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 […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/31/24)

We are onto the final day of 2024! It has been a fun season, but now we are winding down. We only have two more of these classic slates after today. This is the largest, so let's enjoy it (those frustrating opt-outs be darned). We begin in Tampa with the ReliaQuest Bowl between Alabama and […]

Miles Sanders Not Ruled Out For Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (ankle) was cleared to play last week, and head coach Dave Canales said he's looking forward to getting Sanders onto the practice field this week. Sanders is not being ruled out from playing in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The 27-year-old is […]

Bryce Young, Other Starters Will Play For Panthers In Week 18

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that quarterback Bryce Young and the team's other starters will play in Week 18 against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. "We have one more week to finish strong," Canales said. The Panthers were eliminated from postseason contention a while back, but their regular-season finale isn't […]

Chuba Hubbard Won't Need Surgery On His Calf

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) will not require surgery for his strained calf. Hubbard was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve last week and will miss the final two games of the 2024 regular season. It's a downer to end what was a brilliant campaign for […]

Ravens Say Justice Hill Will Play On Saturday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that running back Justice Hill (concussion, illness)is just sick and will be available to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. Hill did not play on Christmas Day last Wednesday in the blowout win over the Houston Texans due […]

NFL Inactives Week 18: Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing (2024)

Although it may feel like the 2024 NFL season just started, we're already onto the final week of regular-season action. If you have been an NFL or fantasy football fan for a while, you know Week 18 can be an ugly slate full of missing starters and teams that are "tanking." That said, the purpose […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints Clyde Edwards-Helaire recently joined the team after spending his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Furthermore, he made his team and season debut in the week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran running back had […]

Julius Chestnut (RB, TEN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has had little fantasy football impact this season. The veteran running back is the RB101 for the year, averaging 0.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he got some work on offense last week in […]

Trey Benson (RB, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson has missed the past two games because of an ankle injury. Hopefully, the rookie running back can play in Sunday’s season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals could be without James Conner in Week […]

Should I Start Sam LaPorta in Week 17? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had a rough start to the season, fantasy football wise at least. He logged a string of four straight single-digit PPR fantasy point performances in his first four games before the team's bye week. Though he had some bigger days in his next few contests, there were still multiple […]

Chiefs Expect Isiah Pacheco To Be Ready For Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that he will probably hold running back Isiah Pacheco (ribs) back in practice this week, but he expects the RB to be ready to go for the playoffs. Reid said that Pacheco "dinged his ribs" in the Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on […]

Kenneth Gainwell Sees Four Touches In Blowout Win Over Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell had only four touches (three carries, one reception) in the 41-7 blowout win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 on Sunday. Given the score and the fact that the Eagles pulled star running back Saquon Barkley in the fourth quarter after he reached the elite milestone of […]

Aaron Jones' Injury Doesn't Appear To Be Serious

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that running back Aaron Jones (quadriceps) isn't dealing with a major injury after being pulled late in the Week 17 win over the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a quadriceps contusion. Jones tried to get his quad worked on over on the sideline late in the […]

Ray Davis Earns Seven Touches In Week 17 Win

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis earned six carries and turned that into just nine yards in Sunday's 40-17 win over the New York Jets. He added one reception for four yards as well. As expected, Davis took a clear back seat over James Cook; however, Ty Johnson was also involved and was more effective […]

Raheem Mostert Quiet Again In Week 17

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert earned eight opportunities on the ground and through the air, turning that into 19 all-purpose yards in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns. He had six carries for three yards while catching both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's victory. This type of production has been […]

Tank Bigsby Solid In Backup Role In Week 17 Victory

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby was out touched by teammate Travis Etienne Jr. in a 20-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. He finished with 11 carries for 33 yards. Bigsby has had an interesting season. Etienne Jr. has struggled, opening the door for Bigsby to take over as starter. He shined early on in […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Totals 75 Yards In Victory Over Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. put up 75 total yards on 16 touches in a 20-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old back out of Clemson finished with 15 carries for 49 yards and one catch for 26 yards. Etienne Jr. once again got a larger share of backfield touches than teammate […]

Tyler Allgeier Takes A Back Seat In Week 17

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier was firmly in the back seat behind Bijan Robinson in the team's Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. The former fifth-round pick finished the game with three carries for 19 yards and was not involved in the passing game. The Falcons dropped to 8-8 but still have a […]

De'Von Achane Disappoints In Week 17

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane finished with his second-worst fantasy output of the season Sunday at Cleveland, gaining 25 rushing yards and catching only two passes for another 13 yards in the 20-3 victory. The electric back was a victim of circumstances outside of his control, as the Miami offense shifted into survive-and-advance mode […]

Jets Set To Interview Ron Rivera For Head-Coaching Vacancy

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that the New York Jets are set to interview Ron Rivera for their next head coach. Rivera last coached for the Washington Commanders from 2020 to 2023 after nine seasons as the Carolina Panthers head coach. He has an overall regular season record of 102-103-2 and a playoff record of […]

Rex Ryan Emerges As Possible Head-Coach Candidate For Jets

According to Ian Rapoport, Rex Ryan is a possible candidate for the New York Jets' head-coaching vacancy. Ryan's last head-coaching job was with the Buffalo Bills in 2015 and 2016, and he also coached the Jets from 2009 to 2014. The last time the Jets made the playoffs was under Ryan in 2010, when they […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings (2024) - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Adam Thielen, Michael Carter, Khalil Herbert, Julius Chestnut, Alec Pierce

While most fantasy leagues end on Monday, some leagues have a two-week championship or run all the way through Week 18. Regardless, there is one more week of regular season football to be played. At RotoBaller HQ, we are always grinding and are back with our Week 18 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 […]