29 days ago
The Iowa State men's basketball team's trip to the Phog in March 2027 is going to get an even bigger spotlight.
The Cyclones are slated to make one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the upcoming season, when they go on the road to Phog Allen Fieldhouse to face the Kansas Jayhawks on March 1, 2027. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
ESPN started its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987. This season, beginning Feb. 1, 2027, ESPN will highlight some of the top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 through the final Monday of the regular season. The Iowa State-Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse will round out the "Big Monday" slate for the 2026-27 season.
Last season, the Cyclones and Jayhawks split the regular-season series. Kansas won the first meeting at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63, on Jan. 13. The Cyclones comfortably evened the series with a 74-56 victory on Feb. 14 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas is coming off of a 24-11 season. It lost on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's. The Jayhawks reloaded through the transfer portal and secured the No. 1 overall high school recruit. Freshman 6-foot-7 wing Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit for the 2026 class and he's already on the top of several 2027 NBA mock drafts.
#season
The Cyclones are slated to make one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the upcoming season, when they go on the road to Phog Allen Fieldhouse to face the Kansas Jayhawks on March 1, 2027. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
ESPN started its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987. This season, beginning Feb. 1, 2027, ESPN will highlight some of the top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 through the final Monday of the regular season. The Iowa State-Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse will round out the "Big Monday" slate for the 2026-27 season.
Last season, the Cyclones and Jayhawks split the regular-season series. Kansas won the first meeting at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63, on Jan. 13. The Cyclones comfortably evened the series with a 74-56 victory on Feb. 14 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas is coming off of a 24-11 season. It lost on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's. The Jayhawks reloaded through the transfer portal and secured the No. 1 overall high school recruit. Freshman 6-foot-7 wing Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit for the 2026 class and he's already on the top of several 2027 NBA mock drafts.
#season
30 days ago
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had eight catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN.com.
Why it Matters: It was the first time since Dec. 22, 2024, that Jefferson had two touchdown receptions in a game. In fact, he had just two TDs all of last season. Last season's struggles caused him to slip in fantasy drafts to the midway portion of the first round, and he could absolutely outplay that. His two scores came with Carson Wentz under center, so we'll have a little bit of cautious optimism to see how he and Kyler Murray (concussion) connect when he's fit to return. Jefferson is a must-start every week, including against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Justin Jefferson scores twice
#last #scores #Vikings #packers
Why it Matters: It was the first time since Dec. 22, 2024, that Jefferson had two touchdown receptions in a game. In fact, he had just two TDs all of last season. Last season's struggles caused him to slip in fantasy drafts to the midway portion of the first round, and he could absolutely outplay that. His two scores came with Carson Wentz under center, so we'll have a little bit of cautious optimism to see how he and Kyler Murray (concussion) connect when he's fit to return. Jefferson is a must-start every week, including against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Justin Jefferson scores twice
#last #scores #Vikings #packers
1 month ago
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Bank accounts are important financial tools that help protect your money and even allow you to earn interest. But depending on where you bank — and how you use your account — certain fees can chip away at your balance. From monthly maintenance charges to overdraft penalties, these costs can add up quickly if you're not paying attention.
Understanding the most common bank fees, why financial institutions charge them, and how to avoid them can help you keep more of your money.
Fees serve as added revenue for banks. If a bank charges a fee for account maintenance or an optional service, the institution can put those funds toward operational expenses and even generate additional income — at the customer's expense. After all, a bank is a business, and a business's goal is to earn money.
Recent data shows that banks have become increasingly dependent on fees over the years, especially those charged for overdrafts and non-sufficient funds (NSF). In fact, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB), NSF and overdraft fees account for about two-thirds of a typical bank's fee-based revenue.
#financial #Help
Bank accounts are important financial tools that help protect your money and even allow you to earn interest. But depending on where you bank — and how you use your account — certain fees can chip away at your balance. From monthly maintenance charges to overdraft penalties, these costs can add up quickly if you're not paying attention.
Understanding the most common bank fees, why financial institutions charge them, and how to avoid them can help you keep more of your money.
Fees serve as added revenue for banks. If a bank charges a fee for account maintenance or an optional service, the institution can put those funds toward operational expenses and even generate additional income — at the customer's expense. After all, a bank is a business, and a business's goal is to earn money.
Recent data shows that banks have become increasingly dependent on fees over the years, especially those charged for overdrafts and non-sufficient funds (NSF). In fact, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB), NSF and overdraft fees account for about two-thirds of a typical bank's fee-based revenue.
#financial #Help
1 month ago
Favorite: Pittsburgh -5.5
Game Total: 41.5
Implied Point Total: Pittsburgh 23.5, Atlanta 18
RB Bijan Robinson
As the consensus 1.02 in fantasy drafts, Robinson rushed for almost 1,500 yards and added 820 yards through the air on 79 receptions last season with 11 total touchdowns. Clearly, he's the focal point of the Falcons' offense along with Drake London. Entering his age-24 season in 2026, Robinson is clearly in his prime production window. In his three seasons, Robinson hasn't missed a single game — yes, we're counting the one game where Arthur Smith weirdly played him during "migraine-gate" in 2023.
#yards
Game Total: 41.5
Implied Point Total: Pittsburgh 23.5, Atlanta 18
RB Bijan Robinson
As the consensus 1.02 in fantasy drafts, Robinson rushed for almost 1,500 yards and added 820 yards through the air on 79 receptions last season with 11 total touchdowns. Clearly, he's the focal point of the Falcons' offense along with Drake London. Entering his age-24 season in 2026, Robinson is clearly in his prime production window. In his three seasons, Robinson hasn't missed a single game — yes, we're counting the one game where Arthur Smith weirdly played him during "migraine-gate" in 2023.
#yards
1 month ago
The New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys are set to kick off the 2026 regular season, which means fantasy football is in full swing.
With drafts already taken place, the majority of lineups are going to reflect the order in which managers drafted. Even so, there are still a handful of players who may be on the fringe in terms of their fantasy viability in Week 1.
We're not counting the likes of CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Malik Nabers and Javonte Williams — all of whom should be started without thought.
Meanwhile, here's a look at five players from this matchup to start or sit in Week 1:
Both quarterbacks should be in fantasy lineups this week to open the season, but we're going to focus a bit more on Dart here. Though the second-year quarterback was going relatively late in drafts, he's in a fantastic spot this week. The Cowboys defense has gotten better, but they still allowed the most fantasy points per game (23.4) to the quarterback position last season. Given that and his rushing upside, Dart is a strong option at quarterback.
#week #going
With drafts already taken place, the majority of lineups are going to reflect the order in which managers drafted. Even so, there are still a handful of players who may be on the fringe in terms of their fantasy viability in Week 1.
We're not counting the likes of CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Malik Nabers and Javonte Williams — all of whom should be started without thought.
Meanwhile, here's a look at five players from this matchup to start or sit in Week 1:
Both quarterbacks should be in fantasy lineups this week to open the season, but we're going to focus a bit more on Dart here. Though the second-year quarterback was going relatively late in drafts, he's in a fantastic spot this week. The Cowboys defense has gotten better, but they still allowed the most fantasy points per game (23.4) to the quarterback position last season. Given that and his rushing upside, Dart is a strong option at quarterback.
#week #going
1 month ago
The Seattle Seahawks begin their 2026 season versus the New England Patriots on Wednesday. That doesn't mean some publications aren't already looking towards the 2027 NFL draft. With a new college football campaign officially underway, mock drafts have been populating news feeds.
NFL Draft On SI: A Sports Illustrated Channel was among the outlets that released new first-round mock drafts. Using power rankings to determine the draft order, they have the Seahawks picking at No. 31 overall. The pick? Clemson defensive end Will Heldt.
"Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider likes to keep four, five pass rushers in rotation," NFL Draft On SI wrote. "With DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler Jr. being aging veterans, adding another young rusher to the fold would fit the Seahawks' approach. Clemson's Will Heldt transferred to the program last season from Purdue and led the Tigers in tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (7.5)."
Heldt placed third among returning Power Four edge defenders with an 84.4 PFF overall grade last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His 87.8 PFF pass-rush grade on true pass sets ranked 14th in the Power Four. He's been a dominant rusher for the Tigers.
Heldt feels like a prospect who will be on the Seahawks' radar.
#heldt #draft #season
NFL Draft On SI: A Sports Illustrated Channel was among the outlets that released new first-round mock drafts. Using power rankings to determine the draft order, they have the Seahawks picking at No. 31 overall. The pick? Clemson defensive end Will Heldt.
"Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider likes to keep four, five pass rushers in rotation," NFL Draft On SI wrote. "With DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler Jr. being aging veterans, adding another young rusher to the fold would fit the Seahawks' approach. Clemson's Will Heldt transferred to the program last season from Purdue and led the Tigers in tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (7.5)."
Heldt placed third among returning Power Four edge defenders with an 84.4 PFF overall grade last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His 87.8 PFF pass-rush grade on true pass sets ranked 14th in the Power Four. He's been a dominant rusher for the Tigers.
Heldt feels like a prospect who will be on the Seahawks' radar.
#heldt #draft #season
1 month ago
(NewsNation) — Rising costs continue to squeeze American households, with prices climbing across groceries, gas and health insurance.
Beef prices have jumped for numerous reasons, including a shrinking U.S. cattle herd, drought, consumer demand, and inflation. Ground beef prices are nearing $7 per pound, up $0.63 since July 2025, and sirloin steaks have jumped to nearly $15 per pound, up $1.04 since July 2025.
Food prices in July 2026 were 3% higher than in July 2025, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
The ongoing war in Iran has led to rising gas prices, with the national average currently at about $4.14, nearly a dollar higher than it was just a year ago, according to AAA.
Trump administration drafts proposal to pay stay-at-home parents
#beef #higher
Beef prices have jumped for numerous reasons, including a shrinking U.S. cattle herd, drought, consumer demand, and inflation. Ground beef prices are nearing $7 per pound, up $0.63 since July 2025, and sirloin steaks have jumped to nearly $15 per pound, up $1.04 since July 2025.
Food prices in July 2026 were 3% higher than in July 2025, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
The ongoing war in Iran has led to rising gas prices, with the national average currently at about $4.14, nearly a dollar higher than it was just a year ago, according to AAA.
Trump administration drafts proposal to pay stay-at-home parents
#beef #higher
1 month ago
MIAMI, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Lamar Jackson, James Cook and DK Metcalf are among my five players to avoid in fantasy football drafts.
I chose my players to avoid based on several factors, including strength of schedule, average draft position, injury history and their potential roles in their respective offenses.
My full Top 200 rankings are available here. My quarterback, running back and wide receiver rankings are available here.
Players listed below could still help fantasy football teams, but I would prefer other options at their average draft positions. Selecting one of them too early could shift the balance of your roster, resulting in a weaker structure of point-scorers.
Lamar Jackson
#players #jackson #average
I chose my players to avoid based on several factors, including strength of schedule, average draft position, injury history and their potential roles in their respective offenses.
My full Top 200 rankings are available here. My quarterback, running back and wide receiver rankings are available here.
Players listed below could still help fantasy football teams, but I would prefer other options at their average draft positions. Selecting one of them too early could shift the balance of your roster, resulting in a weaker structure of point-scorers.
Lamar Jackson
#players #jackson #average
1 month ago
There's few things more excruciating for a fantasy football manager than watching one of your players waste away on a bad offense. Whether it's poor play-calling, offensive line play or an incompetent quarterback, even the best receivers and running backs can struggle to break through because of their circumstances.
We've already identified the teams to avoid in fantasy for that reason, and now it's the flip side of that coin. Here are five teams worth targeting in 2026 fantasy football drafts, as they could produce enough offensive fireworks to have several players worth rostering.
The Chargers brought in OC Mike McDaniel to revitalize their offense after he did wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are now healthy as well, so it's full speed ahead for Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. I'm targeting Johnston late in all my drafts, as he's the Chargers' undisputed deep threat with Herbert one of the NFL's best deep passers. Johnston is a steal at his current ADP.
Dallas has the NFL's most fearsome wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus a surgically accurate quarterback in Dak Prescott. Javonte Williams is also coming off a career year as the team's lead running back, and his powerful style should continue to be a perfect complement to the high-flying pass game. All four players are worth targeting, but tight end Jake Ferguson is a fade at his current ADP as his game is touchdown-reliant and lacks the verticality of, say, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Ben Johnson has a case to be the NFL's brightest offensive mind, so it's wise to load up on Bears in drafts. D'Andre Swift is a perfect RB2 if you go WR heavy early. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have a big chance to outplay their ADP if Caleb Williams can take the leap many are expecting. And as for the tight end skyrocketing up draft boards, Colston Loveland has a chance for a Travis Kelce-type season if he can stay healthy and build off the momentum he had late last season.
#johnston
We've already identified the teams to avoid in fantasy for that reason, and now it's the flip side of that coin. Here are five teams worth targeting in 2026 fantasy football drafts, as they could produce enough offensive fireworks to have several players worth rostering.
The Chargers brought in OC Mike McDaniel to revitalize their offense after he did wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are now healthy as well, so it's full speed ahead for Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. I'm targeting Johnston late in all my drafts, as he's the Chargers' undisputed deep threat with Herbert one of the NFL's best deep passers. Johnston is a steal at his current ADP.
Dallas has the NFL's most fearsome wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus a surgically accurate quarterback in Dak Prescott. Javonte Williams is also coming off a career year as the team's lead running back, and his powerful style should continue to be a perfect complement to the high-flying pass game. All four players are worth targeting, but tight end Jake Ferguson is a fade at his current ADP as his game is touchdown-reliant and lacks the verticality of, say, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Ben Johnson has a case to be the NFL's brightest offensive mind, so it's wise to load up on Bears in drafts. D'Andre Swift is a perfect RB2 if you go WR heavy early. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have a big chance to outplay their ADP if Caleb Williams can take the leap many are expecting. And as for the tight end skyrocketing up draft boards, Colston Loveland has a chance for a Travis Kelce-type season if he can stay healthy and build off the momentum he had late last season.
#johnston
1 month ago
Not to date myself, but I came up in a time when first-person shooter video games were picking up in popularity. I latched on to "Counter-Strike" during my first year of undergrad in 2001. The whole floor of my dorm was male engineers only. It was a perfect haven for LAN parties. While some of my classmates practiced with rifles, I tended toward the "spray and pray" options. My reasoning was simple:
If I fire enough bullets in the video game, I'm bound to hit somebody.
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However, I (quickly) found a flaw in my plan. More ammo didn't necessarily equate to a stronger KDA ratio in the game. I was cannon fodder! Instead of flinging shells, controlled bursts and a coordinated approach were the right play — not my Leroy Jenkins impersonation. And as we get to the end of our drafts, that's how we should be approaching picks we think of as just throwaways.
Part III is here, the worst picks of Rounds 9-12. Go here for Part II of this series, the worst picks of Rounds 5-8. Here's also Part I, the worst picks of the first four rounds.
#picks #here #strike #join
If I fire enough bullets in the video game, I'm bound to hit somebody.
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However, I (quickly) found a flaw in my plan. More ammo didn't necessarily equate to a stronger KDA ratio in the game. I was cannon fodder! Instead of flinging shells, controlled bursts and a coordinated approach were the right play — not my Leroy Jenkins impersonation. And as we get to the end of our drafts, that's how we should be approaching picks we think of as just throwaways.
Part III is here, the worst picks of Rounds 9-12. Go here for Part II of this series, the worst picks of Rounds 5-8. Here's also Part I, the worst picks of the first four rounds.
#picks #here #strike #join
1 month ago
Many fantasy football managers will employ a late-round TE strategy going into their drafts. Once you get past the handful of elite options at TE, things get pretty flat pretty quick. With that in mind, Yahoo **** ysts Hayden Winks, Justin Boone and Scott Pianowski give you their favorite sleeper tight end for the 2026 season.
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If you want the most terminally online deep sleeper, Ferguson is your guy. The 2025 second-round pick played in the most absurd role in tight end history last year under coach Sean McVay. Ferguson largely played a vertical receiving role in 2- and 3-TE sets as a downfield receiver in disguise. His average depth of target was 17.9 yards downfield. Only Tyquan Thornton, Alec Pierce and Kyle Williams were targeted more downfield!!! That will boggle the mind. Fast-forward to this year, the Rams need better talent at "WR," and Ferguson could be the answer based on what he provided last season. Davante Adams was dangled in trade discussions open to the public after a down season beyond the goal line, and trading for Tutu Atwell on Aug. 27 is never a great sign for the rest of the room. There's a chance (25%) that Ferguson is viewed as the team's WR3 this season. McVay's done crazy things like this before with Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and 3-TE sets. — Hayden Winks
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The loss of a true breakout receiver in Jayden Higgins will have significant ramifications on the Texans' passing attack. Nico Collins is an elite top target, with Jaylin Noel and Kayshon Boutte as quality contributors. However, fantasy managers shouldn't sleep on Dalton Schultz. The veteran tight end seems like a boring pick, but he's quietly coming off a strong fantasy campaign where he averaged the 11th-most points at his position over the final 13 weeks. That included finishing tied for third in receptions among tight ends (82) and sixth in receiving yards (777). With Higgins sidelined for the season, Schultz now has a chance to be C.J. Stroud's No. 2 target once again. You're not going to impress your leaguemates by taking the 30-year-old Texans tight end. But if you somehow miss out on the top-13 options at the position, Schultz is in the next group of high-end TE2s who could easily end the year as a fantasy TE1. — Justin Boone
#tight #schultz #downfield
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If you want the most terminally online deep sleeper, Ferguson is your guy. The 2025 second-round pick played in the most absurd role in tight end history last year under coach Sean McVay. Ferguson largely played a vertical receiving role in 2- and 3-TE sets as a downfield receiver in disguise. His average depth of target was 17.9 yards downfield. Only Tyquan Thornton, Alec Pierce and Kyle Williams were targeted more downfield!!! That will boggle the mind. Fast-forward to this year, the Rams need better talent at "WR," and Ferguson could be the answer based on what he provided last season. Davante Adams was dangled in trade discussions open to the public after a down season beyond the goal line, and trading for Tutu Atwell on Aug. 27 is never a great sign for the rest of the room. There's a chance (25%) that Ferguson is viewed as the team's WR3 this season. McVay's done crazy things like this before with Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and 3-TE sets. — Hayden Winks
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The loss of a true breakout receiver in Jayden Higgins will have significant ramifications on the Texans' passing attack. Nico Collins is an elite top target, with Jaylin Noel and Kayshon Boutte as quality contributors. However, fantasy managers shouldn't sleep on Dalton Schultz. The veteran tight end seems like a boring pick, but he's quietly coming off a strong fantasy campaign where he averaged the 11th-most points at his position over the final 13 weeks. That included finishing tied for third in receptions among tight ends (82) and sixth in receiving yards (777). With Higgins sidelined for the season, Schultz now has a chance to be C.J. Stroud's No. 2 target once again. You're not going to impress your leaguemates by taking the 30-year-old Texans tight end. But if you somehow miss out on the top-13 options at the position, Schultz is in the next group of high-end TE2s who could easily end the year as a fantasy TE1. — Justin Boone
#tight #schultz #downfield
1 month ago
You're heading into your draft this weekend and you need all the advice you can get. That's where we come in. Yahoo fantasy football ******* yst Joel Smyth joined the Yahoo Discord channel for an AMA on Wednesday afternoon. He answered questions pertaining to upcoming drafts. Check out the recap below.
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Question: What RB has a favorable home stretch the last six games?
Smyth: A few that I know. Bijan Robinson, whole second half of the season is a crazy-good schedule from what it looks like right now, and Jeremiyah Love's playoff schedule as well. Saquon Barkley's up until the playoffs is another to add to Jonathan Taylor, some of the top RBs, which is nice. Hopefully those extremes stick!
Question: Who's a better start in the flex spot in a Full-PPR league: Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd or ******* ans WR Carnell Tate?
#fantasy #season #schedule #joel
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Question: What RB has a favorable home stretch the last six games?
Smyth: A few that I know. Bijan Robinson, whole second half of the season is a crazy-good schedule from what it looks like right now, and Jeremiyah Love's playoff schedule as well. Saquon Barkley's up until the playoffs is another to add to Jonathan Taylor, some of the top RBs, which is nice. Hopefully those extremes stick!
Question: Who's a better start in the flex spot in a Full-PPR league: Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd or ******* ans WR Carnell Tate?
#fantasy #season #schedule #joel
1 month ago
Whether it's your first time or your 100th time playing fantasy football, a cast of characters takes shape in every league, and in no better venue is this cast revealed than during a draft. It helps to know these archetypes ahead of your time on the clock, so you know what to expect.
Consider this your crash course.
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The following personalities are never at their truest selves more than during drafts, and we here at Yahoo Fantasy have taken years of extremely serious, completely factual research to highlight each of them in detail for you.
Not sure which personality your leaguemates fit into? Not sure which YOU are? Don't worry — we've got you covered. You might even discover you take on a combination of these personalities during a draft.
#Football #cast #draft
Consider this your crash course.
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
The following personalities are never at their truest selves more than during drafts, and we here at Yahoo Fantasy have taken years of extremely serious, completely factual research to highlight each of them in detail for you.
Not sure which personality your leaguemates fit into? Not sure which YOU are? Don't worry — we've got you covered. You might even discover you take on a combination of these personalities during a draft.
#Football #cast #draft
1 month ago
As we get ready for the 2026 fantasy football season, there's no better way to prepare than doing mock drafts. And while live mock drafts will give us a great idea of how things might shake out, sometimes they're hit or miss and can be time consuming. Fortunately, Yahoo is offering its Instant Mock Draft tool again this season, available with your Fantasy Plus subscription. If you want to give the tool a spin for free, you can do an Instant Mock Draft for the first three rounds. Head here for more details.
If you're new to the instant mock tool, here are some of the benefits:
Draft immediately: That means no lobbies and no dropouts.
Drafts tailored to your league: No more guessing if a mock draft from a generic 12-team league with standard scoring matches your custom setup. Draft against our algorithm, which mimics your league opponents.
Test strategy: Simulate and try out different draft strategies from your exact draft slot. Find out which approach builds the strongest roster, then nail your live draft with real-time, on-the-clock recommendations.
#draft #league #fantasy #give
If you're new to the instant mock tool, here are some of the benefits:
Draft immediately: That means no lobbies and no dropouts.
Drafts tailored to your league: No more guessing if a mock draft from a generic 12-team league with standard scoring matches your custom setup. Draft against our algorithm, which mimics your league opponents.
Test strategy: Simulate and try out different draft strategies from your exact draft slot. Find out which approach builds the strongest roster, then nail your live draft with real-time, on-the-clock recommendations.
#draft #league #fantasy #give
1 month ago
Between Las Vegas Raiders fans and fantasy football players, there's no shortage of Ashton Jeanty followers collectively holding their breath regarding the running back's return timeline. After going down during training camp on August 23, there were initial concerns about the severity of Jeanty's injury, but it was later diagnosed as an ankle sprain, with his return timeline largely considered TBD.
Considering Jeanty's injury occurred weeks before the start of the 2026 NFL season, and with fantasy football drafts just ramping up, it's created a few tough decisions for fantasy owners. Thankfully, it appears that Jeanty is quickly trending in the right direction, at least considering what we've heard from head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek.
Spytek spoke with the media early this week and gave a positive overall update on Jeanty, but refused to go so far as to specifically cite when the running back could be ready for in-game action. However, he did say that he believes Jeanty could be back "maybe quicker than some people would expect."
"I think he's in a good spot. We see him every day," Spytek said. "He's working really hard. He's on the mend, as Klint said. I think that's one of the things we all like and respect about Ashton is just the maturity he has and the spirit that he has, that it's hard to knock him down. And I think he attacks everything with a great mindset. And I don't think that this will be any different for him. I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect. When that is, we'll see. But I think he's in a good spot, and I think he'll be ready to go when we get him back out there."
Spytek's comments come after former NFL head doctor David J. Chao (ProFootballDoc) posted on X discussing Jeanty's injury and the fact that he had no boot, crutches or limp late last week. He predicted that Jeanty could be back on the field for Week 1.
#jeanty #back #spytek #expect
Considering Jeanty's injury occurred weeks before the start of the 2026 NFL season, and with fantasy football drafts just ramping up, it's created a few tough decisions for fantasy owners. Thankfully, it appears that Jeanty is quickly trending in the right direction, at least considering what we've heard from head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek.
Spytek spoke with the media early this week and gave a positive overall update on Jeanty, but refused to go so far as to specifically cite when the running back could be ready for in-game action. However, he did say that he believes Jeanty could be back "maybe quicker than some people would expect."
"I think he's in a good spot. We see him every day," Spytek said. "He's working really hard. He's on the mend, as Klint said. I think that's one of the things we all like and respect about Ashton is just the maturity he has and the spirit that he has, that it's hard to knock him down. And I think he attacks everything with a great mindset. And I don't think that this will be any different for him. I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect. When that is, we'll see. But I think he's in a good spot, and I think he'll be ready to go when we get him back out there."
Spytek's comments come after former NFL head doctor David J. Chao (ProFootballDoc) posted on X discussing Jeanty's injury and the fact that he had no boot, crutches or limp late last week. He predicted that Jeanty could be back on the field for Week 1.
#jeanty #back #spytek #expect
1 month ago
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) returned to practice on Tuesday, according to a source on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
SOURCE: Ben Standig
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt hasn't been rushed back with his groin injury since the initial reporting of the injury last week. With Croskey-Merritt's return to practice on Tuesday, it looks like he's on track for Week 1. In a muddy Washington backfield that also features free-agent signee Rachaad White and rookie Kaytron Allen, Croskey-Merritt is likely to get the first crack at the early-down work for the Commanders. Consider JCM a nice value in drafts before the double-digit rounds as an RB3 on fantasy rosters.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt returns to practice
#source
SOURCE: Ben Standig
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt hasn't been rushed back with his groin injury since the initial reporting of the injury last week. With Croskey-Merritt's return to practice on Tuesday, it looks like he's on track for Week 1. In a muddy Washington backfield that also features free-agent signee Rachaad White and rookie Kaytron Allen, Croskey-Merritt is likely to get the first crack at the early-down work for the Commanders. Consider JCM a nice value in drafts before the double-digit rounds as an RB3 on fantasy rosters.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt returns to practice
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1 month ago
As fantasy draft season heats up, it's important to understand what kind of drafter you are: a sprinter or a long-distance drafter. Here's why.
Sprinters excel in the early rounds. They've carefully thought through their top target with their opening pick, and maybe a backup option or two just in case. They've considered whether they might take an RB or WR in the second round, or maybe even an uber-elite QB or TE. Some of the best sprinters have mapped out a game plan that takes them into the fourth or even the fifth round.
Then things start getting tougher for sprinters. The RB "dead zone" (which actually coincides with the lesser-discussed WR dead zone) generates more choices. Sprinters are straight-line runners. They don't want a lot of choices. They want the clarity of the early rounds replicated in the later rounds. But that's not how drafts work.
Long-distance drafters approach this process differently. They prepare for all 16, 18, or however many rounds the draft is. Perhaps they don't know their top targets for each round. But they do know that the attention they pay with their first pick should match the attention they pay with their 16th pick. Bargains can be found everywhere.
Sprinters can't wait to finish. Long-distance drafters can't wait to pick. Decide which one you are, and more importantly, which one you want to be.
#distance
Sprinters excel in the early rounds. They've carefully thought through their top target with their opening pick, and maybe a backup option or two just in case. They've considered whether they might take an RB or WR in the second round, or maybe even an uber-elite QB or TE. Some of the best sprinters have mapped out a game plan that takes them into the fourth or even the fifth round.
Then things start getting tougher for sprinters. The RB "dead zone" (which actually coincides with the lesser-discussed WR dead zone) generates more choices. Sprinters are straight-line runners. They don't want a lot of choices. They want the clarity of the early rounds replicated in the later rounds. But that's not how drafts work.
Long-distance drafters approach this process differently. They prepare for all 16, 18, or however many rounds the draft is. Perhaps they don't know their top targets for each round. But they do know that the attention they pay with their first pick should match the attention they pay with their 16th pick. Bargains can be found everywhere.
Sprinters can't wait to finish. Long-distance drafters can't wait to pick. Decide which one you are, and more importantly, which one you want to be.
#distance
1 month ago
Congratulations. After weeks of prepping, of planning and participating in plentiful mock drafts, of reading and consuming tons of Yahoo Fantasy content, you made it to Week 1 of the College Fantasy Football season. Whether your teams are already drafted and built or you still have some last-minute squads to put together, Yahoo College Fantasy Football ***** yst Eric Froton has you covered with his Week 1 rankings.
Below you'll see his rankings for the wide receiver position, which he'll continue to update all the way until kickoff of Week 1, so keep it locked here to see how the players shake out.
2026 Fantasy College Football Rankings
#Football
Below you'll see his rankings for the wide receiver position, which he'll continue to update all the way until kickoff of Week 1, so keep it locked here to see how the players shake out.
2026 Fantasy College Football Rankings
#Football
1 month ago
In less than two weeks, the 2026 NFL season kicks off. The big wave of drafts for season-long redraft fantasy leagues is here. It's time for my final rankings and tiers for fantasy football. I'm starting with the quarterbacks.
You can find my preliminary quarterback rankings and tiers, with commentary and ******* ysis, here. And you can find all my preseason fantasy content, including players to target and avoid, sleepers, drafting tips, and much more, here.
My QB rankings ******* ume four points per passing TD. My rankings haven't moved a lot over the last month. Notably, I dropped Jayden Daniels down a tier because I'm really worried about the Commanders' offensive line, and I ******* ped Justin Herbert up several spots as I think I had him too low. Finally, I broke my last tier into two pieces.
The key takeaway here is that quarterback is insanely deep with quality and upside. Draft accordingly!
Tier I – The One of One
#fantasy #season
You can find my preliminary quarterback rankings and tiers, with commentary and ******* ysis, here. And you can find all my preseason fantasy content, including players to target and avoid, sleepers, drafting tips, and much more, here.
My QB rankings ******* ume four points per passing TD. My rankings haven't moved a lot over the last month. Notably, I dropped Jayden Daniels down a tier because I'm really worried about the Commanders' offensive line, and I ******* ped Justin Herbert up several spots as I think I had him too low. Finally, I broke my last tier into two pieces.
The key takeaway here is that quarterback is insanely deep with quality and upside. Draft accordingly!
Tier I – The One of One
#fantasy #season
2 months ago
How early is too early to release mock drafts? For some, it is never too early. That's kind of the beauty of the mock draft: projecting potential trades, surprise picks, and predicting where players might land. Some may think it is far too early to be looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft, but for one ESPN writer, the time is always right to be doing mock drafts.
Jordan Reid of ESPN went through and made predictions for the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft and has the Cleveland Browns making a blockbuster trade, moving up to the first overall pick.
The package? Picks 4, 32, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick to move up and select Oregon QB Dante Moore:
I had the Dolphins trade out because they recently invested in Malik Willis. While a lot depends on Willis' performance this season, Miami does already have a promising young quarterback. Unless Shedeur Sanders makes a massive leap in Year 2 (which seems unlikely), the Browns do not. Deshaun Watson's contract ends after this season, as well, making this a perfect time for Cleveland to take another swing at that elusive franchise QB to join the young talent it has accumulated in the past couple drafts.
Moore has squeaky-clean mechanics, and his accuracy shined in his first year as a starter. This would be a good situation for him, with young players he can grow alongside. If he brings his stellar college play to the NFL, the Browns could turn things around quickly.
#draft #round #pick
Jordan Reid of ESPN went through and made predictions for the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft and has the Cleveland Browns making a blockbuster trade, moving up to the first overall pick.
The package? Picks 4, 32, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick to move up and select Oregon QB Dante Moore:
I had the Dolphins trade out because they recently invested in Malik Willis. While a lot depends on Willis' performance this season, Miami does already have a promising young quarterback. Unless Shedeur Sanders makes a massive leap in Year 2 (which seems unlikely), the Browns do not. Deshaun Watson's contract ends after this season, as well, making this a perfect time for Cleveland to take another swing at that elusive franchise QB to join the young talent it has accumulated in the past couple drafts.
Moore has squeaky-clean mechanics, and his accuracy shined in his first year as a starter. This would be a good situation for him, with young players he can grow alongside. If he brings his stellar college play to the NFL, the Browns could turn things around quickly.
#draft #round #pick
2 months ago
Of course everyone in fantasy football wants to know the names of sleepers, the picks that will be taken late who will be superstars this season. But the other end of it is necessary for your draft prep too: The busts you should avoid in drafts who could sink your season.
That's what this annual list is for: A look at the busts from around the NFL, with 32 of them to mark on your cheat sheet as you start your draft prep soon or later this month.
So here's a look at the busts you should be thinking about avoiding this year:
I think he's ranked way too high. Rookie running backs can be hyped but could struggle in pass protection or on bad teams, and with Tyler Allgeier lurking, I have my concerns that Love will bust given where he's going.
He was REALLY good last year, and the same concerns about his quarterback situation remain. But I do wonder about the change in offensive coordinator and if it'll change his volume.
#concerns #change
That's what this annual list is for: A look at the busts from around the NFL, with 32 of them to mark on your cheat sheet as you start your draft prep soon or later this month.
So here's a look at the busts you should be thinking about avoiding this year:
I think he's ranked way too high. Rookie running backs can be hyped but could struggle in pass protection or on bad teams, and with Tyler Allgeier lurking, I have my concerns that Love will bust given where he's going.
He was REALLY good last year, and the same concerns about his quarterback situation remain. But I do wonder about the change in offensive coordinator and if it'll change his volume.
#concerns #change
2 months ago
Summer might be winding down, but fantasy football season is only beginning to heat up.
We have entered the busiest weeks of the year for fantasy drafts as the NFL preseason comes to a close. Millions of drafts will take place in the final two weeks before the regular season kicks off on Sept. 9, primarily because it eliminates the need to worry about in-game injuries during the preseason.
And if you didn't learn your lesson from the Andrew Luck shocking retirement in 2019, perhaps Ashton Jeanty's injury scare or Ja'Marr Chase's departure from practice was enough to do the trick in 2026.
Rosters are almost set and you'll never have more information ahead of the selection process than you do now – so pick carefully. After all, fantasy football rosters aren't too far off from a teacher receiving the class list before school begins. One way or another, this is your team until the season ends – for the most part.
Fortunately, you just have to worry about the drafting. We'll take care of the naming rights because in between the back-to-school rush and final summer vacations, it's the least we can do.
#Football #take
We have entered the busiest weeks of the year for fantasy drafts as the NFL preseason comes to a close. Millions of drafts will take place in the final two weeks before the regular season kicks off on Sept. 9, primarily because it eliminates the need to worry about in-game injuries during the preseason.
And if you didn't learn your lesson from the Andrew Luck shocking retirement in 2019, perhaps Ashton Jeanty's injury scare or Ja'Marr Chase's departure from practice was enough to do the trick in 2026.
Rosters are almost set and you'll never have more information ahead of the selection process than you do now – so pick carefully. After all, fantasy football rosters aren't too far off from a teacher receiving the class list before school begins. One way or another, this is your team until the season ends – for the most part.
Fortunately, you just have to worry about the drafting. We'll take care of the naming rights because in between the back-to-school rush and final summer vacations, it's the least we can do.
#Football #take
2 months ago
One of Texas A&M coach Mike Elko's main objectives this offseason was finding a replacement for unanimous All-American Edge Cashius Howell, who finished his final season in College Station on the highest of highs, leading the SEC in sacks (11.5) combined with 41 pressures, while is short arms were the only reason he was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, going early in Round 2 to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Before utilizing the transfer portal, Elko and new defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill knew that rising sophomore Edge Marco Jones was on track to replace most of Howell's snaps in 2026, but in order for the former blue-chip prospect to reach his full potential, landing a proven Edge from the portal with the size, length, and pass-rush potential was the goal.
Thanks to Mike Elko's development track record after six defensive linemen were selected in the last two drafts, Northwestern transfer Edge Anto Saka chose the Aggies over several blue-blood programs, as the two-time selection on Bruce Feldman's annual "Freaks List," standing 6'4" and 255 pounds, and is slated to start as Mike Elko's big defensive end this season.
After 16 preseason practices, an anonymous source described Saka as a "grown man" expected to add "another layer to the Aggies' pass rush," while his background as a reliable run defender is equally important given A&M's run defense issues late last season.
On Thursday, Mike Elko continued to praise Saka's professionalism and work ethic, which, combined with senior defensive end T.J. Searcy, is slated to pick up where Cashius Howell left off this fall.
#aggies
Before utilizing the transfer portal, Elko and new defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill knew that rising sophomore Edge Marco Jones was on track to replace most of Howell's snaps in 2026, but in order for the former blue-chip prospect to reach his full potential, landing a proven Edge from the portal with the size, length, and pass-rush potential was the goal.
Thanks to Mike Elko's development track record after six defensive linemen were selected in the last two drafts, Northwestern transfer Edge Anto Saka chose the Aggies over several blue-blood programs, as the two-time selection on Bruce Feldman's annual "Freaks List," standing 6'4" and 255 pounds, and is slated to start as Mike Elko's big defensive end this season.
After 16 preseason practices, an anonymous source described Saka as a "grown man" expected to add "another layer to the Aggies' pass rush," while his background as a reliable run defender is equally important given A&M's run defense issues late last season.
On Thursday, Mike Elko continued to praise Saka's professionalism and work ethic, which, combined with senior defensive end T.J. Searcy, is slated to pick up where Cashius Howell left off this fall.
#aggies
2 months ago
While this weekend's action won't count toward our fantasy results, the 2026 college football season has officially arrived! And with it, here are some last-minute draft tips to be mindful of when prepping for your final Yahoo College Fantasy Football drafts.
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Most teams playing this weekend have already submitted their initial depth charts, so we at least have a guide for what to expect in terms of personnel deployment for those programs. However, the dozens of teams that will be opening their seasons in Week 1 still have major questions around who is going to get the most run among the team's skill players. This is especially important at wide receiver, since most teams deploy 3-WR sets with at least one, and usually two, of those starting spots up for grabs thanks to graduation and portal defections. The more you get into the weeds and research as many of the 68 Power Four team depth charts as you can unearth, the less likely you will be to blow picks in your upcoming drafts.
A phrase I like to reappropriate from the political realm is "All College Football Is Local." When depth charts are not available for key teams, you will need to rely on reputable beat writers who convey actionable information. This is a slippery slope nowadays, however, as many beat writers serve to protect the programs they cover, and curry favor in the process, as opposed to unveiling potentially sensitive information that might alienate them. Oftentimes their allegiances are to the program they've poured their hearts into for most of their adult lives, as opposed to providing us with the granular insider details of what's happening within their local program. Message board rumors can be insightful at times, as people love gossiping about their favorite teams, but tread lightly when relying on unattributed anonymous reports on the ol' internet.
The NFL injury rumor mill is so suffocating that we were subjected to a full news cycle speculating about the Raiders' prayer circle after Ashton Jeanty sprained his ankle in practice. There isn't an apple-to-apples comparison for CFB because often we don't have a clear picture on injuries until the first games kick off. Compounding matters is the lack of a uniform injury report like we see in the NFL, making injury obfuscation and subterfuge a routine occurrence in college. It never hurts to toss a player's name into the Google machine to check for recent reports before taking the plunge on a player.
#depth #injury
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Most teams playing this weekend have already submitted their initial depth charts, so we at least have a guide for what to expect in terms of personnel deployment for those programs. However, the dozens of teams that will be opening their seasons in Week 1 still have major questions around who is going to get the most run among the team's skill players. This is especially important at wide receiver, since most teams deploy 3-WR sets with at least one, and usually two, of those starting spots up for grabs thanks to graduation and portal defections. The more you get into the weeds and research as many of the 68 Power Four team depth charts as you can unearth, the less likely you will be to blow picks in your upcoming drafts.
A phrase I like to reappropriate from the political realm is "All College Football Is Local." When depth charts are not available for key teams, you will need to rely on reputable beat writers who convey actionable information. This is a slippery slope nowadays, however, as many beat writers serve to protect the programs they cover, and curry favor in the process, as opposed to unveiling potentially sensitive information that might alienate them. Oftentimes their allegiances are to the program they've poured their hearts into for most of their adult lives, as opposed to providing us with the granular insider details of what's happening within their local program. Message board rumors can be insightful at times, as people love gossiping about their favorite teams, but tread lightly when relying on unattributed anonymous reports on the ol' internet.
The NFL injury rumor mill is so suffocating that we were subjected to a full news cycle speculating about the Raiders' prayer circle after Ashton Jeanty sprained his ankle in practice. There isn't an apple-to-apples comparison for CFB because often we don't have a clear picture on injuries until the first games kick off. Compounding matters is the lack of a uniform injury report like we see in the NFL, making injury obfuscation and subterfuge a routine occurrence in college. It never hurts to toss a player's name into the Google machine to check for recent reports before taking the plunge on a player.
#depth #injury
2 months ago
It definitely doesn't feel like it's summer out there anymore. It feels like draft season. Pumpkin spice lattes are already everywhere! Anyway, we're four games into Week 3 of the NFL preseason as we prep for the 2026 season. There's a good chance a lot of you are partaking in fantasy football drafts this weekend as well.
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With that, you'll need to be up-to-date on the latest news from around the league. One big development we're following is the potential suspension of Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who was charged on Thursday. Along with that, here are some more headlines to note for fantasy.
Tua Tagovailoa will start on Friday versus his former team, the Dolphins, the preseason finale. This is notoriously a spot where the starting QB would sit and rest for Week 1. It also appears Michael Penix Jr. will not play on Friday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rap also said Tua hasn't looked good during camp and preseason, leading Atlanta toward Penix as the starter.
Penix is participating in 11-on-11 drills at practice and looks good, per Rapoport, but hasn't seen live action. It's looking like he'll be ready to play Week 1 coming off another torn ACL suffered last season. If Penix is good to go, he could be the starter to open 2026 against the Steelers. That could bode well for the Falcons' passing game if Penix is healthy and slinging the rock — most notably for Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr. Penix isn't anyone you should consider in fantasy outside of deep 2-QB leagues, but is a name to file away as a potential waiver in some cases (if he starts).
#season #rapoport
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With that, you'll need to be up-to-date on the latest news from around the league. One big development we're following is the potential suspension of Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who was charged on Thursday. Along with that, here are some more headlines to note for fantasy.
Tua Tagovailoa will start on Friday versus his former team, the Dolphins, the preseason finale. This is notoriously a spot where the starting QB would sit and rest for Week 1. It also appears Michael Penix Jr. will not play on Friday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rap also said Tua hasn't looked good during camp and preseason, leading Atlanta toward Penix as the starter.
Penix is participating in 11-on-11 drills at practice and looks good, per Rapoport, but hasn't seen live action. It's looking like he'll be ready to play Week 1 coming off another torn ACL suffered last season. If Penix is good to go, he could be the starter to open 2026 against the Steelers. That could bode well for the Falcons' passing game if Penix is healthy and slinging the rock — most notably for Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr. Penix isn't anyone you should consider in fantasy outside of deep 2-QB leagues, but is a name to file away as a potential waiver in some cases (if he starts).
#season #rapoport
2 months ago
There are several different avenues to winning a fantasy championship, but one of the most tried and true is identifying and drafting breakout players. Very few teams that drafted Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at their preseason prices last year fell short of the goal. Finding a superstar in the middle rounds, or an every-week starter at the end of drafts, is an advantage worth pursuing year in and year out.
So who are the "Diamonds in the Rough" for the upcoming season? May I present the 2026 All-Breakout Team.
Note: I'm not considering rookies for this article, only players with previously established expectations.
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Highest Finish: QB13 in 2025 (rookie year)
#breakout #players #drake
So who are the "Diamonds in the Rough" for the upcoming season? May I present the 2026 All-Breakout Team.
Note: I'm not considering rookies for this article, only players with previously established expectations.
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Highest Finish: QB13 in 2025 (rookie year)
#breakout #players #drake
2 months ago
With one weekend of preseason football left and roster cutdown day fast approaching, it's safe to say that the fantasy football season is in full swing. Friends, family, and bitter rivals will gather across the country to renew leagues and put bragging rights on the line for a shot at fantasy glory.
We have recently released our Top-200 PPR rankings, which are available free of charge to all readers and will be updated regularly until the start of the season. The Rotoworld rankings listed below are based on their last update of 8/26, but be sure to check in regularly for any changes. Now, in hopes of giving you a little bit more of an edge, we wanted to see how our rankings stack up to those on other sites, whose default ranks often drive the outcomes of fantasy drafts.
In this article, we'll look to find some of the biggest discrepancies in the Rotoworld top 200 rankings compared to the default rankings of ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper, in hopes of giving fantasy managers an edge and finding what we believe to be some of the biggest values on the board as they prepare for their drafts over the next few weeks.
NOTE: Stats and information courtesy of PFF.com, RotoViz.com, ProFootballReference.com, NextGenStats.NFL.com, 4For4.com, FantasyPoints.com and RBSDM.com. All scoring is based on full-PPR leagues.
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#Football #free #full #regularly
We have recently released our Top-200 PPR rankings, which are available free of charge to all readers and will be updated regularly until the start of the season. The Rotoworld rankings listed below are based on their last update of 8/26, but be sure to check in regularly for any changes. Now, in hopes of giving you a little bit more of an edge, we wanted to see how our rankings stack up to those on other sites, whose default ranks often drive the outcomes of fantasy drafts.
In this article, we'll look to find some of the biggest discrepancies in the Rotoworld top 200 rankings compared to the default rankings of ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper, in hopes of giving fantasy managers an edge and finding what we believe to be some of the biggest values on the board as they prepare for their drafts over the next few weeks.
NOTE: Stats and information courtesy of PFF.com, RotoViz.com, ProFootballReference.com, NextGenStats.NFL.com, 4For4.com, FantasyPoints.com and RBSDM.com. All scoring is based on full-PPR leagues.
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#Football #free #full #regularly
2 months ago
Ben Roethlisberger's arm ligaments turned al dente sometime around 2019. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense behind him remained strong. That juxtaposition created the broken path that leads us to 2026. That's the year where the Steelers, in a league where most teams will have only two quarterbacks on their active roster, plan to keep four passers at the 53-man cutdown day.
That's what first-year head coach Mike McCarthy told ESPN's Brooke Pryor to expect when rosters as finalized August 30 at 6 p.m. ET. His QB1 will be a soon-to-be 43-year-old Aaron Rodgers, heavily diminished from his MVP peak. His veteran backup will be Mason Rudolph, exiled to Nashville in 2024 to bring his special brand of underwhelming football to the Tennessee ***** ans before reuniting with the team last year. Behind them, for now, is the duo of mid-round draft picks Pittsburgh picked up as lottery tickets in hopes they may have dug a diamond from a coal mine: Will Howard (sixth round, 2026) and Drew Allar (third round, 2026).
The need for four quarterbacks can be traced back to the end of the Roethlisberger era. This team was too competent to fall to a top 10 draft pick as the two-time Super Bowl champion's arm weakened and his average target distance dropped to league lows. Stopgap solutions followed; Mitchell Trubisky. Kenny Pickett. Rudolph. Russell Wilson. Justin Fields. Now, it's Rodgers.
When Pickett, the first quarterback selected in one of the worst quarterback drafts of all time, failed, the Steelers bought in to retread passers just good enough to keep the team at slightly above average. Playoff appearances followed. Playoff wins did not. Between weak draft position and the franchise's general distaste for big free agent splashes -- missing out on Kirk Cousins (good!) and Sam Darnold (not as good!) -- Pittsburgh went from renting to owning its place in contender's limbo.
2026 has marked the franchise's desire to stay there. Mike Tomlin, architect of zero losing seasons in 19 years at the helm, parted ways with the team. Rather than start fresh with a rising young head coach, the team hired Mike McCarthy, a man with a 126-80-2 record in the regular season since 2011 and a 6-9 playoff record. It brought back Rodgers, who can no longer use his legs to extend plays and has been forced into a diet of short, quick passes to avoid pressure even as his otherworldly arm talent remains in flashes of "remember when?" And, importantly, rather than casting his lot with Howard and Allar in case of injury and letting the chips fall where they may, McCarthy is keeping Rudolph as QB2.
#team #year #mike #rodgers
That's what first-year head coach Mike McCarthy told ESPN's Brooke Pryor to expect when rosters as finalized August 30 at 6 p.m. ET. His QB1 will be a soon-to-be 43-year-old Aaron Rodgers, heavily diminished from his MVP peak. His veteran backup will be Mason Rudolph, exiled to Nashville in 2024 to bring his special brand of underwhelming football to the Tennessee ***** ans before reuniting with the team last year. Behind them, for now, is the duo of mid-round draft picks Pittsburgh picked up as lottery tickets in hopes they may have dug a diamond from a coal mine: Will Howard (sixth round, 2026) and Drew Allar (third round, 2026).
The need for four quarterbacks can be traced back to the end of the Roethlisberger era. This team was too competent to fall to a top 10 draft pick as the two-time Super Bowl champion's arm weakened and his average target distance dropped to league lows. Stopgap solutions followed; Mitchell Trubisky. Kenny Pickett. Rudolph. Russell Wilson. Justin Fields. Now, it's Rodgers.
When Pickett, the first quarterback selected in one of the worst quarterback drafts of all time, failed, the Steelers bought in to retread passers just good enough to keep the team at slightly above average. Playoff appearances followed. Playoff wins did not. Between weak draft position and the franchise's general distaste for big free agent splashes -- missing out on Kirk Cousins (good!) and Sam Darnold (not as good!) -- Pittsburgh went from renting to owning its place in contender's limbo.
2026 has marked the franchise's desire to stay there. Mike Tomlin, architect of zero losing seasons in 19 years at the helm, parted ways with the team. Rather than start fresh with a rising young head coach, the team hired Mike McCarthy, a man with a 126-80-2 record in the regular season since 2011 and a 6-9 playoff record. It brought back Rodgers, who can no longer use his legs to extend plays and has been forced into a diet of short, quick passes to avoid pressure even as his otherworldly arm talent remains in flashes of "remember when?" And, importantly, rather than casting his lot with Howard and Allar in case of injury and letting the chips fall where they may, McCarthy is keeping Rudolph as QB2.
#team #year #mike #rodgers
2 months ago
The ACC is following the lead of the Big Ten and SEC in putting a curb on coaches from adding players to their rosters who have declared for NFL, NBA or WNBA drafts or signed pro contracts. The conference's board of directors voted unanimously on Thursday to direct ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips to throw the book at would-be Lane Kiffins and Will Wades among the coaching ranks.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The ACC is following the lead of the Big Ten and SEC …
#WNBA #commissioner #wades
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The ACC is following the lead of the Big Ten and SEC …
#WNBA #commissioner #wades
2 months ago
There's nothing better than knowing enough ball to nail a couple of fantasy football sleepers. Today's column looks at players currently drafted outside the top 100 overall picks on Yahoo who can and should be drafted in every single 10- and 12-team league. I'll eventually do a deep, deep sleepers column for the true sickos out there, but this is a list of players I'm actively targeting in every league.
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The Packers are my most-drafted team after nearly 200 drafts, and it's not even close. Christian Watson is a Round 5/6 WR target. Tucker Kraft is an option depending on the price. Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden are priorities. And MarShawn Lloyd (more on him below) has been one of the best clicks available for months.
It's rare when the fantasy landscape drafts all three WRs and the starting TE ahead of the starting QB, but that's what is happening with Love right now. Love needs more pass attempts to get home. That's it. Since 2022, Love is second in EPA per dropback, so efficiency or skill talent around him is not the issue. Well, this offseason, the coaching staff has prioritized playing with more tempo, and I watched them break the huddle and immediately snap the ball multiple times in preseason actions. I think it's happening.
I also think the Josh Jacobs news could incentivize the Packers to throw more, rather than being 25th in neutral pass rate and 32nd in neutral pace like they've been since 2022.
#drafted #packers #since #column
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The Packers are my most-drafted team after nearly 200 drafts, and it's not even close. Christian Watson is a Round 5/6 WR target. Tucker Kraft is an option depending on the price. Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden are priorities. And MarShawn Lloyd (more on him below) has been one of the best clicks available for months.
It's rare when the fantasy landscape drafts all three WRs and the starting TE ahead of the starting QB, but that's what is happening with Love right now. Love needs more pass attempts to get home. That's it. Since 2022, Love is second in EPA per dropback, so efficiency or skill talent around him is not the issue. Well, this offseason, the coaching staff has prioritized playing with more tempo, and I watched them break the huddle and immediately snap the ball multiple times in preseason actions. I think it's happening.
I also think the Josh Jacobs news could incentivize the Packers to throw more, rather than being 25th in neutral pass rate and 32nd in neutral pace like they've been since 2022.
#drafted #packers #since #column
