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Ryan has been a fantasy sports writer since 2002. He has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR and served as a fantasy expert on numerous radio stations in North America. He has won several expert league titles over the years and competed against the very best in the industry.
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Ezekiel Ansah Good To Go
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (groin) will be ready to play in Week 1, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Ansah isn't a great individual defensive player to use in fantasy, but he'll bolster the Seahawks Defense in fantasy. The Seahawks defense isn't worth owning at the moment, but they could be one to... Read More
Rodney Anderson Believed To Have Torn ACL
Cincinnati Bengals running back Rodney Anderson (knee) is believed to have torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee Thursday. Anderson suffered a torn ACL on the same knee in college, and his season is believed to be over. He was in the running for touches behind running backs Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard, but... Read More
Josh Gordon Officially Eligible For Week 1
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon is officially eligible to play in Week 1, according to the NFL. Gordon was conditionally reinstated earlier this month. Quarterback Tom Brady averaged more yards per attempt while targeting Gordon (10.4 yards per attempt) than any player in his illustrious career with a minimum of 30 attempts. Gordon... Read More
Russell Okung Out For Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung (heart) will not be ready for Week 1 due to a pulmonary embolism, according to general manager Tom Telesco. Okung is a big loss for quarterback Philip Rivers' blind side, and tackle Trent Scott has been filling in for him. The 37-year-old has his back against the wall... Read More
Jared Goff Extension Talks Ongoing
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff remains in contract talks on a possible extension, and head coach Sean McVay said he's not worried about the talks becoming a distraction. Goff threw for 4,688 yards with 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2018. He also added two scores on the ground. The offense was decimated by... Read More
Julian Edelman Avoids Injury
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (thumb) landed on his injured thumb and left the preseason finale Thursday, but the team insisted he is OK. Edelman had 74 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games last year. The return of receiver Josh Gordon only makes Edelman more potent. Edelman is a... Read More
Justin Davis Productive In Finale
Los Angeles Rams running back Justin Davis rushed 16 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale Thursday. He also tacked on a 14-yard reception. Davis doesn't figure to see a lot of work if running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown stay healthy. Keep his productivity in your memory bank in... Read More
Kaleb McGary To Play In Finale
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (heart) will play in the preseason finale Thursday. McGary has not played this preseason after recovering from a cardiac-ablation procedure. McGary, who could start at right tackle, is a good run blocker. Running back Devonta Freeman, an RB2 in fantasy, would benefit from the run blocker's presence on the... Read More
Damien Harris Returns To Practice
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday after missing two practices with an undisclosed injury suffered in Saturday's preseason game. Harris combined for 103 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches in the second preseason game and flashed power, vision and soft hands. Harris doesn't have a clear path to much... Read More
Ryan Fitzpatrick Uncertain For Finale
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (illness) is dealing with an illness and may not play in the team's final preseason game. Head coach Brian Flores said the team has a good evaluation of Fitzpatrick, and the final preseason game wouldn't affect that much. Fitzpatrick and quarterback Josh Rosen have been neck and neck for the... Read More
Randall Cobb Adding Wrinkle To Offense
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb lined up at quarterback in the shotgun formation in practice Tuesday. He took some repetitions with the quarterbacks in individual drills to warm up. Cobb was a quarterback in college and has attempted two passes in the NFL. The news doesn't really add anything to his fantasy value, but... Read More
Kareem Hunt Not Allowed At Facility
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt's petition was denied by the NFL to remain with the team during his eight-game suspension for violating the personal-conduct policy, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy. The Browns will have to abide by terms of the policy, and Hunt will attend counseling and workout sessions on his own. Hunt... Read More
Derek Carr Encouraged To Throw Deep
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been encouraged to throw downfield more by head coach Jon Gruden. "The better your receivers are, the more aggressive you are," Gruden said via The Athletic. "And the better your line is, the more vertical shots you can call. We think we are better on the line. We think... Read More
Sheldon Rankins Returning
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (Achilles) is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list Monday. Rankins is a very good interior lineman, but he's not an option in individual defensive player leagues. His impact, though, would strengthen the Saints defensive team profoundly. He stuffs the middle and allows edge rushers... Read More
David Moore to Avoid Injured Reserve
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore (shoulder) received a second opinion and will not be placed on the Reserve/Injured list for the hairline fracture of his humerus. He'll miss the start of the season, but he could return sooner than expected. Moore shouldn't be rostered in single-year leagues at this time. However, he's worth keeping... Read More
Jake Butt Hauls in Two Grabs
Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (knee) caught two passes for 17 yards in the fourth preseason game Saturday. It was his first action since he suffered the third torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee last season. Butt is a talented player that could be worth watching for a backup spot on your fantasy... Read More
Kaleb McGary Returns
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (heart) returned to practice Sunday after recovering from a cardiac ablation procedure. McGary, the team's first-round pick, could start at right tackle. He is a good run blocker, but he doesn't have great lateral quickness to contain elite edge rushers. Running back Devonta Freeman would benefit from a healthy... Read More
Parris Campbell Returns to Field
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (hamstring) returned to practice Monday. Campbell has been out with a hamstring injury since the first week of training camp. He has considerable ground to catch up to serve as the slot receiver to open the season. With quarterback Andrew Luck retiring, Campbell's upside took a hit with the... Read More
Byron Jones on the Mend
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones (hip) could be cleared to return from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list as early as Monday. Jones will likely be eased back on a limited basis, and he seems on track for Week 1. Jones had 67 total tackles and 14 passes defensed in 2018. He isn't much of... Read More
Mike Evans Back at Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (leg) returned to practice Monday. Evans missed a good chunk of time, but he appears on track for Week 1. Evans had a career-high 1,524 receiving yards last season to go with 86 catches and eight touchdowns. He has only missed three games in his career, but he... Read More
Albert Wilson Eyes Week 1
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) is excited to play in Week 1 and said he has been running at full speed in rehabilitation drills. Wilson, a deep threat, is likely to be the team's slot receiver. The murky quarterback situation with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen limits Wilson's fantasy prowess. At best, Wilson... Read More
Trent Williams Unlikely To Be Traded
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (head) is unlikely to be traded, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Williams has had several surgeries to remove a non-cancerous tumor on his head, but he is healthy and available to play. Williams is embattled with the team's medical staff and appears unwilling to play for the team.... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Returns to Practice
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) returned to team drills in practice Monday. Beckham posted 77 catches for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games last season. OBJ can be the best receiver in fantasy, but he has only played 16 games once in his five-year career. There are a ton of... Read More
Julio Jones To Be Full Speed
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot) is expected to be a full-go in practice next week, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Jones is entering his age-30 season with 698 career receptions under his belt. He has dealt with a number of foot injuries, but he continues to be one of the best receivers... Read More
Matt Moore Signs With Chiefs
Free-agent quarterback Matt Moore, who was most recently with the Miami Dolphins, signed an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. Moore will replace quarterback Chad Henne (ankle) as quarterback Patrick Mahomes' backup. Henne was lost over the weekend due to a fractured right ankle. Mahomes is the No. 1 quarterback in fantasy,... Read More
Golden Tate Participating in Practice
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (concussion) is working with the first-team offense without a non-contact jersey in practice Monday. Tate will miss the first four games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. He had 74 catches for 795 yards and four touchdowns with two teams last season.... Read More
Cam Newton Working on the Side
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) worked on the side with trainers in practice Monday. Newton is dealing with a mid-foot sprain, but his activity level is encouraging. Before the injury, Newton was already a shaky QB1 option in fantasy because he's not the same player after the shoulder injury. A mid-foot sprain could be... Read More
Kenyan Drake Back to Work
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (foot) returned to practice Monday. He looked sharp in his cuts during drills. Drake left the door open for Kalen Ballage to usurp him as the lead back, but Ballage didn't do enough with the opportunity. Ballage rushed 12 times for 17 yards in the third preseason game. Drake is... Read More
Kirk Cousins Struggles Mightily
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins went 3-for-13 for 35 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions Saturday in the third preseason game. He was sacked twice and was pressured often in the outing. Cousins had multiple passes batted down at the line of scrimmage. The stat line looks ugly, but it shouldn't serve as much of... Read More
Dalvin Cook Dazzles in Limited Work
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushed twice for 88 yards and one touchdown in the third preseason game Saturday. On one of his rushes, he started left and cut back to the right, breaking tackles on his way to an 85-yard touchdown run. Cook is showing he's all the way back from his torn... Read More
