Cardinals vs. Rams Saturday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford, James Conner, Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cooper Kupp, and more

Week 17 of the NFL regular season means that the majority of fantasy football leagues are holding their championship finals. As we fight for fantasy titles, fans get a Saturday slate that features three matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Cardinals vs. Rams game to help make any fantasy lineup […]

Broncos vs. Bengals Saturday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Bo Nix, Joe Burrow, Courtland Sutton, Chase Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and more

As the NFL regular season winds down, we have three Saturday games to enjoy in Week 17. The vast majority of leagues have their championship finals going this week and these Saturday matchups will undoubtedly impact the fate of your league's championship. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Broncos vs. Bengals […]

Chargers vs. Patriots Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - J.K. Dobbins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Hunter Henry

It's time to being home those fantasy football titles! Whether you had studs or duds in games that have already taken place in Week 17, things can always change. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Chargers vs. Patriots game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. […]

Russell Wilson Struggles In Christmas Day Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 23 of 37 pass attempts for 205 scoreless yards and one interception in a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Wilson was responsible for Pittsburgh's lone touchdown of the day, adding 55 rushing yards and a score on six carries. The Steelers struggled to protect Wilson on […]

Lamar Jackson Collects Three Touchdowns Against Texans

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson moved to 2-0 on Christmas Day games after leading the team to a 31-2 blowout over the Houston Texans. The MVP candidate finished the game with 168 yards and two touchdowns on 10-for-15 throwing while adding four carries for 87 yards and another touchdown. The first score of the second […]

Saints Estimate Derek Carr As DNP Wednesday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (left hand) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation. The Saints' didn't hold a practice, but if they had, Carr would not have participated. The veteran quarterback is reportedly still regaining strength in left hand after suffering a fracture against the New York Giants back in Week […]

Tua Tagovailoa Limited As Week 17 Prep Begins

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. While having a quarterback on the injury report isn't necessarily ideal in the fantasy playoffs, managers shouldn't panic. Tagovailoa was limited with the same injury two days in a row last week, but he logged a full practice on Friday and […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Jameis Winston Both Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) and Jameis Winston (right shoulder) were limited participants during practice on Wednesday. The Browns' quarterback problems have been no secret this year, and it now appears that a pair of injuries have further complicated the situation. Thompson-Robinson earned his first start of the season last week, completing 20 of […]

C.J. Stroud Off Target In Big Loss To Ravens

Quarterback C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans delivered a dud in Week 17, finishing 17-for-31 for 185 yards with no touchdowns and an interception as the Houston offense failed to score in a 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The sophomore was off target on a number of throws, and he was done no favors […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Bryce Young, Ameer Abdullah, Chig Okonkwo, Tyjae Spears, Hunter Henry, more

In the infamous words on NSYNC, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you get to celebrate in whatever way you want, with whoever you choose to do so! If you are reading this, you are likely competing for something that not even Santa Claus could put under your tree: a fantasy championship. Congrats if […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2024)

We’ve reached the final two weeks of the regular season. While some teams have already clinched playoff spots, there is still plenty left to play for across the league during Week 17. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who play in a […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperformers (Week 17)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly series, "High-Value Touches and Opportunities," for Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy football season. We're in the fantasy football playoffs, hoping we survive through Week 17 or 18. It's crunch time, and we'll want to pay attention to the news, noise, and trends, especially in the high-value opportunities.  Touchdowns […]

Jalen Hurts Listed As A DNP In Wednesday's Estimated Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (finger, concussion) did not practice in Wednesday's estimated injury report. Hurts exited Sunday's loss against the Washington Commanders early with a concussion and did not return. The 26-year-old is also dealing with a broken finger. He is in concussion protocol and will need to be cleared by Saturday to have […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/26/24)

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. The bowl games will get going over the next week. We promise to have dozens of opt-outs and closer games than the first round of the expanded playoff. If that's your thing, stick around! We kick off with Detroit's Game Above Sports Bowl featuring Pitt and Toledo. […]

Geno Smith A QB2 In Week 17

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith checks in as a QB2 in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Smith has a chance to put up solid numbers against a Bears defense that just got torched by Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions. The Bears have not played particularly well over the second half of the season […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 17 Including Dalton Kincaid, Jalen McMillan, Tyjae Spears, Caleb Williams

Merry Christmas, RotoBallers! Although we are still in the thick of the fantasy football playoffs and have two NFL games to watch, I hope you all get to spend some quality time with your loved ones and have a safe and happy holiday. Although the stock market may be closed for Christmas, the dynasty trade […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 17) - Offensive Line Champs and Chumps

For many, Week 17 signals the end of the fantasy season. There is no better way to sweat out a fantasy championship with all 32 teams active and playing games over five of the next seven days. Football fans will be treated to two games on Christmas, a Thursday Night Football matchup, three games on […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 17

Week 16 brought serious offensive output courtesy of solid quarterback play. Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, and Jared Goff led the league. We are a mere two weeks away from the playoffs, and the power rankings are starting to take real shape. The final two weeks of the season should bring more electric play. Several teams […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Bryce Young, Deebo Samuel, Olamide Zaccheaus, Kayshon Boutte, Dalton Schultz

We've reached Week 17, the end of the line for most of your fantasy leagues. The championship is up for grabs. Will it be yours? This is when you'd ideally like to play all your star players who have helped you get this far, but injuries can happen at any time, so you might be […]

Seahawks vs. Bears TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Geno Smith, Zach Charbonnet, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, D'Andre Swift

We made it to the last Thursday Night Football game of the year! In most fantasy football leagues, this is the last week and just the championship matchup remains. The Christmas Day games and Thursday Night Football kick off an incredible slate of games. While the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears […]

Christmas Day Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Joe Mixon

Happy Holiday and welcome to a new NFL experiment: Wednesday games on Christmas day! For fantasy football, these two games come at a very unusual time as they fall on championship week for most leagues. In addition, the two games feature four of the top five teams in the AFC at the moment and offer […]

Joe Burrow Limited On Tuesday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Burrow has been on the injury report with the wrist injury throughout the season. He has also been limited with the knee injury for the past several weeks. As such, his limited participation on Tuesday is not concerning. Burrow is amid one […]

Lamar Jackson Ready To Make An MVP Statement On Christmas

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has come out of the team's Week 14 bye with a vengeance after posting big-time performances against the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, in a short week, he goes up against the Houston Texans who allow 17.4 fantasy points per game (12th most) to opposing quarterbacks. The last […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Chiefs vs. Steelers Christmas Day Showdown (Week 17)

Welcome back and Merry Christmas, Rotoballers! We have a fun Christmas Day showdown here between two teams that could meet in the AFC playoffs in a few weeks, as Patrick Mahomes and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) head to the Steel City to take on Russell Wilson and the Steelers (10-5).  Thanks to […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 17? Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce

The 2024 fantasy football season wraps up in Week 17 with an exciting set of games on Christmas Day. The day starts with a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers. With many fantasy football championships being decided in Week 17, setting the ideal lineup is more important than ever. Should fantasy […]

Justin Fields Questionable For Christmas Day Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (abdomen) was limited in practice the last two days and is listed as questionable to play on Christmas Day on Wednesday versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Fields did not suit up for the Saturday loss to the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 16, but he could return as Russell Wilson's […]

Aaron Rodgers Expects To Play In Week 17

According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) said that he "feels pretty good" and that he is "going to play" on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year suffered what he deems an "MCL issue" during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy managers should […]

Spencer Rattler Will Start Until Derek Carr Returns

According to Mike Triplett of New Orleans Football, head coach Darren Rizzi confirmed that rookie Spencer Rattler would be the team's starting quarterback if Derek Carr (hand) is unable to play this weekend. Carr has missed the previous two games due to a hand injury but has expressed that he wants to return to the […]

D.J. Humphries Ruled Out For Week 17

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out left tackle D.J. Humphries (hamstring) for Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Humphries will now miss his third-straight contest due to a left hamstring strain. This week he was unable to practice and may face an uphill battle to return in Week […]

Mason Rudolph Starting In Week 17

According to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the Tennessee Titans are expected to give Mason Rudolph his second-straight start on Sunday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rudolph replaced Will Levis during their Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and got the starting nod last weekend against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite losing this past […]