Underworld Weekly - Playoffs Week 1

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Jan 12, 2024

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RotoUnderworld News

#1 - Major Post-Regular Season Dynasty Rankings Update

The Fantasy Season is over! Which means Dynasty Season is only beginning. Check out our updated rankings for the upcoming playoffs and off-season.

#2 - PlayerProfiler's News Desk Breaks Down the News

Trying to keep up with all of the offseason news? Well PlayerProfiler’s News Desk team has entire TikTok account for keeping you updated. With round the clock news from our NFL insiders Brendon Booth, Johnny Tooma, and Mike Lindberg will always be in the know.

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NFL NEWS ROUNDUP

End of an Era

The NFL offseason sees the departure of iconic coaches Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick, marking the fifth head coaching change this season and bringing the total to eight vacancies. Carroll, at the helm of the Seahawks since 2010, eyes a managerial role with the team, while Belichick's future remains uncertain, with rumors pointing to a potential stint with the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots are expected to announce their linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to be the new head coach, though an announcement about the general manager position has yet to be released. As these historic franchises face coaching uncertainties, the league braces for significant changes.

The NFL Coaching Carousel

Beyond Carroll and Belichick, three more coaches—Mike Vrabel, Arthur Smith, and Ron Rivera—have joined the list of departed head coaches, bringing the total vacancies to eight, including the Chargers, Raiders, and Panthers. The coaching shake-up extends to ten open offensive coordinator positions and eleven defensive coordinator roles, with expectations of further growth. Rumors swirl around playoff coaches at risk, potentially impacting teams with mid-tier coaching staff. The Panthers, already on the hunt, explore impressive candidates like Ben Johnson, Bobby Slowik, Raheem Morris, and Dan Quinn, among others.

Michigan Claims Dominant College Football Championship

In a historic college football run, the Michigan Wolverines cap off a perfect season with a College Football Championship. Featuring future Fantasy Football prospects Blake Corum and JJ McCarthy, Michigan's offense shines, tallying over 443 yards and 34 points against a formidable Washington defense. However, the championship game highlights struggles for Michael Penix Jr. and Romeo Odunze, who connect just five times for 87 yards. As these standout players shift their focus to the draft, anticipation builds for potential first and second-round selections.

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Risers and Fallers

DYNASTY RISERS

Justin Fields - QB16
Evan Engram - TE9
Jordan Love - QB14
Zamir White - RB52
Nico Collins - WR26

DYNASTY FALLERS

Justin Herbert - QB7
Rhamondre Stevenson - RB17
AJ Dillon - RB47
Jahan Dotson - WR46
Jonathan Mingo - WR56

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