49ers Defense Faces No. 2 Offense

The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit has a challenging game against the high-octane Philadelphia Eagles offense. The Eagles rank No. 2 in scoring and No. 3 in total offense. They do a good job protecting the football; Jalen Hurts has only thrown six interceptions all year. However, they rank slightly below average in terms of […]

Robbie Gould A Strong Start In NFC Championship

After kicking four field goals in each of the first two rounds of the playoffs, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould remains a quality starter in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly allows 19.5 points per game on average, which is the sixth-fewest, but only 0.2 points per game fewer than the […]

George Kittle A Solid Starting Option In NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle could be a focal point of the Niners' passing game in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the Divisional Round, the 29-year-old was involved in 26% of the 49ers' completions and 44% of the passing yards. The Eagles are also an incredibly formidable defense, and […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has Poor Matchup In NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a poor matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The Eagles allow the fewest passing yards per game and the fewest per attempt. Opposing wide receiver units average 19.3 fantasy points per game, the eighth-fewest. The Cowboys presented a challenge to the 49ers offense […]

Brock Purdy A Poor Quality Start In NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy faces the top pass defense in the league in the NFC Championship Game. The Philadelphia Eagles have only 175.9 passing yards per game in the regular season and playoffs, the fewest. They have also allowed the fewest yards per attempt, the fewest estimated points (EPA), and the ninth-fewest passing […]

Keenan McCardell Interviews For Bucs OC Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have interviewed Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell for their opening as offensive coordinator. The 53-year-old has spent the past two seasons with two different head coaches in Minnesota as well as four seasons as the Jaguars wide receivers coach before that. His work with Justin Jefferson and company has been […]

Chargers Interview Thomas Brown For Offensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Chargers have interviewed Rams assistant head coach and tight ends coach Thomas Brown for their vacant offensive coordinator spot. Brown has now met with the Chargers and Commanders for their offensive coordinator openings and the Houston Texans for their head coaching vacancy. He has yet to actually call plays while under Sean […]

David Sills V Signs Reserve Deal With New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V signed a reserve/futures deal with the Giants on Thursday. The 26-year-old played over 43 percent of snaps in each of the first five games of the season and accumulated 106 yards on 11 receptions with no touchdowns. Once the bigger-name receivers like Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and […]

Buccaneers Interview Jim Bob Cooter For Offensive Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have completed an interview with Jim Bob Cooter to possibly replace Byron Leftwich as the team's offensive coordinator in 2023. He's been an assistant in the NFL since 2009 with his most recent stints as passing-game coordinator for the Jaguars last season and offensive coordinator with the Lions for three seasons. […]

Vikings Interview Brian Flores For Defensive Coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores for their defensive coordinator opening on Thursday. Flores is still in the running for the head-coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals, but if he doesn't get that job, the Vikings could hire him to run their defense in 2023. Minnesota is looking to […]

Chargers Interview Luke Steckel For OC Job

The Los Angeles Chargers interviewed Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Luke Steckel for their offensive coordinator position on Thursday. The Chargers are also expected to interview Greg Olson and Zac Robinson for the position after firing Joe Lombardi following their early playoff exit. Steckel is the son of long-time NFL assistant Les Steckel, and he […]

Eric Bieniemy Drawing Coordinator Interest

Highly respected Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains very much in the running to be the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, according to league sources, but the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens want to discuss openings for their offensive coordinator position. Bieniemy has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator the last five years, and […]

Dan Quinn Staying In Dallas

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn informed interested teams that he is staying in Dallas for the 2023 season, according to sources. Quinn was a top head-coaching candidate for the Arizona Cardinals and had also interviewed for the head-coach openings with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, but his heart is in Dallas, where he […]

Ejiro Evero, Mike Kafka Finalists For Texans Head Coach

The Houston Texans announced on Wednesday that they completed second interviews with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head-coaching position. Evero has interviewed for all five head-coaching openings this offseason after leading the Broncos defense to a strong showing in 2022 in his first year […]

DeMeco Ryans A Top Candidate For Broncos Head Coach

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has emerged as a top candidate to become the Denver Broncos' next head coach. However, according to a source, former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and former Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell remain in the mix. If the Broncos want to interview […]

Deebo Samuel Given Another Limited Tag

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle) was listed as limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week. Samuel missed three games towards the end of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries, so this is something to keep an eye on, but it would be a surprise if Samuel […]

Mecole Hardman Limited Again Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday. Hardman has been out since Week 9, but he has a chance to return this weekend in the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Getting the 24-year-old back for the big […]

Patrick Mahomes Practices In Full Again

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) took part in a full practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Even after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Mahomes hasn't missed any practice time and is fully expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in […]

Elijah Mitchell Misses Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. This is back-to-back days that Mitchell has been sidelined from practice due to a groin issue. He has joined fellow back Christian McCaffrey (calf) on the sideline for both practices. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into […]

Christian McCaffrey Remains Sidelined On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) remained on the sideline for Thursday's practice. This is now back-to-back practices that McCaffrey has missed due to a minor calf issue. The organization doesn't believe the injury is serious, so this could just be them being extremely cautious with their star back. The 26-year-old will play […]

Hayden Hurst Limited During Thursday's Practice

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) was able to get through a limited practice session on Thursday. The 29-year-old missed three weeks in December due to a calf injury. It's possible that he re-aggravated the injury, which is not a good sign heading into the weekend. Hurst hasn't been a consistent fantasy option this […]

Panthers Hire Frank Reich As Head Coach

The Carolina Panthers have decided to hire Frank Reich as their new head coach. The ex-Colts coach was let go mid-season after Indianapolis disappointed right out of the gate this season. Despite that, Reich has been fairly successful throughout his career. Although, this Panthers roster is much less talented than the roster he had during […]

Colts To Interview Raheem Morris Again

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will have his second interview for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching position at the end of this week, according to a source. Morris has also interviewed for the Denver Broncos' head-coaching position. He went 17-31 in three seasons as the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 4-7 […]

Sean Payton Doesn't Have Second Interview Lined Up

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was a favorite to land one of the five openings at head coach this offseason, but it doesn't seem a like second interview is coming for him at this point. However, he's scheduled to interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. Payton has already interviewed with the […]

Seahawks Expect To Re-Sign Geno Smith

When asked if the Seattle Seahawks are expected to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, general manager John Schneider said, "Yeah, we do." Smith had a Pro Bowl-caliber season in 2022 and led Seattle to the playoffs in the first year after the team traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. In addition […]

Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Miss Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (knee) and Alex Cappa (ankle) did not take part in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. Williams is dealing with a dislocated kneecap and didn't play in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, Cappa suffered an ankle injury in the regular season […]

A.J. Brown Removed From Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hip) was removed from the team's injury report on Wednesday after tweaking his left hip in the blowout win over the division-rival New York Giants in the Divisional Round. The Eagles didn't need Brown much in their 38-7 victory, and he disappointed his fantasy managers with only three receptions […]

Mecole Hardman Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Andy Reid said Hardman "feels better than he did the last couple of weeks." If Hardman is able to return for the first time since getting hurt in Week 9, it will be the first time the […]

Patrick Mahomes Feeling Good

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) put in a full practice on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the field without a limp after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Saturday. "It's feeling good so far," Mahomes said. ""I felt better than I thought I […]

Jets Hire Nathaniel Hackett As Offensive Coordinator

The New York Jets hired former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to sources. Hackett previously called plays for the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars, where he worked with current Jets head coach Robert Saleh. He was widely revered during his time as the Green Bay Packers offensive […]