Jauan Jennings Limited Again Thursday

For the second straight day this week, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion) was limited in practice on Thursday. Jennings has missed the last two games due to his concussion. He's making progress with his head injury but has yet to be fully cleared from the league's concussion protocol, and the 49ers aren't […]

Elijah Mitchell Returns From Illness Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (illness) was under the weather and didn't practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday, but he returned to a limited session on Thursday. Mitchell should be available for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, and a bigger backfield role […]

De’Von Achane – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane might be the most polarizing player during the upcoming offseason because of his success and injury history. The rookie running back is the RB22 for the year, averaging 16.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He is also the […]

Is Deebo Samuel Starting and Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

The San Francisco 49ers have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs and will have a bye in the first round of the postseason, but the team still has one more game left in the regular season—a Week 18 meeting with the Los Angeles Rams. With that in mind, the question comes up […]

DFS Lineup Anchors: RBs and WRs for Week 18 DFS Lineups

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally a tight […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football and NFL DFS Start/Sit Analysis: Running Backs, Tight Ends Booms and Busts

The final regular-season game of the NFL season is here. Those that might still be fighting for a title in leagues that go into Week 18 or are building DFS lineups can't afford to miss our top 2024 fantasy football Start/Sit analysis for running backs and tight ends for Week 18. Matt Donnelly discusses his […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Returns To Practice

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (ribs) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and he was a full participant in practice. McCloud initially landed on Injured Reserve on Dec. 9. The 49ers now have 21 days to decide whether to officially activate the 27-year-old pass-catcher […]

Is Brock Purdy Starting and Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has silenced all the doubters this year by putting together an impressive second season. Purdy has thrown for 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2023 while also finishing as the QB6 in fantasy football. The 49ers' signal-caller also averaged an impressive 19.2 fantasy points per game.  Last week, Purdy […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 18 (2023)

Welcome to Week 18 of the WR/CB Matchups article. 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 […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 18

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. This column will proceed with the […]

Jauan Jennings Limited In Wednesday’s Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Jennings hadn't practiced in any capacity since suffering a concussion in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. So, his limited practice to start the week is a good sign for his availability in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. […]

Elijah Mitchell Under The Weather Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (illness) wasn't feeling well on Wednesday and did not take part in practice with the rest of the team. Mitchell's status for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday is of much greater importance to DFS gamers with Christian McCaffrey (calf) already […]

Sam Darnold To Start Against Rams, Brock Purdy To Be Rested

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Brock Purdy will not play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. As a result, Sam Darnold will make his first start of the season in a meaningless game for the Niners, as they are already locked into […]

Is Alvin Kamara Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara trials only Christian McCaffrey and Kyren Williams in PPR fantasy points per game among running backs. The veteran has remained an elite pass-catcher at the position, which keeps him as a high-end fantasy option despite lackluster rushing numbers. Unfortunately, he was banged up in the Week 17 win […]

Best Potential Matchups For Super Bowl LVIII

With just one week left in the season, it appears that contenders are starting to separate themselves from the rest, giving us a glimpse of potential teams playing in February. The NFL is renowned for its captivating storylines, and Super Bowl 58 could offer some compelling narratives. Alongside these storylines, the potential matchups present the […]

Sam Darnold, Jordan Mason Could See Big Roles In Week 18

With the San Francisco 49ers potentially resting starters in a meaningless Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Jordan Mason could see heavier workloads this Sunday. Darnold could get the start so that the team can rest Brock Purdy heading into the postseason while also giving Darnold an […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

It has been a dream season for Christian McCaffrey. Let’s hope his latest injury does not turn the end of it into a nightmare. McCaffrey has been the best player in fantasy football this season. He will win the NFL rushing title, he is tied for a league-best 21 touchdowns, and has added 67 receptions […]

Week 18 Sleeper Fantasy Football Picks - Snap Counts, Targets, Usage Analysis

It's crazy to think that we are in the final week of the NFL regular season. What a journey it has been to get to this point. With most fantasy leagues over, you either became a champion or came up just short in one of the most stressful and wild fantasy seasons ever. If you […]

Week 18 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Congrats to all those in their championship! Today, we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 18 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. We'll look to replicate success from Week […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Najee Harris, Zack Moss

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 3. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Najee Harris, and Zack Moss. As the fantasy football playoffs continue, every decision, transaction, and […]

Deebo Samuel Expects Himself, Other 49ers Starters To Play In Week 18

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel told Kay Adams on the "Up & Adams" show on Tuesday that he expects himself and the other starters on his team to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. The 49ers have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC but Samuel seems convinced […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Starting and Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

Needless to say, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been spectacular for fantasy football throughout his seven-year NFL career. This season, the do-it-all offensive weapon has rushed 272 times for a career-high 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns. As a receiver, he's snagged 67 passes for 564 yards and seven scores. He is arguably […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 17

Heading into Week 18, the playoff landscape is beginning to shake out and in large part, the health of a team's franchise quarterback correlates with their playoff status. The Ravens, 49ers, Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions, Browns, Eagles, and Rams are all locked into the playoffs. Only one outlier on this list - the Browns - […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Josh Allen, Tua Tagovailoa, Alvin Kamara, DeVonta Smith, Trevor Lawrence, Baker Mayfield, and more

Although most fantasy football leagues wrapped up in Week 17, there are some leagues that extend to Week 18, and DFS contests will continue through the Super Bowl. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, January 2 will give you the latest news on the top banged-up players heading into Week 18 including Christian […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The final week of the NFL regular season is the toughest to predict. There's a handful of teams fighting for their playoff lives, another group far removed from the picture, and the select few that are locked into their playoff spot and have nothing to play for. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share […]

Christian McCaffrey Won't Play In Week 18

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) is dealing with a mild calf strain and will not play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 7. The 49ers have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a […]

Khalil Herbert (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Khalil Herbert has always wanted to become the Bears' RB1, but he had to sit behind David Montgomery for his first two years in the league. He then had a messy RB1 competition with D'Onta Foreman this season, but now it seems like […]

Christian McCaffrey's Exit Was More Precautionary

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) left the Week 17 win over the Washington Commanders in the third quarter with what could be a right-calf strain. He didn't return to the contest, but he indicated after the game that it was more of a precautionary move. "I think it was minor and just […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Elijah Mitchell, Zamir White, Khalil Herbert, Jerry Jeudy, more

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! It's time for the final round of waiver wire pickups of the 2023 fantasy football season. Most fantasy leagues ended in Week 17. However, we've got you covered with our Week 18 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for fantasy managers with still something to play for.  Week 18 comes with many challenges […]

What You Need To Know - Top 10 Running Back Rankings Including Kyren Williams, James Conner, Travis Etienne, and More

Championship Week in Week 17 came and went! There was plenty of excitement during just about all of the games on Sunday, and it felt like a chore trying to keep with 10 of them during the 1 PM slate! Here's to hoping you were victorious in your finale and here's to wishing you plenty […]