OwnersBox Week 17 NFL Lineup Picks: Contest of the Week

Welcome back RotoBallers! The NFL season continues in Week 17 and we have a wonderful salary cap contest for you over at OwnersBox! In case you're not yet familiar, OwnersBox is a fantastic new weekly fantasy sports platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season, including the big […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Officially A DNP Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) was officially listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice. Garoppolo is dealing with a Grade 3 sprain of his right thumb and also has a small fracture in there, but there's a chance he'll be able to give it a go in Week 17 against the Houston Texans. […]

Drew Lock Limited, Teddy Bridgewater Still Not Practicing

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, while Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) remained out with a concussion. Although Lock is dealing with a new injury, he's expected to get the start for the second straight week after Bridgewater suffered a scary head injury in Week 15. In his […]

Lamar Jackson Limited In Practice Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, but he was noticeably limping. It's good news that Jackson is back on the practice field and trending in the right direction for a return to action in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams, but his status will […]

Limited Practice For Jalen Hurts Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) was limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Hurts continues to manage an ankle injury that caused him to miss only one game, but he should be fine to play in Week 17 against the Washington Football Team. Just two weeks ago, Hurts threw for 297 […]

Cam Robinson Lands On COVID-19 List

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed left tackle Cam Robinson, wide receiver/kick returner Jaydon Mickens and linebacker Dylan Moses on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, bringing the team's total to 25 players on the list. The Jaguars took a big hit last Sunday when starting running back James Robinson tore his Achilles, and now the Jacksonville offense […]

Taylor Lewan Activated From COVID-19 List

The Tennessee Titans activated left tackle Taylor Lewan (back) from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, and he was able to practice in full. Lewan was placed on the COVID list following last Thursday's win over the San Francisco 49ers, but he won't be required to miss a game under the league's new protocols. It's good […]

Justin Fields Off To A Good Start This Week

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields (ankle) put in a limited practice on Wednesday after he was inactive last week. Andy Dalton (groin) also practiced in full, meaning that it's unlikely we'll see Nick Foles make a second straight start despite leading the team to a comeback win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Ruled Out Retirement After This Year

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't ruling out retirement after this season. "I'm just enjoying this season for this season, and playing next year will definitely be in the thought process," Rodgers said. It's possible that Rodgers could hang up his cleats and walk off into the sunset if he wins his second Super […]

Taysom Hill Activated From COVID-19 List

The New Orleans Saints activated quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian and linebacker Demario Davis from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Rookie Ian Book was forced to make his first career NFL start on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins and predictably face-planted against a really good Dolphins defense. Hill's return as the starting QB […]

Jared Goff Still Dealing With Knee Injury

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (knee) said that he's still dealing with a knee injury that he suffered at the end of the first half in the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Goff was out in Week 16 due to COVID-19, but he's off the list and missed practice on Wednesday with his […]

Sam Darnold Will Start For Panthers On Sunday

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced that quarterback Sam Darnold would start on Sunday over Cam Newton. Darnold started the year on a hot streak, but he really faceplanted before injuring his scapula and going on Injured Reserve. However, Carolina's offense has looked no better with Newton and P.J. Walker. You certainly don't want […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has A Chance To Play

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) feels better than he did a few days ago and seems to have a shot to play on Sunday. It should be noted that "having a shot to play" is not a ringing endorsement, but it appears that the veteran will try to be ready on Sunday, which […]

Eagles Activate Andre Dillard, Ryan Kerrigan

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting some notable names back on both sides of the ball from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, as they activated offensive tackles Le'Raven Clark and Andre Dillard and defensive ends Tarron Jackson and Ryan Kerrigan. Dillard has missed the team's last two games, and he will return as the primary backup […]

Jets Get Robert Saleh Back From COVID-19 List

The New York Jets activated head coach Robert Saleh from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, so he will be back on the sidelines to coach the team in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Saleh spent seven days in quarantine after testing positive for the virus on Dec. 22. Interim coach Ron Middleton, usually […]

Drew Lock Expected To Start For Teddy Bridgewater Again

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start a second straight game in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with Teddy Bridgewater (head) still in the league's concussion protocol, according to a source. The Broncos are being smart with Bridgewater, especially since they are unlikely to make the playoffs after losing three of […]

Colts Get Two Offensive Guards Back

The Indianapolis Colts activated offensive guards Mark Glowinski and Quenton Nelson, defensive end Kemoko Turay, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and tight end Farrod Green from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's great news for both the Colts offensive line and their defense as they head into an important AFC matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders this […]

Carson Wentz Will Start If He Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Carson Wentz will start on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders if he clears the COVID-19 protocols on his fifth day on Sunday. Wentz tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but under the new league rules, he can come […]

Michael Florio's Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Dare Ogunbowale, Trey Lance, Isaiah McKenzie, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Championship week is here. This is the reason we study all summer long, set waivers and lineups and live and die with our team each week – all is done in the quest to bring home a title. If you are still reading this you are either in the title game or maybe just a […]

Lamar Jackson Trending Towards Returning On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he is "hopeful" quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) will return on Sunday. Jackson is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, which is a great first step; however, if Jackson does miss the game, backup Tyler Huntley figures to be activated from the COVID-19 list on Thursday, so […]

Sam Ehlinger Will Start If Carson Wentz Is Out

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich reiterated on Wednesday that Sam Ehlinger will start at quarterback if Carson Wentz is not off the COVID-IR in time for Sunday's game. Reich admitted to talking to Philip Rivers, but the popular story about Rivers coming out of retirement to play seems to be more fiction than reality. […]

Mike Glennon And Jake Fromm Could Both Play On Sunday

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said both Mike Glennon and Jake Fromm could see reps at quarterback on Sunday against the Bears. While many beat writers suggest that Glennon should get the start and see the bulk of the work, neither quarterback is playable, even in two-quarterback leagues, given the uncertainty of their […]

Offensive Outliers From Week 16 - Coaching Matters

We now enter the 16th week of this series, where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 16, we saw stat lines such as the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver room combining for 404 receiving yards, the Houston Texans running back room […]

Fantasy Football Champs and Chumps - Offensive Line Analysis for Week 17

For most fantasy gamers, Week 17 represents a shot at the elusive league championship. The teams that have made it this far have been able to adjust on the fly due to injuries, COVID outbreaks, and constantly updating information to have a chance to earn bragging rights for a wild 2021 season. However, the work […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17

Welcome to the fantasy football playoff finals! Congratulations to all of those that made it to the big dance! Last week, we highlighted Ronald Jones II, Devin Singletary, and Isaiah McKenzie as risers and Myles Gaskin, Jerry Jeudy, and AJ Dillon as fallers. Some other calls didn't quite work out, particularly Tyler Johnson as one […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football (12/29/21) and Spread Picks

We now have college football every day until January 2, and not just one game per day like last week. Most wonderful time of the year, indeed! We were supposed to have four games tonight, but COVID is claiming some bowl games as their own, so who knows? Right now we still have three games […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

This year, Week 17 doesn't mark the end of the NFL regular season. It does signify the championship round in most fantasy football leagues, though. In what can only be deemed typical for 2021, several high-profile players sat out the past weekend due to COVID and wreaked havoc on fantasy lineups. The coming week is […]

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

Welcome to the championship week(s) my esteemed RotoBallers! We've been put through the wringer to get here, but kudos to those of you who persevered and pushed through the injuries and COVID-induced chaos to have a chance at the title. You can't take FAAB with you, so flex that muscle when making adds here. As […]

Patriots Place Brian Hoyer On COVID-19 List

The New England Patriots placed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Hopefully rookie Mac Jones wasn't around Hoyer leading up to his positive test this week. Hoyer has played in parts of four games behind Jones this year, going 6-for-7 for 164 yards and one touchdown, but there's a good chance […]

NFL Adopts New Quarantine Rules For COVID-19

The NFL and NFL Players Association adopted the new CDC guidelines that reduce the quarantine time to five days from 10 days for all COVID-19-positive players who are asymptomatic, including those that are unvaccinated, according to sources. The NFL has endured a huge COVID surge in the last few weeks and have already altered their […]