Seahawks Fire Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer

The Seattle Seahawks fired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday despite the offense setting a number of franchise records in 2020. However, it was evident that Schottenheimer and head coach Pete Carroll had their philosophical differences, with a parting of ways in the best interests of both sides. Schottenheimer had been with the club for […]

Seahawks Sign John Schneider To Contract Extension

The Seattle Seahawks signed general manager John Schneider to a contract extension on Tuesday that will keep him with the team through the 2027 draft. Schneider has helped build the Seahawks into one of the league's best franchises over the last decade. He's in his 11th season as the team's GM and also helped bring […]

George Paton Meeting With Broncos For Second Time

Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel George Paton is flying to meet with the Denver Broncos about their general manager job on Tuesday, according to sources. He is the first Broncos GM candidate to be interviewed a second time. Paton could be close to leaving Minnesota after 14 years with […]

Jets Interviewing Robert Saleh A Second Time

The New York Jets are flying San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh out for a second interview on Tuesday. Saleh is the first known finalist for the team's head-coaching opening. He's also still a candidate for the Detroit Lions head-coaching vacancy. Saleh has been San Fran's defensive coordinator since 2017, but his last two […]

Browns Should Be At Full Strength Against Chiefs

The Cleveland Browns received an "all clear" on their latest round of COVID-19 testing on Monday, according to a source informed of the situation. Cleveland was without head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and cornerback Denzel Ward, among others, in their stunning wild-card upset over the division-rival Steelers on Sunday night. […]

Eagles Fire Doug Pederson

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has been fired, according to a source. Pederson met with ownership again on Monday to discuss his future plans for the team and their offense in particular, but apparently the team's brass didn't like what they were hearing and were ready to move on after Pederson led the team […]

Doug Pederson On Shaky Ground

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson's status is on shaky ground and he could be out as the head coach if owner Jeffrey Lurie is not confident about Pederson's vision for the team in their next meeting, according to sources. The two are expected to meet again early this week in Florida after discussions this […]

Terry Fontenot A Finalist For Atlanta's GM Opening

New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is one of "two or three finalists" for the Atlanta Falcons general manager job, according to league sources. The Saints could be rewarded for losing a minority head coach or executive if Fontenot leaves for the division-rival Falcons by receiving two compensatory third-round […]

Updated Wild Card Weekend PPR Rankings (Top 130)

Welcome to Wild Card Weekend RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Wild Card Weekend rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Ronald Jones II Questionable With Quad Injury Alex Smith Is Officially Inactive John Wolford Starts, Jared Goff Takes Over After Injury Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson Active […]

Eric Bienemy In The Mix To Be Next Falcons Head Coach

The Atlanta Falcons had a strong interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy on Monday for their head-coaching job, according to a source who was involved in the hours-long interview. Bienemy has interviewed for multiple head-coaching openings and is considered one of the top head-coaching candidates this cycle. The Falcons officials are furious […]

Five Strategies To Help You Win In Fantasy 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 team of your own in an attempt to […]

Jaguars To Meet With Urban Meyer For Head-Coaching Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to meet with Urban Meyer on Friday to continue discussing the team's head-coaching vacancy, according to sources. No deal is imminent and the Jaguars have at least one more interview scheduled. Jacksonville has already interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy and Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris, with 49ers defensive coordinator […]

Stephen Gostkowski Activated From COVID-19 List

Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Gostkowski missed the Week 17 win over the Texans but is now on track to play against the Ravens in the wild-card playoff game on Sunday. The three-time Super Bowl winner missed seven of his first 17 field-goal tries for Tennessee this […]

Jim Schwartz, Rich Scangarello, Marty Mornhinweg Won't Return

Philadelphia Eagles senior offensive assistant Rich Scangarello and senior offensive consultant Marty Mornhinweg, who are on expiring contracts, will not return to the team in 2021, according to sources. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz also will not be with the team next season. The Eagles are expected to go with a new offensive coordinator for the […]

Dave Gettleman Returning As General Manager

New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced on Wednesday that general manager Dave Gettleman will return for a fourth season with the same title and responsibilities in 2021. Mara said he "really didn't contemplate" firing Gettleman despite the team's 6-10 record this year. Mara thought Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge "worked very well together" […]

Texans Working To Hire Nick Caserio As General Manager

The Houston Texans are working to hire New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their new general manager, according to sources. The Texans tried to do the same last year but were denied by the Patriots. Caserio would be succeeding former head coach/general manager Bill O'Brien, who was fired by the Texans […]

Panthers Sign Joey Slye To Extension

The Carolina Panthers signed kicker Joey Slye to a contract extension on Tuesday that will run through the 2021 season. Slye was 29-for-36 on his field-goal tries this year and made 33 of his 36 extra points, also ranking second in the league with a 91.0 touchback percentage. He was signed as an undrafted free […]

Kevin Stefanski, Others Test Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, two other coaches (a defensive backs coach and tight ends coach) and two players (a wide receiver and offensive lineman) tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, which has forced the team to close their facility, according to sources. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the acting head […]

Broncos To Hire New General Manager

After 10 years as the general manager of the Denver Broncos, John Elway is taking an elevated role with the team and will hire a general manager, giving him final say on personnel, according to a source. Elway will stay on as the president of football operations while the new GM works closely with head […]

Joe Brady A Hot Head-Coaching Commodity

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady has received requests from the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers to interview for their vacant head-coaching jobs, according to a source. Brady has just three seasons worth of NFL experience, but he's become a popular name as teams look for their next head coach heading into […]

Chargers Part Ways With Anthony Lynn

The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Anthony Lynn on Monday. The 52-year-old went 33-31 as the head coach in four seasons at the helm. Lynn guided the team to a playoff appearance in his first two years, but he posted losing records each of the last two seasons. The Chargers won their final four […]

Brandon McManus Misses Three Kicks In Season Finale

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus was rarely afforded a ton of field-goal opportunities on a weekly basis in 2020 because of the team's inconsistent and mediocre offense as a whole. But in the Week 17 regular season finale against the division-rival Raiders, McManus attempted a season-high-tying six field goals, although he made just three of […]

Jake Elliott Makes Just Two Extra Points In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott only made two extra points in a Week 17 loss to the Washington Football Team. He did not attempt a field goal in the season finale. Elliott was a disaster as a fantasy kicker this season, making just 14 field goals and 21 extra points despite never missing a game. […]

Dustin Hopkins Drills Pair Of 42-Yard Kicks In Win

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in a win over the Eagles on Sunday. Both of Hopkins' field-goals came from 42-yards away as the longtime Washington kicker ended his season on a high note. Hopkins struggled at times this season with a career-low […]

New York Moves On From Adam Gase, Set For New Coach In 2021

The New York Jets have fired head coach Adam Gase following Sunday's defeat to New England, ending his tenure with the organization after two years. Gase was on the hot seat seemingly from the get-go in 2020, with the team losing its first 13 games almost surely sealing his fate. Speculation around Gase's job security […]

Graham Gano Sets Franchise Record For Consecutive Field Goals Made

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano drilled a 50-yard field goal to set a franchise record with 30 consecutive field goals made. The veteran from Florida State was perfect from inside 50-yards this season with his lone-miss coming back in Week 2. Gano did make just two-of-three extra points on Sunday, but overall it was […]

Younghoe Koo Makes Five Kicks In Losing Effort

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra points in a 44-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Koo finished off an incredible year, as he made 37 of 39 field goals and 33 of 36 extra points to finish as fantasy football's K2. He likely wouldn't have […]

Greg Zuerlein Makes Four Field Goals In Week 17

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein made all four of his field goal attempts in a Week 17 loss, adding an extra point on his only attempt as well. Zuerlein's field goals came from 38, 46, 57, and 36 yards out. Zuerlein was excellent all year on short field goals but struggled on kicks from outside […]

Updated Week 17 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 17 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: All Saints RBs Out (COVID), Ty Montgomery Elevated From Practice Squad Christian Kirk To Miss Week 17 (COVID) Latavius Murray Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List Tyreek Hill And […]

Week 17 Kicker Streamers, Starters & Rankings 2020 Fantasy Tiers

We’ve made it to Week 17. The fantasy championships are here. For some of us, the run lasted just one, two or even three weeks. For the rest of us, this is it. The Coup de gras that our months of work will culminate in. Not that you care, but my two cents are that […]