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Raiders | Carter Bradley let go Mon Jul 14, 05:15 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Carter Bradley was waived Monday, July 14.
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Panthers | Bryce Young under pressure Mon Jul 14, 12:25 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young must prove he's the franchise quarterback or else Carolina 'might have to pivot at the position for 2026,' in the opinion of Panthers Wire's Anthony Rizzuti.
| Footballguys view: As Rizzuti reminded readers, Young put a slow start to 2024 behind him with a strong resurgence down the stretch. He totaled 2,327 yards, 20 touchdowns, and six picks over the final 10 outings. From a fantasy perspective, Young really picked up the pace after the Panthers' Week 11 bye. He averaged over 21 fantasy points per game across seven starts. He was QB6 over that stretch. So he may have something to prove in Carolina, but for fantasy investors looking for a cheap QB2 with upside, Young, currently going as QB24 in Round 13, fits the bill. |
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Ravens | Mark Andrews made most of targets Sat Jul 12, 11:56 AM
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews was targeted 69 times in 2024, and QB Lamar Jackson had a 140.9 pass rating on those throws.
| Footballguys view: Even though we're all waiting for a breakout season from Isaiah Likely, Andrews is still there as the top tight end in Baltimore. He struggled at times last year, but Andrews still has the trust of Jackson. There were rumblings about Andrews being a trade target before the draft, but nothing came to fruition. In the final year of his contract, Andrews is still a mid-range TE1 for fantasy purposes. |
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Vikings | Max Brosmer earns praise from coach Sat Jul 12, 10:27 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer earned praise from head coach Kevin O'Connell during organized team activities for his decision making and ability to grasp the team's offense. 'I think Max is as smart as any young player that I've been around,' O'Connell said, 'from a standpoint of (the fact that he) really hadn't been exposed to a lot of reps this spring but his ownership of the information (is) kind of right on par.'
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Bengals | Joe Burrow eyeing rare feat Thu Jul 10, 01:10 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is attempting to become only the seventh quarterback since the merger to lead the league in touchdown passes in consecutive seasons. He would join Terry Bradshaw (1981-82), Dan Marino (1984-86), Jim Everett (1988-89), Steve Young (1992-94), Brett Favre (1995-97) and Drew Brees (2008-09 and 2011-12).
| Footballguys view: Burrow has the talent to do that, and he's got one of the league's best group of pass-catching weapons around him. Add in the fact the Bengals defense should struggle, and that means the offense is going to have to put their foot on the gas. Burrow has a current ADP of QB4 and is going off the board in the third or fourth round in many drafts. |
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Titans | Cam Ward thrilled to have Calvin Ridley on his side Wed Jul 9, 11:44 AM
Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley moves and cuts in a way that rookie QB Cam Ward has never seen any receiver move and cut before.'(Ridley is) different. How he moves, everything. Now that I see what a receiver is supposed to be like, that's why I'm glad that Eli (Elic Ayomanor), Chim (Chimere Dike), Strep (Xavier Restrepo), Bryce (Oliver), all the guys in that room, I'm glad they got him because I ain't never threw to no receiver like him, who move like him, can cut like him ... he ain't selfish either. He wants the rookies, all of us, to do better than him because he's gonna end up getting his one-on-ones,' Ward said recently.Ridley's career has become a bit of an odyssey in recently, most of which is through no fault of his own. The primary thing that held him back last year was lackluster quarterback play. In 2023, he was forced into more of an X role due to injuries when his skill set is a better fit as a 'Z.' He missed 2022 due to a gambling suspension and only played five games the season before, making his 90-1,374-9 season in 2020 a bit of a distant memory. With Ward expected to raise the level of quarterback play in Tennessee, Ridley could easily be a top-20 receiver in fantasy this season.
| Footballguys view: Ward is an exciting quarterback, and the no.1 overall pick is going to be fun to watch - even through the learning curve that will be his rookie season. Finding his favorite targets in training camp and the preseason could benefit Fantasy GMs out there, especially because some will overlook the Titans passing game. The Titans could be hot-and-cold this year, depending on Ward's progress as a rookie, so if you want to take that ride, then Ridley could pay off in those hot weeks. |
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott fully healthy Tue Jul 8, 11:26 AM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) declared himself fully healthy Tuesday, July 8, and ready to go for training camp, pending one more checkup with the team doctors.
| Footballguys view: Prescott, who turns 31 at the end of the month, suffered a season-ending hamstring tear in Week 9 last season. But he was able to participate in much of the Cowboys' offseason program, telling reporters in May that he'd been cleared for everything but contact. Remember, Prescott has finished as a QB1 six times in his career -- every year he's played a full 16- or 17-game season. He led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes and finished as QB3 as recently as 2023. He's being drafted as QB14 in the tenth round this year. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins felt misled Tue Jul 8, 10:20 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he felt a little 'misled' when the Falcons took QB Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, in the first episode of Netflix's 'Quarterback.' Cousins said he was aware the Falcons might draft a quarterback, but definitely not that high. He wasn't informed about the Penix pick until a phone call by offensive coordinator Zac Robinson while Atlanta was on the clock. 'Certainly, if I had the information around free agency, it certainly would've affected my decision,' Cousins said on the first episode of the season. 'I had no reason to leave Minnesota with how much we loved it there if both teams are going to be drafting a quarterback high. But I've also learned in 12 years in this league that you're not entitled to anything. It's all about being able to earn your spot and prove yourself.'
| Footballguys view: Cousins led the Falcons to a 6-3 start last season before taking a hard hit to his right arm in Week 10. The Falcons' season took a sharp downward turn beginning with that game. They eventually benched Cousins in Week 16. Penix took over and played solidly, though the team went 1-2 in those games and missed the playoffs. For now, Cousins will serve as the backup to Penix. But Atlanta would surely listen to trade offers if they're out there, with the hope that a team is willing to take on a chunk of his guaranteed $27.5Â million salary. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield successful against blitz Tue Jul 8, 12:24 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw 17 touchdowns against the blitz during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: PewterReport's Adam Slivon added to this by noting that in 220 drop-backs when blitzed, Mayfield completed 73.3% of his passes with 17 touchdowns to just four interceptions. His ability to distribute the ball quickly and efficiently has drastically improved since entering the NFL. Mayfield, who finished last season as QB4, is currently being drafted as QB7 in Round 7. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young works out with teammates Tue Jul 8, 12:15 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young worked out with several of the team's pass catchers last week. WR Tetairoa McMillan, WR Xavier Legette, WR Adam Thielen, WR David Moore, WR Jimmy Horn Jr., WR Kobe Hudson and TE Ja'Tavion Sanders were among the pass catchers at the workout.
| Footballguys view: The group linked up in Minnesota this past week to work with Ryan Englebert of ETS Performance. Young finished last season with a strong run, so the work they're putting in this week could give the third-year QB a jumpstart when the Panthers hit the field at training camp later this month. The team's rookies report back to Charlotte on July 21 and veterans on July 22. |
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Chargers | Trey Lance on CFL radar Mon Jul 7, 11:06 AM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Trey Lance's CFL negotiation rights went to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
| Footballguys view: In the CFL, that list permits players from that league to â€"claim†a player's rights on the off chance the player elects to leave the NFL or other league and go play football in the CFL's realm. The Chargers signed Lance in April, inking the former third-overall pick to a one-year deal to put him in a competition with Taylor Heinicke for a depth chart spot behind Justin Herbert. Should Lance ever choose to go North, he'll suit up for the Roughriders. |
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders on CFL list Mon Jul 7, 11:04 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' CFL negotiation rights were acquired by the Toronto Argonauts.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com noted, this isn't a surprising development. The Argonauts have held his rights since late April, after Sanders fell to pick No. 144 in the draft. If it comes to playing North of the border, that means things will have gone very poorly for him in Cleveland, and possibly elsewhere. It will also put the kibosh on any possible fantasy value Sanders might have held. |
Bengals | Joe Burrow's right wrist not fully healed Sun Jul 6, 10:39 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) said during the club's mandatory minicamp last month that he hasn't fully recovered from season-ending surgery performed on his right wrist in November 2023. '(In 2024), I still wasn't quite back to throwing it the way that I expect,' he said. 'It's improved this year and it will continue to improve. As long as I keep making those reps, taking the extra time to get that rhythm back, it will continue to improve.'
| Footballguys view: Burrow was nearly an elite fantasy quarterback last year, and that was with some offensive line problems and Tee Higgins missing five games. If the line improves, Higgins stays healthy, and Burrow's wrist feels better, he could be even better, but fantasy drafters are onto him, as Burrow is going closer to the elite tier headed by Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson than he has before. He could end up being the #1 fantasy quarterback in 6 point per pass touchdown leagues. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield thrived on short stuff in 2024 Fri Jul 4, 01:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield accumulated 967 yards passing on throws completed behind the line of scrimmage in 2024 - the second-highest mark by any quarterback since 2018, according to Nex Gen Stats. Only Patrick Mahomes had more such passing yards in a season (1,058 in 2018).
| Footballguys view: Expect more of the same this year as new Bucs OC Josh Grizzard isn't going to reinvent the wheel. Mayfield needs to cut down on his interceptions (he led the NFL with 16 last year), but he was the no.3 fantasy quarterback in 2024 (standard-scoring leagues). While we're not projecting him for 41 touchdowns, Mayfield should still pass for around 4,200 yards and 30-35 touchdowns this season. Those projections make him a top-10 fantasy quarterback for 2025. |
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Giants | Russell Wilson impressed Fri Jul 4, 10:48 AM
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson was the most impressive on the field in front of the media, according to one Giants insider.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is the heavy favorite to start Week 1, but he is unlikely to be the starter in Week 18. Last year he was strong at the beginning of his tenure as the Steelers quarterback, but by the postseason looked like someone ripe for replacement. In a best case scenario for fantasy, Jameis Winston would take over if that happens again this year, but head coach Brian Daboll will probably be more inclined to start first round pick Jaxson Dart. |
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Titans | Cam Ward learning lessons Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward said he is learning to move defenders with his eyes and adjusting to the closing speed of defenders.
| Footballguys view: We'll be watching the camp reports on Ward closely to project how rough that first month will be for the #1 overall pick. He opens with Denver, the Rams, Indianapolis, and Houston, not exactly a cake walk. Don't be surprised if he has a rough start in both NFL and fantasy terms. Ward is going off of the board as QB25 per the latest Footballguys ADP, which reflects the hesitation to use him early in lineups - even in superflex leagues. |
Saints | Tyler Shough among 30 unsigned second round picks, expects to sign before camp Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
New Orleans Saints second-round draft choice QB Tyler Shough said he expects to sign his rookie contract before the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Jayden Higgins and Carson Schwesinger were the first two picks of the second round and they became the first two second rounder to get full guaranteed contracts. Now, Shough, and the other 29 second round picks remain unsigned as they seek fully guaranteed deals. This should get resolved before camp, but Shough's case might be more difficult because as a potential starting quarterback, he has the best case of the remaining unsigned picks to get a fully guaranteed deal. We'll be watching this as Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, and RJ Harvey - all slated to play big roles this year, if not become the starting running backs for their teams - are among the unsigned players. |
Jets | Justin Fields showing off his arm Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields has been making throws on the level of Aaron Rodgers, according to CB Sauce Gardner. 'And it's like Justin had made a few throws where I'm like, 'OK, he really been in the lab, for real,'' Gardner said.
| Footballguys view: Fields is a QB1 for Fantasy GMs because of his rushing ability. He's a low-end QB1, but there's an upside if he develops as a passer. Fields will be running a more creative offense than he did with the Steelers last year. ESPN's Rich Cimini reports the Jets offense under OC Tanner Engstrand will have a â€"Lions flavor to it.†|
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers working with teammates Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has been working out with several of his receivers and tight ends in Malibu.
| Footballguys view: It's offseason "fluff" time when all the reports are about quarterbacks holding camps with their receivers away from the facility. It's no surprise that a veteran like Rodgers is doing this, especially since he needs all the time he can get to build chemistry with his new teammates. Rodgers with Steelers OC Arthur Smith is somewhat of an odd pairing, and we've got him as a low-end QB2 for the 2025 season. |
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Saints | QBs working out with receivers Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
New Orleans Saints QBs Tyler Shough, Jake Haener and Hunter Dekkers worked out with WR Chris Olave, WR Rashid Shaheed, WR Brandin Cooks and other pass catchers earlier this week. QB Spencer Rattler did not attend because of a previous commitment, but Cooks said he worked out with Rattler earlier in the offseason and another throwing session is expected before training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have a bad quarterback situation, and that could hold back the numbers of the passing game in 2025. Shough, the rookie who played in college for seven years, is in line to be the starter but offers limited upside. The best player from the Saints passing game (Olave) is going off the board at WR35 due to the question marks about any of the Saints quarterbacks (and his injury concerns). |
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Lions | Jared Goff plays well in second half of 2024 Wed Jul 2, 03:35 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff threw for 2,789 yards and 23 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season. He threw for 1,840 yards and 14 touchdowns during the first half.
| Footballguys view: Goff proved exceptional at reading defenses, making quick decisions, and letting his playmakers do the heavy lifting. Those attributes contributed to his QB7 finish last year. This year, he is being drafted as QB10 in the ninth round. A reminder: Goff has finished in the top 10 (including a QB7 finish in 2023 and winding up as QB10 in 2022) in the last three years. Although he has a new offensive coordinator this season, the price seems plenty reasonable. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams productive in final quarter Wed Jul 2, 03:33 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams threw for 1,108 yards and 10 touchdowns in the fourth quarter of games during the 2024 season. He finished the season with 20 passing touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Although he finished 2024 as QB14, Williams had multiple weeks in QB1 territory. The then-rookie had three top-five weeks at his position. He scored well over 20 points in all three (24.9 points in Week 12, 26.1 points in Week 13, and 24.8 points in Week 16). So, we've seen Williams' upside, and the last three seasons offer ample evidence of new coach and play caller Ben Johnson's ability to get the most out of the position. Williams is being drafted as QB12 in Round 9. |
Jaguars | Make or break season for Trevor Lawrence? Wed Jul 2, 12:43 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence possesses the 'tools to be a top-10 quarterback,' in the opinion of Jeff Howe of The Athletic, if Lawrence can reach his potential under new head coach Liam Coen. If the pairing fails, however, it will lead to an 'organizational reset.'
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Browns | Deshaun Watson to begin practicing around midseason? Wed Jul 2, 12:38 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) could be ready to practice sometime in October, according to a source via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| Footballguys view: Cabot went on to note the Browns won't even entertain the notion of activating Watson, who will start the season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, until doctors have cleared him to play. Even then, it seems like a long shot for him to land on the active roster this season, let alone see game action. In the meantime, sources tell Cabot that Watson has been awesome inside the quarterback and meeting rooms, helping the four quarterbacks vying for the starting job -- Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. |
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Giants | Good start critical for Russell Wilson? Tue Jul 1, 01:40 AM
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson faces a daunting first four weeks with games against the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers. If Wilson looks 'competent' and wins 'at least one' game during that four-game stretch 'he could start all of 2025,' in the opinion of The Athletic's Jacob Robinson. If not, however, Robinson suggests that rookie QB Jaxson Dart 'could start earlier than anticipated.'
| Footballguys view: Wilson's QB30 Footballguys projection is indicative of his job security here. Nobody should be investing in him -- or Dart, for that matter -- in redraft formats. We'll continue to monitor this situation and make necessary adjustments, but as Robinson suggests, a move is unlikely until well into the season. |
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence working out with WRs Tue Jul 1, 12:06 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence recently participated in workouts with WRs Brian Thomas Jr., WR/CB Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, one of the crucial elements of the Jaguars' offense under Liam Coen will be multiplicity. At the receiver position, this means having Thomas, Brown, and Hunter all able to line up across the formation, attack different levels of the field, and do so in various ways. There's a level of unpredictability that the offense gains when each wideout can fill a variety of roles. But the QB needs to be in sync with his receivers, and the extra work they're putting in together in June and July will ensure that's the case this fall. |
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49ers | Niners confident in backup QB Mon Jun 30, 10:04 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones has 'a lot of traits' the team looks for in a starting quarterback, according to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak. 'I think Mac's capable of being a starter in this league,' Kubiak said.
| Footballguys view: As an unrestricted free agent in March, Jones wanted a chance to play for a coach who has a track record of squeezing the most from his quarterbacks. Kyle Shanahan was the obvious choice. There are no guarantees for Jones, but before signing with the Niners, he noted the ascent of Sam Darnold, another former high draft pick who struggled elsewhere, went to San Francisco, subsequently enjoyed success with the Vikings, and signed a sizable free-agent deal with the Seahawks. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix says Kirk Cousins supportive Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. said Kirk Cousins has been supportive of him since he entered the NFL and that has not changed since he has taken over as the starter.
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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow threw for 2,925 yards and 28 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season. He threw for 1,993 yards and 15 touchdowns in the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Burrow was without Tee Higgins for three of the first eight games, and only threw three passing touchdowns in those games. Burrow had a streak of eight straight games with at least three passing touchdowns that started in Week 9, six of those came when Higgins returned from his second injury absence in Week 11. After moving closer to the elite quarterback tier in fantasy drafts, it's clear Higgins will need to stay healthy for Burrow to live up to the highest fantasy ADP of his career. |
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Browns | CLE not expected to trade either rookie QB Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
The Cleveland Browns are unlikely to trade QB Dillon Gabriel or QB Shedeur Sanders before the beginning of the regular season, even though neither of them is expected to win the starting job, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
| Footballguys view: The team believes in Gabriel despite the limitations to his game, and Sanders has a great pure-passer skill set. It was an interesting approach to take both in the same draft, and that's a strategy that has worked before in various ways (Robert Griffin, Kirk Cousins anyone?). We think Joe Flacco begins the season as the starter, but there's a good chance that both Gabriel and Sanders see the field in 2025. This quarterback situation is a bit of a mess, so keep that in mind when considering all Browns skill position players for your fantasy team. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield terrific in fourth quarter Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw for 1,123 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions during the fourth quarter of games last season.
| Footballguys view: Reports earlier this year indicated new Bucs OC Josh Grizzard â€"won't try to reinvent the wheel.†Mayfield was fantastic last year with now Jagaurs HC Liam Coen running the offense. It should be a rinse-and-repeat program this year for Mayfield, and that's got the attention of Fantasy GMs. His 41 touchdowns and 4,500 passing yards helped make him the no.3 fantasy quarterback in 2024 (standard leagues). Mayfield is a low-end QB1 in 2025 with the ability to crack the top-5 again. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix better in second half of 2024 Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix 21 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season compared to only eight touchdowns during the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Four games into his rookie season, Nix had four interceptions and one touchdown (which he threw in Week 4). Then, Nix started to take hold of the Sean Payton offense. The two are a great fit for each other, and that's the secret in the NFL. Payton made sure to get more weapons around Nix in year two like TE Evan Engram, RB JK Dobbins, and rookie RB RJ Harvey and WR Pat Bryant. Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history after the slow start, and his future looks even brighter in 2025. He's a low-end QB1 with upside. |
Rams | Matthew Stafford struggled around goal line Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed only 41 percent of his passes inside the 10-yard line during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: The Rams got Stafford signed to a two-year extension earlier this offseason, and now they need to get the most from the veteran quarterback. He's not the elite-level passer he used to be, but Stafford is perfect for the Sean McVay offense full of Shanahan concepts (play-action, zone-blocking). Projecting him for around 4,000 yards passing with 24 touchdowns (and around 10 interceptions) seems right, and that makes him a QB2 for Fantasy GMs. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray eyeing more running opportunities in 2025 Fri Jun 27, 02:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray anticipates running more often than he has in recent seasons in 2025, according to Johnny Venerable of the PHNX Cardinals podcast.'(Kyler Murray) told us on our show a month ago ... He wants to run more, will run more this year. Take that for what it's worth. ... I think his numbers will be closer to that 2020 season - both passing and rushing. I don't know if he'll ever get back to those rushing yards (819), but a good year for Kyler on the ground (in 2025) would 500-plus yards and five-plus touchdowns,' Venerable said.
| Footballguys view: Murray has said that his knee was bothering him at times last year even though it was almost two years removed from a 2022 ACL tear. He has been disappointing in fantasy leagues, but his ADP still reflects his previous demonstrated upside. A return to form as a runner would raise Murray's weekly ceiling and make his floor games and inconsistencies as a passer more tolerable. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye compared to Trevor Lawrence Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye's 'athleticism and big arm give him a high-end ceiling like that of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, who I think has better play in his future,' according to Pro Football Focus' John Kosko
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels hoping to avoid slump Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has been working with head coach Dan Quinn to make sure opposing defenses aren't able to key in on any of Daniels' tendencies.
| Footballguys view: Daniels was hyperefficient as a passer last year, especially in the short passing game, so opposing defenses will probably try to force him to hold the ball longer, although he was also effective on extended plays. He can be even better year two, as his performance slumped when he was banged up for a multi-game stretch in the middle of the season. The team also added a top-notch left tackle in Laremy Tunsil and a quality run after catch veteran in Deebo Samuel. Daniels is going off of the board as QB3 after Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, per Footballguys ADP. |
Saints | Tyler Shough unlikely to be overwhelmed Thu Jun 26, 04:15 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough said he does not think things will affect him much during his rookie season because of the various things he had to deal with during his college career.
| Footballguys view: Shough played so long in college football that he tossed passes to Saints teammate TE Juwan Johnson at Oregon (and Johnson is entering year 5 of his NFL career). In addition to the Ducks, Shough also played at Texas Tech and finished his career at Louisville. After seven years in college, Shough only got 32 starts...mainly due to transferring and injuries. He's competing for the starting job in New Orleans, and with only Spencer Rattler (and Jake Haener) to beat out, he might be the favorite to win the job. |
Rams | LAR expected to add Dresser Winn Thu Jun 26, 04:09 PM
Free-agent QB Dresser Winn (UFL) is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Rams.
| Footballguys view: This is Winn's third stint with the Rams. An undrafted free agent for the Rams out of UT Martin in 2022, Winn had to go to Canada (Edmonton Elks) and the UFL (Memphis Showboats) to get on the field. In between playing in the CFL and the UFL, Winn has been with the Rams. |
Titans | Cam Ward not afraid Thu Jun 26, 09:45 AM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward 'didn't shy away from throws' during minicamp, according to head coach Brian Callahan.
| Footballguys view: It's not in Ward's DNA to be scared of anything on the football field. He's a fearless passer and will attack downfield in coverage. That's a fine asset and a double-edged sword for the rookie. Ward and the Titans have arguably the best defense in the league (Broncos) as their opponent in Week 1. Get ready for Pat Surtain and company to have plenty of opportunities against the rookie quarterback. |
Jets | Justin Fields putting in the work Thu Jun 26, 09:45 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields has been a 'workaholic' this offseason, according to offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. 'He comes in early, he's here late, and he's trying to digest everything and download all the information and do things the right way,' Engstrand said.
| Footballguys view: Fields has a chip on his shoulder, and that could benefit the Jets and Fantasy GMs out there. With his rushing ability, Fields is automatically a potential QB1 from a fantasy perspective. Add in the talent around him on offense like WR Garrett Wilson, and Fields could finish the season as a top-12 fantasy quarterback. If you're streaming quarterbacks, Fields is certainly an option you can get later in your drafts. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers to craft gameplan with Arthur Smith Thu Jun 26, 12:05 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers plans to spend time with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to find a 'middle ground' between Rodgers' 'pass-happy' approach and Smith's 'run-heavy' play-calling, according to The Athletic's Mike DeFabo.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers finished second in the NFL in pass attempts last season while Smith called the fourth-most running plays. It will be a different look for Rodgers this season, and that will include fewer passing attempts. However, expect Rodgers to thrive on play-action passing if/when the Steelers are running the ball effectively. |
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Vikings | Coaching staff pushing J.J. McCarthy Wed Jun 25, 12:45 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was given 'lengthy call sheets before practices' and 'was responsible for calls at the line of scrimmage' during offseason activities, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis, who writes that McCarthy threw the ball with accuracy and that his arm strength 'stood out.' Lewis adds that the coaching staff hope that making things more difficult during the offseason program will 'supercharge' McCarthy's growth in 2025.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy's arm talent and athleticism were obvious in college. But his success likely hinges on his ability to understand Kevin O'Connell's complex system. The Vikings' staff is testing his cerebral skills early. And they felt comfortable enough to head into the season with him atop the depth chart. McCarthy is young, mobile, and surrounded by an elite supporting cast of pass catchers. While there's obvious risk in drafting a player who has never taken an NFL snap, McCarthy has an easy path to outperforming his QB19 ADP. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes excited about receiver room Wed Jun 25, 12:16 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes noted it's a big advantage to have WRs Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, and JuJu Smith-Schuster all back and healthy, per The Athletic's Zak Keefer, and that depth at receiver is a driving force behind head coach Andy Reid making it a point to push the ball deep down the field more during the upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Much ado was made about the Chiefs taking the air out of the ball last year. But Brown was knocked out in the preseason. Rice suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3. Smith-Schuster suffered a midseason injury that he struggled to return from. And Worthy was a rookie who didn't heat up until late in the year. With a healthy corps of pass-catchers at his disposal, it's easy to envision Mahomes getting back on track as an elite fantasy quarterback in 2025. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers likely done after 2025 Tue Jun 24, 01:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers told The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, June 24, that he is 'pretty sure (the 2025 season) is my last season.'
| Footballguys view: It looks like the Aaron Rodgers retirement discourse is starting a year early. For dynasty managers rostering Rodgers, it already feels like he's on borrowed time. For redraft managers, we'll just have to reassess next year. Either way, Rodgers shouldn't be on the fantasy radar outside of superflex leagues. |
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Colts | Daniel Jones in the lead Tue Jun 24, 11:20 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones has built a significant lead over QB Anthony Richardson for the starting quarterback job, according to The Athletic's James Boyd.
| Footballguys view: Considering Richardson has been missing time with a shoulder injury, this shouldn't come as a huge shock. Jones has his flaws, but he's at least proven capable of keeping a team afloat and providing his pass catchers with enough volume to be relevant in fantasy. Richardson has not. While Richardson would be the more exciting quarterback, Jones might be the one we want to see if we're investing in Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren. |
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Browns | Joe Flacco the early frontrunner for QB1? Tue Jun 24, 01:50 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco is the 'best pure thrower' among the team's four quarterbacks, in the opinion of The Athletic's Zac Jackson, who adds that the veteran's 'steadiness and experience' have made him a 'valuable addition.' Flacco has 'the respect of the locker room,' per Jackson, who writes that re-signing Flacco was a smart move no matter how many games he starts for the team in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Flacco has looked good over the last two years, with both the Colts and Browns. He's developed a tendency to be more of a gunslinger than he was in his younger days, raising the fantasy values of everyone around him. He's the complete opposite of Kenny Pickett, who can be careful to a fault. The outlooks for most of the pass catchers in Cleveland will be heavily skewed by who is playing quarterback, with Flacco likely being the most favorable option. |
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Browns | Kenny Pickett in lead for QB job? Mon Jun 23, 05:18 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson said he believes that QB Kenny Pickett is the leading candidate for the starting quarterback job this season.
| Footballguys view: It's hard to draw too much from a comment coming from a wide receiver who just joined the team this offseason. But given Joe Flacco's age and the lack of investment in the two rookies, Pickett leading the battle makes some sense. Pickett's biggest fault so far through his NFL career has been playing too safe. If he wins the job, expectations for the pass catchers will all be tempered. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson confident in shoulder Mon Jun 23, 02:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) recently told Zach Goodall of 24-7 Sports that he is 'all good' for training camp next month.'I'm all good ... not really even a bump in the road. I feel like I tripped, I fell. Just got back up and hit the ground running again,' Richardson said.
| Footballguys view: After going fourth overall in the 2023 Draft, expectations for Richardson were high. And while we've seen the occasional flash, struggles as a processor and frequent injuries have made it difficult to assess his play. The Colts gave Daniel Jones a hefty $14M deal this offseason, and Richardson's absence has opened the door for him to take a lead in the quarterback battle. Richardson's rushing would make him more fun in fantasy. But Jones could elevate his teammates, something we've yet to see from Richardson. |
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Giants | Russell Wilson reveals why he chose NY Giants Mon Jun 23, 01:09 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers was the primary reason that Russell Wilson decided to sign with the team this offseason.'I came here because of (Nabers). I really wanted to play with someone who is special like him,' Wilson told Empire Sports Media's Anthony Rivardo.
| Footballguys view: As a rookie, Nabers led the NFL in target share. He can make contested catches, get behind defenses, and create after the catch. He's a do-it-all receiver whom the Giants will hope to build around for the next decade. Whether it's Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or Jaxson Dart under center, it probably can't get much worse than what Nabers dealt with (and found success in) last year. |
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Cardinals | Offense to take advantage of Kyler Murray Sun Jun 22, 02:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's scrambling ability and ability to create off-scheduled plays need to be utilized more, according to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. 'I think those are game-changing plays,' Petzing said. 'He's one of the few people in this league that can do it physically at a high level and create some of those. So, we want to make sure we're taking advantage of that.'
| Footballguys view: After a staggering 51.2 rushing yards per game in his 2020 sophomore campaign, Murray hasn't eclipsed 38 yards per game in a season since. Before his 2022 season-ending knee injury, he was pacing for the second-most rushing yards of his career. But since the injury, the rushing volume has dipped. The difference between a fringe QB1 season and an elite finish likely hinges on Murray's willingness to run more. But the ceiling makes him an alluring player who can easily outperform his QB9 APD. |
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