Kareem Hunt Looking To Hold Onto Backfield

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has been the team's leader out of the backfield despite the return of Isiah Pacheco. The veteran running back has earned more opportunities in the last three games he played alongside Pacheco. Hunt was not listed on the injury report this week, while Pacheco appeared to be nursing […]

Isiah Pacheco Off Injury Report, Ready To Take On Texans

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was listed on the injury report with a rib injury but practiced fully all week and does not have an injury designation for this game. The second-year back has had nearly three weeks to recover since the last time he suited up, so he should be back to […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Remains Premier Option Despite Teammate's Return

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs remains a top option for fantasy managers and bettors ahead of Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the Washington Commanders. Gibbs delivered otherworldly production near the end of the season, picking up 396 rushing yards, 205 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns over a four-game span to end the year. Much […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Divisional Round

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article will help you identify players you can use in your cash game lineup to help you save money, allowing you to spend up for […]

Joe Mixon Questionable To Play Against Chiefs

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is officially listed as questionable to play on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs due to ankle injury. Mixon popped up on this week's injury report on Thursday after putting in a limited practice and picked up a DNP on Friday, […]

Austin Ekeler Could See Increased Role In Divisional Round

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler could have an increased role in a potential high-scoring affair against the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening. Ekeler returned from his four-game absence due to a concussion in Week 18. In this game, he tallied 32 total yards. Last weekend in Tampa Bay, he tallied a solid 27 yards […]

Brian Robinson Jr. A Touchdown-Dependent Flex Play Facing Detroit

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is a touchdown-dependent flex option in the divisional round when he faces the Detroit Lions. Robinson had a disappointing conclusion to the season, and those struggles lingered during their wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this game, Robinson tallied just 16 yards on ten carries. Over […]

David Montgomery Off The Injury Report Prior To Divisional Round

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) is off the injury report and good to go for Saturday's playoff game against the Washington Commanders. The veteran back has been sidelined since suffering an MCL sprain during their Week 15 contest against the Buffalo Bills. While sidelined, sophomore running back […]

Ray Davis Remains Limited On Thursday

According to the team, Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis (concussion) remained limited during Thursday's practice. Davis will have another opportunity on Friday to log a full session before the final injury report. The Kentucky product suffered a concussion during Sunday's victory over the Denver Broncos. Before exiting, he ran the ball once for […]

Bobby Slowik To Interview For Jets Head-Coaching Vacancy

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is set to interview with the New York Jets on Thursday for their head-coaching vacancy. In addition to Slowik, the Jets will interview Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the same position on Thursday. Slowik, who is now in his second year running the Texans' offense, also received […]

Joe Mixon Absent From Thursday's Practice

Houston Texans Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was not seen at practice with the rest of the team on Thursday due to an ankle injury. Mixon wasn't on the injury report on Tuesday before being added on Wednesday while being listed as a limited participant. However KPRC's Aaron Wilson writes that it would […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Divisional Round? James Cook, Austin Ekeler, Brian Robinson Jr.

Both the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Commanders won their games in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs and are headed to the Divisional round. While they won't face each other, the teams have a few running backs who are interesting as targets in Daily Fantasy Sports games. Bills running back James Cook […]

Deion Sanders Likely To Accept If Cowboys Offer Him Head-Coach Position

ESPN's Ed Werder reports that University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders would almost certainly accept if Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offers to make him the next head coach, according to sources. Those around Sanders are encouraging him to pursue the opportunity, and Jones is enamored with the idea of hiring the former NFL […]

Todd Monken Interviewing For Jaguars Head-Coaching Job On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is interviewing for the Jacksonville Jaguars' head-coaching job on Thursday, according to a source. Monken will then interview for the Chicago Bears' head-coaching position on Friday. Both interviews will come before Monken prepares the Ravens offense to take on the Buffalo Bills on the road this Sunday in the […]

Cowboys To Interview Kellen Moore For Head-Coach Job This Weekend

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head-coach job at some point this weekend ahead of the Eagles' Divisional Round playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Before Dallas even requested an interview with Moore, he was considered one of the favorites to replace Mike […]

Jim Harbaugh To Have Heart Procedure, Hip Replacement

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Wednesday that he will be undergoing a cardiac ablation and hip-replacement surgery this offseason. Harbaugh left the Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos with an atrial flutter, a type of arrhythmia that causes the heart to beat at an abnormally high rate. He had an […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Divisional Round (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to use as core pieces to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers you can use as building blocks, […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks: Divisional Round Weekend (Premium Content)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Stacks of the Week. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's the Divisional Round, which is arguably the best weekend of football. We have some insanely fun matchups to look at, highlighted by the AFC clash of […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Divisional Round) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests

Things are heating up in the NFL playoffs, as eight teams remain in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. There will be four games this week (Texans at Chiefs, Commanders at Lions, Rams at Eagles, and Ravens at Bills), and all eight teams will be fighting for a spot in the conference championship games. Given […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL Playoffs Divisional Round (Thursday Updates): A.J. Brown, Zay Flowers, Joe Mixon, David Montgomery, Patrick Mahomes II, Tyler Higbee, more

We're through one round of the playoffs, and six teams have been eliminated. But until the season is over, players will continue to get hurt, necessitating the existence of injury update aggregations for fantasy managers and NFL fans alike. The incessant revolving door of players being hurt is a sad reality of a contact sport […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Commanders vs. Lions Saturday Showdown (Divisional Round)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The Divisional Round is officially underway. In this piece, we will take a look at the Saturday night showdown between the NFC's top-seeded Detroit Lions and the "Cardiac" Washington Commanders led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. In this piece, I will break down my top choices for Captain/MVP, flex options, and even […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Divisional Round Weekend (Saturday Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Divisional Round Weekend - Saturday Main Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now into the playoffs, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of […]

10 Early Predictions For 2025 NFL Free Agency: Fantasy Football Offseason Outlook

While the 2024 fantasy football season, the playoffs are underway. Many fantasy players will turn their attention elsewhere until it’s time to draft in August. However, dynasty fantasy football players are looking forward to free agency and the NFL Draft. While some players will re-sign with their current teams before the start of free agency, […]

Cowboys Request To Interview Leslie Frazier For Head-Coach Job

The Dallas Cowboys have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier for their vacant head-coach position, according to multiple sources. Frazier was previously the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and has been a long-time defensive coordinator in the NFL. The 65-year-old began his NFL coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles […]

Taylor Decker Misses Practice Due To Personal Reasons

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (personal) was not present with the rest of the team for Wednesday's practice due to personal reasons. It doesn't mean that the Lions won't have Decker available for the Divisional Round playoff game this Saturday against the visiting Washington Commanders, but his status will be worth watching closely. As […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Texans vs. Chiefs Showdown (Divisional Round)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We made it to the Divisional Round, and we have an interesting matchup. C.J. Stroud and the AFC South Champion Houston Texans (10-7) will take on Patrick Mahomes and the AFC West Champion Kansas City Chiefs (15-2). This is a showdown between two really good quarterbacks, but I'm more focused on the […]

Isiah Pacheco Trending In The Right Direction

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (rib) was a full participant for the second straight day this week in practice on Wednesday and is trending in the right direction to play against the Houston Texans on Saturday in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Although the rib injury that Pacheco suffered in Week 17 […]

Joe Mixon Finds His Way Onto Injury Report On Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited at practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. Mixon battled through ankle injuries throughout the regular season, so it is not necessarily surprising to see him on the injury report with the injury. Most concerning is that Mixon was not on the injury report on […]

Is David Montgomery Hurt Or Healthy? Injury Update For Fantasy Football Divisional Round (2025)

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joins Jahmyr Gibbs to make the best 1-2 backfield combination in the NFL. Both star running backs had over 1,000 scrimmage yards during the regular season. Unfortunately, Montgomery suffered a knee injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The team thought he was out for the […]

David Montgomery Puts In Another Full Practice

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) was a full-go in practice on Wednesday for the second straight day this week. Montgomery said that he's "ready to go" for the Divisional Round game this Saturday versus the visiting Washington Commanders despite spraining his MCL in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The 27-year-old […]