Week 18 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Most fantasy football championship games have been played, but not all of them. And while I prefer leagues that don’t include the final week, I pass no judgment on anyone who chooses to. It is another week of fantasy football after all. My main home league played into the final week until about five years […]

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 […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 18 AFC Contenders and Pretenders

Only one week of the 2023 NFL regular season remains, meaning it's almost time to begin "win or go home" games in the postseason. As always, it's been an exciting roller coaster of a year, and only one team will be satisfied when the season comes to a close. There are no official "rankings" in […]

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 - […]

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 […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The final week of the NFL regular season is the toughest to predict. There's a handful of teams fighting for their playoff lives, another group far removed from the picture, and the select few that are locked into their playoff spot and have nothing to play for. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share […]

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 […]

Justin Watson Has Only One Catch In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson was expected to have a bigger role in the passing attack in the Week 17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with Kadarius Toney (hip) sidelined for the second straight game. Watson ended up catching one of his three targets, although it was a big play and went for […]

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 […]

What You Need To Know - Top 10 Running Back Rankings Including Kyren Williams, James Conner, Travis Etienne, and More

Championship Week in Week 17 came and went! There was plenty of excitement during just about all of the games on Sunday, and it felt like a chore trying to keep with 10 of them during the 1 PM slate! Here's to hoping you were victorious in your finale and here's to wishing you plenty […]

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 […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs, Stefon Diggs, Travis Kelce

The 17th Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Isiah Pacheco Officially Active Versus Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) had been listed as questionable but is officially active for Week 17 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was trending in the right direction and had his status confirmed prior to kickoff. After missing two weeks, Pacheco returned to the mix last Monday but played just 57 […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Won't Suit Up Versus Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Week 17 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He had been listed as questionable but ultimately unable to recover in time for kickoff. The good news for the Chiefs is that Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) will suit up. He ranks as a high-end […]

Justyn Ross And Richie James To See Expanded Roles

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Justyn Ross and Richie James should both see extended roles over the next few weeks, according to Jonathan Jones of NFL on CBS. To spark their stagnant offense, Jones said the Chiefs will look to get the second-year wideout Ross and veteran James some more targets. Neither player has made […]

Week 17 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Nico Collins, D'Andre Swift, Puka Nacua, Deebo Samuel, Devin Singletary

Welcome back to more fantasy football rankings, RotoBallers! It's fantasy football championship week! We are here to lead you to a fantasy title and set those league-winning lineups with our Week 17 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football. Let's hoist the hardware together. Fantasy championship week kicks off with the Cowboys and Lions on […]

Chiefs Stripping Down Playbook In Week 17

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a rare offensive slump, and sources say they have whittled down their normal game plan from head coach Andy Reid's massive playbook for their Week 17 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. It will mean fewer plays, fewer personnel packages and most likely fewer players getting their hands on the […]

Is Isiah Pacheco Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco marked his return to action in Week 16 after a two-game absence. He was sidelined due to a shoulder injury but immediately made an impact for his team upon his return. However, things didn't go according to plan for the running back and his team. In the Chiefs' […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Sunday Morning Updates): Raheem Mostert, Isiah Pacheco, Ja'Marr Chase, Kyler Murray, DK Metcalf, Zay Flowers, Kenneth Walker III

With the fantasy football playoff championship finals underway in most leagues for Week 17 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers and can impact league titles. Our injury updates and reports for Week 17 as of Sunday, December 31, 2023, […]

Isiah Pacheco – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a fantasy star in his second NFL season. The second-year running back is the RB19 for the year, averaging 12.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing two contests with a shoulder injury. Pacheco left […]

Tee Higgins - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Flex option all in formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Risky, high-ceiling fantasy wideout ANALYSIS: In one of the top rivalries in the National Football League, Kansas City and Cincinnati will go toe-to-toe for the fifth time in nearly two years. Unlike previous contests, both teams are in much different positions. Without question, Patrick Mahomes, Travis […]

Rashee Rice - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all fantasy lineups POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end fantasy wide receiver ANALYSIS: The Bengals and Chiefs will meet for the fifth time since January 2022. Cincinnati has the edge during that span, winning three of the four meetings. Undoubtedly, things will look different this time around, as Joe Burrow won't be under center […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Likely To Play On Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is expected to suit up for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The young back is likely to play despite missing practice on Thursday and Friday. The expectation is that Edwards-Helaire will resume his job as the backup to Isiah Pacheco (concussion) who is also […]

Week 17 Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football: C.J. Stroud, Jaren Hall, Jarrett Stidham, Tyrod Taylor, Zamir White, Jayden Reed

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Fantasy championship week is here. It's either win big or go home. Injuries continue to change the quarterback landscape. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers. C.J. Beathard will draw for the start for the Jaguars in Week 17. Reinforcements are coming as […]

Darren Waller – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is one of the top weapons in the NFL. Unfortunately, injuries have limited his fantasy upside over the past few seasons. He is the TE24 for the year, averaging 7.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Waller […]

Isiah Pacheco Expected To Suit Up In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol. That being said, Pacheco is expected to suit up for the Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs could certainly use his help as they find themselves in danger of losing the divisional title. The expectation is that Pacheco […]

Week 17 PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Chuba Hubbard, Calvin Ridley, Zay Flowers, James Conner, Trey McBride

Fantasy football championships are on the line as Week 17 officially arrives. Congratulations to all the Fantasy managers who have it this far. At RotoBaller, we will help you with tough start/sit decisions and guide you to a fantasy title with our Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings. Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler rushed for 17 yards […]

Keaontay Ingram Elevated To Chiefs Active Roster

Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ingram, who began the season with the Cardinals, signed with the Chiefs' practice squad back in late November. Ingram's elevation could mean that Isiah Pacheco (concussion) or […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Value Picks Include Jacoby Brissett, Devin Singletary, Braxton Berrios, and Cade Otton

We're on to Week 17, RotoBallers, and we're here to guide you through the 17th week of the season and find sneaky sleeper values to help you take down your favorite contest. If you're playing cash games, you don't have to have the top QB or RB of the week. But in Guaranteed Prize Pools […]