Justice Hill Sits Out Tuesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (concussion, illness) was listed as a non-participant in the first Week 18 practice on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rasheen Ali (hip) was listed as limited. Hill suffered a concussion in Week 16 and was unable to play in last week's blowout win over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day on Wednesday. […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (1/1/25)

While we are all nursing our hangovers (all football-related, of course) from the end of 2024, we have the final three games of the college football playoff on tap for New Year's Day. Gone are the days of a dozen bowl games happening on New Year's Day. College football is opting for quality (they hope) […]

Jerome Ford Does Not Practice On Tuesday

According to Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram, Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (ankle) was held out of the team's walkthrough on Tuesday. The 25-year-old left Sunday's game early with an ankle injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status closely leading up to Saturday's game. Before exiting early, Ford tallied 22 yards on […]

Jaylen Warren Limited On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (ribs) was limited on Tuesday due to a rib injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week in case he remains limited during practice. During their Week 17 tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs, Warren logged 11 attempts and brought in five passes for 112 […]

Cardinals Place Trey Benson On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed rookie running back Trey Benson (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, so he will not be available to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. The third-rounder from Florida State will end up missing the final three games of his rookie season. As […]

Chase Brown Held Out Of Walkthrough Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (ankle) was listed as a non-participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice as the team begins preparing for a big must-win Week 18 showdown against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Brown suffered a mild right high-ankle sprain in Saturday's overtime victory over the Denver Broncos. The Bengals are hopeful that […]

Cowboys Release Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday, according to a NFL insider Josina Anderson. Elliott asked for the Cowboys to release him before the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. After a year with the New England Patriots, Elliott returned to Dallas in 2024 but was a […]

Josh McCown Could Be An Option To Run Patriots Offense

If the New England Patriots retain head coach Jerod Mayo for a second season in 2025, The Athletic's Chad Graff mentions Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach and former NFL quarterback Josh McCown as an option to join Mayo's staff in New England as the offensive coordinator. McCown has been one of the best position coaches in […]

Multiple Teams Doing Homework On Jon Gruden As Head-Coaching Candidate

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that multiple NFL teams have been doing extensive homework on former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden as a head-coaching candidate during this hiring cycle. Pelissero doesn't think anyone should be surprised if Gruden gets some head-coaching interviews in the next couple of weeks after the 2024 regular season […]

Rams Likely To Rest Matthew Stafford, Other Starters In Week 18

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Rams could fall from the No. 3 seed to the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoff picture with a loss in the Week 18 regular-season finale to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, head coach Sean McVay said that resting starters this weekend is "probably the direction […]

Pierre Strong Jr. In Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The 26-year-old rushed five times for 33 yards and caught three of his five targets for 15 yards in the Week 17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jerome Ford (ankle) was banged up in […]

Is Saquon Barkley Starting And Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has been a fantasy football cheat code this season. The former Penn State star is the RB1 for the year, averaging 21.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The superstar has been a rushing machine. He has over 120 rushing yards in three of the past four games, including […]

When Is Alvin Kamara Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 18 (2024)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has had one of the more underrated fantasy football seasons this year. Many had concerns about the older running back heading into the season, ranking him as a mid-range or low-end RB2. However, Kamara has far exceeded those expectations. The veteran is the RB9 for the year, averaging […]

Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch Not Going Anywhere

According to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will be back with the organization next year after a disappointing 2024 season in which the team failed to reach the playoffs despite playing in the Super Bowl the year prior. The 49ers just could never really recover […]

Is Tyjae Spears Out For the Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has dealt with injuries for much of his sophomore campaign, but he did post a few productive weeks late in the 2024 fantasy football season. The Tulane product posted four total touchdowns in Weeks 15 and 16 before suffering yet another injury in Week 17. Needless to say, it […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Chase Brown, Jalen McMillan, Olamide Zaccheaus, Raheem Blackshear, Zach Ertz

Figuring out who to start in the flex spot is one of the most difficult aspects of fantasy football, especially when comparing two similar players at different positions. When you factor in Week 18 inactives and tanking teams, it becomes even more tricky. If you need assistance this week, use our Week 18 fantasy football […]

Jermar Jefferson Sees Work In The Red Zone

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson was given just three attempts during their victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday evening. However, all three attempts were within the San Francisco ten-yard line. With David Montgomery (knee) sidelined, Jahmyr Gibbs has been deployed as the workhorse option in this backfield, but with the Lions having […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates for Rashee Rice, Chase Brown, James Conner, Tyjae Spears, Kenny Pickett, Aaron Jones, Tyler Badie

We're now heading towards the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season, and while most fantasy football leagues are now over, there are a few leagues that will run through Week 18. Week 17 was an exciting week, and now the playoff picture is starting to take shape. But of course, there were still […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

Here we are. We have finally made it to the conclusion of the 2024 season. A little business still needs to be handled, but if you play in a Week 18 fantasy league, you've already embraced the chaos. Teams have clinched. Players will rest and attempt to prepare for next year or potentially for a […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread: New Years Eve 2024 And New Years Day 2025

We have five games on New Year's Eve before the final three quarterfinals of the expanded playoff on New Year's Day. That's a lot of (supposed) quality football games. Five of the eight matchups feature a ranked team against another ranked team. What more can we ask for (besides a revert to a four-team playoff)? […]

Isaac Guerendo Nears 100 All-Purpose Yards In Loss To Lions

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo had a useful fantasy day during a 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night. The former high school wide receiver took nine carries for just 34 yards but saved his day through the air by catching all four of his targets for 65 yards. With […]

Craig Reynolds Carves Out Significant Role In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed for 31 yards on seven carries during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He also caught two passes for an additional 35 yards through the air, finishing as this week's RB28 in PPR leagues. The 28-year-old had his largest workload of the season on Monday […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Has Another Big Game In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 117 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He also caught all four of his targets for an additional 46 yards through the air. Gibbs' touchdown came in the fourth quarter as he scored from 30 yards […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out For The Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has had one of the more underrated fantasy football seasons this year. Many had concerns about the older running back heading into the season, ranking him as a mid-range or low-end RB2. However, Kamara has far exceeded those expectations. The veteran is the RB9 for the year, averaging […]

Is David Montgomery Out For The Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joins Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL’s top backfield. He is the RB17 for the year, averaging 14.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back has had an outstanding season, totaling 185 rushing attempts for 775 yards and 12 touchdowns. Montgomery also has 36 receptions for 341 […]

Chargers Non-Committal On Whether Justin Herbert, Starters Will Play In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn't commit on Monday to whether the starters will play this Sunday in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. If the Pittsburgh Steelers win on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, the Chargers would be locked into the No. 6 seed and would […]

Tony Pollard Could Play In Week 18, Tyjae Spears Up In The Air

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said there's a chance that running back Tony Pollard (ankle, illness) could play in Week 18 against the division-rival Houston Texans after missing the Week 17 loss to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyjae Spears (concussion), however, is more uncertain after suffering a concussion against the Jags on Sunday. Callahan […]

Bengals "Hopeful" Chase Brown Can Play This Saturday

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping that running back Chase Brown (ankle) will be able to play in a must-win game in Week 18 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday after he sprained his ankle in last Saturday's thrilling overtime victory over the Denver Broncos to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. "Chase Brown is […]

Alvin Kamara's Week 18 Status To Be Determined By Medical Staff

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi reiterated on Monday that running back Alvin Kamara (knee) still wants to play before the end of the 2024 regular season this Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. While Kamara has not been ruled out for the regular-season finale, Rizzi said the final […]

Kendre Miller In The Concussion Protocol

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the Week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Miller didn't play the entire second half and finished with only four touches and 19 scrimmage yards. The Saints were also without starter Alvin Kamara […]