This Week's Fantasy Football Headlines, Hype, and Fun Stuff
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News & Notes:
Cam Newton has reached agreement with the New England Patriots. /r/fantasyfootball discussion thread. I’ve also put together a compilation of reactions from around the internet.
RB Ezekiel Elliott has said his doctor told him he cannot currently work out because of complications from COVID-19.
Free agent WR Antonio Brown has been working out with Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. The only question now is who hasn’t AB worked out with this offseason? Tampa Bay is also rumored to be interested. Tampa says: no. Who do we believe this time of year? No one.
NFL to cut two weeks off 2020 preseason schedule, could end up canceling all preseason games.
RB Adrian Peterson says he wants to play “four more years” in the NFL. Here’s to hoping he’s still got those newborn baby knees.
Adam Caplan predicts rookie WR Jalen Reagor to lead Eagles WRs in snaps and receptions this year.
Washington listed as a top landing spot for Josh Gordon if he is reinstated.
RB Phillip Lindsay while discussing the addition of Melvin Gordon: “I’m here and when I get the opportunity to be in the game, I’m going to make explosive plays.”
“[QB Josh] Allen has looked noticeably bigger and stronger in the upper body in recent videos posted.” “It's muscle. He's in crazy shape and spinning it great."
Theory, Analysis, and Hype Pieces:
Matthew Berry's 100 facts for the 2020 fantasy football season.
"One of the pre-eminent body control artists of his generation, [Deandre] Hopkins is a match made in heaven with [Kyler] Murray's drop-in-a-bucket accuracy outside the numbers."
Examining first down stats as a predictor of future WR success.
PFF has QB Jalen Hurts as it’s #2 highest graded rookie QB.
Fantastic read on how to approach the tight end position in TE premium leagues.
Great Reddit thread: “What's the most underrated and overrated stats for drafting?”
Quick list of the teams with the most vacated carries.
WR Tyler Boyd isn’t a sexy name for fantasy football, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better value right now. Another article exploring his upside.
Three things we can count on in this world: 1. The sun will rise in the East 2. The sun will set in the West 3. WR Marvin Jones will be undervalued.
Thread on /r/fantasyfootball: Who are the toughest non rookies to put a value on this year?
“[RB] Derrius Guice has an awful lot of #good plays for a guy with fewer than 50 career touches.”
Breakdown of WR DK Metcalf’s rookie season game tape.
A look at what we can expect from RB Todd Gurley in 2020. Also, a nice Twitter thread on why we should be careful fading him.
Various analysts weigh in on 8 late-round tight ends to target in 2020.
Twitter thread, video, and article on WR Darius Slayton. And a caution.
“A.J. Green, dismissed and disrespected by fantasy drafters (and gurus), is ready to bounce back.”
Two opposing Mike Gesicki takes: 1. “Why is Mike Gesicki not the next George Kittle?” 2. “[TE] Mike Gesicki is a Bust in Dynasty Leagues.”
If you woke up today feeling the need for a little WR Scotty Miller hype, then it’s your lucky day.
“[WR] John Ross's highlights from the last two years. A ‘bust’ typically doesn't make this many plays in a short period.”
Great look at the Ravens squad who some believe are primed for a big 2020.
A word of caution for TE Tyler Higbee.
“Only two RBs under Andy Reid in Kansas City have played at least 55% of the total snaps at RB in a given year - Jamaal Charles and Kareem Hunt, which is something to keep in mind with the Damien Williams/Clyde Edwards-Helaire storyline.”
Fantastic twitter thread on rookie WR Bryan Edwards.
Julio Jones is a roadblock for the Calvin Ridley fantasy football hype train.
Most targets with a step or more of separation 20 + yards downfield since 2017: 1. Tyreek Hill - 58 2. Brandin Cooks - 47 3. Julio Jones - 42.
As if WR DJ Moore needed more hype.
QB Matt Stafford’s career stats are nutty, and he continues to be a value.
Choosing which Washington tight end to place your bet on is this year is a nightmare.
True or False: QB Daniel Jones is a franchise quarterback.
Rankings and Mock Drafts:
Top 150 PPR redraft rankings via Ian Hartitz.
Top 10 Tight Ends for 2020 via Donkey Teeth.
2020 TEs organized by Projected Market Share via JetPack Galileo.
Some Podcasts I Enjoyed This Week:
The Scott Fishbowl Podathon begins this Sunday, July 5th. If you’re unfamiliar with the Scott Fishbowl, it’s a fantastic, massive fantasy football tournament for charity. Sign ups for the 2021 season has already opened so go get yourself on the list!
On The Couch: Sigmund Bloom and Chris Allen go off the rails a bit in this one, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.
RotoUnderworld: Matt Kelley and Peter Overzet build an airtight case for RB Patrick Laird.
BallBlast Podcast: Michelle & Kate's Double Date with Liz Loza and Stepmom Lauren.
True North Fantasy Football: A play on the classic Keep/Trade/Cut.
The Fun Stuff:
The Miami Dolphins dropped a hype video that makes it hard not to get a little excited about what they’re putting together down there.
QB Cam Newton hype video.
QB Dwayne Haskins connecting with a blazing WR Mecole Hardman on a cool 60 yard bomb.
A full minute of rookie RB Cam Akers showing off in his college tape.
The only reason you need to draft RB Austin Ekeler.
QB Kyler Murray / AZ Cardinals hype video.
Sleeper is adding a bunch of fun toys to their trade functionality.