Day: August 23, 2025

The ESPN Fantasy staff explains which players are undervalued and others who might be worth taking on risk.

The NFL draft is in full swing and the first few rounds offer plenty of potential sleepers at every position. But there are a lot of nuances to consider when deciding which rookies to target and when. The best strategy is to find the right balance between a safe pick and one that offers high upside.

With the first few big-name wide receivers off the board, it’s a good idea to target quarterback and tight end prospects. Fortunately, this team has already taken a running back and a tight end in the previous two rounds, so they should have enough value left for another star at those positions.

This team is loaded at the running back position, so you can go back-to-back for your starting lineups if you’re feeling brave. Shaheed Carter possesses the speed to break into the deep ranks and deliver plenty of spike weeks as a pass-catching threat. While he’s not a guaranteed top-10 RB, he can be an excellent flex play if he lands in the right spot with the Saints.

The other running back to target here is Rhamondre Stevenson, who possesses the versatility to thrive in a multiple-back offense and could make a strong case to be your starter at the position. He has a good chance to claim short-yardage work, and he also boasts the skills to make an impact on third-down snaps as well.

Combat Sports are competitive fighting disciplines that involve striking and grappling in a regulated arena with a referee to enforce rules and ensure athlete safety. They are practiced for a variety of reasons including self-defense, fitness, cultural connection, stress relief, or as a way to challenge oneself and become better. The most popular of these are boxing and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) but there are many more, including traditional martial arts.

The roots of these sports can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece and India. They have evolved over the centuries, influenced by the culture of their time and embracing the need for structured ways to measure and improve skill and strength.

There are multiple modalities of combat sports with each having its own unique set of training, equipment and rules to minimize injury. For example, while boxing is score based and requires protective gear, wrestling is not scored and does not require the same level of equipment. Some, such as judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are more focused on the culture of their origins while others like the UFC have incorporated many modern techniques and styles.

Combat Sports provide a full body workout that enhances strength, endurance and flexibility while helping to build a lean physique. They also have the potential to teach a wide range of skills that can be used in a real fight and improve reaction times, coordination and balance, concentration and self-discipline. It is important to consider these benefits before deciding whether to begin training in a combat sport.