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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looked solid in his return from concussion protocol in Sunday's 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Facing a tough Packers defense, Hurts completed 13 of 21 passes (61.9%) for 131 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his composure and efficiency. He also added six rushes for 36 yards, proving the Eagles had no intention of limiting his involvement in the run game despite his recent injury. Hurts opened the game with six consecutive completions, including an 11-yard touchdown to Jahan Dotson on the Eagles' first drive. His biggest highlight came on a 24-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Goedert in the third quarter, a play that will undoubtedly make postseason highlight reels. Hurts' dual-threat capability will be crucial as the Eagles host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round next week.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley delivered another stellar performance in Sunday night's 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers. Barkley rushed 25 times for 119 yards, marking his 11th game this season with over 100 rushing yards. While he only contributed two receptions for four yards in the passing game, Barkley's ground dominance was pivotal in the Eagles' offensive game plan. Barkley's consistent production continued to showcase why he is the centerpiece of Philadelphia's offense. His ability to churn out tough yards and extend drives helped the Eagles control the tempo against a stout Packers defense. As the Eagles prepare to host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, Barkley will remain a critical component of their postseason success.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown had a subdued performance in Sunday night's 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers, recording just one reception for 10 yards. However, Brown's impact extended beyond the stat sheet as his crucial downfield blocking played a significant role in Dallas Goedert's highlight-reel touchdown catch and run. With the Eagles leaning heavily on their running game and defense, Brown's services as a primary playmaker were not needed against Green Bay. Nevertheless, his presence on the field commands defensive attention and keeps opposing secondaries honest. As the Eagles prepare to host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, Brown remains a formidable weapon capable of making game-changing plays when called upon.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith stepped up in Sunday night's 22-10 win against the Green Bay Packers, leading the team with four receptions for 55 yards. While Jalen Hurts didn't air it out much, Smith made the most of his opportunities, showcasing his reliability and playmaking ability when targeted. With the Eagles relying on their running game and dominant defense, Smith's contributions in the passing game provided timely support. As Philadelphia prepares to host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, Smith remains a key offensive weapon capable of delivering clutch plays when needed.

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Dynasty | Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 15-of-18 passes for 185 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a playoff loss to the Commanders. Dynasty Analysis: Baker was efficient in this one, but the game will likely be remembered for a costly fumble in the second half when Mayfield and wide receiver Jalen McMillan botched a hand-off that resulted in a lost fumble and seven quick points for Washington. Regardless, Mayfield cemented himself as the long-term answer in Tampa Bay and an easy QB1 in dynasty leagues this season. He may still be undervalued.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving rushed for 77 yards on 17 carries during Sunday's playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. He also caught two passes for an additional six yards through the air. In the loss, Irving averaged his lowest yards per carry since Week 9 (excluding his injury-shortened Week 14), which is not an indictment on his performance but rather a testament to just how well he's been running the football lately. He carved out the lead-back role once again on Sunday, registering 17 carries to Rachaad White's one. White has essentially been delegated to pass-catching situations, and even then, he continues to lose opportunities to Irving. It has been fascinating to watch this backfield dynamic develop throughout the season, with White slipping way down from the RB1 tier in fantasy football while Irving becomes one of the top running backs in dynasty fantasy football (and a mid-range RB1 in redraft leagues, too). Barring an unexpected change or addition within the Buccaneers' backfield, Irving should remain their primary ball carrier entering 2025.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White rushed for one yard on one carry during Sunday's playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. He also caught two passes for an additional 14 yards through the air. White's usage as a ball carrier continues to dwindle, and he now has just 10 carries over his last four contests. His passing game usage has been a little more promising he had seven catches in Week 16 and had more receiving yards than Bucky Irving this past Sunday but it's still not enough to put him back on the fantasy radar in most leagues. White's fall from fantasy stardom has been nearly unprecedented, and his role will likely remain the same as Irving leads the backfield in 2025. As a result, White will rank as a high-end RB4, assuming he remains with Tampa Bay.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan caught two of his four targets for 41 yards during Sunday's playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. It was a below-average performance from the rookie receiver, who snapped a five-game touchdown streak in the defeat. He had found the end zone seven over during this five-game window, ranking as the overall WR7 in half-PPR leagues during that span. McMillan did a great job filling in for Chris Godwin (ankle) down the stretch, and the rookie's emergence is likely enough to convince the Buccaneers that re-signing Godwin isn't a high priority. The University of Washington product offers a nice complement to Mike Evans, and the two should continue to form a solid one-two punch for years to come. McMillan remains a strong fantasy WR3 going forward, especially if he can prove that his nose for the end zone in 2024 wasn't a fluke.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton caught two passes for 32 yards during Sunday's playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old returned from a three-game absence this weekend, but he didn't have a major impact as the Buccaneers threw the ball just 18 times. Otton was once again overlooked as Baker Mayfield preferred throwing to wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. The 25-year-old finished as the overall TE14 in 2024, which was the best mark of his career and was also impressive given that he missed a trio of contests. Otton, who had 600 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season, will look to build on his production even further as he pushes to be a top-12 tight end. Fantasy managers should treat him as such, albeit on the fringe around No. 12. Managers who draft Otton in 2025 should feel comfortable with him in their starting tight end slot.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught all seven of his targets for 92 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's loss to the Washington Commanders. He once again established himself as the top target for Baker Mayfield, but it wasn't nearly enough as the Buccaneers fell to the Commanders on a last-second field goal. Evans is coming off a storybook 2024 campaign in which he delivered his 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season despite missing three games due to injury. The 31-year-old has cemented himself as a high-end WR2 on a yearly basis, with plenty of weekly appearances in the WR1 range throughout his career. Even as he enters his 12th NFL season with time not on his side, Evans remains a top wide receiver and should be regarded as a high-end WR2 heading into 2025 fantasy football.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 15 of 18 pass attempts for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. He also took one sack and rushed for 23 yards. It was an uncharacteristically quiet showing for Mayfield, who hadn't completed fewer than 18 passes since Week 2 of the regular season. With that said, fantasy managers and bettors have to be pleased with his high completion rate and overall clean performance as he didn't turn the ball over. Mayfield finished the 2024 campaign with the NFC's most passing touchdowns, but he also led the whole league in interceptions. His high passing output keeps him in the mid-range QB1 conversation for 2025 fantasy football.

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Dynasty | Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 13-of-21 passes for 131 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a playoff win over Green Bay. Dynasty Analysis: He added 36 yards rushing. It was a slow passing day for Hurts, but he still produced a decent stat line and, more importantly, left the game healthy. While not as dominant as he was last year, he still produced at a borderline elite-level this season and his rushing ability is going to keep him up towards the top of our QB rankings in the off-season.

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Dynasty | Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 24-of-35 passes for 268 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a playoff win against Tampa Bay. Dynasty Analysis: He added 36 rushing yards to lead the team. Daniels has been nothing short of amazing as a rookie and has now added the first playoff win for the franchise in nearly 20 years to his resume. Daniels has cemented himself as a QB1 in fantasy and reality and should be a solid player to build a dynasty team around moving forward.

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz brought in two of his four targets for 23 yards during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the wild-card round. Ertz took the backseat in this contest as Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown did most of the damage through the air. However, Ertz's four targets tied him for the fourth-most on the team. The 34-year-old was carrying a two-game touchdown streak into Sunday's playoff game. Over the final seven games of the regular season, the veteran tight end found the back of the end zone six times and averaged 39 yards per game. Ertz will look to rebound next weekend when the Washington Commanders travel to Detroit to face the top seed in the NFC.

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Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez went 3-for-3 during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. Gonzalez was also perfect (2-for-2) on extra points. His first field goal of the evening came in the second quarter from 52 yards out. In the third quarter, he would convert his second attempt of the evening from 22 yards out. Then, in the final seconds, Gonzales would convert his third field goal of the evening to snap Washington's 19-year playoff victory drought with a 37-yard field goal. Gonzalez has replaced the injured Austin Seibert (groin) and has gone perfect on all attempts over his previous four games. He will look to extend this streak during their next game in Detroit on Saturday evening.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown enjoyed one of the best games of his career during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Brown brought in all five of his targets for 89 yards and a score. Brown's 89 yards were tied for the most on the team, alongside Terry McLaurin. His five targets and receptions were both the second-most on the team. Brown found the back of the end zone on a ten-yard pass from Jayden Daniels in the second quarter. This was Brown's most productive outing of the season and second-highest yardage total of his career, only below the 108 yards he tallied during Week 5 of the 2022 NFL Season. Brown should once again carry sneaky flex appeal in DFS formats, facing a struggling Detroit secondary next weekend.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus had a quiet showing during their wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this game, Zaccheaus brought in all three of his targets for just 19 yards. His three targets were the lowest among other Washington wide receivers. The 27-year-old found a role in the passing attack late in the season with Noah Brown (kidney) on the injured reserve. During the final three weeks of the season, Zaccheaus averaged a solid 68.7 yards per game and found the end zone three times but hit a skid in the wild-card game. Zaccheaus should have a good opportunity to bounce back next Saturday evening, facing a struggling Detroit secondary that has allowed the second-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught seven of his ten targets for 89 yards and a touchdown during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His ten targets and seven catches were the most on the team. His 89 yards tied him for the most alongside Dyami Brown. McLaurin was Jayden Daniels' go-to option all evening. McLaurin found the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter on a five-yard strike from Daniels. The 29-year-old wideout has now scored in back-to-back games and eight times over the past seven games. During this seven-game stretch, McLaurin has tallied at least 60 yards in all but one game. He should be viewed as a high-end WR1 in DFS formats, facing a struggling Detroit secondary next weekend.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 15 of his 18 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns and rushed seven times for 23 yards in a 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC wild-card game Sunday, Jan. 12. He also lost a fumble. RB Bucky Irving had 17 carries for a game-high 77 yards and caught two passes for six yards. RB Rachaad White gained one yard on his only carry and had 14 receiving yards on two receptions. WR Mike Evans caught all seven of his targets for 92 yards and a touchdown, WR Jalen McMillan had two grabs for 41 yards, and TE Cade Otton had 32 receiving yards on two receptions.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (knee) suffered a knee injury during the final drive of the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.

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