ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will be the New York Jets' pick to be their next head coach. Graziano also mentions Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores as top picks for the Jets job, but they are also favorites with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears, respectively. Smith was a candidate for New York's head-coach job back in 2021 as well before they decided on Robert Saleh, and he was a candidate for their offensive staff last year before he was hired in Pittsburgh. The Jets have a long list of head-coach candidates, but owner Woody Johnson has been known to lock in on his personal favorites, and Smith is a name that he has liked for a while. In his first season with the Steelers, Smith did an impressive job with limited weapons.

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ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts that Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be the Chicago Bears' next head coach. It's a pure guess, though, and Flores still hasn't interviewed with the Bears. However, Flores' name keeps coming up when Graziano asked those around the league to make a prediction for Chicago's head-coach job. He has been a popular head-coaching candidate after leading the No. 5 scoring defense in 2024. The Vikings also were tied for fourth with 49 sacks. Flores is also a top candidate for the New York Jets' head-coach position, but there will be questions about his past relationship with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when he was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. The clear connection for him in Chicago is that both Flores and general manager Ryan Poles went to Boston College.

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ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts that Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady will become the Jacksonville Jaguars' next head coach after Doug Pederson was fired following a 22-29 record in his three years on the job. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson could be in the running as well, but the Jaguars' decision to move on from Pederson and retain general manager Trent Baalke has raised red flags for potential head-coach candidates that want to start with a clean slate like Johnson. Brady led the Bills offense to 29.5 points per game in 2024 and into a Super Bowl contender in his first full year on the job. Graziano mentions former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as a sleeper in Jacksonville. Saleh spent three years as the team's linebackers coach on Gus Bradley's staff from 2014-16, so he has familiarity with the organization.

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NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is a candidate for Dallas' open head-coaching position. In addition to Witten, Slater mentions former defensive back and current University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as candidates for the head-coach job. Slater believes that if Dallas had retained Mike McCarthy on a short-term deal, Witten might have joined the staff as an heir apparent to take over for McCarthy. Former New England Patriots head coach and current University of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick is expected to be an option as well for Jones. Witten has been the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Texas for the last four years but has no other coaching experience, which makes him a long shot for the Cowboys' head-coach job.

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) was able to get through a full practice session on Tuesday. The star pass rusher is trending in the right direction after missing the final two games of the regular season due to a calf injury. Despite that, Jones still finished with 37 tackles, five sacks, and one fumble forced in 15 games. The six-time All-Pro pass rusher was likely just out as a precaution and should be 100 percent ready for Saturday's playoff matchup against the Houston Texans. The return of Jones will certainly give this defensive unit a lift this weekend.

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Detroit Lions defensive back Terrion Arnold (foot) was listed as a full participant during Tuesday's estimated practice session. That is good news after Arnold was forced to exit early during the regular season finale due to a foot injury. Arnold was carted off the field, which is normally never a good sign, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. That being said, Arnold is trending in the right direction ahead of this weekend's divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders. Arnold recorded 60 tackles and 10 passes defended in his 16 games with the Lions. He should be ready to go for this weekend, barring any setbacks.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Evan Hull to a reserve/future deal on Tuesday. The former fifth-round pick has spent each of the last two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He has mostly been on the practice squad with only two actual appearances in those two seasons. The expectation is that Hull will compete for a spot on the active roster during camp. He didn't see much action with the Colts, so maybe a change of scenery will help him.

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Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (shoulder) opened the week as a limited participant during Tuesday's practice. This comes after Sinnott was forced to exit early during Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That being said, it's not shocking to see Sinnott only get through a limited session to begin the week. The 22-year-old finished his rookie season with five receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown in 17 games (two starts) with the Commanders. He's unlikely to have much of an impact on the field or for fantasy purposes with Zach Ertz healthy right now.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee), who remains on Injured Reserve, was listed as a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Tuesday. The Chiefs opened Hardman's 21-day practice window to return from IR during preparation for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Denver Broncos, but the 26-year-old pass-catcher ultimately was not activated for that contest. The Chiefs had a first-round bye for the wild-card round of the playoffs last weekend, giving Hardman another week to recover from a knee injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 13. Even if he returns to a full practice on Wednesday or Thursday and is activated from IR on Friday, it's highly unlikely that Hardman would have a major role in KC's offense after missing the last six weeks. Before getting hurt, he had 12 catches (14 targets) for 90 yards and no touchdowns in 12 games.

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The Seattle Seahawks have requested to interview Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive-coordinator job, according to sources. The 28-year-old has been a big part of head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff in Minnesota and is on the coaching fast track in the NFL. Seattle is looking for a new coach to run its offense after firing Ryan Grubb after just one season. Udinski has been with the Vikings for the last three years, working with the QBs for the last two seasons. Before heading to Minnesota, he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Panthers. In addition to Udinski, the Seahawks are also reportedly looking at Klint Kubiak, Hank Fraley and Thomas Brown for their offensive-coordinator position. Udinski has to be considered more of a dark-horse candidate for the gig.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring, rest) was not at practice with the rest of the team on Tuesday as they begin preparing to take on the Lions in Detroit this Saturday in the Divisional Round of the postseason. The Commanders are likely just resting Crowder early in the week, so as long as he returns to practice on Wednesday or Thursday, he should be available this weekend as receiver depth for Washington. Fantasy managers can continue to ignore him in playoff leagues and in DFS, though, after catching nine of 13 targets for 72 yards and two touchdowns in just six games during the regular season. Crowder played through a questionable tag in the wild-card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday night and was not targeted at all. Both of his scores this year came back on Dec. 22 in the win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (rib, rest) was held out of the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. With rest also listed next to Ertz's name on the first injury report of the Divisional Round, it's likely that his rib injury won't be serious enough to keep him sidelined this Saturday versus the Detroit Lions, but we'll keep a close eye on his practice status the next two days. As long as the 34-year-old veteran gets back onto the field the next two days, he should be available this weekend on the road in Motor City. Ertz became a much bigger part of the Commanders' offense in the second half of the season, but he was a disappointment in the three-point wild-card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, catching just two passes for 23 yards. In a game in which the Commander will likely have to throw often this Saturday, Ertz is a prime bounce-back candidate for fantasy managers.

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According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) participated fully during Tuesday's practice. Mahomes has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury over the past month and was given Week 18 off as the Chiefs have already locked up the top seed in the AFC. However, seeing him open the week as a full participant is a great sign and suggests he will be a full-go for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. After starting the season off slow, Mahomes has begun to round into form at the perfect time. Over his previous six games, Mahomes has tallied 12 total scores, averaging 254 passing yards per game and 23.3 rushing yards per game. Fantasy managers should view Mahomes as a solid QB1 in all DFS competitions facing the Houston Texans.

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Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Texans said tight end Dalton Schultz (shoulder) was limited during Tuesday's practice with a shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week if he faces a setback. During their victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday afternoon, the veteran tight end caught two of his four targets for 23 yards. With Tank Dell (knee) sidelined, Schultz has seen an increase in targets. Over his previous three contests, Schultz has seen 4.3 targets per game, with a high of six during Week 17. Fantasy managers should expect Schultz to bounce back this weekend facing the Kansas City Chiefs, who have allowed the fourth-most PPR points to opposing tight ends.

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According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (rib) logged a full practice on Tuesday. Pacheco sustained a rib injury during their Week 17 victory over the Steelers and was held out of action in Week 18 as the Chiefs already locked up the top seed in the conference. However, seeing the 25-year-old open the week as a full participant suggests he will be a full-go for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans. Since returning from a fractured fibula in Week 13, Pacheco has averaged just 35.0 rushing yards per game and has been in a split committee with Kareem Hunt. During this stretch, he only logged double-digit attempts in two contests. Fantasy managers should view Pacheco as a low-end RB2 in DFS formats facing the Houston Texans.

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According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez (hip) was limited during Tuesday's practice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week, but seeing him open the week as a limited participant suggests this injury is relatively minor. Gonzalez played the hero in their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening as he went 3-for-3 on attempts, including a game-winning field goal as time expired from 37 yards out. With Austin Seibert (groin) on the injured reserve, Gonzalez has continued to operate as the No.1 option in the DMV. Across his previous four games, he has gone 5-for-5 on field goals and 11-for-11 on extra points. He remains a solid option in fantasy competitions this weekend, playing on a potent Washington offense.

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According to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Texans, wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) did not practice on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 32-year-old's status throughout the week. Woods caught two of his four targets for 22 yards during their victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. However, he logged the second-most offensive snaps among Houston wide receivers, only behind Nico Collins. Over his previous four games, Woods has begun to grow into a more prominent role in this offense, as he has seen 3.8 targets per game and averaged 25.2 yards per game. If Woods were to miss Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, John Metchie III would be deployed as the clear No.2 option behind Collins and carry WR3 value in DFS formats.

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According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday. The 34-year-old sustained this injury during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. However, it did not inhibit his performance, as he tallied eight tackles, three assists, and a fumble recovery. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week, as another missed practice session could put him in danger of missing Saturday's game against the Lions. Wagner's absence would be felt as he has been the leader of the Washington defense all season. The former Super Bowl champion averaged 7.8 tackles per game during the regular season and tallied two sacks and four deflections.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Tuesday that former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is on a long list of candidates for the team's vacant offensive-coordinator position. McDaniels previously served as former head coach Bill Belichick's offensive coordinator in two different stints in New England. His first stint was from 2006-08, with the Patriots going 16-0 in 2007 before losing to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. After a head-coaching gig with the Denver Broncos and a trip to St. Louis as the Rams offensive coordinator, McDaniels returned to the Pats from 2012-21, where he helped New England win eight straight AFC East titles and three Super Bowl championships. The 48-year-old had a failed two-year stint as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach in 2022-23 and didn't work in the NFL this year.

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Washington Commanders WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring, rest), TE Zach Ertz (rest), DE Clelin Ferrell (rest), OLB Dante Fowler Jr. (rest), LB Jordan Magee (hamstring) and LB Bobby Wagner (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Jan. 14. PK Zane Gonzalez (hip), DT DaRon Payne (finger) and TE Ben Sinnott (shoulder) were limited participants at practice. TE John Bates (shoulder), LB Dominique Hampton (back), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), LB Frankie Luvu (shoulder) and TE Colson Yankoff (hamstring) were full participants at practice.

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