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Wide Receivers vs. Cornerbacks: Week 3 Matchups
Mario Puig analyzes the wide receiver-cornerback matchups for Week 3. Allen Robinson is poised to finally break out after a slow two-week start to his Rams career. → Read More
NFL Draft: Final Two-Round Mock
The quarterbacks might slide a bit farther than what was expected a month ago, potentially leaving Kenny Pickett's first-round status in question. → Read More
NFL Draft: 12 Draft Props
Malik Willis might not be Detroit's pick at second overall, but the Lions could and would be smart to target him later in the first round even if so. → Read More
2021 Football Draft Kit: Breakout Players
Mario Puig analyzes the top candidates for breakout seasons, including the Rams' Cam Akers. → Read More
NFL Reactions: Week 6
Peak Derrick Henry normally shows up in November, but his 212 yards rushing in Week 6 may have heralded an early arrival in 2020. → Read More
NFL Reactions: Week 4
In a day with several discouraging injuries, a knee injury to Nick Chubb may prove the headliner, pending MRI results. → Read More
Training Camp Notes: August 10
The fantasy prospects of Sony Michel (foot) and Damien Harris may have taken a substantial hit Monday, when the Patriots added Lamar Miller (knee) to their backfield. → Read More
Job Battles: Making Room for Shenault
With Laviska Shenault arriving following a memorable career at Colorado, the Jaguars might need to revisit Dede Westbrook's role as the lead slot receiver. Also breaking down the Seattle TEs. → Read More
Job Battles: Trent Taylor Time
In addition to breaking down the backfields in Indianapolis and San Francisco, this article details why a forgotten slot wideout is poised for success with the 49ers. → Read More
IDP Analysis: Rookie Rankings
The 2020 rookie class features numerous potential IDP standouts, but Chase Young boasts unmatched potential in a loaded Washington pass rush. → Read More
IDP Analysis: ESPN Defensive Edge
With ESPN's IDP system categorizing 3-4 outside linebackers at the DE (defensive edge) position, some new names will join the list of elite defensive line IDPs. → Read More
Dynasty Watch: Rookie Top-40
With Travis Etienne back to Clemson, Jonathan Taylor stands alone at the top of the updated rookie dynasty rankings. → Read More
Mario Mock
The popular theory of the moment is that Duke's Daniel Jones will go ahead of Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, but this mock rejects the possibility. → Read More
HOU vs MIA Game Spotlight
Thursday Houston vs. Miami Open: 45.5 O/U, HOU -7 Live: 44.5 O/U, HOU -7.5 The 4-3 Dolphins are 1-2 on the road, where the 4-3 Texans are 2-1, yet 0-3 against the spread. The opening line on this game expected an emphatic victory for Houston, and the money to come in since has amplified that assumption. Perhaps that money is banking on regression from Brock Osweiler, who starts his third… → Read More
Job Battles: Opportunity in Philadelphia
With Jay Ajayi suffering a season-ending ACL tear, the surging Wendell Smallwood will compete with a recovering Corey Clement (quad) for valuable snaps in a high-scoring offense. → Read More
NFL Draft: Two-Round Mock
1st Round 1. Cleveland – Sam Darnold, QB, USC I like Darnold enough as a prospect – I was sold on him as the No. 1 overall pick at the conclusion of his redshirt freshman season – but I cannot believe he appears on track to go ahead of Josh Rosen. The ceiling isn't higher with Darnold, and the floor is lower. If it all works out it's not because he was the most sensible pick. 2. New York Giants… → Read More
NFL Draft: Rookie Dynasty Rankings
Here are my current dynasty rankings for the upcoming rookie class. These rankings are according to fantasy value and are not necessarily reflective of the order the players will get picked in the real draft. The article features a top-20 overall with player blurbs, and then a following section that goes deeper into individual positions. That section ranks 18 quarterbacks, 40 running backs, 55… → Read More
Film Review: Fool's Gold
Jacksonville vs. Chargers I don't know if his recent foot and knee issues have anything to do with it, but Melvin Gordon does not look good. I'm skeptical that he's running faster than a 4.65 right now – he absolutely is one of the slowest running backs with regular playing time at the moment. If you can still sell, I say do it. I have no idea what Austin Ekeler might be – he was off my radar as… → Read More
Film Review: Anderson Ascends
Cincinnati vs. Indianapolis I can't claim to know too much about his broader history, but for this year at least Marvin Lewis is running a clinic on awful personnel management. The insistence on starting Jeremy Hill – a player Lewis concedes is his worst at the position by benching him outside of the first drives of each half – is the most easily recognized instance of this. Lewis tells you at… → Read More
Film Review: Two Out of Three
Apologies for the delay. Chicago (17) vs. Carolina (3) Tarik Cohen saw a good amount of activity at wide receiver, where undrafted rookie and recent practice squad callup Tanner Gentry otherwise appears to be the top wideout. Of course, when the Bears are attempting under 10 passes per game, perhaps it doesn't matter much. Trubisky is athletic and poised, and eventually he might be good, but he… → Read More