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Consistency is a word NFL front offices love to throw around when discussing what their ideal candidates are for their head coach. But for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they would not get more consistent with their next head coaching hire than grabbing Doug Pederson. The former Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach is set to rejoin the coaching […]

All in all, it is fair to say that the Philadelphia Eagles had a successful 2021 season – having seemingly found their next starting QB in Jalen Hurts, they were able to learn a lot about the strengths and shortcomings of their squad, while also making the postseason in the new format. Coming up short […]

Whether you agree with the decision to fire Brian Flores or not, the Miami Dolphins are in the market for another head coach, and one that will need to justify moving on from Flores. The Dolphins are certainly fighting for their postseason lives in the tough AFC East, and bringing in a solid coaching candidate […]

The Miami Dolphins continue to do things that keep them stuck in their ways, and the surprising firing of Brian Flores as their now-former head coach is just another item on their list of remaining in mediocrity. Having joined the Miami organization as their head coach back in 2019, Flores compiled a 24-25 record, including […]

The Minnesota Vikings became the second team in the NFC North to clean house, as they fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. Both had led this team for quite a while, but the lack of sustained success and playoff exposure ultimately led to both being let go. For Zimmer, the defensive-minded […]

The Dallas Cowboys took care of inter-divisional business on Saturday, kicking off Week 18 with a commanding 51-26 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, in a matchup between two postseason-bound teams. Coming into the game there may have been some concerns about this game not being the ideal matchup for a Saturday game, seeing as how […]

While this year was always going to be a lost season, the Detroit Lions have certainly made the most of it at certain moments, and their high-scoring loss at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks certainly fits that bill. Facing a 31-7 hole heading into halftime, the Lions fought to make the final result semi-respectable […]

Nothing good usually can be taken from finally earning your 6th win in the 17th week of the season, but the Chicago Bears and their utter embarrassment of the New York Giants certainly paints a temporarily-rosy picture at Soldier Field. Two underachieving teams playing late in the season typically fail to have any sort of […]

It’s safe to say that the Minnesota Vikings did not wish for their Week 17 outcome to be a 27-point loss to the Green Bay Packers, but their performance on Sunday night made that result far too easy. Missing QB Kirk Cousins due to a positive COVID diagnosis, the Vikings were forced to turn to […]

Is there a more polarizing (or topical) football player at the moment? Having built up a very successful career in the NFL coming into the league as a small-school prospect, wide receiver Antonio Brown had it made. From being drafted in the sixth round to, at one point, leading the NFL in annual salary for […]

This is the week you have worked towards your entire season – championship weekend for your fantasy football seasons. All of the tireless work you have put in from the offseason draft to the in-season moves all comes down to Week 17 – and your waiver wire pickups for this week are crucial for that […]

Without Teddy Bridgewater, the Denver Broncos went to Las Vegas and held their own against the Raiders, falling 17-13. With Drew Lock leading the team at QB, the offense struggled to establish any sort of rhythm, while the defense held its own but was put in tough situations. Even with wins against the Chargers and […]

With Week 16 carrying heavy implications for the NFL playoffs and your fantasy football playoffs, a big chunk of people were unfortunately subjected to having the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears on their TVs for the mid-afternoon game. With these two teams not fighting for anything this year, it was a tough game to watch, […]

Ever since their Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Arizona Cardinals have failed to replicate their early-season winning ways – and their 22-16 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Christmas exposed more of the same issues they have been plagued with this year. While a six-point loss usually lends itself to being […]

If you are reading this article, it is fair to say that you have made the playoffs in your fantasy football league(s) – so congratulations! But the work is far from over, and making sure that you continue to stay on the top of your game is built upon how well you tackle your waiver […]

Whether you look at it from the perspective of the player or the team, the fact that Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a season-ending ACL tear Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints is a terrible injury to have to overcome. Godwin was enjoying yet another fruitful season in the NFL, as […]

These things are not supposed to happen in the NFL – but don’t tell the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions that. As the heavily-favored Cardinals came into Ford Field on Sunday, it was the Lions that gave them a taste of their own medicine, controlling the entire game for a 30-12 win. The supposedly-listless Lions […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings helped kick off Week 14 of the NFL season with their Thursday Night Football matchup. Having dug themselves into an early hole, the Steelers were unable to overcome the double-digit deficit, falling to 6-6-1 after their 36-28 loss. Having gone down by as much as 29 points at one […]

Your fantasy football playoffs are upon you or you may still have Week 15 to clinch a spot – regardless of how your league is set up, this upcoming week is key for ensuring you are an actual threat when the postseason slate begins, which also puts a higher importance on your waiver wire pickups. […]

How the mighty have fallen, at least across the past few games – with the Buffalo Bills’ Week 14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Josh Allen and company have lost three of their last four games. Struggling to keep their head above water, the AFC East battle is becoming more and more out of […]

With a Minnesota Vikings Week 14 game schedule against the Pittsburgh Steelers, there are playoff implications riding on this game’s outcome for both sides. With this game opening up the week on Thursday, the outlook for Minnesota’s side of the Vikings-Steelers game is below. Dalvin Cook is likely going to miss another game with his […]

You have made it to Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season, and your fantasy football players are right around the corner. Regardless of if your team is already locked into, still fighting for, or already eliminated from the playoffs, you still need to pay attention to what you can add to your team via […]

The Oregon Ducks are now in the market for a new head coach after a whirlwind week involving then-HC Mario Cristobal, the Miami Hurricanes, and Manny Diaz. With the Ducks fresh off a disappointing end to their strong year, it is imperative for them to find the next and the best option to lead their […]

How did Aaron Rodgers become Aaron Rodgers? Through hard work, a fall in the NFL Draft, and biding his time as a backup on the Green Bay Packers, he became the all-worldly quarterback that we know and love today. But how did he get here? His trek that involved receiving little to know interest from […]

After the shocking news dropped that Lincoln Riley would be leaving the Oklahoma Sooners to become the new head coach at the University of Southern California (USC), it became quite clear that there were no givens in the NCAA. With the Sooners now looking for their next head coach, their spot in the Big 12 […]

The postseason slate in your respective fantasy football leagues are quickly approaching, and while the trade deadline has likely already passed, you can still upgrade your teams through your weekly waiver wire pickups. For Week 13, there are plenty of options that can help out your team and push you back into postseason contention. As […]

For the second time in the 2021 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers have placed star running back Christian McCaffrey on injury reserve. Unfortunately, McCaffrey’s much-maligned season will end with him being placed on it this time. After having suffered a season-ending ankle injury on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the Panthers will be forced to […]

Coming off a disappointing home loss, the Chicago Bears Week 12 matchup is the ultimate get-right game as they face the Detroit Lions. As rumors swirl around the future of head coach Matt Nagy, Chicago will be without rookie Justin Fields for the Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Day matchup, putting Andy Dalton back in the spotlight. The […]

As we get closer and closer to the start of your fantasy football playoffs, it is imperative to make sure you nail your weekly waiver wire pickups, especially for Week 12. With six teams playing on Thanksgiving, the waiver process is going to be even more important this week. Per usual, all included players on […]

Coming as a surprise to no one with how their season has transpired so far, the Chicago Bears are a mess with essentially a lame-duck coach. Sunday’s last-second minute loss at home to a short-handed Baltimore Ravens team is just another notch in the post of how poorly this team has performed this year, thanks […]

Fresh off of their World Series championship, the Atlanta Braves are riding high into the offseason, greedy to do whatever they can to repeat in 2022. As the free agent market begins to develop, there are certain targets that make the most sense for them to target this winter. The most impressive aspect of the […]

You pretty much know what kind of team you have at this point in the fantasy football season, whether you like it or not. But there is still time to steer the ship in the right direction, even with the playoffs quickly approaching. As your waiver wire pickups for Week 11 begin to be formulated, […]

As much as many fans of the NFL do not want to admit it, the New England Patriots look to have struck gold again at quarterback, this time with Alabama’s Mac Jones. As he has commanded the team’s offense with poise in his first season, he profiles to be the winner of the league’s Rookie […]

Entering into the 2021 NFL season, the normal cast of superstar players were expected to, yet again, dominate the stat sheet for their respective teams. But this season has also had its fair share of breakout stars, providing even more options for fantasy football rosters to take advantage of. All across the league, players have […]

Across the 2021 fantasy football season, there have been plenty of players that exceeded their expectations, as well as players that have fallen short of their expectations this year as well. Hopefully, for your team(s), you were able to roll with the punches and not have too many of the underachievers on your roster(s). The […]

Week 9 may have been one of the craziest weeks for fantasy football, as many of the ‘better’ teams came up short against inferior teams. Those outcomes also affected fantasy matchups, as players like QB Josh Allen, RB Austin Ekeler, and WR Julio Jones all struggled this weekend. But fear not – Week 10’s waiver […]

What do you get when you combine a struggling team coming off a very impressive win and a struggling team coming into its first prime-time home game since 2007? Well, you get a New York Jets team that gets handled by the Indianapolis Colts. As these two teams met up for Thursday Night Football, the […]

If you are a connoisseur of the NFL Draft and you are a fan of the Los Angeles Rams, you may have some bad news coming your way – at this point in time, their collection of picks for the 2022 NFL Draft is quite barren, but for good reason. Without considering their pending compensatory […]

With the potential season-ending injuries popping up, Week 8 provided a lot of unneeded players going down, ultimately setting your fantasy football rosters back. But the week can still be salvaged, provided your waiver wire pickups are timely and help fill any gaps vacated by injured players. Perusing your waiver wire certainly can be a […]