Injuries, weather, and public pick releases are just a few factors that can swing numbers. But spotting early signals—before prices settle into full efficiency—is where betting edges are made. Below, we’ll walk through how notable market-maker openers have shifted since Sunday and what those moves might be telling us.
FF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff — pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you.
Michelle Magdziuk provides the top running back takeaways from Week 2 that could have a significant impact on fantasy football points in Week 3 and beyond.
A classic AFC East rivalry kicks off the Week 3 NFL slate, as the Dolphins travel to Buffalo to face a Bills team they haven’t beaten at Highmark Stadium since 2016.
A staple atop the rankings last season, the Cleveland Browns defensive line reclaims the No. 1 spot, led by the dominant tandem of Myles Garrett and Maliek Collins.
Advanced coverage grade uses machine learning to map the separation allowed on a play to the expected PFF coverage grade the player would have earned had they been targeted. This system also takes into account the difficulty of the assignment and the situation when making that assessment.
Elite defensive linemen don’t just have to beat their blockers — they often have to beat double teams and chip blocks designed specifically to stop them. By analyzing chip-block and double-team rates, we can identify which NFL defenders consistently face extra attention in the trenches and still manage to make an impact. Key [am4show have=’p51;p64;p69;p90;p92;’ […]
Separation percentage measures how often a receiver beats the coverage to get open rather than benefiting from a defense more focused on limiting yards after the catch or stopping them short of the first down.
Line moves tell a story — the edge comes from knowing whether it’s a true signal or just an overreaction. Injuries, weather and public pick releases are just a few of the forces that can push numbers around, but the real value comes from understanding which shifts actually matter.
The Commanders' return to Washington is finally official as the District of Columbia Council voted 11-2 in favor of the measure once more -- an expected outcome given its vote more than a month ago but one that faced some brief uncertainty Wednesday.
The Ravens' Lamar Jackson is genuinely unaware that he has put together an impressive streak unlike any other quarterback in "Monday Night Football" history.
A grand jury has decided not to indict Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward, months after he was arrested on suspicion of third-degree felony domestic violence.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray took down an Instagram post that included a photo of him wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with one of his bulldogs, saying that he "in no way, shape or form" condones dogfighting.
Attorneys for Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and several other plaintiffs have filed for reconsideration of a court order that shifted some of their lawsuit against the NFL and multiple teams to the league's arbitration process.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday morning that defensive end Marcus Davenport would miss practice and two other Lions were also on the sideline.
Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw did not practice on Thursday after fully participating on Wednesday, but he did not have a setback in his return from last year's torn ACL.
Cowboys starting cornerback Trevon Diggs (illness) did not practice Wednesday, and starting left tackle Tyler Guyton (shoulder) and returner KaVontae Turpin (neck) were limited.
The Dolphins elevated safety Jordan Colbert and kicker Riley Patterson to the active roster from the practice squad for Thursday Night Football, the team announced.
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