Tom Brady Officially Announces Retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement in a statement on Tuesday. "This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other […]

49ers Plan To Turn To Trey Lance In 2022

The San Francisco 49ers plan remains to turn to first-round quarterback Trey Lance in 2022. The 49ers have a ton of respect for what Jimmy Garoppolo was able to do in taking the team far in the postseason this year, but they are expected to trade him this offseason. Lance's rookie year was a roller […]

Washington Preparing To Make A Run At A QB

The Washington Football Team is preparing to take a big swing at a quarterback this offseason, according to team sources. Washington has just quarterback Taylor Heinicke under contract for 2022 and more than $40 million of salary cap space to work with and the 11th overall pick in the draft to potentially dangle in a […]

Tyler Higbee Suffers MCL Sprain

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) was forced to exit early during Sunday's victory in the NFC Championship game. It was reported earlier that Higbee avoided serious injury, but that might not be the case. Head coach Sean McVay revealed Higbee suffered an MCL sprain during the victory. The organization is considering him […]

Jim Harbaugh Has Interest In Vikings Head Coaching Job

The Minnesota Vikings continue to search for a head coach following the departure of Mike Zimmer. Although, they might not have to search for much longer as Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has serious interest in the head coaching job. Harbaugh is one of many candidates to interview for the head coaching vacancy. However, his […]

Raiders Have Faith In Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is expected to remain with the organization for the 2022 season. He has one year left on his contract, which led to rumors he could be moved in the offseason. However, new head coach Josh McDaniels said that he believes this team can win with Carr under center. The […]

Adam Stenavich Promoted To Offensive Coordinator

The Green Bay Packers promoted Adam Stenavich to offensive coordinator on Monday. Stenavich served as the team's offensive line coach for the Packers in 2019 and 2020 and added the duties of run-game coordinator this past season. He helped running backs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon become only the second RB duo in team history […]

Giants Planning To Retain Patrick Graham As D Coordinator

The New York Giants are planning to retain respected defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for head coach Brian Daboll's new coaching staff if Graham doesn't secure a head-coaching job elsewhere, according to sources. Graham has already interviewed for the Minnesota Vikings head-coaching job and is still in the running. He has been the team's defensive coordinator […]

Giants Don't Think Daniel Jones' Neck Will Be An Issue

New York Giants owner John Mara said that the team's medical staff has every confidence that quarterback Daniel Jones' neck won't be an issue moving forward. Mara and new head coach Brian Daboll also believe in Jones as the guy under center for the Giants, but it remains to be seen if they'll pick up […]

Likely A Matter Of Time Before Tom Brady Retires

It's likely a matter of time before Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announces his retirement. Reports surfaced last Saturday that Brady was going to retire after 22 years in the NFL, but Brady's denials have been tentative. The 44-year-old has accomplished more than any single player in the history of the league, and […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Have Offseason Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) is expected to have surgery on his right thumb as soon as it can be scheduled. Garoppolo was dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb and dealt with pain during the playoffs on every throw. He'll likely be looking at a four- to six-week recovery after he […]

Tyler Higbee Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee), who was injured in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, appears to have avoided any significant damage, according to a source. However, his availability for the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals in two weeks is up in the air and will […]

C.J. Uzomah Has MCL Sprain

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the MRI exam on tight end C.J. Uzomah's knee was "encouraging," and he is dealing with an MCL sprain. Uzomah has a chance to be ready for the Super Bowl in two weeks against the Los Angeles Rams. The 29-year-old came down awkwardly on his left knee […]

Cam Akers Returns To NFC Title Game

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) returned to Sunday's NFC Championship matchup versus the 49ers. The 22-year-old briefly exited with a shoulder issue and was labeled as questionable to return. However, with L.A. looking to advance to the Super Bowl against the Bengals, Akers should get plenty of work for the remainder of […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Doesn't Do Much In Loss To Cincinnati

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire finished with six carries for 36 yards during the AFC Championship loss to Cincinnati. He also added a catch for four yards. The sophomore was relegated to a lesser role behind Jerick McKinnon, who had 12 attempts for 65 yards and three receptions for 30 yards. Nevertheless, the […]

Jerick McKinnon Leads Chiefs In Rushing On Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon finished with 12 carries for 65 yards during the overtime loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. He also added three catches for 30 yards. The 29-year-old wasn't much of a factor during the regular season. However, he stepped things up during the playoffs and was one of the most […]

Cam Akers Questionable To Return Versus San Francisco

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship game against San Francisco. Before the injury, Akers was having a solid outing, accumulating 31 yards off six carries. Nonetheless, an official update regarding his status moving forward should come soon. However, if Akers can't make it back, Sony […]

Tyler Higbee Questionable To Return For NFC Championship

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship game against the 49ers. The veteran sustained an undisclosed injury in the first quarter, possibly to his knee, and needed assistance to leave the field. It certainly doesn't look like a promising situation, so DFS managers shouldn't be surprised if […]

Patrick Mahomes Unable To Lift Chiefs To Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes finished with 275 yards, three touchdowns, two picks, and a fumble during the nerve-racking AFC Championship loss to Cincinnati. He also added three carries for 19 yards. The former MVP was on fire to begin the game. However, he cooled off in the second half and couldn't find the […]

Nick Bosa Playing On Sunday Night

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa will play on Sunday night against the Rams. Bosa was listed on the injury report earlier in the week because of a personal matter but did practice on Thursday and Friday. The 24-year-old was instrumental in helping lift the Niners past the Packers during the Divisional-Round, finishing with […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Out For NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship against the Rams. The 26-year-old sustained a sprained ankle during Saturday's snowy Divisional-Round win over Green Bay and practiced sparingly throughout the week. Fortunately, Elijah Mitchell (knee) will play, with JaMycal Hasty listed behind him on the depth chart. However, […]

Luke Getsy To Serve As Bears New Offensive Coordinator

The Chicago Bears are hiring former Packers assistant Luke Getsy as its new offensive coordinator. Getsy most recently spent his last three seasons in Green Bay, where he served as the quarterback coach and passing coordinator. He will play a pivotal role in the development of Justin Fields, the No. 11 pick of the 2021 […]

Josh McDaniels Hired By Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as its new head coach. McDaniels was one of the most sought-after coaching candidates for years by a number of teams after spending over a decade in New England, helping the Patriots capture six Super Bowls during his tenure. The 45-year-old will have his […]

C.J. Uzomah Out For The Rest Of The AFC Championship

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) will not return to Sunday's AFC Championship versus Kansas City. The 29-year-old failed to bring in either of his two targets before eventually hopping off the field on one leg in the first half. Fortunately, the belief is that Uzomah suffered an MCL sprain, so if Cincy makes […]

Darrel Williams, Tyrann Mathieu Active For AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (toe) and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (concussion) are officially active and will play in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams was inactive for last Sunday's Divisional-Round win versus the Buffalo Bills but is all systems go against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion […]

Rams Looking To Bring Back Odell Beckham Jr.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to receive offers from various clubs during the offseason. However, Beckham's current team will certainly look to keep him, and with the salaries of Jared Goff, Todd Gurley II, and DeSean Jackson coming off the books, the money will be there to potentially make it […]

Conference Championships Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Fantasy Football Matchups Analysis

There are just three games left in the NFL season as we enter the Conference round of the playoffs. Like last week, we have two matchups between teams that faced each other for the first time. Understanding how the games went the first time (or second in the case of the 49ers and Rams) is […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Conference Championship: Break The Slate

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! The Divisional Round of the playoffs gave us what was perhaps the greatest overall weekend of NFL football in history. This Sunday's Conference Championship games will have a tough time living up to what we witnessed a week ago, but possess more than their fair […]

FanDuel NFL Conference Championships DFS Lineup Picks - Daily Fantasy Football

This week is Championship Weekend! In just about 36 hours, we will know who is playing in the Super Bowl and we are in for an exciting two game slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my Conference Championship daily fantasy football lineup picks for FanDuel. These lineups can vary from higher-priced […]

Conference Championship NFL DFS Stacks for FanDuel, DraftKings

Welcome back to another week of DFS stacks. What a weekend we had in the Divisional round with three underdogs pulling off upsets and the Bills coming a few seconds away from completing the underdog sweep before Patrick Mahomes crushed the hopes of dreams of Western New York. With this week being the Conference Championship […]