January 21, 2026
The Buffalo Bills requested an interview with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head-coaching job, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers also have strong interest in Weaver for their head-coaching positions. Although Miami's defense was a weak spot in 2025, Weaver is generating plenty of head-coaching buzz this cycle. We would think he'd be more of a long shot to replace Sean McDermott in Buffalo for a couple of reasons. Weaver doesn't have any prior head-coaching experience, and reports have also suggested that the Bills probably prefer to hire an offensive-minded head coach who can connect with franchise quarterback
Josh Allen. In addition to Weaver, the Bills have requested interviews with former Giants head coach Brian Daboll, Jags OC Grant Udinski, and Colts DC Lou Anarumo.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 21, 2026
The Buffalo Bills requested to interview former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their head-coaching job, a source told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Daboll has ties to Buffalo and president of football operations Brandon Beane, having served as their offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021, and he's also a native of Western New York. During Daboll's time in New York, the Bills' offense was a top-five unit in yards and points per game in 2020 and 2021. Daboll didn't have much success as a head coach with the Giants, but his prior success with Allen could make him a leading candidate for the job to replace Sean McDermott, who was fired on Monday. If Daboll doesn't get the job in Buffalo, he's expected to become the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator under new head coach Robert Saleh. The Bills also plan to interview Jaguars OC Grant Udinski and Colts DC Lou Anarumo.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 21, 2026
The Buffalo Bills requested to interview Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their head-coaching job, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The 30-year-old rising young coach also has a second head-coaching interview scheduled with the Cleveland Browns on Friday. After firing Sean McDermott on Friday, the Bills could shake things up and go with a young offensive-minded coach like Udinski to lead their team moving forward while also hopefully developing strong chemistry with quarterback
Josh Allen. The Bills led the NFL in rushing in 2025, but it didn't help them get over the hump and return to the Super Bowl. Udinski, who helped quarterback
Trevor Lawrence play the best football of his career this year, could potentially improve Buffalo's passing attack going forward. Still, Udinski might be a stretch with no head-coaching or play-calling experience in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
January 21, 2026
The Buffalo Bills requested to interview Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for their head-coaching vacancy, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Anarumo interviewed for head-coaching positions with the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans before both those positions were filled, and now he'll get another head-coaching interview after the Bills fired Sean McDermott on Monday. The 59-year-old helped the Colts' defense finish 23rd in yards allowed and 21st in points allowed in his first year with the team in 2025. Reports have suggested that the Bills will most likely go with an offensive mind to pair with quarterback
Josh Allen, which could make Anarumo more of a long shot to land the job. Expectations will be high for whoever is hired, since McDermott was fired after leading the Bills to eight playoff wins in his nine years at the helm.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday that defensive end Nick Bosa (knee) is expected to return from his ACL injury around the start of training camp, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Bosa tore the ACL in his right knee back on Sept. 21 (Week 3), so he should have a chance to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season this fall, depending on how he does in his recovery. First-round defensive lineman Mykel Williams (knee) is also expected to be ready to return around training camp. It would be great news for the 49ers' defense if both Bosa and Williams are ready for Week 1, considering how banged up the team's defense was in 2025. Bosa was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, when he had a league-high 18.5 sacks, but durability issues make him a risk/reward pass-rusher in IDP fantasy formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
January 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that tight end
Jake Tonges (foot) suffered a plantar-fascia injury in the Divisional Round loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week and will need three weeks to recover, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Before his injury on Saturday, Tonges caught five of his six targets for 59 yards, with
George Kittle suffering a season-ending torn Achilles the week prior in the Wild-Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The 26-year-old saw an expanded role during the regular season, too, with Kittle missing time with injuries, and he finished with career highs across the board in catches (34), targets (46), receiving yards (293), and touchdowns (five) in 17 regular-season contests. Tonges should be fully healthy for next season, and he should be back in the Bay Area as a restricted free agent.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
January 21, 2026
League sources emphasized on Monday that Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley is expected to return for a second season, according to KPRC2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. If the Texans had chosen to move on from Caley, it would have meant three offensive coordinators heading into head coach DeMeco Ryans' fourth year. "I would anticipate Nick being here next year," general manager Nick Caserio said. "All of us are just trying to improve and do what we can to make the team and the organization better. I think Nick has grown a lot." Although the Texans' offense got off to a rough start and looked bad in two playoff games, progress was made in 2025 as Caley gained a comfort level and built rapport with players. Houston had a 10-game winning streak and finished 13th in scoring offense, 18th in total offense, 14th in passing offense, and 22nd in rushing offense. The move to retain Caley should be good news for quarterback
C.J. Stroud, who has regressed in two years since his marvelous rookie campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
January 21, 2026
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said on Wednesday that tight end
Dalton Schultz (calf) is "going to be OK" after getting hurt in the Divisional Round loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Caserio also added that tight end
Cade Stover (knee) "avoided serious injury" and should be ready for the offseason program. Before getting hurt on Sunday, Schultz caught both of his targets for 47 yards and was on his way to a big game. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old never returned. He wrapped up his third season in Houston and eighth NFL season overall with a career-high 82 receptions on 106 targets for 777 yards and three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. Schultz was the TE11 in half-PPR scoring, but for him to become a legitimate TE1 in fantasy, quarterback
C.J. Stroud must improve as a passer.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Sam Warren
January 21, 2026
Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon was the full-time starter in South Bend for the first season of his career in 2025, and he tallied solid numbers on limited volume in 12 games. Overall, the 21-year-old secured 32 receptions for 482 yards, good for 15.1 yards per reception. For much of his career, he was stuck behind NFL tight ends
Mitchell Evans and
Michael Mayer, but he made the most of his one season to showcase his abilities to NFL teams. Raridon has real speed at the position, making him a vertical threat at the NFL level. He's also a willing and capable blocker, but he'll need more work in that area to become a consistent contributor in the early stages of his pro career. He projects as a fourth-round pick early in the process, but the athletic testing has caused tight ends to shoot up or down draft boards for many years.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Sports Reference CFB
January 21, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
George Holani (hamstring), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, is in "great shape" and could play in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. It's excellent timing for the Seahawks, who lost
Zach Charbonnet (knee) to a torn ACL in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Kenneth Walker III should see an elevated backfield role this weekend, regardless of whether Holani returns to the fold after landing on IR back in late November. If the 26-year-old isn't ready to return for the NFC Championship, the Seahawks will choose between
Velus Jones Jr. or
Cam Akers as the RB2 behind Walker. Before his injury, Holani had 22 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown in 11 games, adding two catches for 15 yards.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
January 21, 2026
Ohio State tight end Max Klare has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and many view him as the second-best tight end in the class, behind Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq. The 22-year-old joined the Buckeyes after three seasons with Purdue, and although he didn't have a monster season, he did enough to keep him in the running for TE2 status in the shallow upcoming tight end class. After a 685-yard season at Purdue in 2024, he tallied 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns in his lone season in Columbus. His counting stats were not notable, but he shared a field with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate while catching passes from first-year starter Julian Sayin, which is important context. Klare is an explosive athlete with great blocking skills, and the NFL's shift toward more two-and-three tight end sets will give him the ability to be a valuable asset at the next level. He's likely to be a Round 2 or 3 pick in April's draft.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Sports Reference CFB
January 21, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Sam Darnold (oblique) "continues to get better" but will be limited in practice this week as he deals with a left-oblique injury that he suffered in practice last Thursday, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. Darnold won't throw every pass in practice, but the plan is still for him to start on Sunday in the NFC Championship against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. The 28-year-old went 12-for-17 passing for 124 yards and a touchdown in the 40-6 blowout win over the Niners. Darnold could draw another questionable tag going into the weekend, but all signs point to him suiting up as he attempts to lead the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. We expect Darnold to have to throw the ball much more against the Rams, which will give him a higher fantasy ceiling. In two games against L.A. this year, Darnold went 51-for-78 for 549 yards, two touchdowns, and six picks.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
January 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch had nothing but good things to say about wide receiver
Jauan Jennings, and the team is interested in re-signing him after he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March. "Always plays with passion we can count on. We can move him around the way he blocks. He plays the right way. It frustrated other people. We'd love to have him back. We'll work to get that accomplished," Lynch said. Jennings caught just two passes for 23 yards in the Divisional Round loss to the Seattle Seahawks and didn't score in any of his final three games, but he was a big contributor in the regular season, especially when tight end
George Kittle and receiver
Ricky Pearsall missed time with injuries. The 28-year-old caught 55 of 90 targets for 643 yards and a career-high nine TDs in 15 regular-season games. If Jennings returns in 2026, he'll be a trusted target for quarterback
Brock Purdy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
January 21, 2026
Both San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch seem intent on keeping quarterback
Mac Jones around going into next season as the backup for
Brock Purdy, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. "We're not into getting rid of good players. I'd be surprised if he's not here next year," Shanahan said. "Mac made this place better and picked us up in a huge way ... Can't say enough about his play but also his leadership," Lynch said. The 27-year-old kept the 49ers afloat in 2025 with Purdy missing a chunk of time due to a turf-toe injury. He was in the first year of a two-year, $8.4 million contract, and all signs point to Jones returning in 2026 as one of the better backup QBs in the league. As a starter for the Niners this year, Jones went 5-3 while completing 69.6% of his passes for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
January 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday that "it's safe to say" that wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk (knee), who missed the entire 2025 season, has "played his last snap as a Niner," according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. The 27-year-old has been trying to get the 49ers to release him for a while, and it was essentially a done deal when the team voided guarantees in his contract. An official transaction releasing Aiyuk will probably come in the weeks following the Super Bowl. The former 25th overall pick in 2020 out of Arizona State had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023 before signing an extension with the team before the 2024 campaign. Aiyuk wasn't living up to expectations that year before tearing his ACL and MCL in Week 7. In addition to concerns about whether he can return to his pre-injury form, Aiyuk's fantasy value going forward will depend largely on where he ends up.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
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