Mason Rudolph To Start Over Ben Roethlisberger In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will draw the start in Week 17 against the division-rival Browns. Ben Roethlisberger will get a rest before the first round of the playoff with the Steelers having already clinched the AFC North division. The Steelers could rest some of their other starters on offense and defense, which is why […]

Week 16 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Quarterback was a crazy position to navigate in Week 16. Tom Brady saw just 30 minutes of action against the Lions and still managed to finish as QB-2 and Andy Dalton, who is only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues shredded the Eagles Defense to finish as QB-3. Mitch Trubisky accounted for three touchdowns, finishing as QB-7, […]

The Cut List (Week 17) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the final Cut List of 2020. I'd like to thank everyone who's joined me on this column all year. I took it on in Week 7 and I've looked forward to writing it each week ever since. So I hope you've looked forward to reading it as well. I don't have any profound […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round

While some fantasy seasons are over, we here recognize many are still battling in Week 17. Let's take a moment to applaud that we have had a full NFL season thus far, with some admitted turbulence along the way. Week 17 is always messy with backups getting additional play so keep your eyes on the […]

Josh Allen Tosses Four Touchdowns Against Patriots

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen continues to make a strong push towards the MVP conversation. He was absolutely lights out during the Week 16 blowout victory over the New England Patriots. Allen completed 27 of 36 passing attempts for 320 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions in this one. He also added four rushing […]

Jarrett Stidham Gets Some Reps In Blowout Loss

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham took over for the ineffective Cam Newton during the third quarter. Unsurprisingly, Stidham did not look any better than Newton did during their Week 16 blowout loss. He completed four of 11 passing attempts for 44 yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. It's unclear which of the […]

Cam Newton Benched In Blowout Loss

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton looked horrible during the Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He completed five of 10 passing attempts for 34 yards without a touchdown or interception. Newton also rushed four times for 24 yards and one touchdown before getting benched in the third quarter. At this point, it's fair […]

Rams To Sign Blake Bortles For Quarterback Insurance

The Los Angeles Rams plan on signing quarterback Blake Bortles off the Denver Broncos practice squad with Jared Goff (thumb) unlikely to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Cardinals after having surgery to fix a broken and dislocated right thumb on Monday night. With Goff likely out until the playoffs (if […]

Matthew Stafford Uncertain For Season Finale

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib) said any decision on whether to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Vikings will be based on his health after he injured his right ankle on the first offensive series in the Week 16 blowout loss to the Buccaneers last Saturday. Stafford has also […]

Las Vegas Reaffirms Derek Carr As Week 17 Starter

Despite having been eliminated from playoff contention, the Las Vegas Raiders have announced Derek Carr as their starting quarterback for Week 17 versus the Broncos. Carr's status was something of a source of speculation due to the groin injury that he sustained in Week 15, where Marcus Mariota looked strong in relief. Carr has missed […]

Jared Goff Has Surgery On Thumb; Unlikely To Play In Week 17

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) underwent surgery to correct the broken thumb on his throwing hand Monday, making it highly unlikely that he is cleared in time to take the field Sunday versus Arizona. Without Goff in the equation, John Wolford is likely to start for the Rams, thereby making his NFL debut. […]

Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis: Patriots vs Bills

Last week on Monday Night Football we got a surprising upset by the Cincinnati Bengals over the Pittsburgh Steelers, could we see that lightning strike twice. Buffalo has officially clinched the AFC East and New England is officially out of the playoffs, so it’ll be interesting to see if these teams can combine to create […]

Monday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Patriots vs. Bills

Christmas Day has come and gone and as we enter the last week of 2020, we also prepare for the very last night Monday night football game of the NFL season. It's been a wild ride this year with COVID wreaking havoc on the NFL schedule and forcing us into a "new normal" of social […]

San Francisco Gives Jimmy Garoppolo A Vote Of Confidence

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he "believe[s] Jimmy Garoppolo will be our quarterback next year," the latest vote of confidence from the organization after an ankle injury has kept Garoppolo out since Week 8. Without Garoppolo in the mix, the 49ers have struggled to find a suitable successor. Nick Mullens and […]

Patrick Mahomes, Other Starters Likely To Be Rested

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said some of the starters will not play in Week 17 against the Chargers with the team having clinched the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed and a first-round bye with their Week 16 win over the Falcons. Reid wasn't specific on which players would be rested, but he […]

Kyler Murray Uncertain For Week 17

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) has a "lower-leg injury" and his status for Week 17 against the division-rival Rams is in question. Murray was leg-whipped on the final play of the game on Saturday in the loss to the 49ers. He was just 31-for-50 for 247 yards, no […]

Aaron Rodgers Spectacular In Dominant Win Over Titans

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers put together an outstanding performance in a 40-14 win over the Titans at a snowy Lambeau Field. Rodgers completed 21 of 25 passes for 231 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, effectively taking the lead in the race for the league's MVP. The connection with wideout Davante Adams proved […]

Drew Lock Has Another Underwhelming Performance

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock went 24-for-47 for 264 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the 19-16 loss to the division-rival Chargers in Week 16, but he did run the ball five times for 15 yards and a touchdown to somewhat salvage his below-average performance. Lock has thrown 15 interceptions and lost four fumbles […]

Jalen Hurts To Start In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will start in Week 17 against the Washington Football Team on Sunday night. Hurts has started the last three games after taking over for an ineffective Carson Wentz in Week 13. In his first three NFL starts, Hurts has gone 62-for-113 for 847 […]

Doug Pederson Expects To Return In 2021

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson doesn't think his job is in jeopardy and "fully expects" to return as the head coach next season despite losing to the division-rival Cowboys in Week 16 to eliminate the team from postseason contention. As Pederson pointed out, the Eagles have won a championship and have made the playoffs […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Released

The Washington Football Team released quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. on Monday. The rough week for Haskins continued on Monday. It comes after he was benched in favor of Taylor Heinicke in the Week 16 loss to the Panthers in which he went 14-for-28 for 154 yards, two interceptions and a lost fumble. The former 15th […]

Taylor Heinicke Jumps Dwayne Haskins Jr. On Depth Chart

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start in Week 17 against the Eagles if Alex Smith (calf) cannot play for the third straight game. It means that Dwayne Haskins Jr., who was benched in favor of Heinicke in the Week 16 loss to the Panthers, has been demoted […]

Deshaun Watson's Elbow Injury Not Serious

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (elbow) plans to play in Week 17. Watson was taken off the field and looked at by the medical staff late in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, though he has since said he's healthy. The star quarterback has put together his best season as a pro, setting career-highs in yards, […]

Washington Optimistic About Alex Smith For Week 17

The Washington Football Team is optimistic that quarterback Alex Smith (calf) will be back for Week 17 against the Eagles on Sunday night. The team was also optimistic last week that he would play in Week 16 against the Panthers, but that ultimately did not happen, so we'll have to see how much he can […]

John Wolford Likely To Start In Week 17

Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback John Wolford is likely to be the starter in Week 17 against the Cardinals after Jared Goff (thumb) suffered a potentially season-ending broken and dislocated thumb in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks. Goff is waiting to see how his thumb is after the swelling goes down, but either […]

Laremy Tunsil Unlikely To Play In Season Finale

Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil (ankle) suffered what is believed to be a high-ankle sprain in the Week 16 loss to the Bengals and he is highly unlikely to play in Week 17 against the Titans, according to a source. Tunsil will finish up a Pro Bowl season as the blind-side protector for quarterback […]

Ryan Tannehill Struggles In Snowy Conditions

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 11 of 24 pass attempts for 121 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions Sunday. He rushed three times for 55 yards and another touchdown but also lost a fumble in a 40-14 loss to Green Bay. The Titans' usually solid offensive line struggled mightily when asked to protect against […]

Mitchell Trubisky (QB, CHI) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The whispers are getting louder each passing day: Chicago will re-sign QB Mitchell Trubisky this next offseason and keep him rostered for 2021 and beyond. That might not be the best-looking future out there for an NFL franchise at the most important position […]

Derek Carr (QB, LV) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Another week, another great performance by Derek Carr. At this point, I'm starting to think Carr is the most underrated quarterback in the NFL. I know, I know. Carr might not be the flashiest of passers out there, and the doesn't have that […]

Jared Goff Breaks Thumb In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff struggled mightily in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. He completed 24 of 43 passes for 234 yards and an interception. Goff ultimately sustained a broken thumb late in the game that will likely keep him out for the team's season finale and possibly the playoffs. Goff was rarely […]