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Both the Saints and the Cowboys have their playoff seedings locked up. The Saints are atop the NFC, and that won’t change. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are holding onto the No. 4 seed and have clinched their division but can’t move up or down in the standings. That said, the teams could choose to hold out some of their stars, and fantasy owners will be worried about Drew Brees, Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, Michael Thomas, and Amari Cooper in the lead-up to their fantasy football title games....

Another six-team bye week hits us in Week 9 (Bears, Browns, Chargers, Vikings, Patriots, Steelers), so you’ll need reinforcements. We highlight plenty of one-week wonders at tight end, defense, and wide receivers in our full waiver list . WEEK 9 RANKINGSQuarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker One injury reminder: Leonard Fournette missed Week 7 because of an ankle injury, and while he’s expected to return in Week 9, his handcuffs, Chris Ivory and T....

It’s no secret that Lynch, who’s owed $5 million this season before bonuses, has been unhappy with his contract, but it’s a little surprising that he’s staging a holdout now after reporting to minicamp in June. Maybe the Chiefs upping Jamaal Charles’ deal caused Lynch to reconsider his options. Charles had much more leverage, though, so Lynch may not be as fortunate. MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL:Lynch or Lacy? | Other RB draft decisions...

For injury updates on Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin, Allen Lazard, and more key WRs, click here. For news on other RB injuries, including Christian McCaffrey, Mark Ingram, and Austin Ekeler, go here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 9 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Aaron Jones playing Week 9? Jones has missed the last couple of games for the Packers while nursing a calf injury picked up late in the lead-up to Week 7....

For all the latest news and fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy). LISTEN TO THE SN FANTASY WEEK 3 PREVIEW PODCAST BELOW WEEK 3 NON-PPR RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Will Cam Newton play Week 3? The NFL Network report from Wednesday evening suggested that Cam Newton is “trending” toward not playing Week 3. It also said Newton was in a walking boot as of Wednesday night....

Throughout the day, we’ll provide you with the latest news on Thomas’s status. Check back about 90 minutes prior to kickoff for the official answer, and for more updates and the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. Week 1 Non-PPR Rankings:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Demaryius Thomas playing Sunday night? UPDATE: Thomas is officially INACTIVE. Thomas (hamstring) has been getting in “limited” practices, and it’s expected he’ll play against the Steelers despite his “questionable” tag....

For updates on banged-up RBs, such as David Johnson, Todd Gurley, Myles Gaskin, and more, click here; for the latest on RBs on the COVID list, including Jonathan Taylor, James Conner, JK Dobbins, and Mark Ingram, go here; for news on Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa, go here. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 13 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

For news on ailing QBs Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson, click here; for more on Saquon Barkley, click here; for the latest on Rob Gronkowski, go here; for the Week 11 weather report, click here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 11 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em Is James Robinson playing Week 11? UPDATE: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Robinson is expected to play against San Francisco....

For more on hurting RBs James Robinson, Latavius Murray, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Kareem Hunt, go here; ; for the latest on Odell Beckham Jr., DeAndre Hopkins, Noah Fant, and more pass-catchers, click here; for injury updates on Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, Zack Moss, and Chase Edmonds, go here; for injury updates on last week’s banged-up bye-week players, including Russell Wilson, Rob Gronkowski, and Chris Carson, click here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy....

Below, we’ll give you the latest news on these RBs and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 15 fantasy landscape. For updates on banged-up WRs Treylon Burks, Brandin Cooks, D.J. Moore, Courtland Sutton, Tee Higgins, and Jakobi Meyers, go here; for the latest on injured TEs Darren Waller, Dallas Goedert, and Juwan Johnson, click here. Follow your fantasy team and watch every week during the 2022 NFL season on Sling TV....

Below, we’ll give you the latest news on these tight ends and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 17 fantasy landscape. WEEK 17 INJURY UPDATES: RBs | WRs Follow your fantasy team and watch every week during the 2022 NFL season on Sling TV. Stream Sling Orange or Blue for $35/month, or both for $50/month. Right now, get half off your first month, plus SHOWTIME, STARZ, AND EPIX – first month on us!...

For news on RB injuries, including Christian McCaffrey, Mark Ingram, and Austin Ekeler, go here; for the latest on more banged-up RBs, including Aaron Jones/Jamaal Williams, Chris Carson, Devonta Freeman, and Kenyan Drake, click here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 9 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Michael Thomas playing Week 9? Thomas hasn’t played for the Saints since Week 1 against the Buccaneers....

For news on RBs Joe Mixon, Christian McCaffrey, and Matt Breida, go here; for the latest on banged-up pass-catchers Calvin Ridley, Kenny Golladay, Zach Ertz, and more, click here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Teddy Bridgewater playing this week? UPDATE 2: Bridgewater is officially “questionable” for Week 11, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport now reports that Bridgewater has a chance to start....

For the more fantasy news and updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. Go here for the latest on key RBs, including Leonard Fournette, Jay Ajayi and more. For more Week 3 analysis, check out our “How You’ll Lose” list or listen to the Week 3 preview podcast. Week 3 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker Is Aaron Rodgers playing in Week 3?...

So, what pick did I get in SN Fantasy’s latest experts mock draft on Aug. 12? Why, No. 5 of course. We’ll take a look at how my team turned out, but first, let’s go over the mock details so that we’re all on the same page. This was for a 12-team, non-PPR league (standard scoring) starting 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 D/ST and 1 kicker with six bench spots....

Industry insiders Joe Pisapia (FNTSY Network/RotoWire) and John Laub (Football Diehards/Fantrax Radio) hosted this annual contest, and yours truly was given the opportunity to join in this year. The competition in the field this season is quite stout with analysts from around the fantasy football world taking part. Let’s take a look at how some of the draft played out. Full Draft Results (Draft held prior to Ezekiel Elliott suspension news)...

And because fantasy owners can't resist a good debate, the Fantasy Source crew gives their initial thoughts about the top of next year's draft board in the latest Sporting News Fantasy Source Football podcast (Download link). MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: Early 2014 QB rankings | Win money playing fantasy football on DraftStreet Segments include: Quarterbacks: Philadelphia’s Nick Foles sparks a lot of debate, but we decide that next season’s most intriguing fantasy quarterback didn’t even play in the NFL last year – Johnny Manziel....

There used to be a time when you could just make a ridiculous claim – “I don’t care what anyone says, Jeff Hostetler is a better QB than Joe Montana and has a better mustache than Tom Selleck!” or “Look it up – Ickey Woods had 2,000 yards in a season, I know it!” and you could just argue about it for hours because looking up the data required a trip to the library or, at the very least, going home and looking at the back of a football card....

Time really does fly by, doesn’t it? It’s already Gameweek 7 and congratulations to the few who have crossed the magic 400 points mark. This week is what I like to describe as “keep up or stay behind forever” week. A lot of top teams play a lot of strugglers, and it’s time to make hay while the sun shines. Manchester City vs Everton: The fact that Everton are above City on the table says it all about the contrasting fortunes of these two teams....