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 […]

Jay Ajayi an OK Option at Best This Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is an OK option this weekend in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings boast an elite defense, so Ajayi might have a hard time finding room to run. That being said, quarterback Nick Foles likely won't be asked to carry the team, so Ajayi may […]

Nick Foles Has a Tough Matchup Ahead

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is facing a tough matchup in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings feature an elite defense, and Foles has been struggling to keep the offense moving even against mediocre defenses lately. Out of the four starting quarterbacks left, Foles probably has the lowest ceiling and the […]

Yadier Molina Plans to Retire After the 2020 Season

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina plans to retire after the 2020 season. "Three more years, that's it," said Molina. He signed a three-year, $60 million extension that begins with the 2018 season, and if he sticks to his word, it'll be the last contract he signs. Molina is still a very effective backstop, putting […]

Luke Weaver Has Put On About 15 Pounds

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver has "bulked up" by adding about 15 pounds this offseason. Weaver is expected to take on a much larger role in the St. Louis starting rotation this season, so he made a plan to bulk up in order to keep him from wearing down later in the season. […]

Tommy Pham Working On His Speed

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has reportedly spent the offseason working on his speed. The outfielder's goal is to be a 30-30 player in 2018. He was successful in 25 of his 32 steal attempts last season but seems extremely motivated to reach 30 this time around. Pham is an excellent fantasy outfielder.

Cardinals Bullpen is "Good Enough"

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak recently stated that his team's bullpen was "good enough." The Cardinals were reported to have interest in Tampa Bay's Alex Colome, but it seems that interest was overstated. They have also tempered their interest in Greg Holland. For now, it looks like Luke Gregerson may open the season […]

Alex Reyes Expected to Begin Throwing Bullpen Sessions Soon

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) has lost 10 to 15 pounds this winter and will begin throwing live bullpen sessions in about a week. Reyes missed all of 2017 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he's expected to be ready to join the Cardinals rotation in May. He's a sneaky late-round pick […]

Luke Voit Working in the Outfield

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luke Voit has been taking fly balls in the outfield this offseason in hopes to increase his versatility. Voit started 12 games in left field in 2006 while he was in Double-A, so it's not a brand new thing for him. Voit is trying to crack the Opening Day roster, […]