Patrick Mahomes Off The Injury Report, Ready For Matchup In The Steel City

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is off the injury report and ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day in Week 17. Mahomes was listed on the injury report with an ankle injury but practiced fully all week and has been removed ahead of the matchup. The 29-year-old had a good game against […]

Olu Fashanu Heading To Injured Reserve, Needs Foot Surgery

New York Jets rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu (foot) is heading to Injured Reserve and will have season-ending foot surgery after getting hurt in the Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. More specifically, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Fashanu is dealing with a plantar-fascia injury. The 22-year-old first-rounder out of […]

Kenny Pickett Undergoes X-Rays On His Ribs

Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) underwent X-rays on his ribs after the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders. Pickett was forced into action on Sunday when starter Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion and didn't return to the game. The 26-year-old former Steeler went 14-for-24 for 143 yards with a touchdown and […]

Drew Lock To Start Against Colts

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) will start again in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Lock made the start in the blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, but his availability was in question for this week after he underwent an MRI exam […]

Paris Johnson Jr., Jonah Williams Out For Week 17

Arizona Cardinals left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) and right tackle Jonah Williams (knee) have both already been ruled out for Saturday's Week 17 divisional clash against the Los Angeles Rams. Johnson will miss his second straight game, while Williams will sit out on Saturday night after injuring his knee in the overtime loss to […]

Aaron Rodgers In Danger Of Missing Week 17

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) is uncertain to play in Week 17 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday due to a knee injury he suffered in the Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said he's betting on Rodgers to play, but he's not […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 17

Welcome to Championship Week to those who have made it. It's been a long, grueling season, but you made it. Congratulations! There is just one more victory that stands between you and your ultimate goal. You'll be forever cemented as a champion with just one more win. The rules are pretty simple when it comes […]

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

Merry Christmas, RotoBallers! We have a banger of a Christmas slate as the teams that just played Saturday night switch up their matchups, and this one is a big one. The AFC North is still up for grabs, making this a huge one for the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) as they take on the Houston Texans […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings (2024) - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Kareem Hunt, Tyjae Spears, Patrick Taylor Jr., Jalen McMillan, Dalton Schultz

Fantasy championship week is finally here, the moment fantasy managers have grinded all season to get to. At RotoBaller HQ, we have worked hard all season to help you prepare for this week, and we are back with our Week 17 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help secure a fantasy championship. Use […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 17 Christmas Day Slate

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 17 Christmas Day Slate! The 2024 NFL season has reached the best time of year, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of the […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Bryce Young, Trey Benson, Jalen McMillan, Dalton Schultz, Chig Okonkwo, more

Welcome to our Week 17 fantasy football waiver wire pickups article for the 2024 season. There is officially one week left. We are in Championship Week. There's no more hoarding handcuffs or anything like that. They don't matter anymore. The rules change completely in Championship Week. You should be focused on setting the most potent […]

Top Week 17 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Anthony Richardson, Bo Nix, Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Bryce Young, more

Fantasy managers who rode Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen throughout the season and into the playoffs were certainly disappointed by their production in Week 16. Many managers were likely knocked out of the playoffs thanks to their underwhelming fantasy performances due to injuries and ineffectiveness. Still, some awesome quarterback performances could have swung fantasy matchups. […]

Christmas Day Slate DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks (2024): Lamar Jackson, Nico Collins, Derrick Henry, and more

Merry Christmas, RotoBallers! I can't believe we've already reached Week 17. This year the NFL is sliding down the chimney and gifting us two awesome matchups for this special holiday slate that features the Ravens vs. Texans and Steelers vs. Chiefs. The Christmas Day slate figures to be a unique animal, as we're likely to […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17 (2024)

If you're still reading fantasy football content going into Week 17 then you're either part of the community's elite, very close to a title, or a glutton for punishment. Whether you are flush with cash or rubbing pennies together, we're here for the championship push with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 17 Updates for Jalen Hurts, Jalen Tolbert, James Conner, Drake London, Tank Dell, Kenneth Walker III, George Pickens

Here it is folks, the moment we've all been waiting for. Fantasy championship week is finally here (in most leagues), and I'm here to congratulate you if you've made it this far! Week 16 was a solid week, and the number of fantasy-relevant injuries went down significantly compared to Week 15. But of course, there […]

Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Week 17 Outlooks for Jayden Daniels, Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson, and More

The final week of the fantasy playoffs is here, and if you're still reading this, it likely means that you've advanced to the championship game in your fantasy league. Congratulations! Here in Week 17, we have all of the important games spread out over five different days, so get ready to buckle up and ride […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Trey Benson, Raheem Mostert, Audric Estime, Marquise Brown, Chig Okonkwo, Jalen McMillan, Bryce Young

The time has officially come! It's championship week in the majority of fantasy football leagues. The waiver wire is only useful for one more slate of games, so all of these potential deeper waiver wire adds for Week 17 could reasonably enter your lineup. Even if you're the overwhelming favorite to win your championship, be […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2024)

Week 16 saw some pretty good quarterback play as fantasy managers looked to punch a ticket to the fantasy championship. Heading into Sunday Night Football, 15 quarterbacks have already produced 21 or more fantasy points. Unfortunately, Jalen Hurts, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, and Tua Tagovailoa finished with fewer than 15 fantasy points on the day. […]

Spencer Rattler Commits Two Turnovers In MNF Loss

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler went 15-for-30 for 153 passing yards and added 28 yards on five rushes in Monday's 34-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Rattler also threw an interception and lost a fumble in the defeat, which had the dubious distinction of being the NFL's first shutout of the 2024 season. […]

Caleb Williams Looks To Build Off High-Scoring Performance

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is coming off a high-scoring fantasy performance and will look to remain a fringe QB1 option heading into Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams benefitted from some garbage-time production on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, finishing Week 16 with 334 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one turnover, as […]

Russell Wilson Difficult To Trust Against Chiefs

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been the QB20 in fantasy since Week 14 and faces a tough challenge on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City has surrendered the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks over the past eight weeks. On a positive note for Wilson, Pittsburgh's top receiver George […]

182 Yards Passing And A Score For Jordan Love in Week 16 Win

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was quiet and didn't have to do a lot of heavy lifting as the Packers blanked the New Orleans Saints 34-0 in Week 16. Love was 16-of-28 passing for 182 yards and one touchdown; a two-yard strike to Dontayvion Wicks to kick off the scoring for the Packers in […]

Jimmie Ward Out For The Year, Shaq Mason Week-To-Week

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Monday that safety Jimmie Ward (foot) will miss the rest of the year, while offensive guard Shaq Mason (knee) is considered week-to-week. Ward was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a foot injury in Saturday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that will require season-ending surgery. M.J. […]

Giants Haven't Made Decision On QB Starter In Week 17

With quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) banged up again, the New York Giants have not made a decision on who will start on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. Head coach Brian Daboll said that Lock went for an MRI exam on his right shoulder on Monday. "We'll see where he's at," Daboll said. […]

Aaron Rodgers Open To Taking Pay Cut, Mentoring A Rookie

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday that he's open to taking a pay cut and is also willing to mentor a rookie if he continues to play in 2025. However, Rodgers also said that he remains undecided on whether he will continue his playing career. The Jets […]

Justin Fields Limited On Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (abdomen) was limited during Monday's practice session. This comes after Fields sat out of Saturday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He picked up an abdomen injury in Week 15 and appears to still be dealing with the issue. The absence of Fields doesn't mean much considering he has barely played […]

Cardinals Won't Rest Kyler Murray In Final Two Games

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that the team will not rest quarterback Kyler Murray in either of the final two games of the season despite being officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday. The Cardinals have two divisional games remaining, at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 on Saturday night and at […]

Trent Williams Won't Return For Final Two Games

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on a conference call with the media on Monday that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will miss the team's final two games of the regular season. Williams hasn't played since Week 11 and will end up missing the final seven games of the 2024 campaign due […]

Decent Matchup, But Bad Circumstances For C.J. Stroud

On one hand, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has a nice matchup on Christmas Day against a Baltimore Ravens passing defense that has struggled this year. But on the other, the circumstances surrounding the second-year quarterback leave a lot to be desired. Two of his top three receivers in Tank Dell (knee) and Stefon Diggs […]

Florio's Football Show: Jalen McMillan, Adam Thielen, Bryce Young, Michael Carter and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 17! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]