Jarrett Stidham To Make Another Start Against Raiders

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced on Monday that quarterback Jarrett Stidham will remain the starter for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, as expected, with Russell Wilson serving as the backup. With Wilson not expected to return to the team in 2024, the question now becomes […]

Vikings Have Decided On QB Starter For Week 18

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he has made a decision on the team's starting quarterback for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Detroit Lions, but he didn't announce it during his press conference on Monday. The players aren't in the building on Monday, so O'Connell plans to tell the QBs face […]

Eagles Sitting Key Players In Week 18 Is Under "Consideration"

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that sitting key players for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the New York Giants is "a consideration" since the team is locked into the No. 5 seed for the NFC playoffs unless the Dallas Cowboys lose to the Washington Commanders. "I'm not saying yes, […]

Dolphins Not Worried About Tua Tagovailoa's Shoulder

The Miami Dolphins don't seem too worried about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's shoulder injury. "I'm not really worried about it. Just where he is in the season, how crazy competitive he is, it's not a real big blip on my radar right now," head coach Mike McDaniel said. Tagovailoa injured his left shoulder late in Sunday's […]

Josh Allen Dealing With Minor Neck Soreness

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen (neck) is dealing with some minor neck soreness coming out of the Week 17 win over the New England Patriots. When asked if the injury will affect Allen's status in practice this week, McDermott said, "not that I'm aware of." The 33rd Team's Ari […]

Ravens Unsure If Lamar Jackson Will Play In Week 18

The Baltimore Ravens have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye in the postseason, so they have nothing left to play for in Week 18 of the regular season versus the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach John Harbaugh said he has not decided if quarterback Lamar Jackson, the MVP […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets and Avoids

Can it get any worse for Carolina? Another week where the Panthers could not score a touchdown, but this time they were shut out. Bryce Young looks to be a huge bust. He was 19/32 for 112 yards, no touchdowns, one interception, and was sacked six times. His QBR was 12.1. David Tepper has already […]

Taylor Heinicke Will Attempt To Play In Week 18

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) will do everything he can to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival New Orleans Saints this Sunday. The team hopes to know by Friday and will prepare Desmond Ridder to start, just in case. Heinicke came down with […]

Trevor Lawrence "Progressing"

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is "progressing" and "we'll see" what his limitations are at practice on Wednesday. Lawrence has been beat up in recent weeks and missed the first game of his career in the Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers. The 24-year-old will attempt to […]

Tyrod Taylor (QB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The story of Tyrod Taylor's career has been a sad one, as his constant injuries have opened up opportunities for the likes of Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Davis Mills, and Tommy Devito. However, DeVito couldn't hold on to his starting job, which has given […]

Baker Mayfield Should Be Fine For Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Baker Mayfield's ribs are sore after the Week 17 loss to the division-rival New Orleans Saints but that he should be fine for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Mayfield managed to throw for over 300 yards for the […]

Mason Rudolph To Start In Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Mason Rudolph will make a third straight start in Week 18 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, while also noting that Kenny Pickett's (ankle) health isn't in question. Rudolph looked good again in the 30-23 Week 17 win on the road in Seattle over the Seahawks on […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Elijah Mitchell, Zamir White, Khalil Herbert, Jerry Jeudy, more

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! It's time for the final round of waiver wire pickups of the 2023 fantasy football season. Most fantasy leagues ended in Week 17. However, we've got you covered with our Week 18 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for fantasy managers with still something to play for.  Week 18 comes with many challenges […]

Derek Carr Succeeds In Game-Managing Role

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr kept the season alive in a big 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. Carr completed 24-of-32 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns in the road win, paying off for fantasy managers who started him in superflex leagues. New Orleans' playoff hopes are still alive, […]

C.J. Stroud Solid In Return From Concussion

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned from his two-game absence against the Tennessee Titans in Week 17, completing 24 of 32 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also took one sack and added four rushing yards. While the rookie didn't have a huge game in this outing, he played turnover-free football […]

Bailey Zappe Picked Off Three Times In Ugly Loss

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe completed 16 of 26 passes for 209 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. He also took three sacks but did manage to rush for 37 yards and a score. Just one week removed from a big outing versus the Denver Broncos, Zappe […]

Jordan Love Stays Hot, Tosses Three Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 24 of 33 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns, adding two carries for two yards during the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 25-year-old now has 30 passing touchdowns this season and has scored three total touchdowns in six games. Love has done this with […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs, Stefon Diggs, Travis Kelce

The 17th Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Geno Smith Has Solid Line In Loss

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith completed 23 of 33 pass attempts for 290 yards and a touchdown in their 30-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also added 33 yards on the ground on three carries, including one rush that went for a season-high gain of 25 yards. Smith found receiver DK Metcalf for big […]

Kyler Murray Throws Three Touchdowns In Epic Comeback

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray engineered a stunning comeback in Week 17, completing 25 of 31 passes for 232 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the Cardinals' dramatic 35-31 triumph over the Eagles. Murray's three touchdown strikes found Michael Wilson, Michael Carter, and James Conner, showcasing his precision and playmaking prowess. While his rushing […]

C.J. Beathard Leads Jaguars To A Much-Needed Win

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard threw for 178 yards off 17-for-24 passing in Sunday's shutout win over the Carolina Panthers. He added three carries for 24 yards. The signal-caller didn't throw a touchdown pass. However, Beathard at least did enough to help the Jags snap a four-game losing streak. Jacksonville needs a win over the […]

Jake Browning Can't Lift Team To A Win In Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning threw for 197 yards and a touchdown off 19-for-33 passing in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. He added 32 yards off seven carries, one of which resulted in an end zone trip. Cincinnati took the lead into the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Bengals' efforts weren't enough, as the Chiefs incinerated […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round Including Elijah Mitchell, Khalil Herbert, Zamir White, Jamaal Williams, Wan'Dale Robinson

Cheers to you, intrepid fantasy footballer who hits the new year with one last week to play. Don't think we've forgotten about you! This week is a messy one with evolving playing-time situations so let's take an early look ahead with the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 18. As always, we're here as […]

Jarrett Stidham Looks Decent In Win

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham wasn't impressive, but did his job during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He completed 20-of-32 passing attempts for 224 yards and one touchdown in the win. His best play was a 54-yard touchdown where wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey did a majority of the work. Regardless, Stidham was able […]

Bryce Young Struggles In Week 17 Loss

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 19 of his 32 passes for 112 yards and an interception while adding a two-yard rush in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. He spent a short time in the medical tent tending to a back issue following a first-quarter sack but was cleared to […]

Taylor Heinicke Looks Horrendous In Loss

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke struggled to find much success at all during Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. The veteran quarterback completed 10-of-29 passing attempts for 163 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in the loss. It was an awful day for Heinicke who was benched for Desmond Ridder. It wasn't any better […]

Easton Stick Doesn't Do Much In Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick didn't do much in a Week 17 loss to the Denver Broncos. Stick attempted 38 passes, completing 24 of them for 220 scoreless yards. He took one sack but added 31 yards on the ground with five carries. He didn't turn the ball over, but he also didn't do […]

Baker Mayfield Throws For Over 300 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield struggled heavily during the first half of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. In fact, the Bucs didn't get on the board until the fourth quarter of this game. Mayfield had a chance to score in the second quarter, but ended up throwing a red zone interception. He […]

Mason Rudolph Throws For 274 Yards In Victory

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 274 scoreless yards in a 30-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He also added five rushing yards on six carries. Although Rudolph did not find the end zone himself, he effectively led Pittsburgh's offense and did not turn the ball over. The Steelers […]

Matthew Stafford Throws Two Interceptions In Win

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford came back down to earth in the team's Week 17 win against the New York Giants. Stafford completed 24 of his 34 pass attempts for 317 yards and one touchdown, as well as two interceptions. He also rushed the ball once for a loss of a yard. Entering this […]