Fantasy football buzz: Bo Nix's fantasy upside as Broncos starter - ESPN

Everything that happens in the NFL has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy football perspective. From position battles to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy football.

Our fantasy football buzz file, with contributions from our ESPN fantasy writers and our NFL Nation reporters, aims to provide fantasy managers with the intel they need as news breaks around the NFL.

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Matt Bowen: Rookie quarterback Bo Nix was named the starting quarterback by Broncos head coach Sean Payton on Wednesday. Nix had a strong preseason, showing his ability to operate in Payton's system as a timing and rhythm thrower, while using his movement skills to create second-reaction opportunities.

With his ability to also be schemed as a runner, Nix can be targeted in deeper Superflex formats, while No.1 receiver Courtland Sutton remains an upside WR3.

Eric Moody: Sources have told ESPN's Adam Schefter that J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season following surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Sam Darnold will be the starter at quarterback for the Vikings, who will face the New York Giants in Week 1. Minnesota's offensive scheme under offensive coordinator Wes Phillips wasn't expected to change, regardless of the quarterback. They had the fourth-highest pass rate in the league last season and Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones' fantasy value remains the same, while Darnold moves up slightly but is still outside of the top 25 at quarterback.

Joe Burrow is the No. 7 QB in our 2024 consensus fantasy rankings, as he returns from a wrist injury that ended his 2023 campaign. Our Stephania Bell explains