A couple of rookies offer up tremendous value as fantasy football RB sleepers including Miles Sanders (Philadelphia Eagles), Justice Hill (Baltimore Ravens), and Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills). At the same time, Derrius Guice (Washington Redskins) is almost a rookie after he missed last season recovering from a torn ACL. If […]
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Baker Mayfield, Matt Stafford Years Apart in NFL Preseason Week 3 Approach
NFL preseason Week 3 is like a dress rehearsal for the regular season. More starters play more minutes, and head coaches also get an idea of who is going to make the team. The veterans can use the games, like the two featured on Friday between Cleveland at Tampa Bay, […]
2019 Fantasy Football Top RBs: Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley with First Pick?
If you have the #1 pick in your fantasy football draft, which RB do you pick, Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey? Barkley is probably the better player, but the New York Giants are a weird team. McCaffrey has the benefit of a younger QB with the Carolina Panthers, plus Cam […]
2019 Fantasy Football WR Sleepers and the Top No. 2s: N’Keal Harry, Mecole Hardman, and Deebo Samuel
A handful of rookies are among this year’s fantasy football WR sleepers such as N’Keal Harry (New England Patriots), Mecole Hardman (Kansas City Chiefs), and Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers). At the same time, several #2 wideouts could be primary targets on more than half the teams in the league […]
Carolina QB Cam Newton Testing Shoulder in NFL Preseason Week 3
NFL preseason Week 3 is usually when the starters get the most action, and that should be the case for the six Thursday games. Expect to see starting quarterbacks such as Jacksonville’s Nick Foles, and Oakland’s Derek Carr see more action. Rosters, though, are getting trimmed, and some players will […]
Hard Knocks Episode 3: AB Helmet, Darren Waller Comeback, and Weird Guys
Episode 3 of HBO’s Hard Knocks continued with more drama at the Oakland Raiders training camp surrounding Antonio Brown’s helmet, and comeback for TE Darren Waller, as the team prepares for a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Raiders went on the road and beat the Arizona Cardinals 33-26. […]
Usual Suspects Among 2019 Top Fantasy WR: Hopkins, Jones, Adams, Thomas, and ODB
The 2019 fantasy football season is around the corner and you’ll find the usual suspects like ODB among the consensus top 5 WR in the NFL with DeAndre Hopkins (Houston Texans), DaVante Adams (Green Bay Packers), Julio Jones (Atlanta Falcons), Michael Thomas (Drew Brees), and Odell Beckham, Jr. (Cleveland Browns). […]
2019 Fantasy Football QB Busts: Brees, Wilson, Prescott, and Big Ben
The key to a successful fantasy football team is avoiding a perennial superstar during their bust year. It’s difficult to project a down cycle, but this year several quarterbacks look like top fantasy football QB busts including Drew Brees (New Orleans), Dak Prescott (Dallas), Russell Wilson (Seattle), and Ben Roethisberger […]
Top Fantasy Football QB Sleepers: Phil Rivers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy G, Derek Carr and Sam Darnold
The 2019 football season is here and everyone is trying to figure out which quarterbacks will be a perfect sleeper this year. This year’s top fantasy football QB sleeper picks this year include Philip Rivers (LA Chargers), Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), Derek Carr (Oakland Raiders), […]
Josh Rosen, Tony Pollard Making Strong Case for More Playing Time with NFL Preseason Performances
The second full week of exhibition football is over, and their were several impressive NFL preseason performances, and ones that weren’t quite as good. The picture is getting clearer on who is earning a spot on teams, and who has work to do. Some players, such as Arizona quarterback Kyler […]
2019 Fantasy Football Top QBs: Mahomes, Rodgers, Watson, Mayfield, and Wentz
The consensus top 5 fantasy football QB in PPR leagues for the upcoming 2019 NFL season are Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City), Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay), DeShaun Watson (Houston), Baker Mayfield (Cleveland), and Carson Wentz (Philadelphia). Mahomes is coming off a sensational MVP-worthy season where he tossed 50 touchdowns. Rodgers is […]
Washington Redskins QB Shuffle: Colt McCoy Out, Case Keenum In
The Washington Redskins drafted Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins in the 2019 NFL Draft, but they expected Haskins would learn the ropes while veterans Case Keenum and Colt McCoy competed for the starting quarterback job. However, all signs point toward Case Keenum as the Week 1 starter because McCoy is […]
Andrew Luck Out Remainder Preseason, Indy Colts 14/1 Super Bowl Odds
Despite numerous injuries (calf, ankle, small bone) preventing franchise quarterback Andrew Luck from participating in training camp, the Indy Colts are 14/1 Super Bowl Odds according to William Hill. Colts nation breathed a collective sigh of relief when Luck made a token appearance on the field during warmups of a […]
NFL Props: Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees Lead QB Betting Boards
NFL prop bettors have to know their quarterbacks. There are four categories of QB-related bets — more than any other position — and a limited field of potential superstars capable of being tops for most passing yards, most touchdowns, highest passer rating, and, undesirably, most interceptions. Bovada, BetOnline, and Ladbrokes […]
NFL Prop Bets: Davante Adams, Sequon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliot Biggest Offensive Threats in 2019
Veterans like Green Bay receiver Davante Adams and rookies such as new York Giants running back Saquon Barkley should provide a nice mix for offensive prop bets. The two are favorites to score the most touchdowns this season for their position. Ironically neither one led the league last year, but […]
After Practice Altercations, Expect Physical Play Between Browns, Colts
Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens told his players not to back down from Indianapolis, and it should make the Browns Colts game a more physical affair. The team has been conducting joint practices this week, and Thursday saw no less than five skirmishes between players from the two teams. Jalen […]
Jimmy Garoppolo, Le’Veon Bell Lead Betting Lines for NFL Comeback Player of the Year
This year there is a crowded list of athletes for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. The honor, handed out by the Associated Press, is voted on by a panel of national media personnel. Unlike the MVP award, which has been won by a quarterback every year since […]
NFL Warns Employees Not to Gamble, Issues Strict Prohibitions on Sports Betting
While embracing the new, more liberal gambling laws in the US for fans, the NFL is warning its employees they are not allowed to place a bet. In an email sent to NFL employees, vendors, and contractors, the league made it clear that gambling on sports could lead to losing […]
Three Games, More Questions, for Friday Week 2 NFL Preseason Games
NFL Preseason Week 2 rolls on Friday with three football games. Buffalo travels to Carolina, Miami is at Tampa Bay, and Chicago goes to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants. With this the second full week of the preseason, we should see more time from starters, though Giants’ […]
NFL Prop Bets: Aaron Donald, Darius Leonard, Donte Jackson Lead Defensive Threats
Defensive prop bets have some of the best odds of any NFL wager. The only problem is they are more difficult to handicap. Still the payoff can be worth the risk, and gamblers shouldn’t overlook defensive categories. The most obvious is sack leader, but there are other props as well, […]