9 hours agoTennessee Titans wide receiver
Tyler Boyd caught 2-of-4 targets in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 30-year-old was a non-factor in Week 17, notching his fourteenth outing in 2024 with three or fewer receptions. It's unlikely that the veteran fell off so drastically; instead, questionable quarterback play is the cause of his subpar season. Unless he puts together a monster performance in Week 18 to close out the year, Boyd will finish under 600 receiving yards for the first time since his sophomore season in 2017, when he played just ten games (22/225/2). With Rudolph and teammate
Will Levis slated to split QB reps next weekend, it doesn't look like his situation will improve to close out the season. Tennessee will host the Houston Texans in the season's final week.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
9 hours agoBoston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter
Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is "making a ton of progress" this offseason and should be swinging a bat in spring training, according to chief baseball officer
Craig Breslow. Yoshida required surgery to fix a labral tear in his right shoulder in October, but barring a setback in his rehab, the 31-year-old Japanese outfielder should be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season. He's been mostly a disappointment for the Red Sox and still carries $55.8 million left on his deal, which has prompted Boston to discuss him in trade talks this offseason. Yoshida was basically a full-time DH in 2024 -- he played just one game in the outfield. For fantasy purposes, Yoshida has nice contact skills -- he slashed .280/.349/.415 -- but he'll limit you defensively and doesn't hit for much power (just 10 homers).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Boston Herald - Mac Cerullo
10 hours agoDespite having talked about him in different trade packages this offseason, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer
Craig Breslow said on Monday that the team is "not shopping" first baseman
Triston Casas. The situation this offseason with Casas probably depends on whether Boston signs or trades for a third baseman such as
Alex Bregman or
Nolan Arenado, which would in turn move current third baseman
Rafael Devers across the diamond to first base. The 24-year-old Casas has some of the best raw power in the game at the first-base position, but the BoSox are looking to add a right-handed bat, which could make him expendable. Casas' 2024 campaign was marred by a left rib-cage injury that kept him out almost four months, and he had a strikeout rate over 30% when he returned. A true breakout could still be coming, but it might have to come elsewhere.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
10
hours
agoBoston
Red
Sox
chiefs
baseball
officer
Craig
Breslow
said
on
Monday
that
"as
of
now,"
Rafael
Devers
is
still
the
team's
starting
third
baseman.
The
Red
Sox
have
been
very
pleased
with
the
work
that
Devers
has
put
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10 hours agoWashington Wizards guard
Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable heading into Monday's rematch with the Knicks. The 25-year-old wasn't available when these clubs met on Saturday because of a hip contusion. As a result,
Justin Champagnie handled things on the scoring end, finishing with a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and two steals. If Poole remains out on Monday night, Champagnie deserves a spot in fantasy lineups, with
Bilal Coulibaly,
Bub Carrington, and
Malcolm Brogdon in line for most scoring chances.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
10
hours
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
head
coach
Andy
Reid
said
on
Monday
that
he
will
probably
hold
running
back
Isiah
Pacheco
(ribs)
back
in
practice
this
week,
but
he
expects
the
RB
to
be
ready
to
go
for
the
playoffs.
Reid
said
that
Pacheco
"dinged
read more...
11 hours agoTennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that both quarterbacks
Mason Rudolph and
Will Levis will play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Houston Texans this coming Sunday. It means that fantasy managers still playing for something in two-QB superflex leagues should ignore both Rudolph and Levis this weekend. Tennessee chose to bench Levis after their Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in favor of Levis, who hasn't been a noticeable upgrade. Rudolph has completed 64.62% of his 65 pass attempts with 445 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions in two losses to the Colts and Jaguars. Levis, the team's second-round pick in 2023, has been too inconsistent in his second NFL season, tossing 12 TDs and 12 interceptions while also being sacked 40 times in 11 starts. There will obviously be very little upside for both QBs to close out the year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
11 hours agoNew Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver
Kevin Austin Jr. was minimally involved in the team's 25-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in Week 17. Rookie quarterback
Spencer Rattler continued to struggle and completed only 20 of his 36 pass attempts. He targeted Austin only twice in the game, with Austin coming down with one catch for a gain of 23 yards on the day. Fellow wideout
Marquez Valdes-Scantling aggravated his back injury and was forced to leave the contest, but it didn't lead to Austin being more involved. The 24-year-old has played at least 70 percent of the offensive snaps the last three weeks, but it has led to only three catches on nine targets for 48 yards and no touchdowns over that span. In New Orleans' depleted offense that is being run by Rattler, Austin cannot be trusted in fantasy in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
11
hours
agoPhiladelphia
Eagles
running
back
Kenneth
Gainwell
had
only
four
touches
(three
carries,
one
reception)
in
the
41-7
blowout
win
over
the
division-rival
Dallas
Cowboys
in
Week
17
on
Sunday.
Given
the
score
and
the
fact
that
the
Eagles
pulled
star
running
back
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11
hours
agoIndianapolis
Colts
veteran
quarterback
Joe
Flacco
wasn't
able
to
really
boost
rookie
wide
receiver
Adonai
Mitchell's
output
in
the
Week
17
upset
loss
to
the
New
York
Giants
on
the
road
on
Sunday.
With
read more...
11 hours agoCarolina Panthers rookie tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders earned one target in Week 17 and turned that into a five-yard reception in Sunday's 48-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this one, Sanders took a clear backseat to the Panthers' receivers,
Adam Thielen and
Xavier Legette. In addition, the Buccaneers dictated game flow in this one, as they dominated the game and time of possession with 41 minutes compared to the Panthers' 19, making it difficult for Carolina's playmakers to make a difference in this contest. Sanders became fantasy-relevant in the middle of the season with 18 catches for 212 yards and a touchdown from Week 6 through Week 10. However, since Week 14, he has only earned three total targets, making him nothing more than a dynasty stash for fantasy managers. The Panthers will travel to Atlanta this week to take on the Falcons, and Sanders should be on your bench.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
11
hours
agoNew
York
Jets
wide
receiver
Allen
Lazard
never
had
much
of
a
chance
to
stand
out
on
offense
in
the
team's
40-14
blowout
loss
to
the
division-rival
Buffalo
Bills
on
Sunday
in
Week
17.
That
was
especially
true
with
quarterback
read more...
11 hours agoIndianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson (calf) was reportedly dealing with very serious back spasms leading up to the Week 17 contest against the New York Giants on Sunday, which is why he was deemed inactive. However, there were also reports coming from the team that Richardson was just dealing with "soreness," which ESPN's Stephen Holder says was ridiculous. Richardson was not permitted to speak to reporters after Sunday's loss, which eliminated Indy from postseason contention. With the Colts now eliminated from the playoffs, it seems likely that Richardson will miss a second straight game due to his back spasms, so fantasy managers still playing for a championship in Week 18 shouldn't expect to have the second-year signal-caller's services against the Jaguars. Veteran
Joe Flacco went 26-for-38 for 330 yards, two TDs and two picks in his fifth start of the year against New York.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
11 hours agoMinnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that running back
Aaron Jones (quadriceps) isn't dealing with a major injury after being pulled late in the Week 17 win over the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a quadriceps contusion. Jones tried to get his quad worked on over on the sideline late in the fourth quarter, but out of an abundance of caution, he did not return against Green Bay. While Jones' status will be somewhat in question for the huge Week 18 showdown against the Detroit Lions, which will decide the top seed in the NFC playoff picture, he should be able to play. If Jones is limited at all because of the injury,
Cam Akers would benefit from more touches out of the backfield in a tough matchup. The 30-year-old Jones finished Sunday's game with 12 carries for 47 yards while catching four of his five targets for an additional 30 yards.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
11 hours agoNew York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich reiterated on Monday what he said following the blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Week 17: That the team plans to start quarterback
Aaron Rodgers in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Miami Dolphins. The Jets' season was over a while ago, but the Dolphins playoffs hopes are still alive heading into the final week of the regular season. The wheels fell off for Rodgers and the 4-12 Jets on Sunday against the Bills, with the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer looking checked out while going just 12-for-18 for 112 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the 40-14 loss. He was pulled late in favor of journeyman
Tyrod Taylor, but it looks like Rodgers will get one more start in what is expected to be his final game with Gang Green. From a big-picture perspective, Rodgers needs one more TD for 500 in his illustrious career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
12 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback
Kenny Pickett (ribs), who made the start in place of the injured
Jalen Hurts (concussion) in the Week 17 blowout win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, came into the game with broken ribs. Pickett played through the injury but then aggravated his ribs late in the second half and was pulled in favor of third-stringer
Tanner McKee, who tossed two touchdowns himself. The Eagles are locked into the No. 2 seed in the NFC now and have nothing to play for in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival New York Giants, which means Pickett's status becomes more important. The Eagles will likely rest Hurts, who is dealing with a broken finger on his left (non-throwing) hand in addition to his concussion. If Pickett cannot play next Sunday, McKee could be in line to make his first NFL start in the regular-season finale.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
12 hours agoNew York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Monday's meeting with Washington. The veteran carried the same designation heading into Saturday's game against the Wizards, the first of back-to-back contests between the clubs. However, it didn't stop him from finishing with 55 points. With that said, there's a good chance Brunson will be on the floor versus arguably the worst team in the National Basketball Association. But if he's not,
Miles McBride and
Cameron Payne could benefit on the scoring end.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
12 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Andre Drummond (toe) is questionable heading into Monday's meeting with the Blazers. The veteran has a sprained left toe, keeping him off the floor for Philadelphia's previous two contests. With
Joel Embiid (face, foot) uncertain to play, Drummond could be on tap to start versus a Portland team that has struggled against opposing bigs this season. But if Drummond or Embiid can't get on the floor,
Guerschon Yabusele, averaging 10.1 points and 6.7 rebounds in 10 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, is worth streaming. He'll also see an uptick in attention in DFS contests.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
12 hours agoBuffalo Bills running back
Ray Davis earned six carries and turned that into just nine yards in Sunday's 40-17 win over the New York Jets. He added one reception for four yards as well. As expected, Davis took a clear back seat over
James Cook; however,
Ty Johnson was also involved and was more effective than Davis on the ground, totaling 25 yards on his five total opportunities. With the Bills' victory in Week 17, they are locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoff picture, making it possible for Davis to get started in Week 18. If that's the case, and based on Johnson's involvement, fantasy managers can expect them to split the backfield if the Bills decide to rest Cook against the New England Patriots for the regular season finale.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
12 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. The sinus fracture is nothing new. However, Embiid's left foot sprain could jeopardize his availability for Monday night.
Andre Drummond (toe), who is questionable, is worth streaming if Embiid isn't out there, especially against a Portland squad that lacks on the defensive end. But if Drummond can't get out there either,
Guerschon Yabusele, averaging 10.1 points and 6.7 boards in 10 starts, would be a logical replacement for all fantasy lineups. Yabusele would also see a surge in DFS popularity. Of course,
Tyrese Maxey and
Paul George could also be in line for more scoring opportunities without Embiid on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
12 hours agoMiami Dolphins running back
Raheem Mostert earned eight opportunities on the ground and through the air, turning that into 19 all-purpose yards in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns. He had six carries for three yards while catching both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's victory. This type of production has been par for the course for Mostert in 2024. After having a career season last year, Mostert has taken a clear backseat to
De'Von Achane in 2025. In Week 18, the Dolphins travel to New York to take on the Jets, and Mostert can be left on the bench for fantasy managers as he is not getting enough volume and opportunities to be fantasy-relevant.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
12 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars tight end
Brenton Strange, who has been plagued by inconsistency as a starter since
Evan Engram suffered a season-ending injury, finished with zero fantasy points in a 20-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. Strange coming into the game was likely considered by some fantasy managers as a potential starting tight end as a touchdown-dependent, boom-or-bust option. Given the volatility of the position, that was a fair thought process. However, given the Jaguars lackluster offense, a dud was always possible. Besides Week 15, where he put up 11 catches for 73 yards, Strange has combined for seven catches since Week 10. He has shown flashes since taking over as the starter, but not enough to warrant being a reliable fantasy option going forward. Strange and the Jaguars face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18 to round out the season.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
12 hours agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington hauled in four receptions for 41 yards on five targets in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns. He also lost 11 yards in his only rushing attempt. With fellow receiver
Jaylen Waddle (knee) out in Week 17, Washington moved up in the pecking order and made the most of his five targets. Those five targets were second on the team to
Tyreek Hill's nine. Washington has been coming on of late, earning four-plus targets in three straight games. The rookie receiver out of Virginia is showing that he belongs in the NFL, and he will look to keep that going next Sunday when the Dolphins travel to New York to take on the Jets. Washington remains a WR4 for Week 18 but is making the most of his opportunities. Washington has shown flashes of what he can do in the NFL, and he is becoming a nice bench stash in dynasty leagues.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
12 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Tank Bigsby was out touched by teammate
Travis Etienne Jr. in a 20-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. He finished with 11 carries for 33 yards. Bigsby has had an interesting season. Etienne Jr. has struggled, opening the door for Bigsby to take over as starter. He shined early on in the season, then got hurt, and hasn't been able to seize the starting role again since. He did receive double digit carries each of the last four weeks, but without better efficiency and more pass game involvement, he isn't anything more than a touchdown-dependent fantasy option. On an offense that doesn't score much, that is not ideal. Bigsby will look to improve his efficiency on likely decent volume in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
12 hours agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Jamison Crowder hauled in three of his five targets over 25 yards in Sunday night's 30-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Crowder has missed most of the season due to a calf injury. The veteran wideout returned from injured reserve in Week 15 and has slowly played more snaps and seen more targets in each game he has played. The three receptions were third on the team behind
Zach Ertz and
Olamide Zaccheaus. The Commanders clinched a playoff spot with their win in Week 17, so it is uncertain how head coach Dan Quinn will want to play things in Week 18 versus the Dallas Cowboys. Crowder's recent uptick in snap percentage and target share puts him on the WR4 map for Week 18.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
12 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. put up 75 total yards on 16 touches in a 20-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old back out of Clemson finished with 15 carries for 49 yards and one catch for 26 yards. Etienne Jr. once again got a larger share of backfield touches than teammate
Tank Bigsby. The even split throughout the season has greatly limited each player's fantasy value, and that didn't change in Week 17. The passing game was surprisingly more efficient in this game, with Etienne Jr. and Bigsby both averaging around three yards per carry.
Mac Jones also tossed two touchdowns including one from two yards out, while the running game couldn't find the end zone. Overall, Etienne Jr. has been one of the most disappointing fantasy players this season. The Jaguars face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoThe Miami Dolphins defense/special teams took care of the Cleveland Browns offense on Sunday, holding them to a lone field goal while forcing two turnovers and a sack in a 20-3 victory that preserved their playoff chances for another week. With Cleveland playing third-string quarterback
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Miami's defense held the Browns to 276 on 76 plays, including a paltry 3.4 yards per completion. On a day with poor weather and an injured starting quarterback in
Tua Tagovailoa (hip), the Miami defense certainly did its part to earn the win. The Dolphins will conclude the regular season at the New York Jets in Week 18.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
13 hours agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Tyler Allgeier was firmly in the back seat behind
Bijan Robinson in the team's Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. The former fifth-round pick finished the game with three carries for 19 yards and was not involved in the passing game. The Falcons dropped to 8-8 but still have a chance to win the division as they go up against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Allgeier should be able to find some more running room against the league's worst run defense.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
13 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington salvaged a quiet fantasy day with a short touchdown in Week 17 in a 20-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The young receiver finished with three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown from two yards out in the second quarter. With
Mac Jones under center, the offense has struggled overall, especially with
Brian Thomas Jr. stealing all of the targets. Washington had just three targets in this game but made the most of them. For anyone who started Washington in fantasy championships, they got a solid outing likely meeting expectations. Washington has been solid filling in for injured receivers
Christian Kirk and
Gabe Davis this season. With better quarterback play, he could develop into a more consistent receiver. The Jags face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoMiami Dolphins kicker
Jason Sanders had a perfect day on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, hitting both field goal attempts and both extra points in a 20-3 victory that kept Miami's playoff hopes alive for another week. The kicker crushed a 54-yarder in the first quarter, no small feat given the muddy field conditions in rainy Cleveland. He also hit a 39-yarder on the last play of the first half that gave Miami a lead it kept the rest of the way. Managers who started Sanders despite the Dolphins being without quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa (hip) were rewarded with a performance befitting a top-10 fantasy kicker. The Dolphins will conclude the regular season in Week 18 at the New York Jets.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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