jeudi 3 octobre 2019

New on SI: MMQB Staff Week 5 NFL Picks

Who's getting a W in Week 5? The MMQB staff makes its picks.

New on SI: Stefon Diggs on Reports He Wants to Be Traded: ‘There’s Truth to All Rumors’

The Vikings are adamant Diggs is not available for a trade despite his frustrations.

New on SI: Jaguars Offer Ticket Buyers 'Minshew Mini Pack' With Bandana, Mustache

Jaguars fans can recieve the promotional mustache and bandana with a ticket purchase to both of Jacksonville's next two home games.   

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Melvin Gordon, Delanie Walker Among Risky Plays in Week 5

There's risk involved with starting one of these players in Week 5, so temper your expectations if you place them in your fantasy lineups. 

New on SI: Jameis Winston, Bruce Arians and the Buccaneers’ Quarterback Situation

The Tampa Bay QB is in the fifth year of his rookie contract this season—an unprecedented situation. What does he need to do to earn that contract extension? Also, notes on an NFL season extension, Jalen Ramsey's situation, the Redskins’ future and more.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Plan on Signing Mike Nugent to Replace Injured Stephen Gostkowski

Nugent, 37, was one of seven kickers the Patriots worked out over the last two days.

New on SI: Sneaky Week 5 Fantasy Football Starts: Jaylen Samuels, Will Fuller, More

Here are some under-the-radar players you might want to consider for your fantasy lineups in Week 5. 

New on SI: How Reliable Is Josh Allen and the Bills’ Offense?

Buffalo has a top defense that’s adjusted smoothly into Sean McDermott’s brilliant system. Can the offense keep pace to make this team a true competitor?

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 Kicker Rankings

Check out Kevin Hanson's top 20 kickers for Week 5 of the 2019 season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 Defense Rankings

Check out Kevin Hanson's top 25 defenses for Week 5 of the 2019 season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 TE Rankings

Check out Kevin Hanson's top 35 tight ends for Week 5 of the 2019 season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 WR Rankings

Check out Kevin Hanson's top 75 wide receivers for Week 5 of the 2019 season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 QB Rankings

Check out Kevin Hanson's top 25 quarterbacks for Week 5 of the 2019 season.

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 RB Rankings

Check out Kevin Hanson's top 65 running backs for Week 5 of the 2019 season.

mercredi 2 octobre 2019

New on SI: Let’s Pump the Brakes on the Arch Manning Hype

New on SI: Fantasy Football: Week 5 Target and Snap Report

Looking at the trends behind the numbers that can help uncover fantasy value.

New on SI: Could Vontaze Burfict’s Suspension Be Reduced on Appeal? Analyzing the Arguments

The NFLPA will likely argue that the unprecedented length of Burfict’s ban represents too great a jump from previous suspensions—and it might work.   

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 5 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em

Helping with some of your tougher lineup decisions for Week 5.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Place Kicker Stephen Gostkowski on Injured Reserve

The 35-year-old Stephen Gostkowski missed his fourth PAT of the season in the Patriots' 16–10 win over the Bills on Sunday. 

New on SI: Cardinals Owner Bill Bidwell Dies at Age 88

Bill Bidwell became the sole owner of the Cardinals in 1972. 

New on SI: Percy Harvin Says He Was High During Every NFL Game to Manage Anxiety

Former NFL WR Percy Harvin said he used marijuana to combat anxiety before games

New on SI: Jay Gruden on Redskins' QB Plans for Sunday: 'We Don't Have One Right Now'

Will Case Keenum, Colt McCoy or Dwayne Haskins start for Washington? 

New on SI: The Declining Interception Rate in the NFL

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the rate of interceptions in the league has been steadily trending down. Why?

New on SI: Jeff Hatch Was Dealing Fentanyl. And Helping Others Recover. Then a Visit from the VP Blew It All Up

New on SI: In Praise of “Processing”: Why the Dolphins Deserve Some Respect

Rather than ridicule the Dolphins for “tanking,” we should appreciate that they’re sacrificing short-term gain to prioritize long-term development. 

New on SI: Derek Carr Defends Vontaze Burfict After Suspension: 'His Heart is Broken'

Burfict was suspended for the entire 2019 season after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle. 

New on SI: NFL Teams That Will Almost Definitely Miss the Playoffs

Only the 1992 Chargers have overcome a 0–4 start to reach the NFL postseason. Could any teams with a similarly dismal start this season see a similar turnaround?

New on SI: Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Kerryon Johnson Up, JuJu Smith-Schuster Down

Knowing which players are gaining or losing value can help you not just with your lineup, but on the trade market.

New on SI: Top Fantasy Football Streaming Options for Week 5

As fantasy owners scramble for trades or hit the waiver wire, gain an edge with the top streaming options for Week 5.

New on SI: Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Apologizes To Adam Thielen For Missing Throws

Kirk Cousins apologizes to Adam Thielen for missed opportunities.

mardi 1 octobre 2019

New on SI: Report: Bengals' John Ross Expected to Miss Multiple Games With Shoulder Injury

Ross was slammed into the turf in the fourth quarter of the team's Monday night game against the Steelers.

New on SI: Bears' Khalil Mack Finally Explains That Dog Poop Quote

Khalil Mack has finally explained his infamous quote that went viral Sunday following the team's 16-6 win over the Vikings.

New on SI: Mitchell Trubisky the Latest QB to Join the Injury Report

The SI Fantasy Football Newsletter hits inboxes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

New on SI: Bill Belichick Says Helmet Shot to Bills QB Josh Allen Is 'What We've Coached'

Bills QB Josh Allen was knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter after colliding with Patriots DB Jonathan Jones on Sunday. 

New on SI: Vendor Arrested After Charging Fan $724 for Beers at Dolphins Game

A walking vendor was arrested for allegedly charging a fan $724 for two beers at Sunday's Dolphins-Chargers game.

New on SI: The Trouble With Tanking

Frustrated with a string of middling seasons, the Miami Dolphins have gutted their roster, settling for historically bad football in the present with the hope of potentially great football in the future. The goal: to horde precious draft picks. The question: Can a teardown of this magnitude pay off in the NFL?

New on SI: Six From Saturday: One AFC Scouting Director on Alabama’s DeVonta Smith

Also, a factoid on Tua Tagovailoa, a possible battle for the top quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft and a few coaching notes.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll Week 6: Chiefs Take Over the Top, Eagles and Bears Climb

Philly and Chicago jump into the top 10, the Vikings, Ravens and Colts tumble, and the Dolphins anchor the bottom.

New on SI: Week 5 Fantasy Football Injury Report

How should fantasy managers adjust their lineups following injuries to some of the league's key players entering Week 5?

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2019: Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

Has your fantasy roster been hurt by injuries, or is your team unexpectedly underperforming? Here are a few players to consider grabbing off the waiver wire heading into Week 5.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2019: Players You Can Drop Before Week 5

Kirk Cousins and Adrian Peterson are among the lowest-scoring fantasy players at their position. As much as you may love them, it’s time to drop them from your fantasy team.