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Week 17 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Justin Tucker, Jake Moody, Chase McLaughlin, Daniel Carlson, Tyler Bass
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. We cover every position every week and focus today on kickers. Fantasy championships are on the line this week. We are here to guide you to a fantasy championship and set those league-winning lineups with our NFL team's Week 17 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2023 fantasy […]
NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 17: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues
Week 17 is here, which means most fantasy leagues have reached their championship games. Many rookies helped their fantasy managers survive last week and advance to this stage. One notable example was Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua. Nacua caught nine of 11 targets for 164 yards and a touchdown versus New Orleans, finishing as […]
NFL Player Props: Bets for Week 17 - Prop Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving, Passing Yards
We have just two weeks remaining as the NFL season has made its way to Week 17, and it's almost time to say goodbye to more than half of the league for another eight months. We're in the green in this column, and we are working towards finishing the season strong, although the books aren't […]
Detroit Lions D/ST – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST25 ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions head into Dallas Week 17 to take on a Cowboys team which has put up eye-popping offensive totals at AT&T Stadium so far this season. The Cowboys are averaging 42 points a game over their last five home games and look […]
Sam LaPorta – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been a fantasy superstar as a rookie. Historically, tight ends struggle to produce for fantasy players as rookies. LaPorta has broken that trend. He is the TE1 for the year, averaging 11.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. […]
Jameson Williams – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has lived up to his first-round NFL Draft capital. The second-year wide receiver has struggled to get on the field between a torn ACL, suspension, and other injuries. Williams has shown potential during his NFL career. The wide receiver […]
Jared Goff – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has never been an elite fantasy football player. The former No. 1 overall pick has been a solid option since joining the Lions. Goff is the QB8 for the year, averaging 17.2 fantasy points per game. The veteran has […]
DraftKings NFL DFS Week 17 Picks (Main Slate): Top Daily Fantasy Plays Include Jalen Hurts, Zamir White, Deebo Samuel, Gerald Everett, and more
Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me to talk NFL DFS. Happy New Year to all of you! With season-long fantasy leagues in their championship finals this week, many who are out of the running for their league title will get their fantasy fix via DFS. Welcome...I hope you enjoy the Week 17 DraftKings Main […]
Fantasy Football Championship Rankings for Week 17 (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST) - Puka Nacua, De'Von Achane, Khalil Herbert, K.J. Osborn
RotoBallers, the 2023 fantasy football roller-coaster season comes to an end for most leagues this week. The fantasy championship game is finally here, and it's time to hoist the hardware together with our fantasy football rankings for Championship Week (Week 17). There are plenty of questions to address heading into Week 17. Will Josh Jacobs […]
Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
And just like that, we have arrived at championship week for the majority of fantasy football leagues. Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season is upon us, and I for one want to forget that Week 16 ever happened (from a fantasy defense perspective). No sugar-coating is necessary. It was a bad week for fantasy […]
Week 17 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Congrats to all those either in their championship or semifinal matchup! Today, we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 17 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. The unpredictability of […]
Jahmyr Gibbs – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: If you drafted Jahmyr Gibbs back in the fall thinking there was a chance he could win you a fantasy football championship, you have to be thrilled at his production level heading into Week 17. Although Gibbs (64 carries and 20 receptions) has been […]
David Montgomery – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Although usage has been a question week after week for the two-headed monster in Detroit's backfield, the Lions' coaching staff has been consistent in splitting carries between the two running backs. David Montgomery (89 carries and 10 receptions) has out-touched Jahmyr Gibbs (64 carries […]
Amon-Ra St. Brown – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions' star wide receiver has proven why he is considered one of the league's best wideouts over the past two weeks. The former USC Trojan has amassed 218 yards, two touchdowns, and 19 receptions on 23 targets. St. Brown has set new […]
Week 17 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players
The top asset any sports analyst can have is patience. You’re paid for thorough analysis, so don’t overreact to one good or bad game. You must be cold, calculated, and remind people that even Barry Sanders had off days. Every week, I get dozens of questions, texts, and DMs about the latest breakout player or […]
Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers, David Montgomery: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17
Week 17 is here, which means it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers, and David Montgomery are all hot names ahead of this weekend's games. All three players are coming off strong showings in Week 16. Can they keep the momentum going this week? […]
DFS Lineup Anchors: RBs and WRs for Week 17 DFS Lineups
All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally a tight […]
NFL Touchdown Predictions: Week 17 Fantasy Football TD Props (2023)
Happy Holidays everyone! I love how fantasy playoffs correspond with some of the best times of the year. This week, we have some special Pie Shop picks for the New Year. Here we predict players to score a touchdown this week. Last week, we selected five players and finished 1-4. For those of you who […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Won't Return In Week 17
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) and linebacker James Houston (ankle) have been ruled out for the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Cornerback Cameron Sutton (toe) is also questionable. Gardner-Johnson was limited in practice all week but still isn't quite ready to return and will miss his 14th straight game […]
The King's Week 17 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 17 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]
Riley Patterson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns kicker Riley Patterson started the 2023 season with the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions released the veteran kicker after the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Many were surprised to see Detroit move on from the kicker. Patterson has made 15 of […]
Sam LaPorta A Top-Five Tight End Option In Week 17
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught just three passes for 18 yards last week, but that does not change his status as a top-five fantasy tight end option. There's no reason to bench him in Week 17 despite the tough matchup with Dallas. The Cowboys have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to […]
Jameson Williams A Low-End Flex Option Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has hauled in nine of his 13 targets 90 yards over the last two weeks. He has seen an uptick in targets compared to his early-season usage, but he's still a fringe flex option against the strong Dallas Cowboys defense. Dallas has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game […]
Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains High-End WR1 Against Strong Dallas Defense
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a two-week rough patch to begin the month of December, but he's bounced back in a big way over the last two weeks. In Weeks 15 and 16 combined, he hauled in 19 of his 23 targets for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, he's […]
David Montgomery A Solid RB2 In Week 17
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has seen his fantasy ceiling take a hit with the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, but he still has plenty of value at the tricky RB spot. Gibbs has been electric over the last three weeks, but Montgomery has still handled 51 touches for 236 yards and a touchdown […]
Jahmyr Gibbs A Clear Must-Start Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been on fire in recent weeks, rushing for 246 yards and four rushing touchdowns and catching nine passes for 44 yards and a receiving touchdown over his last three games. Although Dallas has surrendered the 12th-fewest half-PPR fantasy points per game to running backs this season, the rookie […]
Jared Goff Has QB1 Outlook In Tough Week 17 Matchup
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been a mixed bag for fantasy football over the last three weeks. He threw one touchdown in Week 14, five touchdowns in Week 15, and one touchdown in Week 16. The Lions offense is as consistent as any unit in the NFL, but they have the second-most rushing touchdowns […]
Taylor Decker Good To Go To Face Cowboys
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that left tackle Taylor Decker (groin) will return to practice on Thursday and is good to go for the Week 17 game on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. Decker opened up the week with a limited practice showing on Tuesday before sitting out on Wednesday, but the fact […]
Riley Patterson Joins Browns Active Roster
The Cleveland Browns elevated kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster for Thursday night's contest against the New York Jets. The Browns signed Patterson to their practice squad on Christmas after Dustin Hopkins injured his hamstring in the Week 17 win over the Houston Texans. Hopkins has been ruled out […]
When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
It's going to be a long road to recovery for T.J. Hockenson. One of the league's elite tight ends suffered a major knee injury, ending his 2023 campaign. That part of the timeline is certain, but it becomes cloudy when looking ahead to next season. Below, we'll look at the fantasy football impact of Hockenson's […]
