After only three running backs topped the 30-point mark in the first four weeks of the NFL season in ESPN standard fantasy football scoring, four topped 30 points in Week 5. It’s probably fair to say three of them did largely what was expected, as each was ranked among the top 10 entering the season. […]
Continue readingMIAMI — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa practiced Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his ribs in Week 2. Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve after suffering the injury in the Dolphins’ loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 19 and has missed the past three games. Miami designated him to return Tuesday, and coach […]
Continue readingThe Week 6 NFL schedule for the 2021 season is stacked with great matchups, and we got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, of course, final score picks. Additionally, ESPN […]
Continue readingWeek 4 of the 2021 NFL season saw more exciting finishes and statement victories. The Chiefs bounced back with a huge win over the Eagles, while the Bills shut out the Texans. The Colts finally got their first win of the season, and the Cowboys’ offense handled the Panthers’ great defense, scoring 36 points in […]
Continue readingTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Alabama quarterback Blake Sims can still remember the feeling of that November night back in 2014, when he and the offense were standing on the field in overtime at LSU. With his mind and heart racing, and the roar of the Tiger Stadium crowd ringing in his ears, he shot a […]
Continue readingLooking to make a trade but not sure where to start? New in the ESPN App, the Trade Assistant is a matchmaking tool that assesses your team needs and depth versus every other team in your league and suggests trades for fantasy managers to either propose or dismiss. During the past week, no qualified player […]
Continue readingWhen looking at the NFL Power Rankings, it’s never too early to evaluate the quarterback position. And it’s always welcome, as talking about them never gets old. So this week, we had our NFL Nation reporters look at ESPN Stats & Info’s Total QBR figures and use those numbers to tell the quarterbacking stories of […]
Continue readingOne already is in a hall of fame. Another is in mom’s possession. The 2021 draft class of first-round skill players has come out firing. Each of the five quarterbacks and the first three wide receivers selected were responsible for touchdowns in Week 1. The first running back taken, Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers, […]
Continue readingThe Buffalo Bills are -400 favorites in the AFC East, which was expected to be much more competitive than it’s current form. Both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots have quarterback issues, so it sure looks like the Bills will circle the wagons fairly easily. As I laid out last week, 11 of the […]
Continue readingFirst, we went to Teicher to ask about what he expects Gordon’s role to be. Teicher: I would expect Gordon to be WR2 as soon as he’s up to speed on the offense. I would also expect him to get more targets than any Chiefs receiver other than Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce once that […]
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