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Eddie Brown
Eddie Brown is a sports reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune. His specialties are the NFL Draft and fantasy sports. From 2019 to 2023, he was the most accurate NFL draft prognosticator, according to The Huddle Report. Since he began his journalism career in 2002, he has worn many hats in the newsroom, including agate editor, copy editor, designer and reporter. He's reported on all things sports, covered a crime beat, written stories ranging from the death of local soldiers in the Middle East to cold case reporting, while also contributing to agriculture and women in business special sections.
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The year's NFL Scouting Combine didn't disappoint.A very talented group of wide receivers and offensive linemen stole the show, led by Texas' Xavier Worthy, who broke the combine's 40-yard-dash record...

2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 Prospects Pre-Scouting Combine Edition
With the NFL season in our rear view, I've had more time to study tape and I've monitored how prospects adjusted to pro-style environments across various college all-star games and...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams tops two-round projections after the Super Bowl
With another victory over the San Francisco 49ers, this time in Super Bowl LVIII, the Kansas City Chiefs remain the dragon the rest of the NFL will continue to chase...

NFL DFS Super Bowl LVIII Optimal Lineup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm back for the biggest game of the season to assist.On DraftKings, it's...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams tops two-round projections entering Super Wild-Card weekend
The NFL postseason is upon us, but there are 18 teams who will not be participating, which means there are 18 franchises (and fan bases) already focused on the future....

2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 50 Prospects
Draft season has arrived for the 18 NFL teams who will not be participating in the postseason and another college football campaign is in the books after Michigan earned its...

NFL DFS Week 18 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels selected in first four picks
Ring out the old, ring in the new!A traditional wish for the new year, but also what some teams in the NFL may be thinking at quarterback as we begin...

NFL DFS Week 17 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 17: Start and Sit
WEEK 16 RECAPRams 30, Saints 22: In five games since returning from injury, Kyren Williams has 601 rushing yards (5.4 yards per carry), 17 receptions (for 87 yards) and five...

NFL DFS Week 16 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 16: Start and Sit
WEEK 15 RECAPRaiders 63, Chargers 21: Joshua Palmer managed 113 yards and TD in his first game back, an embarrassing loss at Las Vegas. Palmer won't have an elite quarterback...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Cardinals select Marvin Harrison Jr.; Malik Nabers and Keon Coleman land in top 10
In my first two mocks of the season, I found a way to shoehorn six quarterbacks into the first round of the NFL Draft.The famed quarterback class of 1983 produced...

Fantasy Football Week 16: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 15 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 15: Start and Sit
WEEK 14 RECAPPatriots 21, Steelers 18: With Rhamondre Stevenson out, Ezekiel Elliott had himself a day, producing 140 total yards on 29 touches, including seven receptions and a TD. It...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears select Caleb Williams; Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels land in top 10
North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye announced on Monday he will forgo an additional season of eligibility and declare for the 2024 NFL draft.Maye isn't going to play in...

Fantasy Football Week 15: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 14 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 14: Start and Sit
WEEK 13 RECAPCowboys 41, Seahawks 35: This was only the third time in DK Metcalf's career, including the playoffs, that he gained over 100 yards and scored multiple touchdowns. The...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams to the Bears in our initial first-round projections
Jedi Master Yoda tops my Christmas tree, his green lightsaber illuminating my living room. This must mean one thing: It's officially mock draft season!When I began analyzing the NFL Draft...

Fantasy Football Week 14: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 13 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 13: Start and Sit
WEEK 12 RECAPPackers 29, Lions 22: Jayden Reed has benefited greatly from QB Jordan Love finding his groove recently. The rookie receiver is the overall WR11 in standard formats (WR10...

Fantasy Football Week 13: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 12 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 12: Start and Sit
WEEK 11 RECAPRavens 34, Bengals 20: Odell Beckham Jr. is the overall WR10 in standard formats (WR12 in PPR) since Week 9 with 212 yards on 10 receptions and two...

Fantasy Football Week 12: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 11 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 11: Start and Sit
WEEK 10 RECAPBears 16, Panthers 13: Miles Sanders was rostered in about 70 percent of fantasy leagues across both ESPN and Yahoo at the beginning of the week. The last...

Fantasy Football Week 11: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 10 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 10: Start and Sit
WEEK 9 RECAPSteelers 20, Titans 16: Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren continue to be fantasy relevant. Harris is the overall RB29 in standard formats (RB30 in PPR) through nine weeks....

Fantasy Football Week 10: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 9 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 9: Start and Sit
WEEK 8 RECAPBills 24, Buccaneers 18: We are currently in the midst of the breakout we all anticipated last season would happen for Gabe Davis in Buffalo. Davis is the...

Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 8 Optimal Lineup
NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point PPR with bonuses if a player sures 300 ing...

Fantasy Football Week 8: Start and Sit
WEEK 7 RECAPJaguars 31, Saints 24: I didn't anticipate Calvin Ridley becoming a boom-or-bust candidate. Ridley has had 40 or fewer receiving yards in five of seven games this season....

Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 7 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 7: Start and Sit
WEEK 6 RECAPChiefs 19, Broncos 8: Marvin Mims' playing time took a dip after increasing the previous two weeks. The dynamic Mims' value will skyrocket if Jerry Jeudy or Courtland...

Fantasy Football Week 7: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 6 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 6: Start and Sit
WEEK 5 RECAPBears 40, Commanders 20: I pushed Thomas hard as a waiver wire target last week, trumpeting his elite usage when healthy. It didn't move the needle much, and...

Fantasy Football Week 6: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 5 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 5: Start and Sit
WEEK 4 RECAPLions 34, Packers 20: David Montgomery had a massive return with 121 rushing yards and three touchdowns after missing one game. Montgomery is the overall RB7 in standard...

Fantasy Football Week 5: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 4 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 4: Start and Sit
WEEK 3 RECAP49ers 30, Giants 12: George Kittle's 90 receiving yards against the G-Men are the most for a tight end in a game this season.Browns 27, Titans 3: Cleveland...

Fantasy Football Week 4: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 3 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 3: Start and Sit
WEEK 2 RECAPEagles 34, Vikings 28: Talk about a tale of two weeks! D'Andre Swift had three total yards on two touches in Week 1 as Kenneth Gainwell's primary backup....

Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Targets
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 2 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 2: Start and Sit
WEEK 1 RECAPLions 21, Chiefs 20: Sam LaPorta caught five es (on five targets) for 39 yards against Kansas City on opening night — the most receptions for a rookie...

Fantasy Football Week 2: Add and Drop
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

NFL DFS Week 1 Optimal Lineup
Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's important to you're playing full-point...

Fantasy Football Week 1: Start and Sit
By now you’ve read my fantasy football team profiles, picked your sleepers, avoided busts and executed a draft (or several). I'm managing six fantasy teams myself — seven if you...

Top undrafted fantasy players to add for Week 1
Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues...

Fantasy Football 2023: Minnesota Vikings Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Minnesota Vikings, the 32nd of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Green Bay Packers Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Green Bay Packers, the 31st of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Detroit Lions Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Detroit Lions, the 30th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Chicago Bears Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Chicago Bears, the 29th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Pittsburgh Steelers Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 28th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Cleveland Browns Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Cleveland Browns, the 27th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Cincinnati Bengals Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Cincinnati Bengals, the 26th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Baltimore Ravens Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Baltimore Ravens, the 25th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 24th of...

Fantasy Football 2023: New Orleans Saints Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the New Orleans Saints, the 23rd of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Carolina Panthers Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Carolina Panthers, the 22nd of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Atlanta Falcons Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Atlanta Falcons, the 21st of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Tennessee Titans Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Tennessee Titans, the 20th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Jacksonville Jaguars Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 19th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Indianapolis Colts Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Indianpolis Colts, the 18th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Houston Texans Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Houston Texans, the 17th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Washington Commanders Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Washington Commanders, the 16th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Philadelphia Eagles Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Philadelphia Eagles, the 15th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: New York Giants Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the New York Giants, the 14th of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Dallas Cowboys Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Dallas Cowboys, the 13th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: New York Jets Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the New York Jets, the 12th of...

Fantasy Football 2023: New England Patriots Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the New England Patriots, the 11th of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Miami Dolphins Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Miami Dolphins, the 10th of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Buffalo Bills Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Buffalo Bills, the ninth of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Seattle Seahawks Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Seattle Seahawks, the eighth of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: San Francisco 49ers Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the San Francisco 49ers, the seventh of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Los Angeles Rams Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Los Angeles Rams, the sixth of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Arizona Cardinals Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Arizona Cardinals, the fifth of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Las Vegas Raiders Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Las Vegas Raiders, the third of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Los Angeles Chargers Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Los Angeles Chargers, the fourth of...

Fantasy Football 2023: Denver Broncos Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Denver Broncos, the first of 32...

Fantasy Football 2023: Kansas City Chiefs Preview
Knowledge is power and the greatest asset you can acquire in order to compete for a fantasy football championship.Here's your 2023 preview of the Kansas City Chiefs, the second of...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early projections
A completist is defined as "an obsessive, typically indiscriminate, collector or fan of something." It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me, and it's time to close the book on...

2023 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams
Which teams fared the best this past weekend in Kansas City and which teams missed an opportunity to get better? Here are my draft grades:AFC WESTDenverGrade: B-Draft picks: Round 2...

2023 NFL Draft: Best priority free agents
Talent always finds its way through the cracks. Here are my best available priority free agents after this weekend’s NFL Draft:1. Andre Carter (Edge, Sr., Army, 6-6, 256)Carter is a...

2023 NFL Draft: Best remaining prospects (final day)
The NFL Draft continues after an exciting second day in Kansas City. Here are my top prospects available for Saturday's final rounds:1. Kelee Ringo (CB, Jr., Georgia, 6-1, 207)Ringo was...

2023 NFL Draft: Top 50 remaining prospects
There are plenty of talented players left after an exciting first day of the NFL Draft in Kansas City. Here are my top prospects available for Friday’s second and third...

2023 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections
The escapades of giants have been featured in our religions and mythology since humans first decided it was cool to carve graffiti on the walls of caves. When the history...

2023 NFL Draft: First-round primer
The escapades of giants have been featured in our religions and mythology since humans first decided it was cool to carve graffiti on the walls of caves, but when the...