Week 17 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Congrats to all those either in their championship or semifinal matchup! Today, we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 17 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. The unpredictability of […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Week 17 Picks: Top Daily Fantasy Lineup Plays Include Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jonathan Taylor, More

Happy New Year, everyone. Week 17 began with a Thursday night AFC clash between the Browns and Jets. Thanks to another stellar performance from Joe Flacco, Cleveland earned the win to punch their ticket into the postseason for only the second time in over 20 years. Undoubtedly, the Week 17 schedule will feature at least […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 17 (2023): Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Rankings

Fantasy managers who have made it to championship weekend surely have loaded and talented rosters. Picking the correct defense for Week 17 is the final piece of the puzzle. Play it wrong and managers can be left with a zero (or worse) in their lineup. Utilize the waiver wire and find the matchup that benefits […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Ruled Out For Week 17

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Buffalo Bills. He'll miss fourth game of the season, including his second in a row. The 27-year-old was the Patriots' prized offseason signing at the wide receiver position but has been a massive disappointment, catching just 29 passes […]

Hunter Henry Questionable For Week 17

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is officially questionable to play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. He had been limited in practice all week long after missing his first game of the season last Sunday versus the Denver Broncos. At this point, it appears that Henry will be a game-time decision […]

Week 17 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

The top asset any sports analyst can have is patience. You’re paid for thorough analysis, so don’t overreact to one good or bad game. You must be cold, calculated, and remind people that even Barry Sanders had off days. Every week, I get dozens of questions, texts, and DMs about the latest breakout player or […]

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 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. We are officially now using […]

NFL Betting Picks for Week 17 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

Last week, Jake Browning once again struggled against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cincinnati Bengals' streak of good luck ended, although they did have good luck in the games they didn't play; most of the other AFC Wild Card contenders lost, too. If the Bengals win out, they still have a 92% chance of making the […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 17: Tua Tagovailoa, Ezekiel Elliott, and Drake London

Week 17 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value, especially now in the fantasy football championship round. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, […]

When Will Hunter Henry Return? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry hasn't been a strong fantasy option this season. Entering Week 17, Henry ranks as the TE15 on the year while averaging 8.6 PPR fantasy points per game.  But Henry has come onto the scene as of late, finishing as the TE4 in back-to-back games in Week 14 and […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Thursday Updates): Amari Cooper, Jaylen Waddle, Josh Jacobs, Isiah Pacheco, C.J. Stroud, Raheem Mostert, and more

With the fantasy championship finals taking place in most leagues, Week 17 of the NFL season gets underway with a Thursday night matchup between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. With league championships on the line, fantasy managers are busy tracking injuries to their key fantasy studs. We have the latest notable injury updates […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Downgraded To Non-Participant

After putting in a limited practice on Wednesday, New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice session. Smith-Schuster has been inactive for each of the team's last two games and is now in jeopardy of missing his third straight game this weekend against the Buffalo Bills after […]

Hunter Henry Stays Limited Thursday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was limited for the second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Henry didn't play in the team's Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve, but the fact that he's practiced twice already this week gives hope that he will return this Sunday […]

Ezekiel Elliott Under The Weather Thursday

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (illness) was out sick at practice on Thursday. Elliott's status now bears watching for Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, but he should be fine to suit up. Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is now on Injured Reserve, ensuring that Zeke will finish out the 2023 season as […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Darren Waller, Cole Kmet, Hunter Henry, and more

With just one week of the 2023 fantasy football season left, one of the best players at the tight end position won't be available. There are also plenty of midrange streaming options in the injury headlines heading into the weekend. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 17 as of Thursday, December […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 17

Congratulations to all of you who are playing for a fantasy championship. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing your league's title, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 17, RotoBallers! It's an action-packed schedule to end 2023 with 13 games on the main slate. The San Francisco-Washington matchup promises fireworks with a 48.5-point over/under. Meanwhile, the party to avoid is in Denver, where the Chargers and Broncos bring backups […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

It feels like forever, but we finally have a big NFL slate to look forward to. Not only that, but many games look to be fantasy-friendly with high totals and close spreads. There are nine teams with an individual team total of more than 23 real-life points, giving us a plethora of options to stack […]

Matthew Slater Limited By Hamstring On Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Slater missed New England's Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos with a hamstring injury but his ability to get back on the practice field on a limited basis on […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Limited On Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Smith-Schuster missed his team's Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos but his ability to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday is a positive sign for the veteran […]

Rhamondre Stevenson's Season Is Over

The New England Patriots placed running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday to make room for cornerback Marco Wilson, according to a source. Stevenson missed practice on Wednesday, hasn't played the last three games due to an ankle sprain and will now miss the final two regular season games for the Patriots. […]

Week 17 Half-PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Devin Singletary, Kenneth Walker III, Rashee Rice, K.J. Osborn

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 17 is official here and starts with the Jets and Browns on Thursday night. It's championship week. Fantasy managers have worked very hard to get to this point, and RotoBaller has been with you every step of the way. Let's close this out and help you with tough lineup decisions with our Week […]

Week 17 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tee Higgins, Nico Collins, Rashid Shaheed, George Pickens

Howdy RotoBallers! It's an exciting time of the fantasy football season. The fantasy football championship week is here! It's time to set those league-winning lineups with our Week 17 half-PPR wide receiver rankings for fantasy football. There is plenty of news and notes to get regarding wide receivers. Let's dive right in. Week 17 comes […]

Hunter Henry Back At Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was present at the team's light walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Henry will likely be listed as limited on the final injury report. The 29-year-old missed the Christmas Eve win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday but could be on track to return in Week 17 to face […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Still Absent From Practice

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) remains sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Stevenson is dealing with an ankle sprain and has not played in any of the team's last three games. A missed practice to kick off the week isn't a good sign, but Stevenson still has two more days to get back […]

Week 17 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Isaiah Likely, Dalton Schultz, Juwan Johnson, Darren Waller, Josh Oliver

RotoBallers, the fantasy football Super Bowl week finally arrives. Fantasy managers searching for a replacement for T.J. Hockenson or a streamer for the championship game, we've always got you covered with our Week 17 half-PPR tight end rankings for fantasy football. We have been with you all season, helping you set those winning lineups, and now it's […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 16

The quarterback landscape continues to shake up as we head into the final two weeks of the NFL season. From poor quarterback play from franchise quarterbacks to injuries and benchings, the landscape across the league at the most important position looks significantly different than it did in Week 1's edition of the RotoBaller quarterback power […]

Week 17 Half-PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Breece Hall, De'Von Achane, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, James Cook

The fantasy football Super Bowl is here! Congratulations if you are reading this and have made it this far. Week 17 comes with new injuries and challenges. We are here to guide you in setting that league-winning lineup with our NFL team's half-PPR fantasy football running back rankings for Week 17. There is plenty of running […]

Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This has been a long season for the New England Patriots, as the team sits at 4-11 on the season and is going to finish under .500 for the third time in the past four seasons. For context, the last sub-.500 […]

When Will Jaylen Waddle Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

We may have seen the last of penguin waddles in 2023. And I'm not talking about the adorable animals in Antarctica. They'll keep waddling and huddling together for warmth during the long winter months. But enough about penguins. Jaylen Waddle's signature touchdown celebration could be put on ice, as the wideout tends to another injury. […]