WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 18 (2023)

Welcome to Week 18 of the WR/CB Matchups article. Most season-long fantasy leagues are over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to play other types of contests in Week 18. The most important factor in Week 18 is which teams are playing their starters less than normal. Make sure to stay on top of […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 18

Congratulations to all of you who are playing for a fantasy championship. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing your league's title, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. This column will proceed with the […]

Luke Musgrave Remains Limited In Practice

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney), who remains on Injured Reserve, was listed as limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Musgrave was also limited in practices last week before picking up a doubtful tag before the Week 17 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 23-year-old is recovering from a lacerated […]

Aaron Jones Listed As Limited

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (finger, knee) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's walkthrough practice estimation. Jones continues to be limited in practice early in the week, but he isn't in danger of sitting out in a must-win Week 18 regular season matchup against the visiting Chicago Bears this weekend. The […]

Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Limited

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring), Jayden Reed (chest) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) were all listed as limited in the team's walkthrough practice estimation on Wednesday. It's the first time that Watson has been listed as limited in a practice since he injured his hamstring all the way back in Week 13. It […]

AJ Dillon Sits Out Of Walkthrough

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) was listed as a non-participant at the team's walkthrough session on Wednesday. Dillon suffered a broken right thumb in Week 14 and sat out in Week 15 before returning in Week 16. He suffered a stinger in the Sunday night win over the Minnesota Vikings in […]

NFL Week 18 Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 NFL Teams Stand?

As we head into the last week of the NFL season, we know exactly what teams are playing for at this point. Injuries, inefficiencies, and mega-popstar distractions have impacted NFL teams in different ways through the league's first 17 weeks. On the other hand, there have been some major positive surprises and stellar play from […]

When Will Christian Watson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

It's been an injury-riddled year for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson. Watson missed the first three weeks of the regular season with a hamstring injury and then re-aggravated that same hamstring on the same leg late in the Packers' Week 13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.  Since leaving that game in Week […]

Week 18 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Congrats to all those in their championship! Today, we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 18 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. We'll look to replicate success from Week […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Najee Harris, Zack Moss

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 3. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Najee Harris, and Zack Moss. As the fantasy football playoffs continue, every decision, transaction, and […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 17

Heading into Week 18, the playoff landscape is beginning to shake out and in large part, the health of a team's franchise quarterback correlates with their playoff status. The Ravens, 49ers, Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions, Browns, Eagles, and Rams are all locked into the playoffs. Only one outlier on this list - the Browns - […]

NFL Playoff Picture and Wild Card Standings - Packers, Seahawks, Saints, Colts, Texans, Bills Among Teams In The Hunt

It's been an incredible 2023 NFL season, but there are still plenty of highly-important games in Week 18. Heading into the final week of the regular season, nine teams have clinched playoff spots, meaning five slots are still up for grabs. Let's take a look at the NFL playoff picture after Week 17 action and […]

Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With four consecutive games with at least four receptions and 48 receiving yards, Tucker Kraft has become one of the more consistent fantasy performers in recent weeks. He has been lucky that top target Christian Watson and top tight end Luke Musgrave have been sidelined […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Josh Allen, Tua Tagovailoa, Alvin Kamara, DeVonta Smith, Trevor Lawrence, Baker Mayfield, and more

Although most fantasy football leagues wrapped up in Week 17, there are some leagues that extend to Week 18, and DFS contests will continue through the Super Bowl. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, January 2 will give you the latest news on the top banged-up players heading into Week 18 including Christian […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 18 TE Pickups Include Juwan Johnson, Tucker Kraft, Taysom Hill, and more!

If you have not focused your attention on your fantasy hockey and hoops teams yet and still care about fantasy football, this is the column for you! This is my final tight end waiver wire column of 2023, and let me tell you there have been few dull moments. Fantasy footballers have needed tight ends […]

Packers Sign Bo Melton To The Active Roster, Samori Toure To IR

The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Bo Melton from the practice squad to their active 53-man roster on Monday and placed Samori Toure (knee) in a corresponding move. The team also signed safety Tyler Coyle to the practice squad. Green Bay is extremely thin at the receiver position heading into the Week 18 regular […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Julio Jones, Juwan Johnson, Justice Hill, and more

Happy New Year everybody, and to those who closed out their fantasy season on top, congratulations. This season was a tumultuous one with injuries to notable players sprouting up every week. If you made it through unscathed, there’s a decent shot you finished with a first-place trophy. As most weeks have been this season, Week […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets and Avoids

Can it get any worse for Carolina? Another week where the Panthers could not score a touchdown, but this time they were shut out. Bryce Young looks to be a huge bust. He was 19/32 for 112 yards, no touchdowns, one interception, and was sacked six times. His QBR was 12.1. David Tepper has already […]

Jayden Reed In Doubt For Week 18

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed (ribs), who left the Sunday night win over the Minnesota Vikings early after two impressive touchdowns, will have further tests on his injured ribs on Monday after X-rays came back negative Sunday night, according to sources. Reed is pretty sore, and it's safe to say his status […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Elijah Mitchell, Zamir White, Khalil Herbert, Jerry Jeudy, more

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! It's time for the final round of waiver wire pickups of the 2023 fantasy football season. Most fantasy leagues ended in Week 17. However, we've got you covered with our Week 18 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for fantasy managers with still something to play for.  Week 18 comes with many challenges […]

Tucker Kraft Reels In Season-High Six Receptions

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft caught all six of his targets for 48 yards during the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. The six receptions were a season-high for the rookie and tied for the team lead on Sunday night. Since Week 13, Kraft has seen six targets in […]

Romeo Doubs Quiet In Blowout Win Over Minnesota

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs caught three of six targets for 28 yards during the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year receiver crashed back to earth after posting 79 yards and a touchdown last week, being outdone by Jayden Reed (chest), who exited early, practice squad receiver Bo Melton, and […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: Top Free Agent Adds Include Khalil Herbert, Zamir White, Elijah Mitchell, Tyjae Spears

Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your draft. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision that you have made throughout the regular season. Congratulations to all of you who were able to fulfill those championship aspirations in Week 17 while navigating through injuries, unexpected […]

Bo Melton Posts 105 Yards In Win Over Vikings

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton caught six of nine targets for 105 yards and a touchdown during the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year receiver was called up from the practice squad for the second week in a row with Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) ruled out, and […]

Jayden Reed Scores Twice Before Early Exit

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (chest) exited Sunday's game before the second half with a chest injury and was later ruled out of the contest. The rookie came into the week with a chest injury and was later reported to have gotten a CT scan to evaluate the damage. Reed was on an […]

AJ Dillon Exits Early Sunday Night With Stinger

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (shoulder) exited the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter with a stinger. The 25-year-old was listed as questionable to return but never came back to the game. Dillon had dealt with a thumb injury over the past few weeks. Since the return of […]

Aaron Jones Hits 120 Yards Rushing For Second Week In A Row

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones took 20 carries for 120 yards and caught his lone target for a 10-yard gain during the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran exited the game briefly Sunday night but returned the next drive. Jones gained at least 120 yards on the ground for the […]

Jordan Love Stays Hot, Tosses Three Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 24 of 33 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns, adding two carries for two yards during the team's 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 25-year-old now has 30 passing touchdowns this season and has scored three total touchdowns in six games. Love has done this with […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round Including Elijah Mitchell, Khalil Herbert, Zamir White, Jamaal Williams, Wan'Dale Robinson

Cheers to you, intrepid fantasy footballer who hits the new year with one last week to play. Don't think we've forgotten about you! This week is a messy one with evolving playing-time situations so let's take an early look ahead with the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 18. As always, we're here as […]

Christian Watson Out Again On Sunday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) won't play on Sunday night versus the Vikings. The wideout was listed as doubtful after not practicing during the week, so he'll now miss his fourth consecutive contest. The Packers also won't have Dontayvion Wicks (chest), meaning Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed (toe) should be the primary […]