Tre Tucker Finds End Zone Amidst Busy Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker was targeted eight times during Sunday's Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints, but he ultimately caught just two passes for 14 yards and a touchdown. He also added a five-yard rush. It was a bizarre day for Tucker as he finished second on the team in […]

Jakobi Meyers Snags Third TD In Week 17 Win

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers reeled in five of nine targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in his team's 25-10 win over the New Orleans Saints. The 28-year-old led all Raiders pass-catchers with his target total and was second to tight end Brock Bowers in catches and receiving yardage. It was the […]

Brock Bowers Lands In History Books After Week 17 Win

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers caught all seven of his targets for 77 yards during Sunday's Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints. Along the way, Bowers set the record for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in NFL history. Although he did break the record by passing Mike Ditka, […]

Alexander Mattison Quiet In Backup Role Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison rushed for just 32 yards on 10 carries during Sunday's Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints. He also caught one of his three targets for six yards through the air. Mattison salvaged his fantasy showing last weekend with a touchdown, but he had no such luck […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round Including Jalen McMillan, Khalil Herbert, Michael Carter, Julius Chestnut, Marvin Mims Jr.

We will never forget about those of you who take the fantasy season through the final week! As if fantasy football wasn't chaotic enough, this week has some teams grinding for a playoff berth/seed while others may rest starters, with contract incentives and injuries affecting individual players. Let's finish strong with our fantasy football waiver […]

Ameer Abdullah Nears 150 Yards Before Injuring Foot

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (foot) rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries during Sunday's Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints. He also caught three of his four targets for an additional 32 yards through the air. Abdullah managed to approach the century-and-a-half mark for total scrimmage yards despite playing just […]

Aidan O'Connell Tallies Two More Touchdowns In Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell completed 20 of his 35 pass attempts for 242 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 17 win over the New Orleans Saints. The 26-year-old has gone two consecutive starts without a turnover, giving Raider fans something to celebrate despite being eliminated from playoff contention. Furthermore, the […]

Should I Pick Up Raheem Blackshear or Mike Boone? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

The Panthers made a surprising announcement on Friday, shutting down their top running back Chuba Hubbard for the remainder of the season by placing him on IR. Rookie Jonathon Brooks is already out for the season and Miles Sanders is long gone. That leaves only the veteran Mike Boone and third-year running back Raheem Blackshear […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Projections: (Half-PPR) - De'Von Achane, Isaac Guerendo, Jerome Ford, Tyjae Spears, Jalen McMillan, Jauan Jennings, Rico Dowdle

Most fantasy managers are set to finalize the rest of their fantasy football championship matchup lineups. Whether you got out to a hot start this week during Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday games or need big performances on Sunday or Monday to catch up, use our Week 17 fantasy football projections to assist your close calls. Ahead of […]

Raiders D/ST Has Streaming Appeal For Week 17

The Las Vegas Raiders defense has played surprisingly well over the last four games. In fact, the Raiders have held their opponents to 20 points or less in three of their last four contests. Now, they head into a plus-matchup against the New Orleans Saints offense in Week 17. An offensive unit that is without […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Rico Dowdle, Ameer Abdullah, Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Welcome to Week 17, RotoBallers! Are the nerves settling in on your fantasy championship or toilet bowl game? Are you off to a hot start from games on Christmas? Or are you falling behind because things have been busy with the holidays? I am here today to discuss some running backs with interesting outlooks for […]

Daniel Carlson Has Favorable Matchup In Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hasn't been the most consistent option, but he could be worth a look in Week 17. Carlson has missed at least one kick in three of his last four games. Last week, Carlson made his lone extra point attempt while converting 2-of-3 field goal attempts in the win over […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 17 (2024): Mid-Week Fantasy Football Pickups Include Raheem Blackshear, Trey Benson, Tyjae Spears, Chig Okonkwo

With two games in the books, there is still some time to add free agents for fantasy managers who made it to their fantasy championship game. Some fantasy managers might have got off to a hot start with the performances of Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. There is still plenty of […]

Week 17 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Overall Updates Include Isaac Guerendo, Rico Dowdle, Jerome Ford, A.J. Brown, Joe Flacco

It's now or never time! Championship week is officially here, which can often lead to nerve-wracking start-or-sit decisions. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 17 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Tyreek Hill, Isaac Guerendo, Rico Dowdle, Jalen McMillan, Jerome Ford, and A.J. Brown stand for the […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 17! This Week 17 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em will help you make the right lineup decisions in the fantasy football championship. With most leagues ending in Week 17, this is the final week of the fantasy football playoffs. That makes […]

Tre Tucker Lacks Fantasy Appeal Despite High Snap Shares

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker continues to see the field at a very high rate, but his production has been suboptimal lately. Just last week, Tucker played 92 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps but caught just two passes for 41 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has just six catches for 66 […]

Jakobi Meyers Looks To Bounce Back After Low Catch Total

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers delivered a hot stretch of high-volume performances before coming down to earth with just two receptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. He'll look to bounce back with more targets and receptions in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints. Meyers ranks as the overall WR23 in PPR […]

Ameer Abdullah Carries Hot Streak, Big Receiving Role Into Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah has quietly been one of the more impactful running backs in fantasy football over the last two weeks, and he'll look to build on his hot streak during this Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New Orleans Saints. Over the Raiders' last two contests, Abdullah has played fewer […]

Alexander Mattison Maintains Pass-Catching Upside In Lead Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison remains on the fantasy radar given his ability to catch passes and score touchdowns. The 26-year-old had previously been benched in favor of Sincere McCormick, but after McCormick landed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, Mattison returned to his starting job last Sunday. The 26-year-old mustered just […]

Brock Bowers Remains QB's Favorite Target Ahead Of Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers remains a top fantasy football option given his high volume and productivity. The rookie should continue to be started in all leagues ahead of his Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Bowers ranks first among tight ends in fantasy points this year, and he's […]

Tight End Matchups to Target in Week 17 - Brock Bowers, T.J. Hockenson, Chig Okonkwo

Last week we hit on several big performances from tight ends in this feature and we're going to run it back with a few familiar names this week as well. In the modern NFL, the tight end position has become a vital part of most team's offenses, though some teams utilize it more than others. […]

Week 17 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Adam Thielen, Tyjae Spears, Josh Downs, Malik Nabers, Raheem Blackshear

If you need an extra resource to ensure you're setting your best lineups for your fantasy football championship matchup, we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options […]

Week 17 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Mason Rudolph, Tyler Huntley, Joe Flacco

Only one win stands between you and a fantasy football championship. It's time to lock in and set those optimal lineups, so be sure not to overthink your lineup calls or panic. Our Week 17 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close start-or-sit calls. Below, you can see […]

Week 17 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Jordan Addison, Jalen McMillan, Deebo Samuel, Calvin Ridley, Jayden Reed

It's always tough to navigate the deep wide receiver position, especially when studs have struggles and new faces have emerged as fantasy contributors. We're here to assist your lineup calls with our NFL team's updated Week 17 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Jalen McMillan, Jordan Addison, Deebo […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, DeVonta Smith, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Jeudy

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 17 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint in championship week. What if I told you that all the work, research, and lineup-tinkering you've done may not mean anything in Week 17? What if it comes down to the weather? There's a handful of games that could see […]

Week 17 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: QB Updates Include Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Kenny Pickett, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco

If your fantasy team has gotten out to a slow start during the Christmas and Thursday Night Football games, your quarterback having a spike week can make up for it. We're here to help you find the top available starting option with our updated Week 17 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 17 (2024)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Congrats to all of you who are still in the 2024 fantasy football playoffs and marching toward a championship! For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to […]

Week 17 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Jonnu Smith, Chig Okonkwo, Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta, Jake Ferguson, Zach Ertz

Tight ends can make the difference between winning and losing a fantasy championship due to their volatility and matchup. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 17 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make tough start-or-sit decisions. The position as a whole always brings head-scratching decisions, so let us help! […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 17 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Upside Plays Tyjae Spears, Jauan Jennings, Jameson Williams

Welcome RotoBallers, to fantasy football championship weekend and our Week 17 article focusing on key starters and tough lineup calls. Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights are a prime weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. He centers on players to pick as starters when you are dealing with tight decisions. The lineup picks […]

Week 17 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Breece Hall, Jerome Ford, Isaac Guerendo, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears

Running backs have been the stars of the 2024 fantasy football season, and hopefully, you'll get big performances out of your ball carriers in the most important week of the season. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Navigate the rankings below […]