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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Why strong rookie RB class is shaking up fantasy draft strategy
Yahoo Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens break down the 'crazy' running back depth in the offseason's first fantasy mock draft. Hear the full conversation on the 'Yahoo Fantasy Forecast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Let's start with the running backs, where you kind of takeaways at that position. Advertisement Yeah, I, in the, in the write up of the mock, um, I highlighted three different things and the first of them was running back depth. I think that this is the impact of a really, really good, um, draft class at the running back position, right? We've had this group of, you know, 678 guys come into the league that we're all pretty interested in, and it's just made, I don't know, it's made the running back position feel incredibly deep. One of my takeaways was certainly that like. That, you know, the what is normally thought of as the running back dead zone, uh, and you can define that however you like. Advertisement Usually it's, it's somewhere beginning somewhere around 4-ish, extending through like round 8, round 9, right, where it's just a, it's just a minefield of running backs who You know, we, we think they have, we think they're in line for a lot of touches, but we don't know if they're good. Um, you know, there's there's like a bunch of messy players in there, but it's not like that now. Like if you look at, you look at the 5th round in our draft, and um it's, it's like Ken Walker and It's David Montgomery and it's James Connor and like Alvin Kamara waited until the 6th round. These are good players who, as long as they stay healthy, are going to be incredibly productive running backs for you. Advertisement Um, and, and again, those guys are getting pushed into the dead zone. That's not what the dead zone is supposed to be. Um, and then after those guys, we got that real wave of um non-genty rookie running backs, right? And they all kind of went in a big flurry. I think it started with Caleb Johnson and it went like RJ Harvey and you know, then we finished up with like Henderson and Judkins, but they, they all just Went in a clump, and then the running backs at the very end, like the like the endgame running backs before we started taking defenses and kickers, they're still good names. They were Jaylen Warren, they were Nai Harris, or Jordan Mason. Advertisement This big group of really useful names who I think if you're drafting like a zero RRB team, those are better than the names that you were seeing in the final rounds last year. Um, so it's, it's just like all things considered, running back. Again, it's running back and, you know, it's fantasy football, so this is probably all gonna get, you know, flipped on its head and it's, it's uh it's not gonna seem this like we're gonna be laughing about the fact that we thought running back was deep when we get into October. I get it, but right now, as you look at the landscape, it looks crazy deep.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Could Dak Prescott be underrated in aftermath of Cowboys trading for George Pickens?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) Early May is usually a lull in the NFL calendar, but not this year. Tuesday's surprise trade sending receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys gave Andy Behrens and Matt Harmon plenty to talk about on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast. Subscribe to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. The duo discussed several aspects of the Pickens trade, but among the big takeaways is the deal could mean big things for Dak Prescott's fantasy value. The veteran now appears to have top-eight quarterback upside behind the best receiving options he's had in years. Andy points out that Prescott was 'the MVP runner-up two years ago. He led the NFL in touchdown passes. You know, we're like a year removed from that. He's had a 4,900 yard passing season. He's been a really, really good fantasy asset over the years.' The Cowboys have upgraded their WR2 spot by trading for Pickens, forming a dynamic duo with CeeDee Lamb. Harmon notes: 'Now that (Dak) has CeeDee Lamb, one of the best receivers in the league, and George Pickens, who I think fits really well as a really good No. 2 receiver, that just looks so much better on paper than CeeDee Lamb and like a rotating cast of characters.' Harmon believes Dallas' offense is set up for fantasy success, especially with how Lamb and Pickens complement each other perfectly: 'These guys work so, so well together. CeeDee Lamb, he leads the NFL in the last two years with yards from the slot … Pickens is a boundary guy.' 'Most people seem to have (Prescott) like QB18, QB20, but he's a better player than that,' Behrens says. 'One of the bummers of this to me is that I think it's going to wake people up a little bit to how under-ranked Dak Prescott had been.' Prescott has remained healthy — starting 16 or more games in six of nine seasons — and provided consistent play when he's returned post-injury. Couple that with the offensive upgrades and his own previous elite finishes, and there's every reason to expect another top-tier year if health holds. Behrens predicts, "Dak Prescott is very likely, in a healthy season, to be a top-eightish fantasy quarterback." Time will tell if the projection comes true, but there's clearly a case to be made for Prescott as a fantasy-draft value this season.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Could Dak Prescott be underrated in aftermath of Cowboys trading for George Pickens?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) Early May is usually a lull in the NFL calendar, but not this year. Tuesday's surprise trade sending receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys gave Andy Behrens and Matt Harmon plenty to talk about on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast. Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Advertisement The duo discussed several aspects of the Pickens trade, but among the big takeaways the deal could mean big things for Dak Prescott's fantasy value. The veteran now appears to have top 8 fantasy quarterback upside behind the best receiving options he's had in years. 5 reasons to get excited about drafting Dak Prescott 1. Track record of production Andy points out that Prescott was 'the MVP runner up two years ago. He led the NFL in touchdown passes. You know, we're like a year removed from that. He's had a 4,900 yard passing season. He's been a really, really good fantasy asset over the years.' Advertisement 2. Improved supporting cast The Cowboys have upgraded their WR2 spot by trading for Pickens, forming a dynamic duo with CeeDee Lamb. Harmon notes: 'Now that (Dak) has CeeDee Lamb, one of the best receivers in the league, and George Pickens, who I think fits really well as a really good number two receiver, that just looks so much better on paper than CeeDee Lamb and like a rotating cast of characters.' 3. High-volume, productive offense Harmon believes Dallas' offense is set up for fantasy success, especially with how Lamb and Pickens complement each other perfectly: 'These guys work so, so well together. CeeDee Lamb, he leads the NFL in the last two years with yards from the slot … Pickens is a boundary guy.' 4. Being 'slept on' in drafts 'Most people seem to have (Prescott) like QB18, QB20, but he's a better player than that,' Behrens proclaimed, 'One of the bummers of this to me is that I think it's going to wake people up a little bit to how under-ranked Dak Prescott had been.' Advertisement 5. Durability and consistency Prescott has remained healthy — starting 16 or more games in six of nine seasons — and provided consistent play when he's returned post-injury. Couple that with the offensive upgrades and his own previous elite finishes, there's every reason to expect another top-tier year if health holds. Behrens predicted, "Dak Prescott is very likely, in a healthy season, to be a top eightish fantasy quarterback." Time will tell if the projection comes true, but there's clearly a case to be made for Prescott as a fantasy draft value this season.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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George Pickens trade fantasy fallout + Yahoo fantasy staff mock draft 1.0 takeaways
We have a massive trade in early May to sink our teeth in to. Andy Behrens and Matt Harmon breakdown every angle of the George Pickens trade to the Dallas Cowboys. The two also reveal Yahoo staff's first mock draft of the 2025 season and it's full of surprises. From shocking early picks to critical questions about position depth and round scarcity, the two break down all the key takeaways. Advertisement Is this the deepest year we've seen at the running back position? What happened to the mid-round wide receivers? Can you afford to wait until the late rounds to draft a quarterback? All important fantasy questions are answered in this jam pack pod. (1:50) - Fantasy fallout and ripple effect from George Pickens being traded to the Dallas Cowboys (21:40) - Yahoo staff mock draft 1.0 takeaway: RB depth is crazy this year (42:00) - Yahoo staff mock draft 1.0 takeaway: There is a huge WR drop off in the middle of the draft (54:15) - Yahoo staff mock draft 1.0 takeaway: Every league should switch to superflex format and here's why We have a massive trade in early May to sink our teeth in to. Andy Behrens and Matt Harmon breakdown every angle of the George Pickens trade to the Dallas Cowboys. The two also reveal Yahoo staff's first mock draft of the 2025 season and it's full of surprises. From shocking early picks to critical questions about position depth and round scarcity, the two break down all the key takeaways. (Credit: Jason Jung) (Jason Jung) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Fantasy Football is here for the 2025 NFL season: Sign up to play!
Fantasy Football is here for the 2025 NFL season: Sign up to play! It's been another memorable NFL offseason, and the draft is fast approaching — which can only mean one thing: fantasy football season is upon us. We're excited to announce that Yahoo Fantasy Football is officially open for the 2025 season! That's right, the wait is over. It's time to create or join a league and get ready for the championship-caliber squads you're going to draft — not to mention the competition, bragging rights and all the fun playing fantasy football provides! [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Everything you love is back for the 2025 version of our game. But even if you're new to fantasy football and/or need a refresher on how to play, we have you covered. Live now Coming soon Live drafts Survival Football Best Ball April 24-26: 2025 NFL Draft September 4: First regular-season game Amped to build some teams now? You can practice with a mock draft to get ready for the real thing. You can also start prepping with our 2025 fantasy football rankings. And that's just the beginning of our draft content. We will be delivering all kinds of advice leading up to the season from some of the best analysts in the business, including Matt Harmon, Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don and Scott Pianowski. Once the action kicks off, we'll keep you up to speed all season long with waiver wire targets, trade tips, start-sit advice, emerging trends and much more so you can stay ahead of the competition on your journey toward that coveted fantasy football trophy! So stay locked in with Yahoo Fantasy for everything you'll need to make this a season to remember. And be sure to sign up for our fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! for tips all season long. You can also follow us on X and Instagram. Now go join or create a league and let the fun begin. Happy Fantasy Football season!
