Fantasy Football News

The Chicago Bears have selected WR Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact: Odunze will join Caleb Williams as the top-10 picks in Chicago. The standout wide receiver out of Washington figures to form one of the top wide receiver trios in the NFL alongside Keenan Allen and DJ Moore. The fantasy value of Odunze will be something to monitor throughout training camp to see what role he plays alongside the two veterans.

The Atlanta Falcons have selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL.com )

Fantasy Impact: Penix figures to be a backup option to Kirk Cousins for the first couple years of his career. This will be a great opportunity for the young QB to learn behind the established veteran. From a fantasy perspective, it will be years before Penix makes an impact.

The Tennessee Titans have selected OT JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/picks/)

Fantasy Impact: Latham is a massive tackle from Alabama who mostly played RT for the Crimson Tide, but the Titans need help all over their offensive line, so it wouldn't surprise to see Latham protecting QB Will Levis' blindside

The New York Giants have selected WR Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact: Nabers has the build and pedigree to immediately step in as the Giants WR1. The former LSU Tiger tallied 1,569 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 89 receptions last season. Nabers will have the challenge of having a major question mark at quarterback in his rookie season, as he will likely be catching passes from Drew Lock to start the season.

The Los Angeles Chargers have selected OT Joe Alt with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact: The big question here for the Chargers was trading down, addressing the offensive line or bringing in an offensive weapon like Malik Nabers. They elected to address the offensive line with Alt in what figures to be a run-heavy offense under Jim Harbaugh.

The Arizona Cardinals have selected Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL.com)

Fantasy Impact: Harrison joins a WR room that is in dire need of depth. He and Trey McBride will be Kyler Murray's go-to targets this upcoming season. The talent is undeniable and the volume should be secure. Marvin Harrison Jr. will be a very compelling fantasy asset.

The New England Patriots have selected QB Drake Mayer with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/picks/)

Fantasy Impact: Maye immediately becomes the quarterback of the future for the Patriots, and hopefully will mesh well with new coach Jerod Mayo.

The Washington Commanders have selected QB Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact: The reigning Heisman Trophy winner was the favorite to take over at quarterback in Washington in 2024. The former LSU Tiger completed 72.2% of his passes, with 3,812 passing yards, and 40 touchdowns in an amazing final season in college. Daniels will have Austin Ekeler, Brian Robinson, Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, and Zach Ertz as his primary play makers. The one concern for Daniels and the Commanders is protecting the rookie quarterback with an offensive line that struggled in 2023.

A.J. Brown has signed a 3-year, $96 million contract extension with the Eagles, with $84 million guaranteed. His salary of $32 million annually is the highest yearly average among all wide receivers. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: Brown's extension cements him as the top option for Jalen Hurts through 2029. Combined with the contract extension of DeVonta Smith, the Eagles have locked in two of their most valuable assets for the years to come. Brown looks to retain 100+ targets per year, leaving him an elite fantasy option for both dynasty and redraft leagues.

The Chicago Bears have selected QB Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact: This was the expectation all offseason and it is now official. With the Bears trading Justin Fields, Williams is expected to step in as the Week 1 starter for Chicago. He'll have Keenan Allen, DJ Moore and Cole Kmet to throw to, as well as D'Andre Swift out of the backfield and a potential rookie receiver if they don't trade out of the No. 9 pick. With his offensive weapons and rushing ability, Williams should be fantasy relevant right away. The biggest question will be the offensive line he is playing behind.

The 49ers have reportedly been involved in trade talks ahead of the NFL Draft, including a potential move into the top-10 by trading either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 49ers would reportedly have to be "blown away" to trade either of their star receivers. This is all a rumor as of now, but is is worth monitoring as we sit just a few hours away from the start of the NFL Draft.

The 49ers have reportedly been involved in trade talks ahead of the NFL Draft, including a potential move into the top-10 by trading either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 49ers would reportedly have to be "blown away" to trade either of their star receivers. This is all a rumor as of now, but is is worth monitoring as we sit just a few hours away from the start of the NFL Draft.

The Chicago Bears are reportedly "open for business" with the No. 9 pick and telling teams they are ready to move for the right price (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: There have been rumors of the Bears looking to draft a wide receiver at No. 9 to pair with Caleb Williams. With them already having DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, they could look to trade down if the right offer is sent their way. There are reportedly a number of teams looking to trade up in the top half of round one on Thursday.

The Rams are reportedly calling teams to try and trade up into the top-10. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Rams have a first-round pick for the first time since 2016. They're looking to move up from No. 19 to into the top-10 where they could go a number of different directions.

The Giants reportedly “have been trying" to trade up to No. 3 with the Patriots. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The belief is the Giants are trying to trade up for Drake Maye. There continue to be conflicting reports on New England potentially drafting Maye themselves or trading out of the pick.

The Bengals reportedly have "zero interest" in trading Trey Hendrickson. (Source: Paul Dehner Jr. on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hendrickson requested a trade on Wednesday, and even reportedly considered retirement if he isn't traded. Both he and Tee Higgins have requested a trade as they're seeking long-term extensions.

The Cowboys met with Elliott and his agent. While a deal has not been finalized yet, the former pro-bowler may be returning to the team that drafted him. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The Cowboys are in desperate need of RB depth. As it currently stands, their top two options are Royce Freeman and Rico Dowdle. While it is presumed that they'll address the position in the upcoming NFL draft, Elliott's veteran presence can certainly help the Cowboys.

There is no "imminent" new deal for Lions QB Jared Goff, despite new deals for OT Penei Sewell and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. (Source: Adam Schefter)

Fantasy Impact: Goff will still lead one of the NFL's most explosive offenses, but his future with the Lions remains a bit murky. He's a solid QB2 for fantasy at this point.

Penei Sewell agreed to a contract extension with the Lions this week, making him the new highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. (Source: Mike Garafolo)

Fantasy Impact: Sewell has been a terrific player for the Lions since they drafted, earning an All-Pro nod, so this contract is absolutely deserved.

Rashod Bateman and the Ravens have agreed to a contract extension through 2026. (Source: Ravens on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bateman will now remain with the team that drafted him for the next few seasons. The former first-round pick recorded 367 receiving yards and one touchdown on 32 receptions in 16 games last season.