ESPN's updated fantasy football scoring tracker shows Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith ranked among the top five performers through Sunday's early NFL games.
Fantasy football analysts point to David Montgomery and Irving as backs who separated from shared workloads, while cautioning against overreacting to rookie tight end Colston Loveland's role in Chicago.
The sports network's latest postseason outlook forecasts playoff and bowl matchups following the season's second week of games.
ESPN's latest college football Power Rankings show a shakeup atop the Top 25, with Oregon dropping and Michigan entering the rankings. @@G:DEK@@
ESPN's latest college football Power Rankings feature a change at the top spot and welcome Michigan into the top 25 for Week 2.
An ESPN analysis previews Week 2 matchups, questioning whether Tennessee can score against Philadelphia and if Minnesota's Ben Johnson can counter Brian Flores' defense.
A new "Bubble Watch" feature from ESPN looks at contenders and questions shaping the early College Football Playoff picture, including the possibility of a six-team SEC presence.
The sports outlet's panel re-ranked all 32 teams following the first week of games, highlighting standout rookies and newcomers on each roster.
The sports network released composite rankings across quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and defense/special teams categories for PPR and IDP fantasy football formats.
Matt Bowen examines whether poor Week 1 performances from 13 players are cause for alarm or simply small-sample noise heading into Week 2.
Analyst Andre Snellings outlines advice for fantasy basketball players ahead of the upcoming NBA season, according to ESPN.
A new ESPN analysis identifies one standout incoming recruit for each of the top 40 college football recruiting classes ahead of the 2026 cycle.
The sports outlet's last set of weekly recommendations covers the WNBA's return to action through the conclusion of fantasy women's basketball playoffs.
ESPN's 'Playbook' fantasy football feature offers analysis on favorable and unfavorable matchups, start-sit recommendations, and projected scores for all NFL games in Week 2.
A Week 1 college football surprise involving the University of Massachusetts prompted ESPN's satirical 'Bottom 10' rankings to shuffle its list of struggling teams.
Bill Barnwell's forecast addresses which teams could return to the postseason, potential surprise entrants and a Super Bowl pick, according to ESPN.
The sports outlet published composite positional rankings for standard and individual defensive player formats, along with separate superflex rankings from analyst Eric Karabell.
The satirical rankings feature, which tracks the sport's weakest teams, notes an unusual trend of extended losing streaks ending in victories this season.
The sports outlet's panel of insiders ranked every NBA franchise's outlook through the 2029 season using five key metrics.
The sports outlet released composite rankings across quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and defense/special teams categories, alongside separate individual defensive player and superflex formats.
As the 2025 MLB season nears its close, ESPN compiled a team-by-team look at the standout achievements and disappointments that defined each club's campaign.
The sports outlet ranked all 32 teams following Week 1 action and highlighted a notable newcomer from each roster, according to ESPN.
The satirical ranking, which tracks the sport's least successful teams, highlighted Oregon in its latest weekly update.
An ESPN analysis previews Week 2 storylines, including quarterback uncertainty for three teams and concerns for the Rams and Chargers following difficult Week 1 results.
The sports outlet says its ranking of franchises' 2026-27 and longer-term prospects is based on five key metrics, according to ESPN.
The sports outlet graded every Premier League team on their form through the season's first month, according to ESPN.
A new ESPN feature examines one key flaw for each team in the current MLB playoff picture that could derail a deep October run.
Fantasy football writer Eric Karabell highlights potential surprises for Week 2, including a bold prediction about backup-turned-starter Malik Willis.
The sports outlet's insiders assessed franchises' outlooks through the 2029 season using five key metrics, according to ESPN.
Adam Rank's latest fantasy football column for ESPN weighs in on lineup decisions, expressing confidence in rookie tight end Colston Loveland while raising questions about Kyle Pitts' role.
The sports network highlighted a weekend slate of games it says offers intrigue beyond the marquee SEC clash in Oxford.
A new ESPN fantasy hockey guide highlights players it says are being drafted too high or too low relative to expected production, including forward Gabriel Landeskog and goaltender Dan Vladar.
An ESPN roundup examines how the season-opening AP Top 25 college football poll shook out and what challenges await ranked teams heading into their next games.
The report outlines marquee matchups including LSU, Ole Miss and Alabama, along with under-the-radar games and potential upsets.
The sports outlet identifies incoming players it says could make an early impact for each of the nation's top 40 recruiting classes.
The rankings note the return of Tyrese Haliburton and Kyrie Irving after each missed a season, according to ESPN.
Jai Opetaia continues to bolster his case as one of the sport's elite fighters following another knockout victory, according to ESPN.
The sports network released composite positional rankings across PPR and IDP formats, along with superflex rankings from analyst Eric Karabell.
ESPN's panel of college football experts voted on a new Top 25 list following the opening week of the season, with Ohio State and Notre Dame among the teams referenced.
With the season just beginning, ESPN has published its first round of postseason projections, forecasting potential matchups for the College Football Playoff and bowl games.
Peyton and Eli Manning appeared in black jumpsuits as part of a new visual theme for the latest season of ESPN's alternate broadcast, according to the network.
With the 2026 season underway, ESPN has identified teams it considers early favorites for the College Football Playoff, along with others facing uncertainty heading into conference play.
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines players fantasy football managers should consider holding onto following the season's opening week, according to ESPN.
The sports outlet outlines strategies for ranking starting netminders, sleeper picks and goalie timeshares ahead of fantasy hockey drafts.
A new ESPN fantasy football feature examines eight standout performances from the season's opening week, urging fantasy managers to separate emotional reactions from statistical evidence ahead of Week 2 lineup decisions.
Baker Mayfield's reported $55 million-per-year contract is being cited as an early indicator that next year's quarterback market could see a significant jump in value.
The sports network released picks, predictions and analysis covering the remaining Week 1 matchups of the 2026 NFL season.
The sports network's staff predictions piece raises questions about players such as DeVonta Smith and the New York Jets' defense ahead of the season opener.
An ESPN fantasy football guide offers start-sit recommendations for more than a dozen players entering the NFL's opening week.
A new ESPN report highlights ten players—including Cam Schlittler, Jacob Misiorowski and Pete Crow-Armstrong—whose improved performances this season are credited with boosting their teams' fortunes.
The sports network published its first round of postseason projections, including potential College Football Playoff matchups, following the opening week of games.
A new ESPN fantasy hockey analysis identifies NHL defensemen who may be positioned for standout performances, citing opportunity as a key factor.
With the season just underway, ESPN has published an early assessment identifying teams that look strong for playoff contention and others facing early questions.
ESPN's fantasy hockey coverage identifies forwards seen as positioned for a step forward this NHL season, according to the outlet's draft preview.
The sports outlet outlines strategies for fantasy hockey players, emphasizing that success extends beyond the draft to in-season management.
ESPN's college football experts compiled a Top 25 list following an active opening week of the season, with Ohio State and Notre Dame among the programs highlighted.
ESPN's betting desk identifies four Week 1 lines it says offered immediate value when odds were first released.
Brian Windhorst argues the Los Angeles Clippers should not contest a recent NBA disciplinary action and instead focus on the future, according to an ESPN column.
With most of Week 1 games completed, ESPN offered an early look at how the College Football Playoff selection committee might rank the top contenders.
An ESPN analysis using the Football Power Index's season simulations outlines a hypothetical path to a Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers Super Bowl.