Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington emerged as one of the top fantasy threats over the final three weeks of the regular season, and he'll look to carry that momentum into the opening round of the playoffs against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Even though Washington is listed as the Jaguars' No. 3 receiver behind Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers, he was their most productive pass-catcher from Week 16 through Week 18. During that span, he ranked as the overall WR3 in full-PPR leagues, trailing only Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase. That three-week window saw him catch 19 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Still, Washington's path to success on Sunday won't come without some difficulty. The Bills have allowed the third-fewest receiving yards and seventh-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Fortunately, the threat of Thomas and Meyers gives the Jaguars three impressive receiving threats, allowing them to create mismatches against Buffalo's secondary. As it stands, Washington remains capable of handling double-digit targets while pushing for close to 100 yards. Plus, he's as much of a touchdown threat as any other pass-catcher on this team. Bettors and DFS players should remain excited about his upside in a potential pass-heavy game against Buffalo.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future is uncertain, but the team views the 2025 season as a success and would welcome his return in 2026, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The Steelers finished the regular season with a 10-7 record for the third year in a row, largely thanks to Rodgers' steady quarterback play. At 42 years old, Rodgers could retire, and his future might depend on how far the Steelers advance in the playoffs this month, as well as whether head coach Mike Tomlin returns for the 2026 campaign. However, if he does commit to another season, it sounds like the Steelers would like to bring him back. Rodgers is an impending free agent, so Pittsburgh might have to bid against other NFL teams for his services. He has shown that he's capable of continuing to start in the NFL, as he completed 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions this year. Pittsburgh faces the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs on Monday night.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (finger) underwent additional testing after Saturday's Wild Card win over the Carolina Panthers, but his X-rays came back negative, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Additionally, medical personnel confirmed that Stafford did not suffer a dislocated finger. Stafford played through the injury and finished the game with 304 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Given that Stafford essentially had his finger bent further than normal and didn't suffer any fracture or dislocation, he should be good to play next weekend against the Chicago Bears or the Seattle Seahawks. Even if he's limited in practice this week, bettors and DFS players shouldn't worry about his availability or effectiveness for the playofs.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was one of the top-scoring fantasy players during the second half of the regular season, and he carries tremendous momentum into Sunday's Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Lawrence has 18 passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns over his last seven games, ranking as the highest-scoring fantasy quarterback during that span. Although he has been playing at a high level, he'll run into a difficult matchup this weekend. The Bills have allowed the fewest passing yards and fourth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2025. On a more positive note, Buffalo has surrendered the fifth-most rushing yards to the position. That bodes well for Lawrence, who has shown a tendency to use his legs, especially against tougher passing defenses. Sunday's game won't be easy, but the former No. 1 pick from Clemson is up for the challenge. His rushing and touchdown upside make him an intriguing DFS play in what could be a higher-scoring game.

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Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (leg) suffered a fractured fibula during Saturday's Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, head coach Ben Johnson announced. He will miss the remainder of the NFL playoffs. Edwards was carted off during the second quarter with his leg in an air cast. The 29-year-old was an impact defender during the regular season, amassing 67 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, and half a sack through 10 games (10 starts). Going forward, he'll likely be replaced on defense by D'Marco Jackson, a 2022 fifth-round pick who made four tackles (including one tackle for loss) on Saturday night.

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 24 of his 48 passes for 361 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, and he ran for 20 yards on four carries in a 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card playoff game. RB D'Andre Swift had 13 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 38 yards, and RB Kyle Monangai added 27 rushing yards on eight carries and caught one pass for 22 yards. TE Colston Loveland led the passing attack, catching eight passes for 137 yards. WR DJ Moore caught six passes for 64 yards and a score, WR Rome Odunze gained 44 yards on two receptions, and WR Luther Burden III had three receptions for 42 yards. TE Cole Kmet failed to catch a pass, and WR Olamide Zaccheaus caught an eight-yard touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball, S Jaquan Brisker recorded a team-high nine tackles, including five solo stops, and DE Austin Booker had six tackles and a sack.

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Chicago Bears DT Andrew Billings (hip) is questionable to return to the Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers after exiting with a hip injury.

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Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford went 24-for-42 for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Kyren Williams rushed for 57 yards on 13 carries and also caught two passes for 18 yards and one touchdown. RB Blake Corum rushed for 45 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for 13 yards. WR Puka Nacua caught 10 passes for 111 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets. WR Davante Adams caught five passes for 72 yards on 13 targets. TE Tyler Higbee caught two passes for 45 yards on three targets, while TE Colby Parkinson caught two passes for 34 yards and one touchdown on three targets. S Kamren Curl recorded five solo tackles and 10 total tackles, while LB Nathan Landman posted four solo tackles and 10 total tackles.

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Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game because of his shoulder injury.

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The Chicago Bears have declared LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, QB Case Keenum, LB Ruben Hyppolite II, WR Jahdae Walker and OG Luke Newman inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Wild Card playoff game and is considered questionable to return.

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Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (groin) was activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday night's Wild-Card game against the Green Bay Packers, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gordon practiced in full on Thursday after being limited the first two days of practice this week. The 26-year-old cornerback has appeared in just three games this season due to calf, hamstring, and groin injuries, last playing in Week 13 before being placed on IR for a second time. In the three game Gordon has played, the Bears have allowed just 18 points per game, compared to their season average of 24.4. Gordon will make his return on Saturday night and provide a major boost to the Chicago secondary.

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Dynasty | The Carolina Panthers are expected to pick up the fifth year option on quarterback Bryce Young. Dynasty Analysis: It seemed like Young was going to be a major bust after his first season but he's been much better the past two years, leading Carolina to a Division title this season while throwing for 3.011 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. While not a total franchise changer, Young has proven to be more than capable as an NFL starter and should be a solid QB2 moving forward in dynasty leagues.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love managed to stay off the injury report a week after clearing the league's concussion protocol, and he heads into Saturday night's Wild Card matchup against the Bears with no limitations. In his only full game against Chicago this season, Love threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns, finishing as the QB10 on the week. The Bears have been one of the most favorable defenses for opposing quarterbacks this season, and with Green Bay's injury-stricken defense struggling to keep points off the board down the stretch, this should be a matchup to target in fantasy playoff leagues. Love is RotoBaller's QB9 for Wild Card Weekend, but he could easily outperform that projection in a game that might see fireworks.

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card game.

Fantasy Spin: Rodgers is coming off a good Week 18 performance and did not turn the ball over much during the second half of the season. He will likely have a difficult time against the Houston Texans but can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in some leagues.

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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith (glute) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.

Fantasy Spin: Smith has not received a bigger role in the offense despite Darnell Washington's injury, so fantasy players should not expect him to see many touches against the Houston Texans. He can be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

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Pittsburgh Steelers DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game. OG Isaac Seumalo (non-injury) did not participate in practice but is not on the injury report. DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist), WR Ben Skowronek (hand), RB Jaylen Warren (illness), LS Christian Kuntz (knee), TE Jonnu Smith (glute) and LB T.J. Watt (lung) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will get his first taste of postseason action in Saturday night's Wild Card matchup with the Packers, and it appears he will do so with his full complement of wide receivers. After missing the past five games with a foot injury, second-year wideout Rome Odunze (foot) carried no injury designation after managing a full practice on Thursday. Luther Burden III, who missed Week 16 with an ankle injury and popped up on the Week 18 injury report with a quad issue, enters the playoffs having stayed off the injury report for the first time in weeks. With his offense as healthy as it's been in weeks, and facing a Green Bay defense that can not make the same claim, Williams is RotoBaller's QB6 for the first week of fantasy playoff leagues.

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Chicago wide receiver DJ Moore, along with most of the Bears' pass catchers, has had an up-and-down fantasy season, finishing as a top ten receiver four separate times in Half-PPR formats, while landing outside the top 50 in six different weeks. With Rome Odunze (foot) carrying no injury designation into Saturday night's Wild Card matchup with the Packers and Luther Burden III (quad) completely clear of the injury report, Chicago's receiving core enters the playoffs as healthy as it has been in weeks. With so many mouths to feed, someone may be left hungry, and too many times this season that distinction has fallen to Moore. He is RotoBaller's WR15 for the week on the strength of his big-play upside, but he is a risky play in the opening round of fantasy playoff leagues.

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Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and has been ruled out for the Wild Card game. S Jaylen Reed (forearm) and CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique), LS Austin Brinkman (knee), LB Jamal Hill (calf), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), OT Trent Brown (ankle, knee), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) and DE Denico Autry (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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