Author: Mike Clay

Mike ClayMay 16, 2025, 06:35 AM ET

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The 2025 NFL draft‘s running back class was really good. Some analysts predicted we might see as many as 30 drafted for the first time since 2011. Twenty-five ended up being the final tally, the most since 25 also went in 2019.

All six backs selected during the

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Mike ClayMay 14, 2025, 06:43 AM ET

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It’s 2025 NFL schedule release day, which means we are one step closer to the start of the season.

How does this schedule impact the fantasy football landscape? Which players have it the easiest and hardest? Which 14 teams will make the NFL playoffs? How about an early

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Mike ClayMar 9, 2025, 09:30 AM ET

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With the NFL combine behind us and the draft quickly approaching, it’s time to look at the fantasy football outlook for the 2025 crop of incoming rookies.

The rankings will change a bit once these players find an NFL home, but I’ve done an initial ranking of these

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