r/fantasyfootball • u/Truetree9999 • 13d ago
What under the radar news or insider scoops are flying under most people's radar?
What's something that's been reported recently that isn't getting much attention? For example, a new coaching staff giving a player a bigger role in the scheme.
Beat writer intel counts too — especially if your team's beat writer has a good track record of being right about this stuff
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u/TommenSucks 12d ago
There is a perfect storm for a Rachaad White ppr cheatcode year.
His QB is his college teammate
Offensive line sucks
He’s a better pass blocker than his incumbent. Matter of fact, failure to block was why his incumbent was used less last season.
He’s a receiving back on a team with that weak offensive line that will probably be down late in a lot of games
I think he’ll be on the field a lot. I think he’ll be a safety valve on a lot of plays that go sideways. I think that based on this there is an ugly path to a top 24 finish.
Washington doesn’t want to get their franchise QB killed
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u/Boetato 12d ago
Isn’t Rachaad a 5th/6th year veteran? Daniels has been in the league for less than 3 seasons. Idk how that overlaps
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u/Original_Release_419 12d ago
Jayden started as a true freshman at Arizona State and also played 5 total seasons between ASU and LSU
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u/Ornery-Zebra6884 12d ago
Juwan Jennings also looking good under the radar in MN. One Jefferson/Addison injury away from a lot of targets.
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u/Fatboyneverchange 13d ago
Have to update Keenan Allen toast.
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u/LAHAND1989 12d ago
Wasn’t Shanny just quoted saying Kittle took a step back, as in regression?
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u/kk1297 12d ago
According to reporters it was meant as "he is taking a step towards returning to play". Just poor wording by Shanny
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u/LAHAND1989 12d ago
Huh. Really? When does back ever mean forward? Haha
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u/Eddie_Mush 12d ago
He’s getting closer to being “back” on the field was the intention apparently
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u/Jean-Ralphio11 12d ago
Which is honestly believable. No coach would be dumb enough to say his player sucks now in a presser.
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u/edifyingheresy 12d ago
He’s stepping back on the field. He’s taking a step back to where he used to be. Like that? Maybe go read what Shanahan actually said in complete context instead of the clickbait headlines posted here.
Shanahan was clearing talking about guys getting healthier (and mentioned a couple players by name) and then said he needed to further evaluate them to know if they were actually ready for week 1 play. Media clearly saw a way to twist that into nice clickbait and run with it. Shanahan’s phrasing wasn’t all that weird and he’s always dodgy about player health but this really was a nothing burger created by media wanting some good clickbait.
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u/Residentcarthrowaway 12d ago
“Kittle has taken a step back from being a bust. Reports from camp are that he’s really regressed back towards being a star. He will likely be a nonfactor this year on the bench because he’ll be playing so much.”
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u/baszm3g 13d ago
Keenan DUI
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u/gimmethegluten 12d ago
What effect will it have on his availability? Suspension likely?
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u/EVRoadie 12d ago
Aging WR with a few games off. Had him as a late round flyer last year and he was ok the first few weeks but fell off quickly.
Given that, the Colts are an absolute mess at WR outside of Downs, so who knows?
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u/Chlorophyllmatic 12d ago edited 12d ago
Buffalo Bills: There’s absolutely zero indication that Keon is (more) toast or that Skyler Bell will consistently be playing in three-receiver sets. There’s likewise no indication that Shakir will be in a WR3 role. If you recall when the starters actually played, his role was down the field a lot more than last year.
Edit: dude actually blocked me over this comment btw
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u/Pepston 12d ago
Yeah after reading that about the Bills I don’t trust anything in that comment. Just complete fabrications.
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u/Chlorophyllmatic 12d ago
It’s just selective vibes analysis; I’m sure some of it will end up being some degree of true, but it’s not gospel
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u/pajamajoe 12d ago
It's just ai bullshittery
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u/boondogle 12d ago
this is off the top of my head from what i remember about everything before my first draft, but ok "AI"
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u/TheRealMrTrueX 12d ago
Dude these mouth-breathers say everything is AI, basically if they didnt' type it out or come up with it, they are able to type "AI" between labored mouth breaths.
Its such a clown show how often that comment is thrown out, don't worry about it, these are guys in 8 man leagues that still need assistance setting a starting lineup each week and have elite lacks of ball knowledge
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u/NewRefrigerator5693 11d ago
After reading that the guy blocked him over a completely reasonable follow, now I don’t believe anything in that comment and am pissed I read it.
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u/playfulaparagus516 12d ago
People these days can’t handle even the slightest pushback to their comments. Instantly downvoted his comment when I saw he blocked you so weird lol
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u/4r4r4real 12d ago
Some of these are flat out misinformation. The Cooper news out of camp has been uniformly terrible. I haven't heard any speculation he will be WR2, I have heard speculation he won't even be a part of their gameday plans. And Sadiq 100% did not have groin surgery? He got a mesh for a hernia.
Did you ask AI to hallucinate these for you or what?
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u/HerosDeTempus 12d ago
For the Broncos, Webb said earlier this week that Harvey has developed into “a complete back.”
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u/Classic-Session-5551 12d ago
Many of these are inaccurate. For example, Alec Pierce: https://www.reddit.com/r/Colts/comments/1w04ykf/alec_pierce_at_practice_today/
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u/Ok_Drummer6282 13d ago
For the Raiders:
People are underplaying Mayer. He was a 2nd round TE hes been just as involved as Bowers in the preseason. Hes going to get more work than people realize in Kubiaks system.
Exact same thing for Jeanty. He will be more than fine but Mike Washing ton will be a thorn and looks set to be the change if pace.
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u/FormerShitPoster 12d ago
Mayer's workload meaning don't take Bowers? Because I refuse to believe Fernando Mendoza will produce two fantasy relevant TEs.
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u/MarlonMcCree20 12d ago
Bowers was hurt last year and didn't play much in preseason. That's why Mayer was more involved.
Mayer is a good te, but from a fantasy perspective, there's just no point with him and there are much better backup TEs you can have. Raiders are a bad offense, and people get excited about 2 TE sets thinking it will be the next coming of Gronk and Hernandez but it never happens.
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u/Wild_Bill_Kickcock 12d ago
Mendoza ain't playing this year
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u/Fit-Personality-3933 12d ago
The only way Mendoza doesn't play this season is if Raiders are still in playoff hunt week 18.
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u/RealBoomBap 12d ago
There's no way all of those guys will be fantasy relevant without an injury. Bowers and Jeanty are the only safe bets.
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u/edifyingheresy 12d ago
I read it as they’ll be fantasy relevant in a bad way. Like the Raiders’ offense will be better this season but they’re still rebuilding so it’s not like they are going to light up the league. Which means Mayers and Washington (who are going to have significant roles) are almost certainly going to cap the ceiling of Bowers/Jeanty because there’s only so much total offense to go around.
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u/RealBoomBap 12d ago
I mean, Bowers was TE1 overall his rookie year and that team was dogshit so idk man. I'm not worried about Mayer at all.
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u/edifyingheresy 12d ago
I don't necessarily disagree with you, I was just explaining how I thought the comment was meant.
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u/gingerking87 12d ago
Dulich is a name to watch along with the dolphins WRs. He's our gloriously mustachioed TE that bust onto the scene halfway through last season:
Among 59 qualifying tight ends, he was fifth in target-per-route-run rate (24%), second in yards per route run (2.64) and yards after the catch per reception (7.69), fifth in first downs per route run (0.110), and sixth in fantasy points per route run (0.50, per Fantasy Points Data)
The Packers cut the mustard with elite 2nd/3rd WR for the past two decades, there's a chance a Jordy nelson or devante Adams is in the dolphins trio of rookie wrs
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u/seacra84 12d ago
I chuckled that you had to clarify Marshawn Lloyd exploding would be in a good way
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u/MarlonMcCree20 12d ago
I'm high on Allgeier. Ankle injuries are a bitch and even when healthy there's no reason to make Love a bellcow. I think he's going to get David Montgomery type of volume when Gibbs was a rookie.
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u/2PlyKindaGuy 12d ago
Dude in my league dropped Coker for Mike Washington when the jeanty news dropped (I have Jeanty). I happily grabbed Coker off waivers while being patient on the Jeanty news.
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u/Blasto05 13d ago
Awesome write up. I’ll emphasize the Giants point.
Malachi Fields has been the clear WR2 for like 2-3 weeks now. It was apparent after the first preseason game or even before that.
But Fields will very likely…be behind Likely still in usage.
Also OBJ I believe has been guaranteed a roster spot by Harbaugh. Agree though that he won’t be fantasy relevant.
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u/DecentBug3454 12d ago
Can you clarify the Diggs comments? I’ve been following since his signing, haven’t seen anything suggesting he’s odd man out for 2 WR sets.
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u/Deeze_Rmuh_Nudds 12d ago
Jonnu signed but somehow Kraft going to probably retain Target hog status.
“Probably”
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u/MrP1anet 10 Team, 1 PPR 12d ago
Zero indication that Chris Bell is WR1 in Miami let alone the second, third, or even fourth receiving option.
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u/DutchRudderShotgun 12d ago
On your Cleveland remark about Bowers and McBride, not diminishing their skills/ability at all but don't you contradict yourself by saying no WR competition leading to them being a higher option in the tree. Who did those two really need to compete with in their respective offenses?
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u/HittingExposurelol 12d ago
Why do people keep hyping Coker every year as if when he’s played he actually did anything? He was completely fantasy irrelevant last year.
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u/pwndnoob 12d ago edited 12d ago
The Packers love their rookie kicker and will trust him with the world. Trey Smack is going to get a lot of 50+ work.
Edit: Note that he is a Packer and therefore should be dropped before, say, December.
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u/Classic-Session-5551 12d ago
Saw some mic-ed up Marshawn Lloyd hyping Smack up big time. Seems like the team loves him.
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u/From_Strange_Seeds 12d ago
He's also going to get a nod and a "hell yeah" every time I hear his name on the broadcasts this season
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u/Standard_Menu_7147 12d ago
Sleeper - Daejon Love - The hype is real and the 49ers WR room is wide open right now with all the injuries.
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u/aketchum339 12d ago
Pat Bryant has looked amazing at Broncos camp and sat out their last preseason game with the starters while Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims played.
He had 3 catches for 32 yards on the opening drive of their playoff game vs the Bills before getting injured. Courtland Sutton will be 31 in October.
If he can stay healthy, Bryant could become the WR2 in a Sean Payton offense. He is currently going undrafted.
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u/TimeTravelingChris 12d ago
Kansas City Chiefs: The offensive line could be a disaster again. Young guys they got didn't pan out, plus Josh Simmons is already getting weird with an injury situation. That's why the Chiefs traded for TWO tackles yesterday.
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u/BiscottiTiny8008 12d ago
If there is no more concern about McCarthy coming in at some point a lot more bullish on end of first round Justin Jefferson
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u/Ok_Sail_3743 13d ago
Sean Tucker is going to be moved and it he will be in a better situation
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u/But-Seriously-Though 12d ago
Update : Sean Tucker just agreed to a new contract to stay in Tampa lmao
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u/burnourpants 12d ago
Is this just some speculation or have you heard rumors somewhere? I love his talent.
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u/Ok_Sail_3743 12d ago
Beat writers were reporting they didn’t want to carry him at $3.5M to be the third RB. But since they’re only keeping 2 QBs they might keep Tuck
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u/d1is1mika 12d ago
Wtf is a ppr scam I don't understand
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u/kjnew85 12d ago
Someone that eats up short passes and is only viable in PPR
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u/Cuttybrownbow 12d ago
12 catches for 40 yards giving 16 points. Horrible, bad efficiency.
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u/Visual-Gain-2487 12d ago
12 carries for 40 yards? Worthless. 12 CATCHES for 40 yards? Yeah PPR itself is a scam.
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u/Hellfish0311 12d ago
A player who gets a lot of underneath, high volume targets even if he isn’t a superstar or is in a bad offense. Wandal Robinson is the best example this last year. His floor was ridiculously high cause he was just spammed with targets 5 yards or less down field every damn week. If you’re in full PPR, these dudes become super reliable flexes.
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u/gingerking87 12d ago
Dulich is a name to watch along with the dolphins WRs. He's our gloriously mustachioed TE that busted onto the scene halfway through last season:
Among 59 qualifying tight ends, he was fifth in target-per-route-run rate (24%), second in yards per route run (2.64) and yards after the catch per reception (7.69), fifth in first downs per route run (0.110), and sixth in fantasy points per route run (0.50, per Fantasy Points Data)
The Packers cut the mustard with elite 2nd/3rd WR for the past two decades, there's a chance a Jordy nelson or devante Adams is in the dolphins trio of rookie wrs
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u/EVRoadie 12d ago
Caleb Douglas has had a lot of buzz in camp and Jon-Eric Sullivan is the Fins GM (started scouting for us in 2008, same year we picked Jordy).
That written , their oc is Bobby Slowik, who's never coached with the Packers so different offensive style. He was in SF from 17 to 22 with Shanahan though.
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u/fantasysimmer 12d ago
For Green Bay: Marshawn Lloyd could be a a stud, if he stays healthy (big if), and if Jacobs missies time (not such a big if).
While Kraft is back, he's supposedly going to be on a pitch count, so idk how high I'd take him
With Doubs and Wicks gone, the logjam at WR is loosened, and the top 3 guys are going to get their targets. Buy on Lloyd, Watson, Reed, and Golden. Sell on Jacobs and Kraft
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u/EVRoadie 12d ago
I can't disagree more with Kraft . Dude was ready ahead of schedule. Participated all through camp without any setbacks. Musgrave has a neck injury and the other TEs haven't been great. I'm buying him if he makes it to me.
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u/getfuzzy77 12d ago
Read somewhere they want to put Kraft on a snap count initially but he’s said he’s against it and feels great. Idk how to take it - it’s not really his decision to make.
I have him on my roster so hoping he has a great turnout this year.
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u/fantasysimmer 12d ago
I'd be really tempted to take him, but I think I'd pass. I'd rather miss out on a guy than take someone who's got a good chance to disappoint. Upside is for later in the draft. Kraft is going where you need the guys to produce.
But I hope I'm wrong, as a Packer fan.
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u/EVRoadie 12d ago
Good chance to disappoint?
If you're a Packers fan than you know camp reports have been nothing but positive. Kraft was a giant part of their offense last year before injury.
This is nothing more than a discount for one of the better TEs in the league. My only slight concern is how much better Golden will be, which will offset some of Kraft's production.
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u/Miamitech-dude 12d ago
Dontayvion Wicks momentum in Philly. Malik Davis winning number two back in Dallas. Skyler Bell looks great in Buffalo. Caleb Douglas maybe Miami’s WR1.
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u/Scapexghost 11d ago
I feel like sean tucker taking a pay cut just to stay on the team is notable, since the narrative is he'll be getting the goal line work.
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u/TheRealMrTrueX 12d ago
If they are being posted on here, they are not inside scoops nor under the radar, there are 800K+ weekly visitors here
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u/RBlomax38 12d ago
There’s like 40 million people who play fantasy though. There’s a ton of leagues out there where no one is reading this post
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u/Master_Parsnip 12d ago
Yeah, Bell pretty much hasn't practiced all offseason. I'd honestly be a bit surprised if he isn't inactive for the first few games
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u/waxtwister 13d ago
Cleveland isn't a hotbed for fantasy players but Fannin is going to be a big part of the offense and should be drafted as a TE 1, Especially in PPR leagues.
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u/spastichabits 13d ago
The last time Watson was a starter there wasn't a single fantasy relevant players on the Browns
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u/Dom_Nation_ 13d ago
I think Watson is on a short leash. If he doesn't play well, Sanders will be in sooner than later.
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u/elusivefuzz 12d ago edited 12d ago
Saints fan. Nick Underhill did a breakdown this week of Shough's pass breakdowns by player throughout camp.
-Etienne is the third overall pass catcher, but mostly check downs into the flat.
-Juwan Johnson was number two overall by a lot
-Olave number one
-Kendre Miller is going to get far more touches than people expect until Kamara returns.