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T. Bridgewater - QB

CAR

Although Bridgewater will have the first opportunity to replace Drew Brees (thumb) during his absence, coach Sean Payton could be quick to replace him with Taysom Hill if Bridgewater struggles early, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Bridgewater had Payton's full support Monday after a so-so performance in emergency duty versus the Rams on Sunday following Brees' first-quarter exit. The 26-year-old signal caller completed 17 of 30 passes for 165 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, a serviceable but uninspired line that ultimately failed to give the Saints a realistic chance of keeping pace with Los Angeles. While Payton named the team's poor offensive line play and 11 penalties as primary culprits for the offensive struggles, he may not be as tolerant should the Saints find themselves at 1-3 following their next pair of contests. Hill outperformed Bridgewater in the preseason and is more of a dual threat than the current starter, making him a natural candidate for a crack at the top job should the offense need a spark a couple of games into Brees' projected 6-to-8-week absence.

Added Sep 17 3:28 am (EST)

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J. Goff - QB

NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports one person close to the situation said coach Sean McVay and Jared Goff's relationship "needs marriage counseling" this offseason.

Another person described the relationship as "not great." McVay seems fed up with Goff's ups and downs, especially when the downs are basement-level play and the ups are merely mediocre. Goff held the Rams back this season, but taking away his deep threats in Sammy Watkins and Brandin Cooks didn't do him any favors, as guys like Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, and Josh Reynolds aren't field stretchers. McVay failed to endorse Goff as the Rams' 2021 starter, and there's a sense the Rams will bring in a more capable backup to push Goff this summer. But it's clear the relationship between the coach and quarterback is souring a bit.

Added Yesterday 8:27 pm (EST)

NFL.com

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O. Beckham - WR

CLE

Speaking Monday, coach Kevin Stefanski said he's "excited" for Odell Beckham's (knee) return in 2021.

“I texted with him this morning. I know he’s working really hard to get better in his rehab. I’m excited to get him back here,” Stefanski said. “I know it was not easy for him being away from his teammates, especially as these games got bigger and into the playoffs. I know he definitely wanted to be a part of it.” After OBJ tore his ACL in Week 7, there was wide speculation the Browns could trade him ahead of the 2021 season, but Stefanski sounds like a guy ready to have his playmaking wideout back with the club. The Browns went 11-5 and won a playoff game mostly without OBJ, riding their running game and a more relaxed Baker Mayfield over the second half of the year. Mayfield likely didn;t feel the pressure to force the ball to OBJ. He has three years left on his contract but has no guaranteed money left on the deal. The Browns can clear $15.75 million by trading or releasing Beckham.

Added Yesterday 8:21 pm (EST)

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T. Huntley - QB

BAL

Ravens signed QB Tyler Huntley, LB Aaron Adeoye, DT Aaron Crawford, DT Braxton Hoyett, WR Jaylon Moore, LS Nick Moore, DE Chauncey Rivers, DB Nigel Warrior, DB Chris Westry, RB Ty'Son Williams, and TE Eli Wolf to reserve/future contracts.

Huntley remains the most impactful name among the 11 practice squad players that signed, appearing in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's Divisional Round loss and completing 6-of-13 passes for 60 yards off the bench. He'll enter camp in a one-sided competition with Trace McSorley to replace Robert Griffin III as Lamar Jackson's direct backup.

Added Yesterday 5:57 pm (EST)

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R. Griffin - QB

BAL

Ravens waived Robert Griffin III.

UDFA Tyler Huntley showed enough in completing 6-of-13 passes for 60 yards (and rushing three times for 32 yards) in his fourth-quarter relief of Lamar Jackson in the Divisional Round to enter camp as the team's No. 2 quarterback. It's possible Griffin lands back with Baltimore in free agency, but his reserve role will instead likely fall to Trace McSorley. The team also waived veterans DB Davontae Harris, WR De'Anthony Harris (COVID opt-out) and DB Tramon Williams.

Added Yesterday 5:30 pm (EST)

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V. Vea - DL

Buccaneers designated DT Vita Vea (broken leg) to return from injured reserve.

Vea, Pro Football Focus' No. 3-graded interior defensive lineman prior to injury, fractured his ankle in October but will (somehow) be available for practice Wednesday in an attempt to be activated in time for Sunday's Conference Championship matchup against the Packers. It's potentially a massive boost for Tampa Bay's interior line even if Vea is limited upon returning.

Added Yesterday 2:28 pm (EST)

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P. Mahomes - QB

Patrick Mahomes is in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Mahomes left Sunday's Divisional Round victory in the second half and did not return after suffering the brain injury. "We'll follow that and see how he does the next couple of days," Andy Reid said Monday, a day after he said Mahomes was "doing great" in a generally optimistic statement on his star QB. If Mahomes can't clear the league's protocol this week, Chad Henne would start for KC in the AFC title game against Buffalo. Mahomes' practice participation will be worth watching throughout the week.

Added Yesterday 1:00 pm (EST)

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A. Brown - WR

Antonio Brown is undergoing an MRI on his injured knee.

Brown, who had one catch for 10 yards Sunday, was seen on the sideline in the second half of Tampa's Divisional Round win over the Saints after suffering the injury. His absence opened up playing time for Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller alongside Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Brown's practice participation will be key in knowing whether the veteran will be available this week against the Packers.

Added Yesterday 12:15 pm (EST)

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A. Jones - RB

Aaron Jones had 43 percent of the Packers' rushing attempts in the team's Divisional Round win over the Rams.

The theory that Green Bay was saving Jones for massive postseason workloads didn't pan out, as Jones played 47 of 75 offensive snaps for the Packers on Saturday. He salvaged his fantasy day with a 60-yard run at the beginning of the second half. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams played 28 snaps and AJ Dillon logged nine snaps before exiting with a quad injury. DFS players shouldn't assume Jones' role will change this week against Tampa's stellar rush defense.

Added Yesterday 10:55 am (EST)

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D. Williams - RB

Darrel Williams has out-snapped Le'Veon Bell 101-31 in two games with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) sidelined.

That accounts for the running backs' usage in meaningless contests, not the team's meaningless Week 17 game against the Chargers. Williams out-touched Bell 17-2 in Sunday's win over the Browns, running 30 routes to Bell's seven routes. Williams is clearly the preferred option over Bell and Week 17 standout Darwin Thompson as long as CEH is out. Expect Williams to be a popular DFS option this week against Buffalo is Edwards-Helaire remains out.

Added Yesterday 10:39 am (EST)

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M. Thomas - WR

Michael Thomas had an 11.4 percent target share in four games with Drew Brees this season.

Thomas caught none of the four targets he saw in the Saints' Divisional Round loss to the Bucs, smothered by Tampa CB Carlton Davis, who later flamed Thomas on Twitter. Interpersonal conflict might explain why Brees stopped looking Thomas' way this season after Thomas enjoyed a target share of around 30 percent from 2017 to 2019. Whatever the reason, Thomas went from the most reliable receiver in fantasy football to little more than a WR4 with Brees under center. Thomas will be better off with Taysom Hill, who targeted Thomas at a far higher rate this season. That assumes the Saints go with Hill as their 2021 starter.

Added Yesterday 9:30 am (EST)

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G. Edwards - RB

BAL

Ravens RB Gus Edwards, LB Chris Board, CB Davontae Harris, and P Johnny Townsend are restricted free agents this offseason.

Baltimore's restricted free agents can negotiate and sign with any team, but the Ravens can offer them qualifying offers that come with the right of first refusal and/or compensation in the form of a draft pick. Edwards, who averaged five yards on his 144 carries in 2020, could draw interest from running back-needy teams impressed by the big back's agility and tough running. In Baltimore, he will surely remain the No. 2 back behind J.K. Dobbins in 2021.

Added Yesterday 8:10 am (EST)

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E. Sanders - WR

Emmanuel Sanders caught 6-of-9 targets for 48 yards in the Saints' Divisional Round loss to the Bucs.

Sanders led the Saints in targets and catches. Signed to a two-year deal in the offseason, Sanders' first season in New Orleans produced a 61-726-5 line on 82 targets across 14 games. He was signed to be the No. 2 wideout, but Michael Thomas missed nine games during the year, leaving Sanders to pick up the slack. Turning 34 this offseason, Sanders doesn't have a whole lot left in the tank. He carries a $10 million cap hit in 2021, and the Saints will take on a $6 million dead money hit if he's not designated a post-June 1 cut. Obviously, Sanders could be brought back for the second year of his deal, too, but the Saints need to upgrade their wideout group behind Thomas.

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J. Goff - QB

NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports one person close to the situation said coach Sean McVay and Jared Goff's relationship "needs marriage counseling" this offseason.

Added Yesterday 8:27 pm (EST)

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O. Beckham - WR

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Speaking Monday, coach Kevin Stefanski said he's "excited" for Odell Beckham's (knee) return in 2021.

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T. Huntley - QB

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Added Yesterday 5:57 pm (EST)

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R. Griffin - QB

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Ravens waived Robert Griffin III.

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V. Vea - DL

Buccaneers designated DT Vita Vea (broken leg) to return from injured reserve.

Added Yesterday 2:28 pm (EST)

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P. Mahomes - QB

Patrick Mahomes is in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Added Yesterday 1:00 pm (EST)

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A. Brown - WR

Antonio Brown is undergoing an MRI on his injured knee.

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A. Jones - RB

Aaron Jones had 43 percent of the Packers' rushing attempts in the team's Divisional Round win over the Rams.

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