<![CDATA[Fantasy Football - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/fantasy-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngFantasy Football - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/fantasy-football/The Athletic Media CompanyThu, 12 Sep 2024 16:07:52 GMTThu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Fantasy football rankings Week 2: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5759303/2024/09/12/fantasy-football-rankings-week-2-sleepers-projections-starts-sits-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5759303/2024/09/12/fantasy-football-rankings-week-2-sleepers-projections-starts-sits-2/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. dismayed after historically poor Week 1 debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5762744/2024/09/12/marvin-harrison-cardinals-poor-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5762744/2024/09/12/marvin-harrison-cardinals-poor-debut/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:56:49 GMTORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Big Bills-Dolphins game tonight, plus the best/worst QB values]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5762603/2024/09/12/scoop-city-big-division-game-tonight-already/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5762603/2024/09/12/scoop-city-big-division-game-tonight-already/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:12:35 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills fakes a handoff to James Cook #4 against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NFL Week 2 injury report: Jordan Love return unlikely, Achilles tendinitis a 'big deal' for CMC and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5761773/2024/09/12/week-2-injury-report-fantasy-football-jordan-love-cmc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5761773/2024/09/12/week-2-injury-report-fantasy-football-jordan-love-cmc/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:30:00 GMTSep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is assisted off the field after an injury during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<![CDATA[How Josh Allen's injury will impact Bills-Dolphins: 'The hands are a special thing']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5759441/2024/09/12/bills-dolphins-josh-allen-hand-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5759441/2024/09/12/bills-dolphins-josh-allen-hand-injury/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:57 GMTSep 8, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<![CDATA[Brain games: Living in the Week 2 moment with Terry McLaurin, Drake London and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5760272/2024/09/12/fantasy-football-week-2-brain-games-terry-mclaurin-drake-london/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5760272/2024/09/12/fantasy-football-week-2-brain-games-terry-mclaurin-drake-london/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:45:47 GMTLANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders takes the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at FedExField on September 24, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)<![CDATA[49ers' Christian McCaffrey on his injury and mindset: 'My mentality is I'm playing']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5761285/2024/09/11/christian-mccaffrey-49ers-injury-status-vikings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5761285/2024/09/11/christian-mccaffrey-49ers-injury-status-vikings/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:52:27 GMTSep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches from the sideline due to injury during the second quarter against the New York Jets at Levi&#039;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images<![CDATA[Browns' David Njoku (ankle) out vs. Jaguars on Sunday; Cowboys' Jake Ferguson week to week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756351/2024/09/11/david-njoku-jake-ferguson-browns-cowboys-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756351/2024/09/11/david-njoku-jake-ferguson-browns-cowboys-injury/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:30:09 GMTSep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) falls while running the ball under coverage by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images<![CDATA[McCaffrey and other injuries to know, plus: Antonio Pierce's big mistake]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5760296/2024/09/11/scoop-city-injury-report-on-mccaffrey-achane/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5760296/2024/09/11/scoop-city-injury-report-on-mccaffrey-achane/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:07:37 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 07: De&#039;Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins rushes for a touchdown during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Fantasy Football Matchup Rankings Week 2 | Strength of schedule by position]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744918/2024/09/11/fantasy-football-matchup-rankings-strength-of-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744918/2024/09/11/fantasy-football-matchup-rankings-strength-of-schedule/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:03 GMTOct 22, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after the defense made a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Fantasy football stock watch: Bullish on Brandin Cooks, bearish on Chicago rookies and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758960/2024/09/11/fantasy-football-stock-watch-bullish-on-brandin-cooks-bearish-on-chicago-rookies-and-more/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758960/2024/09/11/fantasy-football-stock-watch-bullish-on-brandin-cooks-bearish-on-chicago-rookies-and-more/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:30:15 GMTSep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) runs the ball past Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images<![CDATA[Live Q&A: Week 2 fantasy football add/drop chat with Jay Felicio, Tuesday 9/10 at 5 p.m. ET]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758387/2024/09/10/live-qa-week-2-fantasy-football-add-drop-chat-with-jay-felicio-tuesday-9-10-at-5-p-m-et/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758387/2024/09/10/live-qa-week-2-fantasy-football-add-drop-chat-with-jay-felicio-tuesday-9-10-at-5-p-m-et/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:47 GMT<![CDATA[Fantasy football market share report: Tank Bigsby, Allen Lazard among top Week 2 waiver wire targets]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758687/2024/09/10/fantasy-football-targets-touches-week-1-bigsby-lazard/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758687/2024/09/10/fantasy-football-targets-touches-week-1-bigsby-lazard/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:14:16 GMTSep 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the football against Miami Dolphins linebacker David Long Jr. (11) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<![CDATA[Who do I drop? Blake Corum, Luke Musgrave and more fantasy football cuts ahead of Week 2]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758277/2024/09/10/fantasy-football-week-2-drops-corum-watson-musgrave/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5758277/2024/09/10/fantasy-football-week-2-drops-corum-watson-musgrave/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:10:03 GMTJul 31, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (22) participates in drills during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Dynasty league risers and fallers after Week 1: Ja'Marr Chase, Jameson Williams and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756811/2024/09/10/dynasty-fantasy-football-risers-fallers-week-1-chase/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756811/2024/09/10/dynasty-fantasy-football-risers-fallers-week-1-chase/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:05:42 GMTSep 8, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) celebrates with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images<![CDATA[Fantasy football Week 2 waiver wire: Streamers, Isaiah Likely, J.K. Dobbins and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5754061/2024/09/10/fantasy-football-week-2-waiver-wire-streamers-drops-isaiah-likely-j-k-dobbins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5754061/2024/09/10/fantasy-football-week-2-waiver-wire-streamers-drops-isaiah-likely-j-k-dobbins/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:04 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 21: Tight end Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the football after a reception against the Arizona Cardinals in a NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Browns sign WR Kadarius Toney to practice squad: How could Cleveland use him?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756975/2024/09/09/kadarius-toney-browns-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756975/2024/09/09/kadarius-toney-browns-contract/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:31:38 GMTKANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 07: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) catches a pass before an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs on Sep 7, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Christian McCaffrey inactive vs. Jets in 49ers season opener due to calf/Achilles injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756978/2024/09/09/christian-mccaffrey-inactive-49ers-jets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756978/2024/09/09/christian-mccaffrey-inactive-49ers-jets/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:10:19 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball for a first down in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Trending 📉 📈 after NFL's first Sunday, and after Dak, who's next?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756104/2024/09/09/scoop-city-risers-and-fallers-after-a-wild-sunday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5756104/2024/09/09/scoop-city-risers-and-fallers-after-a-wild-sunday/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:21:07 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Fantasy football Week 1 recap: It's already time to worry about Marvin Harrison Jr.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5755864/2024/09/09/fantasy-football-week-1-recap-harrison-spears-edwards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5755864/2024/09/09/fantasy-football-week-1-recap-harrison-spears-edwards/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:39 GMTAug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) against the New Orleans Saints during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Fantasy football Week 1 takeaways: Richardson defies reality, Caleb Williams' dud and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5754714/2024/09/09/fantasy-football-week-1-takeaways-richardson-williams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5754714/2024/09/09/fantasy-football-week-1-takeaways-richardson-williams/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:05:15 GMTSep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws a pass during the second half against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images<![CDATA[Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas scores first kickoff return touchdown of 2024 season under new format]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5753814/2024/09/08/deejay-dallas-kickoff-return-touchdown/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5753814/2024/09/08/deejay-dallas-kickoff-return-touchdown/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:24:19 GMTGLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 10: DeeJay Dallas #20 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, at State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Steelers' Russell Wilson inactive vs. Falcons; Justin Fields to start vs. Falcons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5753356/2024/09/08/steelers-falcons-russell-wilson-status/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5753356/2024/09/08/steelers-falcons-russell-wilson-status/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:41:31 GMTAug 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3)) warms up before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Live Q&A: Week 1 fantasy football start/sit chat with Jay Felicio, Sunday 9/8 at 11 a.m. ET]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5752578/2024/09/08/live-qa-week-1-fantasy-football-start-sit-chat-with-jay-felicio-sunday-9-8-at-11-a-m-et/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5752578/2024/09/08/live-qa-week-1-fantasy-football-start-sit-chat-with-jay-felicio-sunday-9-8-at-11-a-m-et/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:48:43 GMT<![CDATA[Packers QB Jordan Love to miss weeks with MCL sprain sustained vs. Eagles: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5752157/2024/09/07/jordan-love-packers-knee-injury-mcl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5752157/2024/09/07/jordan-love-packers-knee-injury-mcl/Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:13:33 GMTGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 24: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on August 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NFL Week 1 injury report: What to know about Christian McCaffrey's calf, troubling forecast for Tee Higgins and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5751154/2024/09/07/week-1-injury-report-fantasy-football-christian-mccaffrey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5751154/2024/09/07/week-1-injury-report-fantasy-football-christian-mccaffrey/Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:00:18 GMTAugust 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi&#039;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Fantasy football rankings Week 1: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5743097/2024/09/06/fantasy-football-rankings-week-1-sleepers-projections-starts-sits/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5743097/2024/09/06/fantasy-football-rankings-week-1-sleepers-projections-starts-sits/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:00:57 GMTGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Love #10, Christian Watson #9, Romeo Doubs #87, and Luke Musgrave #88 of the Green Bay Packers look on against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ravens-Chiefs ending, plus previewing Eagles-Packers tonight in Brazil]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5750333/2024/09/06/scoop-city-the-play-before-the-play/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5750333/2024/09/06/scoop-city-the-play-before-the-play/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:06:33 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 05: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5608967/2024/09/06/fantasy-football-draft-kit-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5608967/2024/09/06/fantasy-football-draft-kit-rankings-2024/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:15:50 GMT<![CDATA[Chiefs, Ravens season opener delayed by Kansas City thunderstorm]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5748995/2024/09/05/chiefs-ravens-weather-delay-nfl-opener/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5748995/2024/09/05/chiefs-ravens-weather-delay-nfl-opener/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:18:33 GMTKANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans stand under cover during a rain delay prior to an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Q&A recap: Jay Felicio answered your fantasy football questions on Thursday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5748539/2024/09/05/live-qa-2024-fantasy-football-kickoff-chat-with-jay-felicio-thursday-9-5-at-600-p-m-et/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5748539/2024/09/05/live-qa-2024-fantasy-football-kickoff-chat-with-jay-felicio-thursday-9-5-at-600-p-m-et/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:37:43 GMT<![CDATA[Chargers add Justin Herbert (foot) to injury report after NFL advises team to do so]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5747937/2024/09/05/justin-herbert-foot-injury-chargers-week-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5747937/2024/09/05/justin-herbert-foot-injury-chargers-week-1/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:59:26 GMTINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back to pass in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Time to see if Ravens closed the gap, plus this year's surprise team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5747405/2024/09/05/scoop-city-time-to-see-if-ravens-closed-the-gap/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5747405/2024/09/05/scoop-city-time-to-see-if-ravens-closed-the-gap/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:50:01 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after being tackled against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&amp;amp;T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NFL picks against the spread, Week 1: Why we're high on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742618/2024/09/05/nfl-week-1-picks-predictions-betting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742618/2024/09/05/nfl-week-1-picks-predictions-betting/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:24 GMT<![CDATA[32 bold fantasy football predictions to shape your early-season strategy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5745129/2024/09/05/32-bold-fantasy-football-predictions-to-shape-your-early-season-strategy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5745129/2024/09/05/32-bold-fantasy-football-predictions-to-shape-your-early-season-strategy/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:05:25 GMTATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 08: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ja'Marr Chase practices with Bengals amid contract negotiations: 'Great to have him back']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5745035/2024/09/04/jamarr-chase-bengals-practice/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5745035/2024/09/04/jamarr-chase-bengals-practice/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:59:03 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 12: Germaine Pratt #57, Ja&#039;Marr Chase #1, and Cam Taylor-Britt #29 of the Cincinnati Bengals participate in a drill during mandatory minicamp at the IEL Indoor Facility on June 12, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Brain Games: Managing Ja'Marr Chase, banking on boring running backs and more Week 1 thoughts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744957/2024/09/04/fantasy-football-2024-brain-games-week-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744957/2024/09/04/fantasy-football-2024-brain-games-week-1/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:06:13 GMTAug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja&#039;Marr Chase (1) walks onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Hopeful Detroit, plus new kickoffs debut tomorrow]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744245/2024/09/04/scoop-city-the-two-faces-of-the-nfl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5744245/2024/09/04/scoop-city-the-two-faces-of-the-nfl/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:45:24 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hug following the Chiefs win at M&amp;amp;T Bank Stadium on September 28, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NFL Week 1 survivor pool picks, strategy: Bengals and Saints for chalk picks, plus two contrarian picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742241/2024/09/04/nfl-week-1-survivor-pool-picks-strategy-bengals-saints/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742241/2024/09/04/nfl-week-1-survivor-pool-picks-strategy-bengals-saints/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:09 GMTCINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 10: Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) carries the ball during the preseason game against the against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals on August 10, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The 32 players who could define the 2024 fantasy football season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742425/2024/09/04/a-player-to-watch-for-each-nfl-team-who-could-shape-the-2024-fantasy-football-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742425/2024/09/04/a-player-to-watch-for-each-nfl-team-who-could-shape-the-2024-fantasy-football-season/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:45:23 GMTOWINGS MILLS, MD - AUGUST 12: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 12, 2024 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who do I drop? Jahan Dotson, Quentin Johnston and more fantasy football cuts ahead of Week 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742202/2024/09/03/drops-week-1-2024-fantasy-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742202/2024/09/03/drops-week-1-2024-fantasy-football/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:41:41 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Jahan Dotson #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Another major 49ers holdout ends, plus 10 predictions for 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5741562/2024/09/03/scoop-city-10-bold-predictions-for-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5741562/2024/09/03/scoop-city-10-bold-predictions-for-2024/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:34:54 GMTSANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers talks with Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals after the game at Levi&#039;s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)<![CDATA[49ers over/unders: Who will have a better season, Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5735267/2024/09/03/49ers-over-unders-brandon-aiyuk-deebo-samuel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5735267/2024/09/03/49ers-over-unders-brandon-aiyuk-deebo-samuel/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:14 GMTSANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Brandon Aiyuk #11 and Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers react after a first down during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi&#039;s Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Situations to watch for each NFL team as fantasy football 2024 gets set for liftoff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5734407/2024/09/03/what-to-watch-for-each-nfl-team-as-fantasy-football-2024-gets-set-for-liftoff/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5734407/2024/09/03/what-to-watch-for-each-nfl-team-as-fantasy-football-2024-gets-set-for-liftoff/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:30:53 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Tyler Conklin #83 of the New York Jets reacts during the third quarter in the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why the Chiefs are raving about Rashee Rice's improvement heading into the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5738595/2024/09/02/rashee-rice-chiefs-receiver-patrick-mahomes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5738595/2024/09/02/rashee-rice-chiefs-receiver-patrick-mahomes/Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:15:44 GMTAug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) catches a pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 fantasy football cheat sheet generator: Customizable rankings and projections tool]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475262/2024/09/02/2024-fantasy-football-cheat-sheet-generator-customizable-rankings-and-projections-tool/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475262/2024/09/02/2024-fantasy-football-cheat-sheet-generator-customizable-rankings-and-projections-tool/Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:20:18 GMTDec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up prior to facing the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5727310/2024/09/02/nfl-teams-rumors-russell-wilson-skepticism-davante-adams-trades/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5727310/2024/09/02/nfl-teams-rumors-russell-wilson-skepticism-davante-adams-trades/Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[Fantasy football Week 1 waiver wire: Streamers, Samaje Perine, Khalil Shakir and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5738681/2024/09/02/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-1-streamers-samaje-perine-mike-williams-khalil-shakir/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5738681/2024/09/02/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-1-streamers-samaje-perine-mike-williams-khalil-shakir/Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:29 GMTORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills reacts to a play against the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Hater’s Ball: Everything that’s wrong with the Top 50 players in fantasy football 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5734405/2024/08/30/haters-ball-pessimistic-takes-top-50-players-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5734405/2024/08/30/haters-ball-pessimistic-takes-top-50-players-fantasy-football-2024/Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:57:55 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 07: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during training camp practice with the Atlanta Falcons on August 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lover’s Ball: Everything that’s right with the Top 50 players in fantasy football 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724255/2024/08/30/lovers-ball-optimistic-takes-top-50-players-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724255/2024/08/30/lovers-ball-optimistic-takes-top-50-players-fantasy-football-2024/Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:57:29 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 24: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Cowboys 22-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Steelers' Brandon Aiyuk dream is dead. Can Van Jefferson be Pittsburgh's WR2?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5713055/2024/08/30/steelers-brandon-aiyuk-van-jefferson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5713055/2024/08/30/steelers-brandon-aiyuk-van-jefferson/Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:25 GMTAug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) runs after a catch as Buffalo Bills cornerback Daequan Hardy (25) tackles during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Patriots tab Jacoby Brissett over rookie Drake Maye as Week 1 starting QB]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5728869/2024/08/29/jacoby-brissett-patriots-starting-qb-drake-maye/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5728869/2024/08/29/jacoby-brissett-patriots-starting-qb-drake-maye/Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:21:07 GMTFoxborough, MA - August 12: New England Patriots QBs Jacoby Brissett, left, and Drake Maye throw passes. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)<![CDATA[CJ Stroud leads NFL players with the most PSA graded trading cards this year by a mile]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729170/2024/08/29/psa-fantasy-team-stroud/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729170/2024/08/29/psa-fantasy-team-stroud/Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:59:06 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 20: Quarterback C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans warms up before the start of the Texans and Baltimore Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&amp;amp;T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Final fantasy football preseason takeaways: Surprise rookies, a new top RB handcuff contender and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5730198/2024/08/29/fantasy-football-2024-preseason-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5730198/2024/08/29/fantasy-football-2024-preseason-takeaways/Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:30:01 GMTAug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix warms up in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers, Ezekiel Elliott among Renee Miller’s final 'My Guys' list for fantasy football 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729661/2024/08/29/final-my-guys-renee-miller-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729661/2024/08/29/final-my-guys-renee-miller-fantasy-football-2024/Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:15:47 GMTJun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Joe Mixon, Terry McLaurin added to Dom Petrillo’s list of 'My Guys' for fantasy football 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729121/2024/08/29/more-my-guys-dom-petrillo-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729121/2024/08/29/more-my-guys-dom-petrillo-fantasy-football-2024/Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:05:47 GMTJun 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) catches a ball during warmup prior to an OTA workout at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Falcons trade QB Taylor Heinicke to Chargers for conditional draft pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5730360/2024/08/28/taylor-heinicke-chargers-falcons-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5730360/2024/08/28/taylor-heinicke-chargers-falcons-trade/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:59:14 GMTBALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 17: Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass the ball in the first quarter during a NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M &amp;amp; T Bank Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Week 1 impact: rookies and injuries, plus Cleveland has FOUR QBs.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5730029/2024/08/28/scoop-city-week-1-impact-rookies-and-injuries/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5730029/2024/08/28/scoop-city-week-1-impact-rookies-and-injuries/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:26:22 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears scrambles in the first half a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 fantasy football rankings: Jake Ciely's positional ranks, Top 300 and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5454803/2024/08/28/2024-fantasy-football-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5454803/2024/08/28/2024-fantasy-football-rankings/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:30:08 GMT<![CDATA[Major market movers: Rachaad White, Rashee Rice among recent risers, fallers in fantasy football drafts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729120/2024/08/28/late-august-adp-risers-fallers-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5729120/2024/08/28/late-august-adp-risers-fallers-fantasy-football-2024/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:55:43 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 22: Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs participates in OTA Offseason workouts at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on May 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cowboys sign free agent RB Dalvin Cook to practice squad: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725658/2024/08/28/dalvin-cook-cowboys-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725658/2024/08/28/dalvin-cook-cowboys-signing/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:52:43 GMTJan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Dalvin Cook (31) runs the ball against Houston Texans linebacker Blake Cashman (53) and safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (30) during the fourth quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&amp;amp;T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The fantasy football FAAB guide: How to maximize your waiver wire budget]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726737/2024/08/28/fantasy-football-faab-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726737/2024/08/28/fantasy-football-faab-guide/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:05:17 GMTINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Kyren Williams #23 and Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after defeating the New Orleans Saints in the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dynasty league deliberations: Final preseason thoughts, including risers, fallers and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726586/2024/08/28/dynasty-league-deliberations-final-preseason-thoughts-including-risers-fallers-and-more/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726586/2024/08/28/dynasty-league-deliberations-final-preseason-thoughts-including-risers-fallers-and-more/Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:10:24 GMTJan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) is introduced before a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Which NFL players have been added to the PUP list? Explaining the rules and differences]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726470/2024/08/27/nfl-pup-list-rules-faq/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726470/2024/08/27/nfl-pup-list-rules-faq/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:16:13 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 10: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Logan Wilson #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry could impact the fantasy football value of Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726338/2024/08/27/fantasy-football-2024-saquon-barkley-derrick-henry-jalen-hurts-lamar-jackson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726338/2024/08/27/fantasy-football-2024-saquon-barkley-derrick-henry-jalen-hurts-lamar-jackson/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:57:16 GMTOWINGS MILLS, MD - AUGUST 12: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands the ball off to Derrick Henry #22 during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 12, 2024 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)<![CDATA[CeeDee Lamb's triumph, plus notable cutdown-day moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726213/2024/08/27/ceedee-lambs-triumph-plus-notable-cutdown-day-moves-scoop-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726213/2024/08/27/ceedee-lambs-triumph-plus-notable-cutdown-day-moves-scoop-city/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:03:58 GMTFRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 02: Tua Tagovailoa #1 and Mike White #14 throw the ball during a Miami Dolphins training session at PSD Bank Arena on November 02, 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vikings' T.J. Hockenson will remain on PUP list with possible Week 5 return date: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726110/2024/08/27/tj-hockenson-vikings-pup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5726110/2024/08/27/tj-hockenson-vikings-pup/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:33:38 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 17: T.J. Hockenson #87 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Big Board: Top 100 picks for fantasy football 2024, from Christian McCaffrey to David Njoku]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649562/2024/08/27/big-board-top-100-rankings-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649562/2024/08/27/big-board-top-100-rankings-fantasy-football-2024/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:10:02 GMTSANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi&#039;s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[‘Free guys’: 13 endgame 2024 fantasy football draft picks who could be league winners]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725098/2024/08/27/free-guys-13-endgame-2024-fantasy-football-draft-picks-who-could-be-league-winners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725098/2024/08/27/free-guys-13-endgame-2024-fantasy-football-draft-picks-who-could-be-league-winners/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:15:42 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 10: Wide receiver Jermaine Burton #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Preseason fantasy football risers, fallers: Cooper Kupp, Mark Andrews and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725355/2024/08/27/stock-up-stock-down-preseason-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725355/2024/08/27/stock-up-stock-down-preseason-fantasy-football-2024/Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:10:55 GMTJul 29, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Packers acquiring QB Malik Willis from Titans for 2025 seventh-round pick: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725266/2024/08/26/malik-willis-packers-titans-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5725266/2024/08/26/malik-willis-packers-titans-trade/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:09:33 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 17: Malik Willis #7 of the Tennessee Titans looks on during the first half of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NFL's top 30 QBs, ranked, plus risers and fallers after preseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724544/2024/08/26/scoop-city-risers-and-fallers-after-preseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724544/2024/08/26/scoop-city-risers-and-fallers-after-preseason/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:49:44 GMTORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 24: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers signals during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Do rookie receivers produce better late in the season, peaking during the fantasy football playoffs?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724230/2024/08/26/fantasy-football-narrative-rookie-wr-better-late/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724230/2024/08/26/fantasy-football-narrative-rookie-wr-better-late/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:57:01 GMTJun 13, 2024; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) carries the ball during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why the Chiefs are signing JuJu Smith-Schuster and what it means for roster cutdown day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724019/2024/08/26/chiefs-signing-juju-smith-schuster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5724019/2024/08/26/chiefs-signing-juju-smith-schuster/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:57:32 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 24: JuJu Smith-Schuster #7 of the New England Patriots runs for a first down in the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Browns' Nick Chubb to miss at least first 4 games amid recovery from knee injury: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5723897/2024/08/26/nick-chubb-injury-start-pup-list-browns/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5723897/2024/08/26/nick-chubb-injury-start-pup-list-browns/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:20:16 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A burning fantasy football question for every NFL team: Is Bijan Robinson the top pick?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5712584/2024/08/26/nfl-fantasy-football-2024-important-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5712584/2024/08/26/nfl-fantasy-football-2024-important-questions/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:59:03 GMT<![CDATA[Jake Ciely’s 2024 fantasy football projections vs. Average Draft Position: 15 biggest differences]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719732/2024/08/23/jake-cielys-2024-fantasy-football-projections-vs-average-draft-position-15-biggest-differences/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719732/2024/08/23/jake-cielys-2024-fantasy-football-projections-vs-average-draft-position-15-biggest-differences/Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:25:20 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Colts QB remains a mystery. Plus, top fantasy football principles and NFC win projections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719316/2024/08/23/colts-quarterback-preseason-fantasy-football-nfl-scoop-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719316/2024/08/23/colts-quarterback-preseason-fantasy-football-nfl-scoop-city/Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:16:41 GMT<![CDATA[Brian Robinson Jr., Romeo Doubs among latest additions to Jay Felicio's "My Guys" for fantasy football 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719298/2024/08/23/my-guys-jay-felicio-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719298/2024/08/23/my-guys-jay-felicio-fantasy-football-2024/Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:11:00 GMTAug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) hands off to running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Kyler Murray, Rachaad White added to Gary Davenport's list of 'My Guys' for fantasy football 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719173/2024/08/23/my-guys-gary-davenport-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5719173/2024/08/23/my-guys-gary-davenport-fantasy-football-2024/Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:43:08 GMTJul 25, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1), running back Bucky Irving (7) during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Trading Jahan Dotson shows rebuilding Commanders aren't waiting for a miracle]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5717650/2024/08/22/commanders-jahan-dotson-trade-eagles/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5717650/2024/08/22/commanders-jahan-dotson-trade-eagles/Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:11:31 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 24: Jahan Dotson #1 of the Washington Commanders looks on before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Finding fantasy football values like Alvin Kamara and Gabe Davis by looking at expected snap count]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5717185/2024/08/22/fatasy-football-2024-snap-count-adp-values/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5717185/2024/08/22/fatasy-football-2024-snap-count-adp-values/Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:28:32 GMTJul 24, 2024; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (0) participates in training camp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Pressure on Anthony Richardson, plus new kickoff, so far]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5716468/2024/08/22/scoop-city-pressure-on-anthony-richardson-tonight/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5716468/2024/08/22/scoop-city-pressure-on-anthony-richardson-tonight/Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:45:17 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 11: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts drops back to pass in the first half during a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dynasty league deep sleepers: In search of the next De'Von Achane and Puka Nacua]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5714666/2024/08/22/dynasty-league-deep-sleepers-fantasy-football-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5714666/2024/08/22/dynasty-league-deep-sleepers-fantasy-football-2024/Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:30:20 GMTINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Jordan Whittington #88 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Would Dak leave for $60 million? 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Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans meet after their game at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What to watch for in Week 2 of the NFL preseason, plus Drake Maye's incompletion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5705130/2024/08/16/week-2-of-the-nfl-preseason-watch-guide-scoop-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5705130/2024/08/16/week-2-of-the-nfl-preseason-watch-guide-scoop-city/Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:05:03 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots passes against pressure from Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. 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