NFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Today's Top Lineups (Week 18)

Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the final regular-season slate of the NFL season. Week 18 is always an interesting one from a DFS perspective, as we must weigh every team's motivations and take note of the many starters that will see little or no action this week. While all the different playoff […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Today's Top Lineups (Week 18)

It’s the final week of the 2023-24 campaign. Several clubs have already punched their ticket to the postseason, meaning some of the league’s most prominent fantasy performers won’t be on the field. Fortunately, more than a few teams are playing for one reason or another, whether to clinch a division crown or earn a postseason […]

Pierre Strong Jr. - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues/Consider in DFS Lineups POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. has seen just 49 carries for 226 yards as the team's No. 3 RB this season. However, he could be in store for an increased role in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 18 (Sunday Morning Updates): Raheem Mostert, Isiah Pacheco, Christian Kirk, Jaylen Waddle, Alvin Kamara, Baker Mayfield, D'Andre Swift, and more

While most fantasy football league championships have already been decided, injuries continue to impact grinders who are still vying for a league title in Week 18, as well as those participating in NFL DFS contests or prop betting. Our injury updates and reports for Week 18 as of Sunday, January 7, 2024, will give you […]

Ty Chandler Not A Reliable Option For Finale

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler can be left on the bench in most fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 18 game versus the Detroit Lions. A variety of factors contribute to Chandler's lack of reliability this week, including a very difficult matchup. The Lions' defense has surrendered the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing running […]

Isiah Pacheco Not Expected To Play In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (quadricep, shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He had been listed as questionable. Rapoport's post seemed to indicate that Pacheco may be active but only used on an emergency basis, putting him behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire […]

Alvin Kamara Will Be Game-Time Call Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 18, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He had been listed as questionable after missing all three practices this week. While playing less than two days after missing practice would represent a very quick turnaround, it looks like Kamara at […]

Week 18 PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Ridley, Greg Dortch, Pierre Strong Jr., Julio Jones

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to more fantasy football rankings. While most fantasy titles have already been decided, some fantasy leagues play until the end of the NFL regular season. There are still some championships to play for, and we've got you covered with our Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings. Fantasy managers will be without Christian […]

NFL Player Prop Bets for Week 18 - Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving, Passing Yards

Week 18 of the NFL season is here. The regular season is nearly in the books. Some teams are still fighting for their playoff lives, some have clinched a spot, and the rest are fighting for their jobs next season. For us in this column, we’re fighting to end the regular season in the green […]

Royce Freeman Offers Upside In Week 18

Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman has an opportunity to lead the backfield with Kyren Williams being rested. Freeman was given an increased role when Williams went on injured reserve earlier this season and impressed. The 27-year-old has carried the ball 73 times for 317 yards and two touchdowns on the ground this season. […]

Ronnie Rivers Looking At Increased Opportunity

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers could benefit greatly from the team resting key starters in Week 18. Lead-back Kyren Williams is expected to be rested giving Rivers and other backs on the team a chance to showcase what they can do. Rivers will be competing with veteran Royce Freeman and rookie Zach Evans […]

Zamir White Will Start In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has been the team's starting running back since Week 15 and has looked dominant in the role since taking over. White ran for 71 yards on 20 carries last week against the Indianapolis Colts. In addition to his massive workload on the ground, White brought in five of […]

Raheem Mostert Unlikely To Face The Bills

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) is unlikely to play in Sunday's AFC East meeting with the Bills. The 31-year-old didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday before logging a limited session on Friday, so it appeared there was a chance he'd be back. Unfortunately, […]

Jonathan Taylor Nears 200 Total Yards And A Score In Season Finale Loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was the lone bright spot in the Colts' 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday night. Taylor ran the ball 30 times for a whopping 188 yards on the ground and a touchdown. He reeled in both of his targets for an additional eight yards through the air. […]

Gus Edwards Leads The Backfield In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards ended up receiving the most work out of the backfield instead of getting rest day as a handful of other starters did. The veteran finished with 10 carries for 48 yards and didn't get any work in the passing game. Edwards probably would have received some extra rest if […]

De'Von Achane Is A Solid RB2 In Week 18

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane found pay dirt again in Week 17 and got back to his big yardage totals for the first time since Week 13. His efforts on the ground were the main reason that the Dolphins didn't get blown out by even more against the Baltimore Ravens. Now, in a final […]

Devin Singletary Scores Game-Winning Touchdown In Week 18

Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary capped off a solid regular season in the team's 23-19 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. Singletary continued working as the Texans' top running back on Saturday, which included carrying the ball 24 times for 63 yards and one touchdown. No other Houston running back touched the […]

Jaylen Warren Catches Five Passes In Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren finished with nine carries for 33 yards and five receptions for 17 yards on five targets in the team's 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Rainy weather conditions in Baltimore caused issues with ball security throughout the contest, and Warren himself fumbled twice with one resulting in a turnover. […]

Najee Harris Ends Regular Season On Hot Streak

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris handled 26 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He also secured all five of his targets for 21 receiving yards. Harris was dominant on Saturday, frequently running with power and appearing increasingly difficult to bring down as the […]

Ezekiel Elliott Remains Appealing Fantasy Option As Lead Back

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott will continue to operate as the lead running back for Week 18 against the New York Jets with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) sidelined. Elliott has produced inconsistent results on the ground this year, but his impressive pass-catching role and red-zone usage allow him to sneak into the RB2 tier […]

Zack Moss Active For Week 18

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) is active ahead of the Week 18 matchup against the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old will make his return to the field after missing the last two games due to a forearm issue. He's expected to split up the role in the backfield with fellow running back Jonathan Taylor. […]

Leonard Fournette Elevated Ahead Of Week 18

Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The veteran back will play in his second game this season for the Bills. He rushed for 20 yards on five attempts during his team debut in Week 16. The expectation is […]

Todd Bowles On The Hot Seat If Buccaneers Lose?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one win away from winning the NFC South this year, but if they stumble and lose their second straight game, there are some around the league who say they believe that tough decisions about the team's coaching staff could come into play. A win on Sunday in the Week 18 […]

Matt Eberflus Expected To Return In 2024

There hasn't been official word from ownership or team president Kevin Warren, but all signs are pointing to Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus returning for another season despite speculation from earlier this season about his future, according to league sources. The Bears have won games recently and are playing inspired football and have more […]

Raiders Players Want Antonio Pierce To Stick As Head Coach

Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby and wide receiver Davante Adams have made it clear that they want Antonio Pierce to be retained as the head coach heading into the 2024 season. Owner Mark Davis is said to be a big fan of Pierce's, but the question will be whether there is […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

For most, the fantasy playoffs are over. But for some, there is still a Week 18 championship to fight for. Some star players like Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, and Christian McCaffrey are just a few fantasy studs that will not suit up this weekend. That makes Week 18 tough to navigate […]

Kenneth Walker III - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has regained a full workload over the last few games after dealing with injury and working in more of a split with Zach Charbonnet. In a five-game stretch, the 23-year-old played more than 50 percent of the snaps […]

Dennis Allen's Job Should Be Safe

The New Orleans Saints have assembled a team they feel is strong enough to win the NFC South, and all signs are pointing to head coach Dennis Allen being safe heading into the offseason, according to a source. However, if the team isn't able to win the division in the Week 18 regular season finale […]

Aaron Jones - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has dealt with injuries throughout the season, significantly limiting his fantasy output. However, the 29-year-old has finally regained full health for the stretch run. In the last three games, he has played at least 48 percent of the […]

James Cook - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has significantly benefited from the team's change at offensive coordinator, with the Bills placing a greater emphasis on the run and ensuring he receives ample touches. In the first four games after the departure of Ken Dorsey, the 24-year-old […]