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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Chargers are bringing back WR Keenan Allen on a one-year, $8.5 million contract.

Allen was drafted by the team back in 2013 and was traded to the Chicago Bears ahead of the 2024 season.

Now he'll be the veteran presence to Ladd McConkey and Tre Harris in 2025.

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 29

Per @FFCalculator, Jets RB Breece Hall is being drafted in the 3rd round in PPR formats.

Braelon Allen is being drafted in the 13th round and looks to be the "David Montgomery" to Hall's "Jahmyr Gibbs".

Which back are you taking in fantasy this season?

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 29

Need something to listen to on your down time?

Check out the latest episode of The BLITZ podcast! The Fantasy's Phinest show that gives you great fantasy insights in just 5 minutes or less!

Terry McLaurin is the subject in the latest episode!

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Fantasy Football Outlook: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin | Ep. 21 Of The BLITZ Podcast

EPISODE DESCRIPTION The Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin are at odds this offseason over contract negotiations.With both sides at odds, what could that mean McLaurin’s fantasy foot…

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Broncos and WR Courtland Sutton have agreed to a new, four-year extension per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet).

The deal worth $92 million over that span, with $41 million guaranteed.

#fantasyfootball #denverbroncos #courtlandsutton

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Ep. 21 of The BLITZ! just is live! The Fantasy Football Outlook of Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is the topic.

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 24

Breaking News!

Reports are coming in from Jets camp as QB Justin Fields was carted off the practice field after suffering an injury (leg/foot).

More on this as the story develops!

(news via Ralph Vacchiano @ralphvacchiano)

#breakingnews #justinfields #newyorkjets

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 23

Per ESPN's Jordan Raanan, Russell Wilson has officially been named the starter for the New York Giants.

Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters that the other QBs will still compete for roles but "Russ is our starter".

#russellwilson #giants #fantasyfootball #breakingnews

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 22

The New England Patriots will have their top WR for training camp. ESPN's Mike Reiss reports that Stefon Diggs will be a "full go" in camp with no restrictions.

Diggs is just nine months removed from ACL surgery at 31 years old!

#fantasyfootball #stefondiggs #newenglandpatriots

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 17

The rookies are reporting to training camp but which rookies have good landing spots for fantasy football?

@hype_phinest highlights three rookies whose spots should be beneficial for fantasy managers in his latest article.

#fantasyfootball

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Three Great Rookie Landing Spots For Fantasy Football

Three Great Landing Spots For Rookies If you’re into fantasy football like me, the NFL OTAs are an exciting time. We get to see all the rookies in their new team jerseys after being selected …

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Jets and WR Garrett Wilson have agreed to a new four-year, $130 million contract extension, per Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet on X).

The deal includes $90 million in guaranteed money. That's $32.5 million per year average.

#garrettwilson #fantasyfootball #newyorkjets #jetsnews

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 17

It looks like the Commanders amd WR Terry McLaurin are at opposite ends in numbers during negotiations.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet), McLaurin is looking for north of $30 million a year in his next deal. The Commanders are reportedly "not there yet".

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 17

Chargers RB Najee Harris is expected to begin Chargers training camp on the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list.

Harris suffered a "superficial" eye injury on the fourth of July during a fireworks accident. Harris has been getting treated by doctors in Stanford.

(via @rapsheet)

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 7

Darren Waller unretired to play with the Miami Dolphins in 2025!

But is Waller worth the risk for fantasy football?

Check out the latest article from @hype_phinest on Darren Waller's potential this season.

#darrenwaller #fantasyfootball

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Is Darren Waller Worth the Risk for Fantasy Managers in 2025?

Darren Waller Fantasy Outlook 2025 The Miami Dolphins traded away tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They needed to replace the hole created in their roster. And it didn’t take…

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jul 2

Jonnu Smith was apart of a huge trade package that sent him and Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers!

Our latest article tackles the fantasy fallout of the trade and the impact it has on both the Dolphins and the Steelers this season (via @hype_phinest)

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Fantasy Fallout! Jonnu Smith Traded To The Pittsburgh Steelers

Fantasy Fallout! Jonnu Smith Traded To The Pittsburgh Steelers The NFL offseason continues to move on, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins had a trick up their sleeves to help get us thr…

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 30

Big news came down today with tight end Jonnu Smith being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Did the Steelers get better by adding Jonnu Smith?

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 30

Breaking News! The Miami Dolphins have traded TE Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers!

Per Adam Schefter, as part of a blockbuster deal involving CB Jalen Ramsey, the Steelers get both Ramsey and Smith for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick.

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 18

What player do you believe will bounce back for fantasy football this season?

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 13

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 10

Is this the last chance for Chargers WR Quentin Johnston?

The Chargers' WR hasn't lived up to his first-round draft status, and now more players are looking for targets this season.

Is this the last straw for Johnston?

#quentinjohnston #chargers #fantasyfootball2025

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 5

Colts head coach Shane Steichen broke the news that quarterback Anthony Richardson is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not participate in the Colts' mini-camp

This could potentially put Richardson behind the "eight ball" as the competition against Daniel Jones continues.

#coltsnews

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · Jun 5

Per Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens have extended wide receiver Rashod Bateman on a new three-year, $36.75 million contract.

The new deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money.

#fantasyfootball #baltimoreravens #rashodbateman #ravensnews

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · May 30

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Is Lions WR Jameson Williams a breakout candidate in 2025? #fantasyfootball #shorts

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · May 26

The Green Bay Packers have a lot of options at wide receiver heading into the new fantasy season.

In his latest article, @hype_phinest breaks down the fantasy outlook of the Packers receiving corps for 2025.

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Fantasy Football’s Top Dog: Analyzing Packers Receivers

Fantasy Football: Analyzing The Green Bay Packers Receivers The Green Bay Packers already had a bunch of wide receivers on the roster heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Once it was time to make their…

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The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · May 23

What player are you fighting tooth and nail to leave your fantasy drafts with this season?

The Fantasy's Phinest Podcast @ffphinest.bsky.social · May 21

@JAY_RADD_35 wraps up his "RADical Report" with his top 12 Rookie prospects post-draft.

Check out who made the cut at the top of the class!

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The RADical Report: Post 2025 NFL Draft Top 25 Rookies (12-1)

Post 2025 NFL Draft Top 25 Rookies Now it’s time to close out the rankings of the 2025 NFL Rookie class! The first half of my top 25 is already up. It was difficult to get the ranking done du…

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