Lane Johnson Ruled Out Against Seahawks

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday, according to sources. However, Johnson is expected to be ready to play in the Divisional Round next weekend if the Eagles advance. Johnson is one of the best right tackles in football, so his loss […]

Zach Ertz Cleared To Play Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (back, ribs) has been cleared to play in the wild-card game on Sunday against the Seahawks, according to a league source. Ertz is the team leader in both catches (88) and receiving yards (916), so having him on the field for the first playoff game is huge, even if […]

Five Strategies To Help You Win Fantasy Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware, or if you want redemption after a bad year, the fantasy football season isn't over just yet. As if the NFL playoffs weren't exciting enough, you can assemble a team of your own in the postseason and root […]

Chiefs Defense Playing Well Heading Into Playoffs

The Kansas City Chiefs Defense ranked 31st in total defense last season, and since 2013, no team entering the playoffs had allowed more points per game than the Chiefs (26.3). Steve Spagnuolo overhauled the 2019 defense in his first year on the job, and he wanted safety Tyrann Mathieu to be a chess piece at […]

Matthew Stafford Says He'll Be Ready For Offseason Program

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back), who missed the final eight games of the season with a back injury, said he currently feels really good physically and expects to be ready for the team's offseason program in March without any limitations. At the time of his injury in Week 9 against the Raiders, Stafford was […]

Eagles Optimistic That Zach Ertz Will Play

There is optimism surrounding Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (back, ribs) and whether he can play on Sunday in the wild-card game against the Seahawks, barring any surprises, according to sources. Ertz has passed some stringent tests but will need to pass more in order to play this weekend. He had a small cut […]

Tyson Ross Signs With Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed veteran starting pitcher Tyson Ross to a minor league deal on Friday. Ross will earn $1.75 million with $1.75 million more in incentives if he makes the big league roster. The right-hander made $5.75 million in 2019 with the Tigers but didn't pitch after May 10 with elbow and neck […]

James McCann Could Be Trade Bait

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann could be trade bait this offseason as the team looks to strengthen their bullpen. McCann, who was a first-time All-Star in 2019, is more expendable after the Pale Hose signed catcher Yasmani Grandal and first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion off the free-agent market. Grandal will be the primary catcher, […]

Nationals Agree With Starlin Castro

The Washington Nationals agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with second baseman Starlin Castro on Friday, according to a source familiar with the deal. He's expected to be the starter at the keystone with his new club. The 29-year-old (30 in March) hit .270/.300/.436 with a career-high 22 home runs, 68 runs and 86 […]

Baker Mayfield Must Prove Himself In 2020

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will be on the hot seat in 2020 after a disappointing sophomore campaign, especially after the team fired general manager John Dorsey and head coach Freddie Kitchens. Mayfield's completion percentage (59.4, down from 63.8 in his rookie season), TD-to-INT ratio (22:21, down from 27:14), yards per attempt (7.2, down from […]

Vikings Committed To Mike Zimmer

Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf issued a statement on Friday backing head coach Mike Zimmer going into the 2020 season and beyond. "We value Mike and Rick’s leadership and we have every intent of Mike continuing as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and Rick leading our football operations, next year and beyond," Wilf […]

Tom Brady's Demise Is Real

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady heads into the 2020 playoffs as one of the weaker signal-callers of the remaining 12 teams. But the numbers show that the six-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP and three-time NFL MVP is declining rapidly at 42 years old. He has the second lowest passer rating (88.0) […]

Vonn Bell, Marcus Williams Will Play Sunday

New Orleans Saints safeties Vonn Bell (knee) and Marcus Williams (groin) weren't listed on the final injury report for the wild-card game against the Vikings. Cornerback Eli Apple (ankle) has been ruled out, though. Bell and Williams being on the field is a downgrade for the Vikings entire offense, including quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back […]

Seahawks Defense Will Have Jadeveon Clowney, Quandre Diggs

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (abdomen) and safety Quandre Diggs (ankle) were not on the final injury report for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. It's great news for a Seattle defense getting back to full health to start the playoffs. It's also bad news for an injury-depleted Eagles offense that could […]

Jaron Brown, Mike Iupati Questionable Against Eagles

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown (knee, personal) and offensive guard Mike Iupati (neck) are both questionable for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. Brown is not expected to play, which would leave David Moore as the No. 3 wide receiver with Malik Turner (concussion) already ruled out. Don't ignore Moore as a […]

Malik Turner, Duane Brown Ruled Out

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Malik Turner (concussion) and left tackle Duane Brown (biceps, knee) have both been ruled out for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. With Turner out and Jaron Brown (knee, personal) also unlikely to play, it should be David Moore benefitting as the No. 3 behind Tyler Lockett and D.K. […]

Kalif Raymond Downgraded To Doubtful

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kalif Raymond (concussion) was downgraded to doubtful for the wild-card game against the Patriots on Saturday. Raymond wouldn't have been a realistic fantasy weapon even if he were healthy. A.J. Brown, Corey Davis and Tajae Sharpe should be the team's top three pass-catchers for wild-card weekend with Adam Humphries (ankle) also […]

Nelson Agholor Officially Out

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) didn't practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Agholor hasn't played since Dec. 1 and won't be a lock to return in the Divisional Round if the Eagles advance. With Agholor, Alshon Jeffery (foot) and DeSean Jackson […]

Zach Ertz, Lane Johnson Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (back, ribs) and right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) are both questionable for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Ertz was limited all week, but he could still be a game-time decision based on his pain tolerance while playing through cracked ribs and a lacerated kidney. Even if […]

Weather Could Play A Factor In Patriots-Titans Game

Winter storm Henry, which has been sweeping across the U.S., is set to hit New England on Saturday night when the Patriots and Titans will face off in the wild-card game. The storm has spilled mostly rain across the Midwest as it moves east, but it could develop into snowfall in the New England area […]

Mark Ingram On Track For Divisional Round

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he expects running back Mark Ingram (calf) to practice next week, and he's on track to play in the Divisional Round next Saturday. Ingram sat out in Week 17 and will have the wild-card weekend to rest up as well, so he should be fine to play […]

Miles Sanders Says He's Good For Wild-Card Game

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (ankle) said he is good to go for the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Sanders didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he returned to practice on Friday and should be active on Sunday. However, he's a bust candidate for DFS as the fourth highest-priced running […]

Mets Shopping Jed Lowrie, Dominic Smith

The New York Mets have discussed with teams the concept of taking second baseman Jed Lowrie and first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith as part of a joint package in a trade. Lowrie is injury-prone and will make $10 million in 2020, while Smith doesn't have a clear path to regular playing time and is out of […]

Angels Agree With Jason Castro

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $6.85 million deal with catcher Jason Castro on Thursday night, according to sources. Castro will join Max Stassi as the Angels backstops for 2020, and they should both split playing time pretty evenly throughout the season. Castro, 32, is known as more of a defensive catcher, but […]

Eddie Jackson Receives Four-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth $58.4 million with safety Eddie Jackson on Friday, according to his agents. He'll receive $33 million in total guarantees and $22 million fully guaranteed. The $14.6 yearly average is the highest at his position. The 26-year-old fourth-round pick out of Alabama in 2017 has […]

Tom Brady's Future With New England In Question

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and the team haven't discussed any contract talks since August, and his future is in wait-and-see mode with a wild-card game coming up against the Titans on Saturday. Will Saturday be Brady's final home game or final game with the Patriots period? Only time will tell, but the 42-year-old […]

Tre'Davious White Won't Follow DeAndre Hopkins

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White said he won't necessarily follow Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins all over the field in the wild-card game on Saturday. "I don’t think it’s going to be a one-on-one matchup," White said. "There are 11 guys on the field. Whenever he comes lined up to the left side, I’ve […]

Zach Ertz Has Decent Chance To Play

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (kidney, rib) has a decent chance to play in the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Sunday, according to a source. "He really wants to play in this football game," head coach Doug Pederson said. However, he hasn't been cleared for contact and will get more tests on Saturday […]

Chargers Committed To Anthony Lynn

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said he remains committed to head coach Anthony Lynn despite a 5-11 season in 2019. “I like the culture here,” Telesco said. “I like the foundation that’s been built. I love our head coach. … There’s nobody else that I want to go into battle with than (Lynn).” […]

Wild Card Round Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding In DFS

The 2019 NFL regular season may be over, but fantasy football will continue into the postseason. If your teams disappointed you in season-long leagues, here's your chance to start the new year right and win some (or all) of your money back. Most of the fantasy action in the playoffs will be through DFS tournaments, […]