Derrick Henry Roasts The Texans On Christmas

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry received his favorite present of all, facing the Houston Texans run defense. Going into the Christmas game, he averaged 102.2 yards per game against them with 12 rushing touchdowns. In this one, he finished with 147 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries to go along with two receptions […]

James Conner Limited In Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. The veteran has maintained the same practice status for two days in a row; he had also been limited in Tuesday's walkthrough. The Cardinals will hold one more practice on Thursday before releasing their final injury report. If Conner can log […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Listed As Non-Participant Wednesday

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation. The Giants did not practice Wednesday, but if they had, the rookie would not have participated. Tracy picked up the injury during Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons in which he rushed just seven times but carved […]

Alvin Kamara Still Listed As DNP With Groin Injury

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation. The Saints didn't have an actual practice, but if they did, Kamara would have not participated. The veteran running back picked up a groin injury back in Week 15 and hasn't played since. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi […]

Tony Pollard Estimated As Non-Participant Wednesday

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation. The Titans didn't hold an actual practice, but if they had, Pollard would not have participated. The 27-year-old has routinely appeared on the Titans' injury report this season, but he has managed to play in all 15 games so […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Bryce Young, Ameer Abdullah, Chig Okonkwo, Tyjae Spears, Hunter Henry, more

In the infamous words on NSYNC, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you get to celebrate in whatever way you want, with whoever you choose to do so! If you are reading this, you are likely competing for something that not even Santa Claus could put under your tree: a fantasy championship. Congrats if […]

Ravens Shut Down Joe Mixon In Blowout

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon managed only 39 total yards as the Houston offense failed to score in a 31-2 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day. The veteran back rushed only nine times, picking up 26 yards, and caught two of his three targets for another 13 yards. The Texans' offense was […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2024)

We’ve reached the final two weeks of the regular season. While some teams have already clinched playoff spots, there is still plenty left to play for across the league during Week 17. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who play in a […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperformers (Week 17)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly series, "High-Value Touches and Opportunities," for Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy football season. We're in the fantasy football playoffs, hoping we survive through Week 17 or 18. It's crunch time, and we'll want to pay attention to the news, noise, and trends, especially in the high-value opportunities.  Touchdowns […]

Rasheen Ali Out Won't Return Wednesday Due To A Hip Injury

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Rasheen Ali (hip) won't return in Wednesday's game against the Houston Texans due to a hip injury. Ali suffered a hip injury during the Christmas game versus Houston and has been ruled out. He lost three yards on his only carry of the game. Ali also had a kickoff return […]

Zach Charbonnet In Line For Another Increased Workload

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (elbow) looks to be in line to receive the majority of the running back workload in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. With Kenneth Walker III (ankle) dealing with another injury, Charbonnet should step in as a high-end RB2 or even an RB1 against a Bears team with issues […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/26/24)

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. The bowl games will get going over the next week. We promise to have dozens of opt-outs and closer games than the first round of the expanded playoff. If that's your thing, stick around! We kick off with Detroit's Game Above Sports Bowl featuring Pitt and Toledo. […]

Travis Homer Ruled Out For Thursday Night Football Against Seattle

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Homer will miss his second consecutive game after injuring his practice in last Friday's practice, missing the Week 16 game versus the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old did not practice this week and was eventually ruled out. Homer […]

Kenneth Walker III Ruled Out For Thursday Night Football

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Walker was not able to practice this after injuring his ankle during the Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. With the short turnaround, the Seahawks are deciding to play it safe and rest Walker for […]

Isiah Pacheco Questionable To Return On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ribs) is questionable to return in Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pacheco injured his ribs during Wednesday's contest and exited in the second half. With just under six minutes to go and a 19-point lead, Pacheco will likely be done for the day. The 25-year-old rushed for […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 17 Including Dalton Kincaid, Jalen McMillan, Tyjae Spears, Caleb Williams

Merry Christmas, RotoBallers! Although we are still in the thick of the fantasy football playoffs and have two NFL games to watch, I hope you all get to spend some quality time with your loved ones and have a safe and happy holiday. Although the stock market may be closed for Christmas, the dynasty trade […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 17) - Offensive Line Champs and Chumps

For many, Week 17 signals the end of the fantasy season. There is no better way to sweat out a fantasy championship with all 32 teams active and playing games over five of the next seven days. Football fans will be treated to two games on Christmas, a Thursday Night Football matchup, three games on […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 17 Updates for Alvin Kamara, Kenneth Walker III, James Conner, Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 17, as of December 25. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 17, including Alvin Kamara, Kenneth Walker III, James Conner, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and […]

Seahawks vs. Bears TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Geno Smith, Zach Charbonnet, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, D'Andre Swift

We made it to the last Thursday Night Football game of the year! In most fantasy football leagues, this is the last week and just the championship matchup remains. The Christmas Day games and Thursday Night Football kick off an incredible slate of games. While the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears […]

Jamycal Hasty Practices In Full

New England Patriots running back JaMycal Hasty (ankle) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is good news after Hasty was forced to miss last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury. The 28-year-old as mainly been used as the third-down back while also operating as the primary kick […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) was not able to suit up for Tuesday's practice session. This marks back-to-back missed practice sessions for Walker after he suffered an ankle injury during last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The fact Walker is still missing practice is not a good sign ahead of Thursday's […]

Zach Charbonnet Gets In Full Practice Session

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (elbow) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is good news after Charbonnet was listed as limited to begin the week. It appears Charbonnet is trending in the right direction ahead of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. The 23-year-old has seen more activity lately, but that […]

Christmas Day Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Joe Mixon

Happy Holiday and welcome to a new NFL experiment: Wednesday games on Christmas day! For fantasy football, these two games come at a very unusual time as they fall on championship week for most leagues. In addition, the two games feature four of the top five teams in the AFC at the moment and offer […]

Is David Montgomery Out For the Season? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) has been sidelined since suffering an MCL sprain during their Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Even with only two weeks left of the regular season, Montgomery has hinted at a possible return as he plans to avoid surgery. So will Montgomery play again in 2024 or […]

J.K. Dobbins And Gus Edwards Both Limited On Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Dobbins' running mate Gus Edwards (ankle) was also limited. Dobbins has been on injured reserve since Week 12 with his injury. He had been putting together a nice bounce back season with 766 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. […]

Is J.K. Dobbins Out For the Season? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been on the injured reserve since suffering an MCL sprain during their Week 12 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. With only two games remaining in the season, Dobbins will need to turn in a successful week of practices to have a chance to return to action. […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Returns To Practice For Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quadricep) was limited in practice on Tuesday. McLaughlin missed Denver's Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers with the injury. His return to practice this early in the week suggests that McLaughlin has a good chance of being available when the Broncos travel to Cincinnati this weekend. McLaughlin […]

James Conner And Trey Benson Limited Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) was limited at practice on Tuesday. Rookie running back Trey Benson (ankle) was also limited. Conner picked up his injury in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. There has been much speculation as to whether or not Conner would be able to play in Week 17, especially since […]

Broncos Open Tyler Badie's Practice Window

The Denver Broncos have opened the 21-day practice window for running back Tyler Badie (back) to return from Injured Reserve after he collapsed on the sideline after suffering a back injury in the Week 4 win over the New York Jets. It means that Badie will be back at practice with the team this week, […]

Justice Hill Ruled Out Against Texans

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (concussion) did not practice at all this week and has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's Christmas Day game against the Houston Texans. This was the expectation after Hill suffered a concussion in last Saturday's divisional win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. With a quick turnaround in Week 17, Hill […]