Author: Zach Brunner

I am a simple Wisconsin man: I love beer and sports. I decided to create FlurrySports because I was sick of the politics and non-stories that the fat cat corporations put out. When you see football articles from me, just know that I combine my knowledge from playing, coaching, athletic training, and sports management/economic courses to give you a unique, but I feel well-rounded point of view. I am always down to talk about anything, so follow me on Twitter @FantasyFlurry if you decide you want more of me!

I don’t want to jump the gun here, but it sure seems like the NFL IS BACK! Here’s a big “suck it” to Anthony Fauci, who didn’t think it would happen. Football is back, as are my Week 1 fantasy football rankings! Man…it feels good to type that. The fantasy football rankings below have both PPR and half PPR scoring settings to choose from. If you play in a standard scoring league, I’ll try not to judge you. Simply ask me on Twitter here for any standard scoring questions you may have. In one final self-promotional thing of note, FlurrySports…

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There have been rumors about running back Leonard Fournette and the Jacksonville Jaguars parting ways all offseason. Around draft time, they attempted to trade the disgruntled back, to no avail. On Monday morning, it was reported that the Jaguars have cut Fournette, finally. The timing is curious, as they have had a long time to make this move. Was it just another way to stick a knife in the back of the young rusher? Given the timing, it seems as though that could be true, with the added difficulty of finding a new team. Still, at 25 years old and…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is never short of surprises. However, this is not the type of news we thought we would get from Gronk as training camps take place. The news? Well, the entertainment career continues for the the tight end as there is a new Gronkowski family YouTube channel. Gronkowski YouTube Channel The Gronkowski family just recently posted a video on their YouTube channel “The Gronks,” announcing this will be another place where you can see the tight end this season. In typical Gronk fashion, with a 69 joke included, he announced what we can come…

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Second-year San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd suffered an injury in practice that the team expects to be devastating. After missing his rookie season with injury, Hurd was poised for a breakout season. Jalen Hurd Injury Coach Kyle Shanahan said in an interview that he would be surprised if Hurd’s injury wasn’t a torn ACL. This is devastating news for last season’s third-round draft pick, after he missed his entire rookie season with a back injury. Hurd had been flashing signs of potential in practice. The same potential that he flashed last preseason, catching two touchdowns in one game.…

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Amid health concerns due to COVID-19, the NFL has allowed players to opt out of the 2020 season, yet still make money. Players deemed to be a high-risk for the virus are guaranteed $350,000 when the opt out, while others get a guaranteed $150,000. We have seen many players opt out already, with some legitimately concerned about the virus and others wanting to lock down the guaranteed money. Here is a tracker of all NFL players opting out of the 2020 season, with the latest at the top. Bookmark this article to return, as the tracker will be continuously updated…

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We recently found out that Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams joined the long list of NFL players opting out of the 2020 season, due to COVID-19 concerns. While rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire is expected to be the clear starter heading into the season, the Chiefs could use further depth and experience behind him. These are the three best running back replacements for Williams that are still available. Best Available Replacements for Damien Williams 3. LeSean McCoy This may be the most likely choice for the Chiefs, as LeSean McCoy was a part of last season’s Super Bowl team and…

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There has been so much uncertainty in the sports world, due to the recent pandemic. Now, we have news of some leagues starting, but there is still a big question mark on if they will finish. One of the few glimmers of hope getting myself, and many others, through this dark time is that NFL and fantasy football is on the horizon. To fill some of your needs, here are my pre-NFL Training Camp fantasy football tight end rankings. Other positional rankings will be linked below once they become available. If you want to get on the waiting list for…

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After months of delay and some uncomfortable negotiations, the MLB return is official. However, the baseball we see on Opening Day may look a little different, due to the shortened 60-game schedule and some players opting to sit out. Fans and sports bettors alike are excited to see the real time MLB odds for Week 1, knowing the 2020 MLB season is indeed on the horizon. The MLB season opens with the New York Yankees heading to the nation’s capital to face the reigning World Series Champions, the Washington Nationals. The Yankees come into the game as -128 favorites over…

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There has been so much uncertainty in the sports world, due to the recent pandemic. Now, we have news of some leagues starting, but there is still a big question mark on if they will finish. One of the few glimmers of hope getting myself, and many others, through this dark time is that NFL and fantasy football is on the horizon. To fill some of your needs, here are my pre-NFL Training Camp fantasy football wide receiver rankings. Other positional rankings will be linked below once they become available. If you want to get on the waiting list for…

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There has been so much uncertainty in the sports world, due to the recent pandemic. Now, we have news of some leagues starting, but there is still a big question mark on if they will finish. One of the few glimmers of hope getting myself, and many others, through this dark time is that NFL and fantasy football is on the horizon. To fill some of your needs, here are my pre-NFL Training Camp fantasy football running back rankings. Other positional rankings will be linked below once they become available. If you want to get on the waiting list for…

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