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Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws against Louisiana-Monroe during the first half Sept. 21. (Eric Gay – The Associated Press)

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early first-round projections

By Eddie Brown

May 3, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

U-T Eddie Brown's scouting process for the 2026 NFL Draft is already under way, so...

Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter poses after being chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

2025 NFL draft grades for all 32 teams: Patriots, Raiders among big winners

By Eddie Brown

May 1, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

The U-T's Eddie Brown gives the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and...

Florida’s DJ Lagway (2) throws a under pressure from Ole Miss’ Jared Ivey (15) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images/TNS)

2025 NFL Draft: Best undrafted priority free agents

By Eddie Brown

April 26, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

The draft doesn’t end after seven rounds. NFL teams fill out their rosters with priority...

Top 100 prospects available for Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft

By Eddie Brown

April 25, 2025 at 8:42 p.m.

Looking forward to the final day of the NFL Draft? Here are the best remaining...

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) plays against USC in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

2025 NFL Draft: Top 50 remaining prospects entering Day 2

By Eddie Brown

April 24, 2025 at 9:51 p.m.

Looking forward to Day 2 of the NFL Draft? Here’s a breakdown of the best...

Miami quarterback Cam Ward, from left, Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter and Penn State edge Abdul Carter are projected by most experts to be the top three players selected in the NFL draft, which begins tonight at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Images from Orlando Sentinel, Denver Post and AP)

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Eddie Brown’s final first-round projections

By Eddie Brown

April 23, 2025 at 7:45 p.m.

The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and U-T draft analyst Eddie Brown has the Tennessee...

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) es the ball against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

2025 NFL Draft: First-round primer with 3 possibilities for every pick

By Eddie Brown

April 24, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

The U-T's Eddie Brown offers an in-depth breakdown of all the first-day possible outcomes

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty runs for 209 yards against UNLV in the Mountain West championship game earlier this month. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 Prospects

By Eddie Brown

April 21, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown ranks the 100 best draft-eligible players including Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter...

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham is No. 4 among NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects, and one of five Wolverines on the list. (David Guralnick/The Detroit News/TNS)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Defensive tackles

By Eddie Brown

April 19, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top defensive tackle prospects leading up to...

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after a tackle against Kent State Saturday at Beaver Stadium. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Edge rushers

By Eddie Brown

April 18, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top edge rusher prospects leading up to...

South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford (1) tries to break a tackle bid from Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Linebackers

By Eddie Brown

April 17, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top linebacker prospects leading up to the...

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates sacking Arkansas State quarterback Jaylen Raynor in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (PAUL SANCYA — AP Photo)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Cornerbacks

By Eddie Brown

April 16, 2025 at 4:42 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top cornerback prospects leading up to the...

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) is chased by UMass linebacker Jalen Stewart (23) as he returns a punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Safeties

By Eddie Brown

April 15, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top safety prospects leading up to the...

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, center, participates in a drill during the school’s NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Interior offensive linemen

By Eddie Brown

April 14, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top interior offensive linemen prospects leading up...

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Interior offensive linemen

By Eddie Brown

April 15, 2025 at 9:38 a.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top interior offensive linemen prospects leading up...

LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell (66) gets ready to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Offensive tackles

By Eddie Brown

April 13, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top offensive tackle prospects leading up to...

Tight end Tyler Warren leads Penn State with 40 receptions for 513 yards and four touchdowns and is a versatile threat. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Tight ends

By Eddie Brown

April 12, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top tight end prospects leading up to...

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos runs the ball against Tony Rojas #13 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half in the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Running backs

By Eddie Brown

April 11, 2025 at 4:25 p.m.

A breakdown of the top running backs available, including Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton and TreVeyon...

Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a in the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown with Central Florida defensive back Brandon Adams behind him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Wide receivers

By Eddie Brown

April 10, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down the top receiving prospects leading up to the...

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Quarterbacks

By Eddie Brown

April 9, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the...

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) es under pressure by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defenders in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Abdul Carter top latest three-round projections

By Eddie Brown

March 24, 2025 at 7:33 a.m.

Are you looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft? Union-Tribune draft analyst Eddie Brown has...

STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 30: Abdul Carter #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after a sack against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 30, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Armand Membou rises, Shedeur Sanders slips, Will Johnson falls in latest two-round projections

By Eddie Brown

March 7, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.

Already looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft? Union-Tribune draft analyst Eddie Brown has predicted...

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) before the matchup against Nevada in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 28-21. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 50 Prospects

By Eddie Brown

February 27, 2025 at 5:10 a.m.

Looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft? Here’s a breakdown of the top 50 draft-eligible...

Travis Hunter hits the Heisman pose during a game in September. MUST CREDIT: Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter tops two-round projections after the Super Bowl

By Eddie Brown

February 12, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

Already looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft? Union-Tribune draft analyst Eddie Brown has predicted...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL DFS Super Bowl LIX Optimal Lineup: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs

By Eddie Brown

February 9, 2025 at 6:38 a.m.

Create the best showdown lineup on DraftKings for Super Bowl LIX featuring the Eagles and...

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 09: Abdul Carter #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts prior to the Capital One Orange Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2025 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections ahead of the NFL’s divisional round

By Eddie Brown

January 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Already looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft? Union-Tribune draft analyst Eddie Brown breaks down...

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Ward to the Titans in our initial first-round projections

By Eddie Brown

January 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Already looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft? Union-Tribune draft analyst Eddie Brown has the...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

NFL DFS Week 18 Optimal Lineup: Ride Bijan Robinson, Colts stack

By Eddie Brown

January 4, 2025 at 3:20 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)

NFL DFS Week 17 Optimal Lineup: Build begins with Josh Allen

By Eddie Brown

December 28, 2024 at 3:02 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after the game winning touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, MD. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

Fantasy Football Week 17: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 25, 2024 at 2:30 a.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs behind Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Titans 38-30. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Fantasy Football Week 17: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 24, 2024 at 3:27 a.m.

NFL Week 17 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) rushes against Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

NFL DFS Week 16 Optimal Lineup: Lions & Saquon Barkley & Bears, oh my!

By Eddie Brown

December 21, 2024 at 7:46 a.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) catches the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Fantasy Football Week 16: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 19, 2024 at 3:24 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) carries during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Fantasy Football Week 16: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 17, 2024 at 4:19 a.m.

NFL Week 16 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

NFL DFS Week 15 Optimal Lineup: Kyler Murray comes up big

By Eddie Brown

December 14, 2024 at 4:01 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gives a thumbs-up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Fantasy Football Week 15: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 12, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford works out prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Fantasy Football Week 15: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

NFL Week 15 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

NFL DFS Week 14 Optimal Lineup: Josh Allen attack mode

By Eddie Brown

December 7, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Fantasy Football Week 14: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 01: Isaac Guerendo #31 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week 14: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 3, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

NFL Week 14 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) es against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

NFL DFS Week 13 Optimal Lineup: Fly, Eagles stack fly!

By Eddie Brown

November 30, 2024 at 2:40 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs the ball for 46 yards, setting up a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

Fantasy Football Week 13: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 27, 2024 at 10:42 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Fantasy Football Week 13: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 26, 2024 at 3:53 a.m.

NFL Week 13 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) checks the Dallas Cowboys defense during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

NFL DFS Week 12 Optimal Lineup: Just say no to Tommy DeVito

By Eddie Brown

November 23, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of their 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night in Philadelphia. Barkley ran for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter TDs as the NFC East-leading Eagles won their sixth consecutive game. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Fantasy Football Week 12: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 21, 2024 at 3:20 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, center, looks to throw before being sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Fantasy Football Week 12: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 19, 2024 at 5:33 a.m.

NFL Week 12 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wassen)

NFL DFS Week 11 Optimal Lineup: Christian McCaffrey is back!

By Eddie Brown

November 16, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Fantasy Football Week 11: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 14, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) dances after catching a touchdown during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

Fantasy Football Week 11: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 12, 2024 at 4:42 a.m.

NFL Week 11 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

NFL DFS Week 10 Optimal Lineup: Bet on Chargers onslaught

By Eddie Brown

November 9, 2024 at 7:27 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Fantasy Football Week 10: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Fantasy Football Week 10: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 5, 2024 at 3:56 a.m.

NFL Week 10 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts es during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NFL DFS Week 9 Optimal Lineup: How Jalen Hurts helps win

By Eddie Brown

November 2, 2024 at 4:31 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Bo Nix started 61 college games before the Denver Broncos made him a first-round pick. Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Fantasy Football Week 9: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 31, 2024 at 3:37 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 29, 2024 at 4:04 a.m.

NFL Week 9 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love looks to against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

NFL DFS Week 8 Optimal Lineup: All you need is Jordan Love

By Eddie Brown

October 26, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff arms and pushes Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) out of the way for more yards in the second half of the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Fantasy Football Week 8: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 24, 2024 at 1:40 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 react after catching a in the end zone for a toucan against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County / SCNG)

Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver wire targets

By Eddie Brown

October 22, 2024 at 7:41 p.m.

NFL Week 8 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) steps back to against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NFL DFS Week 7 Optimal Lineup: Geno Smith is best bargain

By Eddie Brown

October 19, 2024 at 6:08 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after making a catch during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Fantasy Football Week 7: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 17, 2024 at 2:46 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster pumps up the crowd against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Fantasy Football Week 7: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 15, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

NFL Week 7 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

NFL DFS Week 6 Optimal Lineup: Lions, Cowboys and Bucky Irving, oh my!

By Eddie Brown

October 12, 2024 at 7:56 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, center, celebrates after throwing a touchdown during the second half of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night in Cincinnati. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in a 38-33 win. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Fantasy Football Week 6: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 10, 2024 at 2:34 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a during the first half of their 36-30 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fantasy Football Week 6: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 8, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

NFL Week 6 waiver wire cheat sheet for all league sizes and formats, with players...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambles with the football during the second quarter of the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NFL DFS Week 5 Optimal Lineup: Who will Josh Allen throw to?

By Eddie Brown

October 5, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen signals for a first down during the first half of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night in Orchard Park, NY. Allen threw four touchdown es in a 47-10 win. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Fantasy Football Week 5: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 3, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden #22 stops Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt #29 on a short run in the second half of the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Fantasy Football Week 5: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 1, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Eddie Brown gives you his NFL Week 4 waiver wire cheat...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, right, throws a during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NFL DFS Week 4 Optimal Lineup: Justin Fields’ breakout is upon us

By Eddie Brown

September 28, 2024 at 4:09 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 catches a over Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant #14, but was ruled out of bounds in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County / SCNG)

Fantasy Football Week 4: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 26, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) looks to throw around Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

Fantasy Football Week 4: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

September 24, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Eddie Brown gives you his NFL Week 4 waiver wire cheat...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks for running room against the Rams during the first half during the first half on Monday night in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

NFL DFS Week 3 Optimal Lineup: Kyler Murray will be QB1

By Eddie Brown

September 21, 2024 at 2:58 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, right, celebrates with quarterback Derek Carr after catching a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week 3: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 19, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

Demarcus Robinson #15 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball while being chased by Juan Thornhill #1 of the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

September 17, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Eddie Brown gives you his NFL Week 3 waiver wire cheat...

NFL DFS Week 2 Optimal Lineup: Build around Lamar Jackson

By Eddie Brown

September 14, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

Create the best lineup on DraftKings for Sunday’s NFL Main Slate of games and take...

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown during the first half of their game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Fantasy Football Week 2: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 12, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.

An in-depth weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect your fantasy football lineup,...

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason runs for a first down against safety Tony Adams of the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium on September 09, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week 2: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

September 10, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Eddie Brown gives you his NFL Week 2 waiver wire cheat...

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

NFL Daily Fantasy Optimal Lineup: Look to rookie at QB in Week 1

By Eddie Brown

September 8, 2024 at 12:58 a.m.

A look at who to start this weekend, when the NFL season opens up

This is a 2024 photo of Mickey Moniak of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. This image reflects the Angels' active roster as of Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, when this image was taken in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Sleepers and busts: A look at the players who could make (or break) your fantasy baseball team

By Eddie Brown

March 14, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

I could wax poetic about how wonderful it is to have players like Ronald Acuna...

Ha-Seong Kim's fantasy value skyrocketed in 2023, in part because of his status as a speed demon.

Fantasy baseball: Here are the Padres to draft – and on – as 2024 season opens

By Eddie Brown

March 13, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.

Theoretically, last year's Padres team was stacked.None of us can be blamed for developing high...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs during the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

NFL DFS Super Bowl LVIII Optimal Lineup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

By Eddie Brown

February 10, 2024 at 7:58 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to during the game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

NFL DFS Week 18 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

January 6, 2024 at 7:11 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) es against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

NFL DFS Week 17 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

December 30, 2023 at 9:25 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

El quarterback de los Ravens de Baltimore Lamar Jackson busca a quién pasa el balón en la primera mitad del partido ante los 49ers de San Francisco, el lunes 25 de diciembre de 2023, en Santa Clara, California. (AP Foto/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Fantasy Football Week 17: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 28, 2023 at 11:01 p.m.

WEEK 16 RECAPRams 30, Saints 22: In five games since returning from injury, Kyren Williams...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. The Browns won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)

NFL DFS Week 16 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

December 23, 2023 at 10:11 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs from Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Buccaneers won 34-20. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Fantasy Football Week 16: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 21, 2023 at 11:01 p.m.

WEEK 15 RECAPRaiders 63, Chargers 21: Joshua Palmer managed 113 yards and TD in his...

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) carries against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Fantasy Football Week 16: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 19, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NFL DFS Week 15 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

December 16, 2023 at 8:12 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reaches for a touchdown under pressure by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Fantasy Football Week 15: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 14, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

WEEK 14 RECAPPatriots 21, Steelers 18: With Rhamondre Stevenson out, Ezekiel Elliott had himself a...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fantasy Football Week 15: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 12, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in action an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

NFL DFS Week 14 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

December 9, 2023 at 8:40 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) carries the ball after a reception during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Fantasy Football Week 14: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

December 7, 2023 at 10:01 p.m.

WEEK 13 RECAPCowboys 41, Seahawks 35: This was only the third time in DK Metcalf's...

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (85) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Fantasy Football Week 14: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

December 5, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell prepares to throw a during an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

NFL DFS Week 13 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

December 2, 2023 at 9:09 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in action during the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Fantasy Football Week 13: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 30, 2023 at 10:01 p.m.

WEEK 12 RECAPPackers 29, Lions 22: Jayden Reed has benefited greatly from QB Jordan Love...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Fantasy Football Week 13: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 28, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up the team's NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes )

NFL DFS Week 12 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

November 25, 2023 at 9:01 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) catches a in the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown as Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) watches during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Fantasy Football Week 12: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 22, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

WEEK 11 RECAPRavens 34, Bengals 20: Odell Beckham Jr. is the overall WR10 in standard...

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fantasy Football Week 12: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 21, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

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NFL DFS Week 11 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

November 18, 2023 at 9:50 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

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Fantasy Football Week 11: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 16, 2023 at 8:01 p.m.

WEEK 10 RECAPBears 16, Panthers 13: Miles Sanders was rostered in about 70 percent of...

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