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Tier One: Difference Makers Aaron Rodgers (QB1) > Tom Brady (QB2) > Cam Newton (QB3) > Deshaun Watson (QB4) Overview: Tier-one signal callers are rare difference makers at fantasy’s most-replaceable position. Waiting for the double-digit rounds is optimal in start-one-quarterback leagues,

Saints left tackle Terron Armstead rattles off travel destinations that – unfortunately for him – have nothing to do with the kind of jet-setting leisure a big NFL contract affords. Rather, New Orleans’ second-highest-paid offensive player has been on a protracted search for answers about how to

It could be argued tight end is unusually deep this season. What plus-sized targets could yield a handsome return on investment? Our fanalysts offer their favorite picks.

There’s no questioning C.J. Prosise’s talent, only his ability to remain on the football field. The third-year running back for the Seattle Seahawks has been plagued by injuries throughout his first two years in the NFL. From serious ailments like a fractured scapula, broken wrist bone and

Connor Allen dives into the Seahawks running back debate and more in Thursday’s dose.

The NFL saw four of its head referees and 10 officials in total retire this offseason. The league continually needs to find referees capable of handling the professional game to take over when such retirements that place. As part of the NFL’s Officiating Development Program, the league brings in several

Jerry Kramer’s legacy now includes the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he might always be best remembered for his “Ice Bowl” block.

Editor’s note: The NFL distributed this fact sheet on its new helmet rule on August 1, 2018. FACT SHEET – USE OF THE HELMET The Rule: As approved by NFL clubs in March, it is a foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent. Contact [more]

Rich Hribar takes a look at the running back aftermath of 2017 and the landscape for 2018 fantasy purposes.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has signed a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “To Vikings fans and everybody, you guys are stuck with me for a little longer,” Diggs said with a smile in a video posted on the team’s Twitter account. A fifth-round selection

Morgan Moses confirmed what anybody that’s watched the Redskins offense during training camp has seen: The playbook has grown.

Recent contracts from receivers might be driving up the Giants’ price to sign Odell Beckham.

Larry Fitzgerald is a historically great PPR option.

Defensive lineman Shaneil Jenkins has signed with the New York Jets, according to ESPN. Jenkins is an undrafted free agent who has spent time with the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers over the past two seasons but has yet to appear in a regular season game. He had

The first significant training camp injury for 2018 hit the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, as cornerback Jason Verrett suffered a torn Achilles during a conditioning test at training camp and is likely out for the season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Verrett, 27, missed the majority of the past

The NFL has put ticket sales on hold, and is making contingency plans in case the venue for a scheduled game isn’t ready. According to the Times of London, the NFL has secured the option to play the Oct. 14 game between the Raiders and Seahawks at Wembley Stadium, in case the new Tottenham Hotspur [more

The Alliance of American Football has collected a wide array of former NFL coaches and personnel men. Now they’re adding one of the most disappointing draft picks of the last decade, who is still hoping for another shot. Via Matt Zenitz of AL.com, former Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson is

The Saints lost in the most crushing way possible in last season’s playoffs. But they have the talent to go all the way this season.

Chicago Bears first-round pick Roquan Smith is one of only four first-rounders who have yet to sign a contract.

After a stunning season in which the Jaguars almost made a Super Bowl, what can they do for an encore?

Again, there is no perfect solution to the national anthem issue, but if the NFL decided to simply follow the college model, it sure would be better than whatever its come up with thus far.

Norv Turner should revitalize Greg Olsen after an injury-hampered 2017, and his scheme fits Cam Newton’s skills.

Art Stapleton analyzes where the NY Giants offense stands in advance of training camp Players from the New York Giants will not be fined or suspended by the team if they choose to kneel in protest of social and racial injustice during the national anthem on game day, co-owner Steve Tisch told The Hollywood

New York Jets wide receiver ArDarius Stewart is facing a two-game suspensionfor violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, NFL Networkreported Friday.

After undergoing surgery on his right knee, Deshaun Watson is set to return to work with his team-mates at the Houston Texans.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl last season. Does it get any better than that? It’s possible.

The American Flag Football championship ended with a matchup between amateurs and pros … and the result was surprising.

With a roster full of Pro Bowlers, the Los Angeles Chargers might be ready to contend.

In the land of wishy-washy, public relations-driven policy, Ross is sitting on the throne this week.

It’s going to be a long, contentious season for the NFL, which walked its foolish self directly into this public relation punch in the face.