Case Keenum Set To Face Stiff Pass Rush

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum had the fourth best accuracy rate (69.2 percent) when under pressure in 2017, but he'll be facing the best pass-rushing team in the league in the NFC title game this Sunday. The Eagles had a total of 238 quarterback hurries and 81 hits this season. Keenum was good against pressure […]

Stefon Diggs To See A Lot Of Jalen Mills

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs will likely match up mostly with Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills in the NFC title game Sunday. Mills gave up an NFL-high nine touchdowns in coverage this year and was the only Eagles cornerback to allow a passer rating above 90.0 on the season. Diggs led all wide receivers in […]

Patriots Likely To Attack Jaguars Linebackers

The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady are likely to attack the middle of the field with tight end Rob Gronkowski and their running backs in the AFC title game. Jaguars linebackers Telvin Smith and Myles Jack are the primary pass defenders in the second level, and they allowed a combined 949 yards in […]

Tom Brady Wearing Gloves On Both Hands

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand), who jammed his throwing hand in practice Wednesday, was wearing gloves on both his hands on Thursday, which is not the norm for him. "Early in my career I tried using a glove on my throwing hand a little bit. It didn't go too well. I think it's […]

Falcons Looking To Extend Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the main focus of the offseason will be to work out a contract extension for quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan had high expectations coming off his 2016 MVP campaign, and he fell drastically short in 2017 with just 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian's first […]

Steve Sarkisian Being Retained By Falcons

As expected, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be retained for the 2018 season. In Sarkisian's first year replacing Kyle Shanahan, the Falcons offense took a step backwards. They ranked eighth in yards per game (364.8) but were 15th in points per game (22.1), and quarterback Matt Ryan […]

Luke Kuechly Won't Take Part In Pro Bowl

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will not participate in the Pro Bowl due to an undisclosed minor injury. It's Kuechly's fifth Pro Bowl selection, but he won't play in three straight due to injuries. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones will replace Kuechly. The Panthers linebacker played in 15 games in 2017 after sitting out nine games […]

Steelers Likely To Tab Randy Fichtner As New Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting to name Randy Fichtner as their new offensive coordinator, pending final approval of his contract. Fichtner has been a part of head coach Mike Tomlin's staff since the latter was hired to lead the Steelers back in 2007, serving as the team's quarterbacks coach for […]

More Coaches Interview For Cardinals Head Coaching Role

Atlanta's assistant coach Keith Armstrong as well as Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks are both going to interview for a second time with the Cardinals organization for the role of head coach. Both are strong candidates to take over the role from Bruce Arians, with results expected to be announced in the next few weeks. The […]

Todd Haley, Jeremy Bates In Running For Jets Offensive Coordinator Position

With the New York Jets firing offensive coordinator John Morton on Wednesday, former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley and Jets quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates are two potential replacements. Bates would make sense from a continuity standpoint and the fact that journeyman quarterback Josh McCown played well for the Jets in 2017 before his late-season injury. […]

Extension For Jadeveon Clowney On Horizon For Texans

A long-term contract extension for Houston Texans Pro Bowl outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is "on the horizon," according to new general manager Brian Gaine. Clowney is one of, if not the best, outside linebackers in the NFL, and he had a career-high 9.5 sacks and 20 tackles for losses in 2017. He is due $13.846 […]

Jarvis Landry Won't Give Dolphins Hometown Discount

Miami Dolphins impending free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry's agent, Damarius Bilbo, said his client will not give a hometown discount to the Dolphins in free agency. “It’s always going to be here. Take a discount? Absolutely not. This may be Jarvis’ first and last time to set himself up and his family up. He needs […]

Tom Brady Should Be OK

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) "should be OK" after jamming his throwing hand in practice Wednesday, according to a source close to Brady. Brady's hand may affect him a little bit this weekend against the Jaguars in the AFC title game, but probably not enough to affect his performance. The veteran signal caller […]

Rex Burkhead Set To Play Sunday Against Jaguars

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is expected to play this Sunday against the Jaguars, per CBSSports.com. Burkhead has not played since Dec. 17, as he is dealing with a knee sprain. He was proving to be the perfect complement to starter Dion Lewis with his ability to catch the ball out of the […]

Dion Lewis Could Be Key To Patriots Success

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will be a key offensive figure in their matchup against the Jaguars for the AFC Championship Game. The Jaguars have allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season despite the Steelers' Le'Veon Bell breaking free for some big plays last week. Lewis is having a […]

A Productive Chris Hogan Could Be Patriots X-Factor

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught a four-yard touchdown last week against the Titans. Hogan began the year on fire, catching five touchdowns in his first four games. But the injury bug caught up to Hogan midseason, and he just now is getting back into the rhythm of the offense. Now he will […]

Danny Amendola Has PPR Value Against Jacksonville

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola enjoyed his best game of the season last week, bringing in 11 receptions for 112 yards. Amendola continuously was open all over the field and made some huge first downs. This week he will take on a Jaguars defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing […]

Brandin Cooks Has Tough Matchup Against Jaguars

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks could have a tough time producing this Sunday against an elite Jaguars defense. The Jaguars were burned for 132 yards by the Steelers' Antonio Brown last week, but they allowed the fewest fantasy points to receivers during the regular season. Cooks will surely see plenty of Pro Bowl cornerback […]

Tom Brady Presents Jaguars Defense With Their Toughest Test

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got back on track last week, throttling the Titans defense for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Brady found receivers all over the field and the offensive line did a solid job keeping him clean in the pocket. This week he will face a Jaguars defense that does exactly what […]

Tom Brady Injures Hand At Practice

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand), who was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, jammed his throwing hand during practice. However, X-rays were negative for structural damage, according to a source. The Pats will likely take it easy with Brady the rest of the week, but the injury isn't serious to keep […]

Start Rob Gronkowski With Confidence

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will go up against an elite Jaguars defense this Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Gronkowski caught six passes for 81 yards and one touchdown last week against the Titans and is the healthiest he has ever been this late in the season. The Jaguars defense has been […]

Kyle Rudolph Will Be Red-Zone Threat Against Eagles

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph brought in five catches for only 28 yards in the Vikings thrilling win against the Saints. This week he will face a tough Eagles defense that has allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends during the regular season. Since Week 7, they have allowed only one […]

Marcedes Lewis Not A Fantasy Option Against Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis will go up against a Patriots defense that has not allowed a touchdown to a tight end since Week 6. Lewis does have five touchdown receptions this season, but three of those came in one game. The veteran tight end is the longest-tenured Jaguar, so he certainly will be […]

Jets Firing John Morton

The New York Jets will not retain offensive coordinator John Morton for the 2018 season. There has been consideration given to elevating quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinator, but sources say it's not a done deal. The Jets offense surprised many in 2017, from the emergence of wideout Robby Anderson to the surprising play […]

Dede Westbrook Could Surprise As Targets Leader In Jaguars Passing Game

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook has become a wideout that Blake Bortles can count on over the last two months. The rookie has been given an opportunity due to a litany of injuries to the Jaguars receivers and has filled in with some solid performances. Receiver Keelan Cole has become the downfield threat while […]

Marqise Lee A Risky Play Despite Favorable Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee caught three passes for 28 yards in the Jaguars win last week against the Steelers. Lee has 702 receiving yards this season, but his arrow has been pointing down the last month while he is recovering from an ankle injury. He has struggled getting back into the rhythm of […]

Keelan Cole Hopes To See More Targets Against New England

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole represents the Jaguars best big-play threat heading into the AFC Championship showdown against the Patriots. Cole caught only one pass last week against the Steelers, but it was a big one -- a 45-yard reception that split two Pittsburgh defenders. Those are the types of plays that have allowed […]

Allen Hurns Not Expected To Be Fantasy Factor This Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns caught one pass last week for 12 yards against the Steelers. It has been a tough season for Hurns, first with trade rumors in the preseason, then with injuries during the season and finally losing his place in the Jaguars receiving pecking order. He is a veteran receiver capable of […]

T.J. Yeldon's Role Could Increase Against Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon could see more opportunities after producing 77 total yards with one touchdown in the Jaguars shocker win over the Steelers. The veteran has been in and out of the lineup all season due to injuries and ineffectiveness but seized his chance last week. With star rookie Leonard Fournette working […]

Mike Munchak Declines Second Interview With Cardinals

Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak has turned down a second interview for the job of head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. This has moved Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores back into the mix. Until this situation gets resolved, the fantasy values of the various Cardinals players will remain in flux. However, regardless of what […]