Titans to Interview Mike McCarthy for Head-Coaching Job

The Tennessee Titans will interview former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy next Saturday, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. McCarthy also has an interview lined up for the New York Giants' head-coaching vacancy. The veteran head coach knows Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker well from their time […]

Kimani Vidal Could be Chargers Lead Back in Wild-Card Round

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal could have a significant role on offense on Wild-Card weekend when the Bolts face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday night, as rookie RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) has yet to practice this week due to an ankle injury. Hampton was rested in the Week 18 regular-season […]

Omarion Hampton Listed as DNP for Second Straight Day

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) was listed as a non-participant at practice for the second straight day on Thursday, according to the team. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said earlier in the day that Hampton would be "involved some" in practice, but apparently that wasn't the case. […]

Jaylen Warren Out Sick on Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (illness) did not practice with the team on Thursday due to an illness, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Warren's status is worth monitoring going into Monday night's Wild-Card playoff matchup against the visiting Houston Texans, but the 27-year-old should be good to go by then. However, if he's […]

Omarion Hampton to be "Involved Some" in Thursday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be "involved some today" in practice on Thursday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. "We're going to wait and see on that. He's working through his process with the medical group. He's engaged. He's ready mentally with […]

Ravens Request to Interview Robert Saleh for Head-Coaching Job

The Baltimore Ravens have requested to interview San Francisco 49ers head coach Robert Saleh for their head-coaching job, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Saleh has also received interview requests from the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Titans. Baltimore is looking for a new coach after they fired John Harbaugh on Tuesday, following 18 […]

Jawhar Jordan Misses Practice With High-Ankle Sprain

Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not practice due to a high-ankle sprain on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Jordan suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Houston Texans and will be a serious question mark to be ready to play by Monday night […]

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings for Fantasy Football - Top Draft Picks By Team (2026)

When constructing your fantasy football playoff rosters, the first step is to predict how the conference brackets will flesh out and how many games each team might play. Those forecasting exercises are vital in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Playoff Challenge, where you can only roster one player from each NFL team. My NFL Playoff Power […]

Browns to Interview Jim Schwartz, Tommy Rees for Head-Coaching Job

The Cleveland Browns will interview defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for their vacant head-coaching position, according to Mark Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Browns have also requested interviews with Ravens OC Todd Monken, Seahawks DC Aden Durde, and Bengals OC Dan Pritcher. Schwartz ran one of the most […]

Ty Johnson Still Not Practicing

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (ankle) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. Johnson was also listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's walkthrough practice, putting him in danger of missing Sunday's Wild-Card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 28-year-old got more […]

Chuba Hubbard in a Rut Going into Playoffs

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard opened the 2025 season with double-digit carries in his first six games. Since then, he's seen double-digit carries just once in nine games as Rico Dowdle has pretty much taken over as Carolina's lead back. The 26-year-old has 134 carries for 511 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and only […]

Tank Bigsby to Return to Reserve Role for the Playoffs

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby showcased his talents in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders with the team resting starter Saquon Barkley. Bigsby played a season-high 59% of the offensive snaps and had 16 rushing attempts for 75 yards and a touchdown, also adding one catch for a 31-yard gain. Four […]

Kimani Vidal Set for Bigger Role Against Patriots?

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal only handled three rushing attempts for 12 yards and caught one pass for a two-yard loss in the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the Denver Broncos, despite the team resting rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle). Hampton did not practice on Wednesday and might have aggravated an ankle injury that […]

Updated NFL Playoff League Rankings for Fantasy Football: Saquon Barkley, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Davante Adams, Dallas Geodert, R.J. Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Josh Jacobs, Woody Marks

The 2025 fantasy football season has come to an end, but if you're still itching to compete, we're here to help! It's time to take part in 2026 NFL playoff leagues! To get things started, check out our updated NFL playoff league rankings for fantasy football. In our NFL playoff rankings below, you can see […]

5 Fantasy Football Strategies To Help You Win NFL Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware -- or if you want redemption after a bad year -- the fantasy football season isn't over just yet! You can add to the excitement of the NFL playoffs by assembling a brand new fantasy football team(s) of […]

Wild Card Weekend Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

The NFL playoffs are here! This is always an exciting time for "real life" football, but many of you are also still competing in fantasy football or DFS. We'll continue to provide coverage all the way through the Super Bowl. Below, view our Wild Card fantasy football projections for all positions. These projections can help […]

Underdog Fantasy Football Best Ball Playoff League Rankings - The Gauntlet (2026)

The 2026 NFL Playoffs are here, and fresh drafts are taking place. Below you'll find our 2026 Underdog fantasy football best ball rankings for playoff leagues like The Gauntlet that are played on Underdog Fantasy. RotoBaller's lead forecaster Nick Mariano has put together these top 100 rankings to guide your 2026 playoff league drafts. Use […]

FFPC Fantasy Football Playoff League Rankings - Playoff Challenge (2026)

In this article you'll find out 2026 FFPC fantasy football rankings for the Playoff Challenge, focusing on fresh fantasy football playoff leagues forming on FFPC for the 2026 NFL playoffs. In these contests you can only select one player from each NFL team, so you'll need to choose wisely. RotoBaller's lead forecaster Nick Mariano has […]

2026 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex, 12-Team Fantasy Football Rankings

Welcome to our 2026 dynasty fantasy football mock draft for 12-team, superflex leagues. The regular season has passed, so all dynasty fantasy football leagues have already had their championships. This means most fantasy football dynasty managers are aware of where they'll be picking in 2026 rookie drafts, and it's never too early to look ahead […]

2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 1QB Leagues

The fantasy football season is officially over. Trophies have been handed out, group chats have gone quiet, and attention now turns to the next important football event of the year. No, not the Super Bowl. The Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. While redraft managers are selling themselves on the myth of stress-free football viewing, […]

2026 NFL Playoffs Bracket: Predictions, Picks for the Entire NFL Postseason and Super Bowl LX

The regular season is in the history books and has given us our playoff matchups, which means it's time to have some fun with the crystal ball. We're going to see some experienced veterans square off against others who are getting their first taste of the playoffs. Frankly, the door is wide open for most […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers: Very Early Top 200 for Redraft Leagues

The fantasy football season just ended for most leagues, but the show goes on here at RotoBaller. These early 2026 fantasy football rankings should already get you thinking about next season. RotoBaller's lead fantasy football forecaster Nick Mariano has put together these 2026 fantasy football rankings with tiers for the top 200 players and half-PPR […]

FFPC Playoff Challenge - Fantasy Football Lineup Strategies for 2026 Playoff Leagues

Hopefully, you are fresh off a fantasy football championship in traditional leagues. If so, you might as well keep competing in the playoffs! If you weren't so lucky this season, it's time to dust yourself off and take another chance with FFPC NFL Playoff lineups. The FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) has established itself as […]

NFL Playoffs Rankings: Fantasy Football Draft Rankings and FFPC Playoff Challenge (2026)

Welcome to the 2026 NFL playoffs and RotoBaller’s ongoing coverage of fantasy football playoff leagues. Fantasy football is still widely available during the NFL playoffs -- including new drafts and contests forming ahead of the Wild Card Weekend games. The NFL postseason begins with one of the most challenging and unique fantasy football playoff leagues […]

5 Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Buy Candidates

The NFL regular season is officially complete. That means it's time for all fantasy football redraft and casual gamers to take a break. However, all good dynasty fantasy football managers know the dynasty football season is just beginning. Dynasty football is a unique, year-round experience. If you want to consistently win playing dynasty football football, […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys - 5 Running Backs to Target in Trades

The fantasy football offseason has arrived. Well, for redraft managers, it's arrived. For dynasty managers, there's no such thing as an offseason. You have to be prepared at all times to improve your roster. Even if your league isn't open for transactions, there's no harm in looking around at your league mates' rosters and planning […]

Fantasy Football League Winners: Breakouts and Sleepers That Won Championships

We're heading into Week 18, and most fantasy football leagues have finished. Congratulations if you won leagues or cashed money because it's a grind to make it to the playoffs and survive the variance of a one-week season. A reminder that we're dealing with small samples in a given season, particularly in small portions of […]

2026 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 400 Players - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ashton Jeanty, George Pickens, Trey McBride, Justin Jefferson, RJ Harvey, Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III

The regular fantasy football season is over, but dynasty leagues never sleep. The offseason is often the busiest time for start-up drafts or buying and selling veterans in existing leagues. Below, you will find our updated 2026 fantasy football dynasty rankings to guide your decisions. In the rankings table below, check out where big-name dynasty assets […]

Fantasy Football Busts of the Year - Biggest Disappointments of the 2025 Season

Every year, fantasy managers hit landmines in their draft. While this could be due to a number of factors, such as play-calling, poor offensive environments, or injuries, these picks can sometimes sink your chances of winning your league. In this piece, we will take a look at some of the top busts at each position […]

7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sells - Trade Candidates for Rebuilding Teams (2026)

If you're on a rebuilding team in a dynasty fantasy football league, there are times when you just have to cut bait with good players for the future of your team. Even if a player is clearly a solid contributor to their team, that doesn't always lead to great fantasy football production. There are many […]