Fantasy football news and opinion from FFToday.com https://www.fftoday.com/rss/news.xml Fantasy Football Copyright 2019 FFToday.com Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:50:00 GMT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:50:00 GMT webmaster@fftoday.com (Mike Krueger) https://www.fftoday.com/creative/icn_fftoday_88_31.jpg https://www.fftoday.com/rss/news.xml 88 31 RB expected to be sidelined at least one week

HC Matt LaFleur on Josh Jacobs: "He's gonna be out for at least this week." (Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz)

FF Today's Take: Jacobs reportedly injured his groin on Monday or Tuesday. As a team with one of the most conservative medical staffs in the league, don't expect Jacobs to return anytime before the end of next week. MarShawn Lloyd is reportedly having a good camp and staying healthy for the first time in his NFL career, so he has a chance to make this backfield something more than "The Josh Jacobs Show." Jacobs should remain a solid pick in the third or fourth round of drafts for now, but Lloyd now warrants consideration in the later rounds.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16943 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:50:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16943 Left practice on Tuesday with groin soreness

Rams WR Puka Nacua, who left practice while walking with a trainer, is dealing with minor soreness in his groin, I'm told. The team is just being cautious. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)

FF Today's Take: It seems unlikely Nacua will be sidelined for very long, although the Rams could choose to exercise extreme caution and have him sit out the rest of the week. Nacua wasn't going to play in the preseason anyway, so he will have plenty of time to heal as long as he doesn't push it. As long as the league does not suspend him for his off-field transgressions before Week 1, fantasy managers can remain confident in Nacua being one of the best assets again this season.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16942 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16942 Murray gets the nod ahead of first pre-season game

ESPN sources: the Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting QB. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: According reports, neither Murray or J.J. McCarthy have been that impressive during camp, but making this announcement now gives Murray the opportunity to take the majority of reps with the No.1 offense moving forward. McCarthy has struggled with accuracy and turnovers during his short career and it was unrealistic to think he'd turn things around this off-season. The Vikings get GB, @CHI, @TB, MIA to start the season.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16941 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:18:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16941 "Hot hand" approach

Mike McDaniel on the running back share between Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal and Keaton Mitchell: “Bad news, fantasy owners. Good news is I see all three of those guys producing at a very high level. Bad news is I can’t tell you which games those are.” He said he’ll probably use all three every game, with the workload depending on the opponent and “hot hand.” (Kris Rhim on X)

FF Today's Take: These kind of quotes will get some buzz but Hampton is still the favorite to see the majority of touches for the Chargers this season. It's also a reminder that Vidal should not be forgotten by fantasy owners. He would likely have a decent role (early downs) in the offense if Hampton went down with an injury.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16940 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:58:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16940 Could be ready to go Week 1

RB Isiah Pacheco has an MCL sprain but should be good to go by the start of the regular season, per Campbell. (Tim Twentyman on X)

FF Today's Take: Campbell went on to say that he's "not concerned" about the injury. The Lions are not deep at the running back position and any significant loss would likely create a need to sign a free agent or make or trade at the position. For now, we can reasonably expect that the Lions backup RB will be ready for Week 1.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16939 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:10:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16939 Finish his career with the Pats?

Sources: The #Patriots have agreed to terms with their standout TE Hunter Henry on a 2-year contract extension, making it likely that he finishes his career with the Pats. The 31-year-old, a key weapon for Drake Maye, had one year remaining on his contract. Now, locked in. (Ian Rapoport on X)

FF Today's Take: Henry is 31 years old so it's not out of the question that this will be his last contract. He finished as the TE14 last season (half PPR) with a career-high 768 yards and the as the TE17 in 2024 in the 60-catch range both seasons. He's currently being selected as the TE19 according to ADP.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16937 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:08:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16937 Hope is he'll be ready for Week 1

#Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III, who suffered a groin injury Saturday, is currently expected to miss about a month, sources tell @CBSSports. The hope is that he’ll be back and available for Chicago’s season opener vs. the #Panthers, per sources. (Matt Zenitz on X)

FF Today's Take: He's received a lot of hype from the fantasy community and even his head coach this pre-season. But, this injury will put Week 1 in question for Burden and should dampen his ADP (WR23) a bit. He missed two games last season due to a concussion and an ankle issue.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16938 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:10:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16938 Expected to miss time

#Bears WR Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury recently in practice and should miss a little bit of time, source says. One to keep an eye on. (Ian Rapoport on X)

FF Today's Take: Burden left practice on Saturday and it's still unclear how much time he will miss. He's expected to be a key cog for the Bears passing game this season and is currently hovering around WR23 in PPR ADP.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16936 Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:47:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16936 $39M guaranteed

The #Colts and star RB Jonathan Taylor have agreed to terms on a big-time 2-year, $44M extension, per me and @AdamSchefter. $47M is the max with $39M guaranteed. The largest 3rd contract for a RB ever and one of the highest paid ever. Deal done by @malkikawa of @FirstRoundMgmt. (Ian Rapoport on X)

FF Today's Take: Bijan Robinson got a new deal recently now it's Taylor's turn. Taylor has proven to be a fantasy force with four seasons of double-digit touchdowns under his belt. He's scored 20 TDs twice including last season when he finished as the RB2 overall behind Christian McCaffrey. He's currently being drafted as the RB4 in most leagues behind Gibbs, Bijan and McCaffrey.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16935 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 11:55:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16935 Veteran wideout expected to be No.2 option for Jayden Daniels

Former #Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is set to sign with the #Commanders, sources say. With an offseason at full health, Diggs is ready to hit the ground running as a key weapon for Jayden Daniels in Year 3. The QB-friendly WR should help. (Ian Rapoport on X)

FF Today's Take: We had heard all off-season that this move was a possibility and now here we are. The Commanders were in need of a No.2 option in the passing game behind Terry McLaurin and have found there answer in Diggs (32), who will sign a one-year deal. This is a decent landing spot for his fantasy value and profiles to have weekly flex value in PPR leagues.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16934 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:57:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16934 $108 million guaranteed

Just in: Baltimore’s two-time Pro-Bowl WR Zay Flowers reached agreement today with the Ravens on a four-year, $140 million extension that includes $108 million guaranteed, per his agency @WinSportsGroup. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Flowers is solidified as the Ravens No.1 target in the passing game as they switch to new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. He's topped 1000 yards the last two seasons but has been stuck at 6 total TDs or less during his three-year career. His ADP is currently hovering around WR17 in PPR leagues.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16932 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 15:44:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16932 Expected to be ready for the regular-season opener

Jets HC Aaron Glenn told reporters that rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq suffered “a little setback” to the offseason hernia surgery he had, and he now will miss some time. But Glenn still is confident that Sadiq will be ready for the regular-season opener. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Sadiq had hernia surgery this off-season and will now miss valuable time as a rookie in his first training camp. We could see more of Mason Taylor early in the season as Sadiq gets up to speed. Sadiq is currently the TE17 off the board in PPR leagues.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16933 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:51:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16933 $51 million guaranteed

ESPN sources: Two-time Pro-Bowl selection Bijan Robinson and the Falcons reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson will receive a record $51 million guaranteed, including $37 million at signing, in a deal that agent Nicole Lynn and the Falcons have been working hard on to finish up in recent days. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Bijan has been doing the hold-in routine at camp but will now get back to work with an updated contract. He will be the first or second running back off the board regardless of format in 2026. Up next for a new deal is Jahmyr Gibbs who is also "holding in."]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16931 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:54:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16931 “It should be on the shorter side.”

Bears HC Ben Johnson told reporters that RB Kyle Monangai is dealing with a soft tissue injury. “We're taking it day-by-day,” Johnson said. “It should be on the shorter side.” (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Very vague but it's all we have to go on at the moment. It doesn't sound significant for Monangai but given he's missed the last few practices it's worth noting. Hopefully the Bears running back can back on the practice field sooner rather than later.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16930 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:48:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16930 Will undergo season-ending knee surgery

After lengthy discussions with doctors, 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on the nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season and be out for the year, John Lynch told reporters. Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2027 season. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Pearsall's 2026 season is over before it even began. After experiencing swelling in his knee a few days into camp, a decision has been made to try surgery on nagging knee injury. The 49ers recently brought back Deebo Samuel and will add him to the mix of Mike Evans, Christian Kirk (calf) and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. Stribling's role and usage during camp will be something fantasy owners need to pay attention to.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16929 Sat, 1 Aug 2026 16:53:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16929 One-year deal

Reunion: Free agent WR Deebo Samuel is signing back with the #49ers, sources say. The former #Commanders and SF pass-catcher returns where it all began. 1-year, up to $7M in a deal done by Tory Dandy of @AthletesFirst. (Ian Rapoport on X)

FF Today's Take: With Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk having injury issues to begin camp, the 49ers are bringing back a familiar face. We'll need more injury info on Pearsall before accurately assessing Deebo's fantasy value but this is obviously a decent landing spot given he knows Kyle Shanahan's system. This may pour some cold water on the recent De'Zhaun Stribling steam.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16928 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:08:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16928 Saints wideout had been a hold-in at camp

Just in: Saints are signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus tell ESPN. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Olave was holding-in during the early portion of camp but can now get back in the swing of things on the field after a new four-year extension with the Saints. He racked up 100 catches last season and notched his third 1000-yard season since becoming a pro in 2022. He's currently hovering around WR13 in half-PPR leagues.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16927 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:49:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16927 Knee injury

Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell II sustained a moderate LCL tear in his left knee and is expected to miss up to eight weeks, per a league source with knowledge of the situation. Brazzell's injury is believed to be unrelated to his earlier knee issue. (Joe Person on X)

FF Today's Take: The Panthers currently lead the league in injuries during the early portion of training camp. Brazzell was expected to push Xavier Legette for the No.3 wide receiver role in Carolina but this injury should allow Legette to keep his spot with John Metchie and David Moore rounding out the depth chart. Nobody outside of Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker are worth considering from this passing game.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16925 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16925 All options are being explored

#49ers WR Ricky Pearsall is dealing with knee swelling related to the PCL injury he suffered last year. Team says “all options” are being explored and there is some “concern." (Nick Wagoner on X)

FF Today's Take: Pearsall has had trouble staying on the field during the first two years of his career which has seen him play in 20 games. His knee issue from last year is still giving him problems which doesn't bode well for his fantasy outlook in 2026. With Christian Kirk currently sidelined due to a calf strain, they hype on rookie De'Zhaun Stribling will be in full force while we wait for the 49ers to decide on Pearsall's treatment plan.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16926 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:20:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16926 Foot injury

#Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (foot) has been cleared and will do individual work today but team will ramp him up so no team work initially. Same for CB Christian Braswell. (Ryan O'Halloran on X)

FF Today's Take: It's a good sign for Rodriguez that he didn't begin camp on the PUP list, but he'll be limited to individual work and hopefully ramp up to team drills in the coming days. He'll be fighting for touches in the Jaguars backfield this season along with Bhayshul Tuten with Tuten currently being the preferred fantasy option.]]> https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16924 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:07:00 GMT https://www.fftoday.com/news/index.php?Item=16924