Dalton Schultz A Low-End Option In Playoff Formats

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is a low-end option for managers in playoff formats with his team set to play host to the Los Angeles Chargers in a Wild Card game. The 28-year-old finished as TE20 in PPR formats, his worst finish in five years, while attached to a Houston offense that didn't live […]

Tough Matchup For Ka'imi Fairbairn In Wild-Card Round

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn will face a difficult matchup in Round 1 of the NFL playoffs when his team plays host to the Los Angeles Chargers on wild-card weekend. L.A. is one of the stronger teams against fantasy kickers, ranking seventh, but the bigger concern has been the offense to which Fairbairn is attached. […]

Texans D/ST Avoidable Against Chargers

During the course of the regular season, the Houston Texans D/ST made waves by forcing sacks and turnovers, but they'll have their work cut out for them against the steady Los Angeles Chargers on Wild Card Weekend. The Chargers turned over the ball at the second lowest rate in the NFL, giving away the ball […]

Rashod Bateman An Intriguing DFS Option In Wild-Card Round

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman steps into the top receiver role with Zay Flowers (knee) getting ruled out for the opening playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Bateman did score against the Steelers in their last outing, he has only posted 44 total yards and three receptions on eight targets. He'll likely play […]

Derrick Henry Carries 100-Yard Streak Into Playoffs

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry enters the wild-card round on a three-game streak of at least 100 rushing yards, which started when the Ravens and Steelers met last. Henry gashed the Steelers' defense for 162 yards on 24 carries in Week 16 after turning in 65 yards on 13 carries in their first meeting. […]

Lamar Jackson Draws Rival Steelers In First Round

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson drew a first-round matchup with the longtime rival Pittsburgh Steelers in what he hopes will be a different playoff experience. Jackson and company split the season series with the Steelers but won via blowout in their last game at home. That was the first non-COVID era home game he started […]

Titans Request To Interview Ian Cunningham For GM Opening

The Tennessee Titans requested an interview with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their vacant general manager opening, according to sources. Cunningham was a finalist for the Titans' GM job two years ago, too, before they decided on Ran Carthon. He has worked in the Bears offense since 2022 and also interviewed for […]

Titans Request To Interview Matt Berry, Reggie McKenzie For GM Opening

The Tennessee Titans requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks senior director of player personnel Matt Berry and Miami Dolphins senior personnel executive Reggie McKenzie for the general manager role, according to a source. Berry joined Seattle's front office in 2008 and has mostly focused on college scouting in his time there. McKenzie has previous GM […]

Browns Expected To Interview Darrell Bevell For Offensive-Coordinator Position

The Cleveland Browns are expected to interview Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell for their vacant offensive-coordinator position, according to a source. In addition to Bevell, the Browns will discuss the same position with Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Charles London. Bevell is a long-time NFL assistant and has been with Miami since Mike McDaniel […]

Browns To Interview Charles London For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Cleveland Browns will interview Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Charles London for their offensive-coordinator job on Friday, according to a source. In addition to London, the Browns will interview Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell for the offensive-coordinator job. London's job in Seattle could be up in the air after Seattle recently fired offensive […]

Seahawks To Interview Hank Fraley For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to interview Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley for their offensive-coordinator job on Friday, according to a source. Fraley was an offensive lineman for 11 years in the NFL and has been instrumental in the Lions' running game during their resurgence. Improving their ground game is something Seattle desperately […]

Aaron Glenn Declines To Interview For Patriots' Head-Coaching Job

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from the New England Patriots for their head-coach opening, according to sources. Instead, Glenn will interview for the other five head-coaching openings around the league -- the Raiders, Saints, Jets, Bears and Jaguars -- over the next few days. Glenn is one of the […]

Raiders Don't Have Interview Set Up With Mike Vrabel

The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports that the Las Vegas Raiders currently don't have an interview set up to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coach job. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady and former New England Patriots quarterback reportedly wants to get Vrabel in for an interview after the team fired Antonio […]

Kenny Pickett Stays Limited On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited in practice for the second day this week on Thursday. Pickett suffered fractured ribs while filling in for the injured Jalen Hurts (concussion) in the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders and made the start in Week 17, but he gave way to third-stringer Tanner […]

Jalen Hurts Practices In Full, On Pace To Play On Sunday

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion, finger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and remains on pace to clear the league's concussion protocol and play on Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers on wild-card weekend. Hurts suffered a concussion the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders and […]

Saints Interview Mike Kafka For Head-Coach Job

The New Orleans Saints announced on Thursday that they completed a virtual interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head-coach position. On Wednesday, the Saints held an interview with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Kafka was an assistant head coach to Brian Daboll in New York and has been with […]

Daniel Jones Could Serve As Backup In Playoffs

The Minnesota Vikings are considering using quarterback Daniel Jones as the primary backup to Sam Darnold in the postseason over Nick Mullens. The Vikings signed Jones to their active 53-man roster this week after he spent six weeks on the practice squad. Mullens appeared in relief of Darnold only four times during the regular season […]

Malik Willis Returns To Full Practice

Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis (thumb) returned to a full practice session on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Jordan Love (elbow) was also limited on Wednesday and a full-go on Thursday, so both signal-callers should be ready to roll for the wild-card playoff game on Sunday in Philadelphia against the Eagles. […]

Roman Wilson Won't Play On Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (hamstring), who remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list, was officially ruled out on Thursday for the team's wild-card playoff game on Saturday night against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Wilson has been practicing in full with the rest of the team since he was designated to return […]

Sam Darnold On The Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (quadriceps) finds himself on this week's injury report but he was able to practice in full on Thursday as the team begins preparing to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday evening in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Darnold appeared to hurt his leg late in the Sunday night […]

Aaron Jones Limited On Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quadriceps) remains on the injury report and was limited in the first practice of the week on Thursday. The Vikings still have two more days of practice, so as long as Jones can return to a full session by Saturday, he should be cleared to face the Los Angeles […]

Gus Edwards Could Operate As Lead Back In Wild-Card Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (ankle) upgraded to a full practice on Friday and has been cleared from the injury report for wild-card weekend and will be active on Saturday against the Texans in Houston. With fellow RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) questionable to play, there's a chance Edwards could lead LA's backfield in […]

John Metchie III Listed As Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

According to the team, Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Metchie opened the week as a non-participant but was able to upgrade each day, ending the week off with a full session on Thursday. However, the wideout was unable to […]

Cade Otton Upgrades To Full Participation On Thursday

According to Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tight end Cade Otton (knee) logged a full practice on Thursday. This is an excellent sign for Otton, as he has been unable to fully participate since sustaining the knee injury during Week 15. Otton has missed the previous three games. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Chris Boswell Off The Injury Report

According to Ryan Mink of the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (illness) is off the injury report for Saturday's playoff game. The veteran kicker popped up on the injury report on Wednesday and remained a non-participant on Thursday. However, the team has already cleared him and he does not carry a designation into […]

Quentin Johnston Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Johnston opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Wednesday. He returned to limited capacity on Thursday but still carries […]

J.K. Dobbins Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild card game against the Houston Texans. Dobbins sustained this injury during last weekend's victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dobbins logged three straight limited practice sessions this week but could not avoid […]

Joshua Palmer Ruled Out For Wild-Card Weekend

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Palmer sat out last weekend with the same injury and will now miss his second-straight game. Palmer could not practice all week, which suggests he may have […]

Jordan Love Upgrades To Full Practice On Thursday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited by a right elbow injury on Wednesday. This almost certainly means he'll be available for Green Bay's NFC Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, barring a setback. Love was banged up in the Week 18 […]

A.J. Brown Being Rested On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was not spotted at the start of Thursday's practice ahead of the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The five-time 1,000-yard receiver left Wednesday's practice early, but the team listed him with knee and rest designations. It's unclear what's holding Brown out of practice, but […]