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FANTASY PLAYS: It's OK to wait a little bit to draft a QB

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 09:18 PM EDT
The fantasy football season is upon us and not a moment too soon. Sure, I love fantasy baseball and fantasy hockey but there is just something...

FANTASY PLAYS: Strong depth at tight end, kicker spots

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 08:51 PM EDT
I approach the tight end position in much the same way I approach drafting a quarterback. Sure, I would love to select Travis Kelce, George Kittle, or...

FANTASY PLAYS: Pool is deep for quality wide receivers

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:37 PM EDT
The WR position is one of the deepest in fantasy football. Fantasy players focusing on RBs in the early rounds of drafts should have no problem finding...

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kaleb McGary speaks to the media after NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons' offensive line remains a work in progress. Having rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary again cleared for contact following a heart procedure may help. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)
Falcons rookie McGary back in practice after heart surgery

By Charles Odum Aug. 26, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017 file photo Seattle Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh reacts after he missed a field goal at the end of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle. The Atlanta Falcons have brought in Walsh to compete for their kicking job. Walsh was at practice Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 and will get a shot to beat out Giorgio Tavecchio, who’s made only four of eight field goal attempts during the preseason. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks 12/31/2017

Aug. 25, 2019 02:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017 file photo Seattle Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh reacts after he missed a field goal at the end of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle. The Atlanta Falcons have brought in Walsh to compete for their kicking job. Walsh was at practice Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 and will get a shot to beat out Giorgio Tavecchio, who’s made only four of eight field goal attempts during the preseason. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)
Falcons bring in Blair Walsh to compete for kicking job

Aug. 25, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) receives attention on the sideline after an injury in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Column: The NFL preseason shows all its ills in 1 night

By Paul Newberry Aug. 23, 2019 07:04 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Newton leaves Panthers' preseason loss with foot injury

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 11:01 PM EDT

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Rookie Haskins leads Redskins past fumbling Falcons, 19-7

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 10:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 07:24 PM EDT

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, left, speaks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, right, before the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Washington Redskins at Atlanta Falcons 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL 2019: NFC South rivals looking to end Saints' 2-year run

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Philadelphia. Wentz, Jason Peters and Darren Sproles have unfinished business. The franchise quarterback, the nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle and the versatile veteran were injured when the Eagles won the first Super Bowl in franchise history following the 2017 season. They are determined to deliver another parade down Broad Street. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL 2019: Eagles determined to deliver on Super aspirations

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 22, 2019 12:08 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL 2019: Arians takes turn at ending Bucs' playoff drought

By Fred Goodall Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reacts after a touchdown carry by running back Alvin Kamara, not pictured, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in New Orleans. The NFC South’s reputation as the NFL’s most balanced division has taken a hit. The New Orleans Saints’ two-year run as division champion, including a dominant showing in 2018, has left other teams eager to prove there is still parity in the South. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) NEW FACES: Coach Bruce Arians, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, LB Devin White, DL Ndamukong Suh, LB/S Deone Bucannon, LB...

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Bell sat out last season in a contract dispute with Pittsburgh and signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract with New York in March. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn watches before the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game between the Falcons and the Denver Broncos in Canton, Ohio. Quinn has gone back to his past to protect his future with the Atlanta Falcons. Quinn fired his three coordinators following a disappointing 7-9 finish in 2018. He appointed himself as the new defensive coordinator, the role he held in Seattle before being hired by Atlanta in 2015. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Falcons Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 22, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during their NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Last season’s decline was not acceptable only two years after Ryan led the 2016 Falcons to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
NFL 2019: Quinn facing heat to take Falcons back to playoffs

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 11:59 AM EDT