
Leonard Fournette Suffers Ankle Injury
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. It's a big blow for the Jags in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Luckily for those that own Fournette this week, the running back had 12 carries for 82 yards […]

Josh McDaniels the "Clear Favorite" to be Next Colts Head Coach
While an official announcement hasn't been made concerning the next Indianapolis Colts head coach, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that various sources believe New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is the "clear favorite" to take the job. Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel is the other finalist so to speak, but it would not […]

Dion Lewis Dynamite With 141 Total Yards
New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis registered nine catches for 79 yards and added 62 rushing yards in the Patriots 35-14 romp over the Titans. Lewis was looked to early in the game and delivered productive play after productive play. Lewis' ability to make sharp cuts between tackles gives him the edge as the […]

Steelers Likely To Place Franchise Tag On Le'Veon Bell
According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell this offseason. Bell wouldn't be happy if that were to happen, as he told ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler last week that he would retire if the Steelers franchised him in the offseason. Bell, […]

LeGarrette Blount Scores a Touchdown on Saturday
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount scored a touchdown on Saturday in the victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Aside from his score, Blount didn't do much else, ending up running the ball nine times for 19 yards. Like his backfield mate Jay Ajayi, Blount also fumbled in the first quarter. The Eagles will likely set […]

Jay Ajayi Makes Up For a Rough Start on Saturday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi started off Saturday's game by fumbling away his first handoff. He made up for it, though, ending up running the ball 15 times for 54 yards and catching three passes for 44 yards. Ajayi was expected to be the focal point of the Eagles offense, but there was certainly […]

Chris Ivory, Jaydon Mickens Inactive
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory and wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (hamstring) are both inactive for the Divisional Round game against the Steelers. Ivory is a healthy scratch, meaning T.J. Yeldon will serve as the main backup to rookie Leonard Fournette. With Fournette seeing most of the work in the backfield, Yeldon isn't much of […]

Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Inactive
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) are both inactive for the Divisional Round game against the Titans on Saturday. With them out, James White will be the passing back out of the backfield along with Dion Lewis. Lewis is the obvious DFS choice here, but White will be a […]

Tom Cable To Join Jon Gruden's Staff
Former Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable will become the next offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders under new head coach Jon Gruden. This marriage makes sense because of running back Marshawn Lynch's relationship with Cable from their time together in Seattle. It could also mean that the veteran running back is considering […]

Search for Next Colts Head Coach Narrowed Down to Two Candidates
After nearly two weeks of interviews for the Indianapolis Colts head coach position, it looks as if two candidates are beginning to stand out from the crowd -- New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Saturday that the door […]

James White Expected To Play Against Titans
New England Patriots running back James White (ankle) is expected to face the Titans in the Divisional Round on Saturday, according to a source. With both Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) expected to be inactive, White could have a significant role behind Dion Lewis on passing downs, especially with the Titans possessing a […]

Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Not Expected To Play
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee), who are both listed as questionable, are not expected to play in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday, according to sources. That would leave Dion Lewis as the primary workhorse back for the Patriots, with James White the top passing back. […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Divisional Playoff Round
Some football fans and experts label the Divisional Playoff round the best weekend of NFL football of the year, and it might be the best weekend for playoff fantasy football as well. Many of fantasy football’s top performers in 2017 will be on the field this weekend. But while Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, […]

Divisional Round 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 - Divisional Round Fantasy Football Picks
I have to admit I'm a bit peeved that LeSean McCoy miraculously healed from his ankle injury in time to ruin my Marcus Murphy sleeper pick. Otherwise, I might have gone six-for-six on my Hero picks last week. Sure, Kareem Hunt didn't put up huge numbers, but he did score a touchdown to at least […]

Eight Lineup Busts and Avoids for the Divisional Round
The second round of the playoffs is here, which means that this is the final week in which we'll have four games going. Below is a potential bust for each team this weekend. Because there are so few teams in play, these players aren't necessarily potential busts in the same sense that they would have been […]

Jonathan Cooper Undergoes Knee Surgery
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Jonathan Cooper underwent surgery on his knee to repair a sprained MCL. Cooper suffered the injury in the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper was the seventh overall pick in the 2013 draft, and he'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He's expected to be fully recovered from […]

DraftKings DFS Risers and Fallers - Divisional Round
Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only four games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Deeper DraftKings DFS Sleepers for the Divisional Round
How did that first weekend of the playoffs treat you? If you thought the Chiefs and Rams were close to being sure things, well...you were disappointed. Neither offense delivered, with Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt disappearing in the second half despite his team playing with a big lead, and the Rams explosive offense couldn't […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice
RotoBallers, welcome to Divisional Round of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks to target for the Divisional Round of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on DraftKings this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice
Welcome to RotoBaller's daily fantasy football FanDuel lineup picks for the Divisional Round. In this article I will be taking you through the best FanDuel DFS value plays of the week for this upcoming Sunday. These FanDuel lineup recommendations are based on matchups, recent performances, overall upside/talent levels, and other factors such as Vegas odds, […]

Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice
Hey there RotoBallers! In this article, I will be taking a look at some of my favorite Yahoo DFS lineups picks for the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round slate. These DFS picks are based on a multitude of factors including matchup, talent, recent performance, Vegas odds, and pricing on Yahoo. The Divisional Round brings us a small slate with just […]

FantasyDraft Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice
After a crazy opening weekend for the playoffs, the Divisional Round if here. If you're a FantasyDraft DFS player, then this article is for you. I will be filling in for Justin Bales this week, providing you with my daily fantasy football lineup picks for FantasyDraft. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Divisional Round - Daily Fantasy Football Tournament Stacks
I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is this Saturday and Sunday mark the final weekend with more than two NFL games until September. And the good news? You get one last chance to soak up a DFS slate with more than two games! The goal of this weekly column is to help […]

Matt Rhule to Return to Baylor, Will Not Be Next Colts Head Coach
Baylor Bears head coach Matt Rhule is no longer being considered for the vacant Indianapolis Colts head coaching position, as he has elected to return to Baylor for the upcoming college season. Rhule is well respected in the college football community but didn't necessarily boast a lot of experience that would indicate success as an […]

Steve Wilks Out of the Running for Colts Head Coach Spot
Despite having been expected to interview with the Indianapolis Colts for their head coach vacancy some time this week, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks reportedly has no plans to do so with the team, appearing to be more focused on the offensive side of the ball for their hire. Former head coach Chuck Pagano […]

Cowboys Offensive Line Coach Frank Pollack Will Not Return in 2018
Dallas Cowboys offensive line coach Frank Pollack will not return to the team for the 2018 season. This will be the sixth change on head coach Jason Garrett's staff since the season ended and is considered the most significant so far because of all the resources the team has put into its running game. Rumored […]

Derrick Henry The Present And Future In Tennessee
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is clearly the present and the future for the team with DeMarco Murray likely on his way out. The Titans have high expectations for Henry, and former running back Eddie George thinks Henry can be a "1,500-1,800-yard type of running back." Since entering the league in 2016, the Titans […]

Rex Burkhead, James White, Mike Gillislee Listed As Questionable
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee), James White (ankle) and Mike Gillislee (knee) are all listed as questionable for the Divisional Round against the Titans after practicing on a limited basis Thursday. All three are expected to be healthy enough to play, but Gillislee will likely be the odd-man out as an inactive, […]

Mark Ingram a Risky Play in Divisional Round
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram followed up his career-best regular season in 2017 with a complete dud in the playoffs. Ingram ran for 22 yards and failed to score against Carolina last week. He gets a far tougher test this weekend with a road game against the Minnesota Vikings on deck. Ingram logged […]