Christian McCaffrey is expected to be the top pick at running back — and the No. 1 overall pick, in general — for fantasy purposes. No surprise there, especially if he (hopefully) stays healthy throughout training camp. So, who goes No. 2? This embedded content is not available in your region. How about Breece Hall (whom Dalton Del Don took …
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May 18, 2024, 09:29 PM ET NEW YORK — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward, the league announced Saturday night. Barkov is a two-time Selke winner after also finishing first in voting for the award in 2021. He was a big part of the Panthers allowing the fewest goals this …
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Marvin Harrison Jr. took an unorthodox approach to the pre-draft process, skipping workouts at the scouting combine and Ohio State Pro Day to “prepare for the NFL season” instead. Even after the draft, the No. 4 overall pick is paving his own path off the field as well. Harrison still has yet to sign a preliminary licensing agreement with the …
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Patrick Mahomes may have won another Super Bowl for the Chiefs last season, but that’s just another example of fantasy not always equating to reality. No, Mahomes is not the No. 1-ranked fantasy QB of 2024, even though he was the last QB standing in reality a season ago. This embedded content is not available in your region. That No. …
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The NHL Awards celebrate the best players and coaches from the latest season, including the Hart Trophy for league MVP, Calder Trophy for rookie of the year, and much more. This season, the reveal of award winners began May 14 with the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award and will conclude June 28 with the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence. Here …
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He still doesn’t have an NFLPA licensing deal. Perhaps not coincidentally, Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. did not accept an invitation to attend the 2024 NFLPA Rookie Premiere in L.A. He was indeed on the invitation list. He was not on the official list of expected attendees. The list carried a caveat: “Subject to change.” We’re told that the only …
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta did something truly amazing last season: he became a star fantasy tight end in his rookie year. That is no small feat at that position. Ten touchdowns and 120 targets for a rookie tight end? Seems like a thing only dreams are made of, but LaPorta got it done. How will he follow his …
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There has been something of a merry-go-round at the top wide receiver in fantasy football drafts the past few seasons. Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill — all have held claim to the No. 1-ranked WR. This embedded content is not available in your region. Looks like it’s CeeDee Lamb’s turn. There’s a chance the Cowboys’ star wideout could inhale …
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Hard to argue with Christian McCaffrey as the top fantasy pick of 2024. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) We’re still a few months out from the 2024 NFL regular season, but football fans and fantasy players alike would agree: it’s never too early to start prepping. This embedded content is not available in your region. So, …
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Will Nick Bosa and the 49ers lead fantasy defenses in scoring for 2024? (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) Whether you prioritize a roster spot for a specific defense week in and week out, or stream the position via the waiver wire, some thought goes into the D/ST spot in fantasy football. This embedded content is not available in your region. …
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NFL analyst not ruling out Caleb Williams taking the Bears to the Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago No rookie quarterback has ever won a Super Bowl. No rookie quarterback has ever competed in a Super Bowl in their first season. But can Caleb Williams become the first? “This is my bold prediction. Forget guaranteeing the playoffs. … …
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It’s the season of giving, specifically when it comes to NFL teams trying to retain, or acquire, quarterback talent. The Falcons gave Kirk Cousins a contract worth roughly $45 million a year and the Lions most recently handed Jared Goff a deal that makes him the second-highest paid quarterback in the league. Those teams, the Lions more than the Falcons, …
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The Houston Texans were the NFL’s most pleasant surprise last season, wildly exceeding expectations. They were led first and foremost by their star rookies, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson, whom the Texans landed with the Nos. 2 and 3 overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. But they were also not the only impact players Houston drafted ahead of last …
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How Pearsall used Skittles to improve football skills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rookie 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s trajectory to the NFL can be traced back through decades of hard work and heaping helping of Skittles. When Pearsall was just three years old, his father Ricky Sr. developed a motivational tool by rewarding him with a Skittle …
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Cowherd believes 49ers got ‘little bit of a break’ with 2024 schedule originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As some look at the 49ers’ rest differential for the 2024 NFL season and believe the team got the short end of the stick, Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 1 claims San Francisco lucked out with its schedule. Cowherd said Thursday …
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