Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 3 lineups! Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints Start: Rashid Shaheed Derek Carr is the No. 2 fantasy QB despite New …

Sep 20, 2024, 11:12 AM ET Restricted free agent Dawson Mercer and the New Jersey Devils reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $12 million, multiple outlets reported Friday. Mercer, a 22-year-old center, was selected No. 18 in the 2020 NHL Draft. With the Devils, he has been remarkably durable, playing in all 82 games for three consecutive …

BLOOMINGTON — Charlotte football coach Biff Poggi told reporters this week his players need to be ready for a “15-round fight” against Indiana football. That’s probably a bit optimistic with the way the Hoosiers are playing. Indiana (3-0; 1-0 Big Ten) is earning national attention for its performance through the first quarter of the season. The Hoosiers offense is firing on all cylinders …

The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Scott Pianowski gives his green light, yellow light and red-light plays to help you make your toughest Week 3 start/sit decisions. ✅ Green Light WR Jameson Williams at Cardinals Last …

Jacoby Brissett got hit, harassed and frustrated all night by the New York Jets’ swarming defense. Then the Patriots’ veteran quarterback was pulled in favor of rookie Drake Maye, who made his NFL debut late in a lackluster 24-3 loss Thursday night. It all left some uncertainty about who’ll be under center for New England moving forward. “I don’t know,” …

Sep. 20—BEMIDJI — Nine minutes can feel like a lifetime in a football game. In 2023, Bemidji State averaged 26 minutes of possession per game. This season, the Beavers’ average time of possession is over 35 minutes — an improvement of more than nine minutes. “I think that’s probably the biggest glaring stat of the year,” head coach Brent Bolte …

Sep 20, 2024, 11:17 AM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets named franchise icon Rick Nash as their president of hockey operations on Friday. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NHL draft, Nash played for the Blue Jackets from 2002 to 2012 and is the franchise leader in goals (289) and assists (258). He concluded his career in 2018 …

The Yahoo Fantasy crew has full confidence in these players delivering a memorable performance in your fantasy football lineups for Week 3. Ja’Marr Chase … chases 150+ receiving yards The over-under on Ja’Marr Chase currently rests at 81.5 yards, and that doesn’t go far enough. We have to appreciate that Washington has been the worst pass defense, by far, since …

Florida State football is looking to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season. Welcoming Cal to Doak Campbell Stadium for the first meeting between the two programs, the Seminoles (0-3) are coming off another disappointing performance in a 20-12 loss to Memphis. Cal (3-0) enters the game after a 31-10 win over San Diego State in week three. It’s …

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri delivers his keys to victory for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. The Pick-up-and-Play of the week is … Jauan Jennings Deebo Samuel is expected to miss a few weeks for the 49ers. San Francisco is also without Christian McCaffrey and rookie WR Ricky Pearsall, who is unavailable due to a gunshot wound he’s …

After a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week, the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) hope to right the ship Monday night when the team hosts the Washington Commanders (1-1) at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Bengals have a 5-5-1 all-time record against Washington. When the two teams met last in 2020, Bengals quarterback Joe …

Derek Carr’s seventh career rushing touchdown in the NFL gave the New Orleans Saints a 35-13 lead over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. It also resulted in the quarterback getting hit in the wallet for his celebration, according to Pro Football Talk. Carr has reportedly been fined $14,069 by the NFL for a post-touchdown celebration that saw him grab …

Sep. 20—Who: Marshall at No. 3 Ohio State When: 12 p.m., Saturday Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio TV/Radio: FOX/1410 Series history: Ohio State leads 2-0 with wins in 2004 and 2010. Centerville native Mike Nugent made a 55-yard field goal at the buzzer to beat the Thundering Herd in ’04. The Buckeyes are 3-0 against current members of the Sun …

Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy football lineup decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip. Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in …

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re on to Week 3, and I’ve got my eyes on a handful of games. For those new to this space, if you are looking for a few wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing …