Week 17 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Eagles DST, Raiders DST, Rams DST, Bills DST, Jaguars DST, Bears DST

Fantasy championship week has officially arrived for most leagues. Finding those edges and streaming the proper defense could be the difference between raising the championship trophy or finishing in second place. It's time to set that league-winning lineup with our NFL team's Week 17 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings. The Raiders DST continues to wreak […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Reports for TEs: Cole Kmet, Hunter Henry, Luke Musgrave

The fantasy football championship round is officially here, and there are a handful of streamer-level tight ends in the injury headlines. These are the latest injury updates as of Saturday, December 30, 2023, for tight ends Cole Kmet, Hunter Henry, and Luke Musgrave. As always, things can change in a hurry, so make sure to […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 17 Updates for Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker III, Alvin Kamara, Brian Robinson Jr.

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 17, as of December 30. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 17, including Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker III, Alvin Kamara, and Brian Robinson Jr. As the fantasy football playoffs continue, every decision, […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 17 Updates For DK Metcalf, Ja'Marr Chase, Michael Pittman Jr., Keenan Allen, Puka Nacua

Welcome to Week 17 of the fantasy football season and the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 17, as of December 30. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 17, including DK […]

Patriots Defense Not A Top Option For Week 17

The New England Patriots' defense lacks fantasy appeal heading into Week 17 versus the Buffalo Bills. This unit was impressive with five sacks and one defensive touchdown last Sunday, but it still ranks 23rd in terms of fantasy points this season. Their upside will be capped against a strong Josh Allen-led offense that has held […]

Chad Ryland Off Fantasy Radar Despite Last Week's Big Kick

New England Patriots kicker Chad Ryland cannot be trusted in fantasy football leagues ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Although the rookie did make two field goals last Sunday, including a historic 56-yard game-winner, he also missed two kicks in the contest. He is now 21-for-22 on extra points and a woeful 15-for-23 […]

Demario Douglas Has Fantasy Appeal For Week 17

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas is an appealing fantasy option ahead of Week 17 versus the Buffalo Bills. The rookie is coming off a solid Christmas Eve outing in which he turned eight targets into five receptions for 74 yards. He has emerged as one of Bailey Zappe's favorite and most reliable options […]

DeVante Parker Remains In Line For Large Role

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker remains a key part of the passing attack ahead of Sunday's game versus the Buffalo Bills. Parker has played more than 90 percent of offensive snaps in each of his last two games, totaling nine catches and 109 yards during that span. He has carved out a key […]

Ezekiel Elliott Remains Appealing Option For Week 17

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (illness) logged a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will play versus the Buffalo Bills, ranking as a solid RB2 option in most fantasy leagues. The 28-year-old has looked great operating as the Patriots' top running back with Rhamondre Stevenson […]

Bailey Zappe Remains Tough To Trust In Week 17

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe is not a very reliable option for fantasy football ahead of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. On one hand, the 24-year-old has been solid over his last three starts, amassing six touchdowns and just two interceptions. He impressed with 256 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions during last […]

Fantasy Football Championship Rankings for Week 17 (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST) - Puka Nacua, De'Von Achane, Khalil Herbert, K.J. Osborn

RotoBallers, the 2023 fantasy football roller-coaster season comes to an end for most leagues this week. The fantasy championship game is finally here, and it's time to hoist the hardware together with our fantasy football rankings for Championship Week (Week 17). There are plenty of questions to address heading into Week 17. Will Josh Jacobs […]

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

And just like that, we have arrived at championship week for the majority of fantasy football leagues. Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season is upon us, and I for one want to forget that Week 16 ever happened (from a fantasy defense perspective). No sugar-coating is necessary. It was a bad week for fantasy […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Baker Mayfield, Derek Carr, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chigoziem Okonkwo, and More!

This is it, championship week! The NFL season is a long, windy road. So much changes and it never goes how we draw it up all spring and summer long. But winning a title is not just about drafting the best team. It is not about playing the waiver wire the best or making the […]

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 […]