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Craig Ellenport

Craig Ellenport is Sports Illustrated's senior fantasy editor. 

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Former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms and ex-Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles have recorded two of top 25 performances in the history of the Super Bowl over the past 57 years.
NFL

Top 25 Super Bowl Quarterback Performances of All Time

By Craig Ellenport
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis
Fantasy

Fantasy Football Last-Place Punishments Can Be Funny, Disgusting ... and Sometimes Both

By Craig Ellenport
Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle running with the ball.
Betting

Titans vs. Dolphins Player Prop Predictions and Best Bets for ‘Monday Night Football’

By Craig Ellenport
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
Betting

Packers vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day Odds, Best Bets and Predictions

By Craig Ellenport
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase
Betting

Rams vs. Bengals Player Props for ‘Monday Night Football’

By Craig Ellenport
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
Betting

MNF: Browns vs. Steelers Player Props

By Craig Ellenport
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson
Fantasy

Updated Fantasy Sleepers, Rookies and Busts Predictions After NFL Cuts

By Craig Ellenport
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields
Fantasy

2023 Fantasy Football Predictions: Why Justin Fields Might Be a Bust

By Craig Ellenport
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Betting

2023 French Open Odds: Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Are the Favorites at Roland Garros

By Craig Ellenport
D'Andrew Swift, Eagles
Fantasy

Fantasy Impact: D’Andre Swift Traded to Eagles

By Craig Ellenport
2023 NFL Draft
Betting

Follow the Money: 2023 NFL Mock Draft Prediction Based on the Odds

By Craig Ellenport
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker was selected in the third round by the Lions.
Betting

Five Teams With Intriguing Odds for First Position Drafted

By Craig Ellenport
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler
Betting

Updated Masters Odds: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy Co-Favorites to Wear the Green Jacket

By Craig Ellenport
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rachaad White
Fantasy

If Buccaneers Cut Leonard Fournette, Rachaad White’s Fantasy Value Would Skyrocket

By Craig Ellenport
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
Fantasy

NFL Mock Draft 4.0 Fantasy Reaction: Four First-Round Quarterbacks

By Craig Ellenport
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco
Fantasy

Fantasy Takeaways From Super Bowl LVII

By Craig Ellenport
Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton
Fantasy

Top Five Fantasy Landing Spots for Sean Payton

By Craig Ellenport
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones
Fantasy

Top Five Fantasy Landing Spots for Daniel Jones

By Craig Ellenport
Bills players watch on as safety Damar Hamlin is taken in an ambulance off the field.
Fantasy

How Sites Are Handling League Championships and the Bills-Bengals Postponement

By Craig Ellenport
Green Bay Packers Christian Watson
Fantasy

Five Injuries That Will Affect Fantasy Football Championships in Week 17

By Craig Ellenport
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins
Betting

Falcons-Ravens Week 16 Odds, Lines and Spread

By Craig Ellenport
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson

By Craig Ellenport
Louisville linebacker Yasir Abdullah
Betting

Cincinnati-Louisville Fenway Bowl Betting Preview

By Craig Ellenport
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Desmond Ridder to Start for Falcons

By Craig Ellenport
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert
Fantasy

Fantasy Playoffs: Five Toughest Schedules for Tight Ends

By Craig Ellenport
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) runs toward the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Fantasy

Fantasy Playoffs: Five Toughest Schedules for Wide Receivers

By Craig Ellenport
Nov 27, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) eludes a tackle attempt by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) during the third quarter at Lumen Field.
Fantasy

Fantasy Playoffs: Five Toughest Schedules for Running Backs

By Craig Ellenport
Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws a pass during the game vs. the Eagles.
Fantasy

Fantasy Playoffs: Five Toughest Schedules for Quarterbacks

By Craig Ellenport
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Jimmy Garoppolo Out for the Season

By Craig Ellenport
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: The Return of Deshaun Watson

By Craig Ellenport
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Betting

Ravens-Jaguars Week 12 Odds, Lines and Spread

By Craig Ellenport
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Another Bad Week for Running Backs

By Craig Ellenport
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Cooper Kupp Injury Adds to the Torment in Tinseltown

By Craig Ellenport
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Justin Fields Isn’t the Only Quarterback on the Run

By Craig Ellenport
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Welcome Back, D.J. Moore and Alvin Kamara

By Craig Ellenport
Las Vegas running back Josh Jacobs
Fantasy

Fantasy Fallout: Jacobs and Gordon Going in Different Directions

By Craig Ellenport
Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake
Fantasy

Week 6 Did Little to Solve Shortage of Good Fantasy Running Backs

By Craig Ellenport
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins
Fantasy

Planning for the Return of DeAndre Hopkins

By Craig Ellenport
Dec 12, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High.
Fantasy

Fantasy Impact: Javonte Williams Injury Opens Door for Melvin Gordon

By Craig Ellenport
Jelani Woods
Fantasy

Jelani Woods Emerges As a Playmaker for Colts

By Craig Ellenport
Trey Lance gestures to the crowd as he's carted off after an ankle injury
Fantasy

Fantasy Impact: Trey Lance Out, Jimmy Garoppolo In

By Craig Ellenport
Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Fantasy

Fantasy Impact: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Could Miss Two Months

By Craig Ellenport
Jamaal Williams
Fantasy

Week 2 Early Waiver Wire Pickups

By Craig Ellenport
Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks off the field after a win against the Rams.
Fantasy

Fantasy Takeaways From Bills-Rams: Josh Allen Unstoppable

By Craig Ellenport
Patrick Mahomes with the Chiefs.
Fantasy

Patrick Mahomes Has Bad News and an Apology for Fantasy Managers

By Craig Ellenport
Chris Olave at Saints rookie camp
Fantasy

Updated SI Fantasy Staff Predictions: Top Sleepers, Rookies, Busts

By Craig Ellenport
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Fantasy

The NFL Insiders Who Are Embracing Fantasy Football

By Craig Ellenport
Matteo Berrettini (ITA) hits a shot
Betting

U.S. Open Men’s Singles Betting Preview

By Craig Ellenport
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Betting

U.S. Open Women’s Singles Betting Preview

By Craig Ellenport
Patriots coach Bill Belichick watches players practice at the team’s OTAs.
Fantasy

Don’t Ask Bill Belichick for Fantasy Advice

By Craig Ellenport
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