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Cowboys Hire Kris Richard
The Dallas Cowboys hired former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard as their defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator. Richard was let go by the Seahawks this offseason after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. He'd worked as Seattle's defensive coordinator since 2015, but was a defensive... Read More
Kris Richard Discussing a Coaching Position With Cowboys
Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard was reportedly in Dallas on Sunday discussing a coaching position with the Dallas Cowboys. Richard was fired from Seattle after the Seahawks failed to make the playoffs this year for the first time in six seasons. Rod Marinelli is the current Cowboys defensive coordinator and doesn't seem at... Read More
Zach Ertz Catches Eight Passes in the NFC Championship Game
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz caught all eight of his targets on Sunday, gaining 93 yards. Ertz played a masterful game, running perfect routes and getting wide open even against the elite Minnesota Vikings pass defense. Ertz is a key member of the Eagles offense, especially with Nick Foles under center, and he'll need... Read More
Torrey Smith Comes Up Big in the NFC Championship Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith finally showed up to an Eagles game on Sunday, catching five of his seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown. Smith caught a 41-yard touchdown on a flea-flicker play in the third quarter, more or less putting the game away for the Eagles. It was an unexpectedly great... Read More
Nelson Agholor Catches Three Passes on Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor caught three of his four targets in the NFC Championship Game, gaining 59 yards. The majority of his yardage came on a 42-yard catch, without which he would have had an incredibly disappointing game. He's now failed to reach 60 yards receiving in five games in a row. Meanwhile,... Read More
Alshon Jeffery Scores Two Touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery scored two touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game, coming down with all five of his targets for 85 yards. Jeffery scored a long 53-yard touchdown in the second quarter then came down with a red-zone score in the fourth. It was an impressive showing by the wide receiver, one... Read More
LeGarrette Blount Scores a Touchdown Despite Limited Work
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount only had six carries in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, but he was able to gain 21 yards and score a touchdown. Blount took a distant back seat to Jay Ajayi, who handled 15 more touches than Blount did, but Blount was the one to reach the end zone. His... Read More
Jay Ajayi Totals 99 Yards in the NFC Championship Game
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi totaled 99 yards in Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He carried the ball 18 times for 73 yards and caught all three of his targets for 26 yards. The 21 touches were the most in Ajayi's Eagles career, topping his previous high of 18 that he set the... Read More
Nick Foles Destroys The Vikings in the NFC Championship Game
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles shocked the world and destroyed the Minnesota Vikings elite pass defense in the NFC Championship Game, completing 26 of 33 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns. Foles completed four passes of at least 20 yards on Sunday, including a 53-yard touchdown to receiver Alshon Jeffery and a 41-yard touchdown to... Read More
Randal Grichuk "Not Thrilled" About Being a Fourth Outfielder
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk is reportedly "not thrilled" with the idea of being a fourth outfielder in 2018. With the Cardinals acquiring outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the Marlins and already employing Dexter Fowler and Tommy Pham, there simply isn't room for Grichuk to have a starting role next season. The source points out that... Read More
DeMarcus Lawrence Likely to be Franchise Tagged
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence is likely to be franchise tagged by the team if the two sides are unable to come up with a long-term deal. The impending free agent recorded 14.5 sacks and forced four fumbles in 2017. After a slow start to his career, Lawrence flourished, grading as Pro Football Focus'... Read More
Zach Ertz a Decent Option Despite a Tough Matchup
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is a decent fantasy option in the NFC Championship Game. Despite a tough matchup against an elite Minnesota Vikings defense, Ertz is likely to be involved enough in the offense to put up a decent at worst fantasy day. Ertz is a true difference maker on the field and... Read More
Torrey Smith More Likely to Bust Than Boom This Week
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith is not a great option in this weekend's NFC Championship Game. Smith is a boom-or-bust fantasy wide receiver, and against an elite Minnesota Vikings defense, he's significantly more likely to bust than he is to boom. Anyone putting Smith in a lineup is praying for a desperation throw from... Read More
Nelson Agholor Not a Great Championship Weekend Option
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is not a strong fantasy option in the NFC Championship Game this weekend. With Agholor and the Eagles taking on the Minnesota Vikings and their elite defense, it's quite possible if not probable that the Eagles passing game will be shut down. They'll be forced to rely on the... Read More
Alshon Jeffery Has a Difficult Matchup for Championship Weekend
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery won't have much room to work in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jeffery will be competing with Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes as well as with Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. Jeffery is still a key part of the Eagles passing game, it's just that the Eagles passing... Read More
Corey Clement Not an Option for Championship Weekend
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement is not a DFS or playoff-pool option for the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Clement did see more of the field last week than most people expected, showing up on a lot of third downs, but he still didn't do enough to promote any kind of... Read More
LeGarrette Blount is Touchdown-Dependent Again This Week
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is a low-ceiling option for the NFC Championship Game. He'll only be fantasy relevant if he scores a touchdown, as he's almost certain to not rack up too many yards. Given the struggles of the Philadelphia offense combined with the strengths of the Minnesota defense, the Eagles will again... Read More
Jay Ajayi an OK Option at Best This Weekend
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is an OK option this weekend in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings boast an elite defense, so Ajayi might have a hard time finding room to run. That being said, quarterback Nick Foles likely won't be asked to carry the team, so Ajayi may... Read More
Nick Foles Has a Tough Matchup Ahead
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is facing a tough matchup in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings feature an elite defense, and Foles has been struggling to keep the offense moving even against mediocre defenses lately. Out of the four starting quarterbacks left, Foles probably has the lowest ceiling and the... Read More
Yadier Molina Plans to Retire After the 2020 Season
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina plans to retire after the 2020 season. "Three more years, that's it," said Molina. He signed a three-year, $60 million extension that begins with the 2018 season, and if he sticks to his word, it'll be the last contract he signs. Molina is still a very effective backstop, putting... Read More
Luke Weaver Has Put On About 15 Pounds
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver has "bulked up" by adding about 15 pounds this offseason. Weaver is expected to take on a much larger role in the St. Louis starting rotation this season, so he made a plan to bulk up in order to keep him from wearing down later in the season.... Read More
Tommy Pham Working On His Speed
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has reportedly spent the offseason working on his speed. The outfielder's goal is to be a 30-30 player in 2018. He was successful in 25 of his 32 steal attempts last season but seems extremely motivated to reach 30 this time around. Pham is an excellent fantasy outfielder.
Cardinals Bullpen is "Good Enough"
St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak recently stated that his team's bullpen was "good enough." The Cardinals were reported to have interest in Tampa Bay's Alex Colome, but it seems that interest was overstated. They have also tempered their interest in Greg Holland. For now, it looks like Luke Gregerson may open the season... Read More
Alex Reyes Expected to Begin Throwing Bullpen Sessions Soon
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) has lost 10 to 15 pounds this winter and will begin throwing live bullpen sessions in about a week. Reyes missed all of 2017 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he's expected to be ready to join the Cardinals rotation in May. He's a sneaky late-round pick... Read More
Luke Voit Working in the Outfield
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luke Voit has been taking fly balls in the outfield this offseason in hopes to increase his versatility. Voit started 12 games in left field in 2006 while he was in Double-A, so it's not a brand new thing for him. Voit is trying to crack the Opening Day roster,... Read More
Luke Gregerson Could Open the Season as Closer
St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he sees reliever Luke Gregerson opening the season as the team's closer if no other moves are made. The Cardinals are still reportedly shopping for relief help, and Mozeliak also mentioned the idea that Jordan Hicks could develop into the closer's role. Gregerson would likely be a... Read More
Zach Ertz Catches Three Passes on Saturday
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz caught three of five targets on Saturday, gaining 32 yards. Ertz tied for the team lead in targets, as coach Doug Pederson tried his best to hide Nick Foles. The Eagles offense centered around the running game and short passes. They'll almost certainly go with a similar game plan... Read More
Nelson Agholor Catches All Three of His Targets on Saturday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor caught all three of his targets on Saturday, gaining 24 yards. He also ran the ball twice for 20 yards. The Eagles manufactured a few touches for Agholor on Saturday, but he's seen both his floor and his ceiling lower significantly since the Eagles installed Nick Foles under center... Read More
Alshon Jeffery Leads the Eagles in Receiving on Saturday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery led the Eagles in receiving on Saturday, catching four passes on five targets and gaining 61 yards. The Eagles relied on their running backs, especially Jay Ajayi, limiting opportunities for their wide receivers. They'll go with a similar game plan on offense next week in the NFC Championship Game.
LeGarrette Blount Scores a Touchdown on Saturday
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount scored a touchdown on Saturday in the victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Aside from his score, Blount didn't do much else, ending up running the ball nine times for 19 yards. Like his backfield mate Jay Ajayi, Blount also fumbled in the first quarter. The Eagles will likely set... Read More
