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Although the drafters won’t all be named to protect their innocence or guilt, Matt Lutovsky, Brad Pinkerton, Tadd Haislop, Bill Bender, Sean Gentille and yours truly were the SN writers taking part in the festivities. Note: This was a 12-team, non-PPR league with 10 starters (QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, FLEX, K, D/ST) and six bench spots. MORE: Full fantasy experts draft results The complete draft results can be found here, but here’s a round-by-round breakdown of what happened so you can get a better idea of what do when you’re on the clock in your league....

For injury updates on late-game RBs James Robinson, Josh Jacobs, Darrell Henderson, and Alex Collins, click here; for updates on banged-up QBs Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray, go here; for the latest on ailing WRs Odell Beckham Jr., DeAndre Hopkins, and Brandin Cooks, click here; for more on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, go here; for the Week 13 weather forecast, click here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy....

If a healthy Gurley plays to his potential, then it becomes tough to criticize Fisher or fantasy owners who take Gurley with their own early pick. Meanwhile, several other rookies from this year’s class have a chance to emerge as startable fantasy running backs. MORE ROOKIE OUTLOOKS: QB | WR | TE This is a head start on examining opportunity for touches and value among the top rookie running backs....

Yes, it’s begun, the annual march to Week 1 which sees myriad changes to rankings, cheat sheets, sleeper lists, and draft strategies based on the slightest bit of new information. That leads us to the top of today’s fantasy football rundown, “just” 34 days until the NFL’s opening night. 2016 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Jay Ajayi or Arian Foster going to start for the Dolphins?...

It’s the fantasy playoffs, which means fantasy owners want more than rankings, and we’re here to provide that “human touch.” For more updates, follow us on Twitter at SN_Fantasy. WEEK 14 RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Fantasy Football Week 14 Start ’em: Quarterbacks Cam Newton, Panthers (vs. Chargers). Newton is working out a few issues in Carolina’s lost season, but he should be motivated to play well against San Diego, a team that has given up points to big, athletic quarterbacks all season....

The official active/inactive report should come out about 11 a.m. ET. For injury updates on Jeff Driskel, click here; for updates on Julio Jones, go here. MORE THURSDAY FANTASY: FanDuel lineup | DraftKings lineup | DK Showdown picks | Start/Sit Is T.J. Hockenson playing on Thanksgiving? UPDATE: Hockenson is officially ACTIVE. Hockenson has been listed as a limited participant in practice on both Monday and Tuesday, but he practiced in full on Wednesday....

As the week continues, we’ll have the latest news surrounding all the injuries across the NFL. Follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy) for more updates and advice. Week 12 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker Is A.J. Green playing in Week 12? Green was listed as doubtful ahead of last week’s game against the Ravens, but it was surprising that he even had a chance to play....

For the latest on banged-up pass-catchers Julio Jones, George Kittle, Kenny Golladay, Brandin Cooks, and D.J. Moore, click here; for updates on more injured RBs, including James Conner, Raheem Mostert, and Ronal Jones II, go here. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 15 STANDARD RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Christian McCaffrey playing this week?...

Throughout the day Thursday, we’ll provide you with the latest news on Olsen’s status. Check back in the lead-up to kickoff to get an official answer, and for more updates and the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 2 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Greg Olsen playing Thursday night? UPDATE 2: Olsen is officially ACTIVE....

For news on Chris Carson, Austin Ekeler, Nick Chubb, Kenyan Drake, and Matt Breida, go here; for the latest on injured WRs Kenny Golladay, Allen Lazard, Deebo Samuel, and T.Y. Hilton, click here. For all the latest fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 10 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Joe Mixon playing this week? Mixon (foot) has missed the past two games for the Bengals ahead of their bye last week, but after three weeks to rest, he should have a chance to play in Week 10....

On the surface the outgoing Kyle Walker, Kevin Wimmer, and Cameron Carter-Vickers have just been replaced by Serge Aurier, Davinson Sanchez, and Juan Foyth respectively. Not only have Tottenham netted a small profit from this revolving door of players, but are now more suited to playing three at the back which has been a favourite of manager Mauricio Pochettino of late. So what does all of these moves do to one of most Fantasy relevant defences....

Although much can change in the next four months, here’s our initial ranking of the new offensive skill players, based on talent and situation. Annual reminder: The order in which these players were drafted in real life has no bearing on this exercise: 2015 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QB | RB | WR | TE | D/ST | IDP Draft these fantasy football rookies Melvin Gordon, RB, Chargers. Gordon is tabbed to be an early-down workhorse role in an established, balanced offense, replacing Ryan Mathews....

That said, last weekend did provide a glimpse into into what we can expect from a few intriguing players, and below are three risers and three fallers in mock draft ADP over the last few days (plus someone to watch in the near future). MORE FANTASY ALARM: 2019 Draft Guide Fantasy Football Mock Draft ADP Risers Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals Just when you think the hype train can’t gain any more momentum, please watch Murray’s preseason debut....

LeSean McCoy was one of only two running backs to reach 100 rushing yards in Week 1 – Shane Vereen was the other – while Doug Martin was the only other consensus first-round RB to get 20-plus carries. As a result, two of our experts tabbed Martin as a safe “stud” heading into his Week 2 matchup against the Saints’ weak run D. Another expert went with McCoy, who looked borderline unstoppable in his debut in Chip Kelly’s warp-speed offense....

For more on banged-up RBs Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, and T.J. Yeldon, go here. Follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy for more fantasy football advice and updates. Week 7 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker Calvin Ridley, Mohamed Sanu injury news Falcons head coach Dan Quinn expects both Ridley and Sanu to return to practice on Thursday in a limited capacity, according to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure....

For updates on key RBs LeSean McCoy, Todd Gurley, Dalvin Cook, and Melvin Gordon, go here. We’ll be sure to keep you in the loop about all the latest important injury news around the NFL and how it might impact fantasy football. MORE FANTASY: RB Handcuffs Chart | Week 3 Waiver Pickups Is Carson Wentz playing in Week 3? UPDATE: Wentz is officially starting in Week 3. The long-awaited moment for Wentz and the Eagles appears to be here....