A sweep on the road is great, but the Phillies haven’t played particularly well at home. They need to come home and actually start taking care of business, particularly against teams like the Marlins and Cardinals. There needs to be some distance put between them and the rest of the wild card contenders. On to […]
This past Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Green Bay Packers in the first game of the NFL preseason. The Steelers prevailed 28-9, and former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar played a large part in the win. The third-string quarterback in the game, Drew went 1o-of-13 passing for 153 yards and two touchdowns […]
Nathan Jahnke utilizes preseason snap data and projections to provide IDP depth charts for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season.
It’s not just Dexter Lawrence being a great football player that makes it clear why the Bengals made the bold move to trade for him in mid-April. Lawrence is an incredible leader, and he is very confident and secure in himself. He knows what his role needs to be with the Bengals. If you need […]
Former Arizona State safety Myles Rowser’s college return is finally sorted. After all 32 NFL teams snubbed him in the 2026 draft, he tried to build a future at the pro level by participating in rookie minicamp with the Seahawks. When an NFL contract didn’t materialize, his playing career sat in limbo until a fresh […]
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The 2026 season is yet to kick off, but Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders already finds himself under immense scrutiny. After going sack-heavy last season, this time Shedeur’s throwing motion is raising questions. “I figured out why Shedeur throws wobblers and why that ball slipped out of his hands on his INT across the middle […]
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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell wants the NFL to change its sideline rules after the team’s preseason 14-16 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. His ask stems from an incident in the second quarter of the game, when Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw got hurt after accidentally colliding with linebacker Devin White. That threw Campbell […]
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ESPN’s Pat McAfee has traded his headset for a microphone, again. After his debut song ‘Dookie’ was released last December, McAfee thought the world needed to hear more of the thoughts he has jotted down for two decades in his phone’s notes app. So, he released his debut album, “The Diary of a Polarizing Figure,” […]
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The latest The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2026 draft class was ready to play a football game donning the red and gold for the first time on Saturday, and many fans had their eyes glued to those specific newcomers. Rookie running back Emmett Johnson was a standout; wide receiver Cyrus Allen made a highlight-reel catch, and […]
Fantasy football depth charts are a snapshot of where teams currently stand after the first preseason game. This is not a projection of where we expect the depth chart to be at the start of the season. This primarily uses preseason playing time, followed by the unofficial depth charts and last season's usage to determine the order of the players.
After a positive preseason debut, the Drew Allar stock is up. Days later, his offensive coordinator assessed his progress. A third-round rookie, Allar is expected to have a redshirt season. Despite the three-touchdown showing last Thursday night, he isn’t a finished product yet. But the team seems entirely content with where he is, both physically […]
Nathan Jahnke builds his ideal draft strategy for 10-team fantasy football leagues, prioritizing both running backs and wide receivers.
The hype around the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals team is building more and more each day as the new season quickly approaches. The Bengals reconstructed the defensive side of the ball and kept the offense entirely intact for the 2026 season. It is clear the front office went all in this offseason, and the ball is […]
The Indianapolis Colts have a lengthy ongoing position battle at wide receiver, but the final spot may come down to who is the better kick returner.
New York Jets rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik took full advantage of his starting opportunity in the team's preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
The Miami Dolphins have a solid starting offensive line on paper. However, the rest of the depth chart looks more than a little suspect.
These five players carry significant downside relative to their current ADPs in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Rashee Rice, Cam Skattebo and Davante Adams face concerns ranging from changing roles and workload uncertainty to potential touchdown regression. PFF grades and usage trends also highlight reasons for caution with Lamar Jackson and TreVeyon Henderson at their current draft prices.
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A look at some Dallas Cowboys players who did serious damage to their hopes of making the 53-man roster in Week 1 of the preseason.
Hassan Haskins’ path to his first preseason contest with the New England Patriots wasn’t a typical one. New England signed the free-agent running back on Wednesday, just one day before its preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. It’s an opportunity that Haskins is excited for with the chance to reunite with head coach Mike Vrabel. […]
The Cleveland Browns return to the practice field on Monday, following a day off after losing to the Chicago Bears in Todd Monken’s debut as an NFL head coach. Nothing was really decided against the Bears, but this week versus the Buffalo Bills could be a big one. Browns coverage from DBN: You too can […]
Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy. Ozzy Trapillo, somehow, is back from injury and was activated by the Bears this weekend. At the same time, Kyle Monangai limped off out of practice […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute. Today we’re talking about how our Tiger boys are enjoying their new lives in the NFL: As for the other two Tigers who were drafted this year, they had less fortunate starts. Kevin Coleman, Jr. missed his chance at game time with a day-to-day injury, while Keagen Trost was removed […]
Michael Jordan played in the NBA for 15 seasons between 1984 and 2003, and was widely considered one of the greatest athletes of his generation. But he wasn’t the best. That would have been his contemporary, Bo Jackson. Jackson played both professional baseball and football, and was an All-Star in each. His professional baseball career […]
The Browns still seem no closer to having an answer as to who will be their quarterback, between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Both accounted for poor-quality turnovers in their first preseason game, while offering no touchdowns. At this rate, it’s not clear if HC Todd Monken will announce a starter before Week 1. But […]