Cole Hartwell

Editor, Fantasy Football Desk

Cole Hartwell is the editor of Fantasy Football Desk: Cole reviews the stories our automatic fact-checks hold back and handles every correction. The job is simple: take each NFL headline and answer the question fantasy managers actually care about: what does this change for my lineup?

Cole follows injury reports, depth-chart moves, snap counts and target share across all 32 teams during the season. On the site you’ll find Cole’s weekly Waiver Wire, Start/Sit and Injury Roundup columns, along with breaking news written with a fantasy angle.

How Cole works

  • Every story is checked against its original sources before publishing. Sources are linked at the bottom of each article.
  • Articles are drafted with AI. Stories that pass every automatic check are published; the rest wait for editor review. Read our Editorial & AI Policy.
  • Mistakes get fixed fast and marked with a visible “Updated” note. Corrections Policy.

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“Cole Hartwell” is the pen name used by the editor of Fantasy Football Desk.

Latest from Cole Hartwell

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Kyle Pitts scores two touchdowns in Week 6 loss to Bears

Pitts caught five of seven targets for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

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Luther Burden: Eight catches for 95 yards in Week 6 win

The Bears wide receiver secured all eight of his targets for 95 yards in a 31-23 win over the Falcons.

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Tyler Shough: Four TDs in Week 6 win

Shough threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.

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Drake Maye, Romeo Doubs connect on 42-yard TD to put Patriots up 7-3

Drake Maye found Romeo Doubs for a 42-yard touchdown to give the Patriots a 7-3 lead over the Jets on Sunday.

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J.J. McCarthy's Week 6 performance sparks Giants QB debate

J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in relief, but Giants coach John Harbaugh has not named a Week 7 starter.

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MarShawn Lloyd injury update: exits medical tent, looked at by trainer in Week 6

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd is dealing with an injury in the first quarter of the Week 6 game against the Cowboys.

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Omar Cooper Jr. posts 103 yards and a score in Week 6

New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. had six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Patriots.

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Daniel Jones remains Colts starting QB after turnover-filled loss to Titans

Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Daniel Jones will remain the starting quarterback despite the team's 2-4 start.

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Davante Adams injury update: on sideline with trainers Sunday vs. Cardinals

Davante Adams limped to the sideline Sunday and is with trainers during the Rams' game against the Cardinals.

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Dalton Kincaid injury update: Questionable to return Sunday with ribs injury

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is questionable to return in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders after heading to the medical tent and locker room.

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Caleb Williams throws TD to Colston Loveland on opening drive in Week 6 return

Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a touchdown on the Bears' first drive in his return from a hamstring injury.

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Kenneth Walker scores twice, Chiefs lead Chargers 19-3 at halftime

Walker rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns as the Chiefs built a 19-3 halftime lead over the Chargers.

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Ladd McConkey injury update: being evaluated for head injury in Week 6 vs. Chiefs

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is being evaluated for a head injury on Sunday.

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Jason Kelce tailgates with Chiefs fans before Travis Kelce's game vs Chargers

Jason Kelce was in Kansas City on Sunday, joining Chiefs fans at a tailgate before Travis Kelce and the Chiefs took on the Chargers.

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J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston in second New York Giants game

J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of the Giants' Week 6 game against the Saints.

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J.J. McCarthy remains Giants QB3 as John Harbaugh keeps Week 7 starter under wraps

John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 7 after J.J. McCarthy led a comeback bid against the Saints in Week 6.

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Aaron Rodgers TD throw cuts Steelers' deficit to 16-10 vs. Bucs

Rodgers connected with Darnell Washington for a 5-yard score early in the fourth quarter.

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Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues

Philadelphia fell to 2-4 with Hurts on injured reserve, and three more Eagles were hurt during the game.

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J.J. McCarthy leads comeback but Giants fall to Saints; QB questions linger

J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in relief of Jameis Winston, but the Giants lost to the Saints.

14 hr ago
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J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston as Giants QB vs. Saints

The Giants made a quarterback change with the Saints in control on Sunday.

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