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Pat Fitzmaurice is the managing editor and a fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros.
 | Now that the 2025 NFL regular season is history, let’s set the stage for 2026 fantasy drafts with an early five-round fantasy football mock draft. We’ll assume it’s for a half-point PPR league where each team is required to start … read more » by in Fantasy4 wks ago |
 | Happy 2026! The new year calls for a new set of fantasy football draft rankings. As you know, there is no such thing as an offseason in fantasy football, and it’s never too early to start hatching a plan to … read more » by in FantasyThu, Jan 1 |
 | It’s funny how agitated some people in the fantasy community get about leagues that play into Week 18. “I can’t believe you’re playing fantasy football in a week where all 32 NFL teams are playing football!” Look, we get it. … read more » by in FantasyThu, Jan 1 |
 | Depending on how you look at it, Week 18 is either the beginning of the fantasy football offseason, or the last checkpoint before the offseason begins. And… Wait. You weren’t about to fall for the whole “offseason” thing, were you? … read more » by in FantasyThu, Jan 1 |
 | A lot of fantasy football gamers get indignant about leagues that play into Week 18. The final week of the regular season can be wildly unpredictable because not every team is fully motivated to win. Thus, fantasy results can be … read more » by in FantasyMon, Dec 29 |
 | I was about to go to bed last night when I heard a commotion downstairs, so I went down to check it out. Imagine my surprise when I encountered Santa Claus, who was dutifully placing presents beneath our Christmas tree. … read more » by in FantasyWed, Dec 24 |
 | Here are my fantasy football rankings, tiers and outlook for notable players Week 17. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Start/Sit Lineup Advice: … read more » by in FantasyWed, Dec 24 |
 | Fantasy Football Championship week. The trophy, the winner’s check and eight-plus months of bragging rights are within your grasp. Ready to go, slugger? You got this. With luck, your core fantasy football lineup is all set for Week 17, and … read more » by in FantasyMon, Dec 22 |
 | Browns TE David Njoku has been activated from the COVID-19 list and practiced on Thursday, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal. Nate Ulrich via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) returned to practice on a limited basis on Thursday, according to Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Michael Gehlken via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | Lions RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) was held out of Lions practice on Thursday. Benjamin Raven via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | T.J. Hockenson did not take part in the open part of Lions practice on Thursday, according to Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman. Tim TwentymanThu, Dec 16 |
 | Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says DT Kenny Clark has been added to the COVID-19 list. Stacy Dales via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
 | Chargers WR Mike Williams' "close contact" with COVID-positive Keenan Allen came on Monday, So Williams could be cleared to return to the team on Saturday and play against the Giants on Sunday. |
 | Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports that Broncos RB says "I feel like I’ll be able to go" in Week 14. Gordon missed Denver's Week 13 loss to Kansas City with a hip injury. Nick Kosmider on TwitterThu, Dec 9 |
 | Down to just two healthy running backs, the Packers brought in former Lions RB Kerryon Johnson for a workout on Tuesday. Aaron Jones sustained a sprained MCL in Week 10, and Kylin Hill tore his ACL in Week 8, leaving A.J. Dillon and former UDFA Patrick Taylor as the only healthy members of Green Bay's RB corps. Rob Demovsky on TwitterWed, Nov 17 |
