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NFL Power Rankings Week 4

By Barb Layton

We have just completed week 3. There were some big surprises. First, the cowboys losing to the Cardinals. Josh Dobbs getting his first win as a Cardinal.

Second, the number of points that the Dolphins scored against the Broncos. I was truly impressed by their performance.

Third, the Colts going into Baltimore and beating them. I am surprised how Mark Andrews is not getting more targets.

Let’s now look at the rankings.

  1. Eagles
  2. Chiefs
  3. 49ers
  4. Dolphins
  5. Bills
  6. Lions
  7. Steelers
  8. Browns
  9. Cowboys
  10. Packers
  11. Ravens
  12. Falcons
  13. Chargers
  14. Bengals
  15. Saints
  16. Commanders
  17. Seahawks
  18. Jaguars
  19. Buccaneers
  20. Colts
  21. Texans
  22. Titans
  23. Giants
  24. Patriots
  25. Cardinals
  26. Raiders
  27. Jets
  28. Rams
  29. Vikings
  30. Panthers
  31. Broncos
  32. Bears

Patriots Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Patriots have begun their roster cuts to get the 53-man roster limit. They have to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Let’s get into the cuts.

  1. Diego Fagot, LB (Injured)
  2. Brad Hawkins, S
  3. Johnny Lumpkin, TE
  4. C.J. Marable, RB
  5. Quandre Mosely, DB
  6. Rodney Randle, CB
  7. Justus Tavai, DT
  8. Micah Venterpool, OL
  9. Scotty Washington, TE
  10. Carson Wells, LB
  11. Carl Davis, DL
  12. Corliss Waitman, P

NFL Transaction Report 8/12

By Barb Layton

So, we got to see several of the teams play this weekend. Let’s take a look to see what they have done in the league.

Browns
Signed RB Jordan Wilkins
Waived DB Bubba Bolden with injury designation
Placed LB Jordan Phillips on IR

Buccaneers
Signed WR Cephus Johnson
Waived DB Duron Lowe

Dolphins
Waived QB John Lovett from IR with a settlement

Lions
Waived CB Tae Hayes

Patriots
Signed RB CJ Marable and OT Micah Vanterpool
Waived LB Olokunie Fatukasi and ST Jordan Helig

Raiders
Signed LB Kana’i Mauga and RB Derwin Thompson
Waived WR DJ Turner and LB Darius Harris with an injury designation

Seahawks
Signed WR Ra’Shaun Henry
Waived DT Robert Cooper

Texans
Waived K Jake Bates

Top 50 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver in 2023

By Barb Layton

So, it is fantasy football season once again. Today we are going to look at the top 50 wide receivers. I love this position for they come in all shapes and sizes. They fit a need for your particular scheme.

Let us start.

  1. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  2. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  4. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  5. AJ Brown, Eagles
  6. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  7. Cee Dee Lamb, Cowboys
  8. Tee Higgins, Bengals
  9. Davante Adams, Raiders
  10. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
  11. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  12. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  13. Diontae Johnson, Steelers
  14. Garrett Wilson, Jets
  15. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bears
  16. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  17. Calvin Ridley, Jaguars
  18. DeVonta Smith, Eagles
  19. Amari Cooper, Browns
  20. Chris Olave, Saints
  21. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
  22. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  23. DeAndre Hopkins, ?
  24. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  25. DJ Moore, Bears
  26. Chrisian Watson, Packers
  27. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  28. Mike Williams, Chargers
  29. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
  30. Michael Pittman, Colts
  31. Christian Kirk, Jaguars
  32. Drake London, Falcons
  33. Jahan Dotson, Commanders
  34. Jerry Jeudy, Broncos
  35. George Pickens, Steelers
  36. Marquise Brown, Cardinals
  37. Brandin Cooks, Cowboys
  38. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
  39. Gabriel Davis, Bills
  40. Courtland Sutton, Broncos
  41. DJ Chark, Panthers
  42. Michael Gallup, Cowboys
  43. Treylon Burks, Titans
  44. Odell Beckham, Jr., Ravens
  45. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots
  46. Jordan Addison, Vikings
  47. Jakobi Meyers, Raiders
  48. Allen Lazard, Jets
  49. Michael Thomas, Saints
  50. Kadarius Toney, Chiefs

Transaction Report for Friday 11/18

by James Layton

It was a slow day for Transactions around the league. Only nine transactions were reported for the day.

Let’s get into it.

Eagles
Signed DT Ndamukong Suh

Jets
Signed OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff to their Practice Squad
Released OL Myron Cunningham from their Practice Squad

Lions
Placed WR Trinity Benson on IR

Patriots
Signed C Kody Russey to their Active Roster
Placed DT Christian Barmore on IR

Rams
Signed OT Zachary Thomas off of the Bears Practice Squad

Texans
Released DB Thakarius Keyes from their Practice Squad

NFL Transaction Report Wednesday October 5

by Barb Layton

I love this time of the year when teams have big decisions to make. The transaction report daily depicts what is going on with each team. Will the decisions help or slow down the teams progress.

49ers

  • Designated S Jimmie Ward and CB Jason Verrett to return from the IR
  • Signed WR Willie Snead to the practice squad

Bears

  • Designated WR N’Keal Harris to return from IR
  • Placed G Cody Whitehair on IR

Bengals

  • designated DE Khalid Kareem and CB Cam Taylor-Britt to return from the IR

Bills

  • Released WR Tavon Austin
  • Signed WR Jaquarii Roberson to the practice squad

Browns

  • Signing TE Pharaoh Brown
  • Designated CB Greedy Williams to return from IR
  • Signed DB Richard LeCounte to the practice squad

Buccaneers

  • WR Cole Beasley announces his retirement

Cardinals

  • Signed G Koda Martin to the practice squad
  • Placed G Lachavious Simmons on the practice squad injured list

Chargers

  • Signed WR Keelan Doss to the practice squad

Colts

  • Re-sign WR Dezmon Patmon to the practice squad

Commanders

  • Released DB Troy Apke

Cowboys

  • Promote QB Will Grier from the practice squad
  • Placed LS Jake McQuaide on IR
  • Designated LB Damone Clark to return from the NFI list

Dolphins

  • Designated DB Clayton Fejedelom to return for IR

Eagles

  • Designated OT Andre Dillard to return from the IR
  • Signed K Cameron Dicker to the practice squad

Falcons

  • Sign DT Jaleel Johnson to the practice squad
  • Designated CB Isaiah Oliver to return from IR

Giants

  • Designated OL Nick Gates to return from the PUP list
  • Signed OL Solomon Kindley to the practice squad
  • Released RB Antonio Williams

Jets

  • Designated OT Duane Brown and DE Vinny Curry to return from IR

Lions

  • Designated CB Jerry Jacobs and DE Josh Paschal to return from the PUP list
  • Signed K Michael Badgley to the practice squad
  • Signed WR Tom Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster

Panthers

  • Place S Jeremy Chinn on IR
  • Promote S Juston Burris to active roster
  • Re-signing S Kenny Robinson to the practice squad

Patriots

  • Officially designated WR Tyquan Thornton to return from the IR
  • Signed OT Marcus Cannon to the active roster
  • Signed OT Sebastian Gutierrez to the practice squad

Ravens

  • Activating RB Gus Edwards from the PUP list
  • Sign WR Bailey Gaither to the practice squad

Saints

  • Promoted TE JP Holtz to active roster
  • Signed WR Kevin White and DB Bryce Thompson to the practice squad
  • Designated DT Malcolm Roach to return from the IR

Seahawks

  • Designated DL LJ Collier to return from IR
  • Signed C Joey Hunt to the practice squad

Texans

  • Signed TE Nick Eubanks and WR Davion Davis to the practice squad
  • Designated LB Christian Harris to return from IR

Titans

  • Designate LB Monty Rice to return from the PUP list

Vikings

  • Signed S Mike Brown to the practice squad
  • WR Blake Proehl has returned to practice

Patriots Official Roster Cuts

by Barb Layton
  • TE Devin Asiasi
  • G Drew Desjarlais
  • OT Yaris Durant
  • G James Ferente
  • G Arlington Hambright
  • WR Josh Hammond
  • RB Kevin Harris
  • S Brad Hawkins
  • WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
  • LB Cameron McGrone
  • G Bill Murray
  • WR Tre Nixon
  • DT Jeremiah Pharms
  • DT LaBryan Ray
  • C Kody Russey
  • G William Sherman
  • TE Matt Sokol
  • RB JJ Taylor
  • K Tristan Vizcalne
  • LB Nate Wicland
  • TE Jalen Wydermyer

NFL Transaction Report for 7/25/2022

by Barb Layton

Bears sign OL Michael Schofield

Bengals sign 3 players: DT Domenique Davis, DE Raymond Johnson, and LB Tegray Scales

Bills sign G Jordan Simmons

Chiefs signed OT David Steinmetz and OT Evin Ksiezarczyk

Chiefs place WR Justyn Ross on season-ending IR

Falcons placed DT Eddie Goldman on the retired list

Giants tried out TE Eric Ebron and OL Kendall Lamm

Packers worked out 6 players: QB Nate Stanley, WR Jonathan Adams, WR Osirus Mitchell, WR Ryan Wisniewski, C Ty Clary and G Denzel Okafor

Packers signing S Dallin Leavitt

Packers extend contracts for HC Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst and VP Russ Ball

Panthers hosting DT Danny Shelton for a try out

Panthers signing 3rd round QB Matt Corral

Patriots activating LB Raekwon McMillan from the PUP list

Patriots worked out 5 players: WR Derrick Dillon, WR Terry Goodwin, WR Andrew Jamiel, TE La’Michael Pettway and TE Cinque Sweeting

Raiders re-signed G Jordan Meredith

Raiders OL Denzell Good has retired

Ravens working out RBs Wayne Gallman and Corey Clement

Ravens restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract

Steelers release RB Trey Edmunds

Texans work out 4 RBs: Artavis Pierce, Austin Walters, Max Borghi and Cyrus Habibi-Likio

Vikings place 2 on PUP list: WR Blake Proehl and LB Ryan Connelly

Vikings sign TE Shaun Beyer

Youngstown State 2023 NFL Draft Prospects

by James Layton

Youngstown State has produced a number of NFL players over the years. In the past five years three Penguins have been drafted. The highest one draft was Derek Rivers who was the Patriots first draft pick in 2017.

Even with the effects COVID had on the FCS and small school players, the Penguins still found a to produce NFL talent. The Colts drafted former YSU TE Andrew Ogletree in the 6th Round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

For this season two of my favorite players to watch are DE James Jackson and WR Bryce Oliver.

Let’s get into their prospects.

Seniors

  • 8 Jaleel McLaughlin, RB
  • 19 Colt McFadden, K
  • 8 James Jackson, DE
  • 1 Quincy Lenton, DB
  • 76 Mike McAllister, C

Underclassmen

  • 0 Bryce Oliver, WR Junior
  • 2 C.J. Charleston, WR Sophomore
  • 48 Griffin Hoak, LB Junior
  • 9 Chris Fitzgerald, DT Sophomore
  • 55 Ryan Johnson, G Junior

Top 20 Fantasy Football Tight Ends

By Barb Layton

So, this is the last I am posting today. The tight ends are a little tougher for me to know what each person is looking for in a tight end.

I truly think Travis Kelce is still the best in the league. Here is how my list goes.

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  3. George Kittle, 49ers
  4. Kyle Pitts, Falcons
  5. Darren Waller, Raiders
  6. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  7. Dalton Schultz, Cowboys
  8. Dawson Knox, Bills
  9. T.J. Hockenson, Lions
  10. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
  11. Zach Ertz, Cardinals
  12. Henry Hunter, Patriots
  13. Cole Kmet, Bears
  14. Mike Gesicki, Dolphins
  15. Noah Fant, Seahawks
  16. Robert Tonyon, Packers
  17. Irv Smith, Vikings
  18. Logan Thomas, Commanders
  19. Gearald Everett, Chargers
  20. David Njoku, Browns