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Calvin Ridley May Be Undervalued at Current Redraft ADP
Calvin Ridley could be a late-round sleeper worth targeting at his current ADP
Cam Ward
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#16
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Latest: Jul 24, 2026 · 5,308
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Raiders 2026 season: Who could go worst to first?
In the NFL, turnarounds can be fast and dramatic. Teams go from being one of the dregs of the league one season to a Super Bowl contender the next nearly every year. Let’s take a look at the eight teams that finished in last place in 2025 to see which teams have the best chance of going from worst to first: Detroit Lions : We’re not going to overthink this and take it simple. The Lions were tied for last place in the NFC North with the Minnesota Vikings with a 9-8 record. They’re a winning team. They’re still dangerous. Yes, the NFC North is talented, but so are the Lions. With a little luck they didn’t get last season, they can win the division. New Orleans Saints : The Saints won four of their final five games last season and finished 6-11. Thus, they have momentum heading into this season. If Tyler Slough continues to show he can be a solid starter, the Saints can easily win a very winnable NFC South. Tennessee Titans : We’re dropping a tier here. But keep an eye on Tennessee. I’m a believer in Robert Saleh. If Cam Ward can take a big leap and the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans regress some, this is a possible worst-to-first squad. New York Giants : I know the Giants a flavor of the moment and a favorite worst-to-first candidate. The reasons are clear: They have a talented young staff and a top head coach in John Harbaugh. Still, I’m not sure its going to result in instance success. One of those reasons is the NFC East is fairly strong. New York Jets : We’re dropping another tier. I think any of the four remaining teams are longshots to win their division. I’m not a big believer in the Jets and the AFC East is tough. Las Vegas Raiders : If Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza are the real deals in their new roles, anything is possible. But, man, the AFC West is ridiculously strong. So, it won’t be easy. Cleveland Browns : The Browns are bad. More power to them. I just don’t see it. Arizona Cardinals : I don’t think the Cardinals are the worst team on this list and they can show improvement. But come on; the rest of the NFC West teams are all serious playoff contenders and among the best teams in the league. Good luck, Arizona. Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system!
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Four NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year sleepers to consider, including 49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling
With training camps opening up around the NFL this week, one of the main storylines to watch is the rookies. Will quarterback Fernando Mendoza outperform Kirk Cousins on the practice field in Vegas? Could Carnell Tate skyrocket up fantasy big boards by showing he has an automatic connection with Cam Ward ? Since several rookies are about to make headlines, this is a good time to revisit the odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year. You could probably guess the favorites. Over at DraftKings Sportsbook, No. 3 overall pick running back Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals has the shortest odds at +400, followed by Mendoza at +425, Tate at +550, New Orleans Saints wideout Jordyn Tyson at +600 and Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price rounding out the top five at +750. But what about some sleepers? Below, we will break down four Offensive Rookie of the Year sleepers to consider. These players will have odds listed outside of the top five with a minimum of +1000. The No. 20 overall pick of the Philadelphia Eagles is the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, as he caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns for USC last season. Makai Lemon had four games in which he recorded 150 yards receiving and a touchdown in 2025, which tied a Big Ten single-season record, and recorded the most yards after catch (502) in the conference. Lemon wasn't just a playmaker after the catch, but also a deep-ball weapon. His 16 receptions of 20+ air yards were tied for third-most in the FBS. Lemon isn't A.J. Brown . He's a slot weapon, not a big-bodied perimeter threat. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who played and learned under Sean McVay, could use a reliable playmaker like Lemon as a pillar in his new offense. I think it could be easy to scheme up quick touches for him. As the Brandon Aiyuk saga continues to drag on, it seems very unlikely he will join his former college teammate Jayden Daniels in Washington. The Washington Commanders needed to add another wide receiver to help Terry McLaurin , who is coming off his worst season as a pro, and the most notable addition Adam Peters and Co. made this offseason was Antonio Williams in the third round. Williams leaves Clemson with the fourth-most career receptions (208) in program history, and is tied for the fourth-most receiving touchdowns (21). He caught 15 touchdowns over the last two seasons, which ranks most in the ACC. This is a solid slot weapon that doesn't drop the ball and can create after the catch. He also possesses the vision necessary to create those game-changing splash plays. The only question I have with Williams is his ability to stay healthy, as he missed 12 games due to injury during his collegiate career. But he's someone that could play a big role in Washington's offense if Daniels can also remain healthy. He has a clearer path to picking up touches than another talent like Germie Bernard in Pittsburgh. No one expected De'Zhaun Stribling to be the sixth wide receiver off the board, as he was CBS Sports' WR19 in this class. However, I trust John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, and they clearly wanted this prospect. Stribling is known for his blocking ability and physicality, but he also ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine at 6-foot-2. He caught 55 passes for 811 yards last season for the Ole Miss Rebels and led the team with six receiving touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 122 yards in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal upset against Georgia. Surely he can find a role in this efficient San Francisco 49ers offensive attack -- and should have the opportunity, too. The 49ers signed soon-to-be 33-year-old Mike Evans , who has missed 12 games over the last two seasons due to injury, and Christian Kirk while losing Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne in free agency. Jennings was the most reliable wide receiver Shanahan had over the past couple of seasons, and Stribling has the potential to wear the hat he did in this scheme. If the 49ers' weapons stru [... truncated ...]
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Trade: Cam Ward ↔ Zay Flowers
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Dynasty Dawgs trade — The Bourgeois Bees received: Zay Flowers and 2027 4th round pick (orig Run Tre Run 🏃). Run Tre Run 🏃 received: Cam Ward
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Titans training camp preview: Cam Ward and the quarterbacks
Tennessee Titans training camp preview focuses on Cam Ward and the quarterbacks
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Bengals News: NFL’ No. 1 Triplets
The Cincinnati Bengals have done a masterful job of building this offense. Part of that gets recognized as they get voted as having the No. 1 Triplets (quarterback, wide receiver and running back) in the NFL. It is safe to say that you can easily argue Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase as the best quarterback and wide receiver Duo in the NFL. Realistically, Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua are the only other pair that comes close. But Chase Brown proving he is a good quality running back gets Cincinnati vaulted to the top spot in this particular category. You could even make the argument that the Triplets tag is holding the Bengals back here. If it were simply the top three offensive players on the list Tee Higgins would take Brown’s place, and it is hard to assume voters would have a hard time determining who the top team would be then. How far ahead do you think the Bengals Triplets are from the rest of the NFL? 2026 NFL ‘Triplets’ rankings: Where every team’s QB, RB, pass catcher combo stands The Bengals are on top once again. They reclaimed the top spot in the rankings last year and received seven of the nine first-place votes this season. Burrow’s injury absence wasn’t enough to knock them off their perch, thanks in large part to his excellence but also the combination of him and Chase, and Brown’s emergence as a quality back in every situation except the one where Jake Browning is under center is also a contributor to the Bengals’ position at the top of the rankings. Netflix “Quarterback” Season Three Featuring Joe Flacco Now Streaming Quarterback give viewers exclusive, unprecedented access to four quarterbacks across the 2025 NFL season both on and off the field. This season features Flacco , Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield , Tennessee Titans rookie QB Cam Ward and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels . Relive key moments from the season and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the QB position one of football’s toughest jobs. One Joe Burrow training camp tweak Bengals can actually afford to make now Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has had a rough go of it throughout his NFL career in training camp. He came off a devastating knee injury entering his second season. Another year, his appendix exploded. A tweaked calf hampered him on another occasion. Joe Flacco says TJ Watt’s penalized Bengals-Steelers hit had intention “Man, he f—ed me up,” Flacco said of Watt’s hit. “He knew what he was doing, too. He was like, ‘I’ve got a chance to hit him here. I’m gonna take full advantage. … But that’s football. That’s the Steelers defense.” Holes are being poked in one of Bengals’ marquee free-agent signings The Cincinnati Bengals have made plenty of waves this offseason, including a long-awaited major move to address their safety position. Two-time Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champ Bryan Cook , a Cincinnati native, is now rocking the Bengals stripes. Orlando Brown Jr.: I feel Bengals have the best pass protection unit in the NFL “I really think — and I say this confidently — I really feel like we got the best pass protection unit in the NFL,” Brown said. “There isn’t a lot of groups that could come do what we do on a week-to-week basis and have the success that we’ve had, especially with the circumstances.”
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Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Justin Herbert unsurprisingly landed on ESPN’s annual rankings of the best quarterbacks (Chargers.com) The flexibility of the Chargers defensive line will aid Chris O’Leary’s unit greatly in 2026 (Chargers.com) Under-the-radar Chargers to watch in training camp this year (Chargers Wire) Did the Chargers make a mistake by setting up Trevor Penning to be the next man in at guard? (Chargers.com) Execs, scouts, and coaches voted on a consensus top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL this year (ESPN) Ranking the 20 greatest NFL head coaches of all time (CBS Sports) Tony Romo’s only regret from his career is not brining the Cowboys a Super Bowl (NFL.com) Cam Ward recently explained his “we ass” comment from his rookie season, noting he was raised to be honest (Pro Football Talk) Bryce Young must prove this season that he is not a bust (Sports Illustrated) Lamar Jackson tumbled in this year’s NFL Top 100 rankings (Bleacher Report)
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How will one more season with Ole Miss impact QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NFL-readiness?
When it comes to the 2027 quarterback class, hope springs eternal. Especially after a 2026 class that produced two first-rounders in Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson , and a 2025 class that produced two in Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart , the NFL prayer is that the 2027 group of signal-callers is more like the 2024 version, when there were three taken with the first three picks, six in the top 12, and four legit NFL starters in Caleb Williams , Jayden Daniels , Drake Maye , and Bo Nix . Even the relative stragglers (Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy) haven’t run entirely out of road when it comes to their NFL potential. Ostensibly, the 2027 class looks absolutely ridiculous from a tools and potential perspective. We could have Texas ’ Arch Manning , Oregon ’s Dante Moore , Ohio State’s Julian Sayin , Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss, South Carolina ’s LaNorris Sellers , Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker , Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr, and Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby (depending on how Sorsby is affected by recent gambling allegations) all fighting to rest atop next year’s QB draft listings, and there are ways in which each one could do it. Not to mention the fact that there will be a surprise interloper who comes out of nowhere to show NFL potential. That’s at least eight quarterbacks for NFL teams to consider next year. Of course, we also know that not every sure-thing prospect will ultimately become that even before he’s drafted; we’ve all seen the super-hyped guys fall down when they get hit without a plan. The idea with this series is to evaluate each of the prominent future prospects with one eye on what they’ve already done, and the other on what they need to do in order to reach their ultimate ceiling. We continue the deep dive with Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss, who fought to stay in school despite a 2025 season that had him as a more than credible NFL prospect. Last season, Chambliss completed 294 of 448 passes (65.6%) for 3,934 yards (8.8 YPA), 22 touchdowns, three interceptions, and a passer rating of 106.9. He also ran the ball 130 times for 585 yards (4.5 YPA), eight touchdowns and three fumbles. After that, Chambliss filed a lawsuit to contend the NCAA denying him an extra year of eligibility, and he won that case. Now that he has another developmental year before he tries the NFL on for size, what’s already on the ball, and what does he need to refine? Let’s dive into the tape. One of the most interesting things about Chambliss as a smaller, inherently mobile quarterback, is that he doesn’t need to leave the pocket to hit the middle of the field. Last season, when throwing to the middle of the field (directly to the middle; not middle left or middle right), Chambliss completed 46 of 70 passes for 825 yards, eight touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 144.0. His 44.45 EPA on such throws was the NCAA’s 11th-best (minimum 50 attempts), and it’s one of the more NFL-ready parts of his game. Teams at the next level that work their passing games over the middle of the field (or want to do so) won’t have to take leave of that notion with Chambliss as their quarterback. On throws outside the pocket last season, Chambliss completed 37 of 64 passes for 500 yards, four touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 97.1. Chambliss has a good sense of his own mechanics when he’s throwing on the move — the arm strength is enough for him to hit his targets when he has to throw off-platform, and when he rights his shoulders to the target, he’s capable of making some really nice downfield passes from a moving pocket. Chambliss has learned to deal with pressure very well — in 2025, he completed 44 of 81 passes when disrupted for 649 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 84.9. Chambliss’ yards per attempt average of 8.0 under pressure also tells you that he doesn’t automatically become Captain Checkdown when pressured. The aforementioned pocket movement helps him a lot in an NFL-conversant sen [... truncated ...]
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Cam Ward on his "We ass" comment: I was raised to be honest, when I said that, I meant it
Titans quarterback Cam Ward stands by his candid "we ass" comment from last season, stating he was raised to be honest and meant it as an accurate assessment of his team's poor performance, including his own. The Titans went on to win their next game after the comment and finished the season 3-14, with Ward demonstrating a willingness to speak his mind
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Movin’ On Up | Players Who will Gain Dynasty Value in 2026
We dynasty fantasy football managers are always looking for value in a buy-low opportunity. The best way to stay ahead of your leaguemates and keep a high-value team is to find players before they rise in value consistently. Well, you’re in luck. I’ve already done the work for you, so let’s dive right in. What an incredible year and a half it’s been for Tyler Shough . During the 2024 college football season, Shough was hardly seen as a good NFL quarterback prospect. However, his physical skills had him rapidly rising on draft boards. Selected in the second round last year by the Saints, he was still expected little from. After playing in college for six years, it’s hard to see how any prospect could develop more in the pros. Getting his chance to start in Week 8, Shough soon proved the haters wrong. The collegiate “journeyman” got his feet under himself, and from Week 10 on, Shough averaged 18.6 fantasy PPG with three outings over 20. Tyler Shough ADP 122 (QB20) – From week 12 to 18 he was the QB6 in fantasy points per game – Showed a rushing floor of around 25 yards per game pic.twitter.com/LYZyW7Osyf — Fumble Factory (@DailyFumbles) July 12, 2026 This offseason, the Saints worked to make things even better for their QB. They bolstered the offensive line, signed Travis Etienne , and drafted wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and tight end Oscar Delp . The Saints now have the right surroundings for Shough to make a second-year jump. Most will tell you he can’t improve from where he is because of his advanced age, but those same people underestimated him as a rookie as well. Buy Shough by tiering down from Cameron Ward or Baker Mayfield . Bhayshul Tuten was everyone’s favorite sleeper running back in the 2025 draft class. He’s a dynamic athlete who was highly productive in college and comes with pass-catching skills. Tuten’s rookie season was one that everyone on either side of the fence could look at and dig into further. Tuten “bulls” saw him earn a short-yardage role and perform when called upon. His “bears” saw him fail to make a big dent in Travis Etienne ‘s workload, likely due to his own ball security issues from college. Tuten averaged only 5.9 PPR PPG for the season. This offseason, however, Tuten got great news. The Jaguars let Etienne walk in free agency and only brought in Chris Rodriguez . Many point to Rodriguez playing for Jaguars’ head coach Liam Coen in college as a reason to worry about Tuten. But Rodriguez could barely stay on the Commanders’ roster over his three-year career there, and he has only six receptions . You heard that right, six . In three years. Tuten has every chance to earn a large role for the Jaguars and will be the main receiving back. Tier down with Javonte Williams or Bucky Irving to Tuten. It’s been a frustrating four years being a Christian Watson fan. Any time he’s been healthy, he’s shown to be one of the most efficient wide receivers in fantasy football. As a rookie, Watson was 1st among all wide receivers in Fantasy Points per Target . In 2025, while returning from an ACL in the same calendar year, he averaged 13.2 PPR PPG. An absolutely incredible feat, and one that doesn’t get talked about enough. For his career, he catches a touchdown on 8.8% of his targets, a top-notch mark. Unfortunately, over these four years, Watson has missed a total of 20 games. Despite his injury history, the Packers rewarded the North Dakota product for his healthy play this offseason by signing him to a contract extension worth up to $92 million. A contract like that shows plenty of confidence. Additionally, the Packers let Romeo Doubs leave via free agency and traded away Dontayvion Wicks . Neither was truly battling Watson for targets, but it opens up more snaps. $110 million WR Christian Watson pic.twitter.com/VIKlwHZyMI — Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) June 4, 2026 Head coach Matt LaFleur had a habit of rotating his wide receivers; however, it looks like that time is up. Watson is lined up for anot [... truncated ...]
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Is Cam Ward already the 2nd-best quarterback in the AFC South?
The Tennessee Titans finished last place in the AFC South last season for the second consecutive campaign. It wasn’t particularly close. The 3-14 Titans trailed the third-place Indianapolis Colts (8-9) by five victories. One thing that could change the Titans’ fortunes in the AFC South is the ascension of quarterback Cam Ward . If Ward establishes himself as a franchise quarterback and legitimate difference-maker, then the Titans should be vastly improved within the division. The question goes begging, where does Ward already rank in the AFC South? Most Titans fans would agree the team’s QB situation is better than the Colts’, with Daniel Jones coming off an Achilles injury, and on a prove-it contract. C.J. Stroud is probably considered the best quarterback in the division, but he hasn’t met expectations after a perfect rookie season. Stroud’s 23 touchdown passes as a rookie in 2023 is still his career high. And then there’s Trevor Lawrence . The former No. 1 overall quarterback has endured a whirlwind of a career. Lawrence struggled under the combative Urban Meyer as a rookie, but appeared to find his stride under Doug Pederson. There were more struggles (and injuries) in 2023 and 2024. Now, he had another great season under Liam Coen in 2025. Most analysts would probably place both Stroud and Lawrence ahead of Ward in AFC South quarterback rankings. Neither the Texans or Jaguars quarterback have been perfect throughout their careers, however. There’s definitely wiggle room for Ward to surpass one (or both) of them in 2026. Hopefully Ward takes the desired step forward in 2026 under Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll. The Titans have invested in his supporting cast, adding weapons like Carnell Tate , Wan’Dale Robinson, and Daniel Bellinger this offseason. Ward possesses every trait needed to establish himself as a top-two quarterback in the AFC South during the 2026 season
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How NFL-ready is Arch Manning?
When it comes to the 2027 quarterback class, hope springs eternal. Especially after a 2026 class that produced two first-rounders in Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson , and a 2025 class that produced two in Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart , the NFL prayer is that the 2027 group of signal-callers is more like the 2024 version, when there were three taken with the first three picks, six in the top 12, and four legit NFL starters in Caleb Williams , Jayden Daniels , Drake Maye , and Bo Nix . Even the relative stragglers (Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy) haven’t run entirely out of road when it comes to their NFL potential. Ostensibly, the 2027 class looks absolutely ridiculous from a tools and potential perspective. We could have Texas’ Arch Manning, Oregon ’s Dante Moore , Ohio State’s Julian Sayin , Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss , South Carolina ’s LaNorris Sellers , Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker , Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr, and Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby ( depending on how Sorsby is affected by recent gambling allegations ) all fighting to rest atop next year’s QB draft listings, and there are ways in which each one could do it. Not to mention the fact that there will be a surprise interloper who comes out of nowhere to show NFL potential. That’s at least eight quarterbacks for NFL teams to consider next year. Of course, we also know that not every sure-thing prospect will ultimately become that even before he’s drafted; we’ve all seen the super-hyped guys fall down when they get hit without a plan. The idea with this series is to evaluate each of the prominent future prospects with one eye on what they’ve already done, and the other on what they need to do in order to reach their ultimate ceiling. Let’s start with Arch Manning, the Promised Son who showed all kinds of improvement in his first season as an NCAA starter. Manning had just 103 dropbacks in his first two seasons with the Longhorns, and things were rough to begin the 2025 season as a result. From Weeks 1-7, he completed 102 of 163 passes (62.6%) for 1,317 yards (8.1 YPA), 12 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a passer rating of 99.7. There was talk early in the season as to whether head coach Steve Sarkisian should bench Manning for his own good, but Sark wasn’t biting. “I don’t know if any college player has kind of gone through what he went through before he even was the full-time starter,” Sarkisian said. “Part of that is his last name, part of it is our brand. I think those two things coming together made this such a big storyline before the season, and but none of it was anything due to what Arch was doing. He just kind of kept focusing on what he needed and tried to do.” Well, eventually it kicked in. From Week 8 through Texas’ win over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, Manning completed 146 of 245 passes (59.6%) for 1,846 yards (7.5 YPA), 14 touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 98.8. This was against Kentucky , Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Arkansas , Texas A&M, and Michigan — there were no San Jose State , UTEP , or Sam Houston State breaks in the action as there were in the first half of the season. By the end of his first full campaign as a starter, Manning looked like what that’s supposed to look like for the most part, and there was no more talk regarding whether he should be benched or not, as there was after the Kentucky game in Week 8, when he completed 12 of 27 passes for 132 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 59.5. From then on, the improvements began. So, what is Arch Manning’s skill set now, and where does he need to take steps forward in 2026? Even in his more regrettable moments early in the 2025 season, Manning’s movement within the pocket — his ability to move and re-set to throw in the small boxing ring of the pocket — was an alpha skill. He’s going to get all kinds of Joe Burrow comparisons because of it, and those comps will not be wrong if the ascent continues. Burrow is the NFL’s bes [... truncated ...]
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2026 NFL offensive infrastructure rankings: Which teams have best set up their quarterback for success?
This article ranks NFL teams based on their offensive infrastructure, focusing on the support systems in place for quarterbacks. It highlights the Miami Dolphins as having the worst infrastructure around Malik Willis, citing a lack of talent in the pass-catching department including Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell, Chris Bell, Greg Dulcich, and Will Kacmarek. The Tennessee Titans are also discussed, with concerns about the support for Cam Ward despite upgrades at wide receiver with Wan'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate, and the hiring of Brian Daboll. The article notes that the offensive line remains an issue for the Titans
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Jeffrey Simmons is jealous Mike Vrabel got the Patriots, not the Titans, to the Super Bowl
Titans defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons played his first five NFL seasons with Mike Vrabel as his head coach, and never reached the Super Bowl. That gave him mixed emotions when he saw Vrabel get to the Super Bowl last year with the Patriots. Simmons said on Terron Armstead’s podcast that he still has a great relationship with Vrabel and was happy for his success in Year One in New England, but also disappointed Vrabel couldn’t help Simmons reach the Super Bowl in Tennessee. “Was I surprised?” Simmons said. “I think we all would be surprised if this guy, first year in New England, they go straight to the Super Bowl. First off, I’m jealous as hell. Like what? I was just with you four years, and you couldn’t get me to the Super Bowl? But I could call Vrabel right now and he’d answer the phone. You build that relationship off the football field, and I think that’s the thing with Vrabel. It’s the same with Saleh, when you can build that relationship with players off the football field, and not just on the football field, they’re going to play as hard as they can for you.” Simmons said that as he watched Vrabel and many of the assistant coaches who were with him in Tennessee get to the Super Bowl in their first year in New England, it gave him high hopes for what the Titans can do this year with new head coach Robert Saleh. “I was surprised. He took the whole Tennessee Titans staff with him,” Simmons said. “Coach Robert Saleh, first year? Why not?” The Titans taking that kind of leap forward in Year One with Saleh would likely require the same second-year turnaround from Cam Ward that Drake Maye had last season. Simmons said he sees the hard work Ward is putting in, and is a believer that the Titans have the right people in place to make a big turnaround in 2026
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Does Calvin Ridley Carry Sneaky Redraft Sleeper Appeal into 2026?
Calvin Ridley may be a value selection in redraft leagues due to his potential for improved production in 2026
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Red, White, BOOM! Dynasty Breakout Fireworks in 2026?
It’s the Fourth of July, so what better time to talk about players who could light up fantasy football in 2026? Every year, we have young players who blow up and veterans in new situations with an opportunity to thrive. As managers, identifying these dynasty breakout candidates and buying in before their costs skyrocket is key . Go forth and celebrate this Independence Day with family and friends, and enjoy yourself. And if you want some actionable fantasy advice in between glizzies and adult beverages, check out these 12 dynasty breakout candidates set to explode this season. The drumbeat for last year’s No. 22-overall pick in the NFL Draft is louder than your neighbor’s holiday aerial display. Omarion Hampton played only nine games as a rookie, but we got a glimpse of how good he can be. In those contests, he averaged 15.1 fantasy points per game (FPPG), good for RB12. He rushed for 545 yards and added another 192 through the air on 32 receptions. Omarion Hampton ‘s Advanced Metrics In Year 2, Hampton will surely benefit from the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, a wizard at designing a run game. He’ll get the bruising back into space, where Hampton can employ that 4.46 speed to zoom past defenders. Everyone is expecting the Chargers to field one of the best offenses in football this season. If that turns out to be the case, Hampton is a major threat to rack up big-time yardage and find paydirt 10-plus times. He will be a top-10 pick in 2027 redrafts if he blows up this season. The setup is there for Carnell Tate to create fireworks right away in his rookie season. The Titans selected him at No. 4 overall in the draft, with visions of him catching deep bomb after deep bomb from quarterback Cam Ward . He may have been “out-alpha’d” by202 rookie Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State, but Tate has all the tools and traits to be an elite receiver in the pros. He’s a big-bodied target who can win downfield and make contested catches look easy. He should start on the outside from the get-go, and has a chance to make an immediate impact in fantasy if he and Ward click early on. Everyone’s favorite guy to take a second-year leap is Luther Burden . It’s not hard to see why — he was a metrics darling as a rookie, and closed the season on a high note. Burden lit up the 49ers in Week 17, racking up eight receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown. Those numbers made him the overall WR1 during fantasy championship week. Luther Burden’s Efficiency Metrics With D.J. Moore now in Buffalo, the table is set for Burden to take on a much larger role. If he builds on a rookie season in which he ranked third in yards per route run (2.79), Burden’s value will shoot up higher than a reloadable mortar. The video highlights from minicamp showed a spry, healthy-looking Quinshon Judkins . That was a little surprising, given the brutal leg injury he’s been rehabbing from. If he’s ahead of schedule and good to go for 2026, it’s wheels up for Cleveland’s 2025 second-round pick. Close look at Quinshon Judkins in RB drills pic.twitter.com/orBHv25xew — Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) May 20, 2026 One thing Judkins has going into Year 2 is the Browns’ soft schedule. They have one of the easiest slates in the league, and that should help keep Judkins on the field and give him plenty of opportunities to pound the rock. We’ll see if Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders can march the offense into scoring position enough for Judkins to pile up touchdowns. If not, achieving consistent RB1 output will be tough. However, if he shows the juice he had at Ole Miss and Ohio State, Judkins can post high-end RB2 numbers and cruise past his current value. Even though he was the third quarterback selected and received early second-round draft capital, the dynasty community did not have high expectations for quarterback Tyler Shough . You could routinely get him at the end of Round 2 or early in Round 3 of superflex rookie drafts last year. Once he finally go [... truncated ...]
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Patriots links 7/02/26: Stevenson-Henderson RB duo in Top 5
TEAM TALK Patriots Catch-22: QB tiers , NFL over/unders. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Hector Longo ranks all the Patriots road trips for 2026: From a Super Bowl rematch in Seattle to Monday Night at Arrowhead, New England ’s away schedule is loaded this season. Ethan Hurwitz explains why the Patriots should already be overjoyed with Kevin Byard signing. Ethan Hurwitz notes defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr’s motivation stems from two important things. Ethan Hurwitz looks at Justin Melo’s re-ranking of the 2026 rookies and why the Pats’ were given more stick than carrot. Richard Lewis relays an article from The Athletic, listing the biggest questions on all 32 teams in the NFL. For the Patriots, the question was about the defensive line. Hector Longo weighs the pros and cons of the Patriots taking a flyer on TE Jonnu Smith . Sara Marshall suggests the Patriots need to keep a close eye on a potential trade target , Cardinals TE Trey McBride. Stephen Sheehan thinks the NFL’s 100 best players in the league list will disappoint Patriots fans . NATIONAL NEWS Matt Verderame (SI) Ranking the five best running back duos ahead of the 2026 season. No. 5 Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) 2026 NFL WR dynamic duo rankings . No. 7 A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs . Gilberto Manzano (SI) Ranking the NFL’s five best wide receiver duos for 2026. No Pats. Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Which U.S. area has best NFL players ? Eight teams, Cup winner. Pats included. Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) 2026 NFL Draft: Way-too-early re-ranking of the top 50 prospects. Nick Shook (NFL.com) Which NFL players should improve in 2026? Bobby Kownack (NFL.com) Top 100 Players of 2026: Nos. 90-85 . No Pats. Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) NFL sophomore QB outlook: Biggest 2026 questions for Cam Ward , Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough . Matt Verderame (SI) Super Bowl LXI road map: Bengals are dangerous , but there are potential pitfalls. Staff (SI) Ranking America’s best athletes from all 50 states. The Breer Report (SI) Rams the best in the NFL ? Joey Bosa done? Bears Edge rushers. (7 min. video) The Breer Report (SI) Lions release Terrion Arnold, Aiyuk’s drama , Chris Johnson ’s ALS diagnosis. (10 min. video) EXTRACURRICULAR Jerry Thornton writes about the ‘Mexican Batman’ who has been running around the city, catching motorbike thieves and leaving them taped to poles for the police. Chris Bumbaca (USA Today) The questions the NFL couldn’t afford to ask about Brendan Sorsby , a gamble it wouldn’t take. Ben Koo and Brendon Kleen (Awful Announcing) ESPN analyst Matt Miller ’s charitable efforts face scrutiny amid life-threatening car crash. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: Jonathan Jones is in “advanced talks” to leave CBS for The Athletic . The role of the insider vs. traditional reporting. Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL Network-Comcast standoff enters its third month
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