DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (1/1/25)

While we are all nursing our hangovers (all football-related, of course) from the end of 2024, we have the final three games of the college football playoff on tap for New Year's Day. Gone are the days of a dozen bowl games happening on New Year's Day. College football is opting for quality (they hope) […]

Josh McCown Could Be An Option To Run Patriots Offense

If the New England Patriots retain head coach Jerod Mayo for a second season in 2025, The Athletic's Chad Graff mentions Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach and former NFL quarterback Josh McCown as an option to join Mayo's staff in New England as the offensive coordinator. McCown has been one of the best position coaches in […]

Multiple Teams Doing Homework On Jon Gruden As Head-Coaching Candidate

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that multiple NFL teams have been doing extensive homework on former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden as a head-coaching candidate during this hiring cycle. Pelissero doesn't think anyone should be surprised if Gruden gets some head-coaching interviews in the next couple of weeks after the 2024 regular season […]

Rams Likely To Rest Matthew Stafford, Other Starters In Week 18

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Rams could fall from the No. 3 seed to the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoff picture with a loss in the Week 18 regular-season finale to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, head coach Sean McVay said that resting starters this weekend is "probably the direction […]

Brock Purdy Unlikely To Play In Week 18, No Long-Term Issues Expected

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) suffered a right-elbow contusion in the Monday Night Football loss to the Detroit Lions. The 2022 seventh-round pick is unlikely to play in the team's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals, but no long-term issues are expected. Purdy regressed this season after a fantastic 2023 campaign, throwing for […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Starting And Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the top passer in the NFL. However, his days as an elite fantasy football quarterback might be over. The superstar is still a solid starting option for fantasy players. However, he is the QB10 for the year, averaging 17.7 fantasy points per game after many drafted him as […]

Is Josh Allen Starting And Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been one of the top passers in the NFL and fantasy football this season. He is the QB2 for the year, averaging 23.7 fantasy points per game. The superstar has been a touchdown machine. Allen has 3,731 passing yards and 28 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. Furthermore, […]

When Is Tua Tagovailoa Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 18 (2024)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the QB20 for the year, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he has struggled to stay healthy. The star quarterback missed four games earlier this season with a concussion after taking a massive hit in the Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, he has played well […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Bailey Zappe Could Both Play In Week 18

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Tuesday that he might play both quarterbacks Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Jameis Winston (shoulder) is likely to serve as the emergency third QB for the third straight week. The 25-year-old Thompson-Robinson struggled in […]

Mitchell Trubisky Should See Plenty Of Work Against Patriots

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday that the team plans to use a blend of starters and backups in a meaningless Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots. The Bills locked up the No. 2 seed in the AFC with their win over the division-rival New York […]

Jameis Winston Likely To Be Emergency Third QB In Week 18

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he's going to work through the team's quarterback situation this week as they head into the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. There's a chance that both Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe could play this Saturday. Veteran Jameis Winston (shoulder) is likely to be […]

Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch Not Going Anywhere

According to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will be back with the organization next year after a disappointing 2024 season in which the team failed to reach the playoffs despite playing in the Super Bowl the year prior. The 49ers just could never really recover […]

Joshua Dobbs Sharp In Relief On Monday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs was sharp in relief on Monday evening. He went 3-for-4 with 35 yards and added seven yards and a score on his lone rushing attempt. Dobbs came in to relieve Brock Purdy (elbow), who suffered an injury on their final offensive drive of the game. Dobbs connected with Jauan […]

49ers Non-Committal On Brock Purdy's Status For Week 18

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers are non-committal on quarterback Brock Purdy's (elbow) status for Week 18. During Monday evening's loss to the Detroit Lions, Purdy suffered a right-elbow injury late in the game, which caused him to leave early during their final offensive drive. Schefter reported that Purdy is dealing […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates for Rashee Rice, Chase Brown, James Conner, Tyjae Spears, Kenny Pickett, Aaron Jones, Tyler Badie

We're now heading towards the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season, and while most fantasy football leagues are now over, there are a few leagues that will run through Week 18. Week 17 was an exciting week, and now the playoff picture is starting to take shape. But of course, there were still […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

A majority of Fantasy Championships were won and lost last week. However, if you are a degenerate like myself that means your championship aspirations live on for one more week. Navigating through an 18-week season is difficult. Many teams and players have very little to gain this week. Then again, some do. One quarterback owns […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread: New Years Eve 2024 And New Years Day 2025

We have five games on New Year's Eve before the final three quarterfinals of the expanded playoff on New Year's Day. That's a lot of (supposed) quality football games. Five of the eight matchups feature a ranked team against another ranked team. What more can we ask for (besides a revert to a four-team playoff)? […]

49ers Believe Brock Purdy Avoided Serious Injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (right elbow) likely avoided a serious injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to the Detroit Lions. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan (via a post on X from ESPN's Nick Wagoner), Purdy likely just got hit in the wrong spot, which led to a nerve issue. Shanahan […]

Jared Goff Plays Turnover-Free Football, Adds Three Passing Touchdowns

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 26 of his 34 pass attempts for 303 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He also lost three rushing yards on a trio of kneel-downs. The veteran quarterback has played fantastic, turnover-free football lately, racking up 1,133 passing yards, […]

Brock Purdy Posts Best Fantasy Day Of Season, Exits Late With Elbow Injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) had an excellent game -- at least for fantasy purposes-- during a 40-34 home loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night. He was 27-of-35 for 377 yards and three touchdowns through the air, adding three carries for 12 yards and another touchdown on the ground. Purdy, who […]

Deshaun Watson Not Expected To Play A Meaningful Down For Browns Again

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is almost certain to never play a meaningful down for the Cleveland Browns again despite restructuring his contract last Friday to add additional void years down the road. The move creates salary cap space and flexibility for the team next year and pushes Watson's guaranteed […]

Steelers Expect Justin Fields To Be Active In Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Monday that he expects quarterback Justin Fields (abdomen) to be active in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in a contest that has playoff implications for both teams. Fields has missed the last two games but apparently is feeling much better […]

Caleb Williams Expected To Play In Regular-Season Finale

Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown said on Monday that there has been no thought or talk of sitting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Brown expects all the team's healthy veteran players to suit up as well. Williams, […]

Chargers Non-Committal On Whether Justin Herbert, Starters Will Play In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn't commit on Monday to whether the starters will play this Sunday in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. If the Pittsburgh Steelers win on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, the Chargers would be locked into the No. 6 seed and would […]

Terron Armstead Not Being Ruled Out For Week 18

The Miami Dolphins are not ready to rule out offensive tackle Terron Armstead (knee) for the Week 18 regular-season opener after he was injured in the Week 17 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. "He's going to see what he can do and [we] will approach the week with mindset of getting Patrick ready […]

Tyler Huntley To Take More Reps Than Tua Tagovailoa This Week

According to Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, quarterback Tyler Huntley will get more practice repetitions than Tua Tagovailoa (hip) this week as the team prepares to face the division-rival New York Jets on the road in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in another must-win game. "I don't think it's a lock he […]

Jayden Daniels, Starters To Play Against Cowboys In Week 18

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that the team will play to win this week at the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday. As things currently stand after their Week 17 win over the Atlanta Falcons to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday night, Washington is the […]

Saints Not Ruling Derek Carr Out For Week 18

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Monday that the team will evaluate where quarterback Derek Carr (hand) is this week after he didn't make much progress last week when they simulated some game-like situation. The head coach said the function the Saints are looking for with Carr is mostly taking a […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Out For The Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the QB20 for the year, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he has struggled to stay healthy. The star quarterback missed four games earlier this season with a concussion after taking a massive hit in the Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, he has played well […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/31/24)

We are onto the final day of 2024! It has been a fun season, but now we are winding down. We only have two more of these classic slates after today. This is the largest, so let's enjoy it (those frustrating opt-outs be darned). We begin in Tampa with the ReliaQuest Bowl between Alabama and […]