Sneaky Starts and Streamers for Fantasy Football Championships - Gabriel Davis, Robby Anderson, Justin Jackson, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Welcome to the fantasy football playoff finals! Congratulations to all of those that made it to the big dance! There are certainly a number of "must starts" in championship week. Guys like Jonathan Taylor, Dalvin Cook, Cooper Kupp, Davante Adams, Travis Kelce, and Mark Andrews immediately come to mind. Then there's a middle tier of […]

NFL DFS Value Plays (Cash Games) for Week 17 on FanDuel and DraftKings

Week 16 of the NFL season is in the books, and what a week it was. First, we saw Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams set records for touchdowns in the Packers organization. Next, we saw the Bills get some sweet revenge on the Patriots in Foxboro. The shocker of the weekend was the Texans, led […]

Aaron Jones Limited Again This Week

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) has started off Week 17 with two straight limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Jones has been listed on the injury report since missing the Week 11 game due to a knee injury, but he hasn't missed any additional time. However, while he's been playing, he's been […]

Aaron Rodgers Has Yet To Practice This Week

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (toe) hasn't practiced this week, but he should be just fine to suit up on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. Rodgers hasn't been practicing much since suffering a broken pinkie toe, but he's played through the injury the last five games and has 16 touchdowns […]

Randall Cobb Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (core) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve after having core muscle surgery around a month ago and was back at practice on Thursday. It's a surprise that Cobb is already back on the practice field, but it's also unlikely that he's activated from IR before Sunday […]

Is Joe Burrow Cementing Himself as a Fantasy QB1?

Coming out of LSU with a national championship and 60 touchdown passes, Joe Burrow was the clear number one draft pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. Surprisingly for all, including their own fans, they made the obvious choice and thus far, it has worked out. After an early portion of his rookie season of being brutalized […]

Packers Activate Marquez Valdes-Scantling From COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers activated wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Valdes-Scantling did not play in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns on Christmas Day, but he will return to action on Sunday night against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. With MVS out in Week 16, Allen Lazard took advantage with […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Ruled Out Retirement After This Year

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't ruling out retirement after this season. "I'm just enjoying this season for this season, and playing next year will definitely be in the thought process," Rodgers said. It's possible that Rodgers could hang up his cleats and walk off into the sunset if he wins his second Super […]

Packers Activate Jaire Alexander From Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers are activating cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Alexander has been practicing, but it remains to be seen if he'll actually play in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The 24-year-old shutdown cornerback has been out since Week 4 […]

Targets and Air Yards Analysis - NextGen Stats

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war as we get ready for the all-important championship week. If you are still in the playoffs, that means you have been been able to stay alive and grind through 16 long weeks. Only one thing can beat you to the finish […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17

Welcome to the fantasy football playoff finals! Congratulations to all of those that made it to the big dance! Last week, we highlighted Ronald Jones II, Devin Singletary, and Isaiah McKenzie as risers and Myles Gaskin, Jerry Jeudy, and AJ Dillon as fallers. Some other calls didn't quite work out, particularly Tyler Johnson as one […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

This year, Week 17 doesn't mark the end of the NFL regular season. It does signify the championship round in most fantasy football leagues, though. In what can only be deemed typical for 2021, several high-profile players sat out the past weekend due to COVID and wreaked havoc on fantasy lineups. The coming week is […]

Packers Put Marcedes Lewis On COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers placed tight end Marcedes Lewis and linebacker Oren Burks on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. There's a chance they could both clear the league's COVID protocols by Sunday, but it remains to be seen if that will happen. Splitting time and targets with Josiah Deguara, Lewis hasn't become a fantasy relevant […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Derrick Gore, Elijah Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Welcome to Week 17 of the fantasy football season -- aka the fantasy football championships. Congrats to everyone who made it this far, now let's win it! Like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy football waiver wire articles. We are with you until the end, and are going to […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round

It's time for the championship chase, RotoBallers! High fives all around to those still with me in the hunt who are reading waiver columns. COVID-19 madness has widened the chaos chasm present in fantasy sports, so just put yourself in the best position possible and remember bad luck doesn't reflect upon your character. Let's start […]

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Week 17?

In years past, who to cut before your Championship Game really only came with one rule – don't drop someone your opponent can pick up and use against you. That was it, simple and easy. Thanks to Covid-19, the rules have changed and changed drastically. Fantasy managers were able to make it 14 weeks with […]

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Darrel Williams, Rex Burkhead, Jordan Howard, Boston Scott

Congratulations to those of you who are preparing for matchups in Week 17. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while navigating through injuries to critical players, COVID-related absences, and the other surprises that emerged during this unique season. Now this diligence has placed you on the threshold of your league's championship. Winning your […]

Top Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Marvin Jones Jr., K.J. Osborn, Allen Lazard, Isaiah McKenzie

It's fantasy playoff time and the NFL is a mess right now due to COVID. Are there any players left on the waiver wire wasteland heading into the final week for most fantasy leagues? Let's find out. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Week 16 was headlined by Joe Burrow who set a Bengals record with 525 yards and four touchdowns and Dak Prescott who threw four touchdowns while leading the Cowboys to 42 points in the first half against Washington. Aaron Rodgers went off in the first half against the Browns with three touchdowns, but his day could have […]

Allen Lazard (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're still alive in the playoffs, and need a boost entering the final game day of the fantasy season, I don't think you can find a tastier player than Allen Lazard at the wide receiver position still available in three of […]

Video: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 - 2021 Fantasy Football Advice

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some players  to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure […]

Amari Rodgers Goes On COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers placed rookie wide receiver/kick returner Amari Rodgers, guard Ben Braden, linebacker Tipa Galeai, linebacker Ty Summers and defensive lineman R.J. McIntosh on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Their availability for the team's Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night is now in question. Rodgers, who was drafted in […]

Updated Week 16 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce, Diontae Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Najee Harris

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below are our updated Week 16 fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues. In a crazy semi-finals week for the fantasy football playoffs, where do Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce, Diontae Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Najee Harris rank, among others? In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the […]

Updated Week 16 Flex Rankings for Fantasy Football: Devonta Freeman, Craig Reynolds, Van Jefferson, Christian Kirk, Rashod Bateman

It's playoffs time RotoBallers! Below you will see our staff's updated fantasy football Flex rankings for Week 16. Our goal is to get you to the fantasy football championships, and to win it all -- so let's take a look at where FLEX options like Devonta Freeman, Craig Reynolds, Van Jefferson, Christian Kirk and Rashod […]

Updated Week 16 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Rob Gronkowski

Welcome RotoBallers to our Week 16 tight end rankings for fantasy football. We're here to help you set those winning lineups as always, so let's see where key tight ends like Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz and Rob Gronkowski rank, among others? In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also […]

AJ Dillon Accumulates 56 Total Yards In Saturday's Win

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon rushed nine times for 41 yards and secured all three of his targets for 15 yards in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns. He was efficient in his complementary role, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, including 31 yards after contact in the Week 16 win. The 23-year-old […]

Allen Lazard Finds The End Zone In Win Over Cleveland

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard caught two of five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 13 yards in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers connected with Lazard for an 11-yard score for his 443rd career touchdown pass, breaking Brett Favre's franchise record. Lazard […]

Aaron Jones Accumulates 87 Total Yards

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones rushed 12 times for 66 yards and secured five of six targets for 21 yards in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns. He paced the Packers backfield with 66 rushing yards and was second in targets in the Week 16 win. The 27-year-old continues to be a […]

Davante Adams Scores For A Third Straight Game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught 10-of-13 targets for 114 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns. Another day in the office for Adams, who caught two touchdowns in the Week 16 win and has now scored five times in three straight contests. The 29-year-old has also topped […]

Aaron Rodgers Breaks Packers Touchdown Record

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 24-of-34 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns while losing a yard on one rushing attempt in Saturday's 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns. In the first quarter, he connected with wide receiver Allen Lazard for his 443rd career touchdown pass, breaking Brett Favre's franchise record. The future […]