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AFCE Tailgate Party-Week 15

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Luciano 11

December 20, 2015

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Sun. 12/20: AFCE Tailgate Party Wk 15

Mon. 12/21 @ 11am: AFC East Week 14 Recap by Luciano11

Tue. 12/22 @ 11am: Bills Recap by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 12/23@ 10am: Slick’s Weekly Overreactions by SlickVinny

Thu. 12/24@ 11am Rankings and Stats

Fri 12/24: Christmas Links-Merry Christmas!

Sat. 12/26: Saturday Links

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The Lions will begin discussing trade options for Matthew Stafford in the coming weeks, and the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Washington Football Team, Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts should be first in line for the star quarterback.
Breaking down the best quarterback-receiver duos remaining in the AFC and NFC Championship games by situation January 23, 2021
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2020 NFC-AFC Championship: Examining the trench matchups ahead of Championship Sunday January 22, 2021
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PFF's Ben Brown takes to the derivative markets to identify the best bets to make for the 2020 NFL Conference Championship games.
Fantasy Football: DFS tournament picks for AFC and NFC Championship games January 22, 2021
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DraftKings Showdown: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship January 22, 2021
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Erickson: AFC & NFC Championship DFS Primer January 22, 2021
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AFC and NFC Championship Injury Report: Updates on Patrick Mahomes, Stefon Diggs, A.J. Dillon, Antonio Brown and more January 22, 2021
PFF injury analyst Mario Pilato combs through the official injury reports for each conference championship game and gives updates and analysis for fantasy-relevant players.
Favorite NFL futures bets ahead of the NFC and AFC Championship January 21, 2021
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Best edge defenders available in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency January 21, 2021
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Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen just had the greatest third-year breakout in modern NFL history January 21, 2021
Allen’s 2020 should stretch our view of what’s possible, but the context behind that improvement, and how many elements need to go right at the same time, means that we also needn’t view every struggling quarterback through the same lens.
Buy/Sell/Hold candidates for IDP dynasty leagues: NFC North January 21, 2021
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2021 NFL Draft: PFF’s top prospects on the 2021 Senior Bowl roster January 21, 2021
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Why Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes is the premier practitioner of the free play January 24, 2021
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Williams eyes NFL first: 2 teams in 1 postseason January 24, 2021
CB Tramon Williams, who was acquired by the Packers after he was cut by the Ravens following last week's playoff loss, was added to the roster and could become the first player in NFL history to see action for two different teams in a single postseason.
Sources: Ex-Chargers coach Lynn to be Lions OC January 24, 2021
The Detroit Lions will be hiring former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano.
Source: Chiefs RB Edwards-Helaire likely to play January 24, 2021
The Chiefs will likely have Clyde Edwards-Helaire but be without Le'Veon Bell and Sammy Watkins for Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
Sources: Lions actively seek to trade Stafford January 24, 2021
With a new GM and a new head coach, the Lions will soon begin fielding trade offers for veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, sources told ESPN.
Texans interview QB McCown, Caldwell for HC job January 24, 2021
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Fins QB coach hire Frye has familiarity with Tua January 24, 2021
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Matthew Stafford gave Detroit all he had -- on the field and off of it January 24, 2021
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Trades can be arranged now, but they’re not official until March 17 January 24, 2021
With the Lions agreeing to try to trade quarterback Matthew Stafford and with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson possibly asking for a trade of his own, it makes sense for an annual (or so) refresher on how trades work in January and February. Teams can strike unofficial deals now; there’s nothing that prevents them from doing […]
What’s next for Matthew Stafford? January 24, 2021
After a dozen seasons in Detroit, quarterback Matthew Stafford will be moving on. So where will he go? Plenty of teams will be interested, especially with a contract that pays out only $20 million in 2021. (He may want a new deal on the way through the door, however.) Despite being only a one-time Pro […]
Report: Matthew Stafford asks for trade, Lions plan to accommodate him January 23, 2021
Matthew Stafford is on the way out in Detroit. Stafford told the team he wants to be traded and the Lions plan to trade him, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports. The Lions are beginning yet another rebuild after the disastrous tenure of former General Manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia. With new G.M. […]
Reports: Anthony Lynn hired as Lions’ offensive coordinator January 23, 2021
Not only after the Lions announced Aaron Glenn as their new defensive coordinator, multiple reports indicate the team is in agreement to make Anthony Lynn the offensive coordinator. New Lions head coach Dan Campbell and Glenn played for Bill Parcells in Dallas when Lynn was there as a running backs coach. Lynn also spoke to […]
Report: Eagles interviewing Chris Harris for defensive coordinator January 23, 2021
Chris Harris ended his playing career in 2012 after eight seasons. He began his coaching career the following year and has had a rapid ascent since. Harris, currently the defensive backs coach for the Washington Football Team, is interviewing with the Eagles for their defensive coordinator position. Harris served as a defense quality control coach […]
Mack Wilson avoids fine for hit that knocked out Patrick Mahomes January 23, 2021
Patrick Mahomes‘ mother took issue with the hit that took her son out of last week’s divisional playoff game. But the NFL did not see it the same way. The league did not fine Browns linebacker Mack Wilson for the hit that left the Chiefs quarterback with a concussion, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. […]
Daniel Sorensen not fined for game-changing hit on Rashard Higgins January 23, 2021
Perhaps the most controversial play of this year’s playoffs happened when Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen forced Browns receiver Rashard Higgins to fumble into the end zone with a helmet-to-helmet hit that wasn’t flagged. Sorensen was also not fined for the hit, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. A fine would be a tacit acknowledgement that […]
Buccaneers elevate Javon Hagan, Ted Larsen from practice squad January 23, 2021
The Buccaneers have elevated safety Javon Hagan and guard Ted Larsen from their practice squad for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is questionable for Sunday’s contest with an ankle injury. While he wasn’t listed until Thursday, he didn’t practice on Friday. Hagan coming up from the practice squad should provide […]
Chiefs promote Marcus Kemp, Chris Lammons January 23, 2021
The Chiefs announced they promoted receiver Marcus Kemp and defensive back Chris Lammons to the active roster from the practice squad. Kemp originally signed as the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has bounced between the roster and practice squad since. The Chiefs cut him Dec. 16 after he played in 10 […]
Bills elevate Kenny Stills, Dane Jackson from practice squad January 23, 2021
The Bills have elevated wide receiver Kenny Stills and cornerback Dane Jackson from their practice squad for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. Stills signed with Buffalo’s practice squad on Jan. 4, just after the conclusion of the regular season. This will be his first game action with the Bills. He hasn’t played since Week 11, when […]
Packers promote Tramon Williams from practice squad January 23, 2021
Cornerback Tramon Williams has a chance to become the first player to appear for two different teams in the same postseason. Williams has been promoted from the practice squad by the Packers ahead of the NFC Championship Game. Williams signed with the team this week after being waived by the Ravens in the wake of […]
Report: Lions interview John Morton for offensive coordinator January 23, 2021
The Lions have interviewed Raiders senior offensive assistant John Morton for their offensive coordinator position, Vinny Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The Lions hired Dan Campbell as head coach earlier this week. They also have shown interest in Steelers receivers coach Ike Hilliard, former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn and Bills quarterbacks coach […]
Report: James Bettcher joining 49ers defensive staff January 23, 2021
The 49ers have promoted DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator to replace now-Jets head coach Robert Saleh. And they’re apparently going to give Ryans a little help. San Francisco is hiring James Bettcher in a senior defensive role, according to NFL media’s Ian Rapoport. Bettcher was most recently the Giants defensive coordinator under former head coach […]
Falcons hire Gary Emanuel, Steve Hoffman, Justin Peelle, Matt Pees January 23, 2021
The Falcons have announced four more coaching hires. They named Gary Emanuel as defensive line coach, Steve Hoffman as a senior assistant, Justin Peelle as tight ends coach and Matt Pees as a defensive assistant. Emanuel brings 38 seasons of coaching experience to Atlanta, including 10 seasons in the NFL. He most recently served as […]
Report: Deshaun Watson prefers Jets over Dolphins January 23, 2021
It’s been suggested that Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson wants to play for the Dolphins. Reportedly, there’s another team in the AFC East even higher on his lift. Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that Watson’s No. 1 choice is the Jets. “Watson this week told people the Jets are his top preference among the […]
Charlie Frye will coach quarterbacks with the Dolphins January 23, 2021
Charlie Frye is back in the NFL. The former pro quarterback will now be coaching quarterbacks with the Dolphins, reports Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports. Most recently, Frye had served at the offensive coordinator at Central Michigan. A third-round pick of the Browns in 2005, Frye was traded to Seattle after a disastrous Week One […]
NBCSN’s looming exit changes little for NBC Sports, PFT Live January 23, 2021
The news that NBCSN will wind down by the end of the year was met by some with confusion and surprise (and, in a few cases, superfluous condolences). After all, NBCSN finished second only to ESPN’s primary network in sports cable ratings in 2018. But for the postponement of the Olympics, NBCSN would have landed […]
Patriots find themselves caught in litigation between Bret Bielema, Razorback Foundation January 23, 2021
Coaches who get fired with years remaining on guaranteed contracts have two options: Don’t work and get paid 100 cents on the dollar by the former employer or take a job and see the amount owed from the former employer reduced by the money earned at a new job. Basically, the coach who takes another […]
Chiefs’ Bashaud Breeland will play Sunday January 23, 2021
Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland will play tomorrow against the Bills. The Chiefs announced today that Breeland has cleared the concussion protocol and is no longer on the team’s injury report. Yesterday the Chiefs listed Breeland as questionable with both a concussion and a shoulder injury, but now he’s out of the protocol, and the shoulder […]
Brandon Staley of 2016 wouldn’t be as surprised as everyone else about his quick rise January 23, 2021
Five years ago, Brandon Staley served as defensive coordinator at John Carroll University, a Division III institution in Ohio. Five years later, he’s the new coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. How surprised would Brandon Staley of 2016 be about the developments of the past five years? “I don’t think he would be as surprised […]

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AFCE Tailgate Party-Week 15

Schedule of Articles

Sun. 12/20: AFCE Tailgate Party Wk 15

Mon. 12/21 @ 11am: AFC East Week 14 Recap by Luciano11

Tue. 12/22 @ 11am: Bills Recap by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 12/23@ 10am: Slick’s Weekly Overreactions by SlickVinny

Thu. 12/24@ 11am Rankings and Stats

Fri 12/24: Christmas Links-Merry Christmas!

Sat. 12/26: Saturday Links

The Josh Allen Report: Week 4

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Slick’s 2019 Week 15 Overreactions

The Josh Allen Report

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