Has Derek Carr Been Benched? Should I Pick Up Jarrett Stidham? Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

With Week 17 of the NFL season serving as "Championship Week" for the vast majority of fantasy leagues, managers must stay on top of breaking news. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has disappointed in 2022, as the Raiders have managed just a 6-9 record with Carr at the helm. Has Derek Carr been benched? […]

Colt McCoy Will Start In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (concussion) will start in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran quarterback missed the Christmas day matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos. Trace McSorley started last week for the Cardinals, throwing for 217 yards and an interception […]

Raiders Benching Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been benched. The Raiders will start Jarrett Stidham Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Las Vegas entered the year with high expectations. Unfortunately, they've fallen extremely short of them. While their playoff chances are slim, the Raiders are mathematically still in the mix for a wild card spot. […]

Tom Brady A Solid Option In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady continued the team's pass-heavy approach on Sunday, throwing the football 48 times. The GOAT completed 32 of those attempts for 281 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' Week 16 win over the Cardinals. Although Brady and the Bucs have struggled to score points this season, they […]

Is Jalen Hurts Healthy Or Injured? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

With "Championship Week" upon us, fantasy managers must stay on top of key injury situations ahead of Week 17. One important injury that many fantasy GMs are monitoring closely is the status of Philadelphia Eagles star QB Jalen Hurts. Hurts missed last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys with an injury to his throwing shoulder. […]

Jalen Hurts Unlikely To Play In Week 17?

ESPN.com's Dan Graziano doesn't think the Philadelphia Eagles gave any real consideration to let quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, and Graziano would be surprised if Hurts plays in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints. The real decision could end up being whether to let him play in […]

Should I Pickup Baker Mayfield For Fantasy Football Week 17? Waiver Wire Outlook

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a wild season. A year ago, the former Oklahoma star was considered the franchise quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. However, after the team acquired Deshaun Watson, they shipped Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers. Unfortunately, the veteran quarterback struggled with the Panthers, averaging only 10.5 fantasy points per […]

Ryan Jensen Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially designated center Ryan Jensen (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. His return won't be immediate, but it's a good sign for Tampa's offensive line nonetheless. Jensen suffered a serious knee injury in training camp during the summer and hasn't played at all in […]

Lane Johnson To Put Off Surgery

After consulting with numerous experts, including Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson (groin) will put off surgery on his torn adductor muscle and will rehab for two or three weeks and will attempt to play in the postseason, according to sources. The recovery time for surgery is 10 […]

Jaguars Won't Rest Players In Week 18

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he won't rest players in Week 18 against the Tennessee Titans next week unless they are injured. "There is never a meaningless game. Never, ever, ever," Pederson said. This could very well be a mute point, as the final regular season game against the Titans could decide who […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Concussion Confirmed

Doctors have confirmed that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) suffered a concussion in the Christmas Day loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa has been feeling "better than yesterday." Tagovailoa didn't show any symptoms of a concussion during or after the Week 16 game, but he self […]

Is Mike White Healthy Or Injured? Should I Start Mike White In Week 17? Fantasy Football Injury Update

If there's ever a week to stay on top of injuries, this is it. Week 17 of the NFL season serves as "Championship Week" for almost all fantasy leagues and every decision is crucial to managers at this point. New York Jets quarterback Mike White has missed the team's last two games with a rib […]

Teddy Bridgewater In Line To Start Against Patriots

With Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) in the concussion protocol for the second time this year, head coach Mike McDaniel said on Wednesday that backup Teddy Bridgewater is in line to start in Week 17 against the New England Patriots. Tagovailoa's second concussion comes at a bad time with the Dolphins fighting for a […]

Carson Wentz To Start Over Taylor Heinicke In Week 17

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has decided that quarterback Carson Wentz will start in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, according to sources. Taylor Heinicke will head back to the bench. Wentz broke his right ring finger in October and lost the starting job to Heinicke when he returned from Injured Reserve, but the […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled on the Christmas Day game against Green Bay, throwing three straight interceptions to choke away a shot at winning the game.  Tagovailoa entered concussion protocol on Monday, raising concerns about his integrity in reporting symptoms. Tagovailoa has been at the center of discussions regarding concussions this season after re-entering […]

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

For many, Week 17 signals the end of the fantasy season. The fantasy managers who are reading this likely have a big matchup on the horizon as they attempt to secure an elusive fantasy championship. Week 16 was a rough one for offensive lines across the league, specifically at the right tackle position. The Bengals […]

Baker Mayfield (QB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team & 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The former number-one draft pick appeared to be at a true crossroads in his career when he was waived by the lowly Carolina Panthers less than a month ago. Mayfield has responded surprisingly well to his release from Carolina. Since […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For QBs: Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Ryan Tannehill, Mike White, Colt McCoy

There are still a ton of starting quarterbacks dealing with injuries in the NFL and fantasy managers in the title game will have to keep posted on their latest updates. Since Superflex leagues have become popular, high-end studs and mid-level QB2 greatly affect Week 17 start-or-sit decisions. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as […]

Gardner Minshew (QB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The former starting QB for the Jacksonville Jaguars proved himself to be one of the better backup quarterback options in the NFL with his Week 16 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. Minshew completed 24 of 40 pass attempts for 355 yards and […]

Mike White (QB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team & 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After being sidelined for the last two weeks with a rib injury, New York Jets quarterback Mike White is set to return for a Week 17 date with the Seattle Seahawks. White will once again replace Zach Wilson under center. […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17

Week 16, or what many consider "the semifinals of the fantasy football playoffs," is now officially in the books. We have a lot of good (and new) information we can use to help make decisions as we head into Week 17, "championship week." In this weekly column, we'll be looking at players whose arrows may […]

Should I Drop Derek Carr? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Las Vegas Raiders, sitting at 6-9, have disappointed in Josh McDaniels' inaugural season as the organization's head coach. McDaniels and the Raiders' underwhelming year has been slightly overshadowed by the utter failure of the Denver Broncos this year. Derek Carr, supplied with former college teammate Davante Adams, has produced a lackluster season of his […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/28/22)

I told you bowl season was picking up! We have four more games starting in the early afternoon and keeping us occupied until midnight on the East Coast. Be up for all of it! I know I will be! We start off in Annapolis with Duke taking on Central Florida in the Military Bowl. Next […]

Dak Prescott Looking For Another QB1 Game In Week 17

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is set for another strong fantasy performance in a Week 17 game against the Tennessee Titans. Prescott threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns in Week 16, and could be facing some Titans backup in a game that can't affect their playoff odds. While the Cowboys may run the ball […]

Week 17 TNF NFL Pick Em Selections for No House Advantage - 12/29

Hello everybody, Happy Holidays and welcome! We're in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. Our friends over at No House Advantage have some great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Thursday Night Football this week features the Tennesse Titans hosting the Dallas Cowboys. No House Advantage is a unique DFS prop […]

Cowboys vs. Titans Start 'Em, Sit 'Em; Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott, Dalton Schultz, Hassan Haskins, Noah Brown, Michael Gallup

Semi-final week has come and gone. I hope you all found a way to bring some luck to your fantasy teams over the holidays because fantasy performances were a minefield.  With fantasy stalwarts Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, Justin Herbert, Justin Fields, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, and Rhamondre Stevenson all having brutal weeks, a lot […]

Tua Tagovailoa Showed No Symptoms Of A Concussion

NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills said on Tuesday that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) showed zero injury behaviors and reported zero symptoms "that would have triggered the (league's concussion) protocol" during the Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. However, head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa had […]

Is Lamar Jackson Healthy Or Injured? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Staying on top of injuries ahead of Week 17 is crucial, as most fantasy leagues are holding their championship finals this week. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed the squad's last three games with a sprained PCL. Is Lamar Jackson healthy or injured? What is his fantasy football injury outlook for Week 17?Be sure […]

Should I Pick Up Gardner Minshew For Fantasy Football Week 17? Waiver Wire Outlook

Week 17 of the NFL season serves as a "make or break" proposition for most fantasy managers, as the vast majority of leagues are holding their championship finals this week. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew was pressed into action in place of incumbent starter Jalen Hurts last week against the Dallas Cowboys. What did Minshew […]

Broncos Believe Russell Wilson Is Fixable

Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner said on Tuesday that he has faith that general manager George Paton and quarterback Russell Wilson can turn things around after a miserable 2022 season. Wilson's lucrative long-term deal makes moving on from him next year prohibitive -- cutting him after June 1 would carry a $39 million […]