Fantasy Football News

The Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to land one of the biggest names in the 2025 offseason coaching cycle, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson has developed a reputation around the NFL as a top-tier play-caller, play-designer, and talent developer, operating a Lions offense that has run through the NFL over the last two regular seasons, reaching at least the Divisional Round in both 2023 and 2024. Now Johnson will pair with young QB Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, as well as other young offensive pieces like D'Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, and DJ Moore, bringing further promise to a Chicago offense that disappointed relative to its high expectations heading into the 2024 season.

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell, who is recovering from a brutal knee injury, has no timeline yet, per head coach DeMeco Ryans. (Source: Sports Talk 790 on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: "We'll continue to assess Tank and see where he ends up. It's too early right now to put a timeline on it," Ryans said on Dell. The second-year WR could be at risk of missing his third season in the NFL due to his injury, which included ligament damage in addition to a dislocation. The long road to recovery starts now, but until we know more about his status, it can be assumed he will miss the opener in 2025 and anything else is up in the air.

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is preparing to "take some time to think about" his future in the NFL following his Divisional Round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Sarah Barshop, ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: After opening a season that seemed lost due to injuries and slow starts, the Rams rallied back to finish 10-7 and first in the NFC West. However, Stafford, who will be 37 on Feb. 7, 2025, has reportedly been mulling his retirement for a few seasons. Despite this, he did say he felt as though he was "playing some pretty good ball," so he could stick around a bit longer. If he returns, he will likely hold the same status in 2025: typically a QB2 with some strong QB1 games from time to time. The Rams could begin looking forward soon at QB as well.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (knee) is officially inactive for the Divisional Round matchup with the Bills. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Flowers attempted to test out his knee injury in pregame warmups but was not cleared to play. Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, and Mark Andrews should see an increase in targets with Flowers out of action.

Sam Cosmi has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Lions. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cosmi had his leg rolled over while blocking on a touchdown run by Brian Robinson. The Commanders offensive line will be short-handed for the rest of Saturday's game.

Caleb Williams was seen wearing a cast after having a cyst removed from his hand. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams was seen with the cast at the Wisconsin/USC college basketball game on Saturday. It is considered minor and he is expected to be fine.

Olamide Zaccheaus is questionable to return to Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Lions. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Zaccheaus did not haul in either of his two targets in the first half. If he misses the rest of the game, Dyami Brown and Zach Ertz will both step into bigger roles alongside Terry McLaurin.

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) is officially active for the Divisional Round matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Mixon was only able to log one limited practice session during the week and was considered questionable to play. He is expected to fill his usual role as the primary running back in Houston's matchup with Kansas City.

Texans WR Robert Woods (hip) is officially active for the Divisional Round matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Woods was considered questionable to suit up after not practicing in any session during the week. Woods will provide QB C.J. Stroud with another option in the passing game against a tough Kansas City defense.

Azeez Al-Shaair will play in Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Chiefs. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Al-Shaair had been listed as questionable. He missed practice on Tuesday, but was able to get in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He should be good to go in his usual role.

Mecole Hardman Jr. has been ruled out for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Texans. (Source: Kansas City Chiefs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hardman had been listed as doubtful. He'll remain on injured reserve for at least one more week.

The Chiefs activated Jaylen Watson from injured reserve. (Source: Kansas City Chiefs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This was the expectation all week. Watson upgrades the Chiefs secondary in a big way after playing every snap over the first month of the season.

The Bills signed TE Armani Rogers to reserve/futures contract. (Source: Buffalo Bills PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will compete this offseason for a roster spot with Buffalo.

Tyler Higbee has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact: Higbee won't miss any time after leaving last week's game early in the Wild Card round. He caught five passes early last week before leaving with a chest injury.

Kenny Pickett is off the injury report for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Rams. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pickett was able to practice in full all week. He'll remain in his backup role behind Jalen Hurts.

A.J. Brown is off the injury report for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Rams. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brown was able to practice on Thursday and Friday after he was sidelined on Wednesday. He'll continue to manage a knee injury as the Eagles look to advance to the NFC Championship on Sunday.

Dallas Goedert is off the injury report for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Rams. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Goedert was able to return to practice on Friday. He will be a full-go for Sunday.

Deonte Harty is listed as questionable for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Bills. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harty was able to practice in full all week. He should be on the favorable side of questionable heading into Sunday.

Ray Davis is listed as questionable for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Ravens. (Source: Buffalo Bills on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Davis remained in concussion protocol as of Friday. He'll have till Saturday to clear the protocols.

The Chiefs reportedly plan to start Joe Thuney at left tackle in Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Texans. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thuney is expected to start despite D.J. Humphries being healthy. The Chiefs are expected to be fully healthy on their offensive line.