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Jaguars | Travis Lawrence working out with WRs Tue Jul 1, 12:06 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence recently participated in workouts with WRs Brian Thomas Jr., WR/CB Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, one of the crucial elements of the Jaguars' offense under Liam Coen will be multiplicity. At the receiver position, this means having Thomas, Brown, and Hunter all able to line up across the formation, attack different levels of the field, and do so in various ways. There's a level of unpredictability that the offense gains when each wideout can fill a variety of roles. But the QB needs to be in sync with his receivers, and the extra work they're putting in together in June and July will ensure that's the case this fall. |
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49ers | Niners confident in backup QB Mon Jun 30, 10:04 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones has 'a lot of traits' the team looks for in a starting quarterback, according to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak. 'I think Mac's capable of being a starter in this league,' Kubiak said.
| Footballguys view: As an unrestricted free agent in March, Jones wanted a chance to play for a coach who has a track record of squeezing the most from his quarterbacks. Kyle Shanahan was the obvious choice. There are no guarantees for Jones, but before signing with the Niners, he noted the ascent of Sam Darnold, another former high draft pick who struggled elsewhere, went to San Francisco, subsequently enjoyed success with the Vikings, and signed a sizable free-agent deal with the Seahawks. |
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Bengals | Joe Burrow better in second half of 2024 Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow threw for 2,925 yards and 28 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season. He threw for 1,993 yards and 15 touchdowns in the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Burrow was without Tee Higgins for three of the first eight games, and only threw three passing touchdowns in those games. Burrow had a streak of eight straight games with at least three passing touchdowns that started in Week 9, six of those came when Higgins returned from his second injury absence in Week 11. After moving closer to the elite quarterback tier in fantasy drafts, it's clear Higgins will need to stay healthy for Burrow to live up to the highest fantasy ADP of his career. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix says Kirk Cousins supportive Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. said Kirk Cousins has been supportive of him since he entered the NFL and that has not changed since he has taken over as the starter.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford struggled around goal line Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed only 41 percent of his passes inside the 10-yard line during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: The Rams got Stafford signed to a two-year extension earlier this offseason, and now they need to get the most from the veteran quarterback. He's not the elite-level passer he used to be, but Stafford is perfect for the Sean McVay offense full of Shanahan concepts (play-action, zone-blocking). Projecting him for around 4,000 yards passing with 24 touchdowns (and around 10 interceptions) seems right, and that makes him a QB2 for Fantasy GMs. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix better in second half of 2024 Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix 21 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season compared to only eight touchdowns during the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Four games into his rookie season, Nix had four interceptions and one touchdown (which he threw in Week 4). Then, Nix started to take hold of the Sean Payton offense. The two are a great fit for each other, and that's the secret in the NFL. Payton made sure to get more weapons around Nix in year two like TE Evan Engram, RB JK Dobbins, and rookie RB RJ Harvey and WR Pat Bryant. Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history after the slow start, and his future looks even brighter in 2025. He's a low-end QB1 with upside. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield terrific in fourth quarter Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw for 1,123 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions during the fourth quarter of games last season.
| Footballguys view: Reports earlier this year indicated new Bucs OC Josh Grizzard "won't try to reinvent the wheel." Mayfield was fantastic last year with now Jagaurs HC Liam Coen running the offense. It should be a rinse-and-repeat program this year for Mayfield, and that's got the attention of Fantasy GMs. His 41 touchdowns and 4,500 passing yards helped make him the no.3 fantasy quarterback in 2024 (standard leagues). Mayfield is a low-end QB1 in 2025 with the ability to crack the top-5 again. |
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Browns | CLE not expected to trade either rookie QB Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
The Cleveland Browns are unlikely to trade QB Dillon Gabriel or QB Shedeur Sanders before the beginning of the regular season, even though neither of them is expected to win the starting job, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
| Footballguys view: The team believes in Gabriel despite the limitations to his game, and Sanders has a great pure-passer skill set. It was an interesting approach to take both in the same draft, and that's a strategy that has worked before in various ways (Robert Griffin, Kirk Cousins anyone?). We think Joe Flacco begins the season as the starter, but there's a good chance that both Gabriel and Sanders see the field in 2025. This quarterback situation is a bit of a mess, so keep that in mind when considering all Browns skill position players for your fantasy team. |
Cardinals | Kyler Murray eyeing more running opportunities in 2025 Fri Jun 27, 02:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray anticipates running more often than he has in recent seasons in 2025, according to Johnny Venerable of the PHNX Cardinals podcast.'(Kyler Murray) told us on our show a month ago ... He wants to run more, will run more this year. Take that for what it's worth. ... I think his numbers will be closer to that 2020 season - both passing and rushing. I don't know if he'll ever get back to those rushing yards (819), but a good year for Kyler on the ground (in 2025) would 500-plus yards and five-plus touchdowns,' Venerable said.
| Footballguys view: Murray has said that his knee was bothering him at times last year even though it was almost two years removed from a 2022 ACL tear. He has been disappointing in fantasy leagues, but his ADP still reflects his previous demonstrated upside. A return to form as a runner would raise Murray's weekly ceiling and make his floor games and inconsistencies as a passer more tolerable. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels hoping to avoid slump Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has been working with head coach Dan Quinn to make sure opposing defenses aren't able to key in on any of Daniels' tendencies.
| Footballguys view: Daniels was hyperefficient as a passer last year, especially in the short passing game, so opposing defenses will probably try to force him to hold the ball longer, although he was also effective on extended plays. He can be even better year two, as his performance slumped when he was banged up for a multi-game stretch in the middle of the season. The team also added a top-notch left tackle in Laremy Tunsil and a quality run after catch veteran in Deebo Samuel. Daniels is going off of the board as QB3 after Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, per Footballguys ADP. |
Patriots | Drake Maye compared to Trevor Lawrence Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye's 'athleticism and big arm give him a high-end ceiling like that of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, who I think has better play in his future,' according to Pro Football Focus' John Kosko
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Saints | Tyler Shough unlikely to be overwhelmed Thu Jun 26, 04:15 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough said he does not think things will affect him much during his rookie season because of the various things he had to deal with during his college career.
| Footballguys view: Shough played so long in college football that he tossed passes to Saints teammate TE Juwan Johnson at Oregon (and Johnson is entering year 5 of his NFL career). In addition to the Ducks, Shough also played at Texas Tech and finished his career at Louisville. After seven years in college, Shough only got 32 starts...mainly due to transferring and injuries. He's competing for the starting job in New Orleans, and with only Spencer Rattler (and Jake Haener) to beat out, he might be the favorite to win the job. |
Rams | LAR expected to add Dresser Winn Thu Jun 26, 04:09 PM
Free-agent QB Dresser Winn (UFL) is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Rams.
| Footballguys view: This is Winn's third stint with the Rams. An undrafted free agent for the Rams out of UT Martin in 2022, Winn had to go to Canada (Edmonton Elks) and the UFL (Memphis Showboats) to get on the field. In between playing in the CFL and the UFL, Winn has been with the Rams. |
Jets | Justin Fields putting in the work Thu Jun 26, 09:45 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields has been a 'workaholic' this offseason, according to offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. 'He comes in early, he's here late, and he's trying to digest everything and download all the information and do things the right way,' Engstrand said.
| Footballguys view: Fields has a chip on his shoulder, and that could benefit the Jets and Fantasy GMs out there. With his rushing ability, Fields is automatically a potential QB1 from a fantasy perspective. Add in the talent around him on offense like WR Garrett Wilson, and Fields could finish the season as a top-12 fantasy quarterback. If you're streaming quarterbacks, Fields is certainly an option you can get later in your drafts. |
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Titans | Cam Ward not afraid Thu Jun 26, 09:45 AM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward 'didn't shy away from throws' during minicamp, according to head coach Brian Callahan.
| Footballguys view: It's not in Ward's DNA to be scared of anything on the football field. He's a fearless passer and will attack downfield in coverage. That's a fine asset and a double-edged sword for the rookie. Ward and the Titans have arguably the best defense in the league (Broncos) as their opponent in Week 1. Get ready for Pat Surtain and company to have plenty of opportunities against the rookie quarterback. |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers to craft gameplan with Arthur Smith Thu Jun 26, 12:05 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers plans to spend time with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to find a 'middle ground' between Rodgers' 'pass-happy' approach and Smith's 'run-heavy' play-calling, according to The Athletic's Mike DeFabo.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers finished second in the NFL in pass attempts last season while Smith called the fourth-most running plays. It will be a different look for Rodgers this season, and that will include fewer passing attempts. However, expect Rodgers to thrive on play-action passing if/when the Steelers are running the ball effectively. |
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Vikings | Coaching staff pushing J.J. McCarthy Wed Jun 25, 12:45 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was given 'lengthy call sheets before practices' and 'was responsible for calls at the line of scrimmage' during offseason activities, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis, who writes that McCarthy threw the ball with accuracy and that his arm strength 'stood out.' Lewis adds that the coaching staff hope that making things more difficult during the offseason program will 'supercharge' McCarthy's growth in 2025.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy's arm talent and athleticism were obvious in college. But his success likely hinges on his ability to understand Kevin O'Connell's complex system. The Vikings' staff is testing his cerebral skills early. And they felt comfortable enough to head into the season with him atop the depth chart. McCarthy is young, mobile, and surrounded by an elite supporting cast of pass catchers. While there's obvious risk in drafting a player who has never taken an NFL snap, McCarthy has an easy path to outperforming his QB19 ADP. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes excited about receiver room Wed Jun 25, 12:16 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes noted it's a big advantage to have WRs Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, and JuJu Smith-Schuster all back and healthy, per The Athletic's Zak Keefer, and that depth at receiver is a driving force behind head coach Andy Reid making it a point to push the ball deep down the field more during the upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Much ado was made about the Chiefs taking the air out of the ball last year. But Brown was knocked out in the preseason. Rice suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3. Smith-Schuster suffered a midseason injury that he struggled to return from. And Worthy was a rookie who didn't heat up until late in the year. With a healthy corps of pass-catchers at his disposal, it's easy to envision Mahomes getting back on track as an elite fantasy quarterback in 2025. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers likely done after 2025 Tue Jun 24, 01:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers told The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, June 24, that he is 'pretty sure (the 2025 season) is my last season.'
| Footballguys view: It looks like the Aaron Rodgers retirement discourse is starting a year early. For dynasty managers rostering Rodgers, it already feels like he's on borrowed time. For redraft managers, we'll just have to reassess next year. Either way, Rodgers shouldn't be on the fantasy radar outside of superflex leagues. |
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Colts | Daniel Jones in the lead Tue Jun 24, 11:20 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones has built a significant lead over QB Anthony Richardson for the starting quarterback job, according to The Athletic's James Boyd.
| Footballguys view: Considering Richardson has been missing time with a shoulder injury, this shouldn't come as a huge shock. Jones has his flaws, but he's at least proven capable of keeping a team afloat and providing his pass catchers with enough volume to be relevant in fantasy. Richardson has not. While Richardson would be the more exciting quarterback, Jones might be the one we want to see if we're investing in Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren. |
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Browns | Joe Flacco the early frontrunner for QB1? Tue Jun 24, 01:50 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco is the 'best pure thrower' among the team's four quarterbacks, in the opinion of The Athletic's Zac Jackson, who adds that the veteran's 'steadiness and experience' have made him a 'valuable addition.' Flacco has 'the respect of the locker room,' per Jackson, who writes that re-signing Flacco was a smart move no matter how many games he starts for the team in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Flacco has looked good over the last two years, with both the Colts and Browns. He's developed a tendency to be more of a gunslinger than he was in his younger days, raising the fantasy values of everyone around him. He's the complete opposite of Kenny Pickett, who can be careful to a fault. The outlooks for most of the pass catchers in Cleveland will be heavily skewed by who is playing quarterback, with Flacco likely being the most favorable option. |
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Browns | Kenny Pickett in lead for QB job? Mon Jun 23, 05:18 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson said he believes that QB Kenny Pickett is the leading candidate for the starting quarterback job this season.
| Footballguys view: It's hard to draw too much from a comment coming from a wide receiver who just joined the team this offseason. But given Joe Flacco's age and the lack of investment in the two rookies, Pickett leading the battle makes some sense. Pickett's biggest fault so far through his NFL career has been playing too safe. If he wins the job, expectations for the pass catchers will all be tempered. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson confident in shoulder Mon Jun 23, 02:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) recently told Zach Goodall of 24-7 Sports that he is 'all good' for training camp next month.'I'm all good ... not really even a bump in the road. I feel like I tripped, I fell. Just got back up and hit the ground running again,' Richardson said.
| Footballguys view: After going fourth overall in the 2023 Draft, expectations for Richardson were high. And while we've seen the occasional flash, struggles as a processor and frequent injuries have made it difficult to assess his play. The Colts gave Daniel Jones a hefty $14M deal this offseason, and Richardson's absence has opened the door for him to take a lead in the quarterback battle. Richardson's rushing would make him more fun in fantasy. But Jones could elevate his teammates, something we've yet to see from Richardson. |
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Giants | Russell Wilson reveals why he chose NY Giants Mon Jun 23, 01:09 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers was the primary reason that Russell Wilson decided to sign with the team this offseason.'I came here because of (Nabers). I really wanted to play with someone who is special like him,' Wilson told Empire Sports Media's Anthony Rivardo.
| Footballguys view: As a rookie, Nabers led the NFL in target share. He can make contested catches, get behind defenses, and create after the catch. He's a do-it-all receiver whom the Giants will hope to build around for the next decade. Whether it's Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or Jaxson Dart under center, it probably can't get much worse than what Nabers dealt with (and found success in) last year. |
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Cardinals | Offense to take advantage of Kyler Murray Sun Jun 22, 02:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's scrambling ability and ability to create off-scheduled plays need to be utilized more, according to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. 'I think those are game-changing plays,' Petzing said. 'He's one of the few people in this league that can do it physically at a high level and create some of those. So, we want to make sure we're taking advantage of that.'
| Footballguys view: After a staggering 51.2 rushing yards per game in his 2020 sophomore campaign, Murray hasn't eclipsed 38 yards per game in a season since. Before his 2022 season-ending knee injury, he was pacing for the second-most rushing yards of his career. But since the injury, the rushing volume has dipped. The difference between a fringe QB1 season and an elite finish likely hinges on Murray's willingness to run more. But the ceiling makes him an alluring player who can easily outperform his QB9 APD. |
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Lions | Jared Goff has issues with interceptions Sun Jun 22, 01:39 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff threw 12 interceptions during the 2024 season, which was tied for the fourth most in the NFL. He also threw 12 interceptions in the 2023 season.
| Footballguys view: Running a creative offense with consistent big-play explosives doesn't come without risk. While the Lions would probably like to see those turnovers come down, 67 passing touchdowns over the last two seasons likely offset any significant concern. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart to see playing time in 2025? Sun Jun 22, 11:39 AM
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson is still expected to be the team's Week 1 starter but QB Jaxson Dart has shown a great deal of improvement this offseason, according to head coach Brian Daboll. In the opinion of NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it seems to be a matter of 'when, not if' Dart will assume the starting role.
| Footballguys view: After an 18-32-1 start to his head coaching career, it's understandable that Brian Daboll might be feeling some heat. After trading up to get Dart in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, any promise shown this year could buy him some extra job security. It's hard to know precisely when Dart will take the reins. But a bit of rushing upside and throwing the ball to Malik Nabers could make him an interesting late-season option for fantasy. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold getting used to new offense Sat Jun 21, 10:39 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold said that he has learned a lot from offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak this offseason, even though many concepts are similar to the ones used when both of them were with the San Francisco 49ers in 2023, where Kubiak had served as the passing game coordinator. Although the two offenses are not identical, having the opportunity to work with him again was one of the factors that led to Darnold signing with Seattle as a free agent.
| Footballguys view: It's a Kubiak offense, and that's from the Shanahan tree (Bill Walsh if you really go back). That's the same tree that Sean McVay's offense comes from which is where Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell cut his teeth in the coaching world. Darnold is a seasoned veteran who should be able to pick up things quickly. In a Kubiak offense, the language is the most complicated thing to learn. The concepts should be quite similar to what Darnold ran in Minnesota. |
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Giants | Darius Slayton meshing with QB Sat Jun 21, 10:00 AM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton has developed a 'quality connection' with QB Russell Wilson, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Slayton has 'what the heck' flex appeal for Fantasy GMs. Wilson should be the starter Week 1 for the Giants, and he may be starting the entire season if 2025 first-round pick Jaxson Dart isn't yet ready to take over. Let's see what this connection looks like in the preseason, but it sounds like Slayton could be a late-round flier in deeper drafts. |
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders traffic citation update Thu Jun 19, 02:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' citation for driving 101 miles per hour in a 60 mile-per-hour speed limit zone on June 17 was his second such violation in two weeks and occurred one day after he was scheduled to appear in court for a speeding ticket he received on June 6.
| Footballguys view: The Browns need a quarterback who can handle himself on and off the field. Sanders missing court for a previous speeding ticket is not a great look as he competes for the starting job with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. We'll see if Sanders can take care of his speeding tickets and win this job at some point. Some reporters around the team do not believe it's possible for Sanders to win the job Week 1. |
Panthers | Bryce Young still improving Thu Jun 19, 01:18 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's improvements have allowed the offense to take a step forward, according to head coach Dave Canales. 'And he's showing such great mastery of what we're doing that he's allowing us to really push the envelope and do more things,' Canales said.
| Footballguys view: Young has had some rough times in the NFL, but he's certainly trending in the right direction based on how he turned things around last year. Now, the third-year quarterback is looking to take that next step. The Panthers have put more weapons around him on offense, including 2025 first-round pick WR Tetairoa McMillan. Fantasy GMs can get Young as a QB2, but the potential is there for him to push for low-end QB1 numbers in 2025. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson not interested in talking deal Wed Jun 18, 06:47 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said he is not interested in talking about his contract situation at this time.
| Footballguys view: GM Eric DeCosta said earlier this month that contract negotiations have started with Jackson, including during OTAs. Minicamp would be a convenient time for the two sides to continue those conversations. Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million deal during the 2023 offseason that made him the NFL's highest-paid player at the time. Dallas' Dak Prescott currently tops the NFL with a contract averaging $60 million per season. Head coach John Harbaugh said in March that Jackson's next contract will again put him at the top of the salary scale. "Sounds good," Jackson said when asked about Harbaugh's comments. |
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Bengals | Joe Burrow poised for fast start Wed Jun 18, 12:17 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has received a lot of support from the organization, including new deals for WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, as well as TE Mike Gesicki, and he's headed into his second season under offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher. All of that has Burrow looking 'dialed in,' according to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., who writes that the continuity along with Burrow's health is a 'recipe for him to finally start fast.' The Bengals have gone 1-7 in Weeks 1 and 2 over the past four seasons.
| Footballguys view: Burrow's health and contract issues have been obstacles in past seasons. Last year, Chase's contract sidelined him until opening week while Burrow was coming off season-ending surgery on his right wrist. In the summer of 2023, a strained calf suffered on the second day of camp kept Burrow on ice through August. The year before? An emergency appendectomy cost Burrow almost all of training camp, and he spent the 2021 preseason recovering from a torn ACL. Seeing Burrow and this offense get off to a fast start would be a boost for many fantasy investors. |
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Giants | HC pleased with Jaxson Dart so far Tue Jun 17, 02:06 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart has been 'excellent' in spring practices, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Per Daboll, Dart has impressed the team with how quickly he has learned and how well he has retained information.
| Footballguys view: According to Evan Barnes of Newsday, Daboll added that Dart has taken reps with the ones, twos, and threes so that the club can see how he handles the situations. Generally, Daboll has been giving Dart plenty to handle on offense, knowing that by the third time a young player hears it, he's a lot more comfortable. Of course, with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston also on the roster, Dart should have plenty of opportunity to sit back, learn, and make steady incremental progress as a rookie in 2025. |
Steelers | George Pickens wasn't a fit with Aaron Rodgers Tue Jun 17, 10:57 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens was evaluated to be someone Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers wouldn't gel with, and that's one of the reasons he was traded to the Cowboys, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The good news is Pittsburgh's concerns about Pickens and Rodgers hitting it off played into the Cowboys' willingness to relinquish draft capital to land high-upside talent on rookie contracts. In Pickens' case, Dallas lands a player they believe has the talent to become a top-10 receiver. At the very least, the Cowboys have a player who can keep opposing defenses from focusing all their attention on stopping CeeDee Lamb. And if Pickens can make good on his potential, fantasy investors could get a bargain given his WR31 ADP heading into the summer. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers gets rave review Tue Jun 17, 10:54 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has drawn rave reviews from a couple of NFL scouts. 'Look, the mobility is an issue, there's no doubt,' an AFC executive said. 'But where he helps them is with the plus arm strength and the field vision from the pocket. They haven't had that. I'm not sure that will be enough, but the offense will be at least respectable.' 'He's still throwing the (crap) out of the ball, honestly,' a veteran NFL offensive coach said. 'He's the best quarterback they've had since (Ben Roethlisberger). We will see how the body holds up, but I think he's going to help them immensely.'
| Footballguys view: As things stand, it's hard to argue against the notion that Pittsburgh went with their best option at quarterback: A 41-year-old Rodgers on a team-friendly contract that pays $13.65 million and pushes toward $20 million with incentives. Remember, despite playing for a lame-duck staff in New York and lacking chemistry with his best receiver, Garrett Wilson, Rodgers still threw for nearly 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns with the Jets last season. From a fantasy perspective, Rodgers' 16th-round price tag (as QB29) offers a lot of flexibility for those waiting as long as possible for their QB2. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy impressing with arm strength Tue Jun 17, 09:58 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's arm has looked especially lively on throws down the middle of the field. 'He definitely has an arm,' receiver Justin Jefferson said. 'That's for sure. He can definitely zip it whenever he needs to.' Jefferson noted that McCarthy threw the ball the same way, hard and straight, last year. McCarthy said he was experimenting with his throws 'every single day' this spring and added: 'I believe I've grown the most on just the different level of trajectories of throw. At Michigan, I was kind of a one-speed pitch kind of guy. I had a couple deeper balls with level-three throws and stuff like that, but [I'm] just working on that two-ball and different paces to the 'pitches' and ball location.'
| Footballguys view: In addition to being able to make all throws, McCarthy has a strong supporting cast of skill players, including Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones. Throw in an aggressive play-caller in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and there's a lot for fantasy investors to like here -- including a QB20 average draft position. The 12th-round price tag is especially appealing given McCarthy's QB12 Footballguys Projection. |
Jets | Justin Fields more confident Mon Jun 16, 12:31 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields said he feels more comfortable taking command of the offense this year than he did last season in Pittsburgh when he was involved in a quarterback competition. 'It's definitely easier,' Fields said. 'I think last year was - it was kind of weird a little bit.'
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Rich Cimini, the full Fields experience was on display during Wednesday's minicamp session. He overthrew a couple of open receivers, hit Garrett Wilson with a 50-yard dime, placed the ball perfectly on a 6-yard corner route to Josh Reynolds for a touchdown, and showed his speed on some designed runs. The goal when training camp opens will be to gain consistency, which has been an issue for Fields throughout his career. Fortunately for Fields, he's the undisputed QB1 and will get all the reps this summer. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix more comfortable Sun Jun 15, 01:27 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix appears to he more comfortable this offseason and seems to be doing things with more confidence, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'Less pause, less hesitation with the play call in the huddle,' Payton said. 'Less pause, less hesitation in the pocket. He's playing fast. Again, protecting the ball. He's hard to sack. He was hard to sack in college. You're seeing him play faster with more confidence.'
| Footballguys view: Nix got better as the season went on last year, in both fantasy and NFL teams. The team added Evan Engram in the offseason in addition to Nix being more comfortable in Sean Payton's offense. Nix's arrow is pointing up from a place at the end of last season that already justifies his ADP as a low QB1. |
Saints | Alvin Kamara to continue to have big role Sun Jun 15, 01:23 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara will continue to be a significant part of the running and passing game in the new offensive scheme, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was a top five PPR back last year, but he is falling to the fourth round or later in drafts right now. There's not a lot of confidence that he will maintain his level of play and production from last year going into his age 30 season with Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough at quarterback, but that creates enough of a discount to keep him in consideration at his current ADP. |
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Browns | Cleveland open to having 4 QBs on roster Sun Jun 15, 10:18 AM
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said that the organization is 'absolutely, absolutely, absolutely' open to keeping all four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster (Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders) if each of them plays well enough.
| Footballguys view: It's very difficult to project the Browns pass offense this year. Flacco is the favorite to open the season as the starter, and he would be good for Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, David Njoku, and really the whole offense. If the team is out of contention or Flacco plays the way he did at times in Indianapolis last year, the Browns could look to a rookie or Pickett. If that rookie is Shedeur Sanders, the passing game could be ok, but the team preferred Gabriel in the draft. Good luck predicting how this will go. |
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Colts | Good news for Anthony Richardson Sat Jun 14, 12:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after receiving a second opinion on his injured shoulder.
| Footballguys view: That's the news Richardson wanted to hear, and that's why he went for a second opinion. The Colts have Daniel Jones there to start if Richardson is not healthy...again. Richardson has talent, but he's injured far too often and is in a make-it-or-break-it year. We'll see how much Richardson can do in training camp and the preseason. |
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Browns | Cleveland QBs impress during minicamp Sat Jun 14, 11:18 AM
Cleveland Browns QBs Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders each received plenty of touches during the team's recent minicamp and all performed well in various situations, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: Ah yes, the cluster you-know-what continues in Cleveland at the quarterback position. They all have different skill sets, but we think this competition could come down to Flacco versus Sanders. Flacco has the experience, but Sanders might be the best pure passer of the bunch. Forget that Sanders was a fifth-round pick, as the talent is there for him to at least get a chance as a starter in the NFL. The Browns might decide to give Sanders the job if he continues to impress in training camp and the preseason. However, they could always roll with one of the other three because, ya know, Cleveland. |
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Colts | Coach happy with Daniel Jones Fri Jun 13, 04:57 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones has performed well during the mandatory minicamp this week and has picked up the offense very well, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Don't scoff at the possibility of Jones having fantasy value this year. He was QB10 a few years back with the Giants on the strength of his running ability, and he'll have a lot better receivers than he had back then. Jones might have also benefitted from a few months to learn from QB guru Kevin O'Connell when he was with the Vikings. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy confident in knee Fri Jun 13, 02:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) told reporters on Thursday, June 12, that he received full clearance to practice on his surgically repaired knee from the team's medical staff right before the start of training camp. McCarthy also added that his knee feels 'stronger than ever.'
| Footballguys view: This will be one of the most important storylines to watch in camp and the preseason. McCarthy and the Vikings offense has a wide range of outcomes, hinging on how ready the second year player is ready to pilot the offense after missing almost all of 2024. He was reportedly on the verge of pushing Sam Darnold to start as a rookie before suffering the season-ending knee injury, so we should expect the more optimistic side of the outlook, but we'll be watching the reports out of camp closely. |
Browns | Shedeur Sanders opens eyes Thu Jun 12, 10:53 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders took a series of snaps with the second-team offense during 11-on-11 drills this week and continued a strong spring. He threw a short touchdown in red-zone drills. On the play, he manipulated multiple linebackers by moving his eyes to his left before returning to his right and finding an open window to drive a pass to TE Brenden Bates in the end zone.
| Footballguys view: We're trying to not get too excited about minicamp work, but it's exciting to think of what Sanders can do at the pro level. Sanders was a fifth-round pick, but it's not outlandish to think he's the best quarterback on the Browns roster. He's got a lot to prove, and Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel are there to compete for the starting job. It's a bit of a mess (understatement of the year), but Sanders is shining with his opportunities. Stay tuned. |
49ers | Kurtis Rourke unlikely for start of camp Wed Jun 11, 03:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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New York Jets QB Justin Fields said he hopes to work out with the wide receivers and tight ends on the roster before the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: While two of his Jets teammates, wide receiver Garrett Wilson and tight end Jeremy Ruckert, played with Fields at Ohio State. Still, the more work all the receiving assets can get with Fields, the better -- for fantasy investors and Fields. As ESPN's Dan Graziano noted, the $10 million in guaranteed money on his contract for 2026 won't stand in the way of the team drafting or acquiring someone it sees as a better option next spring if Fields doesn't play well enough to convince it otherwise. |
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Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa focused on quicker outs Wed Jun 11, 11:29 AM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said he has focused on getting the ball out quicker this offseason. Tagovailoa said he tried to run people over last season in order to prove his toughness, but he understands his availability is key.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa missed six starts last season. That brings his total to 15 games missed due to injury in his five-year NFL career, with 2023 remaining as the only season he started every game. The Dolphins' record in the 10 games that Tagovailoa has missed because of injury the past three seasons is 3-7, so he understands the importance of staying in the lineup. For our purposes, Tua being under center offers the best chance for the Dolphins we're invested in -- De'Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Jonnu Smith -- to return value. So it matters to us, too. |
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Colts | Desmond Ridder practicing with Indy Tue Jun 10, 04:35 PM
Free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Raiders) took part in minicamp practice with the Indianapolis Colts on a tryout basis on Tuesday, June 10.
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