Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield faced a league-high 175 blitzes during the 2024 season, which was one more than Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams saw as a rookie.

Fantasy Spin: The difference between the two quarterbacks was stark, which should not have been entirely unexpected given the situation for each player and the experience gap. Mayfield recorded only seven throwaways (Williams had 36) and 63 bad throws (Williams had 110), which partially explains how one quarterback threw for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns while the other passed for 3,541 yards and 20 TDs. Mayfield also benefited greatly from much better protection than what he had in 2023 and former offensive coordinator Liam Coen's play-calling. It remains to be seen who Tampa Bay hires to replace Coen, but Mayfield has done enough over the last two-plus seasons to earn the benefit of the doubt, especially for as long as he has such a dynamic supporting cast. Consider him a solid low-end QB1 in early fantasy drafts.

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Former Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson has received interest from multiple teams regarding an opportunity to serve as their offensive coordinator in 2025, according to sources.

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Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith led all qualified quarterbacks with an on-target rate of 81.8% during the 2024 season, according to Pro Football Reference.

Fantasy Spin: Not only was Smith's on-target mark a career best, but it was also accompanied by a career-low 10.4% bad-throw rate. Smith has no guaranteed money left on the final season of the three-year contract extension he signed back in 2023, but he has probably done enough during his time as the starter in Seattle to play out the deal. He will do so this year under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who got the offense off to a great start in New Orleans this season before injuries ravaged the Saints' offense. Unfortunately, Kubiak's arrival is unlikely to provide Smith with enough of a bump to move him up from middling QB2 territory for fantasy purposes.

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Philadelphia Eagles DE Brandon Graham (elbow) said he is taking things day-to-day and is not sure if he will be available for Super Bowl LIX.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen) had his practice window opened on Thursday to return from Injured Reserve and he was listed as limited. While Moore remains on IR, it means that he now has a shot to be activated in order to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old landed on IR with a core-muscle injury back on Oct. 24 but is feeling good enough to return to the practice field. The former second-round selection was not expected to be able to return for the Chiefs' playoff run, though, so even though he's back at practice, there's no guarantee KC will make him active for the Super Bowl. In six games in 2024 before his injury, Moore only saw three receptions and couldn't haul any of them in. If Moore is active against the Eagles, don't expect him to be on the field much, if at all, in New Orleans.

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Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith (illness) was under the weather on Thursday and did not practice with the rest of the team. Smith practiced in full on Wednesday but popped up on this week's injury report due to an illness. With Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9, the 24-year-old has plenty of time to rest up, so it would be a surprise if he's not available for the big game next weekend. The first-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft (30th overall) has improved in his second year in the NFL, recording 42 tackles (21 solo), 6.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 11 QB hits and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season games (10 starts) for the Eagles' top-ranked defense. While Smith isn't a star for Philly's defense, he's been plenty productive. Expect him to play against the Chiefs on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) was listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Gainwell suffered a concussion in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday and is also nursing a knee injury. His status is certainly up in the air for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs, but the good news is that Gainwell will have an extra week to try and clear the league's concussion protocol. Don't expect him to return to practice on Friday, but Gainwell is probably going to need to return to a full practice by the end of next week to have a shot at playing against the Chiefs. If he isn't cleared by an independent neurologist by next Friday, chances are it will be Will Shipley backing up Saquon Barkley in the Super Bowl for the Eagles.

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Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (non-injury), WR A.J. Brown (non-injury), OG Landon Dickerson (knee), RB Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee), TE Dallas Goedert (ankle), C Cameron Jurgens (back), DT Moro Ojomo (shoulder), CB Eli Ricks (illness), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and LB Nolan Smith (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 30. WR Britain Covey (neck) and DE Brandon Graham (elbow) were limited during practice. OT Brett Toth (knee) and TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) fully participated in practice.

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Kansas City Chiefs OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) and WR Skyy Moore (abdomen) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 30. S Bryan Cook (quadriceps), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Chiefs did not hold a practice Thursday, so the injury report is an estimation.

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) was seen sitting on a heated bench during the team's practice on Thursday and will pick up another DNP for the second straight day this week. Goedert also missed two practices last week before catching seven of his eight targets for 85 yards in the 55-23 victory over the division-rival Washington Commanders in last week's NFC Championship tilt. With an extra week off before Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 30-year-old veteran will almost certainly be ready to go. But the Eagles could decide to give him the entire week off to rest his ankle and get it closer to 100%. Goedert should be a full-go in the Super Bowl against KC after catching 15 of his 18 targets for 188 yards and a touchdown in three playoff wins over the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and Commanders.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was seen sitting on a heated bench during practice on Thursday and will be a DNP for the second straight day this week. Smith appears to have picked up a hamstring issue after the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday in the NFC Championship game, but the Eagles are most likely just resting their No. 2 wideout with the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9. It's possible that he doesn't get back onto the field until late next week, but nobody should be panicking that he won't be available for the big game next weekend. The 26-year-old hasn't scored in three playoff games but does have 12 receptions for 121 yards on his 12 targets in wins over the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and Commanders.

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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is currently under contract until after the 2028 season, but general manager Brandon Beane is not ruling out the possibility of signing Allen to a contract extension this offseason.

Fantasy Spin: Allen accounted for 40 total touchdowns this season and is a candidate for the Most Valuable Player award. He is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and will be a must-start option in all leagues next season.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was selected with the No. 80 overall pick (third round) in the 2024 NFL Draft after a strong final season at Alabama. However, the 23-year-old played sparingly in his rookie season and caught just four passes for 107 yards on 14 targets in 14 games. At the Senior Bowl this year, Bengals director of player personnel spoke on Burton's status with the organization. "He's done nothing, and he's going to have to start doing something quickly. We knew we were taking a risk. We felt comfortable that we could help him through some of the challenges he's had in the past, and we're going to continue to try to help him," Tobin said. "But this is professional football, and you have to take accountability, and you have to be accountable to your teammates, your coaches, and the team that you're playing for, and he has to figure that out." Burton notably did not travel with the team for a must-win game against the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the 2024 campaign and seems to be falling out of favor with the coaching staff and front office quickly. The speedster could be at risk of being released or traded before the next regular season.

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The Dallas Cowboys are considering former Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator to fill the vacant offensive coordinator role under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. A formal interview has not been planned, but the two sides are expected to meet at some point in the coming days. Dorsey, a former National Championship-winning quarterback at Miami, was fired as Buffalo's offensive coordinator in the middle of the 2023 season before joining Cleveland's staff in 2024, where he called plays in the second half of the year. The Cowboys have already announced that Schottenheimer will call offensive players in 2025.

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Cincinnati Bengals defense end Trey Hendrickson hoped to sign a contract extension or be traded last offseason, but the two sides did not come to an agreement. After two straight 17.5-sack seasons, his asking price is likely even higher, but the front office might have trouble signing him to a long-term deal. "Has he earned a pay raise and a bump in an extension he has," Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said. "We're cognizant of that, and we will give that to him. But whether we agree on what that looks like is, is what is to be determined." Cincinnati has already signed quarterback Joe Burrow to a hefty long-term deal, and both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are seeking new deals heading into 2025. "We can't have guys at the top of the payroll in every position, right?" Tobin said. "We'll do what we can." It's a tricky situation to navigate for the franchise, but it's unlikely that Hendrickson, Chase, and Higgins will all be signed to deals making them among the highest-paid players at their respective positions.

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists, according to the Baltimore Banner. According to the Baltimore Banner's article, Tucker engaged in inappropriate behavior at multiple high-end spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area. Multiple therapists say they ended Tucker's sessions early due to his "egregious" behavior, and he has been banned from two spas in the area. Needless to say, this development will be worth monitoring, and further information will likely be available in the next few days and weeks. Just last week, the Ravens said they expect to have Tucker back for his 14th NFL season in 2025.

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The top priority for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason is signing All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a long-term contract extension that is expected to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Despite that, director of player personnel Duke Tobin said the team needs to find the "right number" to re-sign impending free-agent wideout Tee Higgins as well. Most folks have assumed that Higgins will leave in free agency, and even Tobin admitted "it's going to be hard" for the Bengals to bring Higgins back. Plenty of teams are in need of a receiver of Higgins' caliber, so he's likely to receive plenty of lucrative offers that will exceed what the Bengals are able to offer. It will all depend on if the 26-year-old is willing to accept a "hometown" discount to stay with Chase and quarterback Joe Burrow. Leaving Cincy would give Higgins a higher fantasy ceiling, depending on where he ends up.

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The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they opened the practice window for tight end C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) to return from Injured Reserve. In other moves, the team signed running back Lew Nichols to the practice squad and released tight end Nick Muse from their practice squad. It means that Uzomah can resume practicing with the team, giving him a chance to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 32-year-old suffered an abdominal injury in Week 17 but is on the mend and has a chance to play in the big game with an extra week off before the Super Bowl. However, even if Uzomah is officially activated from IR and is active against the Chiefs, he may not even see the field. The former Bengals tight end played in only seven regular-season games for Philly and was not targeted at all.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles opened the practice window for defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, which gives him a chance to return for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles said earlier this week that they were keeping the door open for Graham to potentially play in the Super Bowl despite the fact that he tore his triceps in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. The 36-year-old pass-rusher has been on IR ever since, but it looks like he'll attempt to practice the remainder of this week and next in an attempt to rejoin his teammates for the Super Bowl next weekend. The Eagles would have to officially activate Graham from IR before next Saturday so that he's eligible to play. Getting Graham back would be a boost to the No. 1 overall defense, but it's unlikely he'd play more than a rotational role if he's active.

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The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that all signs are pointing to Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell becoming the next offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders under new head coach Pete Carroll. Bevell and Carroll coached together with the Seattle Seahawks for seven seasons, including a Super Bowl championship, so a reunion in Vegas makes plenty of sense. Carroll doesn't call offensive plays as the head coach, so hiring a trusted coach that he has plenty of experience with makes total sense. Bevell was the offensive coordinator for Seattle from 2011-17. The Raiders have already been linked to potentially going after impending free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson, and those rumors would get even stronger if Bevell joined the fray in the desert. Bevell helped Wilson develop into one of the best QBs in the NFL in their time in Seattle.

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