08 January 2026
Montgomery is under contract through 2027. The Lions can save $11.26 million by cutting him this offseason, while taking on $8.6 million in dead money. Holmes adds that the Lions “love” Montgomery and believe “he deserves to be in a situation where his skill set can be utilized.” Montgomery operated as the team’s No. 2 running back this season, totaling 182 touches—far fewer than the 221 and 235 he logged in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Lions could choose to look for a complement ...08 January 2026
Both teams have been linked to Kingsbury in prior reports, as have the Giants. The former Commanders offensive coordinator continues to get head-coaching buzz. Another interview or two seems likely. Kingsbury’s offense delivered up-and-down results over the last two seasons, though injuries played a large role in 2025.08 January 2026
Adams looks likely to be full-go from the jump after three full sessions of practice this week. He probably could have played at any point after the Rams’ unfortunate Week 16 loss to Seattle, but there wasn’t much reason for him to risk it. He’ll be one of the top playoff best ball picks and DFS plays for this week with a solid matchup against the Panthers pass defense.08 January 2026
Tom did not play at all after leaving Week 15’s game against the Broncos and was given Friday off. At this point it seems likely that they are managing his injuries to try to get whatever they can out of him here. He’s a re-injury risk on Saturday, but the Packers have to let Tom play through it if he can. He’s simply too much of an upgrade for them.
08 January 2026
Hunt has been designated to return and looks likely to be active against the Rams, perhaps swinging the run game matchup. The 29-year-old power guard has been on IR since Week 2’s torn bicep. Chandler Zavala (IR/calf) is also questionable for Saturday’s game.08 January 2026
Warren was spotted with a mask and gloves on in the locker room. Most of the time, players play through illness in playoff games. We’d expect at worst Warren winds up with a questionable tag on Saturday and plays, so we’re not overly concerned about the illness.08 January 2026
It sure sounds like Prater will be Buffalo’s kicker if healthy on Sunday, and the full designation would appear to have it lean that way. If it isn’t Prater, it will be recent practice-squad addition Matthew Wright.08 January 2026
Hafley has received head-coaching buzz since August. The list of suitors is unsurprising. SNY’s Connor Hughes also previously reported that the Giants could be interested in interviewing Hafley as well. The Packers’ defense allowed the NFL’s ninth-fewest yards per play (5.0) despite suffering consequential injuries in the pass-rush unit this season.08 January 2026
Golden practiced in full all three times this week, but doesn’t currently have enough of a role to be a recommended DFS starter against the Bears.08 January 2026
Wicks didn’t progress past a limited participant stage all week, so he may find it tough to clear concussion protocol. He does still have some time to do so ahead of Saturday’s late kick, but we’ll probably know by mid-day Saturday if he can’t go. Wicks went for 6/94/2 against the Lions on Thanksgiving and 24/238/0 on 39 targets in his other 13 games this year.08 January 2026
Outstanding. Williams may only participate in a limited capacity today, but his return is promising. Williams is no stranger to playing through injury, though this is his first career hamstring strain. His 49ers squad faces the Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Hopefully, he upgrades to full participation tomorrow and remains setback-free.08 January 2026
He never progressed past a limited session this week, just as it was ahead of Week 18’s game where he was ultimately the inactive emergency quarterback. If Willis can’t go this week, Desmond Ridder will be Green Bay’s backup against the Bears. The fact that Ridder was signed to the active roster early in the week seems to forecast that there’s a real chance of Willis sitting again this week.08 January 2026
NBC Sports Houston’s Aaron Wilson reported this morning that testing confirms Jordan suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 18 against the Colts. He was unsurprisingly unable to practice on Thursday. The Texans face the Steelers on Monday. Veteran RB Nick Chubb would get his old job back as the team’s No. 2 rusher if Jordan cannot play.08 January 2026
It’s certain to be the first of several OC interview opportunities for McDaniel if he wants to go that route. With several head-coaching positions open, it wouldn’t be surprising if he wound up receiving an interview for one of the big chairs as well. We’ll see how quickly McDaniel wants to play this, but he’d be hard-pressed to find better weapons to work with than Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jameson Williams.08 January 2026
Per NBC Sports Houston’s Aaron Wilson, Reed “practiced for the first time since aggravating a forearm injury against the Indianapolis Colts and undergoing surgery.” Reed was placed on injured reserve, post-op, and he notably began the year on the reserve/physically unable to perform list due to a knee injury.08 January 2026
Since our last hit on Saleh, he’s picked up interview requests from the Falcons and Titans, so this takes him up to four interview requests in silly season after the Cardinals broke the seal on Tuesday. It’s clear other NFL teams don’t hold him accountable for what happened with the Jets in the ill-fated Aaron Rodgers Era.08 January 2026
Odunze got in his first full practice on Friday and was removed from the injury report — his return figures to be key as the Bears try to take two of three games against the Packers. Chicago’s star receiver finished his season with a 44/661/6 line in 12 games and has not played since November 28. Lowered expectations make sense in a DFS setting, but the full practice gives us a little optimism.08 January 2026
Seahawks LB Derick Hall was suspended for one game after injuring Dotson in Week 16. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Dotson “is making good progress.” One hopes he can return next week, if the Rams beat the Panthers and advance to the next round.08 January 2026
As expected, Moore managed to clear a new knee listing ahead of this game quickly. He practiced in full today. With Rome Odunze back, Moore probably figures to slide into a smaller role as he did earlier in the season. Especially with Luther Burden also having shown worthy of more usage.08 January 2026
Rams WR Jordan Whittington (knee) is also questionable. Ferguson earned four targets in each of his last two games, catching five for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Having him on the field would be great for the Rams’ creative tight end usage. Whittington serves only as a rotational weapon at wide receiver.
