Mike Shula, Ken Dorsey Let Go By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers relieved offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey of their duties Tuesday. Shula had been the offensive coordinator for the last seven seasons and has been around for as long as quarterback Cam Newton has been with the team. Dorsey had been the QBs coach for the last five seasons. […]

Steve Wilks To Interview With Cardinals

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is interviewing with the Arizona Cardinals next week for their head coaching role. Wilks is one of the names in the running to take over Bruce Arians' job as the head coach for the Cardinals next year. With quarterback Carson Palmer already announcing his retirement and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald […]

Quarterback Targets for DFS and Playoff Leagues: Divisional Round

If your regular season fantasy teams didn't perform as planned, no need to worry, you don't have to wait until next year for redemption. There are plenty of playoff leagues and daily fantasy leagues available which allow you to keep your competitive spirit sharp while at the same time possibly winning some money and/or bragging […]

Drew Brees Throws for 376 Yards in Wild-Card Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had only eclipsed the 300-yard mark on three occasions this season, but he saved one of his best games for the playoffs. In the Wild-Card round, Brees threw for 376 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers. He had one interception that nearly cost the Saints the game. […]

New Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst To Be Aggressive

Although a lot is still unknown, new Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is expected to be more aggressive toward free agency than his predecessor Ted Thompson. Thompson was remarkably conservative, rarely signing any free agents, and treated the Packers almost like a college team. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers approaching the twilight of his […]

Blake Bortles, Jaguars Play It Safe In Win

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles completed 12 of 23 passes for only 87 yards but added a passing touchdown and 88 rushing yards in the Jaguars 10-3 win over the Bills. The Jaguars defense dominated the Bills and the Jaguars barely did enough on offense to advance in their playoff quest. Bortles converted on a […]

Cam Newton, Panthers Come Up Short

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton completed 24 of 40 passes for 349 yards, including two touchdown passes, in the Panthers 31-26 loss to the Saints. The Panthers offense had some missed opportunities in the first half, but Newton kept coming, highlighted by an excellent 56-yard strike to running back Christian McCaffrey to pull within a […]

Jared Goff Quiet in Loss to Falcons

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff headed into Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Falcons with 3,804 passing yards and 28 touchdowns on the season. He put together an incredible sophomore campaign, but the rookie mistakes are still there. Goff completed 24 of 45 passes for 259 yards and one touchdown in the 26-13 loss to […]

Tyrod Taylor Struggles In Matchup Against Jaguars To Close Season

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed only 17 of his 37 pass attempts on Sunday against the Jaguars for a total of 134 yards prior to leaving the game with a concussion. He left after hitting his head hard on the ground during a tackle and is currently in the concussion protocol. Taylor now enters […]

Alex Smith Throws Two Touchdowns in Loss

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith was fantastic in the first half of Saturday's 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Smith completed 19 of 23 passes for 231 yards and two scores in the first half. He finished the game completing 24 of 33 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions. The […]

Tyrod Taylor Exits Wild-Card Matchup Late In Game

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (head) exited the team's matchup against the Jaguars late in the fourth quarter after hitting his head off the turf during a tackle. It is unclear exactly what the injury is or it's severity, but he was immediately escorted to the locker room by trainers. It appears unlikely that he will […]

Green Bay Hires Brian Gutekunst as General Manager

The Green Bay Packers have selected Brian Gutekunst to replace Ted Thompson as the general manager of the Packers. Gutekunst was hired as a scout by Green Bay in 1998 and had been promoted several times. Most recently he was Green Bay’s director of player personnel, a position he has held since 2016. Gutekunst beat […]

Mike Mularkey To Remain As Head Coach

The Tennessee Titans announced Sunday that head coach Mike Mularkey will stick around for the 2018 season. The surprising upset win over the Chiefs on the road in the Wild-Card game on Saturday likely earned Mularkey another season, but he'll need to get more creative with the offense and improve quarterback Marcus Mariota's game overall […]

Marcus Mariota Throws Touchdown To Himself

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota came to play in the team's 22-21 comeback victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for two touchdowns, including one to himself on a tipped pass. While it wasn't always pretty, Mariota consistently made plays to keep the Titans in the game. He paired his three total touchdowns with 205 […]

Joe Philbin Expected to Rejoin Packers

The Green Bay Packers are expected to hire former Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin to their offensive staff. Philbin worked under current Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy for the Packers as offensive coordinator from 2007-2011. Although McCarthy runs the offense and calls the plays, Philbin was at least partly responsible for the dominant […]

Mike Mularkey's Job Not Safe

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey's job is not safe, and he could lose his job if the team loses in the Wild-Card game to the Chiefs on Saturday, according to sources. If Mularkey is let go, the Titans are prepared to make a run for Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Titans molasses-slow offense […]

Panthers Reach Extension With Ron Rivera

The Carolina Panthers reached a two-year contract extension with head coach Ron Rivera on Saturday. The Panthers finished 11-5 this year after a disappointing 6-10 finish in 2016. Rivera has led the Panthers to the playoffs four times in the last five years, which included a Super Bowl appearance in 2015. At this point, he's […]

Chiefs Open To Trading Alex Smith In The Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs are open to trading quarterback Alex Smith in the offseason, according to sources, despite him having the top quarterback rating in 2017. The Chiefs will listen to trade offers for Smith, who is set to earn $17 million in 2018. It's mainly because the Chiefs traded up to select quarterback Patrick […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Wild Card Round

The NFL regular season might be over, but the under-the-radar booms and busts will not stop until a team wins the Super Bowl! The wacky Wild Card weekend is upon football fans and fantasy players. This gives fantasy football addicts four games to concentrate on and a larger player pool to work with than later […]

Cardinals To Interview Eagles QBs Coach And Defensive Coordinator

The Arizona Cardinals are interviewing Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their vacant head coaching role Friday. Both are candidates to take over for former Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians. Regardless of who gets the job eventually, it remains to be seen how the values of the fantasy-relevant Cardinals players […]

Kirk Cousins Will Take His Time Deciding His Future

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins will take his time and consider all possibilities before deciding on whether to sign an extension to stay in Washington or to move on to another team. "We'll take our time. I don't know how it's going to end. Just want to say thank you (to the fans) ... Thank […]

Jared Goff is Reliable Option Against Falcons

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has put together an absolutely incredible campaign. He finished with 3,804 passing yards and 28 passing touchdowns with just seven interceptions. He sat out in Week 17 but dropped 301 yards and four touchdowns on the Titans in Week 16. He's still learning and is going to make mistakes, […]

Alex Smith is A Safe Option

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith heads into a playoff game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. Smith finished the season with an impressive 26:5 touchdown-to-interception ratio on the season. He didn't throw an interception until Week 9 and is one of the main reasons the Chiefs are in the playoffs. He's a safe option […]

Raiders Giving Jon Gruden A 10-Year Deal

The Oakland Raiders will give new head coach Jon Gruden a 10-year deal, which is the longest in the history of the NFL, according to sources. The deal is likely to be worth around $100 million. Wow. We now understand why Gruden is coming out of the ESPN broadcasting booth to coach for the first […]

2017 RotoBaller Fantasy Football Awards

Welcome to the official 2017 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. I'm no Michael Scott and this won't be The Dundies, but I'll do my best to entertain and educate as we honor some of the fine football players, coaches and teams who have had outstanding (for better or worse) performances in the 2017 […]

Cardinals To Interview Steve Wilks For Head Coaching Job

Following this weekend's game for the Carolina Panthers, the Arizona Cardinals are expected to interview Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks for their head coaching role. This move makes Wilks as likely as any of the other candidates to be hired for the job. Therefore, the fantasy values of all of the team's players should not […]

Wild Card Weekend Matchups - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

While the fantasy season is over for most leagues, there's still plenty to play for. Whether you are in a playoff league or are just trying to win the milly maker on DraftKings, we've got you covered with the best and worst matchups. This week's matchup analysis will help answer all your start/sit lineup questions […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Wild Card Fantasy Football Picks

Let's get straight to the point: you don't care that the NFL regular season is over because you're a fantasy football junkie and you need your fix. Who am I to deny you more fantasy goodness? There are several variations of playoff leagues, including best available, one-and-done, and salary cap style. Regardless of how you […]

Five Strategies to Help You Win in Fantasy Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware, of if you want redemption after a bad season, the fantasy football season isn't over just yet. As if the NFL playoffs weren't exciting enough, you can assemble a team of your own in the postseason and root […]

Eight Lineup Busts and Avoids for Wildcard Weekend

It's officially playoff time. As you set your daily fantasy lineups and figure out your rosters for any other playoff formats you're in, it becomes even more important to make the right decisions with such a limited pool of players to choose from. Eight teams play this weekend, so for this week's column I'm going […]