Brandin Cooks' Speed Tips Scales In Patriots Favor On Offense

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks will be one of the few offensive threats with the speed to make a big-time play against the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Quarterback Tom Brady will continue to try and move the chains with quick, decisive throws, but he should take some shots down the field […]

Dion Lewis Posts 64 Yards From Scrimmage In Patriots Win

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis atoned for losing a fumble when he hit the edge and turned up the field for an 18-yard run to secure the Patriots 24-20 comeback win over the Jaguars. Lewis rushed for 34 yards and added seven catches for 32 yards in a game that saw the Patriots […]

Brandin Cooks Rises To The Occasion In AFC Title Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught six passes for 100 yards in the Patriots comeback win over the Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. This was the very reason New England acquired Cooks in the offseason -- to be a difference maker on the biggest stage. Cooks battled Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey […]

Danny Amendola Delivers Again In The Playoffs

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola scored two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 84 yards in the Patriots' 24-20 AFC Championship Game win over the Jaguars. With the Patriots down 10 in the fourth quarter, Amendola made a fantastic play, catching a Tom Brady pass and muscling his way into the end zone […]

Tom Brady Aims For Third Super Bowl In Last Four Years

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady brought his team back from 10 points down to defeat the Jaguars 24-20 to have a shot at his third Super Bowl win in the last four years. He completed 26 of 38 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns while playing with 12 stitches over his throwing thumb. […]

Dede Westbrook Comes Up Short On Fourth Down In Defeat

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught only one pass for 29 yards in the Jaguars 24-20 loss late to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. But what Jaguars fans will remember more is the tipped pass from quarterback Blake Bortles, intended for Westbrook, on fourth down to end a possible game-winning drive. Westbrook saw […]

Keelan Cole Produces Only 37 Yards In AFC Title Loss To Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught only two passes for 37 yards as the Jaguars lost a lead late and fell to the Patriots 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. Cole did come down with an impressive 26-yard catch but was mostly quiet and saw only three targets in the game. The rookie had […]

A Healthy Marqise Lee Could Take Next Step Next Season

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee caught four passes for 41 yards as the Jaguars couldn't hold off the Patriots, as they lost 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. Lee began to find a nice groove in the middle of the regular season, emerging as the No. 1 receiver for the Jags and registering 50 […]

Corey Grant Flashes Potential In AFC Title Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant made the most of his opportunities, catching three passes on three targets for 59 yards in the Jaguars 24-20 loss to the Patriots. With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, Grant showed excellent playmaking ability, catching some swing passes and check-downs and running hard for big […]

Allen Hurns Surprises With Team-Leading 80 Receiving Yards In Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns caught six passes for 80 yards in the Jaguars 24-20 loss to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Hurns saw seven targets in a game where he re-emerged in the Jaguars offensive pecking order. It has been a tumultuous year for Hurns, who was trade bait in the […]

Leonard Fournette's Quiet Second Half Stifles Jaguars Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown as the Jaguars lost to the Patriots 24-20. Fournette got off to a great start, rumbling over Patriots defenders for a punishing four-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. But the Patriots defense tightened up and Fournette averaged only 3.2 yards per […]

Blake Bortles Silences Critics In AFC Title Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles completed 23 of 36 passes for 293 yards and one touchdown as the Jaguars lost late to the Patriots 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. The Jaguars lost the game but not necessarily because of Bortles. He protected the football and made some nice throws, including a red-zone floater to […]

Jerick McKinnon Lone Bright Spot In Loss

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon racked up 126 yards from scrimmage as the Vikings were blown out by the Eagles 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game. McKinnon led the team with 10 carries for 40 yards and also led all Vikings players with 11 catches for 86 yards. The Eagles were determined to take […]

Latavius Murray Lays An Egg In NFC Title Game

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray totaled only 29 all-purpose yards as the Vikings were bounced from the playoffs by the Eagles 38-7. Murray saw only six carries in the game for 18 yards, his lowest carry total since September 24th. Turnovers really took the Vikings out of their game plan and Murray never had […]

Stefon Diggs Finishes Season Strong

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught eight passes for 70 yards as the Vikings lost the NFC Championship Game 38-7 to the Eagles. The game simply got away from the Vikings and most of Diggs' plays proved to be inconsequential. Diggs has enjoyed a fantastic playoffs, racking up 207 yards, 14 catches and one […]

Adam Thielen Disappoints In The Playoffs

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will head into the offseason coming off a career regular season with 1,276 receiving yards and 91 receptions. He certainly showed up on the final drive of the Minnesota Miracle last week, but for the most part he had a quiet playoffs. He only caught three passes for 28 […]

NFC Championship Game Will Haunt Case Keenum

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum completed 28 of 48 passes for 271 yards, but three turnovers doomed the Vikings as they were routed by the Eagles 38-7. Keenum and the Vikings tore through the Eagles on the opening drive, punctuated by a 22-yard pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph for a touchdown. But Keenum on the […]

Rex Burkhead Set To Play Sunday Against Jaguars

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is expected to play this Sunday against the Jaguars, per CBSSports.com. Burkhead has not played since Dec. 17, as he is dealing with a knee sprain. He was proving to be the perfect complement to starter Dion Lewis with his ability to catch the ball out of the […]

Dion Lewis Could Be Key To Patriots Success

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will be a key offensive figure in their matchup against the Jaguars for the AFC Championship Game. The Jaguars have allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season despite the Steelers' Le'Veon Bell breaking free for some big plays last week. Lewis is having a […]

A Productive Chris Hogan Could Be Patriots X-Factor

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught a four-yard touchdown last week against the Titans. Hogan began the year on fire, catching five touchdowns in his first four games. But the injury bug caught up to Hogan midseason, and he just now is getting back into the rhythm of the offense. Now he will […]

Danny Amendola Has PPR Value Against Jacksonville

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola enjoyed his best game of the season last week, bringing in 11 receptions for 112 yards. Amendola continuously was open all over the field and made some huge first downs. This week he will take on a Jaguars defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing […]

Brandin Cooks Has Tough Matchup Against Jaguars

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks could have a tough time producing this Sunday against an elite Jaguars defense. The Jaguars were burned for 132 yards by the Steelers' Antonio Brown last week, but they allowed the fewest fantasy points to receivers during the regular season. Cooks will surely see plenty of Pro Bowl cornerback […]

Tom Brady Presents Jaguars Defense With Their Toughest Test

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got back on track last week, throttling the Titans defense for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Brady found receivers all over the field and the offensive line did a solid job keeping him clean in the pocket. This week he will face a Jaguars defense that does exactly what […]

Start Rob Gronkowski With Confidence

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will go up against an elite Jaguars defense this Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Gronkowski caught six passes for 81 yards and one touchdown last week against the Titans and is the healthiest he has ever been this late in the season. The Jaguars defense has been […]

Kyle Rudolph Will Be Red-Zone Threat Against Eagles

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph brought in five catches for only 28 yards in the Vikings thrilling win against the Saints. This week he will face a tough Eagles defense that has allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends during the regular season. Since Week 7, they have allowed only one […]

Marcedes Lewis Not A Fantasy Option Against Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis will go up against a Patriots defense that has not allowed a touchdown to a tight end since Week 6. Lewis does have five touchdown receptions this season, but three of those came in one game. The veteran tight end is the longest-tenured Jaguar, so he certainly will be […]

Dede Westbrook Could Surprise As Targets Leader In Jaguars Passing Game

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook has become a wideout that Blake Bortles can count on over the last two months. The rookie has been given an opportunity due to a litany of injuries to the Jaguars receivers and has filled in with some solid performances. Receiver Keelan Cole has become the downfield threat while […]

Marqise Lee A Risky Play Despite Favorable Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee caught three passes for 28 yards in the Jaguars win last week against the Steelers. Lee has 702 receiving yards this season, but his arrow has been pointing down the last month while he is recovering from an ankle injury. He has struggled getting back into the rhythm of […]

Keelan Cole Hopes To See More Targets Against New England

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole represents the Jaguars best big-play threat heading into the AFC Championship showdown against the Patriots. Cole caught only one pass last week against the Steelers, but it was a big one -- a 45-yard reception that split two Pittsburgh defenders. Those are the types of plays that have allowed […]

Allen Hurns Not Expected To Be Fantasy Factor This Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns caught one pass last week for 12 yards against the Steelers. It has been a tough season for Hurns, first with trade rumors in the preseason, then with injuries during the season and finally losing his place in the Jaguars receiving pecking order. He is a veteran receiver capable of […]