Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 18 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 18 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. I want to first acknowledge the health and well-being of Damar Hamlin, which remains at the forefront of my mind, and of everyone here at RotoBaller. It's still championship time for some, while others have switched over to […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 18

Welcome to Week 18 of the WR/CB Matchup chart. 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 […]

Teddy Bridgewater Active In Week 18

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) is officially active for the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets on Sunday. While he's active, he will not start and will serve as rookie Skylar Thompson's backup in a must-win game for the Dolphins. Bridgewater suffered a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Healthy or Injured? Is Teddy Bridgewater Healthy or Injured? Should I Pick Up Skylar Thompson for Fantasy Football? Week 18 Injury Update

As we head into Week 18 of the NFL season, some fantasy managers are still battling it out for their league championship. Those GMs are closely monitoring a messy situation the Miami Dolphins have at the quarterback position. Miami's incumbent starter Tua Tagovailoa has been recovering from a concussion, while backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Week 18 Daily Fantasy Football Picks

Though I wrote the following in last week’s column, it was another instance where I didn’t follow my own intuition: “I have a hunch that Tampa Bay gets their offense cooking back on a 2021 level in this spot. In that scenario, the Panthers would need to abandon their recent run-heavy ways and revert to […]

Week 18 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Christian Watson, George Pickens, Jakobi Meyers, Rashid Shaheed, Greg Dortch

The final week of the regular season is upon us. There are a slew of meaningless games on tap and with that comes backup and third-string QBs getting the nod, which makes it more important than ever to stay on top of rankings as you prepare for your final matchup of the year. See below […]

Week 18 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Miles Sanders, Tyler Allgeier, Zack Moss, Jonathan Williams, Corey Clement

The final week of the regular season is upon us. There are a slew of meaningless games on tap and with that comes backup and third-string QBs getting the nod, which makes it more important than ever to stay on top of rankings as you prepare for your final matchup of the year. See below […]

Week 18 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Cam Akers, Zack Moss, Chuba Hubbard, Jonathan Williams, Deebo Samuel, George Pickens, Rashid Shaheed, D.J. Chark

Week 18 is always difficult to navigate in fantasy football, as a significant chunk of teams have "nothing" to play for, and some teams won't play any starters at all. However, there are some leagues that extend to Week 18, and DFS gamers will still be plugged in. That said, we're back with our Week […]

NFL Pick 'Em: Player Prop Picks for No House Advantage - Early Slate (Week 18)

The final week of the 2022-2023 NFL regular season is upon us, and there are plenty of crucial matchups that will determine the postseason fate for a handful of teams. With most fantasy championships wrapped up in Week 17, there's no better way to get in on the action this Sunday than by entering some […]

Week 18 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Zack Moss, Latavius Murray, Drake London, Chris Olave, Gabe Davis, D'Onta Foreman

First and foremost, everyone here at RotoBaller has Damar Hamlin in our thoughts. Fortunately, he has improved tremendously, which is a relief. We enter the final week of the NFL regular season, and there are still plenty of teams searching for a postseason berth, meaning some players won't have the luxury of getting a day […]

Week 18 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tyler Higbee, Dawson Knox, Trey McBride, Colby Parkinson, Albert Okwuegbunam

Navigating the tight end position is never easy, but most top-tier tight ends play in meaningful Week 18 games. As always, not everyone has must-start options at tight end, so we're here to help with our updated Week 18 fantasy football tight end rankings, as of January 8th. Let's see where key tight ends like […]

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 […]

Mike Glennon Elevated From Practice Squad

Miami Dolphins quarterback Mike Glennon has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. The 33-year-old appears ready if called upon for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. The Dolphins are banged up with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) unlikely to suit up. That means, rookie Skylar Thompson […]

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 QBs: Week 18 Injury Updates for Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Colt McCoy, Mike White

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for quarterbacks in the days before Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season as of Saturday, January 7. There are a few NFL QBs dealing with injuries, including Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Colt McCoy, and Mike White. Being up-to-date on NFL […]

Should I Start the Dolphins DST in Week 18? Fantasy Football Team Defenses

The DST position is one of the trickier propositions in fantasy football, but it can sometimes be the difference between wins and losses. As we head into Week 18 of the NFL season, many fantasy managers are left searching for viable streaming options at the DST spot for the final week in fantasy football. The […]

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 […]

Teddy Bridgewater Questionable Against The Jets

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee, finger) is questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. The veteran is banged up and wasn't expected to play. However, it appears he's moving in the right direction after practicing in a limited capacity during the week. Bridgewater got the start for the injured Tua Tagovailoa […]

Dolphins Defense Has Potential To Force Turnovers Sunday

The Miami Dolphins defense is gearing up for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. The Dolphins have the odds stacked against them since they are starting Skylar Thompson, but the Jets aren't […]

Mike Gesicki Has Potential To Produce In Week 18

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is gearing up for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) are […]

Jason Sanders Dependent On Improved QB Play

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders is gearing up for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) are both […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Has Some Fantasy Appeal In Week 18

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. is gearing up for a big Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami has stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) […]

Raheem Mostert Poised For Big Volume Again In Week 18

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is gearing up for a big Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami has stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and […]

Tyreek Hill Slips To Low-End WR1 Tier For Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is gearing up for a big Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami has stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and […]

Jaylen Waddle Will Play In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will suit up on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets. Waddle put in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Dolphins need to win […]

Skylar Thompson To Start Against Jets

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will get the start against the New York Jets in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and backup Teddy Bridgewater has a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand, so the Dolphins […]