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Who’s still with me? Are you still alive in your fantasy playoffs? Last week this column was highlighted by Ty Chandler who went on to have a RB4 finish in Week 15 (MNF pending). This week it’ll be a little different as I’ll point out some players who I like to finish out the fantasy season on top and others …

The Commanders had issues with their long snapping on Sunday and they’ll have someone else handle those duties against the Jets in Week 16. The team announced that they have waived long snapper Camaron Cheeseman on Monday. The team did not announce any corresponding move and they do not have another long snapper on their practice squad. Cheeseman was a …

The Vikings made a quarterback change in Week 15 and they will not make another one in Week 16. A report on Monday indicated the Vikings would stick with Nick Mullens as their starter against the Lions on Sunday and head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that plan during a press conference on Monday. Mullens was 26-of-33 for 303 yards, two …

Bears snap count: Bears’ offensive issues can’t be fixed in final three games originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Bears head coach Matt Eberflus took the podium Monday at Halas Hall and read out a list of team accomplishments over the past five weeks. All of them were related to the defense. The Bears’ offense has …

Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein spoke to the San Francisco tight end about how quarterback Brock Purdy is leading the 49ers offense, what makes running back Christian McCaffrey so special, and who he would pick for MVP between his standout teammates. George joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Alka-Seltzer. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JORI EPSTEIN: Hello, I am Jori Epstein with …

There won’t be any more coaching changes on the Philadelphia Eagles this year. The one the Eagles did make was by Nick Sirianni. Sirianni admitted after the Eagles’ 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night that he was the one that made Matt Patricia the defensive play-caller and moved Sean Desai to the coaches box. The move didn’t come …

After losing Malik Cunningham to the Ravens and Will Grier to the Chargers, the Patriots have brought in another quarterback. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, New England has claimed Nathan Rourke off of waivers from Jacksonville. The Jaguars waived Rourke on Saturday. With Trevor Lawrence in concussion protocol, the Jaguars now have just one healthy quarterback in C.J. Beathard. …

Chiefs receiver Skyy Moore will miss at least the rest of the regular season. Kansas City placed Moore on injured reserve on Monday. Head coach Andy Reid said after Sunday’s win over New England that Moore had to exit the contest with some swelling in his knee. Moore played 16 offensive snaps before the injury. In 14 games this season, …

The Spanos family has gone with first-time head coaches the last three times the Los Angeles Chargers have had an opening. After last week’s firings of Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco, John Spanos acknowledged experience might be a bigger factor this time. “I don’t think it can be the end-all, but absolutely it will factor. That’s an added …

Rams coach Sean McVay said earlier Monday that he expected offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (groin), defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (groin) and receiver Tutu Atwell (concussion) to play Thursday night. The Rams did not practice Monday, but they did have to release an estimated practice report. They estimated defensive back Tre Tomlinson (hamstring) and offensive lineman Joe Noteboom (foot) as non-participants. …

Jalen Hurts will play against Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SEATTLE — Jalen Hurts is going to tough it out. The Eagles’ franchise quarterback has been ill for a few days and was downgraded to questionable this weekend. But he will be active and will play against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, a league source confirms. Hurts, …

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase is expected to miss next Saturday’s game at Pittsburgh after an MRI on his separated shoulder, NFL Media reported Monday. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Sunday that Chase was day-to-day with a sprained shoulder joint as Cincinnati (8-6) fights to stay in the AFC playoff race. Chase was hurt in Saturday’s 27-24 overtime win against …

The NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 15 with 11 teams boasting winning records and six with 7-6 records, the most for a single conference through Week 14 since 1970. The playoff standings are so crazy, we’ll be switching to a conference …

Welcome to the Week 15 grades! This was a good week for quarterbacks who are trying to revive their career. In Cleveland, the Browns beat the Bears 20-17 after Joe Flacco mustered some fourth-quarter magic out of nowhere. With the Browns trailing 17-7 in the fourth, Flacco responded by throwing for 212 yards in the FOURTH QUARTER alone. If you’re …

Geno Smith watched from the sideline as Drew Lock led the Seahawks to an improbable 20-17 victory over the Eagles. The Seahawks improved to 7-7 in ending a four-game losing streak, while the Eagles lost their third consecutive game in falling to 10-4 and back into a tie with the Cowboys in the NFC East. Seattle took over at its …