LeGarrette Blount Will Play a Specific Role in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount will be playing a very specific role in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Since the emergence of Jay Ajayi as the feature back, Blount has taken on a goal-line/short-yardage role. He's very much set in that role, though, as Ajayi has only rushed once inside the five-yard line since […]

Jay Ajayi a Good Choice at Running Back in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is a strong choice at the running back position for Super Bowl 52 against the New England Patriots. The Eagles offense has relied heavily on Ajayi in the playoffs, and there's no reason to think that will change. Barring injury or a game that quickly gets away from the […]

Nick Foles Looking Like a Serviceable Quarterback Option in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will certainly be the second best quarterback playing in the Super Bowl, but he should be a serviceable option this Sunday. Foles has had two huge games and two mediocre games since taking over for the injured Carson Wentz (knee). Foles threw seven touchdowns in 71 pass attempts in the two […]

Michael Martinez Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Cleveland Indians utility player Michael Martinez underwent surgery this week to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was performing agility exercises in his native Dominican Republic when he was injured. Rehabilitation for a ruptured Achilles usually takes at least six months, so Martinez's entire 2018 season is in jeopardy right now. He had signed a […]

Several Eagles Starters Dealing With Illnesses

Several Philadelphia Eagles players are dealing with illnesses with only a few days to go before the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Tim Jernigan and cornerback Ronald Darby both missed Thursday's media availability. Linebacker Mychal Kendricks said, "I'm getting over it right now. It's like a cold, dude. I don't know. The whole team has it, […]

2018 Early Bullpen Outlooks - American League East

Baseball season is almost back, but before that comes fantasy baseball draft season. In this series of articles to be published over the next several weeks, we will look into the bullpens of all 30 teams, taking a look at closers, setup men, and other bullpen arms in the process. Some teams have roles already […]

Preston Claiborne Signs Minor League Deal With Indians

Right-handed pitcher Preston Claiborne has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians, which includes an invitation to spring training. Claiborne appeared in just one game last season at the major league level, but he pitched well in Triple-A. In 38 Triple-A appearances, he put up a sparkling 1.89 ERA. The 30-year-old will be […]

Jay Ajayi Limited in Friday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday. Ajayi started out the week as a full participant on Wednesday, but then got in just limited work on Thursday and Friday. With the Super Bowl still over a week away, Ajayi's mid-week downgrade is very likely nothing to worry about. He'll […]

Kenjon Barner Not Practicing; Nelson Agholor Working as Kick Returner

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenjon Barner did not practice on Thursday. The reason is unknown so far. Barner plays a bit role on offense as the fourth running back, but he's a key part of special teams as the kick returner. In his place, wide receiver Nelson Agholor was practicing with the special teams unit, […]

Dannell Ellerbe Practicing on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring) is practicing on Thursday. Ellerbe missed the NFC Championship Game against the Vikings, but the fact that he's practicing with more than a week to go before the Super Bowl makes it seem like he should be ready to go on Feb. 4. Ellerbe coming back would be […]

Cowboys Don't Want to Use the Franchise Tag on DeMarcus Lawrence

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that the team does not want to have to use the franchise tag on impending free-agent defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. "Our first goal is to sign him to a long-term deal, obviously," Jones said. "To me, the only reason you use a franchise tag is to hopefully […]

Dez Bryant Called Out By Stephen Jones

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones called out wide receiver Dez Bryant again on Thursday, saying, "I think he needs to understand that it’s not something that’s just affecting him, it does affect his teammates." Jones called Bryant "a distraction" a few days ago and is clearly not trying to take that back. Owner […]

Cowboys Want to Sign DeMarcus Lawrence to a Long-Term Deal

The Dallas Cowboys have made it clear that they want to sign defensive tackle DeMarcus Lawrence to a long-term deal this offseason. Lawrence is set to become a free agent, but the team can keep him around by using the franchise tag if a long-term deal cannot be reached. “Our first goal is to sign […]

Cowboys Hire Kris Richard

The Dallas Cowboys hired former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard as their defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator. Richard was let go by the Seahawks this offseason after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. He'd worked as Seattle's defensive coordinator since 2015, but was a defensive […]

Kris Richard Discussing a Coaching Position With Cowboys

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard was reportedly in Dallas on Sunday discussing a coaching position with the Dallas Cowboys. Richard was fired from Seattle after the Seahawks failed to make the playoffs this year for the first time in six seasons. Rod Marinelli is the current Cowboys defensive coordinator and doesn't seem at […]

Zach Ertz Catches Eight Passes in the NFC Championship Game

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz caught all eight of his targets on Sunday, gaining 93 yards. Ertz played a masterful game, running perfect routes and getting wide open even against the elite Minnesota Vikings pass defense. Ertz is a key member of the Eagles offense, especially with Nick Foles under center, and he'll need […]

Torrey Smith Comes Up Big in the NFC Championship Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith finally showed up to an Eagles game on Sunday, catching five of his seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown. Smith caught a 41-yard touchdown on a flea-flicker play in the third quarter, more or less putting the game away for the Eagles. It was an unexpectedly great […]

Nelson Agholor Catches Three Passes on Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor caught three of his four targets in the NFC Championship Game, gaining 59 yards. The majority of his yardage came on a 42-yard catch, without which he would have had an incredibly disappointing game. He's now failed to reach 60 yards receiving in five games in a row. Meanwhile, […]

Alshon Jeffery Scores Two Touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery scored two touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game, coming down with all five of his targets for 85 yards. Jeffery scored a long 53-yard touchdown in the second quarter then came down with a red-zone score in the fourth. It was an impressive showing by the wide receiver, one […]

LeGarrette Blount Scores a Touchdown Despite Limited Work

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount only had six carries in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, but he was able to gain 21 yards and score a touchdown. Blount took a distant back seat to Jay Ajayi, who handled 15 more touches than Blount did, but Blount was the one to reach the end zone. His […]

Jay Ajayi Totals 99 Yards in the NFC Championship Game

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi totaled 99 yards in Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He carried the ball 18 times for 73 yards and caught all three of his targets for 26 yards. The 21 touches were the most in Ajayi's Eagles career, topping his previous high of 18 that he set the […]

Nick Foles Destroys The Vikings in the NFC Championship Game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles shocked the world and destroyed the Minnesota Vikings elite pass defense in the NFC Championship Game, completing 26 of 33 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns. Foles completed four passes of at least 20 yards on Sunday, including a 53-yard touchdown to receiver Alshon Jeffery and a 41-yard touchdown to […]

Randal Grichuk "Not Thrilled" About Being a Fourth Outfielder

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk is reportedly "not thrilled" with the idea of being a fourth outfielder in 2018. With the Cardinals acquiring outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the Marlins and already employing Dexter Fowler and Tommy Pham, there simply isn't room for Grichuk to have a starting role next season. The source points out that […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Likely to be Franchise Tagged

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence is likely to be franchise tagged by the team if the two sides are unable to come up with a long-term deal. The impending free agent recorded 14.5 sacks and forced four fumbles in 2017. After a slow start to his career, Lawrence flourished, grading as Pro Football Focus' […]

Zach Ertz a Decent Option Despite a Tough Matchup

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is a decent fantasy option in the NFC Championship Game. Despite a tough matchup against an elite Minnesota Vikings defense, Ertz is likely to be involved enough in the offense to put up a decent at worst fantasy day. Ertz is a true difference maker on the field and […]

Torrey Smith More Likely to Bust Than Boom This Week

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith is not a great option in this weekend's NFC Championship Game. Smith is a boom-or-bust fantasy wide receiver, and against an elite Minnesota Vikings defense, he's significantly more likely to bust than he is to boom. Anyone putting Smith in a lineup is praying for a desperation throw from […]

Nelson Agholor Not a Great Championship Weekend Option

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is not a strong fantasy option in the NFC Championship Game this weekend. With Agholor and the Eagles taking on the Minnesota Vikings and their elite defense, it's quite possible if not probable that the Eagles passing game will be shut down. They'll be forced to rely on the […]

Alshon Jeffery Has a Difficult Matchup for Championship Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery won't have much room to work in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jeffery will be competing with Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes as well as with Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. Jeffery is still a key part of the Eagles passing game, it's just that the Eagles passing […]

Corey Clement Not an Option for Championship Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement is not a DFS or playoff-pool option for the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Clement did see more of the field last week than most people expected, showing up on a lot of third downs, but he still didn't do enough to promote any kind of […]

LeGarrette Blount is Touchdown-Dependent Again This Week

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is a low-ceiling option for the NFC Championship Game. He'll only be fantasy relevant if he scores a touchdown, as he's almost certain to not rack up too many yards. Given the struggles of the Philadelphia offense combined with the strengths of the Minnesota defense, the Eagles will again […]