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With the 2025-26 regular season nearing an end, it sounds like the New Orleans Saints have found their new starting kicker for the long haul. After playing just three games with the franchise, Charlie Smyth is getting a new contract with the club. Smyth, who is 24 years old, agreed to a three-year deal with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) have only pride left to play for in the final three games of the 2025-26 regular season, so the organization will want to exercise caution when necessary. KC is placing linebacker Leo Chenal and right tackle Jawaan Taylor on season-ending injured reserve, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The humbled dynasty […]

The Indianapolis Colts will regain a key piece of their defensive front while remaining shorthanded in the secondary for Monday night’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will return from injury, while cornerback Sauce Gardner has been ruled out. […]

Pittsburgh heads into Week 16 in Detroit missing a huge piece of its pass rush, with T.J. Watt officially ruled out for a second straight game as he continues recovering from a lung issue and hasn’t returned to practice yet. That reality already had the Steelers walking a thinner line defensively, and now the injury […]

Another year, and another offseason with much to address. The Atlanta Falcons (5-9) remain stuck in irrelevance, unable to contend in what is the worst division in football. They have missed the playoffs in eighth consecutive campaigns and could lose at least 10 games for the fifth time since 2020. The organization is not waiting […]

Atlanta’s injury report got awkward at the worst time, with Kyle Pitts showing up as a limited participant Thursday because of a knee issue after his monster Week 15 performance, leaving the Falcons monitoring a key piece of the offense heading into Sunday. Mike Garafolo reported on X that the Falcons are signing cornerback C.J. […]

With Week 16 already here and just three weeks remaining in the NFL Regular Season, the Chicago Bears effectively control their playoff destiny with the games left on their schedule. With a loss in Week 16, the Bears would still hold a 61% chance of making the playoffs, but every game during this final stretch […]

After failing to record a sack in 13 games with the Miami Dolphins, Matthew Judon was released for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old defensive end has since been linked to the Buffalo Bills and officially signed with the team’s practice squad. The Bills confirmed they signed Judon on Saturday and subsequently released […]

With the Chicago Bears taking on the Green Bay Packers in a Week 16 contest that serves as a huge rematch between the rivals, the team’s injury report was filled with crucial players, including running back D’Andre Swift. As Swift was on the Bears’ injury report ahead of the matchup against the Packers, the latest […]

The Tennessee Titans need a new coach for next season. After firing Brian Callahan midway through this year, Tennessee is looking for someone new to lead a new era of football. It’s become painfully clear over the last few weeks that interim head coach Mike McCoy is not fit to lead this team. Who are […]

Championship week is about conviction. By Week 16, the tight end position is once again a landscape of uncertainty, injuries, and shifting usage patterns. It forces fantasy football managers into uncomfortable but often decisive streaming calls. One unexpected touchdown or a handful of chain-moving catches can be the difference between a title and a long […]

The New York Jets remained one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, despite the addition of new head coach Aaron Glenn. Despite the frustrating campaign, a new report says that Glenn won’t be fired at the end of the season. “Aaron Glenn’s job is safe, and agents around the league are operating […]

Well, well, well. Isn’t this a pleasant surprise for the Seattle Seahawks? Coming into the season, fans had relatively low expectations for this team. After trading away Geno Smith and acquiring Sam Darnold, many did not believe in this team. While they were expected to be a playoff team, they weren’t supposed to be any […]

Championship week demands a different mindset from fantasy football managers. This isn’t the time for long-term projections or brand-name bias. It’s about opportunity, matchup, and momentum converging at the right moment. Wide receiver streaming in Week 16 is especially critical. Injuries, game script, and late-season evaluation phases are reshaping target distributions. A single unexpected spike […]

The 11-3 New England Patriots face the Baltimore Ravens in a pivotal Week 16 matchup, and the defense will do so without its most productive tackler. As the Patriots vs. Ravens showdown approaches, the injury to Robert Spillane raises questions for a team fighting to maintain control of the AFC East entering the final stretch […]

Baker Mayfield’s time with the Carolina Panthers was… not great, to say the least. After his exit from the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield struggled mightily with the team. That, coupled with issues with the coaching staff, led to Mayfield’s swift exit that season. He would eventually join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he’d find his groove […]

Week 16 is the moment fantasy football managers have been building toward all season. Championships are on the line. As such, running back injuries, workload shifts, and late-season coaching decisions can suddenly thrust overlooked players into pivotal roles. Streaming running backs in Week 16 isn’t about finding a league-winner from nowhere. It’s about identifying volume, […]

Week 16 is where fantasy football championships are decided. For managers who lost a starter to injury, face a brutal matchup, or simply want to squeeze every possible edge out of the waiver wire, quarterback streaming becomes a high-stakes exercise. At this stage of the season, you’re not chasing season-long upside. You’re chasing 18–25 dependable […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the College Football Playoff will be required viewing. With the 2025 season collapsing under the weight of unmet expectations, Cincinnati has crossed the line from disappointment into reckoning. This is no longer about salvaging pride in December. It’s about identifying foundational pieces who can help retool a roster built around Joe […]

For the Cleveland Browns, the 2025-26 College Football Playoff won’t just be must-watch television. It will be a glimpse into a possible reset. With the 2025 season unraveling and playoff dreams long extinguished, Cleveland’s attention has shifted from damage control to talent acquisition. The Browns are staring at another inflection point. The upcoming CFP offers […]

With Week 16 of the NFL season already here, teams are making their final push for the playoffs given their current scenarios. While the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) may be long out of the current playoff picture, the Houston Texans (9-5) hang on to the final AFC No. 7 seed as it stands. While their playoff chances are still […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when no one believed in the Jacksonville Jaguars. They were coming off a four-win season, had a premier pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and hired a coach who immediately got egg on his face for how he pronounced the team’s signature catchphrase, “Duval.” Factor in a […]

After watching the Seattle Seahawks punch their ticket to the playoffs with an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, the  San Francisco 49ers have a chance to secure a third postseason spot for the stacked NFC West in Week 16, where they will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. On paper, […]

The Los Angeles Rams were on their way to a huge road win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. But Seattle came storming back. The Seahawks overcame a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game before winning in overtime. Seattle clinched a postseason berth and took a one-game lead in […]

Kenny Pickett filled in as the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback in a disastrous shutout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. Pickett got the start after Geno Smith suffered a shoulder injury in a loss to the Denver Broncos a week earlier. While things had been bleak in Las Vegas with Smith under […]

Davante Adams missed the Los Angeles Rams’ 38-37 “Thursday Night Football” loss to the Seattle Seahawks due to a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, it sounds like his return will be delayed yet another week based on Sean McVay’s recent comments. Reports indicate that McVay is not expecting the 32-year-old wide receiver to be available. inWeek 17, […]

The Buffalo Bills are still fighting for the division crown after a historic 21-point comeback against the New England Patriots in Week 15. And Buffalo could receive a boost with the addition of a veteran defender who was discarded by an AFC East foe. The Miami Dolphins released Matthew Judon after the team was eliminated […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to win their third-straight game when they take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16. However, they’ll be going into battle without key pass rusher TJ Watt. Watt has been officially ruled out as he battles through his lung injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. This marks […]

Seattle Seahawks’ outside linebacker Derick Hall was called for unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct during the team’s 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. Officials claimed he had stepped on offensive lineman Kevin Dotson after a play, which resulted in Dotson sustaining a calf injury and not returning to the contest. […]

One of the biggest NFL stories over the years was the anticipation of when Tom Brady would retire. Brady had been so dominant for so long that many pundits started making predictions on when he would decline and decide to call it quits. He never fully declined, but he retired after the 2023 season. Now, […]

The Buffalo Bills take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 with playoff seeding on the line. And the team got some good news on Friday ahead of that clash, as star cornerback Christian Benford is off the injury report and was a full participant in practice. “No game status for #Bills CB Christian Benford, […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce addressed questions about his NFL future while emphasizing his focus on the remainder of the season, speaking Friday with ESPN’s Nate Taylor as the franchise navigates an unfamiliar late-December reality. Kelce, 36, is in his 12th NFL season and remains one of the most accomplished players in team […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be severely shorthanded in their Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans. Fans are already aware of Patrick Mahomes’ absence due to a torn ACL, but the star quarterback will be joined on the sidelines by Rashee Rice and Trent McDuffie, among many others. The Chiefs ruled nine players out […]

The Tennessee Titans are set to undergo a full organizational rebuild in the 2026 offseason, which will begin with another top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Mike Borgonzi will have to focus his efforts on replacing former head coach Brian Callahan, but his current agenda will revolve around the upcoming College Football […]

It’s been a bumpy ride for Minnesota Vikings’ offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw this season, as he’s missed four games due to a lingering knee injury from the 2024-25 campaign. However, with just three games remaining in the regular season, it appears his year is effectively over. Reports indicate that head coach Kevin O’Connell has announced […]

The Los Angeles Rams are likely feeling gutted Friday morning. They lost a heartbreaker to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, 38-37, in overtime. In the loss, Pro Bowl wide receiver Puka Nacua went nuclear, reeling in 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. But none of that mattered when Seattle nailed a two-point […]

Drake London hasn’t played a game since suffering a knee injury in the Atlanta Falcons’ 30-27 Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers. However, he is deemed questionable ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, and it sounds like Raheem Morris has some high expectations for London. Reports indicate that the 49-year-old […]

The San Francisco 49ers are favored in their Monday Night Football game, but head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t taking the Colts’ aging quarterback for granted. And here is the 49ers nightmare playoff scenario with three weeks left in the regular season. The 49ers got a break when the Seahawks took down the Rams in overtime […]

First things first, the Baltimore Ravens need a healthy Lamar Jackson. That’s especially true as they face a tough battle against the Patriots. And with Jackson, the Ravens’ offense is turning the corner just in time to save the season. Yes, it sounds like a broken record. How many times have the Ravens been supposedly […]