Ben Johnson Expected To Empower Caleb Williams In Year 2

The Athletic's Dan Pompei believes that new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will likely empower quarterback Caleb Williams heading into his second year in the NFL after an up-and-down rookie campaign. Johnson gave QB Jared Goff authority with protection adjustments that not all signal-callers have while serving as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, in […]

Cowboys Interested In Brian Schottenheimer For Head-Coach Job

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for their vacant head-coaching job, according to a person briefed on their opening. Dallas has only interviewed Robert Saleh, Kellen Moore and Leslie Frazier so far after parting ways with Mike McCarthy last week, but they will surely add a long list of candidates to […]

Aaron Glenn Meeting With Jets On Tuesday

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is visiting with the New York Jets about their head-coaching position on Tuesday, and the goal for the Jets is to keep him from leaving the building, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. No deal is done with Glenn, but if everything goes well on Tuesday, he could be […]

Anthony Richardson To Work With Biometric Coach This Offseason

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick in 2023, dealt with more injuries in his second NFL season in 2024 and did nothing to solidify himself as the long-term franchise QB in Indy. Richardson regressed as a passer, with his completion percentage dropping more than 11% points from his rookie year. In addition, […]

2024-25 AFC Championship Preview: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Welcome to the AFC Championship preview. This week, we are going to do things a little differently. With only four teams remaining, we will break down the matchup and discuss which players fantasy managers can trust in their postseason fantasy lineups. Kansas City punched their ticket to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship with a 23-14 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Conference Championship Round Updates for Jalen Hurts, Mecole Hardman, Rashee Rice, Zach Ertz, Saquon Barkley

The Conference Championship round is here! The Divisional Round was much more exciting than the Wild Card Round, with multiple games going down to the wire, as well as a massive upset. The Detroit Lions were many people's picks to win the whole thing, but they were sent home by the sensational Jayden Daniels and […]

2024-25 NFC Championship Preview: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Welcome to the NFC Championship preview, an NFC rubber match between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, who split their two regular-season matchups. This week, we are going to do things a little differently. With only four teams remaining, we will break down the matchups and discuss which players fantasy managers can trust in their […]

Bears Heavily Pursuing Darren Rizzi As Special Teams Coach

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chicago Bears are heavily pursuing former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their next special teams coach, according to sources. Rizzi has interest from over a half-dozen teams this cycle, but if Rizzi doesn't land a head-coaching job, he could relocate to Chicago. The Bears officially […]

Bobby Slowik In No Danger Of Being Fired

The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander reports that Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is not in danger of being fired after a tough second season in charge of the offense. Houston's offense looked better in two playoff games, but overall they regressed in 2024 as they finished 19th in scoring offense and averaged 21.9 […]

Kliff Kingsbury In No Rush To Become Head Coach Again

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday that Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is "not rushing to become a head coach again." A recent report suggested that Kingsbury will not interview for any head-coaching jobs around the league until the Commanders are eliminated from the postseason, and most of the […]

Pete Carroll Now The Favorite To Become Raiders Next Head Coach?

The Athletic's Tarran Reed writes that former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, who interviewed for the Las Vegas Raiders' head-coach job last week, is believed to be the Raiders' backup option at head coach behind Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, according to league sources. That means that Carroll, who also interviewed with the […]

Cowboys, Anthony Lynn Have Mutual Interest In Head-Coaching Job

According to ESPN's Ed Werder, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders run-game coordinator/running backs coach Anthony Lynn have mutual interest in Dallas' open head-coach job. However, with the Commanders upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, Dallas won't be able to interview Lynn or Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury for at least another […]

Jaguars To Hold Second Interviews With Robert Saleh, Patrick Graham, Liam Coen

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jacksonville Jaguars will hold in-person, second interviews this week for their vacant head-coaching position with former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Saleh's second meeting with the team will come on Friday. He […]

Saints To Interview Mike McCarthy For Head-Coaching Job

The New Orleans Saints are setting up an in-person interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy sometime this week, a source told NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill. After parting way with the Cowboys last week, McCarthy has become a popular head-coaching candidate around the league and interviewed for the Chicago Bears' head-coach job over the […]

Jalen Hurts' Status Uncertain For NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) injured his left knee and was in the medical tent briefly in Sunday's Divisional Round win against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. Although Hurts returned to the game, head coach Nick Sirianni didn't have much of an update on the star QB on Monday during his press conference. After […]

Ben Johnson Hired As Bears Head Coach

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Well, that happened fast. Just two days after falling to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round, Johnson is on the move. The South Carolina native took over as OC […]

Lions Will Consider Replacing Coordinators With Outside Coaches

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday that he will consider replacing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who are both expected to become head coaches elsewhere, with coordinators from outside the organization. However, Campbell also said that the Lions already have coaches that are more than capable of being […]

Aaron Glenn Set For Second Interview For Jets Head-Coaching Job

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is set for a second, in-person interview with the New York Jets for their head-coaching job, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Glenn is one of the top head-coaching candidates this cycle despite the fact that the Lions defense crumbled and allowed 45 points in their Divisional Round upset […]

Leslie Frazier To Interview For Cowboys Head-Coach Job On Monday

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to interview Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier for their head-coach vacancy on Monday. Although the meeting with Frazier is the Cowboys' last scheduled interview after they talked with Robert Saleh and Kellen Moore over the weekend, Rapoport gets the sense that the […]

Cowboys Could Add Kliff Kingsbury To Candidates For Head-Coaching Job

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport gets the sense that the Dallas Cowboys aren't close at all to wrapping up their search for their next head coach. Dallas is expected to take their time and talk to more candidates after already interviewing Robert Saleh and Kellen Moore over the weekend. Rapoport said he wouldn't be surprised if […]

Anthony Weaver Set For Second Head-Coach Interview With Saints

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the New Orleans Saints are bringing in Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for a second interview for their head-coaching job on Wednesday, according to sources. Pelissero also reported that New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will get a second interview for the job with the Saints this […]

Saints To Conduct Second Interview With Mike Kafka For Head-Coach Job

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the New Orleans Saints are flying in New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Monday for a second interview for their head-coaching job that will take place on Tuesday, according to sources. Despite never holding a head-coaching position in the NFL, Kafka has been a finalist for three […]

Matthew Stafford Contemplating His Future

After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said he would "take some time to think about it" when asked about his future. When asked about whether he has football left in him, Stafford said, "Sure feels like it." The 36-year-old nearly […]

Conference Championship PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football - Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Brown, Josh Allen, Khalil Shakir, Zach Ertz

The Eagles, Commanders, Chiefs, and Bills are the last four teams standing in the fight for a Super Bowl LIX crown. As always, we have you covered for fantasy and DFS contests. In the overall rankings below, you'll see where Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Brown, Josh Allen, Khalil Shakir, and Zach Ertz […]

Conference Championship Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts

All of a sudden, only four teams remain in the fight for the Super Bowl LIX crown. The Bills, Chiefs, and Eagles were largely expected to be in their conference title games, but the Commanders are the big surprise among the final four after defeating the Lions on the road. DFS and fantasy football contests […]

Lamar Jackson Falls Just Short During Comeback

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson committed a couple of uncharacteristic turnovers in the first half on Sunday, but almost turned it all around in the second half. During the 27-25 loss to the Bills, Jackson finished with 254 yards and one interception on 18-for-25 throwing while gathering 39 yards on six carries and a fumble. […]

Jalen Hurts Finds End Zone With His Feet

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) played a pivotal role in Sunday's 28-22 Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams. Hurts completed 15 of 20 passes for 128 yards while adding seven carries for 70 rushing yards, including a 44-yard touchdown run on the opening drive that electrified the snow-covered crowd at Lincoln Financial […]

Fantasy Football Sunday Injury Report: Updates for Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Zach Ertz, More

Another week of playoff football is in the books. Unlike Wild Card Weekend, the Divisional Round did not disappoint. While we had several exciting games, we also had several injuries occur. So, let’s not waste any time and get you caught up on who went down in this weekend's games. Make sure you follow RotoBaller […]

2024-25 NFL Conference Championship Playoffs Bracket: Predictions, Picks for the Entire NFL Postseason and Super Bowl LIX

The Divisional Round largely lived up to the hype after a lackluster Wild Card Weekend. We saw an MVP battle in the snow while a surging rookie took out the NFC's top seed to keep an underdog story alive and well. Every year reminds us why you have to play the games, but that won't […]

CFP National Championship Game - DraftKings Showdown CFB DFS Lineup Picks 1/20/25

We are at the end of the first college football season with the expanded playoffs. The regular season still gave us a few games we weren't used to seeing, but Michigan beating Ohio State meant nothing for the Buckeyes. They're still here. That would have been a "playoff" game during the regular season in past […]