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Pat Fitzmaurice is the managing editor and a fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros.
 | Ja’Marr Chase had two catches for 26 yards in Week 1. Chase, the nearly unanimous WR1 in this year’s fantasy drafts, produced 3.6 half-PPR fantasy points in his first game of the season. As far as I’m aware, no one … read more » by in FantasyFri, Sep 12 |
 | Isn’t it great to have the NFL and fantasy football back in our lives? The excitement of close games. Our players scoring touchdowns. Great catches. Big runs. Nachos. Wings. Brock Bowers is hurt. George Kittle is hurt. Drake London is … read more » by in FantasyTue, Sep 9 |
 | Hallelujah, the NFL regular season is finally here. The offseason always seems to last an eternity. It’s fun to analyze and debate player value in the spring and summer months, but we’re all craving actual football games and new data … read more » by in FantasyThu, Sep 4 |
 | It’s important to get more than your fair share of the right players in fantasy drafts. But it’s even more important to avoid the wrong players in fantasy drafts. Our draft picks are precious; we don’t want to squander them … read more » by in FantasySat, Aug 30 |
 | The FantasyPros 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit also includes a robust essay on my 2025 draft strategy for redraft leagues, along with thoughts on some of my favorite targets. But you have places to go, people to meet, things to … read more » by in FantasySat, Aug 30 |
 | As the noted philosopher Ted “The Million Dollar Man” DiBiase once said, “Every man has his price.” Fantasy football gamers should espouse a similar philosophy: Every player has his price. A player might be overpriced at his average draft position … read more » by in FantasySat, Aug 30 |
 | The preparation for your perfect 2025 fantasy football draft begins now. Have a battle plan when you show up for your in-person draft or fire up the laptop for your online draft. But don’t make it a rigid plan. Fantasy … read more » by in FantasySat, Aug 30 |
 | We’ve made it through the preseason. Next stop: Real football. FantasyPros analysts Mike Maher, Derek Brown, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice conclude a series of preseason roundtables by discussing the Colts’ quarterback decision, favorite injury stashes, last-minute advice for fantasy … read more » by in FantasyWed, Aug 27 |
 | 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 |
