
Week 1 Fantasy Football Targets
Early‑season fantasy analysis highlights high‑value players poised to outperform expectations in Week 1.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Aaron Rodgers across Football, Soccer, Hockey.

Early‑season fantasy analysis highlights high‑value players poised to outperform expectations in Week 1.

Heath Cummings assesses Week 1 fantasy football projections, highlighting big movers at quarterback, running back and wide receiver while noting challenges for rookie backs and tight ends.

Experts warn that Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson and DK Metcalf may fall outside the top‑24 receivers in 2026 due to team dynamics and injury concerns.

Ohio University secured a 6-0 victory over Mercyhurst University Lakers on senior day, with each goal scored by a different player and a clean sheet led by senior contributors

The 2026 NFL Draft marked a rare convergence of service academy talent, as former Navy players Eli Heidenreich and Landon Robinson earned spots on NFL rosters, signaling a new chapter for military‑trained athletes.

Ohio University’s women’s soccer team opened its 2026 schedule with a 2‑1 victory over Illinois‑Chicago, highlighted by freshman Meaghan Cochrane’s unassisted goals, while Coach Aaron Rodgers looks ahead to a demanding home stretch and the celebration of graduating seniors.

The network announced a major expansion of Pat McAfee’s duties, adding him to Monday Night Countdown while retaining his existing platforms. The deal reflects ESPN’s strategy to leverage his polarizing yet influential presence across its football programming.

An in‑depth look at the 2026 quarterback tiers, key sleepers, and strategic considerations for Superflex leagues and standard drafts.

After a devastating ACL injury ended her high school varsity season, Cam Woods channels mental focus and strategic support into guiding the Yellowjackets toward a championship run, while eyeing a comeback with Ohio University.

Cam Woods, a top scorer for Freeport High School, overcomes a torn ACL to focus on Ohio University, leveraging mentorship and strategic contributions to aid her team's championship aspirations.

The Herd opens its 2026 campaign at home against the Ohio Bobcats, featuring a roster that spans 16 nations and a coach aiming for his third season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers navigate a pivotal preseason, confronting quarterback uncertainty, a new coaching staff, and a stadium that struggles to excite fans, while small moments off the field reveal a shifting culture.

An analysis of the wide receiver landscape highlights quarterback instability, target uncertainty, and the need for consistent production in PPR formats.

Aaron Rodgers argues that preseason games lack substance and that he will not play in the upcoming Steelers‑Packers match, while Packers coach Matt LaFleur plans to field his starters, including Jordan Love, to give rookies a meaningful first NFL experience.
At 42, Aaron Rodgers dismisses preseason games as non‑real football, criticizes unproductive practices, and emphasizes mentorship of young quarterbacks while avoiding a matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers elects to sit out the Steelers' preseason opener, citing a desire to focus on practice and mentor younger signal‑callers.

From legacy programs to emerging powerhouses, a new generation of coaches is shaping NCAA Division I women’s soccer through recruitment, culture and sustained excellence.

With the Indianapolis Colts still searching for a trade partner for Anthony Richardson, both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons present intriguing scenarios that could boost his fantasy value.
A look at how a severe Achilles injury with the Jets gave way to a renewed love for the game under Pittsburgh’s leadership, culminating in a one‑year extension motivated by a familiar coaching presence.

Tosh Lupoi’s ascent from Cal player to national‑championship coach culminates in a 2026 return to Berkeley, where he aims to reshape the Bears’ culture and performance.

After an 8‑0 victory over Chicago State, the Eagles aim to extend their unbeaten streak as they travel to Athens to face a Bobcats squad led by longtime coach Aaron Rodgers.

An analysis of the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback battle between veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, and what it means for fantasy football drafts in 2026.

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly criticized Dr. Tony Fauci, prompting a legal response and a statement from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fallout also involves ESPN and reporter Dianna Russini.

During a Pat McAfee Show segment, Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci an 'absolute criminal' and questioned his credibility, prompting a sharp response from Fauci’s attorney and raising questions about ESPN’s coverage.