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Washington Redskins
Referee Roy Ellison Fined, Reinstated After Incident with Jerry Hughes
Bleacher Report - Mike Chiari
Veteran official Roy Ellison was fined and reinstated by the NFL on Friday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo. Ellison had been placed on administrative leave after Buffalo Bills
Kansas City
Report: Kendall Fuller to Undergo Surgery on Wrist Injury; Timeline Unclear
Bleacher Report - Kyle Newport
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller was expected to undergo surgery for a "painful wrist injury" on Friday morning, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. While no official diagnosis has been
NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Play vs. Titans Due to Quad Injury
Bleacher Report - Kyle Newport
New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans because of a quad injury, the team announced Friday. New York coach Pat Shurmur announced that Beckham
NFL
Former All-Pro NFL OL Bill Fralic Dies at Age 56
Bleacher Report - Adam Wells
College Football Hall of Famer Bill Fralic died on Thursday at the age of 56 from cancer, per the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi issued a statement about the former Panthers offensive
NFL
Isaiah Crowell Placed on Jets IR with Toe Injury
Bleacher Report - Adam Wells
New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell's season has come to an end due to a toe injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jets will put Crowell on injured
NFL
Simms & Lefkoe: Will Tom Brady and the Patriots Beat Steelers in AFC Showdown?
Bleacher Report - B/R Video
It's the NFL Week 15 gambling preview! On today's show, the guys break down all of this week's games: Texans-Jets (9:05); Browns-Broncos (13:25); Packers-Bears (17:35); Lions-Bills (23:45); Buccaneers-Ravens
Doug Pederson
Carson Wentz Back Injury a Stress Fracture, Doug Pederson Says QB Questionable
Bleacher Report - Kyle Newport
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced on Friday. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro, Eagles coach Doug
NFL
Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: Matchups We Love and Player Stat Projections
Bleacher Report - Zach Buckley
Thursday night's dramatic AFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs unleashed an adrenaline rush powerful enough to carry the football world through the weekend. It also
NFL
Jameis Winston 'Always Fighting' for Dirk Koetter to Keep Job
Bleacher Report - Adam Wells
If Jameis Winston has his way, Dirk Koetter will return as head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019. Per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the Bucs quarterback emphasized the entire team is doing
NFL
NFL Week 15 Betting Guide: Odds, Props and Picks
Bleacher Report - Brad Gagnon
In this spot last week, it all came together. Yours truly was 12-4 against the spread, 3-0-1 picking props, 3-1 with top ATS picks and the lock of the week, 3-0 with top over/under picks, 3-1 with value
Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football Week 15: Confident Calls on Toughest Lineup Decisions
Bleacher Report - Kristopher Knox
It's that all-important time in the NFL season. No, we're not talking about the playoff push. We're talking about the fantasy football playoffs—naturally. If you've made it this far, pat yourself on the
NFL
One Starter Every NFL Team Must Replace in 2019
Bleacher Report - Maurice Moton
The No. 1 objective for NFL teams during the offseason is to improve their rosters by adding depth at shallow positions and acquiring starting-caliber talent to replace underperformers or fill vacant Starting
NFL
NFL Playoff Picture Week 15: Full AFC, NFC Outlook and Predictions
Bleacher Report - Zach Buckley
VIP passes to the 2019-19 NFL playoffs could be running low after Week 15. Three were already claimed before this round of regular-season games got started, with the Kansas City Chiefs holding the AFC's
NFL
NFL Rookies Poised for Breakout Sophomore Seasons in 2019
Bleacher Report - Maurice Moton
In the NFL, there's an abundance of untapped potential, but it's not easy to optimize production, especially regarding rookies who are adjusting to pros. In some scenarios, a roster rebuild could slow
NFL
Sources Say 'No Idea' If Herbert Will Enter NFL
Bleacher Report - Matt Miller
The major question looming as the NFL season winds down and the run to the NFL draft nears is whether Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert will declare for 2019. The answer is: None of my sources have heard
NFL
Andy Reid: Important That Chiefs Learn from Loss vs. Chargers
Bleacher Report - Adam Wells
After blowing a 14-point fourth quarter lead to the Los Angeles Chargers, Andy Reid is hoping the Kansas City Chiefs learn from their 29-28 defeat on Thursday. Per ESPN.com's Adam Teicher, the Chiefs coach
Fantasy Football
Daily Fantasy Football Week 15: Top Picks, Value Plays for DraftKings, FanDuel
Bleacher Report - Kristopher Knox
There's something satisfying about playing daily fantasy sports here in the 15th week of the NFL season. You're not focused on staying in the playoffs or interested in playing things safe because you're
NFL
NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Updated Standings After Thursday Night Football
Bleacher Report - Chris Roling
The NFL made a point to start Week 15 off with a juggernaut of a matchup as the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Los Angeles Chargers. With AFC West supremacy and key AFC playoff seeding up for grabs, the
NFL
Don't Look Now, But Rivers-Led Chargers are AFC's Most Dangerous Team
Bleacher Report - Gary Davenport
Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, the Chargers have been looking up at the Chiefs in the AFC West. Even after the Bolts peeled off nine wins in 10 games following
NFL
Mike Williams', Tyrell Williams' Fantasy Playoff Stocks After Keenan Allen Injury
Bleacher Report - Scott Polacek
The Los Angeles Chargers announced wide receiver Keenan Allen suffered a hip injury, which is a blow for his team but could represent an opportunity for more fantasy production from his fellow pass-catchers.
NFL
Keenan Allen Doesn't Return vs. Chiefs After Suffering Hip Injury
Bleacher Report - Adam Wells
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen sat on the sidelines after he suffered a hip injury during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The team announced the
NFL
Philip Rivers, Chargers Stun Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs in AFC West Comeback Win
Bleacher Report - Kyle Newport
The Los Angeles Chargers secured their spot in the playoffs with a 29-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Philip Rivers led the way for Los Angeles with 313 yards and two touchdowns,
NFL
Richard Sherman Shrugs off Frank Clark Comments: 'Didn't Bother Me at All'
Bleacher Report - Scott Polacek
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman played seven seasons and won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, but he apparently isn't bothered by the fact defensive end Frank Clark believes his with
Fantasy Football
Damien Williams' Updated Fantasy Outlook After Spencer Ware's Injuries
Bleacher Report - Scott Polacek
Fantasy football players likely didn't envision Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams as a key piece of their playoff picture, but here we are heading into Thursday's game against the Los Angeles
NFL
Amari Cooper Says Mark Davis, Not Jon Gruden, Wanted to Trade Star WR
Bleacher Report - Kyle Newport
The Oakland Raiders have undergone a roster overhaul since hiring Jon Gruden in January, but as it turns out, the head coach reportedly hasn't been the one making all of the personnel decisions. Ex-Oakland
NFL
Melvin Gordon Out vs. Chiefs; Will Miss 3rd Straight Game with Knee Injury
Bleacher Report - Scott Polacek
The Los Angeles Chargers will be without running back Melvin Gordon for a third straight contest as they look to close the one-game gap with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West during Thursday's head-to-head
NFL
Cam Newton: Saints' Cam Jordan 'Disrespectful' for Sending Broom to Panthers
Bleacher Report - Kyle Newport
As the Carolina Panthers prepare to face the New Orleans Saints twice over the final three weeks of the regular season, Cam Newton is using last season (and the aftermath) as motivation. New Orleans defeated
NFL
Ford Offensive Line of the Week: Interview with Titans OL Ben Jones
Bleacher Report - B/R Video
The Titans took home the Ford Offensive Line of the Week Award for Week 14 of the NFL season. Simms & Lefkoe Podcast host Adam Lefkoe talked to offensive lineman Ben Jones about Tennessee's win over Jacksonville
NFL
Josh Brent, Nightclub Found Equally Liable in DWI Crash That Killed Jerry Brown
Bleacher Report - Adam Wells
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent and a nightclub were found equally liable for DWI in the 2012 death of Jerry Brown. Per Jennifer Emily and LaVendrick Smith of the Dallas Morning News,