Charles Cross Questionable to Return vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross (foot) exited during the third quarter of Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the San Francisco 49ers. He was taken to the locker room and is officially listed as questionable to return. Cross has been terrific when healthy, and he was rewarded with a four-year, $104.4 million extension earlier this […]

Christian McCaffrey Returns Following Brief Exit

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) exited with a stinger during the third quarter of Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the Seattle Seahawks. He was briefly listed as questionable to return, but he checked back into the game midway through the third quarter. The superstar running back took multiple hits throughout the first […]

Jake Tonges Injures Foot, Questionable to Return

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (foot) exited during the third quarter of Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the Seattle Seahawks. He is officially listed as questionable to return. Tonges suffered the injury following an incomplete pass, and he was seen trying to test his foot on the sideline. At the time of his […]

Jarrett Stidham to Start AFC Championship Game

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham is expected to start next Sunday's AFC Championship game, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. He takes over for Bo Nix (ankle), who is done for the playoffs after suffering a broken bone on the second-to-final play of Saturday's Divisional Round victory. Stidham hasn't attempted a regular-season pass since 2023, […]

Zach Charbonnet Questionable to Return Against 49ers

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) exited during the second quarter of Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the San Francisco 49ers. He is officially listed as questionable to return. Charbonnet suffered the injury while being tackled by Dee Winters and Eric Kendricks. At the time of his departure, he had five carries for 20 […]

Falcons Hiring Kevin Stefanski as Head Coach

The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Stefanski reportedly flew to Atlanta for his second interview on Saturday, and the team signed him to a contract before he could leave the city. The 43-year-old was recently fired by the Cleveland Browns after six years […]

Bo Nix Suffers Broken Bone in Ankle, Done for Playoffs

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) suffered a broken bone in his ankle during Saturday's Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Sean Payton. Nix has been ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs. This is shocking news out of Denver, as Nix's injury wasn't immediately evident during the Broncos' […]

Ed Oliver Questionable to Return on Saturday

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee) is questionable to return in Saturday's AFC Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos. Oliver was activated from the Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game after being out since Week 8 with a torn bicep. The 28-year-old did not record a stat before exiting Saturday's game with a […]

Packers Sign Head Coach Matt LaFleur to Multi-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers have signed head coach Matt LaFleur to a multi-year contract extension, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. There had been plenty of speculation about LaFleur's future after Green Bay lost in the Wild Card Round, but this new contract ensures that he'll remain with the Packers for several years to come. […]

Ricky Pearsall Active for Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is officially active for Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the Seattle Seahawks. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. Pearsall returns to action following a two-game absence. Injuries bothered him throughout most of the regular season, limiting him to just 36 catches, […]

Sam Darnold Officially Active for Saturday's Divisional Round Game vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (oblique) is officially active for Saturday's NFC Divisional Round game versus the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old injured his oblique during Thursday's practice and hasn't thrown since then. According to Brady Henderson of ESPN, Darnold did not come out for early warmups with the rest of the team. It's also […]

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%, 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, Giants Finalize Five-Year Deal

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 […]