Jack Dougherty

NFL rookie report cards 2025: Grading every team’s draft class after seven weeks

With seven weeks of the season in the books, Yardbarker NFL writers graded every NFL team’s rookie class based on production, efficiency and long-term promise.

Fantasy football Week 8: Five players who could flop

Fantasy football lineups are thin in Week 8 with six teams on bye, but you still need to be selective with your roster. With that in mind, here are five players who could fall short of their projections this week. 

Fantasy football Week 8: Five players set to smash projections

Week 8 in fantasy football will separate the savvy owners from the lazy ones. With six NFL teams on their bye week, here are some under-the-radar players who could be worth a start.

Keegan Bradley still hasn't forgiven himself for Ryder Cup failure

It's been nearly a month since Team Europe embarrassed Team USA with a 15-13 win at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but American captain Keegan Bradley can't stop thinking about how he let his country down.

Brandon Graham's back, but Eagles are desperate for EDGE upgrade like Maxx Crosby

Philadelphia Eagles legend Brandon Graham, who retired from the NFL after the 2024 season, announced Tuesday that he'll be returning to the team this week.

NFL panic meter: Should Commanders, Chargers be worried?

The season is starting to turn for a few NFL teams that entered the season with playoff expectations. Which ones should be worried, and which should hold off on pressing the panic button?

Week 7 fantasy football takeaways: Rashee Rice has arrived

After an entertaining Week 7 in the NFL, let's check in on a few fantasy football storylines and highlight some risers and fallers in the rest-of-season rankings.

Fantasy football Week 7: Be wary of Jaxson Dart and other potential flops

There are some worrisome fantasy football matchups and potential land mines on the Week 7 NFL slate. Let's take a look at five players who could flop based on their projections. 

Fantasy football Week 7: Five players set to smash projections

Ahead of Week 7 in the NFL, here are five players who could smash their fantasy football projections because of friendly matchups. 

2025 NFL trade deadline: One smart move every team should make

With a little more than half the season left, Yardbarker NFL writers pitch a trade each team should make before the deadline.  

Head-coaching candidates Penn State should avoid: Why Matt Rhule, others would be disastrous

All signs point toward Rhule landing the job, but that would be a colossal mistake. 

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach

This was supposed to be the year for Penn State to take the next step, but consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern signaled the end of James Franklin's time in Happy Valley. 

NFL Week 6 panic meter: Jets HC Aaron Glenn should be worried

We're at the point in the 2025 NFL season when concerns become full-blown panic points for teams around the league. Which ones are real, and which ones deserve more time before pressing the panic button?

Fantasy football takeaways from Week 6: A harsh reality for Rico Dowdle owners

After a wild Week 6 in the NFL, let's break down our four biggest fantasy football takeaways for the coming weeks.

NFL pressure-cooker ratings: Who's feeling the most heat on all 32 teams?

Week 6 fantasy football: Bench new Bengals QB Joe Flacco and these risky big-name starters

Heading into NFL Week 6, a few fantasy football traps are easy to stumble into. Here are five players who could let you down this week. 

Fantasy football Week 6: Matthew Stafford among five players who could smash projections

Looking ahead to the NFL Week 6 slate, here are five players who need to be in your fantasy football starting lineups.

Giants' Brian Daboll is trying to manipulate A.J. Brown, Eagles

Fans aren't the only ones noticing the disconnect between Brown and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Why Eagles 2025 season feels like 2023 collapse all over again

The Philadelphia Eagles lost for the first time Sunday, but the vibes for this 4-1 team are reminiscent of the 2023 team that collapsed late in the season.

NFL panic meter: Why Eagles OC Kevin Patullo should worry and Bills should not

There are no more undefeated teams in the NFL, and the contender picture is muddier than we expected heading into the season. Here's where four preseason Super Bowl contenders stand on the panic meter through five weeks.

Fantasy football takeaways from Week 5: Stefon Diggs joins the elites

After a high-scoring Week 5 in the NFL, it's a good time to sift through the madness and identify which breakout performances are sustainable for fantasy football owners.

Fantasy football Week 5: Bo Nix among five players who could flop

There are fewer options to choose from in fantasy football now that bye weeks have arrived. Even with slimmer availability, here are five players you might want to leave on the bench in Week 5.

Fantasy football Week 5: Xavier Worthy among five players who could smash projections

The fantasy football season heats up in Week 5 with four teams on bye, forcing managers to replace starters and get creative with their lineups. Luckily, we have you covered with five enticing players who could smash their projections this week. 

One positive development from each NFL franchise (even the bad teams)

October is National Positive Attitude Month, so this week, Yardbarker's NFL writers assembled to identify one positive development each NFL team has seen so far this season. 

NFL Week 4 panic meter: Ravens, Chargers rising fast

Let's take a look at some struggling teams and players and rank them on the panic meter through four weeks.