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Ezekiel Elliott Runs for Over 100 Yards in the Wild Card Round
1/6:Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott ran the ball 26 times for 137 yards and a touchdown, adding four catches for 32 more yards. Elliott easily found room to run against the Seattle defense, and will certainly need to star in next week's game against either the Rams or the Saints if the Cowboys hope to continue in the playoffs. Elliott will be one of the best DFS choices at running back next week.Source: NFL.com
Dak Prescott Earns His First Playoff Win
1/6:Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led his team to the first playoff win of his career on Saturday, completing 22 of his 33 passes for 226 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and one interception, and also ran the ball six times for 29 yards and another touchdown. Prescott was everything he needed to be in this one, keeping his eyes on wide receiver Amari Cooper for most of the game but keeping the ball in his own hands in critical moments as well. With either the Saints or the Rams coming up next week, Prescott will be a solid DFS choice in what should be a game where he has to throw plenty to keep up.Source: NFL.com
Eric Ebron Makes Limited Looks Count in Win Over Texans
1/5:Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron caught three of his six targets for 26 yards and a
a touchdown in a 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday. Ebron did most of his damage on the Colts opening drive, catching a pass on a flat route that he ran six yards for the game's first touchdown. His sparing use from that point onward was reflective of the Colts leaning on the ground attack once they accumulated a 21-0 lead by half time. As one of fantasy football's best remaining options at the tight end position, Ebron should see an uptick in production when the Colts head to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. The Chiefs have given up five scores to the tight end position in their last six games and Ebron deserves TE1 consideration once again as a big-bodied red zone threat.Source: NFL.com
Dontrelle Inman Hauls in Touchdown in Playoff Battle with Houston
1/5:Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dontrelle Inman hauled in all four of his targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in a 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday. Inman was responsible for an 18 yard score in the second quarter that put the Colts up 21-0 before the half, at which point the team leaned away from throwing the ball and instead put the game in running back Marlon Mack's hands. As one of the underrated free agent signings by head coach Frank Reich, Inman put on a clinic and repeatedly put Texans corner Kareem Jackson on skates with exceptional route running. His nine receptions for 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the Colts last two games makes Inman an intriguing fantasy option for the upcoming battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round, who gave up the second most passing yards per game in the 2018 regular season.Source: NFL.com
T.Y. Hilton Proves Vital to Colts Trouncing the Texans
1/5:Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton caught five of his ten targets for 85 yards in a 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday. In a game that quickly turned away from the pass once the Colts accumulated aread more...
Andrew Luck Posts Mediocre Line in Playoff Victory
1/5:Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed 19 of his 32 pass attempts for 222 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in a 21-7 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday. He also added eight rush attempts for 29 yards. Bothread more...
Chargers Won't Activate Hunter Henry For Wild-Card Round
1/5:The Los Angeles Chargers won't activate tight end Hunter Henry (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday, so he won't play in the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. Henry could play in the divisional round if the Bolts advance, but even then he'd likely be on a snap count after missing the entire 2018 season. Veteran Antonio Gates will continue to be the team's main pass-catching tight end, but he's unlikely to put up big numbers for fantasy owners.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Steelers Expected To Restructure Ben Roethlisberger's Contract
1/5:The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to restructure quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's contract before the new league year begins on March 13, according to league sources. It would give the team more salary cap room if they decide to trade wide receiver Antonio Brown. The 36-year-old was one of the best fantasy QBs in 2018, throwing for a career-high 5,129 yards, 34 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. He'll head into 2019 as a strong QB1 target despite his age, although losing Brown would certainly be a hit to his value.Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Keke Coutee Expected To Be Active Against Colts
1/5:Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring), who is questionable for the wild-card game against the Colts on Saturday, is expected to be active, according to a source. Coutee has missed the last five games and has played in just six games total in his rookie season, but he was able to practice in full all week and should play plenty of snaps as the No. 2 wideout behind DeAndre Hopkins. Coutee has a lot of upside and caught 11 passes against Indy earlier this year, but he'll be a boom/bust DFS pick for wild-card weekend.Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
T.Y. Hilton, Dontrelle Inman Expected To Play
1/5:Indianapolis Colts wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (ankle) and Dontrelle Inman (finger, shoulder) are both expected to play in the wild-card game against the Texans on Saturday. Hilton didn't practice at all this week, but the belief is he'll play based on his level of toughness and how he's handled injuries this season, according to a source. Hilton and Inman are quarterback Andrew Luck's top two receivers, with Hilton surely being a popular DFS selection based on his history against Houston. Inman is more of a sleeper that will need a touchdown to reward fantasy owners, but he has a good matchup with the Texans secondary.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Lions Not Looking To Trade Matthew Stafford
1/4:Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn made it clear that the team isn't interested in trading quarterback Matthew Stafford. “Matthew Stafford is our quarterback; he will be our quarterback here,” Quinn said Friday in his annual postseason press conference. Stafford signed a long-term contract extension before the 2017 season, but he had a poor season in 2018, throwing only 21 touchdowns, his fewest since 2012. He didn't reach 4,000 yards either and had just 6.8 yards per attempt. In the end, a late-season back injury, a run-first offense and a season-ending injury to Marvin Jones and the trade of Golden Tate did Stafford in. With better health and a new offensive coordinator that caters to Stafford's strengths, he could have a bounce-back year with Kenny Golladay and Jones as his top receivers. Running back Kerryon Johnson showed promise as well. Draft Stafford in 2019 as a high-end QB2 with potential QB1 upside.Source: DetroitLions.com - Mike OHara
Carson Wentz, Mike Wallace Officially Out This Weekend
1/4:Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) and wide receiver Mike Wallace (ankle) have both been ruled out for the wild-card game against the Bears on Sunday. The Eagles are holding out hope that Wentz will be cleared at some point if the team advances, but it's looking like more of a long shot at this point. Nick Foles will continue to start in the meantime, but he's a weak fantasy play this weekend against a tough Bears defense on the road. Wallace hasn't played since Week 2 and is also unlikely to make an impact if the Eagles keep playing in the postseason.Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan
Austin Ekeler Questionable Against Ravens
1/4:Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (groin) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. Ekeler should be able to play but will be the change-of-pace back behind Melvin Gordon against a very stingy Ravens defensive front. Ekeler will be cheap in DFS games, but he'll face an uphill battle to reward those that take a chance on him.Source: Chargers.com
T.Y. Hilton, Dontrelle Inman, Zach Pascal Questionable
1/4:Indianapolis Colts wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (ankle), Dontrelle Inman (finger, shoulder) and Zach Pascal (knee) are questionable for the wild-card game on Saturday against the Texans. Pacal practiced in full on Friday, while Inman was limited and Hilton sat out. Hilton didn't practice all week but will play against a team he notoriously does damage against. Hilton is a strong DFS play this weekend. Inman and Pascal will be fighting for targets behind Hilton and tight end Eric Ebron, making them more of DFS sleepers in a good matchup.Source: Colts.com
Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller Good To Go
1/4:Chicago Bears wide receivers Allen Robinson (ribs) and Anthony Miller (shoulder) practiced in full all week and were taken off the final injury report for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. A-Rob didn't play in Week 17 but will return this weekend against a very shaky Philly secondary. The Eagles allowed the third most fantasy points per week (41.0) to wideouts this year, making both Robinson and Miller good cheap DFS options on wild-card weekend.Source: ChicagoBears.com
