Patriots Employ Bend-But-Don't-Break Defense

The New England Patriots defense allowed 366 yards per game in 2017, which was 29th in the league, but they also gave up just 18.5 points per game, which was fifth fewest in the league. In their last 14 games, the Patriots defense has given up 21 or more points just twice. They also lead […]

Alshon Jeffery Will Face Yet Another Strong Cornerback in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was no stranger to elite cornerback play this season, and he'll get to deal with it yet again in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Jeffery will face off against Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore for most of Sunday's snaps. While Jeffery did not record a single 100-yard game this season […]

Zach Ertz Faces a Tough Matchup In Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz faces a tough matchup in the New England Patriots defense this Sunday in the Super Bowl. He is still Zach Ertz, though, and that always makes for a good option at tight end. The Patriots defense only allowed four tight ends to reach 50 yards this season, with 68 […]

Corey Clement Could Have a Sneakily Good Game in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement could be a darkhorse for some nice production in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Clement has carved out a role as the team's third-down and passing-play back. If the Eagles were to fall behind early on Sunday, they would undoubtedly go all out in trying to get back […]

LeGarrette Blount Will Play a Specific Role in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount will be playing a very specific role in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Since the emergence of Jay Ajayi as the feature back, Blount has taken on a goal-line/short-yardage role. He's very much set in that role, though, as Ajayi has only rushed once inside the five-yard line since […]

Jay Ajayi a Good Choice at Running Back in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is a strong choice at the running back position for Super Bowl 52 against the New England Patriots. The Eagles offense has relied heavily on Ajayi in the playoffs, and there's no reason to think that will change. Barring injury or a game that quickly gets away from the […]

Ryan Shazier Released From Hospital

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (spine) was released from The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Thursday after having spinal-stabilization surgery in December. He'll continue with outpatient work, and he posted a picture on Instagram showing him standing with a brace on one leg. Shazier suffered a potentially career-threatening spinal injury against the Bengals in December, […]

Nick Foles Looking Like a Serviceable Quarterback Option in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will certainly be the second best quarterback playing in the Super Bowl, but he should be a serviceable option this Sunday. Foles has had two huge games and two mediocre games since taking over for the injured Carson Wentz (knee). Foles threw seven touchdowns in 71 pass attempts in the two […]

Malcolm Butler Is Good To Go

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (flu) arrived late to Minnesota this week after dealing with an illness. "They told me I just had some flu-like symptoms and just needed to rest up a little bit," Butler said after the team's first practice of the week. "I'm good to go." Butler was limited in practice […]

Several Eagles Starters Dealing With Illnesses

Several Philadelphia Eagles players are dealing with illnesses with only a few days to go before the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Tim Jernigan and cornerback Ronald Darby both missed Thursday's media availability. Linebacker Mychal Kendricks said, "I'm getting over it right now. It's like a cold, dude. I don't know. The whole team has it, […]

Travis Kelce Has Confidence In Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is looking forward to playing with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2018 after the team traded Alex Smith to the Redskins this week. "Yeah, without a doubt. I feel like Patty Cakes can come in and roll the dice on anybody," Kelce told NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano and Brian […]

Jordan Howard Looking Forward To Less Predictable Offense

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard is looking forward to a less predictable offense under new head coach Matt Nagy in 2018. The offense last season under head coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains ranked third to last in the league with 287.4 yards per game, and they were dead last with 175.7 […]

Tom Brady Practicing Wednesday

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) practiced with black tape on his right hand Wednesday, according to AFC practice pool reporter Nicki Jhabvala. Brady was removed from the team's injury report last week, and he'll be all systems go for the Super Bowl against the Eagles this Sunday. After torching both Tennessee and Jacksonville, […]

Tom Brady Ready To Add To His Legacy

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be vying for his sixth championship and the third in his last four seasons this Sunday against the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Brady has been on fire all postseason, throwing five touchdowns with zero interceptions and 627 passing yards in two games. The 40-year-old will go up […]

Rob Gronkowski Presents Matchup Nightmare For Eagles

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be the Eagles toughest defensive assignment for this Sunday's Super Bowl. The Eagles allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends during the regular season, but they have rarely faced the caliber of tight end that is Gronk this season. Philadelphia was burned on the […]

Can James White Repeat Last Year's Super Bowl Performance?

New England Patriots running back James White is only one year removed from 139 total yards and 14 receptions in the Patriots Super Bowl comeback last season against the Falcons. This season, White has returned to his complementary role, receiving only 43 carries all season for 171 yards. The veteran running back presents a change […]

Jaron Brown Could Move On In Free Agency

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent wide receiver Jaron Brown is expected to receive a decent deal in free agency. The special teamer turned starting receiver may not re-sign with the Cardinals, which would put his fantasy value in flux until he finds a new team. However, were Brown to stay in Arizona, he should be considered […]

Dwayne Allen Not Worth A Play Against Eagles

New England Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen is not expected to be heavily involved in the Patriots offensive game plan for this Sunday's Super Bowl. Allen caught two passes for 26 yards in the AFC Divisional Round against the Bills but has been non-existent this season. He has only one touchdown catch on the season […]

Rex Burkhead Will Be Touchdown-Dependent Option For Super Bowl

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will be a sleeper red-zone target for the Patriots this Sunday when they face the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Burkhead will have a tough test going up against an Eagles defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. But Burkhead, when […]

Dion Lewis Will Be Super Bowl X-Factor For Patriots

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will go up against an Eagles defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing runners during the regular season. Other than allowing 103 yards to Ezekiel Elliott in Week 17, the Eagles have not allowed a single player more than 96 rushing yards in a game […]

Chris Hogan A Fantasy Darkhorse For Super Bowl

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan will head into Super Bowl Sunday as somewhat of a forgotten man. With the postseason emergence of Danny Amendola, a very talented receiver in Hogan is flying under the radar. Hogan battled injuries all season and has struggled getting back into the flow of the Patriots offense despite […]

Danny Amendola Rides Hot Postseason Into Super Bowl

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola will have plenty of eyes on him in the Super Bowl after posting 18 receptions for 196 yards and two touchdowns during this season's playoffs. Amendola has replaced receiver Julian Edelman as quarterback Tom Brady's preferred target in the intermediate passing game, and Amendola has delivered. Health has always been […]

Brandin Cooks' Speed Tips Scales In Patriots Favor On Offense

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks will be one of the few offensive threats with the speed to make a big-time play against the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Quarterback Tom Brady will continue to try and move the chains with quick, decisive throws, but he should take some shots down the field […]

Andrew Luck "Very Close" to Resuming Throwing Routine

After taking time off in Europe for treatment on his surgically repaired shoulder, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is "very close" to resuming a routine throwing regimen, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Hopefully this is the first positive sign of many for Luck, who is being given a great opportunity to flourish under […]

Todd Monken To Be Full-Time Offensive Coordinator

Todd Monken, previously the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach, will serve as the full-time offensive coordinator in 2018, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. However, Koetter will continue to call plays on offense during games. Offensive assistant Skyler Fulton has been promoted to receivers coach. Tampa ranked 18th in the NFL in 2017 with […]

Raiders Hiring Brian Callahan

The Oakland Raiders are hiring former Lions quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan as their quarterbacks coach, according to a source. Callahan is rising in the ranks of assistant coaches, and he'll be tasked with working alongside new head coach Jon Gruden to improve quarterback Derek Carr after his disappointing 2017 season. There's a good chance Carr […]

Benardrick McKinney Plans To Drop Weight

Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney plans to drop around 10 pounds in the offseason. McKinney posted 95 combined tackles in 2017 after recording 129 combined tackles in 2016, and he also recorded just three sacks. He's not much of a pass rusher, but McKinney is excellent in run defense and is a core player for […]

Baker Mayfield In Play For The Browns

After impressing during Senior Bowl practices this week, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is squarely in play for the Cleveland Browns at the top overall pick in this year's draft. Mayfield's skills on the field have left many to think that the Browns will have a debate between Mayfield and USC quarterback Sam Darnold with the […]

Browns Not Turned Off By Josh Allen's Senior Bowl Practices

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey insisted that Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's airball pass at Senior Bowl practice this week didn't faze him. NFL talent evaluators agreed that Allen was inconsistent in practice Wednesday, but he was more impressive in the red zone and during goal-line drills on Thursday. Despite Allen's inconsistencies (56.3 career completion […]

Jets Expected To Hire Rick Dennison

The New York Jets are expected to hire Bills former offensive coordinator Rick Dennison as their run-game coordinator/offensive line coach, according to a league source. The addition of Dennison for the Jets would be a positive development, as Buffalo was very successful on the ground in 2017 on their way to a playoff berth. However, […]