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I have worked in the Fantasy Sports industry since 2000 with CBS Sports, stopping at KFFL/USA Today, OPEN Sports, The Sports Forecaster, VegasInsider.com, RotoExperts.com/FNTSY Sports Network/DailyRoto.com, RotoWire.com, Rotoworld.com, etc. My work has appeared on the official website of the Minnesota Vikings, as well as NFL.com, Yahoo! Sports and FOX Sports. I can't imagine doing anything else. I am also a four-time FSWA Writer of the Year Award winner, and I have been nominated nine times. Thanks for being a reader!
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Cam Sims Turning Heads In D.C.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Cam Sims leads the team with five catches for 131 yards through two preseason games while wowing the crowds gathered at Bon Secours in Richmond during camp. The undrafted rookie has thrown a monkey wrench into the team's depth chart plans. Or a hand grenade. "I think what has happened is... Read More
Zay Jones Running With First-Team Offense
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) returned to practice this week and was immediately inserted on to the first-team offense. The team likely wants him to play a fairly substantial role during the upcoming season. While Jones might be getting looks with the first-team offense, he will have to mature in a hurry if... Read More
Marcus Murphy Praised By Offensive Coordinator
Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy was praised by offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on Thursday. "He's done everything right. He practices the right way and he plays the right way," Daboll said. Murphy is trying to slot in as the No. 4 tailback on the roster behind LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory and Travaris Cadet. He... Read More
David Moore To Get Chance In Return Game
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore will get a chance to return some kicks in the preseason game Friday in Minnesota with RB/KR JD McKissic (foot) sidelined. Moore is battling for a spot on the 53-man roster, so if he can show some versatility in the return game it might push oft-injured Amara Darboh to... Read More
JD McKissic Out At Least One Month
Seattle Seahawks running back JD McKissic (foot) will be sidelined at least four to six weeks due to a foot injury suffered earlier this week during practice. "It's a 4-6 week deal for JD," head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday. "We really miss him, he has been such a spark plug for our club and... Read More
C.J. Prosise To Get Long Look On Friday
Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise is expected to see more playing time in the preseason game on Friday night in Minnesota. He missed the first preseason game, and was limited last week as he makes his way back from a hip injury. "C.J. was very limited in his first game, he's not so limited... Read More
Brandon Marshall To Start In Week 1?
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his best week of practice, head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday. The 34-year-old was limited to a career-low 18 receptions across five games in a New York Giants uniform, as he faced a myriad of injuries including ankle and toe ailments which required corrective surgery. He also battled... Read More
Amara Darboh Out For Friday's Game
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Amara Darboh (clavicle) will not play in Friday's preseason game in Minnesota, as he continues to heal from a clavicle injury. It is believed that the 2017 third-round pick needs to get onto the field soon just to secure a roster spot. Darboh faces plenty of competition from up-and-comers Jaron Brown... Read More
Ricky Seals-Jones Tops Depth Chart For Now
Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones sits atop the team's depth chart, and he isn't facing a lot of resistance from Gabe Holmes, Alec Bloom, Andrew Vollert and Bryce Williams, the other tight ends on the roster. Seals-Jones could potentially see some competition from outside the organization, as the team is expected to give a... Read More
David Johnson Declares Himself Ready For Season
Arizona Johnson running back David Johnson (wrist), returning from a major knee injury, said on Thursday that he is ready for the games to count for real. "The preseason? No. I'm ready for the regular season," Johnson said, when asked about a potential larger workload in Sunday's third preseason tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Fantasy... Read More
Christian Kirk In Catbird Seat For Now
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk appears to be in the driver's seat for the No. 2 receiver job opposite veteran WR Larry Fitzgerald, but he hasn't locked up the job just yet. The rookie is trying to hold off WR Chad Williams, as well as WR Brice Butler (foot), for the job. Head coach... Read More
Brice Butler Looks For Revenge On Sunday
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brice Butler (foot) heads into the preseason game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys with a chance to take on his former team and show them what they're missing. He spent his first three NFL campaigns with a star on his helmet, and he was vocal about the few chances he received... Read More
Corey Davis Showing Off His Versatility
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has dedicated himself to staying healthy this season, changing his diet during the offseason and working hard to take a big step forward into 2018. He has been working before practice working on his releases and doing extra work on the Jugs machine catching extra balls after practice, determined... Read More
Delanie Walker Still On The Sidelines
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (toe) was missing from the practice field yet again on Thursday, the final tune-up before Saturday's crucial third preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walker has been on the mend for a while now, but fantasy owners shouldn't be terribly concerned. The Titans know what he is capable of doing,... Read More
Rishard Matthews Closing In On A Return
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (undisclosed) was able to run routes on the field before practice Thursday. Head coach Mike Vrabel played cornerback opposite the receiver, and said he is looking forward to Matthews coming off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. That return might come very soon, as long as Matthews doesn't... Read More
Antonio Callaway Out, Damion Ratley Takes Advantage
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin) missed practice time on Monday, so fellow rookie wideout Damion Ratley seized the opportunity with extended first-team reps. "To me, I feel more nervous for practice than the game," he said. "Practice is so much faster than the game." The former Texas A&M standout could see a larger... Read More
Full Steam Ahead For Tyrod Taylor As No. 1 QB
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor appears to be hurtling toward making the start in the regular season opener, and he might be under center for the long haul. "Why? I will tell you the reason why: We are learning a new system, and I think Tyrod needs every rep he can get with the ones."... Read More
Baker Mayfield Unlikely For First-Team Reps
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has played well during the preseason, but head coach Hue Jackson doesn't appear closer to giving the rookie first-team reps in a game before the preseason ends. "No. No. No, no, no," the coach said Monday. "Everybody is asking me that a ton of times. Why? I will tell you... Read More
Zane Gonzalez Might Hang Onto His Job
Cleveland Browns placekicker Zane Gonzalez and punter Britton Colquitt might be on the verge of keeping their jobs heading into the regular season. The team brought in placekicker Ross Martin and punter Justin Vogel to challenge, but no one has really grabbed the bull by the horns in training camp or the preseason. "I don't... Read More
Carries For Derrick Henry, Dion Lewis Will Vary
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that the division of carries for running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis will vary from week to week. That's certainly not what fantasy owners want to hear, but it likely will come down to matchups and a hot hand. Vrabel said he would like to see... Read More
Titans Dealing With Several Injuries On D
The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Kalan Reed (foot) on the Reserve/Injured list Monday due to a small broken bone in his foot, a league source said. The team also placed cornerback Tye Smith (upper body) on the IR due to what is believed to be an arm or shoulder injury. It has been a rough... Read More
Isaiah Crowell Takes Part In Full Practice
New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (concussion) was able to take part in a full practice session on Monday. He shed his red non-contact jersey over the weekend and worked in individual drills, but this was his first time back in the team portion of practice since sustaining a concussion in the first preseason... Read More
Source: Two Teams Interested In Teddy Bridgewater
New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is apparently on the trade block, and general manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles haven't refuted that. In fact, a source confirmed that at least two teams expressed interest in trading for Bridgewater, and the club has made it known they'll part with him for the right... Read More
Trumaine Johnson Among Jets Getting Healthier
New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) was able to take part in team drills on Monday after missing the past two days due to a hamstring injury. Starting offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum (foot) and offensive guard Brian Winters (abdomen) were also able to participate in team drills. It's a good sign that the Jets... Read More
Kyle Williams Works On Side With Trainer
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (knee) worked with a trainer on a side field at the team's facility Monday. He remains week-to-week due to a knee injury, but apparently he is making some progress. Williams was joined on the sidelines by safety Kelcie McCray, as well as defensive end Trent Murphy, two defenders battling... Read More
No Practice Monday For LeSean McCoy
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (groin) did not practice Monday due to a sore groin, a team spokesperson confirmed. The injury doesn't sound terribly serious, and it's not unusual for experienced players to receive practice time off, especially during early or mid-week sessions, due to their veteran status. While there is no official status... Read More
AJ McCarron Does Not Have Hairline Fracture
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (collarbone) received good news Monday when it was revealed he does not have a hairline fracture of the collarbone. He is now considered day to day and will return to the practice field once the soreness decreases, although he is in considerable pain and it's uncertain when that return will... Read More
Josh Allen To Start Third Preseason Game
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will start the third preseason game on Sunday night when the Cincinnati Bengals pay a visit to New Era Field in Orchard Park, a source said Monday. The rookie gets the nod over Nathan Peterman and AJ McCarron (collarbone). It's not necessarily a lock that Allen ends up being the... Read More
Jamison Crowder Back On The Practice Field
Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) returned to the practice field after missing a week of action due to a nagging groin injury. He worked out in pads and a helmet on Sunday, and it's possible he might be ready for the all-important third preseason game, or dress rehearsal, Friday night when the Denver... Read More
Jamaal Charles, Orleans Darkwa Still Looking For Work
The Washington Redskins brought in free-agent running backs Orleans Darkwa (Giants) and Jamaal Charles (Broncos) for workouts, but the club elected to ink Adrian Peterson to a one-year deal instead. Darkwa and Charles remain unrestricted free-agents and will stay in the unemployment line for now. Darkwa appeared in 15 games for the New York Giants... Read More
