Brian Robinson Jr. Remains a Priority Handcuff Option for the Fantasy Playoffs

Across 14 games this season, San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has recorded 349 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 81 carries. The 26-year-old has spent the entirety of the 2025 season in a backup role behind star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Robinson Jr. has yet to record double-digit carries in a […]

Matthew Golden Worth Rostering Due to Injury Uncertainty in Green Bay

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has mostly had an underwhelming rookie season to this point, recording 27 catches for 341 yards on 37 targets across 11 games. The 22-year-old has not played more than 37% of Green Bay's offensive snaps in any game since Week 8. However, Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (chest) […]

Patrick Mahomes has Successful ACL Surgery on Monday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery in Dallas on Monday. Mahomes went under the knife with Dr. Dan Cooper to repair a torn left ACL that he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He'll immediately begin the rehab process, and his timetable to return is unknown right […]

Brandon Clarke Still Out Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (knee) is not ready to make his season debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team has downgraded Clarke's status from doubtful to out. Clarke's next chance to return will be a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. With Zach Edey (ankle) ruled out for several […]

Rome Odunze Considered Week-to-Week With Foot Injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) could be in danger of missing more time down the stretch. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Odunze is currently considered week-to-week. The second-year wideout missed his second straight game in Week 15 due to a stress fracture in his foot. The organization is keeping all options on […]

James Harden Officially Active on Monday Night

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (calf) will play on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. Some confusion arose about Harden's status when he was labeled a game-time decision, despite Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue seemingly confirming his availability during his pre-game press conference with reporters. Harden has struggled to score […]

Pitching Prospect Jake Bennett Heads to Boston

The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett from the Washington Nationals on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Luis Perales, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Bennett, 25, was drafted by the Nats in the 39th round in 2019. The young southpaw pitched for Single-A Fredericksburg, High-A Wilmington, and Double-A Harrisburg in […]

Kayshon Boutte Makes for Interesting Deep-League Option

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was unproductive during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, tying his season low with one target in the defeat. The third-year wideout has hit a slump over the last few weeks. Boutte hasn't surpassed 35 receiving yards in a game since Week 8. The good news is that […]

Ja Morant to Remain Under Minutes Restriction Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will continue to have his minutes monitored in Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports. On Friday against the Utah Jazz, Morant returned from a 10-game absence and was limited to 25 minutes. He will likely have a similar workload on […]

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football defense streamers, starts, and tiered rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 season! This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers for the entire season. With only four teams remaining in most fantasy football leagues, choosing the right defense could be the difference between […]

James Harden a Game-Time Call Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (calf) may not be available after all on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue reportedly misspoke when he said Harden would definitely play against Memphis. According to Janis Carr of The Orange County Register, the former MVP is actually considered a game-time decision. If Harden […]

Nationals Acquire Pitching Prospect Luis Perales From Boston

The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitching prospect Luis Perales from the Boston Red Sox on Monday in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Perales, 22, has missed most of the past two years while recovering from Tommy John surgery, appearing in only 12 games (10 starts) across the […]

Ollie Gordon II Questionable to Return With Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II (ankle) is considered questionable to return to Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie back suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter of this contest when he was tackled for a loss in the backfield and got his leg caught awkwardly underneath him. He limped […]

Marcus Mariota Trending Up as Rest-of-Season Starter

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will remain under center for the rest of the regular season after the team officially shut down Jayden Daniels (elbow) for the final three games. Mariota has started seven games this season and has posted top-10 fantasy value in three of them. The 32-year-old had a less-than-ideal outing versus the […]

John Konchar to Be Re-Evaluated in Three Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the team announced on Monday. Due to a UCL tear in his left thumb, Konchar will miss a second consecutive game on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Konchar has averaged 13.0 minutes per game this season, posting 3.0 points and 2.7 […]

Jacoby Brissett Emerging as QB1 Option

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has quietly been putting together strong numbers since taking over as the starting QB in Week 6. Since he took over for the injured Kyler Murray (foot), Brissett has thrown at least two touchdowns in every game except one. The 33-year-old has surpassed 300 passing yards in three of his […]

Julian Strawther Active on Monday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Julian Strawther (back) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Monday versus the Houston Rockets. He has missed 12 games due to a back problem and was initially listed as questionable for the matchup. Strawther's return adds another body to the Nuggets' rotation, but he likely won't play a large […]

James Harden Good to Go Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (calf) will suit up on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Due to a calf contusion, the former MVP was in danger of missing his second game of the season. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has confirmed that Harden will play. Recently, Harden dropped 34 points on the […]

Vikings Hope Christian Darrisaw Will Return This Year

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday that he's hoping that left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) will be back in the final three weeks of the season, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. O'Connell called Darrisaw's injury week-to-week and day-to-day. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a knee injury this month. He […]

Broncos Place Brandon Jones on Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos placed safety Brandon Jones (pectoral) on Injured Reserve on Monday, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Jones will be forced to miss the final three regular-season games and the first postseason game for Denver after he was injured in Sunday's 34-26 win over the visiting Green Bay Packers in Week 15. It's […]

Tari Eason Remains Out Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (oblique) has been ruled out for Monday's clash against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Vanessa Richardson reports. He has been out of action since Nov. 14 due to a right oblique strain and isn't ready to return on Monday night after carrying a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Jabari […]

Mecole Hardman Could Return to Practice This Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Mecole Hardman (calf) could be opened this week, according to Chris Brown of BuffaloBills.com. Hardman is eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster from Injured Reserve for the team's Week 16 contest against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The […]

Daniel Gafford to Be Limited to 17-20 Minutes Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will be limited to 17-20 minutes in Monday's contest against the Utah Jazz, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. The athletic big man has featured in only one of Dallas' six games, missing time due to a lingering ankle injury. The Mavericks are without Anthony Davis (calf) […]

Davante Adams Considered Week-to-Week With Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring), who left Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury, is considered week-to-week, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's an aggravation of a previous injury he was dealing with, but Rapoport writes that it will almost certainly "knock him out" for Thursday night's […]

Kyle Filipowski Starting Against Mavericks

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski will make his eighth start of the season in Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. A spot in the starting five opened up after Jusuf Nurkic (rest) was ruled out for the contest. Filipowski posted a nice 21-point, 10-rebound double-double in his […]

Roman Wilson a Healthy Scratch Against Dolphins

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson will be a healthy inactive for the Monday Night Football game against the visiting Miami Dolphins in Week 15, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. It's the second straight game that Wilson will sit on the sidelines without dealing with an injury. It coincides with the team picking up […]

Brandon Williams Out Monday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (Achilles) will miss Monday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. Earlier in the day, Williams was added to the injury report due to right Achilles soreness, and the team has downgraded him from questionable to out. Williams has been ever-present in the Mavericks lineup since November, averaging 10.8 points, 4.2 […]

Tyler Herro a Late Scratch on Monday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) won't play against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. He was a late scratch for the contest as Herro continues to deal with a toe injury. Simone Fontecchio received the starting nod in Herro's place. Fontecchio's minutes have fluctuated lately, but he could secure a regular spot in the rotation […]

Jaylen Warren to Play Through Illness on Monday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (illness), who was a late addition to the Week 15 injury report due to an illness, is officially active for the Monday night game against the visiting Miami Dolphins, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Fantasy managers can leave the 27-year-old in their starting lineups, but Warren may be […]

Anthony Davis Misses Monday's Action, Daniel Gafford Available

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) won't play on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Davis was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The star big man participated in the morning shootaround, but Davis won't be ready to play on Monday after making five consecutive appearances. Fortunately for the Mavericks, they will have Daniel […]