Brian Hoyer Preparing To Pitch In

New England Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer is preparing to pitch in for the AFC title game against the Jaguars with Tom Brady (hand) nursing a hand injury, although a source said Brady's hand "should be OK" for Sunday. Hoyer took all the practice repetitions in practice Thursday with Brady sitting out. It'd be a […]

Patriots Likely To Attack Jaguars Linebackers

The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady are likely to attack the middle of the field with tight end Rob Gronkowski and their running backs in the AFC title game. Jaguars linebackers Telvin Smith and Myles Jack are the primary pass defenders in the second level, and they allowed a combined 949 yards in […]

Tom Brady Wearing Gloves On Both Hands

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand), who jammed his throwing hand in practice Wednesday, was wearing gloves on both his hands on Thursday, which is not the norm for him. "Early in my career I tried using a glove on my throwing hand a little bit. It didn't go too well. I think it's […]

Deeper DraftKings DFS Sleepers for the Conference Championships

And now there are just four teams left in the NFL playoffs. The New England Patriots are there, like many people expected. The Philadelphia Eagles are there too, which many people also expected at times during the regular season until quarterback Carson Wentz went down with a knee injury and was replaced by the Nick […]

DraftKings DFS Risers and Fallers - Conference Championships

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 two games, there’s no room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. The same […]

Tom Brady Should Be OK

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) "should be OK" after jamming his throwing hand in practice Wednesday, according to a source close to Brady. Brady's hand may affect him a little bit this weekend against the Jaguars in the AFC title game, but probably not enough to affect his performance. The veteran signal caller […]

Rex Burkhead Set To Play Sunday Against Jaguars

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is expected to play this Sunday against the Jaguars, per CBSSports.com. Burkhead has not played since Dec. 17, as he is dealing with a knee sprain. He was proving to be the perfect complement to starter Dion Lewis with his ability to catch the ball out of the […]

Dion Lewis Could Be Key To Patriots Success

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will be a key offensive figure in their matchup against the Jaguars for the AFC Championship Game. The Jaguars have allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season despite the Steelers' Le'Veon Bell breaking free for some big plays last week. Lewis is having a […]

A Productive Chris Hogan Could Be Patriots X-Factor

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught a four-yard touchdown last week against the Titans. Hogan began the year on fire, catching five touchdowns in his first four games. But the injury bug caught up to Hogan midseason, and he just now is getting back into the rhythm of the offense. Now he will […]

Danny Amendola Has PPR Value Against Jacksonville

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola enjoyed his best game of the season last week, bringing in 11 receptions for 112 yards. Amendola continuously was open all over the field and made some huge first downs. This week he will take on a Jaguars defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing […]

Brandin Cooks Has Tough Matchup Against Jaguars

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks could have a tough time producing this Sunday against an elite Jaguars defense. The Jaguars were burned for 132 yards by the Steelers' Antonio Brown last week, but they allowed the fewest fantasy points to receivers during the regular season. Cooks will surely see plenty of Pro Bowl cornerback […]

Tom Brady Presents Jaguars Defense With Their Toughest Test

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got back on track last week, throttling the Titans defense for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Brady found receivers all over the field and the offensive line did a solid job keeping him clean in the pocket. This week he will face a Jaguars defense that does exactly what […]

Tom Brady Injures Hand At Practice

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand), who was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, jammed his throwing hand during practice. However, X-rays were negative for structural damage, according to a source. The Pats will likely take it easy with Brady the rest of the week, but the injury isn't serious to keep […]

Start Rob Gronkowski With Confidence

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will go up against an elite Jaguars defense this Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Gronkowski caught six passes for 81 yards and one touchdown last week against the Titans and is the healthiest he has ever been this late in the season. The Jaguars defense has been […]

Tom Brady, Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Limited

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) and running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) were all limited in practice Wednesday. Brady's hand injury is unlikely to be serious, and he'll be out there for the AFC title game against the Jaguars. Brady picked the Titans apart in the Divisional Round, but it […]

Malcolm Mitchell Won't Come Off Injured Reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) will not be activated off Injured Reserve, meaning he'll be inactive for the rest of the postseason, according to a source. Chronic knee problems kept Mitchell from playing all of the 2017 season. He has two years left on his rookie deal, but he's unlikely to be […]

Running Back Targets for DFS and Playoff Leagues: Conference Championships

For all the crazy finishes, dramatic moments, and early upsets, we're left with a 1-2 seed matchup in the NFC and 1-3 in the AFC. Unless the Jags pull off the ultimate upset by knocking off the defending champs this weekend, this year's playoffs may go down as many expected from the outset. The same […]

DraftKings Tight Ends - Conference Round DFS Targets

There is no fantasy football waiver wire in the NFL playoffs - it's mostly a week to week game. Each round, you will be able to enter DFS contests, and you'll need a tight end when setting your lineups. If you aren't in the business of shelling out top dollar amounts for your tight ends […]

Rex Burkhead Expected To Play In AFC Title Game

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to a knee sprain, is expected to play against the Jaguars in the AFC title game next weekend, according to a source. A lot will depend on how much Burkhead does in practice this week, so keep an eye on […]

Rob Gronkowski Registers 81 Yards, One Touchdown

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was unleashed, catching six passes for 81 yards and one touchdown as the Patriots advanced to the AFC title game. All season the Patriots had been making it a point to try and avoid throwing to Gronk over the middle in an effort to protect him from injury. […]

Danny Amendola Erupts For 112 Receiving Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola had his best game of the season as the Patriots rolled past the Titans 35-14. Amendola caught 11 passes for 112 yards and tormented the Titans defense for some big-time first downs. Amendola continuously got open and quarterback Tom Brady found him, targeting him a team-high 13 times. It […]

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 […]

Tom Brady Shreds Titans

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 35 of 53 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns as the Patriots cruised to a 35-14 win over the Titans. Brady surgically dismantled the Titans defense, using his bevy of weapons to overwhelm them early and often. This is the first time Brady has thrown for more […]

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 […]

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, […]

Malcolm Mitchell Won't Play Saturday

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) was not activated from Injured Reserve on Friday and won't play in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday. The deadline for the team to activate him from IR is Wednesday, Jan. 17, if they advance to the AFC Championship game. Even if the Pats advance, […]

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 […]