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One needs to be mentally strong if they are going to line up on offense for the Philadelphia Eagles. There will be quiet weeks, plenty of frustrating moments and maybe even a few bitter losses, but if a pass-catcher can keep his head above water, he should have opportunities to excel. Fifth-year wide receiver DeVonta […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday in an ultra-important NFC North showdown in Week 16. With playoff standings in the division at stake, it appears Green Bay is going to have Josh Jacobs available in the backfield. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old running back is active and […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles coaxed Brandon Graham out of retirement to help add some pop to a defensive line in need of a veteran presence, fans openly wondered how much BG had left in the tank. After taking things slow after officially signing on the dotted line, being a healthy scratch against the New York […]

The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch the NFC East and secure a playoff berth for the fifth straight season with a win over the Washington Commanders. However, the Week 16 divisional clash got off to a rocky start when Will Shipley fumbled the opening kickoff. Shipley fielded the ball at the six-yard line and worked his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to greatly improve their chances of clinching a playoff spot on Saturday, as they take on the Washington Commanders in a Week 16 matchup. Unfortunately, it sounds like linebacker Nakobe Dean is going to miss some time in this contest, as he was forced to exit early due to […]

The firing of Chase Blackburn as the LA Rams’ special teams coordinator didn’t come without evidence. One of those to point that out was returner Rashid Shaheed of the Seattle Seahawks. On Thursday, the Seahawks defeated the Rams 38-37 in OT. During that game, Shaheed scored a touchdown on a punt return around the eight-minute […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins both picked quarterbacks in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Cincinnati walked away with Joe Burrow No. 1 overall, while Miami selected Tua Tagovailoa No. 5 overall. However, recent reports indicate that things could have been substantially different. Before the 2020 draft began, it’s said the Dolphins […]

The week around the Rams has gotten louder than usual, starting with wideout Puka Nacua getting hit with a $25,000 fine after he went after NFL officials in comments made leading into Thursday night. Nacua still delivered a monster game in Seattle with 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns, but Los Angeles let […]

It appears that Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph’s 2025 season is over. The Lions announced on Saturday that they have put the talented defensive back on the injured reserve, ahead of the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field in Detroit. Here’s the update from the Lions via a social […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a brutal collapse against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. Los Angeles took a 16-point lead into the fourth quarter but Rashid Shaheed’s 58-yard punt return touchdown sparked a wild comeback for Seattle. In the wake of the overtime loss to a divisional foe, the Rams […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux’s lingering shoulder injury has officially ended his 2025 campaign. The New York Giants ruled their star outside linebacker out for the remainder of the season by placing him on injured reserve ahead of Week 16. Thibodeaux has not played since Week 10, when he recorded three tackles in the Giants’ loss to the […]

Head coach Sean Payton stirred up noise this week with a brief line about Jacksonville, calling the Jaguars “a real good team” while also referencing their “smaller market,” a phrasing that caught traction online ahead of a game with real AFC stakes. With Denver rolling and every detail getting magnified, the conversation quickly moved from […]

Quarterback Baker Mayfield’s return trip to Carolina comes with some respect still attached to it, as multiple Panthers players spoke well of their former quarterback this week, calling him a great teammate and a pro during a tough 2022 stretch, even if his time there didn’t work out on the field. The bigger, new wrinkle […]

The Chicago Bears have several celebrity superfans, but none are more excited for their Week 16 rematch with the Green Bay Packers than Ashton Kutcher. Kutcher, who claims that he is “not one to exaggerate,” believes the Week 16 game is the most important day of his life. In fact, he called the Saturday night […]

The Dallas Cowboys are swapping one star cornerback with another. As the team activated Trevon Diggs from injured reserve, it simultaneously downgraded DaRon Bland, who suffered a foot injury in Week 15. Diggs, who has been out since Week 6, will return to the Cowboys’ Week 16 active roster. However, Bland’s season subsequently ends as […]

The Tennessee Titans expect to have two key pass catchers available Sunday as they prepare to host the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 16 matchup at Nissan Stadium. Tight end Gunnar Helm and wide receiver Van Jefferson, both listed as questionable on the injury report, are expected to play against Kansas City, according to […]

The New York Giants are tied for the worst record in the NFL and have many questions leading into the offseason. The team will be searching for its sixth head coach since the 2016 season and hopes to pair the future signal-caller with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. However, Dart’s inability to remain healthy opens room […]

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 […]