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 […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Sixteen weeks down, two to go. Doesn't it seem like just yesterday that Josh Allen gifted a victory to the New York Jets, who had just lost Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending Achilles injury? Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who play […]

When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

It's going to be a long road to recovery for T.J. Hockenson. One of the league's elite tight ends suffered a major knee injury, ending his 2023 campaign. That part of the timeline is certain, but it becomes cloudy when looking ahead to next season. Below, we'll look at the fantasy football impact of Hockenson's […]

Amari Cooper's Status For Thursday Night Football Uncertain

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) is a true question mark for Thursday night's matchup against the New York Jets. Cooper has been held out of practice all week and he's officially listed as questionable. The short week is seemingly the biggest factor for the four-time Pro Bowler. Cooper is coming off a 265-yard, […]

When Will C.J. Stroud Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Stay afloat, stay alive. That's been the Texans' mantra without rookie sensation C.J. Stroud under center. He's been held out of the last two games with a concussion suffered in Week 14. In those missed games, Houston split their games (a win at Tennessee and a loss vs. Cleveland) to keep their playoff hopes intact. […]

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. […]

Darren Waller Nearly Shut Out By Philadelphia Defense

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller caught two passes for 32 yards in the team's 33-25 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran dropped a slant in the first quarter which had the chance to find paydirt. He was also underthrown in the fourth quarter when he seemingly had a clear path to the […]

Darius Slayton Catches Long Touchdown Versus Philadelphia

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton took advantage of a soft Philadelphia secondary en route to three catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. The veteran only saw three targets on the day from the combination of Tommy Devito and Tyrod Taylor. The highlight came on a 69-yard pitch and catch from Taylor in […]

Saquon Barkley Turns 26 Touches Into Productive Evening

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley took advantage of 26 touches to produce for fantasy managers in the team's 33-25 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley wasn't efficient, taking his 23 carries for just 80 yards and four receiving yards on three catches. He did boost his scoring with a touchdown and added a […]

Tyrod Taylor Throws Long Touchdown, Interception In Relief Duty

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor stepped in for Tommy Devito halfway through the team's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, sparking what had been an inept offense in the first half. A lot of the offense consisted of handing off to running back Saquon Barkley, but Taylor did connect with Darius Slayton for a 69-yard […]

Tommy DeVito Benched Against Philadelphia

New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito endured a regrettable first half in Monday's matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles and was not given the chance to redeem himself. The Giants' coaching staff opted to turn to veteran Tyrod Taylor. DeVito finished the game with nine completions for 55 yards and no touchdowns. He also added one […]

Javonte Williams Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider as a flex in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams isn't getting any favors from the Broncos' schedule in the fantasy playoffs. Denver's lead back tallied 20 total yards on 14 touches in Week 15 at Detroit, who allow the fewest rushing yards to running backs this season. His Week […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The NFL playoff picture is becoming more clear and messy at the same time. There are several teams bunched up in both conferences, vying for final the Wild Card spots (or even division titles in some cases). But with every passing week, more teams get eliminated, leaving them with little to play for. Each week […]

Jake Ferguson Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Trivia time! Who leads the NFL in red zone targets? If you guessed Jake Ferguson, because the article is about him, you'd be wrong. He is second, however, behind his teammate CeeDee Lamb. The tight end is also second when you shrink the field to within […]

Week 16 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Ty Chandler, Austin Ekeler, Terry McLaurin

"Hey, look at us. Who would've thought?" Yes, you've made it to the fantasy football semifinals. Who would've thought? Maybe it's the team at RotoBaller to thank for your success. Maybe it's Christian McCaffrey, consistently the opposite of a bust (*knock on wood*). Regardless, you've made it, and the lineup decisions only get tougher. As […]

Joe Mixon Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: I mean this in the nicest way possible, but is Joe Mixon the most boring, great player for fantasy football? Since his first year as a full-time starter in Cincinnati, Mixon has been an RB1 or just outside (13th in 2019) in every year other than […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Brings Low Target Depth Into Philadelphia

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson brings his team-leading 46 receptions into one of the best matchups for fantasy football wide receivers, the Philadelphia Eagles. A handful of opportunities will be presented to the slot receiver once again. However, due to play design, the large majority of his targets come at or near the […]

Mason Crosby Takes Over Kicking Duties For Giants, Not On Fantasy Radars

Veteran kicker Mason Crosby, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, will kick his first field goals for a different team in Week 16. The Giants signed him as a free agent following injuries to Randy Bullock (hamstring) and Cade York (quad). Bullock was already filling in for regular starter Graham Gano (knee). Despite what has […]

Jalin Hyatt Faces Beatable Secondary In Week 16

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has been a disappointment since his first 100-yard performance in Week 12. In the two following weeks, the former Biletnikoff Award winner saw six targets, catching just two of them for 13 yards. His snap counts have remained mostly the same, so inconsistent quarterback play is largely […]

Darius Slayton Draws Easy Matchup Versus Philadelphia

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton leads the team in receiving yards this season and now draws the best matchup for wide receivers in fantasy football, the Philadelphia Eagles. That would imply the veteran is a smash play, but there are more factors involved. When including tight ends into the equation, Slayton's 512 yards […]

Darren Waller Likely to Be More Involved Against Philadelphia

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) returned from an extended stint on the sidelines in Week 15, only to have his snap count limited. Still, he turned 42 percent of the snaps into four catches for 40 yards. Waller is still listed on the injury report but has logged full practices all week. […]

Saquon Barkley Faces Tough Matchup On Paper In Week 16

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is oscillating between good and poor fantasy football performances over the last four weeks. He's either topped 100 total yards or dipped below 53. If the pattern continues, he's due for a big week. While the Eagles are stout against the run on paper, the strong suit of […]

Tommy DeVito Remains A Low-End QB2 Against Philadelphia

New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito took a step back against New Orleans in Week 15 and could face a similar uphill challenge against the Eagles on Monday afternoon. The undrafted rookie has been sacked 35 times in seven appearances, including seven last week. While Philadelphia is middle-of-the-pack for sacks this season, the defensive line […]

Stefon Diggs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: "At what point do I bench Diggs?" That was a message I received from a league mate who is battling for a Dynasty championship. He survived the four-catch, 48-yard effort from one of his best players, so it's a fair question. Stefon Diggs has been outright […]

Los Angeles Rams DST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Avoid in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: DST2 ANALYSIS: One man doesn't make a defense. Despite rostering one of the best defensive tackles of all time, Aaron Donald hasn't propelled the Rams DST to fantasy football success. Most casual football fans would struggle to name one other starter on that side of the football. […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's Season Comes To An End

The Tennessee Titans announced that wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (hand) is being placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hand injury. He will wrap up the campaign with 28 catches for 370 yards with three touchdowns. Tennessee signed linebacker Garret Wallow off of Houston's practice squad to fill his spot. Westbrook-Ikhine essentially operated as the […]

When Will Tutu Atwell Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Los Angeles Rams passing game funnels through two guys: Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Despite featuring the two fantasy football stars, Matthew Stafford has shown a proclivity to spotlight a third receiver from time to time. See Tutu Atwell and Demarcus Robinson. The former has been out with a concussion, which led to the […]

Is Michael Pittman Jr. Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Michael Pittman Jr., Zack Moss, Ja'Marr Chase. Three players who were likely lineup locks for the fantasy playoffs, only to suffer an injury during their respective games on Saturday. Injuries can derail an entire matchup, missing out on critical points against other great fantasy lineups. That's the beauty and pain of the game that we […]

Logan Thomas Disappoints With One Catch In Week 15

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas caught one of his three targets for seven yards in the team's 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. On paper, it was a great matchup for Thomas. The Rams are one of the worst defenses against fantasy football tight ends but he was unable to get anything going […]

Nick Mullens Expected To Start Again In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens will pick up his second consecutive start against the Detroit Lions in Week 16, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The veteran threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns against Cincinnati on Saturday but struggled with turnovers, including one bad interception in the red zone. Mullens is probably the best […]