Bears Defense One To Avoid In Week 13 Against High-Powered Lions Offense

The Chicago Bears defense and special teams will look to bounce back in Week 13 as they face the talented Detroit Lions in a division-rivalry game. After a mixed performance in Week 12, where the Bears' defense allowed several big plays to the Minnesota Vikings, they now turn their attention to Jared Goff and the […]

Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Not Practicing On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (heel, knee) will not take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Both Bosa and Williams were held out of the blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 12, and it's a bad sign that neither […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 13 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

With the crowded holiday week and most trade deadlines upon our glorious fantasy football season, it's time to plate up an updated rest-of-season rankings table! Be sure to load up on stuffing as we see fantasy playoff schedules begin to affect the ranks genuinely. Sit with the big boys as we dig into our Week […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 13) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2024)

The holiday week means that all 32 teams will be in action. There are plenty of marquee matchups among them, including when the Ravens host the Eagles. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who play in a format that requires it. The […]

Bears Rule Out Elijah Hicks, Ryan Bates For Week 13

The Chicago Bears will be without safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) and reserve offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) during their Thanksgiving Day game at Detroit, according to the club's final Week 13 injury report. The third-year safety also did not play last week in Chicago's overtime loss to Minnesota. Hicks has 32 total tackles and a […]

D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 11-17)

Ahh, the good old Defense/Special Teams (DST) position in fantasy football. It is a controversial inclusion in fantasy lineups for some fantasy players, but strategizing around DSTs is one of my favorite aspects of the in-season fantasy football experience. In the article below, I will present the strength of schedule (SOS) for the fantasy Defense/Special […]

Charles Omenihu Could Be On His Way To A Week 13 Return

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) was listed as a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. The Chiefs opened Omenihu's 21-day practice window to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Nov. 13, so he's been practicing for a bit, but Tuesday was his first […]

Charles Harris Claimed By Eagles For Depth

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed defensive end Charles Harris off waivers after placing defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Graham tore his triceps in Week 12 and will miss the remainder of the season. The Eagles needed to add depth along the defensive line to weather the loss of Graham. Harris is […]

Brandon Graham Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The 36-year-old is now officially slated to miss the remainder of the season with a torn triceps. The move is a huge blow to the Eagles' excellent defensive line. Graham is tied for third on the team in sacks with 3.5. […]

Azeez Ojulari Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed linebacker Azeez Ojulari (toe) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He is now slated to miss a minimum of four games. Ojulari has been a bright spot for a Giants team devoid of talent or direction in 2024. He has recorded six sacks and 28 total tackles in 11 games played […]

Lions Releasing Pass-Rusher James Houston

The Detroit Lions are releasing third-year pass-rusher James Houston on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The 2022 sixth-round pick out of Jackson State registered eight sacks in just seven games as a rookie but has recorded only one sack in his last 10 games and has been in and out of the Detroit lineup. […]

Jordan Whitehead Could Return This Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) will miss time with a pectoral injury that he suffered in the Week 12 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, but there's a chance he could return this season, according to sources. Everything will depend on how well Whitehead heals and if the Bucs are able […]

Jabrill Peppers Removed From Commissioner's Exempt List

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was removed from the commissioner's exempt list on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in October to charges including strangulation and drug possession, the NFL announced. Peppers will now be eligible to participate in all team activities, including games. His attorney told a judge that Peppers had rejected a $10.5 […]

Shaq Barrett Applies For Reinstatement After Retiring

Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shaq Barrett has applied to be reinstated to play immediately in the NFL, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Barrett announced his retirement from professional football in July but has now decided to come out of retirement late in the 2024 season. The Miami Dolphins currently hold Barrett's […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 13 (2024)

Let's strap up for a holiday week with three Thursday games on Thanksgiving and then a Friday tilt for good measure. Many of you face must-win scenarios with the fantasy playoffs right around the bend. We're all going to reach the championships together with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy football waiver […]

Week 13 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 13 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses. Since there are no teams on bye this week, I will be ranking every defense from No. 1 to No. 32. It's the first time in […]

Darius Robinson On Track To Play In Week 13

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) is on track to make his NFL debut in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Robinson has been sidelined since training camp. The rookie has not yet appeared in an NFL game, but it sounds like he's very close to being 100 […]

Chargers Defense Struggles In Week 12 Loss

The Los Angeles Chargers defense struggled in a Week 12 loss on Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bolts defensive unit ended up recording one sack and...that was it. They allowed 30 points and allowed the Ravens to essentially run the ball at will. All of that was good for a standard defensive […]

Eli Apple Uncertain To Return On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Eli Apple (hamstring) is questionable to return for Monday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter and has remained sidelined until halftime. It remains to be seen if Apple will return to the field in the second half. Apple has only appeared in […]

DaRon Bland Limited On Monday

Dallas Cowboys defensive back DaRon Bland (foot) was a limited participant during Monday's walkthrough practice. The All-Pro defensive back has been sidelined up until Sunday due to a stress fracture in his foot. However, Brand was able to make his season debut against the Washington Commanders. He played well as he recorded six tackles in […]

Roquan Smith Out On Monday Night

As expected, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) inside linebacker is officially inactive for the Monday night showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Smith came down with an injured hamstring in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers and will miss Monday's game after not practicing all week. It will […]

Khalil Mack Active Against Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack (groin), who was questionable to play in Week 12, is active on Monday night versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mack will return to the pass-rushing fold for the Bolts after sitting out the Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a groin issue. It's good news for […]

Khalil Mack Expected To Play Against Ravens

The Los Angeles Chargers expect pass-rusher Khalil Mack (groin) to play on Monday night against the visiting Baltimore Ravens to close out Week 12 action. Mack was listed as questionable for Monday's game due to a groin injury that kept him sidelined for the team's Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday night. […]

Roquan Smith Unlikely To Play On Monday Night

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring), who is questionable to play on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, is unlikely to suit up, according to sources. If Smith is ruled inactive, as expected, it will be his first game missed with Baltimore due to injury. The 27-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the […]

Broncos D/ST Remains Steady In Week 12 Rivalry Game

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit came into a tasty Week 12 matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders as an elite option. While they didn't go off in the 29-19 win, they gave a strong performance by recording an interception, a fumble recovery and five sacks to sweep their division rivals on the season. […]

Eagles Defense Holds Rams In Check Sunday Night

The Philadelphia Eagles defense held the Los Angeles Rams to 20 points, racked up five sacks, and recovered a fumble during the team's 37-20 win on Sunday night. This was the seventh game in a row where the team has held the opposing offense to 20 points or fewer scored and less than 300 yards […]

Raiders D/ST Predictably Comes Up Empty Against Denver

The Las Vegas Raiders defense/special teams scored exactly zero points in fantasy leagues that use normal scoring rules in Week 12. There was no reason to start them in Week 12, and there was exactly zero reward for doing it. They are the second-worst fantasy defense on the season. They allowed 29 points and 325 […]

Brandon Graham Done For Season With Torn Triceps

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) announced that he tore his triceps during Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams. He appeared to suffer the injury during the third quarter of Sunday's game and is officially done for the season. He tallied two tackles and one sack in the win, finishing his season with […]

Darius Slay Concussed In Sunday Night Win

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) exited Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams and did not return. The team announced on X that he had been diagnosed with a concussion, therefore making him ineligible to finish Sunday night's contest. Slay finished Week 12 with three tackles and one pass defended. He now has seven […]

Packers D/ST With A Quality Outing In Week 12

The Green Bay Packers defense and special teams unit bounced back from a couple of subpar outings to post their best game in the past six weeks in Week 12. The Packers D/ST forced an interception and corralled a fumble recovery from the hands of 49ers backup quarterback Brandon Allen as well as sacking him […]