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With just two weeks to play in the 2023 NFL season, there are still 24 teams in playoff contention. If that sounds like a high number, that’s because it is. You almost never see that many teams still alive at the this point in the season. As a matter of fact, since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, this is tied …

Eagles snap counts: Quez Watkins barely plays vs. Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Sometimes actions speak louder than words. And after Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni professed his confidence in Quez Watkins last week, Watkins played exactly one offensive snap against the Giants in Week 16. Watkins, 25, had a really promising season in 2021, when he ended …

As the Broncos move toward the conclusion of their first season with Sean Payton as head coach, all eyes and ears will continue to be on the question of whether the team will keep quarterback Russell Wilson through March 2024, when another $37 million becomes fully guaranteed. Wilson evaded a question about his future after the Christmas Eve loss to …

Washington Commanders v New York Jets All season long, I’ll be looking back at the week to see how we can best leverage what took place on the field at the running back position to our advantage. This weekly article will hone in on weekly snap shares and highlight a few players who could benefit from their team putting them …

Amari Cooper was absolutely incredible in Week 16. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) The greatest full-PPR performance by a wide receiver this season came in Week 16, courtesy of veteran star, Amari Cooper. Cooper set the Browns’ single-game franchise record for receiving yards against the Texans, putting together a startling 15-11-265-2 statline in the 36-22 Cleveland victory. If you’d ask …

Cameron Dicker was excellent in Week 16. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) A whopping 12 kickers delivered double-digit fantasy points in Week 16, but two of them in particular went nuclear when fantasy managers needed it most. Jason Sanders led the way in Week 16 with a startling 22 fantasy points. Close behind him was Cameron Dicker, who scored 21. …

How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in Christmas loss to Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ PFF grades from their 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday are as disappointing as expected. Brock Purdy was under pressure much of the game at Levi’s Stadium, but that was not the only reason for his four interceptions. The …

Free agent linebacker Jaylon Smith has signed with the Steelers, his representation, Doug Hendrickson, announced on social media. Josina Anderson of CBS reports that Smith is joining the Steelers’ practice squad. The Raiders waived Smith on Nov. 22, and he had remained a free agent since. Las Vegas signed him off the Seahawks’ practice squad No. 2. He appeared in …

Patriots-Broncos Report Card: Zappe, Barmore stand out in upset win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Give the Patriots players credit. Amid continued discussion of a potential top-five pick in next year’s draft and speculation about the future of their head coach, they continue to play hard. For the second time in three weeks, their efforts paid off in the …

Will George Kittle deliver in Week 17? (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle had some awesome performances from Week 8-11 (with a Week 9 bye week in there, too). Then things quieted down for him for a couple of weeks before another 15+ point game, then another down performance. He surpassed the 15-point …

Ezekiel Elliott has been great as the Patriots lead back the past few weeks. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Having a player you can trust in your flex spot is a boon in the regular season, but it’s paramount in the playoffs. And that’s boosted exponentially higher for championship week, and that’s exactly what Week 17 is …

With Trevor Lawrence dealing with an ailing shoulder, the Jaguars have added a quarterback. Jacksonville has signed Matt Barkley to its 53-man roster off of the Giants practice squad. Barkley has not appeared in a game since 2020 and not started one since 2018. He was with Buffalo in the preseason and joined the Giants in late October. C.J. Beatharad …

Will Myles Garrett have a monster game in Week 17? (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) The Browns stop unit has been one of the most potent in all of football, and that has been reflected in their fantasy production this season. The Cleveland D/ST is ranked fourth in fantasy scoring so far through the season. [Week 17 …

Going through the multiverse to see how Bears can make the playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ chances to make the playoffs this season are slim. Slimmer than the chances that a New Year’s resolution is carried out through July. But they still have a chance, all the same. A lot needs to happen for the Bears …

Over the weekend, we reported that it wasn’t the idea of Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to join the 53-man roster and ultimately displace practice-squad cornerback Kalon Barnes. On Tuesday, Rodgers said it himself. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Rodgers explained during his weekly appearance with Pat McAfee that Rodgers did not want to be activated when his three-week practice window …