Rhamondre Stevenson Set to Lead Backfield in Tough AFC Championship Matchup

So far in two postseason games, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been the preferred backfield option over rookie TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson has 26 carries for 123 yards rushing while adding seven catches on eight targets for an additional 86 yards in wins over the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans. Meanwhile, Henderson […]

TreVeyon Henderson Trending Down Going into AFC Championship

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson has not really moved the needle in fantasy football in his first two career playoff games in wins against the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans, carrying the ball 21 times for 52 yards while catching two passes for seven yards. The 23-year-old second-rounder out of Ohio […]

Kenneth Walker III a Top RB Option for Championship Weekend

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III should be considered one of the top RB options in fantasy football playoff leagues heading into Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Walker had season-highs in carries (19), rushing yards (116), and rushing touchdowns (three) in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco […]

Falcons Interview Ian Cunningham for GM job

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Friday that they completed an interview with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their general-manager opening. Cunningham is a finalist as Atlanta searches for their next GM. He has been serving in his current role in Chicago since being hired in 2022. Cunningham will surely be a GM […]

George Holani Returning for NFC Championship Game

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani (hamstring) was removed from the team's final injury report on Friday and will be active for the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Holani was placed on Injured Reserve on Nov. 29, but he was activated this […]

J.K. Dobbins Won't Come Off Injured Reserve for AFC Championship

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots and will remain on Injured Reserve, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. The Broncos opened Dobbins' 21-day practice window this week, and he was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. While the […]

Seahawks Activate George Holani From Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks activated running back George Holani (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Friday ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship game versus the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Holani originally landed on IR on Nov. 29, but after practicing in full on Wednesday and Thursday, he's trending in the right direction […]

Todd Monken the Clear Favorite for Giants Offensive-Coordinator Job

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that the New York Giants' offensive-coordinator job is considered Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken's to lose. Monken is the "clear favorite at this point," as long as he's not named the next head coach for the Cleveland Browns. The veteran coach led the Ravens to a top-ranked offense under head […]

Titans Have Talked With Arthur Smith About Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Tennessee Titans have spoken to Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith about their offensive-coordinator vacancy, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Smith was on the Titans' coaching staff from 2011 to 2020 and was a candidate for the head-coaching job before the team hired Robert Saleh. After his long stint with the Titans, Smith […]

Philip Rivers Interviewing for Bills Head-Coaching Job

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers and current St. Michael Catholic High School coach Philip Rivers is interviewing on Friday for the Buffalo Bills' head-coaching job, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Rivers surprisingly came out of retirement to play for the Colts again in 2025 after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. The […]

Josh Allen Will Have Significant Say on the Next Head Coach

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will have "significant say" on the next head coach of the team, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The Bills are ensuring that Allen is a significant part of the hiring process, following the firing of Sean McDermott on Monday after nine years at the helm. Buffalo has already […]

Bills Interviewing Mike McDaniel for Head-Coaching Job on Friday

The Buffalo Bills are interviewing new Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel for their head-coaching job on Friday, a source told Albert Breer of NBC Sports Boston. McDaniel recently agreed to become the new OC for the Chargers after they fired Greg Roman, but he's going to try one more time for another head-coaching […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart: Rankings Risers, Fallers (January Updates)

With the 2025 season underway, dynasty managers are already considering how the 2026 NFL Draft could impact their rosters. But before the draft arrives, several postseason trends are emerging that could influence future decisions. As we get closer to the draft, draft picks will begin to gain value, while veteran players will start to become […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft) - Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, Carnell Tate, Jonah Coleman, Kenyon Sadiq, Jordyn Tyson, Germie Bernard, Ty Simpson

The college-to-NFL declare deadline has finally arrived, and rookie draft season is just ahead. Pulling off blockbuster trades in dynasty leagues is always a thrill, but nailing your rookie draft picks is the easiest and cheapest way to build a dominant roster. We're here to help with our 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for all […]

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 […]

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 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football

The AFC and NFC Championship games are just ahead, so check out our Conference Championship fantasy football PPR FLEX rankings for 2026 to get things started ahead of your contests. In the full set of FLEX rankings below, you can see where key ball carriers and pass-catchers like Stefon Diggs, Cooper Kupp, Rhamondre Stevenson, Kayshon Boutte, […]

Updated Conference Championship PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football

It's never too late to stop competing in DFS and fantasy football as long as games are set to be played, and we're here to assist with our Conference Championship fantasy football PPR running back rankings for 2026. In the full set of running back rankings below, you can see where key ball carriers and chain […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Patriots vs. Broncos Sunday Night Showdown

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 […]

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 towards both cash […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2026 Senior Bowl Rosters: Complete Dynasty & NFL Draft Prospect List

The college football season just wrapped up with Indiana taking down Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship, which means the Senior Bowl is just ahead. Senior Bowl practice begins on January 27, and the game will take place on January 31. This is an important event for NFL teams, scouts, and players alike. […]

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, […]