Fantasy football Week 8 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Ty Johnson, Adrian Peterson
Through seven weeks of the fantasy football season, we have learned a few things: You cannot trust coaches, injury reports, or kickers; start everyone against the Dolphins, Cardinals, Bengals, and...
View ArticleRedskins’ QB situation takes another hit in loss to Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — When Case Keenum walked into U.S. Bank Stadium with the rest of the Washington Redskins, he took his first look around the building where his career moment in the NFL took place for the...
View ArticleRedskins vs. Vikings fantasy football takeaways: Adrian Peterson, Case Keenum
The Kirk Cousins-Adrian Peterson revenge match ended 19-9 on Thursday night with the Minnesota Vikings coming away with the win over the Washington Redskins. It was a field-goal heavy affair, but...
View ArticleThe Jets are seeing a different Sam Darnold: ‘Demanding more’
LANDOVER, Md. — Sam Darnold’s teammates and coaches have seen a difference in him over the past three weeks. They see the second-year quarterback taking command inside and outside the huddle. “I think...
View ArticleWeek 15 fantasy football waiver wire: Ryan Tannehill, A.J. Brown
Congratulations to the fantasy owners reading this who have weathered the first round of the fantasy playoffs. Below are a handful of waiver wire candidates owned in fewer than 50% of Yahoo fantasy...
View ArticleRanking the best NFL Draft selections ever for first 32 picks
Thursday night, the 2020 NFL draft will finally arrive, and every fan knows where his or her team will be picking. Every fan hopes their team can land a Hall of Famer with their first-round pick, but...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson will ‘without a doubt’ kneel during anthem
Redskins running back Adrian Peterson says he will “without a doubt” take a knee during the national anthem this upcoming NFL season to protest racial injustice – and he doesn’t expect to be the only...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson bashes how NFL values running backs: ‘Disrespectful’
Adrian Peterson has made more money in contracts than any other running back in the history of the NFL. But that doesn’t mean he’s OK with how the league has begun to value the position in recent...
View ArticleESPN’s definition of ‘social activist’ doesn’t make any sense
Legend has it, when Don King was asked about the allegations filed against him, he said, “Allegations? I don’t even know the alligators!” That’s why I can’t figure exactly what distinguishes a “social...
View ArticleFantasy football: ‘Zero-RB’ strategy could be draft-day difference
Remember in the original “Star Wars” when Luke and Han go to the Death Star to save Princess Leia from Darth Vadar? The plan didn’t quite work out as envisioned, and at one point they ended up in a...
View ArticleFantasy football: Raheem Mostert is the the running back you can steal
There is no more desired commodity than a “sleeper” running back. … What? Hyperbole, you say? OK, fine, we’ll qualify: nothing more desired outside of the top-tier RBs. That make you feel better, you...
View ArticleWashington Football Team surprisingly cuts Adrian Peterson week before season
A week before his 14th season is set to begin, Adrian Peterson is looking for a new home. The Washington Football Team is releasing the veteran running back, NFL Network reported Friday morning. Rookie...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson lands with the Lions after surprising Washington cut
Adrian Peterson has found a new home ahead of the 2020 NFL season. The 35-year-old running back is signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions worth $1.05 million, plus incentives, ESPN’s Adam...
View ArticleSaquon Barkley ACL tear: What is the recovery timeline for Giants star?
The Giants confirmed Saquon Barkley tore his ACL on Monday. Now the question is, when will he back? The timeline recovery is usually around a year, but it differs from player to player. Other top...
View ArticleThe ‘scary’ hope for Saquon Barkley comes from his idol
In the moment, the snippet captured by NFL Films was simply a feel-good passing of the torch from one generation of electrifying runner to another. This was from Oct. 28, 2018, and Saquon Barkley had...
View ArticleFantasy Football Week 4 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Mike Davis, Tom Brady
It’s Week 4 of the NFL season and hopefully your teams are 3-0. Even if you’re staring down a dismal 0-3 record, if the 2020 season has taught us anything, it’s that a comeback is always possible (see:...
View ArticleFantasy football: Prepare to dig deep for running back help
“Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Help!” — The Beatles We all knew this was going to be a strange and likely difficult season. But that presumption didn’t...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson chat empowered Saquon Barkley in comeback journey
The question didn’t have time to exit the reporter’s lips before Saquon Barkley answered it. “Any doubt in your mind that you’re going to be the same player?’’ the Giants 23-year-old star running back,...
View ArticleFantasy football Week 14 waiver wire pickups: Ty Johnson, Keke Coutee
It’s Week 14. Bye weeks are over and the fantasy football playoffs are here. Congratulations to all teams who have made it this far. Don’t forget about waivers this week, which will run early Thursday...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson’s plea to be Tom Brady’s next reclamation project
Adrian Peterson wants the Tom Brady experience. The 35-year-old running back told TMZ Sports that despite his numerous accolades, he still wants to add a Super Bowl championship to his résumé and...
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