David Montgomery Tops 100 Total Yards On Sunday

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 15 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 20 yards in the NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It was his best postseason game, but ultimately, the Lions blew a 17-point lead after failing to keep the offense […]

Jared Goff Posts 273 Yards, One Touchdown In Sunday's Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 25 of his 41 passing attempts for 273 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in the 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The veteran signal-caller arguably did enough to win, but crucial drops down the stretch and on fourth down sealed the Lions' […]

Breakout Fantasy Football Running Backs From The 2023 Season

The running back position is no stranger to random breakout performers. It seems every single year, NFL fans and fantasy managers alike are treated to a breakout season from a player who was viewed as fairly insignificant to start the season. Last year, there was Jamaal Williams, who had 1,139 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns, […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions 5.0 (January Update) - All 32 Draft Picks

The NFL regular season has come to a close and the first 18 picks are now set! As we are now into the playoffs, coaching and front-office changes are taking place around the league and those decisions could have some ripple effects on what happens on draft day. The draft order for picks 19-32 will […]

Top Five 2024 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects: Scouting Reports and Analysis

The recent trend in the NFL has led teams to be cautious about investing a significant number of assets into the running back position. In the 2023 NFL draft, both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as first-round picks, showcasing their exceptional prospect status. However, when comparing them to the running backs in the 2024 […]

Lions vs. 49ers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, more

The NFL's championship Sunday will be closed out by a battle for the NFC title! Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Lions vs. 49ers game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for playoff leagues and DFS contests. This NFC Championship matchup features two franchises with drastically different histories. One of […]

Who Are The Top 10 Draft Picks For 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2023 fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror. While some have turned their attention to playoff fantasy football and DFS, others are preparing for next year. Much will change over the next eight months that will impact the landscape of the NFL and fantasy football in 2024. Free agency and the NFL Draft […]

Lions Elevate Jason Cabinda To Active Roster

The Detroit Lions elevated fullback Jason Cabinda and offensive lineman Michael Schofield from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship tilt versus the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions added Cabinda to their practice squad on Jan. 2, and the 27-year-old has been active for both of the team's playoff […]

Ranking The Top 10 Rookies Of The 2023 NFL Season

The 2023 rookie class was record-setting in numerous ways and appears to be a very deep class after one season. While most of the firepower is on the offensive side of the ball, a few rookie defenders slotted in as some of the best players in the league in year one. Anthony Richardson looked to […]

NFL DFS: Lions vs. 49ers (NFC Championship) DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Sunday Showdown Slate

Welcome back and happy Sunday, RotoBallers! We have what should be a very fun matchup in this one. It pains me to say this as an Eagles fan, but I'm a football fan above all else: the two best teams in the NFC all year will battle it out to see who represents the conference […]

2024 NFL Draft First Look: Top Five Tight End Prospects

The tight end spot is scarce in the "real" NFL and in fantasy football, so landing a game-changing player at the position can provide a huge edge for an offense. Tight ends are often favorable and reliable targets for quarterbacks, especially for young and inexperienced ones. The 2024 tight end class is unlikely to live […]

Is Quentin Johnston Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?

"...At 6-foot-4 ... weighing 215 pounds ... from TCU ... Quentin Johnston!!!" Johnston's profile emulates a starting shooting guard in the NBA. Not only does he have the size of an elite athlete, but his speed enticed NFL general managers last April. With that blend of length, build, and agility, how could he fail? Inconsistency […]

Top Five Defensive Prospects of 2024 NFL Draft: Scouting Reports and Analysis

In a year dominated by offensive tackles, quarterbacks, and wide receivers, there aren't any high-end defenders expected to be taken in the top five of the NFL Draft this year. Currently, there's a good chance that zero defenders will go in the top 10, and the run of defenders is likely to occur in the […]

How Each Remaining Team Can Win The Super Bowl: Ravens, Chiefs, 49ers, Lions Outlooks

The 2023 NFL season began with 32 teams in the mix to win the Super Bowl. After 18 weeks of regular season action, 14 teams qualify for the postseason. Now, we are down to four teams after two weeks of the playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions will […]

NFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Conference Championships

After 17 regular season games and two postseason rounds, we are down to the NFL's "final four." While Conference Championship weekend always makes for an excellent viewing experience, it does offer some DFS challenges, as we only have two games worth of players to choose from and few exploitable matchups. That said, this DraftKings slate […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - AFC & NFC Championships Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our AFC & NFC Championships matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. After eight teams battled it out last week, the final four are set. Both No. 1 seeds moved on. Although it was a lot closer for the San Francisco 49ers, who will now host the […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Round (2024)

Welcome to the Conference Championship edition of the WR/CB Matchups article. Regular season fantasy leagues are over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to play other types of playoff contests. Hopefully, this article can help you make profitable decisions on this short slate. During the past three seasons, I have tweaked my process to […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target for Conference Championships: Brandon Aiyuk, Rashee Rice, Josh Reynolds, Nelson Agholor

Welcome to WR Matchups to Target for the Conference Championship Round of the 2023 NFL season. Last week’s picks stayed hot, yielding three double-multiplier finishes (two fantasy points per $1,000 in DraftKings salary). Three games remain on this year’s NFL calendar, with Sunday’s winners facing off in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. This week’s […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Conference Championship Round

After four and a half months of NFL football, just four teams remain with the chance to live in Super Bowl glory. DFS tournaments with just four teams are always challenging, and DFS gamers will have to make budget-friendly decisions at some positions to fit key studs into their lineups. The Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, […]

Underdog NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Conference Championship Round

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NFL DFS prop picks for the Conference Championship games on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Welcome to our brand new NFL DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NFL DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For The Conference Championships (Friday Updates): Mark Andrews, Deebo Samuel, Isiah Pacheco, Sam LaPorta, Josh Reynolds, and more

Only four teams remain on the path to Super Bowl LVIII, but injuries are still a factor in DFS contests and playoff fantasy leagues. Our injury updates and reports for the Conference Championships as of Friday, January 26, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. As always, some players have more "real" […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks (Sunday Slate) - Over/Under Props for Lions vs. 49ers NFC Championship

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for the NFC Championship Slate! The 2023 NFL playoffs are well underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of the best and easiest-to-win […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Conference Championship Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Jared Goff

The fantasy football season might be over, but you can still root for your favorite players in the Conference Championship. The most common way to participate is by playing in daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests on various platforms. All you have to do is set a lineup and cheer on those players. In this article, […]

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings for Each Position (Offense and Defense) - Conference Championships

The winner of every Super Bowl in recent memory had a collection of high-end talent on the roster, but being a well-rounded team from top to bottom is often overlooked. The Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions all have players who are considered one of the best at their position, […]

Zach Ertz Won't Be Activated Ahead Of Sunday

Detroit Lions tight end Zach Ertz has reportedly looked impressive in practice and is picking up everything extremely fast. Despite that, the Lions have decided to not elevate Ertz ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. Possibly, Ertz suits up if the Lions can make it to the Super Bowl. His […]

Is Josh Reynolds Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Wide receiver Josh Reynolds has made his presence for the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL playoffs. He had five receptions for 80 yards in the Wild Card Round against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams. A week later, he caught one of Jared Goff's touchdown throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional […]

Zach Ertz Picking Up Lions Offense Quickly

The Detroit Lions signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad earlier this week, and quarterback Jared Goff doesn't see why Ertz can't play in Sunday's NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers. "He's picked it up extremely fast," Goff said. "He really has. Really impressive, not that you didn't expect that from […]

NFL Playoffs Reactions And Burning 2024 Questions: C.J. Stroud, James Cook, David Njoku

Many fantasy football players are already looking ahead to the 2024 season, and after the first two rounds of the NFL playoffs, the outlooks and needs for some AFC contenders have come into clearer view. Following the elimination of five of the seven top AFC playoff seeds, I take a fantasy-style look at some of […]

Conference Championship PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Isiah Pacheco, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon Ra-St. Brown, Brandon Aiyuk

Welcome, RotoBallers! We are back with more playoff rankings. The fantasy football season is not officially over yet. Only three games are left in the 2023 NFL season, and we will continue to provide coverage throughout the Super Bowl. Today, we will review our Conference Championship fantasy football PPR rankings. You will find where fantasy […]

Lions at 49ers Injury Report, Starting Lineups For The NFC Championship

Get the latest NFL inactives and fantasy football injury updates for the 49ers vs. Lions NFC Championship Game on Sunday night. Which injured NFL players are starting and sitting for Sunday's NFC Championship Game? The NFC Championship slate starts on Sunday as the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers face off. Both teams have a […]