D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 16-17)

What's the last piece of a perfect fantasy football lineup, capable of winning a championship? That'd be the D/ST. Here at RotoBaller, we're helping you complete the puzzle. This article dives into several key metrics that help us pinpoint league-winning defenses. At the end of this article, we'll discuss options for every week of the […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Welcome to the fantasy football semifinals! Congratulations on making it this far! Everything from here on out should be viewed through a one-week lens (except for a D/ST stash). If you are skittish about a matchup or an injury, don't be afraid to pivot. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football […]

Karl-Anthony Towns & Josh Hart Active Friday Night

New York Knicks forwards Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Josh Hart (abdomen) will play Friday night when the team hosts the Philadelphia 76ers. Towns, Hart, and Mitchell Robinson all missed Thursday night's win over Indiana, following New York's NBA Cup championship. Expect the Knicks to return to the five-man starting lineup of Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, […]

Jaylin Williams Set To Miss Another Game

Oklahoma City forward Jaylin Williams (heel) won't suit up Friday night when his team visits the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be the second game in a row that the 23-year-old has missed with right heel bursitis. Williams' absence doesn't significantly alter Oklahoma City's rotation, especially with center Isaiah Hartenstein returning to the lineup. Williams sees […]

Jalen Suggs' Availability In Doubt Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hip) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz, according to the team's official injury report. Orlando's starting point guard suffered a hip contusion in the NBA Cup semifinal loss to the New York Knicks. This will be Suggs' second straight game on the sidelines. Tyus Jones started in […]

Mike Conley Stays Sidelined On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (Achilles) will miss his fourth consecutive game when his team hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The 38-year-old is managing right Achilles tendiopathy. Minnesota's backcourt minutes are in flux right now. Bones Hyland has picked up starts for Anthony Edwards (questionable, foot) in recent games. He'll likely do so […]

Trae Young Sitting Out Second Night Of A Back-To-Back

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (right knee injury management) will not play Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The All-Star guard returned from a 22-game absence, caused by an MCL sprain, Thursday night in the loss to Charlotte. Young was on a minutes restriction in his first game back, so it's not a surprise […]

Lingering Toe Issue Keeps Tyler Herro Out Of The Lineup

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) won't suit up when his team visits the Boston Celtics on Friday night. This will be Herro's third-straight game on the sidelines and fifth in the last six contests. Herro recently told reporters that his toe wasn't getting better, and he had undergone a second MRI to try to […]

Joel Embiid Sitting Out Friday's Matchup With The Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness, injury management) will be inactive Friday night when his team faces the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Despite participating in shootaround, the former MVP was not ready to give it a go. Embiid had suited up for Philadelphia's last three games, and he saw more than 30 […]

Should I Pick Up Jordan Whittington or Colby Parkinson? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

One of the NFL's best passing attacks is down a key member. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 15 win over the Detroit Lions. He entered the game with a hamstring issue, so this setback will surely keep him out at least a week, especially since the […]

Should I Pick Up Michael Carter or Emari Demercado? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

How many starting running backs can one team cycle through in one season? The Arizona Cardinals have started four different runners this season. In five games, a different back led the team in touches. With the injury to Bam Knight, who has started since Week 7, there's about to be another change. Should you pick […]

Week 15 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

It's one of the toughest questions to answer in fantasy football: Do you stick with the players that got you into the playoffs, despite a difficult matchup, or pivot to a riskier bench player who has a less-resistant path to points? Now that it's win-or-go-home, the margin for error is slimmer, and that decision could […]

WR Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule - Best/Worst Wide Receiver Matchups

Fantasy managers need two things to win a championship: Good players and the right matchups. It can be a real bummer to see your superstar wide receiver is going to be shadowed by an All-Pro cornerback in Week 17. It feels amazing to see your superstar wide receiver face a defense that allows the most […]

D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 15-17)

What's the last piece of a perfect fantasy football lineup, capable of winning a championship? That'd be the D/ST. Here at RotoBaller, we're helping you complete the puzzle. This article dives into several key metrics that help us pinpoint league-winning defenses. At the end of this article, we'll discuss options for every week of the […]

Should I Pickup Jaylen Wright or Ollie Gordon II? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Who's the backup to the 5'9", 191-pound running back with a history of injuries? That's the big question in Miami. At various points this season, we've seen Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II both take on the role of De'Von Achane's backup. And, with Achane injuring his ribs and leaving Miami's Week 13 win early, […]

Week 14 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

It's crunch time - and not the kind that Cap'n Horatio promotes. For the majority of fantasy football leagues, Week 14 marks the final week of the regular season. Suppose you've already been eliminated. Well, hey, thanks for sticking around and reading. For everyone else, roster decisions could be the difference between a playoff spot […]

Jalen Johnson Returning To Atlanta's Lineup On Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (calf) is available to play Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. He previously missed Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The 23-year-old is making a strong campaign for his All-Star nod this season, averaging 23.2 points, 10 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.6 steals, while shooting 53% from the floor […]

Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Friday Night

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (right rib contusion) is questionable to play Friday night when his team visits the New York Knicks. The veteran center already sat out of Thursday night's game against Brooklyn. Nurkic started for the Jazz throughout November after Walker Kessler (shoulder) was ruled out for the season. The 31-year-old averaged eight […]

Tyler Herro Sitting Out Of Friday's Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) won't play Friday night when the team visits the Orlando Magic. The All-Star told reporters he's taking it "day by day right now" as he manages irritation and pain in his right big toe. Herro has played in just five games this year, making his season debut on November […]

Daniel Gafford Out For Friday Night's Game

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) won't play in Friday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gafford reaggravated his ankle injury during Wednesday's win over the Miami Heat. He missed the two games prior with the ankle issue. With Dereck Lively II (foot) also sidelined, Anthony Davis will see plenty of […]

P.J. Washington Won't Suit Up Friday Night

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) isn't ready to return to the lineup on Friday when the team visits the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be the fourth straight game that Washington has sat out. Veteran forward Naji Marshall has started in Washington's place over the last three contests, averaging 15 points, 6.6 rebounds, and […]

Brandon Miller Trending Toward A Return To The Court

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable ahead of the team's Friday night date with the Toronto Raptors. The 23-year-old was sidelined for the last two games with a left shoulder issue. That's the same shoulder that caused him to miss 13 games earlier this season. His anticipated return likely means […]

Paul George Avoids Injury Report On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (injury management) will play on Friday night when his team visits the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran forward has intermittently missed games after sitting out the first 12 games of the season. The 76ers are on the second night of a back-to-back; however, George did not play in Thursday's win over […]

Alperen Sengun Added To Injury Report With An Illness

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) is a late addition to the team's injury report ahead of their Friday night contest against the Phoenix Suns. He's officially listed as questionable as the team waits to see if he can battle through his illness. The 23-year-old All-Star has started all 19 games for the Rockets this […]

Joel Embiid Sitting Out Game 2 of a Back-To-Back

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, injury management) won't play on the second night of a back-to-back on Friday in Milwaukee. It's no surprise that Embiid will watch from afar, as he previously stated he may never play back-to-back games again in his career due to his knee. The former MVP has also only played […]

Evan Mobley Questionable For Friday Night's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (illness) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Local beat writers added they did not see the All-Star at shootaround on Friday morning. If Mobley misses the game, he'll be the latest on a lengthy injury report for the Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen […]

Lebron James, Luka Doncic Missing Friday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (sciatica, foot) and guard Luka Doncic (personal) won't be in the lineup Friday night against the Boston Celtics. James, who has only appeared in six games this season, is sitting out the second night of a back-to-back. Doncic is missing his second consecutive game. Guard Marcus Smart (back) has […]

Luke Kornet To Be Sidelined In Cleveland

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (ankle) won't play when his team visits the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Kornet got dinged up on Wednesday night in Orlando, but finished the game and had a game-winning block at the end of regulation. The Spurs' big offseason acquisition has been starting in place of Victor Wembanyama […]

Norman Powell Good To Go Versus Orlando

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (ankle) is off the injury report and available to play against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. The 32-year-old missed Wednesday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks after tweaking his ankle on Monday. With Tyler Herro (toe) doubtful to play on the first night of a back-to-back, Powell will be tasked […]

D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 14-17)

D/ST lineup decisions are like the breakfast of fantasy football: Important, but largely an afterthought. The position is one of the last selections in drafts and is commonly relegated to a lower priority on waiver wire Wednesdays. By the time the end of the season rolls around, the importance of D/STs is amplified. You may […]