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The Chargers and the Broncos have something more on their minds than the epic fantasy battle that is at hand when they meet in Denver Thursday night.
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The Chargers and the Broncos have something more on their minds than the epic fantasy battle that is at hand when they meet in Denver Thursday night.
While the Jets have fallen badly, the Patriots have picked it up with two stellar offensive showings in the last two weeks. Tom Brady has found his rhythm, while tight end Rob Gronkowski is growing more dangerous each week. Here's a look at the key players on each side and which players belong in your fantasy line-up.
Any Buccaneer: Just say no. Martin, Evans, Jackson, ALL. It's a complete wasteland.
Colts-Texans could come down to a last-second field goal, and it appears to be an excellent week to play perhaps the greatest placekicker in NFL history in the Colts' Adam Vinatieri.
These two bitter rivals will lock horns at Lambeau Field tonight in a key early-season NFC North showdown.
Here's a look at the key fantasy players on the Giants and Redskins, and our recommendations on who to start and sit in your fantasy football lineup.
Here are Mike Valenti's choice for "obvious" picks and sleepers.
Don't these players know they need to do more than just win the game, what about fantasy points?!
Freese was cut from the Lions on Monday -- and Tuesday the question was still being asked?
Here's a look at the key fantasy players on both sides, and our recommendation on whether you should start them or sit them in your fantasy lineup.
Here are the six types of players you'll find in your Fantasy League.
We look at this game from a fantasy football perspective and consider the players from both sides that should be placed in the lineup or benched.
When Mike Valenti and Jim Bentley/David "Hatchetman" Hull face off this weekend, a rivalry born during months of pre-show planning (shouting) meetings and bitching for Ticket-Texts finally will come to a head.
Fantasy football players are also ready to go all-in on Thursday night. Finding favorable matchups in the first game on the schedule each week gives a player a big edge going into Sunday.
Wednesday night, the Valenti and Foster fantasy football draft took place at the 97.1 The Ticket headquarters.
Tim Tebow still has a name in the NFL even though he hasn't thrown a pass since 2012.
Co-host of Valenti and Foster, Mike Valenti, decided to put together a 97.1 The Ticket fantasy football league.
You don't need to be a fantasy football guru to know you shouldn't draft a back-up quarterback. This is especially true if the back-up in question failed to beat out Brian Hoyer for the starting job.
In-season roster management is key to winning your fantasy football league, but the draft goes a long way towards determining the champ. Value is the most important word when it comes to the draft. Here are a few tips to stay a few moves ahead of your competitors.
Let's not kid ourselves: a kicker is not going to win you a fantasy title. But in a tight match-up, you'll take all the points you can get. All of these players are last-round selections, but you might as well have a strategy for crafting your kicker rankings.
One of last year's top fantasy receivers, Josh Gordon, is facing a season-long suspension, but there are still plenty of talented wideouts to choose from. These players are studs no matter the scoring system.
Quarterbacks are breaking records left and right in the pass-happy NFL, but that makes high-caliber running backs all the more valuable. Many of last season's top performers appear on this list, but keep in mind there's usually a major bust or two, likely due to the heavy workload of the position causing a hangover effect.
If you're not only ranking players, but also grouping them in tiers, tight ends are an interesting test case. Jimmy Graham is a one-man tier, with Gronkowski and Julius Thomas, both potential second-round picks, in the next group.
Will new "points of emphasis," which may limit how defensive backs defend receivers, affect the physical Seahawks? Check back at midseason for an answer. For now, there's no reason to think the Seahawks will surrender the top spot.
Scott Aloysius Brown, 41, William Creasy, 35, Christopher Matacia, 35, and Deonte Prophett, 34, all from Cincinnati, were sentenced on Thursday, more than a month after they were found guilty.
The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The teen was charged with four counts of assault with intent to murder, one count of discharge of a firearm in or at a building and five counts of felony firearm.
The fix came one day after the City of Ann Arbor gave the property owners 24 hours to either fix the air conditioning or find somewhere else for the residents to live until it was repaired.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River is officially delayed, the bridge authority said Thursday.
A Farmington Hills man was arrested on second-degree murder in the case of a man found dead in a Farmington Hills city park.
Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men, has been found not guilty of all charges.
The threat of severe weather continues into Thursday for much of the Great Lakes and Midwest, including in Metro Detroit.
Two women are accused of assaulting a Pittsfield Township restaurant employee during an altercation that included throwing food and a plate.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Strong storms are possible late tonight as a cold front dives through.
President Trump said Thursday that a "great settlement" has been reached, and a signing could take place as soon as this weekend. Natalie Brand reports.
Seniors at an Ann Arbor apartment building say they went without air conditioning during some of the hottest days of 2026.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River is officially delayed, with no date given for allowing traffic to use the new border crossing between the U.S. and Canada.
A Livingston County organization is wasting no time preparing kids with what they need for the upcoming school year.