Tom Brady, Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Limited

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) and running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) were all limited in practice Wednesday. Brady's hand injury is unlikely to be serious, and he'll be out there for the AFC title game against the Jaguars. Brady picked the Titans apart in the Divisional Round, but it […]

Adam Thielen Misses Practice Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (back) did not practice Wednesday. The seriousness of Thielen's lower back injury is unknown, but we'll probably have more updates coming. There's a chance the Vikes are just giving him some rest ahead of the NFC title game against the Eagles. Thielen disappointed in the touchdown category this year […]

Malcolm Mitchell Won't Come Off Injured Reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) will not be activated off Injured Reserve, meaning he'll be inactive for the rest of the postseason, according to a source. Chronic knee problems kept Mitchell from playing all of the 2017 season. He has two years left on his rookie deal, but he's unlikely to be […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) is expected to take part in practice Wednesday, according to a source. It's a good sign for his availability against the Patriots in the AFC Championship on Sunday. Fournette was also involved in a minor car accident Tuesday, but he was uninjured. He aggravated his ankle injury […]

Bears Considering Todd Downing To Coach Quarterbacks

The Chicago Bears are considering former Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing as their next quarterbacks coach. Texans quarterbacks coach Pat O'Hara is also under consideration for the job. Downing, 37, was Oakland's offensive coordinator in 2017 after spending the last two years as the QBs coach working with Derek Carr. Although Carr took a big […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Likely to be Franchise Tagged

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence is likely to be franchise tagged by the team if the two sides are unable to come up with a long-term deal. The impending free agent recorded 14.5 sacks and forced four fumbles in 2017. After a slow start to his career, Lawrence flourished, grading as Pro Football Focus' […]

Dolphins Hire Eric Studesville As Running Backs Coach

The Miami Dolphins hired former Broncos assistant head coach/running backs Eric Studesville as their new running backs coach/run-game coordinator Wednesday. Studesville and head coach Adam Gase worked together with Denver under Josh McDaniels and John Fox. Studesville will get to work with promising runner Kenyan Drake and Damien Williams in 2018. Based on what Drake […]

Zach Ertz a Decent Option Despite a Tough Matchup

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is a decent fantasy option in the NFC Championship Game. Despite a tough matchup against an elite Minnesota Vikings defense, Ertz is likely to be involved enough in the offense to put up a decent at worst fantasy day. Ertz is a true difference maker on the field and […]

Torrey Smith More Likely to Bust Than Boom This Week

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith is not a great option in this weekend's NFC Championship Game. Smith is a boom-or-bust fantasy wide receiver, and against an elite Minnesota Vikings defense, he's significantly more likely to bust than he is to boom. Anyone putting Smith in a lineup is praying for a desperation throw from […]

Nelson Agholor Not a Great Championship Weekend Option

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is not a strong fantasy option in the NFC Championship Game this weekend. With Agholor and the Eagles taking on the Minnesota Vikings and their elite defense, it's quite possible if not probable that the Eagles passing game will be shut down. They'll be forced to rely on the […]

Alshon Jeffery Has a Difficult Matchup for Championship Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery won't have much room to work in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jeffery will be competing with Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes as well as with Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. Jeffery is still a key part of the Eagles passing game, it's just that the Eagles passing […]

Corey Clement Not an Option for Championship Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement is not a DFS or playoff-pool option for the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Clement did see more of the field last week than most people expected, showing up on a lot of third downs, but he still didn't do enough to promote any kind of […]

LeGarrette Blount is Touchdown-Dependent Again This Week

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is a low-ceiling option for the NFC Championship Game. He'll only be fantasy relevant if he scores a touchdown, as he's almost certain to not rack up too many yards. Given the struggles of the Philadelphia offense combined with the strengths of the Minnesota defense, the Eagles will again […]

Jay Ajayi an OK Option at Best This Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is an OK option this weekend in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings boast an elite defense, so Ajayi might have a hard time finding room to run. That being said, quarterback Nick Foles likely won't be asked to carry the team, so Ajayi may […]

Nick Foles Has a Tough Matchup Ahead

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is facing a tough matchup in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings feature an elite defense, and Foles has been struggling to keep the offense moving even against mediocre defenses lately. Out of the four starting quarterbacks left, Foles probably has the lowest ceiling and the […]

Brian Schottenheimer Hired As Seahawks Offensive Coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new offensive coordinator Tuesday. Mike Solari was also named the new offensive line coach. Schottenheimer most recently served as the Colts quarterbacks coach the last two seasons, but he previously was an offensive coordinator with the Jets from 2006-2011, with the St. Louis Rams from 2012-2014 and […]

Stefon Diggs Riding High Heading Into Battle With Eagles

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has certainly seen an increase in popularity this week. After making national news by scoring the game-winning 61-yard touchdown last week against the Saints, Diggs will look to keep the good times rolling against the Eagles. The Eagles defense has allowed the 14th most fantasy points to opposing receivers […]

Adam Thielen's Lack Of Touchdowns Hurts His Value Against Eagles

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has had a career season with 91 receptions and 1,276 yards, including 74 receiving yards last week in the Vikings wild win against the Saints. But Thielen has only four touchdowns this season and has not caught a touchdown since Dec.10. He has been a go-to receiver for quarterback […]

Jerick McKinnon Has Sleeper Upside For Championship Weekend

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon will look to make it two straight playoff games with a touchdown when the Vikings take on the Eagles in the NFC Championship game. McKinnon punched in a 14-yard score last week against the Saints but will go up against an Eagles defense that has allowed the second fewest […]

Latavius Murray To Face Stifling Eagles Defensive Front

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray will have a tough matchup Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC Championship game. It will be tough sledding against a defensive unit that has allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Up until the Cowboys' Ezekiell Elliott's 103 yards in Week 17, the […]

Case Keenum Will Have Tough Test Against Eagles Defense

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum will head into the NFC Championship game against the Eagles with his confidence at an all-time high. Keenum was playing solid football last week against the Saints but it was in the final moments where he really shined in helping create the Minnesota Miracle. He has a career-high 22 touchdown […]

Steve Sarkisian Expected To Return

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is expected to return in 2018 with full confidence from head coach Dan Quinn and his staff. The Falcons took a notable step back in 2017 with Sarkisian in his first full year as the coordinator after the departure of Kyle Shanahan. Quarterback Matt Ryan's numbers were expected to […]

Cardinals Putting In Second Interview Requests

The Arizona Cardinals are putting in second interview requests for their head coaching position Tuesday. Among those expected to get a call are Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak and Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo. With so much still in flux, it is still uncertain what the fantasy values of the various Cardinals players will […]

Cliff Avril Intends To Keep Playing

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (neck) intends to play again in 2018 despite missing most of the 2017 season with a career-threatening neck ailment. "Right now it's all about recovery. I had surgery. I'm in the process of recovering. It's a long process, a long journey. When I get to the end of that, […]

Leonard Fournette Involved In Car Accident

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette was involved in a minor car accident Tuesday when his car was rear ended. Fournette was fine and was able to drive home after the accident. Of greater concern for Fournette's availability in the AFC title game against the Patriots is the ankle that he aggravated in the […]

Some Steelers Limited Partners Want Mike Tomlin Out

According to a report from ProFootballTalk, there are some Pittsburgh Steelers limited partners who want a coaching change. Long-time head coach Mike Tomlin has caught the ire of plenty of Steelers fans after his team failed to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, as many had sky-high expectations for the […]

Browns Interviewing Ben McAdoo For Offensive Coordinator Position

The Cleveland Browns are interviewing former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Tuesday. McAdoo's tenure with the Giants didn't end well, as he went 2-10 this past season and caught fire for benching long-time starting quarterback Eli Manning. Despite the rough season, McAdoo has had plenty of […]

Ben Roethlisberger Backs Todd Haley On Radio Show

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was asked on his radio show on Tuesday whether he wanted offensive coordinator Todd Haley back in 2018. Roethlisberger responded by saying, "The least amount of change the better. We don't want to have big changes because we're right there, we're on the cusp...We feel we have some great things […]

Titans Not Worried About Marcus Mariota's Development

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson remains confident that quarterback Marcus Mariota is the right guy for the gig, and Robinson isn't too worried that the team will have yet another head coach guiding the offense in 2018. “Marcus is a pretty resilient guy. He’s a very mentally tough guy,” Robinson said of Mariota. “He […]

Titans To Interview Matt LaFleur

The Tennessee Titans will interview Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur for their vacant head coaching position, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. LaFleur was working under the tutelage of impressive young Rams head coach Sean McVay in 2017, and he also worked with him in Washington. It would be an outside-the-box hire, […]