Is Brock Purdy Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was discounted in preseason drafts, and he's been spectacular as a late-round fantasy option. Through the first 15 weeks of the regular season, Purdy ranked fourth among all signal-callers in total fantasy points with 282.6. Unfortunately, the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft had the worst performance of […...

Tyrod Taylor Named Starter For Giants Against Rams

The New York Giants are starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor for the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams. After completing 63.6% of his passes for 1,087 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions in eight games, rookie Tommy Devito will head back to the bench. Taylor took over for DeVito in last week's loss to […...

Jacoby Brissett To Start In Week 17

Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett will make his first start of the year in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers. This move comes after the veteran replaced Sam Howell in each of the last two games. Howell has flashed at times this season, but he ultimately hasn't been consistent and has thrown 19 touchdowns […...

Cam Robinson Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars have designated offensive tackle Cam Robinson (knee) to return from Injured Reserve, the team announced on Wednesday. Robinson suffered a season-ending meniscus injury last season and began this year on a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. He played in seven games before going on IR. With Trevor Lawrence […...

Kaiir Elam Activated From Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (foot) was activated from the Injured Reserve list on Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick was placed on IR with a foot injury following the Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has been sidelined for each of the last seven games. Elam was notably a healthy scratch early […...

Bengals Open 21-Day Window For Cam Taylor-Britt To Return

The Cincinnati Bengals opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve. The second-year pro was placed on IR on December 4 after suffering an ankle injury in practice. The Bengals have allowed the fifth-most passing yards per game (256.1) this year, so his return to the lineup could […...

Texans Claim Kareem Jackson Off Waivers

The Houston Texans claimed veteran safety Kareem Jackson off waivers after he was released by the Denver Broncos. The 35-year-old has notably been fined and suspended multiple times this year for illegal hits and unnecessary roughness. However, his latest suspension was for four games, and he has already missed each of the last five games. […...

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 17 AFC Contenders and Pretenders

Week 16 was another eventful slate of games for the AFC. Kansas City lost again, and Buffalo kept rolling. There are still 12 teams in the hunt for the playoffs, meaning anything could happen over the final two weeks of the season. There are no official "rankings" in the NFL, so we'll examine recent hype […...

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 16

While some fanbases are looking ahead to the NFL playoffs and worrying about seeding, others have their sight set on the 2024 NFL Draft. When a team gets eliminated from playoff contention, the talks of "tanking" begins. This article lists the current 2024 NFL Draft order for every team after Week 16 of the regular […...

Raiders Defense Dominates Chiefs On Christmas

The Las Vegas Raiders defense had another field day in Week 16, returning a fumble for a touchdown, returning an interception for a touchdown, and limited the Kansas City Chiefs offense to 308 yards and 14 points. The Silver and Black also racked up four sacks. The Raiders fantasy defense has now scored at least […...

Jaret Patterson Signing With Commanders Practice Squad

The Washington Commanders signed running back Jaret Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday. Patterson signed with Washington after being undrafted in 2021 and rushed 85 times for 344 yards and two touchdowns in 20 games. He was released during final roster cuts ahead of the 2023 season and spent time on the Los Angeles […...

Zach Wilson Ruled Out For Thursday Night Football, Trevor Siemian To Start

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (concussion) will not face the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. The third-year pro is still in the league's concussion protocol, and he will not be ready to play on a short week. This means veteran journeyman Trevor Siemian will draw his second straight start for Gang Green. Last […...

Boston Scott Ends Touchdown-Streak Against Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott notably scored at least one touchdown in all eight of his career games against the New York Giants heading into Monday. This streak began in December of 2019 and extended to January of 2023. Unfortunately, his luck ran out in Week 16 of the 2023 season. Scott rushed just […...

Michael Thomas, Marshon Lattimore Won't Return In Week 17

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) and cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) will not return from the Injured Reserve list to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. Both players were placed on IR after the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and have missed the last five games. It's an unfortunate […...

Darrell Henderson Jr. Dropped From Rams Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Darrell Henderson Jr. from the practice squad. Henderson was drafted by the organization in 2019 and spent four seasons with Los Angeles before being waived in the middle of the 2022 season. He rejoined the team after injuries to Kyren Williams (ankle) and Ronnie Rivers (knee) this […...

Zay Jones To Practice On Wednesday, Could Play In Week 17

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (hamstring) will be back at practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. The veteran missed the Week 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury, but the team is optimistic about his chances to suit up against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With […...

NFL Playoff Picture and Wild Card Standings - Chiefs, Texans, Steelers, Rams, Seahawks, Falcons Among Teams In The Hunt

The Week 16 Christmas NFL slate was a wild one, and two new teams are in playoff position after snagging victories on Saturday or Sunday. With just two weeks and 34 total regular season games left to be played, 24 franchises are still in contention for a playoff berth. The playoff picture is taking shape […...

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Derek Carr, Khalil Herbert, K.J. Osborn, Demarcus Robinson, Rashid Shaheed, Chigoziem Okonkwo, and more

The 2023 NFL season has just two weeks remaining, meaning it's time for the fantasy football championship slate in Week 17. By no surprise, the waiver wire in deep leagues is a wasteland, but there are still a chunk of players who could help you win your league for cash prizes, bragging rights, or both. […...

Amon-Ra St. Brown Catches 12 Passes In Week 16 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 12 of his 14 targets for 106 yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He has continued to be one of the most heavily targeted players in the NFL, so he remains a must-start in leagues of all shapes and sizes. […...

Jahmyr Gibbs Posts 100 Yards And Two Scores In Week 16

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 15 times for 80 yards and caught four of his seven targets for 20 yards in the Week 16 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The rookie speedster continued to be a mega-producer for fantasy football, so he hasn't done anything to take himself out of "must-start" territory. Fantasy […...

DeAndre Hopkins Limited To 20 Yards In Loss

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught just two passes on four targets for 20 yards in the Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Hopkins' best fantasy performances of the year have come with rookie Will Levis (ankle), so his letdown performance with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill wasn't surprising. If Tannehill starts in Week […...

Chigoziem Okonkwo Leads Titans In Receiving, Finds End Zone In Loss

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo caught all six of his targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It was easily Okonkwo's best game of the season, and he paid off for any deep-league fantasy managers who rolled the dice on him. That said, he remains […...

Ryan Tannehill Throws For 152 Yards In Loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 18 of his 26 passing attempts for 152 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in the Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran has just two passing touchdowns in eight games this year, so he remains off the fantasy radar if he draws another start next week. […...

Derrick Henry Throws And Runs For A Touchdown In Week 16

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed 19 times for 88 yards and a touchdown, caught one pass for 11 yards, and threw a 12-yard touchdown in the Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It was a bounce-back performance for the 29-year-old who posted under 20 yards on 20 touches in Week 15. Despite […...

Josh Jacobs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all Leagues (ruled out) POSITIONAL VALUE: Injured for Week 16 ANALYSIS: Josh Jacobs (quad/illness) is officially out for Week 16 and the Raiders matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. He missed last week's blowout victory against the Los Angeles Chargers with a quad injury, and he was listed as […...

Jake Browning Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues/Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning has been surprisingly great for fantasy football since taking over for Joe Burrow (wrist). In his last three games, Browning is averaging over 23 fantasy points. He has finished as the QB4 or higher in each week over […...

Chigoziem Okonkwo Off Fantasy Radar In Week 16

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo saw at least five targets in three games from Week 12 to Week 14, but he earned just three targets in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. The second-year pro has not established himself on the fantasy radar this season, meaning there's no reason to start him against the […...

Treylon Burks Could See More Looks In Week 16

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks showed signs of life last week against the Houston Texans, posting three receptions for 62 yards. In Week 16, he'll face a Seattle Seahawks defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to wideouts. Additionally, Nick Westbrook Ikhine (hand) has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning his […...

DeAndre Hopkins Has Uncertain Outlook For Week 16

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has had a ton of upside in games with Will Levis (ankle), but Levis might be out against the Seattle Seahawks due to a high-ankle sprain. In six games with Ryan Tannehill, Hopkins averaged 10.8 PPR points per game. In eight games with Levis, he has averaged 15.4 PPR […...

Tyjae Spears An RB3/Flex Option Against Seattle

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has flashed upside during his rookie season, but Derrick Henry has remained the primary back for the team in 2023. However, Henry is coming off one of the worst performances of his career, posting 15 total yards on 20 touches. With Henry showing clear signs of regression and the […...