Byron Young Expected to Play in NFC Championship

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young (knee) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday with a nagging knee issue, but head coach Sean McVay still expects Young to play in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. The 27-year-old should be back on the practice field on Friday, but […]

Seahawks "Optimistic" Charles Cross Can Play in NFC Championship

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that left tackle Charles Cross (foot) "is good," and that the team is "optimistic for the game" on Sunday in the NFC Championship against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. The Seahawks' injury report doesn't really reflect Macdonald's statements, though, as the 25-year-old […]

Sam Darnold Limited Again on Thursday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited in practice again on Thursday, according to Seahawks PR. Darnold suffered an oblique injury in practice a week ago, but he played through the injury in the blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round last Saturday night. Head coach Mike Macdonald said earlier […]

Dolphins Need to "Find Our Guy" at Quarterback

New Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said it is a priority for the organization to make sure it has the proper infrastructure in place for whenever they "find our guy" at QB, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. "We need to get the quarterback situation in place, but we're not going to do it […]

Nick Chubb Not Expected to Return to Texans in 2026

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb, who will be a free agent in March, won't be returning to the team for next season, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Dare Ogunbowale will also be a free agent, but he has a better shot at potentially re-signing for backfield depth. Chubb began the […]

Troy Franklin Still Not Practicing in Full

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (hamstring) put in another limited practice on Thursday, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Franklin suffered a hamstring injury in last weekend's victory over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the playoffs and is now questionable to play against the New England Patriots in Sunday's AFC Championship […]

J.K. Dobbins Stays Limited on Thursday

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) was limited in practice again on Thursday for the second straight day this week, according to DenverBroncos.com's Aric DiLalla. Dobbins' 21-day practice window was opened on Wednesday, but he would need to be activated to the 53-man roster to play in the AFC Championship game on Sunday against […]

Pat Bryant Upgrades to Full Practice on Thursday

Denver Broncos rookie Pat Bryant (concussion) improved to a full participant in practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Bryant had three catches for 32 yards in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills despite only playing three snaps on offense […]

Ravens Hire Jesse Minter as Their Head Coach

The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their head coach on Thursday, signing him to an undisclosed five-year contract, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Minter visited with the Ravens on Wednesday and will now reunite with the team he coached for from 2017 to 2020. The 42-year-old was […]

FBI Investigating the Death of Colts Owner Jim Irsay

The FBI is investigating the death of Jim Irsay, the former owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay died on May 25, 2025, due to cardiac arrest while vacationing in Beverly Hills at the age of 65. The FBI recently began investigating the cause of his death after obtaining a federal grand jury subpoena requesting records […]

AJ Barner Could See Playing Time Reduction in the NFC Championship Game

Across 17 games in the 2025 regular season, Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner set career-highs across the board with 52 receptions for 519 yards and six touchdowns on 68 targets. However, the 23-year-old was held without a catch and earned zero targets in Seattle's NFC Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers. Barner […]

Cooper Kupp Trending Upwards Heading into NFC Championship Game

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp had one of the least impactful regular seasons of his career in 2025, recording 47 receptions for 593 yards and two touchdowns on 70 targets across 16 games. However, the 32-year-old had one of his better performances in Seattle's NFC Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers, hauling […]

Drake Maye Facing Difficult Matchup for Turnover Issues in AFC Championship

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has led his team to victory in each of his first two postseason starts, completing 58.9% of his pass attempts for 447 yards and four touchdowns along the way. However, ball security has been a major concern for the 23-year-old, as he has taken 10 sacks, thrown two interceptions, […]

Matthew Stafford's Health Status Improving Ahead of NFC Championship Game

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford did enough to lead his team to victory, but did not have his best performance in the Divisional Round against the Chicago Bears. The 37-year-old completed 20 of 42 pass attempts (47.6%) for 258 yards without finding the end zone, and also took four sacks. However, it's worth noting […]

Sam Darnold Battling Injury, Matchup Concerns Heading into NFC Championship

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (oblique) is currently battling an oblique injury as his team prepares to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. The 28-year-old reportedly plans to play through the ailment, just as he did in Seattle's Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers. However, Darnold did […]

Mack Hollins Returns to Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen) returned to practice on Thursday, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Head coach Mike Vrabel said the team wouldn't open Hollins' 21-day practice window on Wednesday, but they did so a day later. It's good news for the veteran 32-year-old pass catcher, who has been […]

2025 RotoBaller NFL Challenge Winners on Fleaflicker - And The Champion Is...

The 2025 fantasy football season is in the books! What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy football is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 540 teams, […]

Falcons Choose Tommy Rees for Offensive-Coordinator Role

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons to become their offensive coordinator, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski didn't waste much time bringing of play-caller from the Browns over to the NFC South. To begin the 2025 season in Cleveland, Stefanski called […]

Dolphins Request to Interview Jerrod Johnson for Offensive-Coordinator Role

The Miami Dolphins have requested to interview Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for their offensive-coordinator role, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Quarterback C.J. Stroud thrived while working with Johnson in his rookie campaign in 2023, but he's regressed in each of the last two seasons. If Johnson were to land in […]

Eagles Request to Interview Declan Doyle for Offensive-Coordinator Position

The Philadelphia Eagles requested to interview Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle for their offensive-coordinator position, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Doyle was hired last offseason as the league's youngest offensive coordinator, and he previously coached under head coach Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos. With a move to Philly, […]

Sean Payton Continues to Praise Jarrett Stidham

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that quarterback Jarrett Stidham's football IQ and his composure/calmness are "elite," according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Payton continues to build up Stidham's confidence as the 29-year-old backup prepares for his first NFL start since 2023 in the AFC Championship this Sunday against the New England Patriots. […]

Who Should I Trade For Dynasty Fantasy Football? Bo Nix, Jauan Jennings, DJ Moore, J.K. Dobbins, Brandon Aiyuk, Parker Washington, Jake Tonges, Rico Dowdle

Who Should I Trade For? Who Should I Trade Away? Some common dynasty fantasy football trade decisions are regarding players like Bo Nix, Jauan Jennings, DJ Moore, J.K. Dobbins, Brandon Aiyuk, Parker Washington, Jake Tonges, and Rico Dowdle. We are here to help make these trade decisions and build winning rosters in 2026 and beyond. […]

Justin Joly a Vertical-Threat TE Prospect in 2026 Class

NC State tight end Justin Joly has been one of the most productive players at the position over the last three college football seasons. The 21-year-old New York native began his career at UConn before spending his junior and senior seasons with the Wolfpack, hauling in 92 receptions for 1,150 yards and 11 touchdowns. He […]

Giants Request to Interview Willie Taggart for Offensive-Coordinator Job

The New York Giants have requested to interview Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach/running backs coach Willie Taggart for their offensive-coordinator role, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The former Florida State and Oregon head coach was a member of former Ravens head coach and new Giants head coach John Harbaugh's staff in Baltimore for […]

Buccaneers Finalizing a Deal to Hire Zac Robinson as Offensive Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Robinson will stay in the NFC South and join Tampa after running the Falcons' offense the last two years under previous head coach Raheem Morris. Before that, Robinson spent […]

Conference Championship PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football

Just two weeks of NFL playoff action remain, and it's time to crush those late-season fantasy football and DFS contests. 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 […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings (Top 50): January Updates

Dynasty fantasy football season never ends, and especially in Superflex formats, signal-callers can be anchors of your fantasy teams for a decade or more. QBs keep their value in dynasty longer than any other assets, so having a pair of quality quarterbacks is always key. Want a look at the latest pecking order at the […]

2026 NFL Draft Underclassmen Tracker: Which College Football Players Are Declaring Early?

The 2025-26 college football season has wrapped up, with Indiana taking down Miami in this year's College Football Playoff National Championship Game. With the NFL also reaching its conclusion, it's time to start thinking about the 2026 NFL Draft. There are plenty of older prospects in this year's class, thanks to college football having expanded […]

Re-Ranking This Year's Top 10 Rookies and Their 2026 Fantasy Football Outlooks

The 2025 NFL Draft rookie class wasn't quite the stellar group we got from 2024. That class had Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels, Bucky Irving, and Brock Bowers, though. Even RB Isaac Guerendo had some huge games. But that's not to say there weren't good players in this year's draft. 2024 […]

Gus Bradley the Favorite to Become 49ers Next Defensive Coordinator

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that Gus Bradley is the favorite to replace Robert Saleh as the defensive coordinator, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. "I'm going to say it's a wide net, but Gus is the obvious one to everybody, and us, too. We will […]