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  • Rome Odunze WR | CHI

    Bears' Rome Odunze: Duplicates last week's line

    Odunze (foot) had two receptions on six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime playoff loss to the Rams.

    Odunze interestingly managed to duplicate his receiving line from last week's wild-card round win over the Packers (2-44-0 on six targets). Unlike last week, the Bears were unable to clutch out a victory against the Rams, bringing the team's 2025 campaign to a close. The 2024 first-round pick wound up missing the final five games of the regular season due to a foot injury, finishing his sophomore campaign with a 44-661-6 receiving line across 12 regular-season starts. Odunze was likely playing through that same injury in his two postseason appearances, so fantasy managers shouldn't scrutinize those performances when evaluating the talent for the 2026 season.

  • Blake Corum RB | LAR

    Rams' Blake Corum: Falls out of favor Sunday

    Corum rushed six times for 19 yards and did not receive a target in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Bears.

    Lead back Kyren Williams (21-87-2) stole the show on offense while Corum struggled to get off the ground in Sunday's playoff victory. Corum had registered double-digit carries in five of Los Angeles' previous six contests dating back to Week 14 of the regular season, so this unusual dip in usage may have been matchup-related. Given recent trends, it wouldn't be surprising to see Corum resume splitting backfield work with Williams as the Rams prepare to face the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.

  • Davante Adams WR | LAR

    Rams' Davante Adams: Struggles in divisional round

    Adams had two receptions on six targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Bears in the divisional round.

    Adams suffered an injury scare on his first reception of the contest when he left the game briefly to be examined in the medical tent. The star wideout was able to return without issue and tacked on an additional catch before the Rams settled the playoff tilt in overtime. A bum hamstring cost the 32-year-old the final three games of the regular season, so it was a positive sign to see him finish the contest on the field with his teammates. Adams was active for one game against Seattle in Week 11 of the regular season, finishing that contest with one reception for a one-yard touchdown. Despite the miniscule sample size, if healthy, Adams should be treated as a top WR against the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.

  • DJ Moore WR | BUF

    Bears' DJ Moore: Scores early TD in playoff loss

    Moore hauled in five of eight targets for 52 yards and a touchdown while adding eight yards on one rush attempt in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams.

    Moore scored the game's first touchdown in the second quarter, but it wasn't enough to lift the Bears past the divisional round of the playoffs. The 28-year-old saw his production dip significantly for the second year in a row after finishing with a 50-682-6 receiving line across 17 starts during the regular season. Moore did take on a larger role once the playoffs got under way, as he averaged 5.5 receptions and 58.0 yards while scoring a touchdown in each of his two appearances. Despite the veteran wideout's diminishing production in the regular season, Moore should retain his starting job with Chicago after signing a four-year, $110 million contract back in 2024.

  • Kyle Monangai RB | CHI

    Bears' Kyle Monangai: Inefficient with 13 carries Sunday

    Monangai rushed 13 times for 36 yards while hauling in all four of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the divisional round.

    Monangai struggled to gain traction in Sunday's snowy playoff loss (2.8 YPC), but his solid effort as a receiver helped buoy his fantasy score. D'Andre Swift (19-76-0) had the superior day on the ground, but neither back was able to hit pay dirt as Chicago's 2025 campaign comes to a close. The seventh-round rookie broke onto the scene as a change-of-pace back behind Swift to begin the year, carving out a significant role on offense while finishing the regular season with a 169-783-5 rushing line across 17 appearances. Swift and Monangai should continue working in tandem out of the gates in 2026, with the latter possessing tantalizing upside in fantasy for his upcoming sophomore season.

  • D'Andre Swift RB | CHI

    Bears' D'Andre Swift: Leading rusher on 19 attempts

    Swift rushed 19 times for 76 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 20-17 playoff loss to the Rams.

    Swift led Chicago in both rushing attempts and yardage Sunday, but his inability to score on multiple attempts from in close in the second half proved costly in the overtime loss. The 26-year-old was curiously absent in the passing game after registering a target in all 17 of his previous appearances (including playoffs) this season. Swift had a career year under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, finishing the regular season with personal bests in rushing yards (1,087) and touchdowns (nine). The veteran starter will enter the final year of a three-year contract with the Bears in 2026, forming a formidable backfield duo with RB Kyle Monangai.

  • Puka Nacua WR | LAR

    Rams' Puka Nacua: Held to 62 yards in OT win

    Nacua had five receptions on 10 targets for 56 yards while taking two carries for six yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime playoff win against Chicago.

    Nacua's 62 yards from scrimmage fell short of expectations in the divisional round given his recent string of hot play and the fact that the playoff contest nearly went five quarters. The stud wideout will get another opportunity to post gaudy numbers in the NFC Championship Game against Seattle after the Rams narrowly survived Sunday's overtime thriller. Nacua is primed to go off against the division foe after registering a robust 19-300-2 receiving line in two meetings against the Seahawks this regular season.

  • Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI

    Cardinals' Pharaoh Brown: Logs seven appearances in 2025

    Brown reeled in both of his targets for one yard in seven regular-season appearances in 2025.

    Brown spent the offseason and preseason with the Dolphins before getting released during roster cut downs in late August. He then joined the Cardinals in mid-October after TEs Tip Reiman (ankle) and Travis Vokolek (neck) landed on injured reserve. Arizona used its three elevations on him before he was signed to the active roster for good in early December, but he remained well behind Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Josiah Deguara in the pecking order for offensive snaps. Brown is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it remains to be seen where he'll be plying his wares in 2026.

  • Josiah Deguara TE | ARI

    Cardinals' Josiah Deguara: Records rare TD in 2025

    Deguara secured three of five targets for 21 yards and one touchdown in 12 regular-season contests in 2025.

    Deguara was one of seven Cardinals to record a receiving TD this past season, which marked his first end-zone visit since he was a member of the Packers in 2021. However, he never garnered a snap share greater than 18 percent in any of his appearances and enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, so he may need to prove himself elsewhere after spending the last two years in Jacksonville (2024) and Arizona.

  • Elijah Higgins TE | ARI

    Cardinals' Elijah Higgins: Has career year in 2025

    Higgins caught 30 of 37 targets for 301 yards and no touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in 2025.

    Higgins set new career highs in all major receiving categories but touchdowns in 2025, his third season as a pro, but most of his output occurred during a 7-91-0 outburst on eight targets in Week 16 against the Falcons. Otherwise, he didn't find much sway in the Cardinals offense behind No. 1 TE Trey McBride, reaching 30 receiving yards in a game only three other times. Along with McBride and Tip Reiman (ankle), Higgins is under contract with Arizona in 2026, meaning he'll remain a tertiary target in the offense with WRs Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison (foot) also still on board.

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