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We look at this game from a fantasy football perspective and consider the players from both sides that should be placed in the lineup or benched.
Fantasy football players are also ready to go all-in on Thursday night. Finding favorable matchups in the first game on the schedule each week gives a player a big edge going into Sunday.
The best names are both crushingly intimidating and so gut-wrenchingly hilarious, so obviously coming up with one can be a bit difficult sometimes, but don't worry—I'm here to help.
You don't need to be a fantasy football guru to know you shouldn't draft a back-up quarterback. This is especially true if the back-up in question failed to beat out Brian Hoyer for the starting job.
It's hard to click onto a sports-related website this time of year without being hit by an avalanche of content suggesting who should fill out the roster of your fantasy football team. So who is reading all of those articles? Probably the guy in the cube next to you, and it's costing your business a lot of money.
In-season roster management is key to winning your fantasy football league, but the draft goes a long way towards determining the champ. Value is the most important word when it comes to the draft. Here are a few tips to stay a few moves ahead of your competitors.
Let's not kid ourselves: a kicker is not going to win you a fantasy title. But in a tight match-up, you'll take all the points you can get. All of these players are last-round selections, but you might as well have a strategy for crafting your kicker rankings.
One of last year's top fantasy receivers, Josh Gordon, is facing a season-long suspension, but there are still plenty of talented wideouts to choose from. These players are studs no matter the scoring system.
Quarterbacks are breaking records left and right in the pass-happy NFL, but that makes high-caliber running backs all the more valuable. Many of last season's top performers appear on this list, but keep in mind there's usually a major bust or two, likely due to the heavy workload of the position causing a hangover effect.
If you're not only ranking players, but also grouping them in tiers, tight ends are an interesting test case. Jimmy Graham is a one-man tier, with Gronkowski and Julius Thomas, both potential second-round picks, in the next group.
Will new "points of emphasis," which may limit how defensive backs defend receivers, affect the physical Seahawks? Check back at midseason for an answer. For now, there's no reason to think the Seahawks will surrender the top spot.
It's a poorly-kept secret that the Seattle Seahawks don't mind taking a penalty flag or two for pass interference or defensive holding in exchange for five or six no-calls on borderline plays. Supposedly, the NFL will be cracking down on physical play in the defensive backfield. If true-and that's a big if-it could mean even bigger numbers for the quarterbacks.
Let's face it, you and your fantasy draft have lost that special relationship. It's nearly impossible to get everyone to agree to a date an time, and even when you do people start losing interest half way through. It's time to change that. More and more people are severing ties with the serpentine draft format and opting to auction instead. Here's why you and your buddies should do the same:
So you were the top dog in your fantasy league last year and your planning on trying to run it back with the same squad? Good luck. Many of the leagues mos reliable performers from last year find themselves in dramatically different circumstances heading into this campaign. For the most part, the fantasy pundits have priced in the new situation to each player's projected value, but event at a discount, some once-reliable players may not be worth adding to your roster. Here are our picks for players headed for a slide with alternates you could probably get in the same draft spot.
For many football fans, Week 16 of the season is even bigger than the Super Bowl because it is their personal Super Bowl. It is the week with money on the line. Week 16 is the week fantasy football champions are crowned.
The unusual investment opportunity kicked off Thursday with an IPO filing proposing to sell stock for a stake in the future income of the Houston Texans' Arian Foster, a top running back in the National Football League.
With fantasy drafts now in full swing, would-be owners are scrambling to unlock the secrets of this year's draft. To that end, let's take a closer look at who might be the best QB option this year in fantasy: Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees.
Every year around this time, I find myself getting asked the same question over and over again from people who know I enjoy football. "So, who do you like this season?"
The auction draft format has begun to emerge as a commonplace format, replacing the snake draft in ever-increasing numbers. Which is the best format for you, and your league?
Every fantasy owner wants to know the sleepers. With that in mind, who will emerge as the bigger fantasy sleeper: DeAngelo Williams or Bilal Powell?
Coaches have admitted the league has shifted toward the pass-first offense. It's even inherently written into the rules.
Here's a look at some sleepers that could pay dividends in your fantasy league.
In this ongoing series, CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.
Both Nobel winners said America is in danger of losing knowledge exchange. They say funding cuts to all areas of scientific research, especially at public universities, run the risk of isolating the United States from the scientific community.
This is the band's fifth year competing in the Fleet Week challenge, and the school's theme this year is "Past World, Future World."
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
For decades, Caltrain has been known for what it takes off the roads. Now, it's being rewarded for what it puts back into the power grid.
Both Nobel winners said America is in danger of losing knowledge exchange. They say funding cuts to all areas of scientific research, especially at public universities, run the risk of isolating the United States from the scientific community.
This is the band's fifth year competing in the Fleet Week challenge, and the school's theme this year is "Past World, Future World."
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
For decades, Caltrain has been known for what it takes off the roads. Now, it's being rewarded for what it puts back into the power grid.
Luis Quiroz, founder of San Francisco's Mission Lotería shop local campaign, is seeing funding for the program dry up, and its future is uncertain.
For decades, Caltrain has been known for what it takes off the roads. Now, it's being rewarded for what it puts back into the power grid.
Luis Quiroz, founder of San Francisco's Mission Lotería shop local campaign, is seeing funding for the program dry up, and its future is uncertain.
Officers were called around 1:23 p.m. to the 900 block of Monterey Boulevard for a well-being check, police said.
Organizers of San Francisco Fleet Week announced alternate plans Wednesday after confirming that the United States Navy would not be able to participate due to the ongoing government shutdown.
A man who was found fatally shot on a Santa Rosa street last week has been identified as the general manager of San Francisco's famed Condor Club, the nation's first topless bar.
Both Nobel winners said America is in danger of losing knowledge exchange. They say funding cuts to all areas of scientific research, especially at public universities, run the risk of isolating the United States from the scientific community.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is stepping down from his position less than two years after taking the reins of a department under scrutiny and with a recent history of reform attempts.
Three scientists, including a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries leading to a new form of molecular architecture.
On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address amid a host of problems usually only seen in much larger cities.
The homeowners have been "non-renewed" and sent to the FAIR Plan, which covers only fire loss and can cost thousands of dollars more than private insurance.
This is the band's fifth year competing in the Fleet Week challenge, and the school's theme this year is "Past World, Future World."
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and child endangerment charges after she allegedly robbed children in a Salinas neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Stanford football has received a $50 million gift from former player Bradford Freeman as the program seeks a turnaround under general manager Andrew Luck.
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
Three people were arrested following a police undercover investigation into a human trafficking operation in San Jose running out of a motel and involving motel staffers, authorities said.
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
A man who was found fatally shot on a Santa Rosa street last week has been identified as the general manager of San Francisco's famed Condor Club, the nation's first topless bar.
Students at Santa Rosa middle school and high school are on the same campus after six schools were shuttered this year to shave $25 million off the budget, according to district officials.
The California Highway Patrol said that a crash on Monday was affecting traffic on southbound Highway 101 in San Rafael.
Authorities in Sonoma County said they have suspended a search for a missing Santa Rosa woman who went hiking near the coast last week.
Eddy Piñeiro has quickly become a fan favorite with the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday.
Stanford football has received a $50 million gift from former player Bradford Freeman as the program seeks a turnaround under general manager Andrew Luck.
Oakland turned out in full force on Sunday afternoon to celebrate its newest hometown heroes, the Oakland Ballers, after the team won the Pioneer Baseball League Championship.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Ryan Ellis to the San Jose Sharks, ending his stint with the team after four games in four seasons.
Officers were called around 1:23 p.m. to the 900 block of Monterey Boulevard for a well-being check, police said.
A man who was found fatally shot on a Santa Rosa street last week has been identified as the general manager of San Francisco's famed Condor Club, the nation's first topless bar.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and child endangerment charges after she allegedly robbed children in a Salinas neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Body-camera video shows the moment Modesto police officers took an 18-year-old man into custody during a retail theft operation, an arrest that investigators later learned was tied to a double homicide out of Salinas.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is stepping down from his position less than two years after taking the reins of a department under scrutiny and with a recent history of reform attempts.
Three scientists, including a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries leading to a new form of molecular architecture.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday introduced redesigned driver's licenses and identification cards for the first time in nearly a decade, incorporating additional security features.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Officials in Contra Costa County urged residents of an Antioch neighborhood to check for standing water following this week's rain, as more invasive mosquitoes are being found.
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
In this ongoing series, CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Organizers of San Francisco Fleet Week announced alternate plans Wednesday after confirming that the United States Navy would not be able to participate due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is stepping down from his position less than two years after taking the reins of a department under scrutiny and with a recent history of reform attempts.
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
The event, called TailG8, blends the spirit of a traditional tailgate with the energy of a block party. It's free and open to the public.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Lauren Toms reports on Prop 50. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sooji Nam reports on the Ann Sobrato High School marching band preparing for San Francisco Fleet Week. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on UC scientists who have won Nobel Prizes, but who are worried that federal funding cuts could impact future breakthroughs. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kenny Choi reports on the rebuilt neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
San Francisco's Mission Lotería shop local campaign is seeing funding for the program dry up, and its future is uncertain. Sooji Nam reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.