Sam Darnold Lights It Up With Five TDs In Win Over Falcons

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards and five touchdowns in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He rushed four times for seven yards and completed his third straight outing with no turnovers. The USC product came out hot in this one, pushing the ball deep early and […]

Ben Bartch Questionable To Return In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers offensive guard Ben Bartch (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Chicago Bears. The 49ers offensive line allows only 2.1 sacks per contest. With San Francisco banged up on the offensive side of the ball, another injury isn't good news, especially with Trent Williams (ankle) and Aaron Banks (concussion) […]

Derek Carr Evaluated For Hand Injury, Potential Concussion

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (right hand, head) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 14 win over the New York Giants and did not return. The veteran quarterback took a hit and landed awkwardly after one of his rushing attempts. He was quickly taken to the locker room for evaluation, and Ross […]

Aidan O'Connell Carted Off Sunday, Won't Return

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was placed in an air cast and carted to the locker room during the third quarter. At the time of his departure, O'Connell had completed 11 of his 19 pass attempts for […]

Jedrick Wills Jr. Lands On IR, Likely Ending season

The Cleveland Browns have placed left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (foot) on injured reserve. He is now slated to miss at least four games; if he misses the minimum amount of time, he could return for just one game (the Browns' season finale in Baltimore). Most likely, the Browns will just shut Wills down for […]

49ers Still Plan To Give Brock Purdy An Extension

Despite a season that hasn't gone as planned in 2024, the San Francisco 49ers still plan to lock in quarterback Brock Purdy on a long-term extension for 2025 and beyond this offseason. Injuries have mostly been to blame for San Fran's 5-7 record, as their offensive line has endured some key injuries, while receiver Brandon […]

Terron Armstead Active Against Jets Sunday

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is officially active for Sunday's Week 14 game against the New York Jets. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction entering this weekend. The 33-year-old has been a staple of the Miami offensive line when healthy, proving key blocking for Tua Tagovailoa, […]

Russell Wilson Likely To Return To Steelers In 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson took over as the starter in Week 7 and has not looked back. Wilson has looked good under center with 1,626 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions across six games. Wilson is coming off a 414-yard performance against the Cincinnati Bengals last week. It appears Wilson has played […]

Chargers vs. Chiefs Sunday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Ladd McConkey, DeAndre Hopkins, Travis Kelce and more

With the fantasy football playoffs looming, we have an excellent matchup for Sunday Night Football between two of the league's most interesting teams, as the Chiefs and Chargers meet in an AFC West divisional clash. The common theme in Kansas City is how the Chiefs have underperformed in 2024, yet Patrick Mahomes and company stand […]

Jets Likely To Draft Quarterback In 2025

The New York Jets' quarterback saga continues as the team reportedly plans to draft a QB in next year's NFL draft. Current quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said he wants to play next season, but his return to the Jets seems unlikely at this point. The Jets don't exactly have anyone waiting in the wings with […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 14 (Sunday Morning Updates): Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Breece Hall, Malik Nabers, Bucky Irving, Ladd McConkey, and more

Heading into Week 14 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 14 as of Sunday, December 8, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]

Vikings, Sam Darnold Have Not Discussed Long-Term Deal

The Minnesota Vikings have not engaged in long-term extension talks with quarterback Sam Darnold, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Darnold was brought in last offseason as a bridge quarterback, but he has been a pleasant surprise, completing 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,952 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while leading the Vikings to […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Chargers vs. Chiefs SNF Showdown (Week 14)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an AFC West showdown tonight as Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) head to Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (11-1). A win tonight all but wraps up the race for the division title, but the Chargers will want to make up some ground […]

Quarterback Matchups to Target in Week 14 - Sam Darnold, Will Levis, Aidan O'Connell, Derek Carr

The quarterback position brings a high degree of variability week-to-week. Picking a good quarterback only to see him drop a dud can easily sink your games in DFS. There are consistently undervalued QBs each week, though, and diving into stats, trends, and specific matchup data with opposing defenses can give you an edge. Being able […]

Cooper Rush Has High Ceiling In Week 14

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has been up-and-down since stepping in for Dak Prescott (hamstring) in Week 9. Rush has generally performed well in softer matchups, and he has a very soft one on Monday night as the Cowboys take on the Cincinnati Bengals' 30th-ranked pass defense. While playing him in formats that only utilize […]

Week 14 NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Daily Fantasy Football Picks Include Josh Allen, Matt Stafford, Puka Nacua, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jalen Hurts

Welcome to Week 14 of NFL DFS stacks for DraftKings and FanDuel. It's Week 14 of the NFL season, and I can't believe how fast the season has flown by! We had an amazing Thursday night game between the Packers and Lions, my Commanders finally have a bye, and Mike McCarthy might stick around after […]

Aidan O'Connell Cleared From Illness, Will Start Against Buccaneers

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (illness) missed practice on Thursday due to an illness, but he returned to a full practice on Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. In his first start since returning from a fractured thumb, O'Connell surprised in the […]

Falcons Keeping Faith In Kirk Cousins

Despite his poor play recently, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has made it clear that he is standing by quarterback Kirk Cousins as the starter, even after Cousins tossed four interceptions in the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Cousins has played poorly in recent weeks, but The Athletic's Dianna Russini has […]

Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

The quarterback position can be a tough one in regards to choosing who to start. QB scoring can be highly variable and dependent on matchups and injuries on both sides of the ball. Sometimes, even quarterbacks who have great games can regress massively, and it's important to break things down to understand why. Let's look […]

Patrick Mahomes To Face Division Rival In Week 14

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night in Week 14. The veteran quarterback passed for 306 yards and a touchdown in last week's close victory against another divisional opponent, the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders brought the ball within field goal range and had a chance to […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 14 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Braelon Allen, Parker Washington, Isaac Guerendo, Noah Gray

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 14 fantasy football lineup spotlights, where we discuss key starters and tough calls for Week 14 fantasy lineups. Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights are an essential weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, he focuses on players to choose as starting options when you are […]

Week 14 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Russell Wilson, Will Levis, Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Brock Purdy, Derek Carr

Quarterbacks can have week-winning spike performances, and starting one of those signal callers this week is important for fantasy football playoff positioning. If you need help finding the top QB option, we're here to assist with our updated Week 14 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson, Will […]

Mac Jones Difficult To Trust Against Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones performed well in relief of Trevor Lawrence but could struggle once again in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. Despite the Titans being one of the worst teams in the NFL, they have a solid pass defense, meaning they could make things difficult for Jones and the Jaguars passing attack. […]

Will Levis A Fine Streamer For Week 14 Vs. The Jaguars

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis faces the reeling Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend in a divisional battle. The young quarterback has shown marked improvement since returning from injury, finishing as a top-20 quarterback each of the past four weeks, including one top-10 finish. The bar was extremely low for the Kentucky product, as he had failed […]

Buy Low, Sell High Week 14 Fantasy Trade Value Recommendations - Sam Darnold, Khalil Shakir, Tyreek Hill, more

Week 14 is one of the most critical weeks of the fantasy football season, as it's the final week before most fantasy playoffs kick off. With most trade deadlines already behind us, the focus now shifts to making the right start/sit decisions, especially when a win is needed to secure your playoff spot. The pressure […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 14 - Geno Smith, Keenan Allen, Evan Engram, and more

With six teams on bye in Week 14, fantasy managers are navigating a perilous minefield. Options are limited, playoff spots are on the line, and every lineup decision carries heightened stakes. This isn’t the time for blind loyalty or playing it safe with big names. You need calculated choices—and that’s where this analysis comes in. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 14 Updates For Bucky Irving, DK Metcalf, Malik Nabers, Mike Evans, Breece Hall

It's desperation time for fantasy leagues that are down to the final week of the regular season. Week 14 has quite a few obstacles to overcome: six teams are on a bye, time is running out, and waiver wires are thinning quickly as managers monitor injuries to starting-caliber players like Malik Nabers, Breece Hall, Bucky […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/7/24)

We only have one college football slate left that is larger than this one (December 28). Let's enjoy these before they get smaller and more difficult to navigate. We start off with the Battle of the Bricks Part 2 in Detroit for the MAC Championship. We get Iowa State and Arizona State from Jerry World […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 14 Includes Blake Corum, Trey Benson, Kenneth Gainwell, Cam Akers, Devaughn Vele, and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Week 14 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Will Levis, Isaac Guerendo, Justin Jefferson, and more

Hi RotoBallers, and welcome back to our DraftKings Main Slate article. I suppose the elephant in the room is the fact that six teams are on byes this week, which forces us to make some tough choices when constructing DFS lineups for this slate. I also think you'll find that this week's article features some […]