New England Patriots running back James White‘s father, Tyrone, died in a car accident Sunday, the Broward County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. White was inactive for the team’s 35-30 road loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The wreck that killed Tyrone White happened around 1 p.m. ET in Cooper City, Florida, according […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In the aftermath of his Detroit Lions letting a double-digit fourth-quarter lead slip away in a disappointing 2020 Week 1 loss, coach Matt Patricia was asked if there was something about his coaching that led his teams to struggle to close out games. “I don’t think so,” said Patricia, the former New […]
Continue readingEach week of the NFL season, we will identify fantasy football waiver-wire pickups specifically for those of you looking for streaming options in deeper formats (including IDP leagues). These are players available in a majority of ESPN Fantasy leagues, who have enticing matchups in the week ahead that may make them worthy of consideration for […]
Continue readingThe New England Patriots are ranked No. 9 in ESPN’s Football Power Index ahead of the 2020 NFL season. With no preseason games this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Week 1 is the first time we’ll see new acquisitions and rookies for every team. Week 1 will also give us the first NFL games since […]
Continue readingHarris can return after missing three games as part of the NFL’s new injured-reserve rules for the 2020 season. The Patriots promoted undrafted rookie running back J.J. Taylor, of the University of Arizona, from the practice squad to take his spot. Taylor, who also had a strong training camp, has a chance to contribute immediately […]
Continue readingMiller, who missed all of last season with a torn ACL, signed with the Patriots in mid-August. He returned to practice this past week after being on the physically unable to perform list. “We threw him in the fire pretty fast, just because we’re running out of time where you can be very physical in […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, who is projected to have a significant role, has been sidelined with a hand injury that could threaten his availability for the season opener, according to a league source. Harris hasn’t been at the Patriots’ past two practices. He was primed to join Sony Michel […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Cam Newton wasn’t just named the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback on Thursday. He also has been elected a team captain, filling the void created by 18-time captain Tom Brady. Coach Bill Belichick told players that Newton would officially be the team’s starter in a meeting Thursday, a source confirmed to ESPN. […]
Continue readingIt’s the last day of August, which means training camp is nearing its end and real football is on the near horizon. A day after one of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ worst practices of the summer, Tom Brady and the offense were more dialed in Monday. Here’s what you need to know from camps across […]
Continue readingFantasy football rankings are always changing, so below is my updated top 100 for the 2020 season. NOTE: These will be updated throughout the offseason. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> 1. Christian McCaffrey CAR RB1 2. Saquon Barkley NYG RB2 3. Ezekiel Elliott DAL RB3 4. Alvin Kamara NO […]
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