Samaje Perine To Lead Backfield In Season Finale

Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine will face the Denver Broncos on the road in Week 18. With Isiah Pacheco marked as out and Kareem Hunt listed as doubtful for this week's contest, Perine should handle the majority of touches out of the backfield. The 29-year-old receiving back will face the Broncos, who rank […]

Audric Estime Hard To Trust In Week 18 Lineups

Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime gets a Week 18 matchup against a Kansas City Chiefs team that will be resting key starters on defense for the playoffs as the Broncos look to punch their ticket to the postseason on Sunday at home. The rookie does have nine carries in consecutive weeks, but he […]

Javonte Williams An RB3/Flex With Low Ceiling, Floor Against Chiefs

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams just isn't being involved enough to be an exciting fantasy option heading into the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in Denver against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. In a Broncos backfield that has become a committee approach that also involves Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime, Williams will […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 18? Blake Corum, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Brian Robinson Jr.

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum, New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. all have plenty to play for in Week 18, and have the opportunity to make a nice impact for their teams and rack up stats for your fantasy football rosters. None of […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 18? Aaron Jones, Rachaad White, D'Andre Swift

While the 2024 fantasy football season is over for some leagues, others will wrap up in Week 18. Sometimes, everything comes down to one final game, which could be good or bad for fantasy players. Should fantasy players start Aaron Jones, Rachaad White, or D'Andre Swift in Week 18? Let’s dive into their fantasy football […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 18 (Premium Content)

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 18 (Premium Content) Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Must Avoids. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers. Below, you'll find our […]

Rico Dowdle A Low-End RB1 For Week 18

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle will look to top off his surprising breakout season in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders with a splash. The 26-year-old has rushed for over 100 yards in four of his last five games and now faces a solid matchup against Washington's 20th-ranked run defense. He will look to […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 18? Rico Dowdle, Zach Charbonnet, Julius Chestnut

Many fantasy football leagues end their season in Week 17. The reason why is that several star players miss the Week 18 contests. However, Rico Dowdle, Zach Charbonnet, and Julius Chestnut will all play this week despite their teams having no chance of making the playoffs. Which running back should fantasy players start in Week […]

Kenneth Gainwell Likely To Lead Backfield In Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell is set to take on starting duties in Week 18 against the New York Giants, with Saquon Barkley sitting out to rest for the playoffs. Rookie Will Shipley's status could impact Gainwell's role, as Shipley is still in concussion protocol. If cleared, Shipley is expected to share backfield duties, […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 18 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football And DFS Include Blake Corum, Marvin Harrison Jr., Ricky Pearsall

For the final week of the 2024 season, those who are still participating in Week fantasy football Super Bowls must do two things. First, vote in a new league commissioner for next season. Secondly, consult our rundown of our best streamers and lineup pluggers to win a league championship. Using RotoBaller’s Week 18 Lineup Rankings […]

Michael Carter Headed For Lead Role Again In Week 18

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter is expected to start in Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers after James Conner (knee) and Trey Benson (ankle) were both placed on injured reserve. Conner had a minimal role last weekend due to injury, allowing Carter to handle an impressive 72 percent snap share. He thrived with […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 18? Ray Davis, Isaac Guerendo, J.K. Dobbins

It isn't always easy finding the best player to put in your FLEX spots in fantasy football. While your other slots typically have at least some players who are sure-fire starters every week, and you don't have to question whether to put them on the bench, this isn't the case for everyone on your rosters, […]

Roschon Johnson Not A Trustworthy Option In Backup Role

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson remains the No. 2 option on the depth chart, keeping him off the fantasy radar in most leagues ahead of his Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. There's always a chance the eliminated Bears could give increased snaps to some of their younger players, like Johnson, while […]

Week 18 NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Daily Fantasy Football Picks Include Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Jayden Daniels

Welcome to Week 18 of NFL DFS stacks for DraftKings and FanDuel. I can't believe we are in week 18 (sad face). Although it's the end of the regular season, we still have teams fighting for titles, seeding, and wild card spots. I've got my eyes on Tampa Bay, Atlanta, and Washington. Let's go! This […]

Alexander Mattison Headed For Major Role In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison is on track to lead the backfield in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. While Mattison had taken a backseat to Ameer Abdullah (foot) lately, Abdullah has already been ruled out for Sunday's contest, leaving Mattison in line to draw the start. The Raiders' only other healthy […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 18

While most fantasy football leagues crowned a champion last week, there are still a handful of leagues deciding their title this week. That means we’ve got one last weekend of work left before we can finally put up our feet and relax. Week 18 can be tricky for fantasy managers as many teams have already […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Josh Jacobs, Josh Allen, Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint. For those fantasy leagues still chugging along into the final week of the regular season, some key players won't be on the field. The Chiefs, Eagles, Rams, and Bills (for the most part) have stated that starters will not suit […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates For George Kittle, Tua Tagovailoa, A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, Alvin Kamara

Formats that are still playing in Week 18 naturally encounter all of the last-week wildness: playoff teams resting starters, eliminated teams playing it safe, and injuries weighing on those who have major stakes in the finale. Only a handful of games are meaningful for the playoff picture, but managers weighing their Week 18 options will […]

Bengals vs. Steelers Saturday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Joe Burrow, Russell Wilson, Ja'Marr Chase, George Pickens, Tee Higgins, and more

We kick off the final week of the NFL regular season with a Saturday slate that features two matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Bengals vs. Steelers game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. Motivation will be high for both the Bengals and Steelers […]

Browns vs. Ravens Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, D'Onta Foreman, Jerry Jeudy, Mark Andrews, more

If your fantasy league plays on to Week 18 or you are simply looking to build DFS lineups, you have come to the right place. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Browns vs. Ravens game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The Ravens are massive […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 18 (Sunday Night Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 18 - Sunday Night Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now through the holiday season and into the playoff push, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners […]

Week 18 DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Sunday Main Slate: Baker Mayfield, Bijan Robinson, Mike Evans, and more

Thanks for joining us for the final Main Slate of the NFL regular season! This is always a unique slate, as we not only have to identify strong plays, but we must also juggle the varying motivations of different teams. That word - motivation - will be a popular theme in this week's article. These […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, Aaron Jones

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, and Aaron Jones. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup change […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 18 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 18 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 18 of the NFL season. In Week 18, we have five games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 18? Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, Joe Mixon

Fantasy managers playing in Week 18 championships are going to have to make some tough lineup decisions this week. With several teams choosing to sit key players in the final week of the season, some stars might not be available to start this weekend.  In this article, we'll determine if Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, and […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 18? Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Khalil Herbert

Many fantasy football managers are critical of leagues that stretch their championships into Week 18. With so many meaningless games, teams intentionally resting their starters, and defenses on tanking teams simply giving up, the last week of the regular season can be highly unpredictable. Of course, the more variables there are in play, there more […]

Jamaal Williams Not Playable In Week 18

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams should see an uptick in usage in Week 18, with Kendre Miller (concussion) out and Alvin Kamara (groin) doubtful. That may not translate to fantasy value, though, as Williams has done little in the sporadic opportunities he has seen. In 13 games this season, Williams has 40 carries […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire To Play In Week 18

New Orleans Saints running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be active on Sunday, according to interim head coach Darren Rizzi. With Kendre Miller (concussion) out and Alvin Kamara (groin) doubtful, Edwards-Helaire should factor into the run game alongside Jamaal Williams as he did in Week 17. Last week, CEH led the team in rushing attempts with […]

Devin Singletary Not An Ideal Fantasy Option In Week 18

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary found the end zone in two of his first three games to begin the 2024-25 campaign. However, he eventually lost the No. 1 job to rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. Things haven't changed, with Singletary getting sporadic work from week-to-week, including amassing just five carries in the win over […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. To Cap Off A Decent Year In Week 18

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has had some quality outings throughout his first season in the National Football League. He's appeared in all 16 games for the G-Men, amassing 780 yards and five touchdowns off 178 carries, adding 36 catches for 277 yards and a score. There are some things the rookie […]