Week 18 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Mac Jones, Sam Howell

There were a few changes at quarterback, and a star signal caller returns for fantasy managers who are still playing for something in Week 18. Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is expected to return after a two-game absence and start against the Giants for the regular season finale. Skylar Thompson, Sam Ehlinger, Sam Howell, Joe Flacco, Davis […]

Raiders Defense Surrenders 31 Points In Week 18 Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders defense finished a disappointing 2022 season in similar fashion on Saturday, giving up 31 points in a home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They managed two sacks and zero turnovers, not having an answer for the Chiefs top-ranked offensive attack. Despite having a talented defensive roster led by Pro Bowl […]

Daniel Carlson Makes Three Kicks In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit on all three of his kicks in a 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, including two field goals and one extra point. The 27-year-old made his league-leading 11th field goal of over 50 yards in the first quarter. Carlson finished the season with a 92% […]

Foster Moreau A Non-Factor In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau wasn't heavily involved on Saturday, catching one reception for 10 yards. The fourth-year pro finished the 2022 season with the highest-receiving output of his career, accumulating 33 catches for 420 yards through the air. Moreau projects as an interesting TE2 with upside next season, needing additional volume before […]

Darren Waller Finishes 2023 Quietly Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller caught three-of-four passes for 40 receiving yards during the team's 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The seventh-year veteran played in only eight games this season, his lowest total since becoming a full-time starter in 2019. Waller, who will be 31 next September, signed a […]

Mack Hollins Fizzles Against Chiefs in Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins caught three-of-four passes for 40 receiving yards during the team's 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The 29-year-old will enter free agency after an impressive 2022 campaign that saw him finish second on the Raiders in receiving behind star WR Davante Adams. Hollins is an […]

Hunter Renfrow Saves His Best For Last

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow caught all seven of his targets for 63 receiving yards and one touchdown during the team's 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Renfrow led the team in targets and scored the Raiders' only offensive touchdown, waiting until Week 18 to score his highest fantasy point […]

Davante Adams Goes For 73 Yards Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams caught five-of nine targets for 73 receiving yards in the team's 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. He left the game briefly in the fourth quarter after a hard hit, but returned soon after. Adams showed chemistry with QB Jarrett Stidham in their two games […]

Josh Jacobs Tamed In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a relatively quiet day for fantasy managers in a tough matchup on Sunday, carrying the ball 17 times for 45 yards, adding two catches for five yards through the air. He finished with less than 10 half-PPR fantasy points for just the second time in his last […]

Jarrett Stidham Comes Down To Earth In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham struggled on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, completing 22-of-36 passes for 219 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, adding 50 yards on the ground. The 26-year-old showed promise in his two-game tryout for the Raiders starting QB job next year, finishing with 584 passing yards, four touchdowns, three […]

Sleepers, Start 'Em, Value Plays for RB, WR, TE, QB - Fantasy Football Week 18

The 2022 fantasy football season continues with our Week 18 sleepers, start 'em, and value plays. Anthony Aniano gives his in-depth fantasy football advice, breaking down some of his sleeper and value plays as we head into Week 18 of the fantasy football season. These players should be targets as injury replacements, bye-week fill-ins, streamers, […]

Josh Jacobs Will Play In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (hip, personal) did not practice on Thursday or Friday but is officially active for Saturday's contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jacobs had been spending time with his father in the hospital this week but flew to Las Vegas on Friday night after his father told him he […]

Boom and Bust: Week 18 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: J.K. Dobbins, Tyreek Hill, Aaron Jones, George Kittle, Evan Engram

I first and foremost want to wish Damar Hamlin the best, and I hope he has a full recovery. The young man (who is the same age as most of us), was devastatingly hurt doing what he loved and performing at the sport’s highest level. This is a game that we all love, and without […]

10 Things You Should Know Ahead Of Week 18 - Fantasy Football Outlooks For Derrick Henry, Jalen Hurts, Aaron Rodgers

Hello, RotoBallers! As we head into the final weekend of the NFL season, we have an interesting slate ahead of us for Week 18. While most fantasy leagues held their league championship games last week, there are still some fantasy managers battling it out. And hey...we're all just fans of the game, right? The NFL […]

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

Let's just start by saying that any discussion of football feels weird until we know that Damar Hamlin is okay. Monday night's scene during the Bengals and Bills game was incredibly scary, and I'm hopeful that we'll get good news on Hamlin's health in the next day or so. I think we'll all, including the […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Mike Evans, Davante Adams, Treylon Burks, Jerry Jeudy

We remain hopeful for promising news regarding Demar Hamlin as both he and his family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. His situation unquestionably remains far more important than anything related to fantasy football. With that in mind, some of you will be involved in Week 18 matchups that will determine your league champions. […]

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

It's been a tough week for the sports world with Damar Hamlin suffering cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football. We wish him a full recovery. Week 18 begins Saturday with the Chiefs at the Raiders followed by the Titans visiting the Jaguars with the AFC South on the line. You may be out of your […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, James Conner, Brian Robinson Jr.

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 7. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, James Conner, and Brian Robinson Jr. As the fantasy football playoffs continue in […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 18 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're looking at the […]

Is Josh Jacobs Playing In Week 18? Should I Start Zamir White for Fantasy Football?

While many fantasy football leagues conclude their championships in Week 17, Week 18 brings one final full slate of NFL games for DFS and the opportunity for fantasy glory in leagues that go until the end of the regular season. The Las Vegas Raiders have been surprisingly fantasy-relevant in 2022, starting with the league’s leading […]

RIVAL Fantasy - NFL FantasyBook Over/Under DFS Prop Picks: Week 18 Saturday Slate

Hello everybody, I'm Josh Constantinou! I'm excited to tell you about an awesome new site that offers a unique blend of player props and fantasy sports. My friends over at RIVAL Fantasy have a TON of great games we can look to take advantage of. RIVAL Fantasy is a great DFS site where you can […]

Jimmy Garoppolo A Viable Option For Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders appear ready to move on from quarterback Derek Carr this offseason after benching him for the final two weeks of the regular season. A source told Dan Patrick that head coach Josh McDaniels might opt for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who will be an unrestricted free agent heading into […]

Is Mike White Playing In Week 18? Should I Pickup And Start Joe Flacco For Fantasy Football?

New York Jets quarterback Mike White has been solid this season. The veteran quarterback is the QB39 for the year, averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game. While he is outside top-35 quarterbacks for the year, the former Western Kentucky star has played only four games this season. Yet, White has a higher points-per-game average than […]

Is Nick Foles Playing In Week 18? Should I Pickup And Start Sam Ehlinger For Fantasy Football?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles has bounced around the NFL during his career. After serving as a backup quarterback for the first 14 games of the year, Foles has started the past two weeks. However, Foles was awful against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, throwing three interceptions while ending the game with negative […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 18 (Friday Updates): Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs

Whether your fantasy league extends to Week 18 or you're locked in for one final full slate of DFS contests, injuries continue to be a factor in start-or-sit decisions. This is the final week of the regular season, so some teams are more motivated to play banged-up players than others. Our injury updates and reports […]

Zamir White Could Have Big Role Against Chiefs

There is a good chance that Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Zamir White will get his first serious action of his first NFL season in the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Starter Josh Jacobs (hip, oblique) is questionable for Saturday's game and missed two practices this week. […]

Daniel Carlson A Mid-Range Starting Kicker In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson showed his strong leg yet again in Week 17, connecting on two field goals, including a 57-yarder that extended his league lead on made kicks over 50 yards to 10 on the year. Carlson has a matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs at home to finish the season. With […]

Avoid Raiders Defense Against The Chiefs

The wheels have come off for the Las Vegas Raiders defense this season. After losing starters DE Chandler Jones, LB Denzel Perryman, and CB Rock Ya-Sin to Injured Reserve last week, the Raiders defense gave up 37 points in an overtime loss to the QB Brock Purdy-led San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. This week […]

Foster Moreau A Sneaky DFS Pick On Saturday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau has been a rising name in fantasy football this year, hitting career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as the Raiders' third-leading receiver so far in 2022. The 25-year-old had his highest receiving total of the season in Week 17 with QB Jarret Stidham making his first […]

Darren Waller A Low-End TE1 Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has a matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18, who rank as the third-easiest fantasy matchup for opposing TEs this season. Despite scoring two TDs in the three games since his return from injury, Waller has been out-snapped by fellow TE Foster Moreau in each contest, […]