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Colum Dell

Colum is a Texas transplant, born and raised in New Jersey. In addition to being a West Virginia University alumnus, he is a long-suffering New York Giants, Knicks and Mets fan. He joined Yardbarker in November 2022 and has primarily covered the NFL since. You can find him on X @columdell

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NFL, MLB, NBA and Fantasy Football 

Miami Dolphins ceiling and floor for 2023

With Tua Tagovailoa in full health and ready to lead the offense, perhaps this is the year Miami finally wins a playoff game.

Buffalo Bills ceiling and floor for 2023

Although the Buffalo Bills once again failed to live up to expectations last season, they still have more than enough talent to contend for a championship in 2023.

AFC East stock up, down: Bills settle key position battles, while Jets cut 'Hard Knocks' star

With the 2023 NFL season finally upon us, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC East. 

AFC East coaching tiers: Can Robert Saleh and the Jets change the narrative?

After placing all 32 NFL coaches in tiers, here we take a look at how things shook out in an intriguing AFC East.

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em: Lions QB Jared Goff poised to shine in Week 1 and more

Week 1 might seem like the easiest time to set your lineup, as you'll likely start players based on the draft capital that has been invested in them. However, some matchups are more promising than others.

New York Jets ceiling and floor for 2023

The New York Jets made significant strides as a team last season, but it still wasn't enough to snap the longest active playoff drought in the NFL. Even so, after making the biggest splash of the offseason, Gang Green is out to prove this isn't the same old Jets.

Three underrated rookie pass-catchers worth a dart throw in fantasy football

The 2023 NFL season kicks off on Sept. 7, which means fantasy football drafts are in full swing. Since rookies are unproven commodities, the players selected outside the first round are typically overlooked in fantasy football drafts.

Giants' Saquon Barkley headlines early-round running backs to avoid in fantasy football

Missing on a running back early in fantasy football drafts can cripple a fantasy manger's season before it even gets started. Here are three names to consider avoiding.

Three bounce-back candidates for fantasy football

Landing on successful rebound candidates in your fantasy drafts can be key to season-long success.

The safest picks in the third round of fantasy football drafts

Examining some of the top third-round fantasy options in Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave and Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith.

Three rookie RBs worth a dart throw in fantasy football drafts

Considering how often running back injuries occur, it's never a bad plan to stash some high-end handcuffs on your bench in case a starter goes down. When this is the case, rookie running backs have proven to be a wise investment to make.

Draft or Pass: What to do about Jonathan Taylor and other mid-round RBs in fantasy football

The 2023 NFL preseason is officially in the books, and fantasy football drafts are in full swing. As the wide receiver position continues to grow in importance, more fantasy managers are opting to refrain from selecting running backs until later in their drafts, which could be a risky move.

The safest picks in the second round of fantasy football drafts

With the 2023 NFL preseason finally behind us, fantasy football drafts are beginning to ramp up.

The safest picks in the first round of fantasy football drafts

With the 2023 NFL preseason finally behind us, fantasy football drafts are beginning to ramp up. Barring injury, it's hard to make a mistake with your first-round draft pick, but some players carry less risk than others.

Worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs

No matter how stacked your fantasy football team may appear on paper, if your players struggle in Weeks 15, 16 and 17, it'll be almost impossible to win a championship.

Three RB handcuffs to target in fantasy football drafts

The 2023 NFL season kicks off on Sept. 7, which means fantasy football drafts are getting underway.

Best schedules for the fantasy football playoffs

It's easy to think about the opening weeks of the fantasy football season, but looking ahead to the playoffs when drafting offers an intriguing strategy.

Three must-draft mid-round wide receivers in fantasy football

With the 2023 NFL preseason officially behind us, fantasy football drafts are starting to ramp up.

Three underrated rookies with massive fantasy upside

With the 2023 NFL preseason officially behind us, fantasy football drafts are ramping up. While Atlanta's Bijan Robinson and Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs appear to be the best fantasy options among this year's rookie class, there are several under-the-radar talents that could be league-winners.

Three tight ends to avoid in fantasy football

With the 2023 NFL preseason officially wrapped up, it's time to start drafting your fantasy football teams. Unless you're choosing Travis Kelce or a select group of others, the tight end position is essentially a fantasy wasteland. Here are three players to avoid at the position.

Three quarterbacks to avoid in fantasy football

With the 2023 NFL preseason officially in the books, fantasy football drafts are in full swing. Here are three quarterbacks you should think twice about selecting in 12-team ESPN PPR leagues. 

AFC East stock up, down: What's shaking at backup QB for Bills?

With the preseason behind us, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC East ahead of the start of the regular season.

Three takeaways from Giants-Jets preseason finale

The NFL should feel very, very nervous about the budding connection between New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Garrett Wilson. That, and other observations from the preseason showdown between the Jets and New York Giants.

Three potential breakout tight ends in fantasy football

The NFL preseason drawing to a close, which means fantasy football drafts are ramping up. Outside of Kansas City's Travis Kelce and Baltimore's Mark Andrews, the tight end position is a wasteland in fantasy.

Three running backs to avoid in fantasy football

NFL running backs Derrick Henry, Joe Mixon and Kenneth Walker III all have red flags when it comes to fantasy football drafts.