Fantasy Football News

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson said it's "the plan" for him to return in 2025 and that he "loves it" in Pittsburgh, though the decision is not fully in his control. (Source: Nick Farbaugh on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wilson slowed down during the stretch with the Steelers, as did Pittsburgh's offense as a whole. The Steelers ended their regular season on a four-game losing streak, playing as the fantasy QB17 over that stretch. Both Wilson and Justin Fields are free agents this offseason, leaving Pittsburgh's QB room in a state of flux this offseason.

Philadelphia Eagles LB Nakobe Dean will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs after suffering a torn patellar tendon in the Wild Card Round against the Green Bay Packers. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: According to the report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Dean could miss the start of the 2025 NFL season as well as the rest of the postseason due to his injury. Between him and Zack Baun, the Eagles were enjoying a resurgent season from their LB room. The Eagles will likely lean further on Oren Burks or even rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. for snaps in the box.

The Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy have parted ways after both sides could not agree on an contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on X)

Fantasy Impact: McCarthy will now have a chance to be sought after by other teams, including potentially re-engaging talks with Chicago, who tried to interview him but were not allowed to at the time with Jerry Jones still expressing interest in the coach.

Logan Hall is expected to play on Sunday against the Commanders. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hall was limited at practice on back-to-back days to close the week. All five of the Bucs players listed as questionable entering Sunday are expected to play.

Broncos RB Audric Estime is officially inactive for the Wild Card matchup with the Bills.

Fantasy Impact: Estime is a bit of a surprising inactive and will be replaced in the lineup by Tyler Badie. The Broncos are looking to spark a struggling running game in a tough matchup with the Buffalo defense in the opening round of the playoffs.

Jamel Dean is expected to be good to go for Sunday's game against the Commanders. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dean was limited at practice all week for the Buccaneers. All five of the Bucs players listed as questionable entering Sunday are expected to play.

Mike Edwards is expected to be good to go for Sunday's game against the Commanders. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Edwards was limited at practice all week. All five of the Bucs players listed as questionable are expected to play.

Antoine Winfield Jr. is expected to play on Sunday against the Commanders. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Winfield was expected to be good to go after practicing in full all week. He'll be big for the Buccaneers secondary.

Cade Otton is expected to be good to go for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Commanders. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Otton entered the weekend listed as questionable. He is set to return from a three-game absence. He'll look to be a big part of the passing game with Baker Mayfield.

The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is now official after it was reported on Saturday by Jordan Schultz. Vrabel posted a 54-45 record as a head coach during his six years with the Titans. The Patriots have their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye with almost $130 million in cap space to utilize this offseason. Vrabel becomes the second coach for New England in the post Bill Belichick era.

Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is officially active for the Wild Card round for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnston entered the weekend carrying a questionable designation but was able to clear through pregame testing without any setbacks, offering quarterback Justin Herbert his explosive deep threat against an inconsistent Texans secondary in the Wild Card matchup Saturday.

J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is officially active for the Wild Card round for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dobbins is good to go after passing through pregame tests on his ankle and should see the majority of the backfield touches against the Texans for head coach Jim Harbaugh Saturday.

The Chargers did not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from their practice squad ahead of Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Elliott signed earlier this week with the Chargers after he was released from the Cowboys. RB Jaret Patterson was elevated instead from the practice squad.

The Chargers elevated Jaret Patterson from their practice squad. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Patterson will add depth in the Chargers backfield behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards heading into Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans.

The Chargers elevated Eddie Jackson from the practice squad. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ja’Sir Taylor was placed on injured reserve as the corresponding move. Jackson will add depth in the secondary for the Chargers.

The Chargers placed Ja'Sir Taylor on injured reserve. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Taylor had been listed as doubtful heading into Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans. Eddie Jackson was elevated from the practice squad as the corresponding move.

The Chargers activated Simi Fehoko from injured reserve. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fehoko remains listed as questionable heading into Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans.

The Chargers activated Eli Apple from injured reserve. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Apple is listed as questionable for Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans. Assuming he is good to go, he'll add depth in the secondary for the Chargers.

Jamison Crowder is off the injury report for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Buccaneers. (Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crowder was limited at practice all week. He should be on the favorable side of questionable heading into Sunday for his usual slot role.

Marshon Lattimore is off the injury report for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Buccaneers. (Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lattimore is officially set to make his return in the Commanders secondary. We'll get a matchup between him and Mike Evans in the postseason which will be one to watch.