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Soothe sore muscles for less

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I just bought this small but mighty massage gun for my parents — mind, I paid closer to full price — and they’ve been nothing short of obsessed. Offering five speeds, a long-lasting internal rechargeable battery, a comfortable design, and a variety of attachment heads, it’s a lot of massage gun for just $59. My favorite included accessory, of course, is the heated attachment, a real crowd-pleaser after an active day.

Rugged storage space never looked so sweet

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD

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Extra computer storage is something I can never get enough of, which is why I try to scoop up one of these reliable, rugged, and pocket-friendly Sandisk Solid State Drives (SSD) any time they drop significantly in price, i.e., during Amazon Prime Day sales. Not only does the 2TB option promise fast transfer speeds, a built-in carabiner loop, and a water, dust, and shock-resistant design, it’s also a massive $43% off for a limited time.

Get your build on

Lego Classic Brick Box in large, yellow

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Get your build on. With this giant box of assorted Lego bricks — for a massive 57% off — the possibilities are endless. Also, I assure you that you don’t need to be a kid to enjoy everyone’s favorite interconnecting plastic bricks. I’m 37 years old and mess around with Lego bricks anytime I need a short break from the monotony of staring at a screen. Plus, this set doesn’t just include standard building bricks but wheels and axles, platform pieces, roof tiles, and so much more.

Our favorite smart ring is on sale

The Oura Ring 4 in hand outside with a Tom's Guide lowest price deals badge

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If you’ve been thinking about giving one of the best smart rings a try, well, I’ve got good news for you. Right now, you can pick up the Oura Ring 4 at its lowest price yet on Amazon.

Although it’s quite rare, we gave this smart ring a 5-star rating in our review thanks to its comfortable, all-titanium design, improved battery life and just how comprehensive the Oura app is. For those that want the health tracking and metrics of a smartwatch without the bulk, this could be the perfect alternative.

An ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker

A JBL Go 3 Bluetooth speaker outside with a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge

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The JBL Go 3 is the ideal Bluetooth speaker for traveling and outdoor adventures, especially at this Prime Day price. It’s IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and ultra-compact in size. But it still offers surprisingly strong sound and up to five hours of playback on a single battery charge.

The perfect beach bag

Bogg Bags floating in a pool with a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals badge on top

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Why settle for a knock-off when you can get the original Bogg Bag for 20% off on Prime Day? This popular bag is lightweight, washable and durable which makes it ideal for the beach or at the pool.

While you’ll find some popular colors and sizes discounted on Amazon right now, you can save even more if you head to the Sale section on Bogg’s site.

Stay cool with this portable misting fan

Shark HydroGo misting fan

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There’s nothing like a breeze on a hot summer day but what about a cool breeze with a mist that you can take anywhere? Well, you can do exactly that with the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo. You better act fast though as it’s close to selling out at 20% off for Prime Day.

Get your clean on

Cleaning essentials to buy for Prime Day in a hamper

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Spring cleaning has come and gone but you should always stock up on essential cleaning products when you get a chance and Prime Day is the perfect time to do so. From Bounty to Tide to my favorite, Mrs. Meyer’s, Amazon has tons of great deals on loads of cleaning products you were going to buy anyways. Here are a few that caught my eye:

Dyson’s new Airwrap gets first discount…

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Attention! Dyson’s new Airwrap just got its very first discount. It’s $100 off, which is not bad for Dyson. My colleague Ashley Thieme has been reviewing and first spotted the deal. She says it smoothened her hair with ease and reduced frizz. It’s far from cheap at $499, but this is the kind of rare deal we may not see again until the holidays.

Hidden Prime Day gems

Amazon Haul online storefront viewed on mobile phone

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Did you know that Amazon has a hidden gem storefront with tons of ridiculously good deals? It’s called Amazon Haul — and right now, the store is offering massive savings on big-brand items, with up to 50% off. My colleague Millie Davis-Williams just rounded up a ton of great deals starting at the low price of $3. Check out her favorite deals here or shop some of the best affordable deals below.

Save up to 42% on Kindles

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It’s usually easy to find Amazon hardware on sale, but Kindle deals are few and far between. Fortunately, Amazon is taking up to 42% off Kindles right now, including some of the best Kindles we’ve ever tested. Hit up the links below to see my favorite deals.

Bring the party anywhere…

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One of the best Bluetooth speakers is a must if you’re hosting a summer get together, and the JBL Xtreme 4 is a great choice right now with 34% off. Its bass level is seriously impressive, and its long battery life means you’ll be able to keep the party going long into the night.

Upgrade your Amazon hardware now…

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Prime Day is the best time of the year to upgrade your Amazon hardware. These devices tend to see the biggest price drops. In fact, outside of Black Friday — Prime Day is when you’ll find the biggest price cuts on Amazon gear.

That said, I do have one gripe with Amazon. In previous Prime Days, they’ve included a free smart bulb with select hardware purchases. This year you have to purchase the bulb at a discounted price of $4.99.

Additionally, the Echo is selling for $99, the Echo Show 15 for $299, and the Echo Show 21 for $399. Those are all list prices! It’s a shame Amazon didn’t discount these items that would otherwise normally get Prime Day price cuts.

That said, most other Amazon gear is on sale from as low as $8. So if you’re gonna update the Echo Dot — now is the best time to do so.

Our top massage gun is on sale…

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I love to workout. I also love a good post-workout sports massage. Sadly, they can quickly get expensive, which is where the Hyperice comes into the picture.

If you’re not familiar with the brand, Hyperice makes some of the best massage guns we’ve tested and right now our top pick is on sale for Prime Day. You can get the Editor’s Choice Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 for $129 right now.

According to price tracking tool Camelizer, this isn’t the cheapest it’s been. It hit $99 at the start of the year, but it’s still an epic deal at $129 and much cheaper than getting a sports massage every week!

Prime Day deals that are Black Friday cheap!

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Happy day 3 of Prime Day! Deals editor Louis hopping onboard our live blog for the next few hours. After Prime Day wraps up this week, the next major retail holiday will be Labor Day. Then we’re smack in the end-of-year holiday shopping season.

That’s a long time to wait for Black Friday deals. That’s why my colleague Olivia Halevy has rounded up the best Prime Day deals that are Black Friday cheap. Her roundup includes Apple gear, a Samsung 4K TV, and (naturally) some Amazon hardware. Check out her story via the link above or browse some picks below.

Save $400 on this HP gaming laptop

HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025)

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This configuration of the latest HP Omen Transcend 14 model has everything you need for mid-level gaming. This includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. While there are more powerful laptops out there, you’ll can still enjoy games running at smooth frame rates if you enable Nvidia DLSS 4. For this price, this is a perfect gaming laptop for anyone on a budget.

HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025): was $1,829 now $1,429 @ HP

This new gaming monitor is on sale!

Alienware AW3425DW

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The Alienware AW3425DW is a fantastic update that offers a streamlined design, vibrant image quality and smooth performance. Though its HDR isn’t the brightest, its slew of excellent features and sub $1,000 price make it one of the best curved gaming monitors available.

Alienware 34 QD-OLED (AW3425DW): was $799 now $679 @ Amazon

Save big on Under Armour

Under Armour

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If you’re hoping to upgrade your fitness apparel, we have some great deals for you. Under Armour makes some of our favorite athletic apparel and right now, you can shop hoodies, leggings t-shirts and more from just $10.

Prime Day

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With millions of beauty and grooming products on the market, it isn’t always easy to find items that are actually worth the purchase. Furthermore, they rarely go on sale — but thanks to Prime Day savings, now is the perfect opportunity to grab those best-selling beauty items at a more attractive price.

Stock up on Coleman camping gear

Coleman Camping Deals

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Whether you’re looking to grab a new tent, find a cozier sleeping bag or upgrade your camp kitchen set up, Coleman has camping gear and essentials start at just $31 during Prime Day sales. With savings of up to 50%, we recommend happy campers and outdoor enthusiasts hop on these unbeatable Coleman deals ASAP.

The best deals at least 50% off

Amazon deals

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Hoping to score epic savings this Prime Day? The good news is we’re seeing discounts of 50% off and more on everything from smart home devices and TVs to vacuums and kitchen appliances. Check out all my favorite Prime Day deals that are at least half off now.

Our favorite water bottles on sale now

Water Bottle Deals

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In the market for some hydration deals this Prime Day? You’ve come to the right place. Amazon is currently knocking up to 40% off the best water bottles. If you’re looking to sip in style this summer, you really can’y go wrong with these picks from YETI, Stanley and Hydro Flask.

Unlimited powaaaah for very cheap

An INIU B41 portable power bank

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The INIU B41 is, according to the brand, the world’s slimmest power bank, and it certainly packs a punch. It’s highly pocketable and won’t take up space in your backpack, but its prowess lies in its ability to charge devices over and over and over again. It can charge most smartphones at least three times before dying.

10,000mAh of power and 3A fast charging also mean that this power bank can provide lots of juice when you’re in a hurry. INIU says that the B41 can fuel most smartphones up to 78% within an hour

This vacuum cleaner deal sucks (in the best possible way)

Dreame R10 Pro vacuum

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Forget Dyson! One of our favorite cordless vacuums, the Dreame R10 Pro, has fallen to its lowest ever price. You can grab it for just $138 at Amazon right now. In our R10 Pro review, we gave it 4 stars and praised it for its 120,000rpm motor speed and 150AW suction power, which made quick work of cleaning carpets, marble and hardwood floors.

Storing it is extremely easy as it’s quite compact, so you can lean it against a wall or use the included wall mount. The deal also includes four attachments, increasing the R10 Pro’s versatility.

Board games galore! Starting from just $5

An array of board and card games

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On the hunt for a good board game this Prime Day? Our staff writer, Nikita, is covering the best Prime Day board game deals, including card games, and there are many to choose from. Whether you want a classic like Monopoly or Catan, a new card game like Exploding Kittens or What Do You Meme, or want to dabble in Dungeons & Dragons, there’s something for everyone — and these deals start from just $5. Here are some of her favorites:

Smartwatch deals for everybody

Apple Watch 10 models shown at Apple event

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Whether you’re team iPhone, Samsung or Pixel, you can pick up an awesome smartwatch deal this Prime Day. All the major flagship models are on sale. In particular, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped to the incredibly low price of $151.

PCs, but make it mini

Geekom A7 Mini

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If you want to upgrade your setup, but lack desk space, a mini PC is the answer! Right now some of our favorite models from Geekom are seeing big price cuts. These mini but mighty deals are seriously impressive!

$16 per AirTag!

Apple AirTag

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If you’re an iPhone loser who’s constantly losing your stuff, you need this deal. Right now you can get a 4-pack of AirTags on sale for $64, the lowest price I’ve seen for Apple’s key finders. Just attach them to your important belongings and you’ll be able to track them using the Find My app on your iPhone.

Sleep soundly this Prime Day

A Casper Cloud One mattress on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the corner

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Some of our favorite mattresses are seeing price drops for Prime Day. Our sleep team has shared their top picks, so check out the article linked below. Or, see the highlights I’ve picked out:

Batteries are included

Energizer MAX AAA Batteries (16 Pack), Triple A Alkaline Batteries

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If you’re buying electronics this Prime Day, you’ll want to have some batteries on hand. Right now you can get a pack of 32 AA batteries on sale for $13.29 thanks to Prime Day discounts. That works out to just over 41 cents per cell.

This is the air fryer you should get for Prime Day

Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1

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Looking for the best air fryer? Our vote goes to the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1. It’s simple to use, easy to fit in your kitchen and delivers consistently delicious results. You can even wash the basket in the dishwasher, making for easy clean-up.

The cheapest AirPods deal

AirPods 4 deal

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AirPods for $100 is big news, and right now you can snag a pair for well under that. The AirPods 4 are now on sale for $89. Offering solid sound and excellent connectivity with Apple devices, these are a must-have for iPhone users.

ICYMI: Switch 2 Prime Day restock!

A Nintendo Switch 2 handheld console

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This is one of the Prime Day offerings I’m most excited about. Prime members have the chance to score a Nintendo Switch 2 via invitation! This is one of the must-have products of the year and is consistently selling out as soon as it appears at most retailers. Sign up for an invite ASAP for the best chance at scoring yourself a console.

The best deals of Prime Day…

Prime Day

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We’re already into day 3 of Prime Day 2025! It’s time to get serious about taking advantage of these deals. Stay tuned to this live blog as we’ll continue to bring you all the best discounts as they roll in. The entire Tom’s Guide staff will be here to help you avoid the noise and find the deals that really matter.



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Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time in over a year

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Prince Harry has met his father King Charles at Clarence House in London for the first time since February 2024.

It is understood the King had a private tea with his son during a 55-minute meeting this afternoon.

The King travelled down to London from Scotland on Wednesday afternoon – and Prince Harry has been in the UK this week for charity events.

There had been no face to face meeting between father and son since February 2024, with Prince Harry telling a BBC interview in May 2025: “I would love a reconciliation with my family.”

The meeting will be seen as a first step in improving relations between father and son and building trust in what has been a sometimes tense relationship.

The last time that father and son met were together was soon after the King’s cancer diagnosis last year, with Prince Harry flying to the UK for a brief meeting.

There have been visits to the UK by Prince Harry since then, including for court cases, but he had not seen his father, in what had seemed a deep family rift.

Prince Harry arrived back in the UK on Monday and has carried out a series of charity events in London and Nottingham – against a background of questions about whether there would be a meeting with his father.

He will be leaving the UK on Thursday, returning to the US to see Meghan and their children, who did not come on this trip.

Prince Harry has previously voiced his frustration at not being able to talk to his father, particularly when there were concerns about the King’s health.

“There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious,” Harry said in his BBC interview.

The apparent meeting between the King and Prince Harry comes after rumours of efforts to resolve the family divide.

Representatives of Prince Harry and Buckingham Palace had been photographed together in a meeting in London in July, producing newspaper headlines about a “peace summit”.

But there have been no signs of Prince Harry meeting Prince William during this week, with the brothers carrying out separate arrangements.

On Monday, Prince Harry had laid a wreath at the grave of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the third anniversary of her death.

Less than 10 miles away, Prince William and Catherine had attended a Women’s Institute meeting honouring the memory of the late Queen.



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What to know: Fear lingers after Koreans detained during raid at Hyundai plant

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POOLER, Ga. (AP) — After the detention of more than 300 South Korean workers in an immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last week, a charter plane arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to bring them home. But there has been no word on when the workers can leave, even after a high-level meeting between officials from the two countries.

The Koreans were among some 475 workers detained during last week’s raid at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah.

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Seoul and Washington were discussing details for the workers’ return. The State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun highlighted the U.S.-South Korea alliance and strong relationship at a hastily arranged meeting Wednesday. In a statement that did not mention the arrests, the department said the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and underscoring the importance of the alliance between Washington and Seoul.

Here are some things to know about the raid and its aftermath.

What efforts have been made to get the South Koreans home?

A Korean Air Boeing 747-8i departed from Seoul for the U.S. to bring back detained Korean workers and landed in Atlanta on Wednesday, but officials say its return won’t happen as quickly as they had hoped. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said it was talking with U.S. officials about letting the plane return home with the released workers as soon as possible. But it said the plane cannot depart from the U.S. on Wednesday as South Korea earlier wished due to an unspecified reason involving the U.S. side.

The workers were being held at an immigration detention center in Folkston, in southeast Georgia, near the state line with Florida. It’s a 285-mile (460-kilometer) drive from there to Atlanta. Three buses were parked at the detention center Wednesday morning.

South Korean officials said they’ve been negotiating with the U.S. to win “voluntary” departures for the workers, rather than deportations that could make them ineligible to return to the U.S. for up to 10 years.

South Korean TV showed Cho Ki-joong, consul general at the Korean Embassy in Washington, speaking outside the detention center. He said some administrative steps remained to be completed but that things were going smoothly. The South Korean Foreign Ministry declined to comment on media reports that he and other diplomats met with detained workers.

What are the immigration consequences for the workers?

U.S. authorities have said that those detained during the raid were “unlawfully working” at the plant. But Charles Kuck, a lawyer representing several of the detained South Koreans, said the “vast majority” of the workers from South Korea were doing work that is authorized under the B-1 business visitor visa program.

A B-1 visitor for business visa allows foreign workers to stay for up to six months, getting reimbursed for expenses while collecting a paycheck back home. There are limits — for example, they can supervise construction projects but can’t build anything themselves — but if it’s spelled out in a contract, they can install equipment, Los Angeles immigration lawyer Angelo Paparelli said.

Also, South Korea is one of 41 countries whose citizens can use the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which provides a visa waiver if they can provide “a legitimate reason’’ for their visit, and this basically gives them B-1 visa status for up to 90 days, said immigration attorney Rita Sostrin in Los Angeles.

What effect has the raid had on the area around the plant?

In Pooler, a suburb of Savannah, the sprawling Hyundai electric vehicle plant has triggered noticeable growth.

Signs in shopping center parking lots point to homes for sale in new subdivisions nearby. Construction crews work on multistory apartment buildings while finished apartments in the same complex display large banners proclaiming they’re ready for new residents.

Meanwhile, a growing number of Korean restaurants and Asian grocery stores have found a home among standard American fast-food franchises and chain eateries like Starbucks and Cracker Barrel.

Ruby Gould, president of the Korean American Association of Greater Savannah, said there’s no question that last week’s raid has raised anxiety among the area’s Korean immigrants.

“People are very upset about the incident, the arrest of the workers,” Gould said. “I’m sure there are some people in fear about this visa situation after they witnessed what’s happened.”

The U.S. Census Bureau says Pooler’s population jumped to 31,171 last year, an increase of 21% since 2020. That period includes the groundbreaking and construction of Hyundai’s EV factory.

People of Asian origin made up just 6% of the suburban city’s residents in 2020. While newer demographic data isn’t available, people in the area say Korean Americans and South Korean immigrants make up a sizable share of recent newcomers.

Pastor Robin Kim and his wife closed last month on a new home in Pooler, where Kim is starting his own church. He left the Army a few months ago after serving as a chaplain to soldiers at nearby Fort Stewart. Kim said they wanted to be a part of the Savannah suburb’s growing Korean community.

Kim, 51, has sought to calm some of the anger and anxiety in the community since last week’s raid. He noticed fewer Korean people out shopping over the weekend, and reads a constant stream of messages posted in a chat group of 1,900 local Korean residents.

“The people feel like they’re being watched, like they’re being judged by the American people,” Kim said. “They are scared right now. They don’t want to be trouble.”

He said some are resentful at the U.S. government considering the billions of dollars Hyundai has invested in the Georgia plant and the thousands of U.S. jobs it’s creating. Others worry the immigration arrests will mean increased scrutiny that hinders their own efforts to extend visas or obtain green cards.

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Brumback reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Hyung-Jin Kim in Seoul and Didi Tang and Paul Wiseman in Washington contributed to this report.





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Fantasy Football rankings Week 2: Sleepers, projections, starts, Javonte Williams, Hollywood Brown and more

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Never let anyone tell you I don’t listen/read the comments and try to adapt to your needs and wants. I’m trying a new format for the fantasy football rankings in Week 2. Instead of game-by-game notes, I’m going position by position.

I’m still including important notes and tidbits, but I’m also trying to answer your start/sit questions when it comes to injuries and upside, risk and floor. The fun ranks are never leaving, but hopefully, this format helps answer even more of your dilemmas and gets you to the rankings quicker (they’re midway down the page now). Let’s get to it!


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WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL NOTES

Running Backs

  • D’Andre Swift led all running backs with 95.2% of the RB touches (RBTouch%) in Week 1. Chase Brown was second at 92.0%.
  • Kyren Williams ceded a few snaps to Blake Corum, who is the clear No. 2, but Williams still had a 90.5 RBTouch% (third-highest) and 100% of the 3rd/4th down touches.
  • Travis Etienne had a 65.5 RBTouch% and Tank Bigsby’s 17.2% is now on the Eagles.
  • Only Jahmyr Gibbs and Christian McCaffrey had more receptions than Dylan Sampson’s eight (for 64 yards), so whether or not Quinshon Judkins plays — this week or any week — Sampson is a nice RB3, especially in a potential pass-happy matchup like this week.
  • If Austin Ekeler doesn’t play, Jacory Croskey-Merritt would see a mild boost, as Jeremy McNichols likely takes Ekeler’s passing work, and Chris Rodriguez would be active for a likely few touches.
  • Javonte Williams’ 77.3 RBTouch% would have ranked second for a full 2024 season, and Jerry Jones suggested Jaydon Blue will likely be inactive again in Week 2.
  • Tyrone Tracy is the lead but struggled with efficiency — not all his fault, but it adds risk, especially if the Giants involve Cam Skattebo more.
  • TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots with a 52.4 RBTouch% to Rhamondre Stevenson’s 42.9%, and while Henderson has the added passing-game boost, there is still a floor risk if the offense struggles or they have a big lead.
  • Breece Hall looked terrific, but he’ll remain a RB2 with RB1 upside, as he had just 48.7% of the goal-to-go attempts, sharing with Justin Fields and Braelon Allen.
  • I don’t expect it to last all season, maybe not even half of it, but Kenneth Gainwell is part of the 1-2 punch with Jaylen Warren. Kaleb Johnson is a current non-factor with just a 4.2 RBTouch% in Week 1.
  • Sean Payton strikes again with RJ Harvey handling just 25% of the RB touches, though Harvey proved he has weekly Top 25 upside despite his high-risk, low-floor.
  • Not only was the Isiah Pacheco-Kareem Hunt platoon a perfect 50/50 split, but Hunt had all of the 3rd/4th down opportunities. This is good and bad. Pacheco is the clear early-down option with more work if the Chiefs are in control, but it’s also bad against the Eagles since that seems unlikely to happen.
  • Despite playing from behind until late, the Vikings used Jordan Mason as the lead runner, which included 16 rushes to eight for Aaron Jones. The appeal for Jones is clear in the passing game, but we can expect a Warren/Najee Harris-like backfield for the Vikings.

Wide Receivers

  • If Matthew Golden is out, Jayden Reed would get a mild boost, but it would make Dontayvion Wicks a deep flier. Romeo Doubs is locked into a top-two role either way.
  • Two of the most popular pickups are Cedric Tillman and Quentin Johnston. I have more faith in Tillman, who can be the Browns’ No. 1. Fantasy Points’ Win Rate had them close in Week 1 — 31.0% Tillman, 30.6% Johnston, but Tillman only had 4.8% of his routes graded negative (lost separation) versus 16.7% for Johnston.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba had an insane 59.1 TmTGT%. I’m not dropping Cooper Kupp yet, as Justin Jefferson dominated Vikings targets last year (29.8%), but Sam Darnold still sent enough to Jordan Addison for his value (19.1%).
  • The most Fantasy Points Per Target (FPPT) for players with at least five targets but no touchdowns? Kayshon Boutte with 1.66. A reminder that Boutte had a decently high NFL Draft profile before his injury. Also, Stefon Diggs is still working his way into the mix, but Boutte could surprise again, as the Dolphins look to have one of the worst coverage units.
  • If Jauan Jennings is out, Ricky Pearsall would get a small bump, but chasing anyone else outside a Jake Tonges Hail Mary play wouldn’t be advised.
  • Elic Ayomanor not only ran as the clear No. 2 for the Titans, but he had 45.9% of the Titans’ Air Yards, which was 12th-most in Week 1.
  • There were only two players with over 80% of the routes run and who spent at least 75% of the time in the slot: Khalil Shakir and… Hunter Renfrow.
  • Hollywood Brown had a 40.0 First Read TGT% — which would have ranked behind only Malik Nabers and A.J. Brown last year — with a mere 6.31 AirYD/TGT. For reference, that would have ranked 114th last year for wide receivers with 25+ targets… or 13th-worst.
  • If you’re wondering, yes, I’m on board with the Deebo Samuel bounceback. If you listened to my podcast, you probably heard me say, “Jayden Daniels threw 200 balls to jabroni wideouts last year not named Terry McLaurin.”
  • I’m not in full-blown panic mode on Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, even though I’m rather worried. If you want the positive spin, Hill was 15th and Waddle 31st in targets per route run (103 qualified WRs), which has shown to be as predictive as YPRR.
  • If Drake London and Darnell Mooney are out for the Falcons, Casey Washington is the super sneaky, and super desperate, play with Ray-Ray McCloud more of the volume prayer.

WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS

🚨 HEADS UP 🚨

  • There is no perfect widget out there, sadly, still. I know many view this on your phone, but 1) use the rankings widget on a PC/laptop/etc. if possible or 2) open in your phone’s browser, especially for Android users, to get the scrolling to work (or Android people can try a two-finger scroll).
  • ECR = “Expert” Consensus Ranking (which isn’t updated by everyone consistently, so take with a grain of salt).
  • Updated regularly, so check up to lineups locking.


Quarterbacks

  • Cam Ward had the worst Adjusted Completion Percentage (Adj Comp%) in Week 1 at 60.0% and only Russell Wilson had a worse Comp% Over Expectation (CPOE) at -9.7% and -11.2%, respectively.
  • There are some concerns with Jared Goff and the Lions offense, but while his 4.2 Air Yards per Attempt (Air/Att) was league-worst, his marks have been 6.4, 7.0, 6.7 and 6.3 in his four Lions seasons, and he’s struggled in Green Bay.
  • If Brock Purdy is out, Mac Jones would cause Pearsall to dip, but only a few spots, as Jones didn’t destroy Brian Thomas’ value last year.

Tight Ends

  • There were nine players with 100% route participation in Week 1. All were wideouts except… Juwan Johnson.
  • I understand the excitement for Harold Fannin, but look to Isaiah Likely to understand the risk. Fannin ran just 64.6% of the routes, and Likely only topped that mark six times last year. Of those, only twice did he score more than 7.4 points, or the same number of games he did with a lower percentage of routes. It’s hard for either tight end to carry consistent value when teams utilize two frequently, let alone when it’s the lesser involved option.
  • Speaking of … Noah Fant had 46.4% of the routes to Mike Gesicki’s 35.7%… Cole Kmet had 67.4% and Colston Loveland 48.8%… Dalton Kincaid had 60.8% and Dawson Knox 45.1%… both Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth had 52.9%… and surprisingly frustrating, Evan Engram at 41.9% and Adam Trautman at 37.2% plus Lucas Krull with 25.6%.

FUN WITH RANKS

So, let me first say, I’m a terrible singer. Second, who cares? Because that’s the fun of karaoke. This week’s fun rankings are the best karaoke songs.

There are several you expect, but I think a few you might not. I’m going for crowd involvement too. No, I don’t want to hear Tennessee Whiskey for the umpteenth time. None of us wants to hear your rendition, no matter if you think some random record label is going to discover you in the bar — hint: they won’t. While some songs would be great for the entertainment of failing to hit the high note, I want fun for everyone, which is why…

The ultimate, best ever, most amazing song of all time and greatest karaoke choice possible: DuckTales Theme!

Okay, now for the “ones” with 12 picks, just like for fantasy football.

Top 12 Best Karaoke Songs (after DuckTales)

  1. Journey: Don’t Stop Believin’ — I mean, it’s normally one of the first songs chosen for a reason. Everyone knows it. Everyone loves it.
  2. Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody — You need the stamina to make it all the way through as the karaoke-er, but it must be on the list.
  3. Neil Diamond: Sweet Caroline — “Bum, bum, bum!” A guaranteed hit and heavy crowd involvement.
  4. Backstreet Boys: Everybody (or I Want it That Way, or even ‘NSYNC’s Bye, Bye, Bye) — Hard to pick which is best, best. All are great, all will get the crowd involved, and everyone knows them, even if they don’t want to admit it.
  5. Bon Jovi: Livin’ on a Prayer — Everyone singing, “Whoa-oh!”
  6. Blink-182: All the Small Things (or What’s My Age) — I’m sure non-alternative/punk rock people will roll their eyes, but these are two terrific choices, and hard to pick which is best.
  7. Will Smith: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — The good news is everyone knows it. The better news is you don’t have to be on the stage long.
  8. The Killers: Mr. Brightside — Not the easiest if you only kind of know the lyrics, but a crowd pleaser.
  9. Jimmy Eat World: Sweetness — Similar to Bon Jovi, you’ll have enough of the crowd knowing this song to “Sing it Back, whoa-oh-oh-oh-oooh!”
  10. Coolio: Gangsta’s Paradise — Don’t overdo it. Just have fun and realize you probably have half the rhythm of Coolio.
  11. Wheatus: Teenage Dirtbag — Super underrated, and a lot of people don’t even realize they know it.
  12. The Darkness: I Believe in a Thing Called Love — I dare anyone to hit the high notes, but even if you can’t (you can’t), it doesn’t make this any less fun.

WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL PROJECTIONS

🚨 HEADS UP 🚨 These can differ from my rankings, and MY RANKS are the order I’d start players outside of added context, such as, “Need highest upside, even if risky.” Also, based on 4-point TDs for QB, 6-point rest, and Half-PPR

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