2 weeks agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt was the second back on the field for Kansas City, but he proved to be the more reliable option down the stretch. Hunt rushed eight times for 44 yards and a touchdown compared to five carries and 18 yards for
Isiah Pacheco. Given his steady performance and Pacheco's inconsistencies, it is likely that the Chiefs lean on him again in this week's contest. Kansas City will face off against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game this Sunday. Given the high-powered nature of the Bills offense, Kansas City will try to limit the number of opportunities
Josh Allen will have to beat them. Hunt will be leaned on the grind out drives and kill the clock this week. If the veteran running back can remain efficient, he should be in for a heavy workload. Consider starting Hunt in DFS and playoff leagues this Sunday.
--Joshua Costello - RotoBallerSource: Kansas City Chiefs - Twitter
2
weeks
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
quarterback
Patrick
Mahomes
was
on
the
injury
report
with
an
ankle
injury
but
practiced
fully
all
week
and
does
not
have
an
injury
designation
ahead
of
Sunday's
matchup.
Mahomes
passed
for
177
yards
and
a
touchdown
in
last
week's
AFC
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2 weeks agoThe Buffalo Bills D/ST faces a tough test in the form of the Kansas City Chiefs during Sunday's AFC Championship. Not only do the Chiefs boast an incredible offense led by
Patrick Mahomes, but they've also displayed elite-level ball security. In fact, Kansas City owns the NFL's longest active turnover-free streak dating back to Week 11. Ironically, that Week 11 game was against the Bills, but it took place in Buffalo. Patrick Mahomes was picked off twice in that contest, and the Bills D/ST's best chance to deliver a solid fantasy showing this upcoming Sunday is to rattle Mahomes once again. That won't be an easy task, but our RotoBaller experts are confident in the Bills, ranking them first among the four remaining D/ST units in the playoffs.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 weeks agoBuffalo Bills kicker
Tyler Bass remains a strong fantasy option for Sunday's AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs. While the kicker position is somewhat of a crapshoot with just four teams remaining in the playoffs, Bass has a good chance to finish near or at the top of the final rankings when this week's games are complete. The 27-year-old has fared well in the playoffs so far, going 5-for-5 on field goals and 5-for-5 on extra points. His matchup against the Chiefs isn't ideal — Kansas City allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to kickers during the regular season — but Bass did make one field goal and three extra points when he faced them back in Week 11. Conditions are expected to work in Bass' favor, too, with minimal winds and no precipitation expected in Kansas City on Sunday.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 weeks agoBuffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid remains a risky option for fantasy managers and bettors ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 25-year-old has struggled to live up to his first-round price tag from the 2023 draft, but in his defense, he isn't the only Bills pass-catcher delivering subpar numbers lately.
Amari Cooper hasn't met expectations since being acquired at the trade deadline, and rookie
Keon Coleman remains an inconsistent option in the passing attack. In other words, it's been a subpar season for Buffalo pass-catchers not named
Khalil Shakir. Unfortunately for Kincaid and his fantasy managers, the path doesn't get any easier. The Chiefs allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to tight ends during the regular season, holding the position to just 24.3 receiving yards per game.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Mack
Hollins
remains
an
unappealing
fantasy
option
heading
into
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
While
Hollins
is
actually
the
Bills'
receiving
touchdowns
leader
—
he
had
five
during
the
regular
season
—
he
hasn't
carved
out
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2 weeks agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Amari Cooper has been an unreliable fantasy option lately, and that's unlikely to change during Sunday's AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills added Cooper midseason to bolster their receiving room, but he has yet to cement himself as a dependable receiving threat week in and week out.
Khalil Shakir has remained the undisputed No. 1 receiver in Buffalo, and players like
Keon Coleman,
Mack Hollins, and
Curtis Samuel have all out-produced Cooper at times, too. The 30-year-old was held without a catch last Sunday versus Baltimore, and he hasn't exceeded three targets in any of his last five games. This week's matchup against the Chiefs won't do him any favors, either. From Weeks 12 through 17, Kansas City allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to perimeter receivers like Cooper.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Keon
Coleman
continues
to
be
an
unreliable
fantasy
option
ahead
of
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
The
rookie
has
progressed
throughout
his
first
season
in
the
NFL,
but
he
still
remains
an
inferior
option
to
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2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Khalil
Shakir
is
a
top
fantasy
option
heading
into
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
Shakir
has
been
quite
productive
through
two
playoff
games,
catching
12
of
his
13
targets
for
128
yards
through
the
air.
While
read more...
2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
running
back
Ty
Johnson
remains
an
unreliable
fantasy
option
ahead
of
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
Johnson
has
consistently
operated
as
the
No.
2
running
back
behind
James
Cook,
and
he
has
also
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2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
running
back
Ray
Davis
is
an
unreliable
fantasy
option
heading
into
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
Splitting
the
backup
role
with
Ty
Johnson
has
been
hard
enough
for
Davis
this
year.
Now,
he
read more...
2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
running
back
James
Cook
is
seeking
revenge
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs
after
they
bottled
him
up
during
the
regular
season.
When
Cook
faced
the
Chiefs
back
in
Week
11,
he
rushed
just
nine
times
for
20
yards.
He
did
catch
read more...
2
weeks
agoBuffalo
Bills
quarterback
Josh
Allen
remains
a
high-upside
play
entering
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
The
MVP
candidate
didn't
have
to
do
much
against
the
Baltimore
Ravens
last
week,
throwing
for
just
127
yards
while
rushing
for
20
more.
read more...
2 weeks agoThe Philadelphia Eagles D/ST prepares for Sunday's NFC Championship matchup against the Washington Commanders looking to maintain their strong performance this season. While the Eagles boast one of the league's top defensive squads, the Commanders' balanced offensive attack could pose a challenge. During the regular season, these teams met twice, with the Eagles allowing an average of 316 total yards and 27 points per game. However, Philadelphia's defense also forced six turnovers in those matchups, showcasing their ability to capitalize on mistakes. Containing Washington's offense will be key to securing a trip to the Super Bowl. The Eagles' defense will aim to disrupt the Commanders' rhythm and add to their postseason dominance.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia Eagles kicker
Jake Elliott prepares for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders with mixed results this postseason. Elliott has been perfect on field goals in the playoffs, going six for six, but has struggled with extra points, making just two of five attempts. Elliott's regular-season performance was below his usual standard, with a field goal percentage of 77.8%, including a concerning one of seven from 50+ yards. While he has drilled the most critical kicks when it mattered most, his extra-point struggles could loom large in what's expected to be a tightly contested game. As the Eagles aim for a Super Bowl berth, Elliott's ability to deliver under the brightest lights will be crucial for Philadelphia's success.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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