We got our ESPN Fantasy analysts and contributors together for a 12-team, PPR mock. The larger league exposes the lack of quality depth at some positions, which makes for a decidedly different draft experience than the standard, 10-team variety. This mock draft featured (in order of first-round selection): Mike Clay, Matt Bowen, Field Yates, Marcel […]
Continue readingThe Niners and Thomas agreed to terms on a one-year deal Monday, a source told ESPN. Thomas gives the Niners the veteran tight end option behind Kittle they have been seeking for most of the offseason after losing Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. Thomas comes to San Francisco […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. C.J. Stroud explains to Pat McAfee how important it is for him to be authentic to his character. (1:17) HOUSTON — The 2023 offseason went as well as the Houston Texans’ could have hoped. General manager Nick Caserio’s bevy of activity started with hiring DeMeco Ryans, who barely missed out on […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Eric Moody reflects on C.J. Stroud‘s successful rookie season and explains why he has Stroud firmly on the QB1 radar next season. (0:54) HOUSTON — All it took was being in the huddle once for Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins to feel the franchise shifting. Collins saw how his new […]
Continue readingNow that the playoff contenders have separated themselves from the pretenders, there’s plenty to look back on. From the best play that didn’t count to the angriest running style and more, here are some superlatives from the regular season. Las Vegas Raiders Virtual postgame barbs have become a weekly exchange in the NFL that are […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter, Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark discuss Derek Barnett being picked up by the Texans. (0:53) HOUSTON — On Sunday, the Houston Texans trailed 24-14 with seven minutes remaining against the Jacksonville Jaguars when rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud drove them down the field and threw a touchdown to receiver Nico […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter, Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark discuss Derek Barnett being picked up by the Texans. (0:53) The Houston Texans claimed defensive end Derek Barnett from waivers. Barnett was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday after being selected by the team in the first round of the 2017 draft. In […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith is full of praise for C.J. Stroud and weighs in on his MVP candidacy. (1:34) HOUSTON — Finding ways to overcome adversity has been the theme for the Houston Texans this season. Whether it was missing four starters on the offensive line against the Pittsburgh Steelers and still […]
Continue readingSEATTLE — Jason Myers sent the Seattle Seahawks to a 29-26 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Lumen Field when he hit a 43-yard field goal in the final seconds. That kick also sent Week 10 of the NFL season into the record books. The Seahawks’ win over Washington was the fifth game […]
Continue readingWith Pierce out, the Texans needed to keep active Dare Ogunbowale, who wound up being their backup running back and emergency kicker. Ogunbowale is expected to continue in that dual role Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals as the Texans try to continue their resurgence. Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn was placed on injured reserve Saturday and […]
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