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Harris had been an inconsistent starter for the Raiders the past two seasons, soaking up 1,624 snaps and 135 tackles across 30 appearances on defense. He’ll also likely be asked to play special teams in Atlanta since he’s thrived on that unit since initially entering the league in 2016.

That’s two DNPs for the veteran linebacker. Wagner led the Commanders with 132 tackles this year. He also totaled 10 TFLs plus two sacks. Losing him would be a big blow to a Washington defense set to face the NFL’s best offense in Detroit.

Ertz was held out of Tuesday’s session. A limited practice puts him on track to play on Saturday, though tomorrow’s injury report will be more telling. If Ertz can’t go, John Bates and Ben Sinnott will both see an uptick in snaps versus the Lions. Assuming he plays, Ertz, who has operated as the Commanders’ No. 2 pass-catcher for most of the year, will be a strong fantasy option in the Divisional Round slate.

This could end up being a non-issue but a playoff practice absence for a core offensive player is noteworthy nonetheless. Decker is one of the league’s best left tackles and he makes life far easier on Jared Goff. Hopefully, Decker is good to go this week. We will report back with updates as soon as possible.

Montgomery’s continued participation suggests he remains setback-free. He told reporters earlier today that he is “ready to go” and his practice status confirms it. It is likely that the Lions continue to lean on Jahmyr Gibbs but Montgomery should be able to at least chip in, in lower-stakes situations.

Crowder played through the hamstring issue last week after being listed as questionable. He was not targeted. Crowder did not practice Tuesday but a full session today suggests he will play again on Saturday. Healthy or not, he is not on the fantasy radar for the Divisional Round.

The Eagles have limited Brown’s practice and in-game participation whenever possible as he manages an ongoing knee issue. Unfortunately, the plan has yet to pay dividends; Brown has caught just 4-of-8 targets for 46 yards in his last two games and was given the week off in Week 18. The Eagles will need Brown to contribute against the Rams this week if they hope to keep pace with the Rams’ potent offense.

Harbaugh specifically said that he wants to bring everyone back, and “nobody more than” Mack. Soon to be 34 years old, the impending free agent had a quiet 2024 season. He totaled just six sacks a year after tallying a career-high 17 sacks. Still, Mack was an integral part of an LA defense that immediately turned things around in Harbaugh’s first season as the head coach. We fully expect GM Jim Hortiz to do everything in his power to keep the big names in town.

Davis got drilled by Broncos safety Brandon Jones in Buffalo’s Wild Card Round win over Denver. Davis was going for a poor pass by Josh Allen, leaving himself vulnerable to a big hit. A limited session to open the week is a bit of a surprise given the severity of the hit. It gives him a shot at suiting up on Sunday if he can continue to progress through the league’s concussion protocol. Ty Johnson would see more work behind James Cook if Davis can’t suit up.

Wilks has been coaching in some capacity for 20 years with his time in the NFL dating back as far as 2006. He most recently served as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator. Wilks held the gig for one year and was fired after the team’s Super Bowl loss to Kansas City. Atlanta is helmed by Raheem Morris, who also has some Shanahn routes. Morris coached under Mike Shanahan in Washington. The familiarity makes him a strong candidate to be the Falcons’ next defensive coordinator. Wilks also interviewed with the Colts for the same position.

The team also parted ways with safeties coach Michael Treier. The Giants ranked 21st in points per game allowed and 29th in EPA per play. While their offense was the primary issue in 2024, improvements need to be made on defense as well. Henderson, who has been coaching in the NFL for nearly 20 years, should be able to find another job once the head coaching vacancies are settled.