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 […]

Josh Jacobs Set To Face Fully Healthy Colts Defense

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts activated star linebacker Darius Leonard off of the COVID-IR. On Wednesday, they activated cornerback Rock-Ya Sin and multiple other starters, which ensures the Colts will be healthy on the defensive side of the ball for Sunday's game. While we're not yet sure what the cardio level is for these players, […]

Week 17 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 17 of the 2020 NFL Season! Each week, I'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. The "fantasy points allowed rank" […]

Darren Waller Placed On COVID-19 List

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (back, knee) was working his way back from an IT band issue and was hoping to play this week, but being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday all but rules out a potential return this weekend. That will make Foster Moreau a TE2 again and keep receiver […]

Michael Florio's Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Dare Ogunbowale, Trey Lance, Isaiah McKenzie, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Championship week is here. This is the reason we study all summer long, set waivers and lineups and live and die with our team each week – all is done in the quest to bring home a title. If you are still reading this you are either in the title game or maybe just a […]

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 […]

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 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17

Welcome to the championship week(s) my esteemed RotoBallers! We've been put through the wringer to get here, but kudos to those of you who persevered and pushed through the injuries and COVID-induced chaos to have a chance at the title. You can't take FAAB with you, so flex that muscle when making adds here. As […]

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 […]

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 […]

Top Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Gerald Everett, Foster Moreau, Cole Kmet, C.J. Uzomah, Austin Hooper

It is championship week in most fantasy football leagues! If your team is no longer alive, then stop reading and move on to your fantasy hockey and hoops leagues. Congratulations if you made your league’s title game! Kudos to you for navigating the treacherous combination of injuries, COVID, bye weeks, and awful NFL coaching decisions […]

Derek Carr Dealing With Sore Ribs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (ribs) is dealing with sore ribs and not a chest contusion as reported initially, per interim head coach Rich Bisaccia. He is expected to play in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. The 30-year-old said it hurts when he coughs, and Carr could be limited in practice this week. […]

Raiders Hoping Darren Waller Can Practice Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said he's hoping that tight end Darren Waller (back, knee) will be able to get on the practice field on Wednesday, but it's still a touch-and-go situation. Waller has been out since getting injured on Thanksgiving, and he's not a lock to return in Week 17 against […]

Raiders Defense Sees Four Starters Hit COVID-19 List

The Las Vegas Raiders were hit hard Monday, seeing six members of its defense added to the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list. The group includes linebackers Denzel Perryman, Cory Littleton, K.J. Wright and Patrick Onwuasor, cornerback Casey Hayward Jr., and defensive tackle Darius Philon. Las Vegas' defense has enjoyed two consecutive weeks of solid production, albeit against […]

Hunter Renfrow Has One Touchdown In Win Over Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow caught all three of his targets for 40 yards with one touchdown in Sunday's 17-13 come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos. While he was targeted just three times, the Clemson product finally found the end zone and helped push his team past a tough Denver defense. With a […]

Foster Moreau Has Four Catches In Win Over Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau caught all four of his targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 17-13 come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos. The LSU product took a couple of games to warm up with Darren Waller being sidelined with knee and back injuries, but he has been solid in his last two […]

Josh Jacobs Has 27 Carries In Win Over Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had 27 carries for 129 yards and one fumble in Sunday's 17-13 come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos. Despite being responsible for bumbling the ball in the second quarter and opening the door for Denver to get a field goal, Jacobs was also pivotal in carrying the ball […]

Derek Carr Throws For 201 Yards In Win Over Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 20 of 25 passes for 201 yards with one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 17-13 come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos. Despite throwing an interception in the first half and appearing to give the Broncos room to take the game over, the 30-year-old signal-caller did a better […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets and Avoids

What usually is the season finale is now the penultimate week of the regular season. 24 out of 32 teams are still in playoff contention. Just eight teams have officially been eliminated. This is why the NFL is the best. The major upset of Week 16 was the Texans beating down on the Chargers. The […]

Darren Waller Officially Inactive Against Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (back, knee) is officially inactive in Week 16 against the Denver Broncos. Waller hasn't practiced or played since getting injured on Thanksgiving Day and was doubtful coming into this one, so fantasy managers should've already had Waller firmly planted on their benches. Backup Foster Moreau had his best […]

Bryan Edwards, Marcus Mariota Placed On COVID-19 List

The Las Vegas Raiders placed wide receiver Bryan Edwards and quarterback Marcus Mariota on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday, which means they will be inactive for Week 16 against the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Nathan Peterman and wide receiver Dillon Stoner were activated from the COVID list in a corresponding move. Edwards caught his third touchdown […]

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 […]

Key Fantasy Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights and Emergency Options for Week 16

Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 16. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to […]

Updated Week 16 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Alvin Kamara, Sony Michel, Rashaad Penny, Darrell Henderson

Howdy RotoBallers! In this article are our updated Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings. The fantasy football playoffs are fully in motion, and our goal is to help you win your matchups as always -- let's take a look at where some key running backs like Alvin Kamara, Sony Michel, Rashaad Penny and Darrell […]

Updated Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tee Higgins, Hunter Renfrow, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Green, Marquise Brown

It's playoffs time! Below are our updated Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. We've reached the fantasy semi-finals, and our goal is to help you win as always, so let's see where key receivers like Tee Higgins, Hunter Renfrow, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Green and Marquise Brown rank this week, among others? In addition to our […]

Foster Moreau - Week 16 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau is on track to start again and looking to have a big impact on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Moreau was limited in practice earlier in the week with an abdomen/thigh injury but cleared the injury report in time for Sunday's game. The LSU product was stymied by […]