Drafting breakout stars can lead your team to a fantasy title, but you may not even make the playoffs if you don't pair them with a few steady options, even if they are seemingly boring. Here are several that should make a difference in 2017.
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Quarterback Joe Flacco will miss the first week of Ravens training camp with a back injury, according to sources.
Bears GM Ryan Pace outlined the team's depth chart at QB entering training camp: Mike Glennon is the starter, followed by Mark Sanchez and No. 2 overall pick Mitchell Trubisky.
Fantasy owners get giddy about the potential first-year running backs offer, but which ones have the right combination of skill, opportunity and system to make a mark in 2017?
Eric Karabell checks out the AFC West division in the last of his summer series, noting that several running back situations could change soon.
Whether you're using individual defensive players (IDP) for the first time or are a grizzled vet, we have you covered with breakout candidates and rookies you'll want to target in drafts.
Whether it was a sprain or partial tear doesn't really matter; the Dolphins quarterback needs his knee to be functionally stable as the season begins.
Many fantasy analysts suggest waiting to draft a quarterback, and that value can be had later on. Here's why the Bucs signal-caller could make a jump in his third season.
Highlighting the most talented backups poised to shine in fantasy leagues, if given greater opportunity this season.
Here is a look at eight players who flopped last season. Will the likes of Allen Robinson, Cam Newton and Doug Martin get back on track in 2017?
A few days before training camp, Antonio Brown is stressing the importance of Le'Veon Bell, who will play this season on a franchise tag of $12.12 million after Bell and the Steelers couldn't reach an extension by the July 17 deadline.
Steelers receiver Sammie Coates underwent a knee scope to repair an injury he suffered while training this offseason and will miss the start of training camp, a source told ESPN.
"He looked good," a Chargers source told Josina Anderson of RG III. "The young man can move, he's athletic, he can throw the ball. Some guys are proven and you know them; with Robert you just want to make sure he is healthy and moving around well."
Eric Karabell investigates the intriguing AFC South, as rookie running backs infiltrate the scene and veteran wide receivers look to bounce back
Recent data explains why more fantasy owners should treat defense/special teams more like kickers on draft day.
Baltimore Ravens RB Kenneth Dixon had knee surgery on Tuesday to repair a medial meniscus. There is no timetable yet for his return, according to the team.
Ray Rice averaged 67 catches out of the backfield from 2009-13, and Joe Flacco and the Ravens felt his departure keenly. Danny Woodhead to the rescue!
A collection of downloadable, printable cheat sheets for the 2017 fantasy football season, including PPR, non-PPR and dynasty/keeper leagues.
Boom-or-bust players can make the difference between winning and losing your fantasy football leagues. The key is recognizing them and drafting them at the right time.
You can make numbers say what you want, so here are 100 facts to consider as you prepare for your 2017 fantasy football season.
With two knee surgeries and his rookie year behind him, Devontae Booker believes he can take charge of Denver's crowded backfield in his second season.
The difference between PPR and non-PPR leagues can be dramatic, but not as much as the difference you'll see in quarterback values when you have to start a pair of them. Check out the results of our latest mock draft.
Ameer Abdullah is a borderline RB3 according to our rankers, and he struggled with injury in 2016. Can the Lions back bounce back, or will he split carries and frustrate fantasy players?
We all love talent in fantasy, but parlaying raw skills into big stats can prove difficult for most rookies. Which positions and players offer the highest floors and ceilings? Who should you fade in drafts?
Kirk Cousins will become the first NFL quarterback to play under the franchise tag for a second consecutive season, earning $23.9 million, after he failed to come to a deal with Washington before a Monday deadline.
While there are several established veterans in this division, fantasy owners should keep an eye on certain position battles to find values.
Who besides Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski is worth their salt in this division? Here are several players who offer promising draft-day values.
Worried that Cooks' fantasy value will be limited after he moved from the Saints' offense to the Patriots' system? Here is why you'll want to target him in your drafts.
Here's our first mock draft of the fantasy preseason. Where did Gronk go? How about the rookie RBs and veteran QBs? Check out the results and some key takeaways, as you get ready for the 2017 season.
Our panel of fantasy football analysts offers expected surprise performers, disappointments and those who will take their game to another level.
The blazing speed of Chiefs' wide receiver Tyreek Hill put him on the fantasy radar in 2016. Should we expect his statistical production to grow in his second pro season?
How will Joe Mixon fit in with the Bengals? Is C.J. Anderson set to be the workhorse for the Broncos? We break down some of the NFL's most complicated backfields from a fantasy perspective.
Do you play in a PPR league? Thinking about making the switch? Here is a primer on how you'll want to approach things in leagues that grant an extra point for each catch.
Beast Mode is back, Brandin Cooks is a Patriot and Adrian Peterson joins Mark Ingram in a crowded Saints backfield. Get caught up on what the biggest offseason moves mean for fantasy purposes.
Eric Karabell analyzes the new-look NFC West, with the best team adding a running back and the worst teams adding new coaches.
Thinking about trying fantasy football this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
Not all stats carry the same weight in fantasy football. Here's a look at the ones to pay closest attention to in 2017 and beyond.
Your guide to each NFL team's most valuable running backs in terms of fantasy value for the 2017 season.
Rankings, strategy, sleepers and more. Everything you need to win your fantasy football drafts.
Get the latest fantasy football analysis from ESPN Insider Eric Karabell.
An illustrated guide on everything you need to know about sports injuries.
