Pat Bryant Won't Return on Saturday, Ruled Out with a Concussion

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant (concussion) won't return in Saturday's AFC Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills after being diagnosed with a concussion. Bryant took a hit during the team's opening drive and was quickly diagnosed with a concussion by the team's medical staff. The 23-year-old finishes Saturday's playoff game with three […]

Josh Allen to Play at Less Than 100%, but Will Have no Limitations

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (foot) is battling three separate ailments, and he will not be at 100% when the Bills take on the Denver Broncos to open the Divisional Round on Saturday. Still, he is not expected to have any limitations, according to NFL reporter Cameron Wolfe. Allen visited the blue medical tent multiple times […]

John Harbaugh, New York Giants Finalize Five-Year Deal to be Head Coach

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants have officially finalized a five-year deal to make him the team's newest head coach and the first domino to fall in this year's coaching cycle. Harbaugh had been fired from the same position with the Baltimore Ravens after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and […]

Courtland Sutton a Strong Play in Fantasy Playoff Leagues

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton, making his 2026 playoff debut on Saturday, will face a Bills defensive unit missing three of their starters, including Jordan Poyer and Maxwell Hairston in the secondary. A similarly banged-up Buffalo defense saw Jacksonville wide receiver Parker Washington put up 107 yards and a touchdown in a back-and-forth Wild […]

RJ Harvey Faces Plus Matchup in Playoff Debut

Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey makes his playoff debut on Saturday against a Bills defense that ranked 26th in the NFL against fantasy running backs in the regular season. Down the stretch, in particular, Buffalo's defense was viewed as a run funnel, with teams finding more success on the ground than through the […]

Ty Johnson Inactive for Divisional Round

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (ankle) will be inactive when the Bills face the Broncos to kick off the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday. Johnson, who missed the team's Wild Card win over the Jaguars with an ankle injury, was able to return to practice on Thursday in a limited capacity, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Rams vs. Bears Sunday Night Showdown

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! What a thrilling first week of the NFL Playoffs we had, with multiple games that involved comebacks, including the Bears, who play in tonight's matchup. The Rams had a close call against the Panthers as well. Hopefully, throughout the Divisional round of the playoffs, we can continue to get some banger matchups. […]

Curtis Samuel Will Play in Divisional Round

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (elbow), who was officially activated from Injured Reserve on Friday, will be active for the Divisional Round on Saturday against the hosting Denver Broncos, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Samuel was listed as questionable on the final injury report on Thursday. The 29-year-old will be active for the […]

Ed Oliver Will Play Limited Reps Against Broncos

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (biceps, knee) won't be 100% for the Divisional Round game on Saturday against the Denver Broncos and will play limited reps, but the Bills think "a rusty Ed is better than most," according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. Oliver could also be wearing a brace on his […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Expected to Return to Steelers in 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who will be a free agent in March, is not expected to return to the team next season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. After the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans on Monday night in the Wild-Card round, long-time head coach Mike Tomlin resigned after 19 years […]

Dolphins to Have Second Interview With Jeff Hafley for Head-Coaching Job

The Miami Dolphins are scheduling in-person head-coaching interviews for early this week and will talk with Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for the second time, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hafley has a head-coaching interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday and is also drawing interest for the same position with the Las […]

Packers Working on Extensions for Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst

The Green Bay Packers are working on contract extensions for both head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst, each of whom is headed into the final year of his current deal, league sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sources say they would be surprised if the Packers don't work out extensions with both […]

Giants Still on Track to Finalize Deal With John Harbaugh

The New York Giants are still on track to officially hire former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh as their next head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Both sides are still trying to work out what is expected to be a five-year deal worth around $100 million, which would make him […]

Sam Darnold has Not Thrown Since Thursday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (oblique) has not thrown a football since he hurt his oblique at practice on Thursday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Seahawks think, but don't know, that he will be fine to start Saturday night's Divisional Round contest against the San Francisco 49ers. Backup Drew Lock took the reps […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Divisional Round Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to the Divisional Round of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Divisional Round start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting lineup decisions for players like RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Davante Adams, and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Divisional Round Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the next round of the NFL postseason. If you are new here, this matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article will look at the best and worst matchups of the week, diving into each game on the slate. While standard fantasy leagues are complete, managers can still join several playoff competitions, […]

Divisional Round Betting Picks: Player Props and Anytime Touchdowns (2026)

The Wild Card Round is behind us, and the NFL playoffs march forward. The Divisional Round is traditionally the time when true contenders make their Super Bowl statements. With just three weeks left in the NFL season, the time to make player prop bets is officially winding down. However, every week, there are NFL games […]

Updated Divisional Round PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football

There's still time to compete in DFS and fantasy football contests, so make sure to take advantage of your last few chances! As always, we're here to assist with our Divisional Round fantasy football PPR rankings for all positions. In the rankings below, you can find out where fantasy options for the second round of […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Divisional Weekend Main Slate

What a first round! Is there any way this weekend can top what we saw out of last week's six-gamer? The odds are in, as the Divisional Round is widely viewed as the best full weekend of football the NFL offers. We're looking at a solid mix of veterans and youth showcasing this weekend, so […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Divisional Round (Premium Content)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This article will help you identify players to include in your cash game lineup, enabling you to save money and allocate it to premium options. Remember […]

Brandin Cooks a Boom/Bust Dart Throw Going into Divisional Round

Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks was traded from the New Orleans Saints to Buffalo late in the 2025 season. In his five regular-season games with the Bills, Cooks caught five of 11 targets for 114 yards. The 32-year-old deep threat has seven receptions on 11 targets for 159 yards in the last two […]

Jayden Higgins Could Lead Texans in Targets Against Patriots

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins could be the team's leading receiver and target earner in their Divisional Round matchup on Sunday versus the New England Patriots, with top wideout Nico Collins (concussion) sidelined by a concussion that he suffered in Monday night's Wild-Card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 23-year-old was Houston's third […]

Troy Franklin a Boom/Bust Low-End WR Going into Playoffs

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin took a pretty big leap forward in his second NFL season in 2025, catching 65 passes on 104 targets for 709 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games after posting a 28-263-2 line in 16 games as a rookie in 2024. Franklin was the team's second leading receiver […]

Can Bo Nix Do Enough to Beat Bills in Divisional Round?

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix set a new career high with 3,931 passing yards in his second year as the Broncos' full-time starting QB, but he had four fewer touchdown passes in the same number of games (17). The 25-year-old ran for fewer yards (356), too, while scoring one more TD (five). Nix heads into […]

Kyle Monangai Trending Down Going into Divisional Round

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai had a strong first year in the NFL despite being a seventh-round selection out of Rutgers. Monangai had 169 rushing attempts for 783 yards and five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, adding 18 catches for 164 yards on 30 targets through the air. The 23-year-old was at his […]

Caleb Williams on the Rise After Leading Another Improbable Comeback

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was a top-10 fantasy signal-caller in his second year in the NFL, and although it wasn't always pretty, he has his team one win away from the NFC Championship. Williams led the Bears back from down 21-3 at halftime to beat the Green Bay Packers on Wild-Card weekend, throwing for […]

A.J. Brown's Future in Philly Up in the Air?

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said "nothing is impossible" regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown's future with the Philadelphia Eagles. Rapoport adds that if the Eagles want to trade Brown this offseason, they can certainly do so, although they'd be taking a salary cap hit. "It's hard to find great players in the NFL, and A.J.'s a […]

Jake Tonges Set for TE1 Duties Against Seattle

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges will be a legitimate top-five TE option for fantasy managers in playoff leagues for the Divisional Round on Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks, following George Kittle's torn Achilles tendon in the Wild-Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The last time Kittle sat out with an injury on […]

Blake Corum to Maintain Backfield Split in Divisional Round?

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum split time more evenly with backfield mate Kyren Williams down the stretch of the regular season, and that near-even timeshare continued in the Wild-Card win over the Carolina Panthers last Saturday. Corum had 11 carries for 45 yards and added two catches on two targets for 13 yards. […]

Hunter Henry Remains One of Top Patriots Pass-Catchers

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry showed up on this week's injury report with a knee injury, but he was ultimately cleared and shouldn't have any limitations in Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans. Henry finished the regular season as the second-leading receiver for the Patriots with 87 receptions for 768 yards […]