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, […]

Christian McCaffrey Says He's Playing Sunday

When asked about the chances that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) doesn't play in the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, he said "zero." McCaffrey has been held out of both practices so far this week after picking up a bruised right calf in last week's playoff win over […]

49ers Defense Faces No. 2 Offense

The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit has a challenging game against the high-octane Philadelphia Eagles offense. The Eagles rank No. 2 in scoring and No. 3 in total offense. They do a good job protecting the football; Jalen Hurts has only thrown six interceptions all year. However, they rank slightly below average in terms of […]

Robbie Gould A Strong Start In NFC Championship

After kicking four field goals in each of the first two rounds of the playoffs, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould remains a quality starter in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly allows 19.5 points per game on average, which is the sixth-fewest, but only 0.2 points per game fewer than the […]

George Kittle A Solid Starting Option In NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle could be a focal point of the Niners' passing game in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the Divisional Round, the 29-year-old was involved in 26% of the 49ers' completions and 44% of the passing yards. The Eagles are also an incredibly formidable defense, and […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has Poor Matchup In NFC Championship Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a poor matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The Eagles allow the fewest passing yards per game and the fewest per attempt. Opposing wide receiver units average 19.3 fantasy points per game, the eighth-fewest. The Cowboys presented a challenge to the 49ers offense […]

Brock Purdy A Poor Quality Start In NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy faces the top pass defense in the league in the NFC Championship Game. The Philadelphia Eagles have only 175.9 passing yards per game in the regular season and playoffs, the fewest. They have also allowed the fewest yards per attempt, the fewest estimated points (EPA), and the ninth-fewest passing […]

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 […]

Deebo Samuel Given Another Limited Tag

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle) was listed as limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week. Samuel missed three games towards the end of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries, so this is something to keep an eye on, but it would be a surprise if Samuel […]

Elijah Mitchell Misses Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. This is back-to-back days that Mitchell has been sidelined from practice due to a groin issue. He has joined fellow back Christian McCaffrey (calf) on the sideline for both practices. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into […]

Christian McCaffrey Remains Sidelined On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) remained on the sideline for Thursday's practice. This is now back-to-back practices that McCaffrey has missed due to a minor calf issue. The organization doesn't believe the injury is serious, so this could just be them being extremely cautious with their star back. The 26-year-old will play […]

Is Deebo Samuel Healthy Or Injured? NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Injury Update

Although the NFL's 2023 regular season ended over two weeks ago, many football fans are still involved in playoff fantasy leagues or searching for viable NFL DFS options. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has dealt with injuries throughout the latter portion of the season. Samuel has been active for both of the Niners' […]

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 […]

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 San Francisco 49ers Will Make The 2023 Super Bowl: NFL Football Postseason Outlook

After two rounds of the NFL Playoffs, just four teams remain alive for a trip to Super Bowl LVII. This Sunday's Conference Championship games will determine who will travel to Glendale, Arizona to fight for the Lombardi Trophy. The San Francisco 49ers have battled adversity throughout 2022, losing not one, but two starting quarterbacks during […]

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, […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The San Francisco 49ers did not trade a cavalcade of draft picks to the Carolina Panthers for running back Christian McCaffrey for no reason. They knew his versatility, game-breaking ability, and nose for the end zone made him one of the top tailbacks in the NFL and he would be a big boost for San […]

Deebo Samuel Officially Limited On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle) was officially listed as a limited participant in the team's practice on Wednesday after it was initially reported that he would not partake. Samuel was sidelined from Week 15 through Week 17 with ankle and knee sprains and is currently just dealing with ankle soreness. It is […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Not Expected To Be Active This Weekend

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had X-rays on Wednesday and isn't expected to be active this weekend for the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not really a surprise given the fact that it has only been eight weeks since he broke his foot […]

Deebo Samuel Sits Out Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle) didn't take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Samuel missed Weeks 15 through 17 with ankle and knee sprains, so the Niners are likely just resting him before the NFC Championship contest on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old disappointing in the […]

Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell Miss Practice

San Francisco 49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) both missed practice on Wednesday. Both McCaffrey and Mitchell picked up minor injuries in the Divisional Round win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday, but they are considered day-to-day and are expected to play in this Sunday's NFC Championship versus the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

Brock Purdy Nominated For Offensive Rookie Of The Year

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III and New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson are the 2022 finalists for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Purdy has led the Niners to the NFC Championship after taking over as the starter in Week 14 when Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) went […]

Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey Are Award Finalists

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith are all finalists for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2022. Barkley was named a Pro Bowler for the first time since his rookie season and carried New York's offense this year […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For QBs: Patrick Mahomes, Jimmy Garoppolo

Only four team remains in the battle for a trip to the Super Bowl, but a big-name quarterback is on this week's injury report. There are only a few opportunities remaining to compete in DFS contests, so every injury has a big impact moving forward. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks in the Conference […]

NextGen Stats 2022 Season Review: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Time's up! The 2022 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

Is Jimmy Garoppolo Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hasn't appeared in a game since Week 13, but there's a chance he could be cleared to play in either the NFC Championship game or Super Bowl if the team makes it. However, rookie Brock Purdy has played excellently since taking over as the starting signal-caller, so there's no […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on the verge of competing in his fifth AFC Championship game at just 27- years-old, but he suffered a lower-body injury in last week's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This could complicate things for the Chiefs and the MVP front-runner signal-caller. Mahomes is inarguably one of the most […]