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ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average rankings of the fantasy football industry and is typically similar to ADP (which differs from site-to-site). This ongoing positional series will highlight some big differences between ECR and my own ranks. [Quarterbacks I like more | Running backs I like more ] Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles ECR: RB6 vs. My …

The Drake Maye Report: Sacks pile up for rookie QB on physical Day 10 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Monday was the most physical practice of the summer for the Patriots. They wore full pads in heat that reached up over 90 degrees. They tackled to the ground at times. They spent a period executing goal situations …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The compartmentalization of the excitement surrounding Falcons quarterbacks is simple enough: Kirk Cousins is the quarterback of the present, and rookie Michael Penix Jr. is, for an as-yet-undetermined time, the quarterback of the future. Don’t let the next three weeks confuse that, as Cousins sits out the preseason schedule while he continues to recover from …

There was no wrong approach to the running back position in terms of fantasy football draft strategy last season. Every popular method of roster construction had a path to success. Here’s a quick look at the average draft positions in 2023 of the game’s most valuable running backs: If you won a fantasy title last year, one (or more) of …

The Seahawks got a big piece of the puzzle back on the field Monday. Quarterback Geno Smith missed four practices with hip and knee injuries, but he was back in action without any limitations to kick off this week’s work. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba said that the offense picked up where it had been before Smith took a seat on …

The surprise speaker at Eagles’ seminar on NFL gambling rules originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Every summer, all NFL teams gather their players together for a meeting about the NFL’s gambling policy. What’s allowed? What’s not allowed? What will get you in trouble? What will get you suspended? This year’s presentation was a little different. Because the Eagles had …

Eagles linebacker earns a special shout-out from Nick Sirianni originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Late last week, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was asked a question about the toughness C.J. Gardner-Johnson brings to his team. He answered it. Then he was asked an entirely unrelated question and answered that too. But then a little lightbulb went off. And the …

The reports of Geno Smith’s impending return have turned out to be correct. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Smith is on the field for the Seahawks’ Monday practice. Smith has been dealing with knee and hip injuries and missed several days of on-field work. But reports have indicated that testing on the injuries did not reveal anything serious …

Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore was evaluated for a concussion after getting hurt at the team’s final training camp practice in West Virginia last Friday, but he’s back on the field with the team back in Cleveland. Moore did not practice in the team’s first session back at home on Sunday, but reporters at Monday’s session passed along word that …

The Giants begin the preseason on Thursday night against the Lions, and if it were up to quarterback Daniel Jones, he’d be on the field. Jones, who is recovering from a torn ACL, says he wants to play, although head coach Brian Daboll has not yet decided which players will be on the field Thursday. “Yeah, I’d like to play,” …

Here are my latest 2024 positional rankings for PPR leagues. While these rankings are intended for PPR leagues, a switch to half PPR or standard scoring would not result in many major changes. These rankings are also intended to be used primarily for managed re-draft leagues. If you’re playing bestball, they can still serve as a good reference, but keep …

Bengals defensive end Cam Sample’s 2024 season is over before it started. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at a Monday press conference that Sample suffered a torn Achilles in practice last Thursday. Sample was a 2021 fourth-round pick and he’s been part of the defensive line rotation since coming to Cincinnati. He has recorded 68 tackles and five sacks …

The Browns lost a key defensive player to an injury during Monday’s practice. Reporters at training camp said edge rusher Za’Darius Smith had to be carted off the field after going down during a goal line drill. There’s been no word about the nature of the injury that Smith suffered. Smith joined the Browns in a trade with the Vikings …

The Texans didn’t have their starters on the field against the Bears in the Hall of Fame Game, but they plan to handle things differently against the Steelers on Friday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that first-teamers on offense and defense will both be on the field for the team’s second preseason contest. “I truly believe that a …

Brandon Aiyuk has attended the 49ers’ practices, but he hasn’t practiced. While he continues to wait for a long-term contract, the receiver is holding in. He is lifting weights, doing conditioning, attending meetings and being around his teammates, but he is not doing any on-field work. 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson said Monday that Aiyuk has been engaged in team …