JuJu Smith-Schuster A Risky Play In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be a risky DFS option on Sunday against the Bengals based on how he's played recently. The former Steelers wideout has had three or fewer receptions in four consecutive games, including just two catches for 29 yards in last week's win over the Jaguars. Factor in that […]

Jerick McKinnon Has Touchdown Upside In AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon didn't score a touchdown last week against the Jaguars in the Divisional Round, which is notable because McKinnon entered that game with a streak of six consecutive games with at least one touchdown, with at least one of those in each game being a receiving score. McKinnon actually […]

Isiah Pacheco Has Added Appeal In AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco played a solid game last week against the Jaguars, carrying the ball 12 times for 95 yards. On Sunday against the Bengals, Pacheco projects to be an intriguing DFS option because quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is expected to be a little limited, increasing the potential number of touches […]

Is Travis Kelce Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update For AFC Conference Championship

As we progress through the NFL Playoffs, many football fans are still participating in playoff fantasy leagues and NFL DFS contests. Staying on top of injury situations remains crucial ahead of Sunday's Conference Championship games. Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce was a surprise addition to the team's injury report Friday. Kelce is […]

Mecole Hardman, Justin Watson Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and Justin Watson (illness) are both listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship tilt. Hardman was limited all week, while Watson popped up on the injury report on Friday with a DNP. Hardman scored touchdowns in each of his […]

Travis Kelce Listed As Questionable For AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (back) popped up on Friday's injury report and has been listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals despite practicing in full on Friday. Kelce's injury is notable, but it would be a big surprise if he doesn't play this weekend. The 33-year-old could be […]

Patrick Mahomes Off The Final Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) managed to somehow practice in full all week with a right high-ankle sprain, and he's been removed from Friday's final injury report. Mahomes will suit up in the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, although his mobility will certainly be limited. Expect the 27-year-old to […]

Conference Championships NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

For the two-game slate on Sunday, I will be breaking down each game individually and therefore there won't be a spreadsheet this week or for the Super Bowl. I will try to break down each game as in-depth as possible to give you a number of different ideas on how to approach this slate.   […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Conference Championships (Friday Updates): Patrick Mahomes, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, A.J. Brown, Hayden Hurst

There are only four teams remaining in contention for Super Bowl 57, but there are still some key players dealing with injuries that could affect DFS contests and postseason leagues. Some guys on this week's injury report have been dealing with bumps and bruises all season long, but there are a few new players in […]

Is Hayden Hurst Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst was an important part of his team's Divisional Championship win over the Buffalo Bills last week, scoring his team's second TD of the game and helping push the Bengals to an early 14-0 lead. Hurst appeared to emerge from the game without injury but his name popped up on […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Conference Championships - Players to Build Around for Daily Fantasy Football Lineups

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, […]

Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire Healthy or Injured? AFC Championship Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire hasn't played since Week 11 of the regular season, but there's a chance he could be back for the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals. While his injury status might not seem like a big deal, his return to the lineup could affect DFS lineups. Isiah Pacheco […]

Eric Bieniemy Drawing Coordinator Interest

Highly respected Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains very much in the running to be the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, according to league sources, but the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens want to discuss openings for their offensive coordinator position. Bieniemy has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator the last five years, and […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Conference Championships (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're looking at the […]

Mecole Hardman Limited Again Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday. Hardman has been out since Week 9, but he has a chance to return this weekend in the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Getting the 24-year-old back for the big […]

Patrick Mahomes Practices In Full Again

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) took part in a full practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Even after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Mahomes hasn't missed any practice time and is fully expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Conference Championships (Thursday Updates): Patrick Mahomes, A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, Jimmy Garoppolo, Mecole Hardman

While the NFL's regular season is now in the books, many fantasy football diehards are set to participate in playoff fantasy leagues and NFL DFS contests. As we head deeper into the NFL playoffs and Conference Championship weekend, there is notable injury news and constantly changing situations. These are the latest player injury updates as […]

Mecole Hardman Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Andy Reid said Hardman "feels better than he did the last couple of weeks." If Hardman is able to return for the first time since getting hurt in Week 9, it will be the first time the […]

Patrick Mahomes Feeling Good

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) put in a full practice on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the field without a limp after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Saturday. "It's feeling good so far," Mahomes said. ""I felt better than I thought I […]

Sizing Up Fantasy Football Rookies That Flopped in 2022 (Skyy Moore, Zamir White, Isaiah Spiller, Jalen Tolbert)

Regardless of the fantasy football format you play in (dynasty, keeper, redraft, etc.), rookies represent an opportunity to acquire young talent with an unknown ceiling. Each year, we draft several of these individuals hoping they actualize their potential. Unfortunately, not all of them will. Sometimes injuries will derail their campaign or end it early. Other […]

Why The Philadelphia Eagles Will Make The 2023 Super Bowl: NFL Football Postseason Outlook

With both the Wild Card and Divisional rounds of the NFL playoffs now in the books, football fans are left with four terrific teams still vying for the coveted Lombardi Trophy and the title of Super Bowl champions. The Philadelphia Eagles are set to host the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Conference Championship game. […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for the Conference Championships

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the Conference Championships, Rotoballers! This season, the DFS Value Plays will look at the word "value" from all angles. Usually, it implies a player that won't cost you much of your salary on DraftKings or FanDuel. However, if I see a quarterback, […]

Why The Kansas City Chiefs Will Make The 2023 Super Bowl: NFL Football Postseason Outlook

With two rounds of the NFL playoffs now in the books, we are down to just four remaining teams. The conference championship games are on the horizon and the Kansas City Chiefs are one of the squads that are still vying for the Lombardi Trophy.  The Chiefs are no stranger to deep postseason runs and […]

Patrick Mahomes Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He will look to practice on Thursday and Friday fully. The 27-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. He briefly exited last Saturday's win with an ankle injury but later returned in the second half. […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Has Chance To Play In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said "there's a chance" running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) could come off Injured Reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since Week 11 due to a high-ankle sprain. He rushed for 302 yards and three touchdowns while catching 17 passes for 151 […]

Mecole Hardman Limited Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Week 9 but could return for the AFC Championship Game against the Bengals. He will look to log a full practice in the next two days and is trending in the right direction toward […]

Which Draft Pick Do The New York Giants Have In The 2023 NFL Draft?

Following their 4-13 record in 2021, the New York Giants cleaned house. After firing Joe Judge and Dave Gettleman, the team hired Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. In their first year in New York, the duo led the team to a 9-7-1 record and their first playoff appearance since 2016. The Giants won their first-round […]

Patrick Mahomes Will Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) will practice on Wednesday. "He did the walkthrough this morning and he'll practice this afternoon," Reid said. Mahomes suffered a dreaded high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars but returned in the second half and hobbled his […]

Is Mecole Hardman Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Mecole Hardman's fourth year as a Kansas City Chief has been his most frustrating due to injury. Hardman failed to miss a game in his first three seasons in the league and played the first nine weeks of this season unscathed. The 24-year-old speed demon enjoyed a stretch of dominant play and fantasy relevance before […]

Is Elijah Mitchell Healthy or Injured?

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell had a breakout rookie season and was a popular fantasy football selection in preseason drafts but after an early-season injury that kept him out of action for an extended period of time, the Niners traded for Christian McCaffrey. Still, Mitchell has had a healthy workload in a handful […]