwork to counter press coverage. Coaches are working on his route sharpness to reduce rounded breaks. Fantistics Updated Projections: 810 receiving Yards / 65 Receptions/ 6 TDs / FDP: 8:06 Get Ready for your Fantasy Football Draft at www.Insiderfootball.com ! https://conta.cc/45IyX2W

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: WR Jayden Higgins HOU In his final collegiate season, Higgins (Iowa State) cemented his status as a top receiver with 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and 9 touchdown

08/19/2025

Rookie Spotlight: RB Jacory (Bill) Croskey-Merritt

While the hype around the rookie has been building for weeks, it took off over the last few days with rumors of the Commanders shopping Brian Robinson. On Monday, Croskey-Merritt’s value was on the rise even more as Robinson was reportedly held out of the preseason game due to the trade rumors. Though running backs are not a hot commodity in trades right now, Robinson may find his way to a new home soon. There’s also still the possibility that Robinson remains with the team and Croskey-Merritt has a shared role with Robinson and Austin Ekeler this season. It’s worth noting that Chris Rodriguez was the first running back in the game with the starters on Monday night, while Croskey-Merritt followed in the next series. Croskey-Merritt carried the ball just two times, but gathered 32 yards and a touchdown. His 2023 season at New Mexico was a standout, with 1,190 rushing yards ranking 23rd nationally and 17 touchdowns ranking 5th. This included back-to-back 200-yard rushing games, making him the first player in New Mexico history to achieve that feat. He also had a career-high 162 yards and 3 touchdowns in one game that year. He sat out the 2024 season because of ineligibility. These accolades highlight his rise from an under-the-radar FCS player to an FBS standout, culminating in his selection as a 7th-round pick (245th overall) by the Washington Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. Fantistics Updated Projections: 710 Rushing Yards / 120 receiving Yards / 6 TDs / RB41 Get Ready for your Fantasy Draft! https://conta.cc/4lw0wCz

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: RB Jacory (Bill) Croskey-Merritt While the hype around the rookie has been building for weeks, it took off over the last few days with rumors of the Commanders sho