Fantasy Football Fanatics

We break down which narratives hold up — and which ones don’t — from a chaotic opening night

Value and personal evaluations are taken into account with each first-round pick.

Before the draft got underway on Thursday night, there were multiple reports that Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will sign his franchise tag and the team confirmed it when they...

Round 1 delivered chaos in the NFL Draft from Kansas City’s defensive statement to the Jets adding three rookie starters to their roster

The months leading into the draft feature countless mock drafts that set expectations about where players will wind up once the actual event gets underway, but every year provides reminders...

There’s a balance between strengthening a Super Bowl-caliber roster and building toward the future. The Los Angeles Rams performed the tightrope walk between the two during the first round of...

Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory...

Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Cody Ford (61) runs against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Darren Hall (30) and safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the second half at...

The 2026 NFL Mock Re-Draft for Rounds 2-3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Charlie’s 2026 NFL Mock Re-Draft for Rounds 2-3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Half of the picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft changed hands before the selection was made. Of the 32 picks, 16 of them were traded, resulting...

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano (OL22) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob...

Following eight trades on Thursday during the first round — and 21 of the 50 best players on PFF’s Big Board still up for grabs — we should be in...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: (L-R) Tom Brady, Kyle Shanahan, Von Miller and Sean Payton of the Founders FFC look on from the sideline during the Fanatics Flag Football...

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs defensive back Chris Johnson is selected by the Miami Dolphins as the number 27 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft...

After a frenetic first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bradley Locker evaluates eight position groups that are markedly better overnight.

As head coach Mike Vrabel strode to a podium Thursday evening, readying himself to talk about his personal life for the second time in 72 hours, he spoke in gray...

The Titans only had one first-round pick until trading [Getty Images] 1. QB Fernando Mendoza (Las Vegas Raiders) The former Indiana quarterback was the overwhelming favourite to be the first...

We’re only 32 picks into the 2026 NFL Draft, which has 225 yet to come off the board over the course of Friday’s second and third rounds plus the final...

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 23: Ty Simpson of Alabama poses for a photo after being selected 13th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers during Round One of the 2026 NFL...

It’s just like the Los Angeles Rams to go against the grain. While pretty much every other team addressed immediate needs while working the first round of the NFL draft...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 14: Running back Eli Heidenreich #22 of the Navy Midshipmen celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Army Black Knights during the third quarter of 125th...

Fernando Mendoza opted to stay at home with his family rather than stroll onto the draft stage in Pittsburgh [Getty Images] The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza as...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 24: Omar Khan of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo...

A running back is getting paid, and did the Rams tick off their head coach?

Makai Lemon was literally on the phone with the Steelers when the Eagles traded up to grab him

Let’s pinpoint logical landing spots top available prospects

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will miss the third day of the draft to participate in counseling, given the recent controversy that continues to reverberate throughout the league. After the Patriots...

Some people collect comic books. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect baseball cards. The Arizona Cardinals, so it appears, collect running backs. Everyone knew Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love was...