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The Two-High Revolution: How NFL Defenses Accidentally Brought the Running Back Back From the Dead
For years, fantasy football has been slowly turning into a wide receiver's world.
Running backs? Overpriced. Injury-prone. Short shelf life.
Meanwhile, receivers were putting up ridiculous numbers, quarterbacks were throwing 40+ times a game, and fantasy managers were happily loading up on pass catchers while treating running backs like the fantasy equivalent of expired milk.
But something has changed.
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Inside Drake Maye's alarming 2026 slump one year after Patriots QB was MVP runner-up
New England's franchise quarterback has six interceptions and an NFL-worst 58.6 passer rating as opposing evaluators question his confidence and pocket poise

Fantasy Football Saturday Mailbag for Week 4 (Fantasy Football)
Good morning, FootClan, and welcome to Week 4 of The Fantasy Footballers’ Saturday Morning Mailbag! As always, I am here to select a few of your questions from The Fantasy Footballers’ Discord server and answer some of the hot topics that didn’t quite make it to that week’s edition of The Footcast. The Ballers’ Discord is home to ...
Read on Fantasy FootballersCase Keenum: Expected to back up Bagent in Week 4
Keenum is expected to serve as the Bears' No. 2 quarterback behind Tyson Bagent in Sunday's game against the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt: In line for larger workload in London
Croskey-Merritt has served as the Commanders' RB1 this season, but his backfield snap count for Week 4 against the Colts figures to be larger due to the absence of Rachaad White (shoulder).

Week 4 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Giants and Seahawks
SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 4 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today
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Rams' Aaron Donald to miss Week 4 game vs. Eagles, Puka Nacua's status updated
Donald will miss his second game of the season, but the Rams received some good news on Friday

NFL suspends 49ers owner Jed York six games, fines him $500,000 after Ohio arrest
York accepted responsibility after the NFL suspended him for violating its Personal Conduct Policy, with three games he already missed counting toward the punishment
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Watt is going on in Pittsburgh? Frustrations boil over on Steelers' sideline during loss to Browns
Multiple Steelers players were seen sounding off during the divisional game on Thursday night
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Mike Tomlin gets roasted by former Super Bowl MVP, former Steelers star and others for Minecraft City
Former players and coaches marveled at Tomlin's surprising hobby, while Cleveland used it to troll its division rival after a wild victory
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CBS Sports and Tony Romo mutually part ways; JJ Watt will remain on lead NFL broadcast team
Following an arrest in July and a leave of absence, Romo is stepping away from the broadcast booth
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Week 4 NFL score predictions, picks, odds, betting advice: Computer model reveals projections for every game
Make NFL best bets at NFL betting sites by seeing NFL score predictions from our advanced model
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Dan Campbell confirms Lions were 'very much in' on Joey Porter Jr. before Cowboys trade
Dallas won the bidding for Porter, but Detroit's struggling secondary should keep Brad Holmes active
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Terry McLaurin: Likely to miss Sunday's game
McLaurin (hamstring) is now likely to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.
Keenan Allen: Ruled out for Sunday
Allen (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against Washington.
Justin Jefferson: Aiming to return Week 5
Jefferson (ankle) has been already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but the Vikings are hopeful that the superstar wide receiver will return for Week 5 against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Best Plays for DFS: Week 4 (Fantasy Football)
Each week we will review some of the content found in the DFS Pass and discuss some of our most confident plays heading into Sunday. A lot can change over the weekend, especially with injury news (See Betz’s Injury Blitz podcast) and roster percentages found in the optimizer shifting who is in-or-out before roster lock time. Let’s review. Locked-in Cash ...
Read on Fantasy FootballersThe Fantasy Footballers Podcast Recap: Week 4 (Fantasy Football)
As we head into Week 4, Andy, Mike, and Jason deliver the news and advice you need to make rational decisions! Remember to listen to The Fantasy Footballers podcast, available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Monday – Week 3 Studs & Duds + Injury Reactions, Trade Talk News The New York Giants ...
Read on Fantasy FootballersNFL Week 4 injury report: Justin Jefferson out, Nico Collins in; Terry McLaurin suffers late-week injury
Here's a look at each game designation for Week 4 in the NFL
Browns' Mason Graham to reportedly miss a few weeks with MCL sprain, ankle sprain
The standout defensive tackle was injured during Pittsburgh's opening possession on Thursday night
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