Fantasy Football Roundup: Key Injuries, Coaching Changes, and Roster Moves Ahead of Big Games

06/02/2025 3 min
Fantasy Football Roundup: Key Injuries, Coaching Changes, and Roster Moves Ahead of Big Games

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Over the past 24 hours, several significant developments and updates have emerged in the world of fantasy football, particularly as teams prepare for upcoming games and adjust their rosters and staff.### Player Injuries and Availability- **Jalen Hurts**: The Eagles quarterback, despite a knee injury, is expected to play in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Commanders. However, he may wear a brace and is not projected for his usual volume or efficiency on the ground, which could mean more work for RB Saquon Barkley[4].- **Dallas Goedert**: The Eagles tight end did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough due to an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's game is uncertain[4].- **Dalton Kincaid**: The Bills tight end revealed that he played through a torn PCL in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs and aggravated his other knee. This injury has impacted his performance, and he finished the season 22nd in PPR points per game[4].### Coaching Changes- **Tampa Bay Buccaneers**: The Buccaneers promoted Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator, replacing Liam Coen. Grizzard, who was the team's passing game coordinator last year, has no play-calling experience but is valued for his innovative approach and continuity with the team[4].- **Detroit Lions**: John Morton has been named the new offensive coordinator, replacing Ben Johnson who took the Bears head coaching job. Morton previously served as a senior offensive assistant for the Lions and as the passing game coordinator for the Broncos[4].- **Houston Texans**: The Texans fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik after a disappointing season. Slowik had been mentioned as a potential head coaching candidate just a year ago but faced criticism for the team's high early-down run rate and poor offensive line performance[4].- **New York Jets**: Aaron Glenn is set to become the new head coach of the Jets, marking a return to the team where he played for eight seasons. Glenn was previously the defensive coordinator for the Lions and will now oversee the Jets' offense, with Mark Brunell mentioned as a potential candidate for the offensive coordinator role[4].### Other Notable Updates- **Liam Coen**: After initially breaking off talks with the Jaguars, former Buccaneers OC Liam Coen has accepted the head coaching job in Jacksonville following the Jaguars' firing of GM Trent Baalke[4].- **Fantasy Football Advice**: For those preparing for the Super Bowl, resources like Rotoballer offer fantasy start 'em / sit 'em picks, NFL DFS lineup picks for DraftKings, and other strategic insights to help with fantasy football decisions[3][4].These updates highlight the dynamic nature of fantasy football, where player injuries, coaching changes, and strategic adjustments can significantly impact team performances and fantasy lineups.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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