Sean Payton Not Closing The Door On Return Of Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson bounced back from a disastrous 2022 season in 2023. The veteran completed over 66% of his passes for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 15 starts. However, the Broncos still benched him for the team's final two games, marking what looked to be the end of his time […]

Donovan Smith Expected To Play On Wild-Card Weekend

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Donovan Smith (neck) suffered a neck injury in the Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He has not been able to suit up since, but head coach Andy Reid said he could be available on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. Barring any setbacks, the Chiefs will get back […]

Titans Fire Head Coach Mike Vrabel

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, according to sources. Vrabel led the Titans to four straight winning seasons after he was hired in 2018, but the Titans have decided to move on after experiencing back-to-back frustrating seasons the last two years and finishing multiple games under .500 both times. Tennessee started […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Feeling Healthy

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was benched in favor of rookie Aidan O'Connell after head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler were fired at the end of October, said he's finally feeling healthy after dealing with a concussion and a back injury that caused him to miss some games in 2023 […]

Steelers Sticking With Mason Rudolph At Quarterback

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is sticking with quarterback Mason Rudolph as their starter for Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the Buffalo Bills. Tomlin said the team is "sticking with the hot hand." Kenny Pickett has recovered from tightrope surgery on his ankle, but Rudolph has earned the starting gig heading […]

Jim Irsay Being Treated For Severe Respiratory Illness

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay (illness) is being treated for a severe respiratory illness, according to the team. "While this unfortunately means he won't be able to perform with his band this week in Los Angeles, he is receiving excellent care and looks forward to returning to the stage as soon as possible," the Colts […]

Chargers Request Interview With Raheem Morris

The Los Angeles Chargers have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Morris has been a popular name so far in this year's head-coaching cycle, as the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers have also requested interviews with him for their head-coaching positions. In […]

Chargers Request Interviews With Dan Quinn, Patrick Graham

The Los Angeles Chargers have requested interviews with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their head-coaching job, according to multiple reports. The Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco during the regular season. Quinn has been a popular head-coaching candidate the last […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Wild Card Weekend) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Just when you thought we were done, it's Wild Card Weekend and we aren't going anywhere! Pick 'Em pools continue and so does the weekly column. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who play in a format that requires it. The games […]

2024 NFL Playoffs QB Power Rankings: Every Starter Ranked

The 2023-2024 NFL playoffs are finally here, and we have some big games on the horizon on Super Wild Card Weekend. The Detroit Lions will host the Los Angeles Rams in a game that features Matthew Stafford’s return to Detroit. The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers will also square off in a game that […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, Sam LaPorta, Gabe Davis, more

Fantasy football season is over for most people, but there are playoff fantasy leagues and DFS contests to take part in to round out the year. Heading into the first round of the postseason, there are plenty of key players dealing with bumps and bruises. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, January 9 […]

Is Jalen Hurts Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts exited the team's Week 18 loss to the New York Giants with a dislocated finger. He did not return in the 27-10 loss. Up next for the Eagles is a Wild Card Round meeting with the NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Eagles will be on the road for […]

Panthers List Nine Head Coach Candidates For Initial Requests

The Carolina Panthers have officially confirmed a list of nine head coaching candidates for initial requests. Once David Tepper took over as the owner of the team in 2018-19, the Panthers have gone through six head coaches if you count the interim coaches. They even got rid of their general manager after three seasons. The […]

Josh McDaniels Could Return To Patriots If Bill Belichick Stays

If New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick retains his job after a four-win season in 2023, former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels could return to the team, according to sources close to the situation. Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are expected to meet once more to discuss the direction of the franchise and whether Belichick […]

Panthers Request To Interview Brian Callahan

The Carolina Panthers have requested an interview with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Carolina fired head coach Frank Reich on Nov. 27 and also canned general manager Scott Fitterer on Monday, so they'll be looking for both a new head coach and GM this offseason. In […]

Commanders Request Interviews With Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Others

The Washington Commanders aren't wasting any time looking for a replacement after firing head coach Ron Rivera on Monday. They've already requested interviews with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, according to sources, in addition to Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Baltimore Ravens associate head coach and defensive […]

Mike Vrabel 50/50 To Retain Job As Titans Head Coach

A league source said they'd give it a 50/50 chance that the Tennessee Titans retain head coach Mike Vrabel with the 2023 season just concluding. There have been questions in and around the organization as to whether the entire front office and coaching staff are on the same page with the team's direction moving forward. […]

Commanders Hire Bob Myers, Rick Spielman

In a sweeping overhaul, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has hired two prominent executives in former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. The two new executives were hired to assist Harris' group in their searches for a new head of football operations and a new head coach […]

Kirk Cousins Looking To Re-Sign With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has made it clear that he hopes to re-sign with the team as he approaches the end of his current contract this offseason. In turn, Vikings decision-makers have said they are warm to the idea of bringing Cousins back. When asked if he'd consider giving the Vikings a hometown discount, […]

Nick Mullens Nearly Throws For 400 Yards In Season Finale

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens put on a show in the Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday by going 30-for-44 for 396 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was sacked four times for a loss of 37 yards and ran twice for eight yards. Mullens ended up being Minnesota's best option […]

Pete Carroll Plans To Return In 2024

Despite speculation that he might retire following the conclusion of the 2023 season on Sunday, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he plans to return in 2024 for his age-73 season. "I'm not won out. I'm not tired," Carroll said. The Seahawks pulled out a 21-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week […]

Aaron Rodgers Wants To Play For More Than One Season?

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said at his season-ending press conference on Monday that he'd "like for this to be more than just next year." The 40-year-old lost all of the 2023 season when he tore his Achilles in the season opener, but he made amazing progress during his rehab and probably would […]

Joe Burrow Thinks He'll Be Throwing By OTAs

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist) thinks he can be ready to throw by organized team activities this offseason, but he's not completely sure of his timeline as he recovers from season-ending surgery on his right wrist. The 27-year-old signal-caller had a lost season in 2023, first suffering a calf injury in training camp that […]

No Fractures In Jalen Hurts' Finger

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (finger) underwent X-rays that showed no fracture in the middle finger on his throwing hand that he dislocated in the Week 18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, according to sources. Hurts said he's taking it day by day and will have an extra day to heal up […]

The Best Of Both Worlds: Recapping The Jared Goff For Matthew Stafford Trade

Whether an already established commodity in the NFL or an incoming rookie with pre-draft hype, trading a haul of assets for a quarterback can be disastrous. The 49ers and Bears traded the farm for Trey Lance and Mitch Trubisky, respectively, during the NFL Draft. Neither earned a second contract with the team that selected them. […]

Tua Tagovailoa Posts A Dud In Season Finale

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finished out the regular season in disappointing fashion as he posted his fifth QB2 performance in a row on Sunday night. He finished the game against the Buffalo Bills with 173 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while completing 17 of his 27 pass attempts. With Jaylen Waddle (ankle) missing […]

Top Fantasy Football Injuries From Sunday: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Sam LaPorta, Gabe Davis, Romeo Doubs, Kalif Raymond

The 2023 fantasy football season is officially over, but there are postseason leagues and DFS tournaments still underway over the next month. That said, we'll continue to cover key injuries to players on playoff teams. Our fantasy football injuries report highlights the banged-up players with fantasy significance and their early status heading into Wild Card […]

Daniel Jones Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) said he's continuing to rehab his knee and plans to be ready to play by the start of training camp. Jones tore his ACL in early November, ending his season. Giants' GM Joe Schoen noted that the team plans to continue to build around Jones, but understands that […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for Justin Fields, Khalil Herbert, Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Evans

The 18th and final Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who […]

Geno Smith Leads Another Game-Winning Drive

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith went 16-for-28 for 189 passing yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Smith also gained 28 rushing yards on three carries in the game. Smith was under heavy pressure throughout the contest and had difficulty syncing up with his receivers. Still, Smith once again led […]