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Pat Fitzmaurice is the managing editor and a fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros.
 | The startup draft in a dynasty league is a big deal. Once it’s over, you’ll have ample opportunities to trade, and annual rookie drafts will give you the chance to reshape your roster, but the startup draft will largely determine … read more » by in Fantasy4 wks ago |
 | Landing spots change everything. We all have preconceived notions about prospects before the NFL Draft. Some of those notions are completely upended when we discover that teams were higher or lower on those prospects than we were. We’ll also have … read more » by in FantasyThu, Apr 18 |
 | NFL running backs don’t get paid enough for being human battering rams, so they have my sympathies. That said, running back is not the most important position in dynasty leagues, and I don’t want to build a dynasty team around … read more » by in FantasyFri, Apr 5 |
 | After months of rumors, the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday morning agreed to trade veteran WR Stefon Diggs, a 2024 sixth-round pick, and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. The Texans add … read more » by in FantasyWed, Apr 3 |
 | Patrick Mahomes is getting another weapon, and it’s a fast one. Former Cardinals WR Marquise Brown has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $11M, according to multiple reports. Let’s examine the immediate implications … read more » by in FantasyFri, Mar 15 |
 | There were rumblings at the start of the NFL’s legal tampering period that Steelers WR Diontae Johnson was on the trade block. And on Tuesday evening, news broke that Pittsburgh was trading the veteran WR to the Carolina Panthers. Let’s … read more » by in FantasyWed, Mar 13 |
 | WR Darnell Mooney has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Falcons in which he will provide another weapon for the newly acquired Kirk Cousins. He joins a strong cast of playmakers, including WR Drake London, RB Bijan Robinson, and … read more » by in FantasyTue, Mar 12 |
 | The surprise of the day on Monday was the Packers agreeing to a deal with former Raiders RB Josh Jacobs. Shortly after that deal was reported, news dropped that Green Bay was moving on from longtime RB Aaron Jones. Jones … read more » by in FantasyTue, Mar 12 |
 | Browns TE David Njoku has been activated from the COVID-19 list and practiced on Thursday, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal. Nate Ulrich via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) returned to practice on a limited basis on Thursday, according to Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Michael Gehlken via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | Lions RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) was held out of Lions practice on Thursday. Benjamin Raven via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | T.J. Hockenson did not take part in the open part of Lions practice on Thursday, according to Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman. Tim TwentymanThu, Dec 16 |
 | Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says DT Kenny Clark has been added to the COVID-19 list. Stacy Dales via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | Chargers WR Mike Williams' "close contact" with COVID-positive Keenan Allen came on Monday, So Williams could be cleared to return to the team on Saturday and play against the Giants on Sunday. |
 | Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports that Broncos RB says "I feel like I’ll be able to go" in Week 14. Gordon missed Denver's Week 13 loss to Kansas City with a hip injury. Nick Kosmider on TwitterThu, Dec 9 |
 | Down to just two healthy running backs, the Packers brought in former Lions RB Kerryon Johnson for a workout on Tuesday. Aaron Jones sustained a sprained MCL in Week 10, and Kylin Hill tore his ACL in Week 8, leaving A.J. Dillon and former UDFA Patrick Taylor as the only healthy members of Green Bay's RB corps. Rob Demovsky on TwitterWed, Nov 17 |
