Matt Ryan In The Low-End QB1 Range Against Tampa Bay

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will take on the Buccaneers for the second time in the last three weeks. Ryan comes into the season finale having thrown for at least 300 yards and two touchdowns in each of his last two games- as he prepares to face the league's 22nd-ranked pass defense. Tampa Bay's defense […]

Alex Smith Taking First-Team Repetitions

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) is taking first-team repetitions at practice on Thursday in individual drills, which is a good sign for his availability in a must-win game in Week 17 against the division-rival Eagles on Sunday night. Smith has missed the last two games and was held out of practice on Wednesday, […]

Derek Carr A QB2 Option In Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has QB2 potential in the regular season finale against the Broncos. Carr did not have a great game in his first meeting against the Broncos, but that was largely due to the Raiders defense dominating the game and Carr not needing to throw. The Broncos Defense ranks 22nd against […]

Daniel Jones' Mobility Limited

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle, hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday for the first time in more than a month, but he's been playing through a left ankle sprain and right hamstring strain. "I've played from the pocket the past couple weeks, and I expect to continue to do that until I'm healthy," […]

Andrew Whitworth Won't Play Against Cardinals

Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowl left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) was cleared to return to practice this week after being on Injured Reserve, but he won't play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Cardinals. If the Rams win and advance to the postseason, Whitworth could be ready to play. The 39-year-old veteran […]

John Wolford Making The Start In Week 17

With Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) out after having surgery to fix a broken and dislocated thumb he suffered in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks, former AAF QB John Wolford will see his first snaps in the NFL in a win-and-in Week 17 matchup against the Cardinals. The Wake Forest product […]

Drew Lock Has Chance For One Final Good Impression

The jury is still out on Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock with one game remaining in his first full year as the starting QB. While general manager John Elway saw some positives in the second-year signal-caller's development in 2020, there have been plenty of negatives, too. Lock has 19 turnovers (15 interceptions, four fumbles lost) […]

Alex Smith, Antonio Gibson, Terry McLaurin Miss Practice

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf), rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) and wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) all missed practice on Wednesday. Backup QB Taylor Heinicke took the first-team repetitions with Smith out. Washington has been optimistic about Smith the last two weeks, but he didn't play in Week 16 and is questionable […]

Teddy Bridgewater Not A Starting Option

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is not a starting option this week against the Saints. The QB has only thrown for one touchdown and one pick total in the past three games and only posted 197 yards last week. The Saints are quite stingy against fantasy quarterbacks, so Bridgewater is not a starting option in […]

Andy Dalton Makes For A Decent QB2 Option In Week 17

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton ended up as the overall QB3 last week with 377 passing yards and three touchdowns, but that was his first QB1 performance of the season. Dalton has developed a decent enough fantasy floor as a quarterback but outside of Week 16 has not shown any real upside. Facing off against […]

Aaron Rodgers Has Plenty On The Line Against Bears

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will try and secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC and also knock a division rival out of the playoffs in Week 17 against the Bears. Chicago needs to win to get into the postseason, and the Packers need to win to secure a first-round bye and home-field […]

Kirk Cousins Has Fantastic Matchup Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will try and end his season on a high note in Week 17 against the Lions. The Vikings are not heading to the playoffs but Cousins will look to add to his career-high 32 touchdowns in the final week. He will face a Lions Defense that is allowing the fourth […]

Jalen Hurts Looks To Close Out The Season Strong In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will get the start in Week 17 to close out the Eagles season against the Washington Football Team. With the Eagles eliminated from playoff contention after last week's loss, it wasn't immediately clear who would get the start under center, but coach Doug Pederson announced that it would be […]

Chase Daniel Not Fantasy Viable If He's Starting

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Chase Daniel took repetitions with the first-team offense on Wednesday as Matthew Stafford (ankle, thumb, ribs) continues to be sidelined. It certainly is trending toward Daniel starting in Week 17 against the Vikings, a team the veteran backup also saw action against in Week 9. If Daniel is the starter, expectations […]

Andrew Whitworth Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) has returned to practice. Whitworth went down with a torn MCL and hasn't played since the Week 10 win over the Seahawks. The 15-year veteran was hoping to return for a potential playoff run, but it's possible that he'll be available for the Week 17 must-win game […]

Patrick Mahomes Won't Play Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play in Week 17 against the Chargers. The Chiefs have already locked up the top seed in the AFC postseason and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, so they will rest most of their starters in a meaningless Week 17 game. This […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Ruled Out For Week 17

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan officially ruled out quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Seahawks on Sunday. The Niners designated Garoppolo to return from Injured Reserve last week, but that won't actually happen. The 29-year-old has been out since Week 8 with an aggravation of a […]

Anthony Castonzo Done For The Season

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (ankle) will miss the rest of the season due to an ankle injury that will require surgery, according to head coach Frank Reich. Castonzo missed the Week 16 loss to the Steelers after suffering the injury in practice late last week. Right tackle Braden Smith also missed the game […]

Kyler Murray Says He's Playing In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) said that he will play in a must-win Week 17 matchup with the division-rival Rams on Sunday. "There's no holding back... my leg... I'll be fine," Murray said. The 23-year-old from Oklahoma is expected to practice, at least in a limited fashion, on Wednesday and should be out there […]

Kyler Murray Expected To Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) is expected to practice, at least on a limited basis, on Wednesday, according to a source. It's a good sign for his availability in a must-win game against the division-rival Rams in Week 17. The second-year quarterback is uncertain for this weekend after getting leg-whipped on the final play […]

Matthew Stafford Won't Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) will not practice on Wednesday. Stafford looks to have a 50/50 chance of playing in the Week 17 season finale against the Vikings due to the sprained ankle he suffered in the Week 16 loss to the Buccaneers. The 32-year-old […]

Panthers Have Interest In Dwayne Haskins Jr.

The Carolina Panthers are one of several teams to show interest in free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., according to a source. Haskins is unlikely to sign with a team before the end of the 2020 season, but he is receiving interest from several teams after he was released by the Washington Football Team this week. […]

Mike Glennon To Start Week 17 Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that quarterback Mike Glennon will start in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Colts. Glennon got the nod over Gardner Minshew II last week and went 24-for-37 for 211 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a blowout loss against his former team, the Bears. The […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 16

This series continues into its sixteenth and final edition for the NFL regular season 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 performances such as the San Francisco 49ers wide receivers combine for two receptions against the Arizona Cardinals, […]

Cam Newton On Track To Remain Starting QB For Week 17

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was lifted from Monday's loss to the Bills in favor of Jarrett Stidham, yet that doesn't appear to have swayed head coach Bill Belichick, who said Tuesday that he "would imagine" Newton will be under center in Week 17. The decision to start Newton again amidst tremendous struggles would […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Goes Unclaimed, Becomes Free Agent

Former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins was not claimed off of the waiver wire by the allotted deadline on Tuesday, making him a free agent. Haskins' fall has been precipitous, having started an NFL game as recently as Sunday, but he is now likely heading into the offseason without a franchise less than two years […]

2020 Rookie Review: Breakouts, Busts, and Surprises

The part of the fantasy football season that matters to the vast majority of us is now over. Congrats on your titles, or on your successful dynasty tank job, or on making the playoffs despite drafting Christian McCaffrey first overall. This is the time to look back and reflect on things, to try to make […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Most fantasy leagues have been decided after 16 grueling weeks of gridiron action but there are always exceptions. Many will berate the idea of playing through Week 17 when many teams rest their starters but I applaud it. A real fantasy championship should be earned even in the toughest situations. Since 2020 has been an […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 17

Well, folks, this is it. It has been a wild ride this season thanks to a litany of injuries and quarantines throughout the NFL season. We have seen veteran quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger continue to show they are fantasy viable while a crop of new talented players like Jalen Hurts, […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

Welcome to the last installment of this column! It has been an absolute pleasure recommending the hidden gems off the deeper parts of the waiver wire this season. Through all the injuries, COVID-related delays, and other factors that affected this NFL season, many fantasy teams fought as hard as they could and now we are […]