Troy Franklin Inactive for AFC Championship

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (hamstring) is officially inactive for the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the visiting New England Patriots, according to Mike Klis of 9 News. Franklin injured his hamstring early in the Divisional Round win against the Buffalo Bills and never returned. He was limited in practice all week, but […]

Daronte Jones to Interview for Commanders Defensive-Coordinator Position

Minnesota Vikings defensive passing-game coordinator Daronte Jones will interview with the Washington Commanders on Sunday for their vacant defensive-coordinator position, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Jones has interviewed for several defensive-coordinator jobs around the league this cycle, including the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, before they filled their openings. Jones […]

Titans Request to Interview Mike Rutenberg for Defensive-Coordinator Job

The Tennessee Titans have requested to interview Atlanta Falcons defensive pass-game coordinator Mike Rutenberg for their defensive-coordinator position, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Rutenberg has a long history working with new Titans head coach Robert Saleh, most recently coaching the linebackers with the New York Jets when Saleh was the head coach there. […]

Titans Interviewing Dino Vasso for Defensive-Coordinator Job

The Tennessee Titans are interviewing Houston Texans defensive backs coach Dino Vasso for their vacant defensive-coordinator job, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Vasso's mentors, Texans DC Matt Burke and Cleveland Browns DC Jim Schwart, have been pushing hard for Vasso behind the scenes. Vasso has held various coaching roles around the […]

George Holani, Cam Akers to be Used in Backup Roles on Sunday

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Seattle Seahawks running backs George Holani and Cam Akers are expected to be used in backup roles in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, with some work expected for each player. Zach Charbonnet (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Divisional Round win over the […]

Klint Kubiak a Prime Candidate for Raiders Head-Coaching Job

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Las Vegas Raiders' head-coaching search should come into focus after Sunday. Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is a prime candidate to become the Raiders' next head coach after a strong first interview, according to multiple league sources. Denver Broncos pass-game coordinator Davis Webb is also mentioned in league […]

Anthony Lynn Interviews for Browns Head-Coaching Job

Washington Commanders run-game coordinator Anthony Lynn interviewed on Saturday night in Florida for the Cleveland Browns' head-coaching job, league sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lynn met earlier in the day with the Buffalo Bills for their head-coaching job as well. Former Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco is working for the Browns as […]

Packers Hire Jonathan Gannon as Their Defensive Coordinator

The Green Bay Packers are hiring former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as their next defensive coordinator on Sunday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cardinals fired Gannon following the 2025 season after three years at the helm. He will take a step back as defensive coordinator and will have big shoes […]

Evan Engram Stuck in a Reduced Role for AFC Championship?

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram has continued to occupy a smaller role throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. As a result, he's difficult to trust ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship game. Engram finished the regular season with a modest 50 catches, 461 yards, and one touchdown, ranking as the TE29 in full-PPR […]

Elijah Arroyo Not a Likely Contributor for NFC Championship?

Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (knee) has been activated from injured reserve, but it's unlikely that he'll have a major role in his return to action against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. In his last five regular-season games before getting hurt, the rookie had caught just two passes for 10 yards, and he […]

Seahawks Defense Pitted Against Elite Offense

The Seattle Seahawks defense/special teams has been playing phenomenally, but the unit will get a tough matchup in the form of the Los Angeles Rams during Sunday's NFC Championship game. It should be an exciting divisional battle between arguably the best offense and the best defense in the NFL. Seattle's defense ranked first in fantasy […]

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

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to the two Conference Championship games! This matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article will look at the best and worst matchups of the week.  There are only four teams remaining in the hunt for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The New England Patriots […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Conference Championship Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to the Championship Round of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Conference Championship Round start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting lineup decisions for players like Rhamondre Stevenson, RJ Harvey, Davante Adams, Kenneth Walker III, and more -- and how their matchups project for the […]

Patriots Defense Up Against Backup Quarterback

The New England Patriots defense/special teams will be tasked with slowing down a Denver Broncos offense led by backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham during Sunday's AFC Championship game. After Bo Nix (ankle) was ruled out for the playoffs, Denver named Stidham its starter, even though he didn't attempt a pass during the regular season. By all […]

Conference Championship Betting Picks: Player Props and Anytime Touchdowns (2026)

Well, we finally made it. Championship Sunday is here! Four teams remain, and only two will advance to Super Bowl LX. Several interesting story lines should lead to a fun weekend of football. With only two games on the schedule, the cupboard is looking a bit bare in the player prop market. However, there are […]

Bo Nix Sidelined for 12 Weeks With Broken Ankle

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks as he recovers from surgery on his broken ankle, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Nix suffered the injury during last week's Divisional Round win overthe Buffalo Bills and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs. The second-year […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Conference Championships Main Slate

We're almost there, RotoBallers! Only one more playoff slate before we get to the Super Bowl and another one of our beloved NFL seasons comes to an end. My participation in cash games has ended with only two games on the slate, but this write-up will attempt to give help and strategy toward both cash […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Patriots vs. Broncos Conference Championships

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had another great weekend of playoff football. Is it just me, or have these playoffs been astronomically better than past years? That's even coming from someone who doesn't have a team in the playoffs this season. Last week, the Patriots made easy work of the Texans without Nico Collins, and the […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Rams vs. Seahawks Sunday Night Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This is the second game for our Conference Championship! You can see my picks for the AFC Conference Championship here. We get a conclusion to an epic trilogy for our NFC Conference Championship, so let's dig into this slate and get started! To cap off the night, we have a great battle […]

NFL Conference Championship Betting Picks and Props for Novig

And then there were four! We are down to the semifinal round of the NFL playoffs, and we have two fantastic matchups on tap for Sunday. The NFC has two juggernauts facing each other for the third time this year, with the winner of the rubber match heading to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the AFC […]

Updated Conference Championship PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football

There are just a few opportunities left to compete in fantasy football and DFS, and as always, we're here to assist with our Conference Championship fantasy football PPR rankings for all positions. In the rankings below, you can find out where fantasy options for Round 3 of the NFL playoffs, like Davante Adams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Kyren […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

Only four teams remain in the fight for Super Bowl 60! Many of you are still competing in fantasy and DFS contests, and our projections are here to help. Below, view our Conference Championship fantasy football projections for all positions. These projections can help you visualize how players are expected to perform. Navigate the table below […]

Rashid Shaheed's Impact Likely Contained to Special Teams

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed was largely responsible for putting last week's Divisional Round rubber match with the 49ers out of hand from the jump, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown in a game that was never close. The play marked Shaheed's third special teams score since being acquired from the New Orleans […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Unlikely to Find Much Running Room Against New England

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin should continue to be the primary change-of-pace back behind rookie RJ Harvey, with J.K. Dobbins remaining on Injured Reserve after a week of limited practices. In Denver's Divisional Round win over a Bills team that came into the playoffs with one of the worst run defenses in the league, […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Could be Critical to Broncos' Success in AFC Championship

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is coming off his best performance of the season after leading the team with eight receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown in last Saturday's overtime win over the Bills. If the Broncos and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham are to have any success moving the ball against an […]

Tyler Higbee the Potential Odd Man Out Against Seattle

Los Angeles Rams veteran tight end Tyler Higbee has seen his usage and productivity decline in each of his three games since returning from an ankle injury in Week 18. In his first game back after missing nearly two months of action, he led the team in receiving yards and scored his third touchdown of […]

Terrance Ferguson Looking to Regain Late-Season Form

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson recorded a touchdown in each of his final two regular-season games. After missing two weeks with a hamstring injury, he returned for last week's Divisional Round win over the Bears and was targeted five times. Unfortunately, he was able to collect only one of those looks, finishing […]

Wink Martindale Interviewing for Jets Defensive-Coordinator Job

The New York Jets were scheduled for an in-person interview with Wink Martindale for their defensive-coordinator job, sources told Connor Hughes of SNY. Although the Jets have interviewed seven other candidates for the job, Martindale is considered a favorite for the position. He has previously served as the DC in the NFL with the New […]

Cam Akers, Velus Jones Jr. Elevated to Active Roster

The Seattle Seahawks elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship contest against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Zach Charbonnet (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in last weekend's Divisional Round win over […]

Patriots Activate Mack Hollins From Injured Reserve

The New England Patriots activated wide receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen) from Injured Reserve on Saturday ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Despite the fact that Hollins was activated, he's still questionable to play against the Broncos. The 32-year-old veteran was put on IR […]