Jack Conklin Needs Surgery On Torn ACL

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (knee) suffered a torn left ACL in the Divisional Round loss to the Patriots, and he'll need to undergo surgery. “He will be a possible PUP candidate once we get though training camp just based on the timing of the injury, which is unfortunate," head coach Mike Mularkey said. […]

DeMarco Murray Expects To Bounce Back In 2018

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray is hoping to bounce back in 2018 after dealing with several injuries and a down season in 2017. “I am very confident in myself and I am excited,” Murray said. “I am excited about the future, and my future. I know what kind of player I am.” Murray missed […]

Rex Burkhead Expected To Play In AFC Title Game

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to a knee sprain, is expected to play against the Jaguars in the AFC title game next weekend, according to a source. A lot will depend on how much Burkhead does in practice this week, so keep an eye on […]

Mark Ingram Puts Up Dud in Playoff Loss

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram ended a stellar 2017 campaign with two massively disappointing games in the playoffs. Ingram carried the ball 10 times for 25 yards and added one reception for three yards against the Vikings, one week after totaling just 35 yards against the Panthers. Ingram found himself out-touched by rookie […]

Alvin Kamara Nearly Plays Hero with Late Touchdown Against Vikings

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in the divisional round of the playoffs. Kamara outrushed Mark Ingram for the second straight game, putting up 43 yards on 11 carries, and also caught four passes for 62 yards. Kamara's score came with just over two minutes […]

Le'Veon Bell Scores Twice In Playoff Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell turned in a huge performance in his team's 45-42 playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round. Bell carried the ball 16 times for 62 yards while adding nine receptions for 88 yards. The star running back also scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Bell's […]

Jerick McKinnon Gets Vikings On The Board With Early Score

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon totaled only 40 yards from scrimmage but scored a 14-yard touchdown in the Vikings triumphant 29-24 win over the Saints. McKinnon again showed off his athleticism with some sharp cuts, complementing starter Latavius Murray's more bruising style. He was held to a quiet six yards in the receiving game […]

Latavius Murray Rushes For 50 Yards And One Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray rushed for 50 yards on 19 carries, including a red-zone rushing touchdown in the second quarter of the Vikings 29-24 last-second win over the Saints. Murray picked up the tough yards and again showed, as he has frequently has in the second half of the season, he has a […]

T.J. Yeldon Delivers 77 Total Yards, One Touchdown

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon caught three passes for 57 yards and added 20 rushing yards with a touchdown in the Jaguars stunning 45-42 victory over the Steelers. Yeldon and Leonard Fournette pounded the Steelers defensive front the entire game and Yeldon came up huge in the latter stages. The veteran running back has […]

Leonard Fournette's Three Touchdowns Lead Jaguars To AFC Title Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette scored three touchdowns and racked up 199 all-purpose yards in the Jaguars dramatic win over the Steelers 45-42. Fournette tortured the Steelers for 180 yards in Week 5 and again was an unstoppable force from the get-go. He did seem to injure his ankle in the second quarter but […]

Leonard Fournette Suffers Ankle Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. It's a big blow for the Jags in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Luckily for those that own Fournette this week, the running back had 12 carries for 82 yards […]

Josh McDaniels the "Clear Favorite" to be Next Colts Head Coach

While an official announcement hasn't been made concerning the next Indianapolis Colts head coach, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that various sources believe New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is the "clear favorite" to take the job. Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel is the other finalist so to speak, but it would not […]

Dion Lewis Dynamite With 141 Total Yards

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis registered nine catches for 79 yards and added 62 rushing yards in the Patriots 35-14 romp over the Titans. Lewis was looked to early in the game and delivered productive play after productive play. Lewis' ability to make sharp cuts between tackles gives him the edge as the […]

Steelers Likely To Place Franchise Tag On Le'Veon Bell

According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell this offseason. Bell wouldn't be happy if that were to happen, as he told ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler last week that he would retire if the Steelers franchised him in the offseason. Bell, […]

LeGarrette Blount Scores a Touchdown on Saturday

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount scored a touchdown on Saturday in the victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Aside from his score, Blount didn't do much else, ending up running the ball nine times for 19 yards. Like his backfield mate Jay Ajayi, Blount also fumbled in the first quarter. The Eagles will likely set […]

Jay Ajayi Makes Up For a Rough Start on Saturday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi started off Saturday's game by fumbling away his first handoff. He made up for it, though, ending up running the ball 15 times for 54 yards and catching three passes for 44 yards. Ajayi was expected to be the focal point of the Eagles offense, but there was certainly […]

Chris Ivory, Jaydon Mickens Inactive

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory and wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (hamstring) are both inactive for the Divisional Round game against the Steelers. Ivory is a healthy scratch, meaning T.J. Yeldon will serve as the main backup to rookie Leonard Fournette. With Fournette seeing most of the work in the backfield, Yeldon isn't much of […]

Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Inactive

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) are both inactive for the Divisional Round game against the Titans on Saturday. With them out, James White will be the passing back out of the backfield along with Dion Lewis. Lewis is the obvious DFS choice here, but White will be a […]

Tom Cable To Join Jon Gruden's Staff

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable will become the next offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders under new head coach Jon Gruden. This marriage makes sense because of running back Marshawn Lynch's relationship with Cable from their time together in Seattle. It could also mean that the veteran running back is considering […]

Search for Next Colts Head Coach Narrowed Down to Two Candidates

After nearly two weeks of interviews for the Indianapolis Colts head coach position, it looks as if two candidates are beginning to stand out from the crowd -- New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Saturday that the door […]

James White Expected To Play Against Titans

New England Patriots running back James White (ankle) is expected to face the Titans in the Divisional Round on Saturday, according to a source. With both Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) expected to be inactive, White could have a significant role behind Dion Lewis on passing downs, especially with the Titans possessing a […]

Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Not Expected To Play

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee), who are both listed as questionable, are not expected to play in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday, according to sources. That would leave Dion Lewis as the primary workhorse back for the Patriots, with James White the top passing back. […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Divisional Playoff Round

Some football fans and experts label the Divisional Playoff round the best weekend of NFL football of the year, and it might be the best weekend for playoff fantasy football as well. Many of fantasy football’s top performers in 2017 will be on the field this weekend. But while Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, […]

Divisional Round Matchups - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

While the fantasy season is over for most leagues, there's still plenty to play for. Whether you are in a playoff league or are just trying to win the milly maker on DraftKings, we've got you covered with the best and worst matchups. This week's matchup analysis will help answer all your start/sit lineup questions […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Divisional Round Fantasy Football Picks

I have to admit I'm a bit peeved that LeSean McCoy miraculously healed from his ankle injury in time to ruin my Marcus Murphy sleeper pick. Otherwise, I might have gone six-for-six on my Hero picks last week. Sure, Kareem Hunt didn't put up huge numbers, but he did score a touchdown to at least […]

Eight Lineup Busts and Avoids for the Divisional Round

The second round of the playoffs is here, which means that this is the final week in which we'll have four games going. Below is a potential bust for each team this weekend. Because there are so few teams in play, these players aren't necessarily potential busts in the same sense that they would have been […]

Jonathan Cooper Undergoes Knee Surgery

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Jonathan Cooper underwent surgery on his knee to repair a sprained MCL. Cooper suffered the injury in the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper was the seventh overall pick in the 2013 draft, and he'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He's expected to be fully recovered from […]

DraftKings DFS Risers and Fallers - Divisional Round

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only four games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Deeper DraftKings DFS Sleepers for the Divisional Round

How did that first weekend of the playoffs treat you? If you thought the Chiefs and Rams were close to being sure things, well...you were disappointed. Neither offense delivered, with Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt disappearing in the second half despite his team playing with a big lead, and the Rams explosive offense couldn't […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Divisional Round of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks to target for the Divisional Round of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on DraftKings this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the […]