The King's Week 17 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott Engel was the No. 2 overall fantasy football accuracy ranker on fantasypros.com in Week 9. In Week 13, he was No. 8 in QB accuracy rankings and No. 3 for defenses.  Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 17 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes his analysis of […]

Is DeAndre Hopkins Playing In Week 17? Should I Pickup And Start Greg Dortch For Fantasy Football?

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has played well this season. The star receiver missed the first six games this year because of a suspension. In his first game back, the former Clemson star had 10 receptions on 14 targets for 103 receiving yards and 15.3 half-point PPR fantasy points against the New Orleans Saints. […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Value Picks Include Jared Goff, Tyler Allgeier, Garrett Wilson, Evan Engram

If you've been eliminated from your fantasy league, the good news is you can still get in on some of Sunday's action via DFS. The biggest thing that makes fantasy in general more challenging at this point in the season is that we can no longer assume that teams who've been eliminated from the NFL […]

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 the Week 16 slate 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. I will now […]

Week 17 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: DeVonta Smith, Cam Akers, Zack Moss, Isaiah Hodgins, Michael Gallup

While the majority of fantasy managers have been eliminated from the playoffs, we're back for another week of rankings to help the select few managers capture the fantasy football championship. While most of the rosters in the fantasy title game are already stacked, injuries and matchups will make start-or-sit decisions tough, as always. We're here […]

Should I Pick Up And Start Daniel Jones In Week 17? Fantasy Football Outlook

With "Championship Week" upon us, every decision is crucial for fantasy managers that are vying for their league titles. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones put forth an impressive outing in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. He draws a Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. What has Jones done lately? Should you pick […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 17 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include Patrick Mahomes, Daniel Jones, D'Andre Swift, Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Travis Kelce

Happy New Year, everyone. And good luck to those playing for a fantasy championship. Unfortunately, winning may prove difficult for some, especially for the fantasy managers dealing with injuries. There are a ton of players banged up entering the slate (too many to mention). However, the collective absences of these superstars will undoubtedly create value […]

Giants Defense Primed For Solid Outing In Week 17

The defense of the New York Giants is poised to have a productive performance in Week 17 versus the Indianapolis Colts. While getting into somewhat of a shootout with the Minnesota Vikings last week, the Giants have accrued seven sacks, two takeaways, and a touchdown in their last two games. The Colts have announced Nick […]

Graham Gano A Viable Option In Week 17

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano is a viable option in Week 17 versus the Indianapolis Colts. The experienced kicker made all three of his field-goal attempts and an extra-point try in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. The 35-year-old kicker has been extremely efficient this season, converting 27 of his 30 field-goal attempts and […]

Daniel Bellinger Worth Benching In Week 17

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is worth keeping on your bench in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie tight end caught only two passes for 27 yards in Week 16, giving him a total of 11 receptions for 74 yards on 14 targets in his first four games back following an […]

Isaiah Hodgins A Risky Flex Option In Week 17

New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins is a risky flex option in deeper leagues in Week 17 versus the Indianapolis Colts. The former sixth-round pick caught eight passes for 89 yards and a touchdown on a career-high 11 targets in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. The 24-year-old wideout has logged 80-plus percent of […]

Darius Slayton A Risky WR3 Option In Week 17

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is a risky option in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. The former fifth-round pick caught four passes for 79 yards in Week 16 versus the Minnesota Vikings as he's now logged six-plus targets in seven of his last nine appearances. He's also recorded 58-plus receiving yards in […]

Saquon Barkley Remains Strong RB1 Option In Week 17

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley should be considered a strong RB1 option in Week 17 versus the Indianapolis Colts. After being limited by a neck injury in Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the star running back has combined for 171 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in his last two games. The […]

Daniel Jones Is A Mid-Tier QB Option In Week 17

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is a mid-tier option in Week 17 versus the Indianapolis Colts. The former first-round pick had a favorable matchup against a team in the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 that allows the fifth-most fantasy points per game to QBs. The Duke product would proceed to total 368 yards, one […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 17 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo Including Jared Goff, Mike White, Garrett Wilson, More

Welcome to the Week 17 Sunday main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry that find themselves in favorable match-ups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to […]

Is A.J. Brown Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has had an outstanding first year with the team. After getting traded in the offseason, the star receiver has put together the best year of his career. The former Ole Miss star is the WR5 for the year, averaging 15.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has a […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Isaiah Hodgins, Richie James

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 […]

Playoff Implications For the Most Important NFL Games of Week 17

An exciting Week 17 is coming up with playoff berths, division titles, and number-one seeds on the line. Nine teams have already punched their playoff tickets, and two more could clinch berths in Week 17 with wins. Let's look at the games that matter. Tom Brady can seal his 20th playoff appearance with a victory […]

Week 17 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Mark Andrews, Tyler Higbee, Evan Engram, Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Jelani Woods

The tight end position is always frustrating to navigate, but fantasy managers who made it to the championship round of the fantasy football playoffs will have to do it one more time. There are a handful of must-start studs at tight end, but not everyone has that luxury. Identifying the top streamer could be the […]

Week 17 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Garrett Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Allen Lazard, Isaiah Hodgins, Rashid Shaheed

The wide receiver position in fantasy football is always deep, meaning fantasy managers can fall into tough start-or-sit decisions in their WR2 or flex spots. The last thing you want is to make a mistake that causes a loss in the fantasy football championship round, so we're here to help with our updated Week 17 […]

Giants Designate Xavier McKinney To Return From NFI List

The New York Giants designated safety Xavier McKinney (hand) to return from the Non-Football Injury list on Thursday. McKinney's 21-day practice window is now open, and he's back at practice on Thursday with a giant cast/splint on his injured left hand. The 23-year-old is not expected to make his return in Week 17 against the […]

Week 17 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Etienne, Josh Jacobs, Cam Akers, Jerick McKinnon, Zack Moss

It's time for the fantasy football championship round, so fantasy managers need to be glued in for one more week to capture glory. The running back position has been bitten by the injury bug all season, so hopefully, everyone has loaded up on depth and upside stashes for this moment. We're here to help with […]

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

As we enter the final week of fantasy football for most, it’s worth remembering IDP managers should give serious thought to what their team specifically needs. Our rankings are generalized. They consider a variety of factors, including balancing different scoring standards and taking both floor and upside into account. This is important to know, because […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 17 (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 […]

Is Deebo Samuel Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has had a solid 2022 season. The star receiver is coming off an outstanding performance last season, ending the year as the WR2 in half-PPR scoring. This year the former South Carolina star is the WR30, averaging 11.4 fantasy points per game. He has missed three games this […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, […]

Is DeVante Parker Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker has had a quiet first season with the team. He is the WR86 for the year, averaging 5.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After spending the first seven years of his career with the Miami Dolphins, the veteran receiver got traded to the Patriots in the offseason. […]

NextGen Stats - Week 16: WR/TE Breakdowns and Takeaways

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 […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17

Week 16, or what many consider "the semifinals of the fantasy football playoffs," is now officially in the books. We have a lot of good (and new) information we can use to help make decisions as we head into Week 17, "championship week." In this weekly column, we'll be looking at players whose arrows may […]

Cowboys vs. Titans Start 'Em, Sit 'Em; Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott, Dalton Schultz, Hassan Haskins, Noah Brown, Michael Gallup

Semi-final week has come and gone. I hope you all found a way to bring some luck to your fantasy teams over the holidays because fantasy performances were a minefield.  With fantasy stalwarts Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, Justin Herbert, Justin Fields, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, and Rhamondre Stevenson all having brutal weeks, a lot […]