Category: NFL

Top 25 Fantasy Football Running Backs

by James Layton

Today we take a look at my top twenty-five running backs for fantasy football this season. Just like the last few years, the running backs have been hard to get a good one after the first few rounds. Unless you have great luck or you’re good at finding the players with a lot of upsides.

I like to draft a running back in the first two rounds. But this year there are more running backs that were top guys in years past that are going to fall, and some guys that are going into their second year that will have a bigger role going forward.

Let’s get into the running back rankings.

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Derrick Henry, Titans
  3. Najee Harris, Steelers
  4. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  5. Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers
  6. Nick Chubb, Browns
  7. Christian McCaffery, Panthers
  8. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
  9. Aaron Jones, Packers
  10. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  11. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
  12. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  13. James Conner, Cardinals
  14. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  15. D’Andre Swift, Lions
  16. Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons
  17. Tony Pollard, Cowboys
  18. Saquon Barkley, Giants
  19. Darrell Henderson, Rams
  20. James Robinson, Jaguars
  21. Javonte Williams, Broncos
  22. AJ Dillon, Packers
  23. Damien Harris, Patriots
  24. Ronald Jones, Chiefs
  25. Kareem Hunt, Browns

Let me know in the comments below, who you would take with your first pick?

Top 15 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks

by James Layton

Today we take a look at my top fifteen quarterbacks for fantasy football this season. Some players have moved up my list from last season.

I only have two quarterbacks that I would take in the first two rounds of a fantasy draft.

Let’s get into the fifteen.

  1. Josh Allen, Bills
  2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  3. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  4. Matthew Stafford, Rams
  5. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  6. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
  7. Tom Brady, Buccaneers
  8. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  9. Derek Carr, Raiders
  10. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  11. Russell Wilson, Broncos
  12. Matt Ryan, Colts
  13. Kyler Murray, Cardinals
  14. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  15. Jalen Hurts, Eagles

I would like to know who you think my two Quarterbacks are that I would draft in the first two rounds. Comment below your guess.

Top 100 Fantasy Football Big Board

by Barb Layton

I just love every year looking at Fantasy Football Big Boards. So, I thought I would give it a try this year.

I generally try to draft 2 excellent running backs in my first couple picks. Then I choose the wide receivers, quarterbacks and tight ends.

So, let’s begin the big board.

  1. Derrick Henry, RB Titans
  2. Jonathan Taylor, RB Colts
  3. Nick Chubbs, RB Browns
  4. Dalvin Cook, RB Vikings
  5. Austin Ekeler, RB Chargers
  6. Cooper Kupp, WR Rams
  7. Christian McCaffrey, RB Panthers
  8. Davante Adams, WR Raiders
  9. Aaron Jones, RB Packers
  10. Najee Harris, RB Steelers
  11. Ja’Marr Chase, WR Bengals
  12. Joe Mixon, RB Bengals
  13. Leonard Fournette, RB Buccaneers
  14. A.J. Brown, WR Eagles
  15. Justin Jefferson, WR Vikings
  16. Darren Waller, TE Raiders
  17. Mike Evans, WR Buccaneers
  18. Mark Andrews, TE Ravens
  19. Saquon Barkley, RB Giants
  20. Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
  21. Josh Allen, QB Bills
  22. Deebo Samuel, WR 49ers
  23. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  24. James Conner, RB Cardinals
  25. Justin Herbert, QB Chargers
  26. Tee Higgins, WR Bengals
  27. Lamar Jackson, QB Ravens
  28. Dalton Schultz, TE Cowboys
  29. Diontae Johnson, WR Steelers
  30. Tyler Lockett, WR Seahawks
  31. Joe Burrow, QB Bengals
  32. David Montgomery, RB Bears
  33. Hunter Renfrow, WR Raiders
  34. Dak Prescott, QB Cowboys
  35. Javonte Williams, RB Broncos
  36. Kyle Pitts, TE Falcons
  37. Tom Brady, QB Buccaneers
  38. George Kittle, TE 49ers
  39. Tyreek Hill, WR Dolphins
  40. Derek Carr, QB Raiders
  41. Stefon Diggs, WR Bills
  42. Rashaad Penny, RB Seahawks
  43. Kyler Murray, QB Cardinals
  44. DK Metcalf, WR Seahawks
  45. Kirk Cousins, QB Vikings
  46. Jalen Hurts, QB Eagles
  47. Mecole Hardman, WR Chiefs
  48. Jameis Winston, QB Saints
  49. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR Lions
  50. Matthew Stafford, QB Rams
  51. Tua Tagovoiloa, QB Dolphins
  52. Mac Jones, QB Patriots
  53. Jaylen Waddle, WR Dolphins
  54. Keenan Allen, WR Chargers
  55. Chase Claypool, WR Steelers
  56. Zack Wilson, QB Jets
  57. Russell Wilson, QB Broncos
  58. Aaron Rodgers, QB Packers
  59. Michael Pittman, WR Colts
  60. Ryan Tannehill, QB Titans
  61. Mike Williams, WR Chargers
  62. Amari Cooper, WR Browns
  63. Gabriel Davis, WR Bills
  64. Miles Sanders, RB Eagles
  65. Matt Ryan, QB Colts
  66. Travis Etienne, RB Jaguars
  67. Josh Jacobs, RB Raiders
  68. Cam Akers, RB Rams
  69. D’Andre Swift, RB Lions
  70. Justin Fields, QB Bears
  71. Adam Thielen, WR Vikings
  72. D.J. Moore, WR Panthers
  73. CeeDee Lamb, WR Cowboys
  74. Elijah Moore, WR Panthers
  75. Cordarrelle Patterson, RB Falcon
  76. Daniel Jones, QB Giants
  77. Ezekiel Elliott, RB Cowboys
  78. Carson Wentz, QB Commanders
  79. Devin Singletary, RB Bills
  80. Mitchell Trubisky, QB Steelers
  81. Jared Goff, QB Lions
  82. Michael Gallup, WR Cowboys
  83. Antonio Gibson, RB Commanders
  84. Darnell Mooney, WR Bears
  85. Marlon Mack, RB Texans
  86. Trevor Lawrence, QB Jaguars
  87. Elijah Moore, WR Jets
  88. Chris Godwin, WR Buccaneers
  89. Davis Mills, QB Texans
  90. Michael Thomas, WR Saints
  91. Brandon Aiyuk, WR 49ers
  92. Pat Freiermuth, TE Steelers
  93. Alan Lazard, WR Packers
  94. Terry McLaurin, WR Commanders
  95. JK Dobbins, RB Ravens
  96. Trey Lance, QB 49ers
  97. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Chiefs
  98. Tyler Higbee, TE Rams
  99. Dallas Goedert, TE Eagles
  100. Alvin Kamara, RB Saints

Top 25 Fantasy Football Players

by James Layton

With fantasy football drafts starting soon, and training camp right around the corner. Over the next few days, I’m going to be taking a look at the top fantasy players for this season.

Today we start with my top twenty-five players. Like the past few seasons Running backs are going lead the list.

Let’s get into it.

  1. Derrick Henry, RB Titans
  2. Jonathan Taylor, RB Colts
  3. Dalvin Cook, RB Vikings
  4. Davante Adams, WR Raiders
  5. Cooper Kupp, WR Rams
  6. Austin Ekeler, RB Chargers
  7. Najee Harris, RB Steelers
  8. Jamar Chase, WR Bengals
  9. Christian McCaffrey, RB Panthers
  10. Justin Jefferson, WR Vikings
  11. Josh Allen, QB Bills
  12. DK Metcalf, WR Seahawks
  13. Tyreek Hill, WR Dolphins
  14. Stefon Diggs, WR Bills
  15. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  16. Leonard Fournette, RB Buccaneers
  17. Darren Waller, TE Raiders
  18. Deebo Samuel, WR 49ers
  19. Diontae Johnson, WR Steelers
  20. Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
  21. Lamar Jackson, QB Ravens
  22. Joe Mixon, RB Bengals
  23. Juju Smith-Schuster, WR Chiefs
  24. James Conner, RB Cardinals
  25. Justin Herbert, QB Chargers

Remaining Unsigned 2022 Draft Picks

by James Layton

It hasn’t been that busy the last couple of weeks for the draft picks being signed.

The Eagles have final wrapped up signing their Draft Class.

There still are twenty-four players still unsigned. It’s interesting with how many fourth-round picks are still unsigned compared to previous years.

Let’s get into the remaining unsigned players.

  1. Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie, OLB
  2. Falcons: Desmond Ridder, QB
  3. Ravens: David Ojabo, OLB
  4. Ravens: Daniel Faalele, OT
  5. Ravens: Jayln Armour-Davis, CB
  6. Panthers: Matt Corral, QB
  7. Bears: Jaquan Brisker, S
  8. Browns: Perrion Winfrey, DT
  9. Packers: Christian Watson, WR
  10. Vikings: Andrew Booth Jr, CB
  11. Vikings: Ed Ingram, G
  12. Saints: Alontae Taylor, CB
  13. Giants: Wan’dale Robinson, WR
  14. Giants: Daniel Bellinger, TE
  15. Giants: Dane Belton, S
  16. Jets: Breece Hall, RB
  17. Jets: Max Mitchell, OT
  18. Seahawks: Boye Mafe, DE
  19. Seahawks: Kenneth Walker Jr, RB
  20. Seahawks: Coby Bryant, CB
  21. Buccaneers: Logan Hall, DE
  22. Buccaneers: Cade Otton, TE
  23. Titans: Roger McCreary, CB
  24. Titans: Malik Willis, QB

Top 10 NFL Head Coaches

by Barb Layton

I am doing a power ranking of NFL top 10 head coaches. I do not have Bill Belichick as the number 1 head coach. He is ruining his ability to be a good head coach by being mediocre general manager.

The first year or second year coaches are not included in the top 10. Let’s get started.

  1. Andy Reid, Chiefs
  2. Sean McDermitt, Bills
  3. Mike Tomlin, Steelers
  4. Sean McVey, Rams
  5. John Harbaugh, Ravens
  6. Bill Belichick, Patriots
  7. Kyle Shanahan, 49ers
  8. Matt LaFleur, Packers
  9. Kliff Kingsbury, Cardinals
  10. Pete Carroll, Seahawks

Top 10 Positional Rankings: Defense

by Barb Layton

So, with training camp looming in the horizon, I am going to give my first rankings on defense. Once the season begins, I will be doing one every week.

Yesterday I posted the top 10 positional groups rankings on offense. So today is the defense turn. Let’s get started

Edge Rushers

  1. T.J. Watt, Steelers
  2. Micah Parsons, Cowboys
  3. Myles Garrett, Browns
  4. Maxx Crosby, Raiders
  5. Khalil Mack, Chargers
  6. Joey Bosa, Chargers
  7. Nick Bosa, 49ers
  8. Brian Burns, Panthers
  9. Chase Young, Commanders
  10. Rashan Gary, Packers

Interior Defensive Line

  1. Aaron Donald, Rams
  2. Cam Heyward, Steelers
  3. DeForest Buckner, Colts
  4. Chris Jones, Chiefs
  5. Grady Jarrett, Falcons
  6. Vita Vea, Buccaneers
  7. Kenny Clark, Packers
  8. Jonathan Allen, Commanders
  9. Leonard Williams, Giants
  10. Jeffrey Simmons, Titans

Linebackers

  1. Fred Warner, 49ers
  2. Darius Leonard, Colts
  3. Eric Kendricks, Vikings
  4. Demario Davis, Saints
  5. Lavonte David, Buccaneers
  6. De’vondre Campbell, Packers
  7. Bobby Wagner, Rams
  8. Matt Milano, Bills
  9. Alexander Johnson, Broncos
  10. Zach Cunningham, Titans

Safeties

  1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
  2. Marcus Williams, Ravens
  3. Jessie Bates, Bengals
  4. Kevin Byard, Titans
  5. Jordan Whitehead, Jets
  6. Budda Baker, Cardinals
  7. Derwin James, Chargers
  8. Micah Hyde, Bills
  9. Adrian Amos, Packers
  10. Tyrann Mathieu, Saints

Slot Corners

  1. Kenny Moore, Colts
  2. Jonathan Jones, Patriots
  3. Mike Hilton, Bengals
  4. Taron Johnson, Bills
  5. Chancey Gardner-Johnson, Saints
  6. Bryce Callahan, Chargers
  7. Troy Hill, Rams
  8. Avonte Maddox, Eagles
  9. Nate Hobbs, Raiders
  10. Tavierre Thomas, Texans

Outside Corners

  1. Jalen Ramsey, Rams
  2. Jaire Alexander, Packers
  3. J.C. Jackson, Chargers
  4. Marshon Lattimore, Saints
  5. A.J. Terrell, Falcons
  6. Tre’Davisius White, Bills
  7. Xavian Howard, Dolphins
  8. Darius Slay, Eagles
  9. Marlon Humphrey, Ravens
  10. Denzel Ward, Browns

Projected Steelers 53-Man Roster 1.0: Pre-Training Camp

by James Layton

With training camp starting in three weeks, I thought I would do a projected 53-Man Roster. I also included projected Practice Squad.

It was tough to make some of the cuts, but it just a part of the business.

There is a not so surprising trade included.

Let’s get into it.

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks (3)

  • Mitch Trubisky
  • Kenny Pickett
  • Chris Oladokun

Running Backs (5)

  • Najee Harris
  • Mataeo Durant
  • Benny Snell
  • Anthony McFarland Jr
  • Derek Watt, FB

Wide Receivers (6)

  • Diontae Johnson
  • Chase Claypool
  • George Pickens
  • Calvin Austin
  • Gunner Olszewski
  • Steven Sims

Tight Ends (3)

  • Pat Freiermuth
  • Zach Gentry
  • Connor Heyward

Offensive Line (8)

  • Dan Moore Jr, OT
  • Kevin Dotson, G
  • Mason Cole, C
  • James Daniels, G
  • Chucks Okorafor, OT
  • Kendrick Green, G
  • JC Hassenauer, C
  • Joe Haeg, OT

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (7)

  • Cam Heyward, DT
  • Larry Ogunjobi, DT
  • Tyson Alualu, DE
  • Chris Wormley, DE
  • Isaiah Loudermilk, DE
  • DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • Donovan Jeter, NT

Linebackers (8)

  • Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • Myles Jack, ILB
  • Devin Bush, ILB
  • TJ Watt, OLB
  • Derek Tuszka, OLB
  • Genard Avery, OLB
  • Buddy Johnson, ILB
  • Mark Robinson, ILB

Cornerbacks (5)

  • Levi Wallace
  • Cam Sutton
  • Ahkello Witherspoon
  • Tre Norwood
  • Arthur Maulet

Safeties (5)

  • Minkah Fitzpatrick
  • Terrell Edmunds
  • Damontae Kazee
  • Miles Killerbrew
  • Karl Joseph

Special Teams (3)

  • Chris Boswell, K
  • Christian Kuntz, LS
  • Pressley Harvin, P

Practice Squad (16)

  • Trey Edmunds, RB
  • Cody White, WR
  • Tyler Snead, WR
  • Kevin Rader, TE
  • John Leglue, G/T
  • Jordan Tucker, OT
  • Nate Gilliam, G
  • Henry Mondeaux, DE
  • Khalil Davis, DT
  • Tyree Johnson, OLB
  • Marcus Allen, ILB
  • Delontae Scott, OLB
  • Chris Steele, CB
  • Lindon Stephens, CB
  • Donovan Stiner, S
  • Cameron Nizialek, P

Mason Rudolph Trade

Steelers Receive

  • Conditional 2023 4th Round Pick that could become a 3rd Round Pick dependent on playing time.
  • 2024 6th Round Pick.

Falcons Receive

  • QB Mason Rudolph
  • 2024 6th Round Pick.

Chiefs 2022 Football Operations Staff

by James Layton

The chiefs announced Wednesday their football operation staff for 2022.

They hired former Norma Hunt Fellowship Training Camp Intern Madison Aponte as their Player Personnel Assistant.

They have two Norma Hunt Fellowship interns for Training Camp this season with Leesa Rockhold and Janae Simmons.

Here is the complete staff.

  • Madison Aponte, Player Personnel Assistant
  • Mike Borgonzi, Assistant GM
  • Mike Bradway, Senior Director of Player Personnel
  • Greg Castillo, West Regional Scout
  • Will Christopherson, NFS Scout
  • Cade Ciarrocca, Training Camp Player Personnel Intern
  • Willie Davis, Senior Personnel Executive
  • Terry Delp, Senior College Scouting Executive
  • David Hinson, Co-Director of College Scouting
  • Jonathan Howard, National Scout
  • Chandler Jones, Training Camp Player Personnel Intern
  • Cassidy Kaminski, Northeast Area Scout
  • Jason Lamb, Southwest Area Scout
  • Anthony McGee, Player Personnel Assistant
  • Jalen Myrick, College and Pro Scout
  • Ryn Nutt, Director of Player Personnel/College Scout
  • Leesa Rockhold, Norma Hunt Fellowship Training Camp Intern
  • Chris Shea, VP of Football Operations/Team Counsel
  • Janae Simmons, Norma Hunt Fellowship Training Camp Intern
  • Brain Smith, Training Camp Player Personnel Intern
  • Pat Sperduto, Co-Director of College Scouting
  • Kunal Tanna, Assistant to the GM
  • Tim Terry, Director of Player Personnel/Pro Scout
  • Brandt Tilis, VP of Player Personnel
  • Jack Wolov, Football Administration Coordinator

Top 10 Positional Rankings: Offense

by Barb Layton

This is my first positional rankings of the year. I do one before training camp starts. When the season begins, I will be doing one every week.

Some of the positions are not easy to determine who will be number one. Let us get a glimpse of what will be happening in the NFL this year.

Today we will just be doing the offense and tomorrow, I will rank the defense

Quarterbacks

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Josh Allen, Bills
  3. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  4. Josh Burrow, Bengals
  5. Tom Brady, Buccaneers
  6. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
  7. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  8. Russell Wilson, Broncos
  9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  10. Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Running Backs

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Nick Chubb, Browns
  3. Derrick Henry, Titans
  4. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
  5. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
  6. Nagee Harris, Steelers
  7. Aaron Jones, Packers
  8. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  9. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  10. Alvin Kamara, Saints

Wide Receivers

  1. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  2. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  3. Davante Adams, Raiders
  4. Deandre Hopkins, Cardinals
  5. Ja’marr Chase, Bengals
  6. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  7. A.J. Brown, Eagles
  8. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  9. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  10. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

Tight Ends

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. George Kittle, 49ers
  3. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  4. Kyle Pitts, Falcons
  5. Darren Waller, Raiders
  6. Dalton Schultz, Cowboys
  7. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  8. T.J. Hockenson, Lions
  9. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
  10. Hunter Henry, Patriots

Centers

  1. Corey Linsley, Chargers
  2. Frank Ragnow, Lions
  3. Creed Humphrey, Chiefs
  4. Ben Jones, Titans
  5. Jason Kelce, Eagles
  6. Ryan Jensen, Buccaneers
  7. David Andrews, Patriots
  8. Rodney Hudson, Cardinals
  9. Chase Roullier, Commanders
  10. Ryan Kelly, Colts

Guards

  1. Zach Martin, Cowboys
  2. Quenton Nelson, Colts
  3. Joel Bitonio, Browns
  4. Shaq Mason, Buccaneers
  5. Chris Lindstrom, Falcons
  6. Michael Onwenu, Patriots
  7. Wyatt Teller, Browns
  8. Brandon Scherff, Jaguars
  9. Joe Thuney, Chiefs
  10. Laken Tomlinson, Jets

Tackles

  1. Trent Williams, 49ers
  2. Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers
  3. David Bakhtiari, Packers
  4. Lane Johnson, Eagles
  5. Ryan Ramczyk, Saints
  6. Terron Armstead, Dolphins
  7. Tyron Smith, Cowboys
  8. Jack Conklin, Browns
  9. Rashawn Slater, Chargers
  10. Ronnie Stanley, Ravens