Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Week 17 Outlooks for Jayden Daniels, Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson, and More

The final week of the fantasy playoffs is here, and if you're still reading this, it likely means that you've advanced to the championship game in your fantasy league. Congratulations! Here in Week 17, we have all of the important games spread out over five different days, so get ready to buckle up and ride […]

Tim Patrick Falls Flat With No Receptions In Victory

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick could not bring in his lone target in his team's 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 16. Patrick saw his snaps tick down in this one -- falling under 45 total for the first time since Week 12 (42). It was a disappointing effort from the 31-year-old […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Jonathan Taylor, Chuba Hubbard, De'Von Achane, And More

Week 16 felt like a whirlwind. It featured enormous performances for both wideouts and running backs. This slate of NFL action has brandished the second-most touchdowns of the season -- one shy of matching the highest total of 2024 (Week 8). Just in time for the fantasy semi-finals. If you're still kicking, then kudos. Getting […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Gus Edwards, Olamide Zaccheaus, Tyjae Spears, Chig Okonkwo, Kayshon Boutte

With fantasy football leagues now into their postseasons, Week 16 gave us a lot of stunning performances. One such outing came from rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. The Washington quarterback passed for 258 yards and five touchdowns, and he added 81 more yards on the ground to spur the Commanders to victory. Vikings superstar wideout Justin […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round Including Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Trey Benson, Olamide Zaccheaus, Dalton Schultz, Bryce Young

Allow us to extend a congratulatory handshake for making it through Week 16 as we press onto the championship week(s) to come. Most of you have no more bye weeks to hide behind as it's all hands on deck in pursuit of a title. Let's start our push to the podium with our fantasy football […]

Sam LaPorta Hauls In Memorable Touchdown Reception At Chicago

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta found the end zone once again against Chicago as the Lions defeated the Bears 34-17 on Sunday afternoon. LaPorta caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. He hauled in a 21-yard touchdown pass on a memorable fake which saw quarterback Jared Goff stumble and running back Jahmyr […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Has Nice Week 16 Game In Chicago

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in six passes for 70 receiving yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 victory at the Chicago Bears. St. Brown did not have one of his boom games but was productive in the team's 34-17 win. A week after seeing a season-high 18 targets, St. Brown […]

Jameson Williams Torches Bears Defense

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams got loose for an 82-yard touchdown reception and lit up the stat sheet with five catches for 143 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. He did most of his damage on one play which he can do with his elite […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Comes Through Against Bears

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a productive game in the team's win at the Chicago Bears in Week 16. The talented running back rushed 23 times for 109 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown and added four catches for 45 receiving yards. Gibbs lived up to high expectations after holding onto the lead-back […]

Jared Goff Has Big Day Against Bears

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a nice fantasy performance against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. He completed 23 of 32 passes for 336 yards and three touchdown passes. Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta for his touchdown passes and was sharp in leading the Lions to a big 34-17 […]

David Montgomery Will Avoid Surgery, Eyes Divisional Round For Return

After considering three high-level medical opinions, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) has decided to forego surgery. He will rehab his MCL in hopes of returning to football action in time for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Montgomery has been a major contributor in Detroit this season, totaling 775 rushing yards, 341 […]

Brian Branch Active Sunday, Graham Glasgow Sidelined

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Meanwhile, guard Graham Glasgow (knee) is inactive. Both players had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice on Friday. Branch has appeared in 13 games this season, making a big impact with his 84 tackles, four interceptions, and […]

NFL Week 16 Fantasy Football Weather Report

Congratulations! You made it to the fantasy football semifinals AND we're less than one week away from Christmas! But that also means the weather continues to take a turn for the worse. And in the NFL, weather can significantly impact games, particularly as we head into the colder months of the season. In this article, […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 16! This Week 16 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em will help you make the right lineup decisions in the second round of the fantasy football playoffs.  With only two weeks left in most fantasy leagues, a championship title is within reach. […]

Tim Patrick Looking To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick will be looking to keep his two-game touchdown streak going in a Week 16 divisional clash versus the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. Patrick has seen a bigger role in the last two weeks against the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, catching 10 of his 15 […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule: Easy/Tough Matchups for QB, RB, WR, TE

The fantasy football postseason is here, and over the next two weeks, fantasy championships will be won and lost based on the decisions you make about your lineup. This is the time of year when you need to look at what's right in front of you (Week 16) and at what's to come (Week 17). […]

Week 16 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Overall Updates Include Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Patrick Taylor, DJ Moore

It's playoff time! Let's go punch that ticket to the fantasy football playoff championship game! Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, DeVonta Smith, Rico Dowdle, Tony Pollard, and Xavier Worthy stand for the Week 16 slate. […]

Lions D/ST Should Bounce Back In Week 16

The Detroit Lions D/ST had a rough outing last week against quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. The Lions allowed 48 points to the Bills and scored negative fantasy points. Look for that to change in Week 16 at the Chicago Bears. The Lions sacked Bears quarterback Caleb Williams five times in the last […]

Jake Bates Looks Like A Starting Option In Week 16

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates can be started with confidence in Week 16 at the Chicago Bears. He is coming off a game against Buffalo in which he missed a 52-yard field goal but made all six of his extra points. The 52-yarder was his only attempt of the game so he will look to […]

Week 16 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Jayden Reed, Jerry Jeudy, Malik Nabers, Chuba Hubbard, Jonnu Smith

The 2024 NFL season is almost finished, meaning it's time to compete for the fantasy football championship. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Jayden […]

Sam LaPorta Looks Like Good Option In Week 16

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta hasn't had the monster season that many were predicting but he has made some strides over the last few weeks. Ahead of Week 16 at the Chicago Bears, LaPorta is looking like a good option at the tight end position. The Iowa product scored two touchdowns in the Thanksgiving […]

Week 16 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Sam Darnold, Brock Purdy, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Mason Rudolph

After a long season of tough start 'em, sit 'em calls, just two more slates remain. Hopefully, you're well-equipped to win the fantasy football championship in your league. Our Week 16 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close start-or-sit calls. Below, you can see where RotoBaller has key […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 16 - Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, James Conner

Week 16 of the NFL season brings us some incredibly tasty matchups for some of the most reliable running backs in the league. While there are at least a dozen good backs in play on this Sunday's main slate, there are several who stand out to me as far as their matchup and opportunity. And […]

Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Marvin Harrison Jr., DK Metcalf, Cooper Kupp, Adam Thielen, Jalen McMillan

With the fantasy football title game just ahead, it's important not to overthink lineup calls and make key mistakes. Start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like […]

Jameson Williams A Risky Play In Week 16

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has a difficult matchup in Week 16 at the Chicago Bears and makes for a risky play in the fantasy playoffs. The Bears defense allows the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers and Williams was held to five catches for 28 yards when the teams played in Detroit […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Can Be Trusted In Week 16

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is coming off a monster performance against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. He faces a tough test in Week 16 at the Chicago Bears but should produce for fantasy managers in the fantasy playoffs. The Bears' defense allows the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this […]

Wait And See On The Role Of Craig Reynolds

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds is a popular waiver-wire addition ahead of Week 16 against the Chicago Bears but it might be best to check on his role and usage before plugging him into lineups. With David Montgomery (knee) out, it is natural to think that Reynolds could step into the tandem running back […]

D/ST Matchups to Target in Week 16 - San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens

We're back with another set of D/ST picks for Daily Fantasy Sports. In this piece, we'll do a deep dive into the situations for defenses and the offenses they'll face in Week 16 and why that makes them good pickups in DFS. They may not be the highest-scoring defenses, but they're who we think will […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Sets Up Nicely For Big Week 16 Outing

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is the clear-cut No. 1 option in the team's backfield now that David Montgomery will miss time with a knee injury. The versatile running back has a nice matchup in Week 16 at the Chicago Bears, too. The Bears allow the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, and […]

Week 16 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include James Conner, Bucky Irving, Tony Pollard, Breece Hall, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Chuba Hubbard

It's playoff time! Fantasy football championship week is just ahead, so let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Where do key running back options like James Conner, Bucky Irving, Tony Pollard, Breece Hall, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Chuba Hubbard stand for the […]