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The 2026 NFL Projections PDF is here! g.espncdn.com/s/ffldraftkit/… -32 Team Pages -Unit Grades -Depth Charts -Positional & category leaderboards -Strength of Schedule -Final 2026 standings -2027 Draft Order -Coaches & Playcallers -Regular updates until Week 1
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BREAKING: Browns tried to release Josh Gordon, but accidentally filed paperwork signing him to a 5-year, $94 million extension.
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Friend just texted me that he's been watching the Bills/Ravens on NFL Network for an hour and just realized it's last year's game. Can't imagine he's the only one that fell for it. 🤦‍♂️
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Chiefs offense: QB Patrick Mahomes RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire WR Tyreek Hill WR JuJu Smith-Schuster WR Mecole Hardman TE Travis Kelce
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The Raiders QB Derek Carr RB Josh Jacobs WR Davante Adams WR Hunter Renfrow WR Bryan Edwards TE Darren Waller
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Guy who bet $3 million on the Eagles will have a framed Xavier Legette jersey in his mansion.
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Jared Goff threw for 494 yards, 5 TDs and 0 INTs. The Bills leading receiver was Ty Johnson. The Bills won.
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Drake London played 90% of the Falcons snaps. He did not catch a pass.
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Believe it or not, the Browns and Packers have the same record (4-6-1).
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Darnold won't throw to Robby Anderson because he reminds him of the Jets
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NFL schedule leak: The Buffalo Bills will play the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023.
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So Matthew Golden is a backup now? What are we even doing here?
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Mark Andrews only played 20 snaps (33%) today. He was targeted once. ????????????
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Um Jordan Mason just said he found out he was starting Friday night……..
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Wide receivers with more fantasy points than Brian Thomas Jr. this season: Ja'Marr Chase Justin Jefferson Amon-Ra St. Brown
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Mike Evans' last three receiving lines against Marshon Lattimore including tonight: 2 targets, 0 receptions 2 targets, 0 receptions 2 targets, 0 receptions
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Colts QB depth chart: 1. Sam Ehlinger 2. James Morgan (They do not have a first round pick)
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So yeah, Stefon Diggs was right. The Vikings should've thrown him the ball more.
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Also, boneless wings are an embarrassment and don’t deserve to be categorized anywhere close to real wings.
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Sam Darnold is 23 years old. Mac Jones is 22 years old.
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Packers' offensive weapon upgrades for Aaron Rodgers: Backup QB 3rd string RB
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The Bengals got mocked so bad for taking Chase over Sewell 😂
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Brandin Cooks is entering his 10th NFL season. Brandin Cooks is 29 years old.
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That was arguably the greatest game ever during what was almost certainly the greatest playoff round of football ever. Soak it in.
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Big news - Saints OW Taysom Hill has been granted TE/Flex eligibility in @ESPNFantasy leagues. He will no longer be eligible at QB, though we reserve the right to strip TE/Flex and add QB if he takes over as starter during the 2020 season. Plan accordingly, deep leaguers!
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Quentin Johnston, who is being shadowed by Pat Surtain II, has 89 yards on 6 catches. No other Charger has reached 40 yards. Naturally.
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Fun fact: The Colts beat the Chiefs 11 days ago
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The Jacoby Brissett-led Browns are third in the NFL in offensive EPA. Only Miami and KC are ahead. Wow.
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Marvin Harrison Jr.: 54 snaps 33 routes 3 targets 1 reception 4 yards
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Through ~2 weeks, we're seeing a massive dip in snaps, pass rate and touchdowns by NFL offenses. What the heck is going on?
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The streak continues: Josh Downs has never reached 6 fantasy points in a game Anthony Richardson has played in full.
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Brothers Stefon Diggs (WR) and Trevon Diggs (CB) have both caught at least one pass in all 4 games this season.
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Tonight's Hunter Henry projection: 0 targets, 0 receptions, 0 yards, 0 TD
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The Colts cut their seventh, sixth and one of their fifth round picks from April's draft today.
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Players who have scored 50-plus fantasy points this season: Puka Nacua
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I'll say what everyone else is thinking (and also saying): It's ludicrous that the Bills didn't get a chance to tie it. Change the rule.
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I understand working in JD McKissic in these situations but I don’t understand Antonio Gibson - a converted WR - being a complete zero in these situations. Literally no role for one of your best playmakers when it’s all on the line?
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If Derrick Henry didn't exist, Cordarrelle Patterson would be the #1 scoring fantasy RB by 9 points.
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If you're wondering about the state of tight end in fantasy, Dallas Goedert and Zach Ertz (who haven't played since Week 10) both remain Top-6 in fantasy points.
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Bears RBs combined this season: 100 caries, 300 yards, 2 TD Jordan Howard this season: 72 carries, 332 yards, 4 TD
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A healthy Chuba Hubbard will have a role, but you can't send Rico back to the bench. 2-headed committee seems inevitable.
Games with 200+ yards from scrimmage this season Rico Dowdle: 2 Rest of NFL combined: 1
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RIP Princess Our little lady passed away today after dealing with an illness. We’re all very sad but will never forget our 12 years together ❤️
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Peyton says Bill Belichick, Eli Manning and Nick Foles were among his top caddy choices against Tom Brady 😂😂😂
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Brian Thomas Jr. currently sits ninth among WRs in fantasy points this season.
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Ja'Marr Chase is up to 317.4 fantasy points this season. Only Lamar Jackson (321.4) has more. No other wide receiver has more than 235.2.
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Texans RB snaps: Dameon Pierce 17 Rex Burkhead 1
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Saquon Barkley 3-TD games: With the Giants: 1 (76 games) With the Eagles: 1 (1 game)
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The Commanders have Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel. They are featuring Byron Pringle, Jamison Crowder and Dyami Brown in their comeback attempt 🤔
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Whoa huge betting news
I woke up pissed off like a mf !!!!!
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The Broncos allowed 70 points to the Dolphins and 9 to the Chiefs a month later. The NFL is wild.
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“With the 4th overall pick of the 2021 draft, the Atlanta Falcons select DECOY Kyle Pitts”
Arthur Smith when asked about Kyle Pitts lack of targets: "It's not fantasy football. We're just trying to win."
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The internet gone right
ICYMI: Play of the Night from Cowboys/Giants... 😂 #NFL | #blackcat
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Standing by my Cleveland Browns Super Bowl LVI pick. You got this, Baker.
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Finally healthy and gets released. The NFL is a tough business, man.
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Chargers secondary 🔥🔥🔥 S Derwin James CB J.C. Jackson CB Asante Samuel Jr. CB Michael Davis S Nasir Adderley CB Tevaughn Campbell
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Colts starting QB: 2016 - Andrew Luck 2017 - Jacoby Brissett 2018 - Andrew Luck 2019 - Jacoby Brissett 2020 - Philip Rivers 2021 - Carson Wentz
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An NFL football franchise lost 34-3 to a opponent that is 1-7 and on its third-string quarterback. Hard to believe that's even possible.
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Cam Newton: 30/44 for 397 pass yards 11 carries, 47 yards 3 TDs
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Diontae Johnson played zero snaps today.
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Is it just me or are these Baker Mayfield commercials kind of awkward considering the state of affairs in Cleveland?
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Arthur Smith's toolbox as of now: DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Jaylen Warren and Pat Freiermuth. Figures to translate to a ton of Calvin Austin and Darnell Washington TDs.
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Wow. Ravens finished +92 and Chargers +83 in scoring differential and missed the playoffs. Bills -57 and Titans -22 and got in. Unreal.
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Kerryon Johnson is only 24 years old and deserves another shot. I bet there will be plenty of interest.
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Targets this season: DJ Moore 24 Olamide Zaccheaus 27 ???????
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It’s hard to imagine the Eagles beating the Saints next week...but then again it was hard to imagine them beating the Falcons last season...and the Vikings last season...and the Patriots last season...and the Rams earlier this season...and the Bears today.....
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This Vikings team is way too talented to have missed the playoffs. They underachieved. They blew it. Plain and simple.
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And can we get a Ryan Fitzpatrick trade to Dallas in order to save Cooper/Lamb/Gallup/Schultz/etc?
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With Hue and Haley out, Browns are now well positioned to make Jeff Fisher head coach and Mike McCoy offensive coordinator.
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I know we all exaggerate a lot but is this the worst roughing the passer call of all time? Has to be close.
this “roughing the passer” is absolutely insane what are we even doing here NFL
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Seahawks pass attempts by quarter: 1st: 8 2nd: 2 3rd: 1 4th: 1
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Patrick Mahomes' completion % by season: 2018: 66% 2019: 66% 2020: 66%
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2019 QBR: Jameis Winston: 53.7 Tom Brady: 53.7
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NFL. Put someone in a position somewhere who can call down and fix these immediately. This isn't hard. It's really not. #FREECommonSense
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Matt Ryan completed 30 of 36 passes for 356 yards, 4 TDs and 0 INT today. The Falcons lost.
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Good news: Ken Walker III had 118 yards and 1 TD on 14 touches. Bad news: He only played 36% of the snaps.
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Lamar Jackson has thrown more touchdowns than Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady COMBINED this season #wow
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Thou Shenault bench Laviska tonight.
WR DJ Chark Jr. (chest/ back) has been downgraded to OUT and will not play in tonight’s game.
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Running backs with more fantasy points than James Robinson this season: Alvin Kamara
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Tom Brady's Buccaneers are tied for the top seed in the NFC. Bill Belichick's Patriots are tied for the top seed in the AFC. 👀
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The top scoring players in fantasy football this season: 1. Lamar Jackson - 177.9 2. Derrick Henry - 160.5
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Buccaneers offense: QB - Tom Brady RB - Ronald Jones WR - Mike Evans WR - Chris Godwin TE - Rob Gronkowski
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The Steelers lead the NFL with 37 sacks. If that holds up, they will have led the league in sacks in five consecutive seasons. Incredible.
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The first game of the fantasy playoffs delivers zero touchdowns. Brutal.
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Evan Engram somehow scored 39 fantasy points today and now sits - get ready for this - FOURTH in total fantasy points scored by a TE this season.
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NFL presser or Dodge Ram commercial?
Bill O'Brien on Laremy Tunsil: 'Smart, tough, dependable.'
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Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers is the only wide receiver in NFL history with 52+ career catches and zero touchdown receptions. He has 104 career receptions. (source: @pfref)
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Davante Adams missed 2.5 games with an injury. Davante Adams is the top-scoring fantasy WR by 13 points.
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Not impressed. I used to take over 1-star teams in NCAA Football 14 and pull this off using max recruiting points almost every offseason
A SIGNING DAY STUNNER! Top-ranked CB Travis Hunter, ESPN's No. 2 overall player in the class of 2022, has announced on Instagram he will decommit from Florida State and sign with Jackson State and head coach Deion Sanders.
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“It’s a lot of drama you guys create" -Antonio Brown last week
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I'm devastated to learn that we've lost a great man in @MikeTagliereNFL If you're able, please do what you can to help support his amazing wife @TabbieTalks and their son and daughter. bit.ly/3o4sThe I jotted down a few words on the man so many of us will miss dearly
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George Kittle is unquestionably one of the league's best tight ends...and he's somehow yet to score more than 5 TDs in a season. Crazy.
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People who accidentally drafted Bengals Michael Thomas instead of Saints Michael Thomas: "Who's laughing now?!?!?"
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Jets offense - End of 2020: QB Sam Darnold RB Frank Gore WR B. Perriman WR J. Crowder WR D. Mims TE C. Herndon TE R. Griffin Now: QB Zach Wilson RB Breece Hall RB Michael Carter WR Elijah Moore WR Garrett Wilson WR Corey Davis TE CJ Uzomah TE T Conklin TE J Ruckert
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Lions RB snaps - Montgomery 54 (77%) Gibbs 19 (27%)
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Final Rams RB snaps: Kyren Williams - 67 (91%) Ronnie Rivers - 7 Blake Corum - 0
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Cook to Houston for Will Fuller and 3 firsts?
Pro-Bowl RB Dalvin Cook no longer will participate in any team-related activities until and unless he receives a “reasonable” deal, a source said Monday. “He’s out,” a source told ESPN. “Without a reasonable extension, he will not be showing up for camp or beyond.”
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Saints QB Taysom Hill vs. Broncos QB Kendall Hinton tomorrow. The NFL, man...
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Your franchise QB wasn't healthy enough to start, but he is healthy enough to sub in? This is...odd
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Saints roster evaluation: QB - Very good RB - Very good WR - Michael Thomas TE - Decent OL - Very good Int DL - Solid Edge - Very good LB - Very good CB - Very good S - Very good
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Seahawks Wide Receivers: 1. Tyler Lockett 2. DK Metcalf 3. Josh Gordon 4. David Moore 5. Jaron Brown 6. Malik Turner 7. John Ursua 8. Gary Jennings
Seahawks claimed former Patriots’ WR Josh Gordon off waivers today, per source.
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The Giants seriously just ran a 3rd and 9 QB sneak. Not a draw. A sneak. Out of a de facto kneel formation. The Giants have packed it in the last 2 weeks one year after Joe Judge criticize Doug Pederson for not giving 100% all the way to the end. Can't make it up.
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