Best Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules and Matchups for Weeks 15-17 (2024)

D/ST is probably the easiest position to get an edge with in fantasy football. Generally, there are great streaming options available throughout the playoffs, and fantasy managers are slower to react to strings of good games. In addition, injured players can make a big impact on D/ST scoring. Teams often lose some of their best […]

What Time is Monday Night Football? Week 14 NFL Schedule

We're almost done with Week 14. For those who play fantasy football, this has been a pivotal week -- it determined the fates of many teams on the playoff bubble. And this late in the season, some NFL teams are still fighting for spots in the real playoffs. Even for those who aren't likely to […]

Is George Pickens Injured Or Playing in Week 14 (2024)? Should I Pickup and Start Calvin Austin III?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) is certainly at least two things -- he's a very good NFL receiver and a huge diva. He's one of the few players in the league that consistently lets his attitude issues get in the way of production. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin should be given a medal […]

D/ST Matchups to Target in Week 14 - Cardinals D/ST, Saints D/ST, Titans D/ST, Bears D/ST

Generally, people can be slow to react to defenses that emerge as some of the league's best in the middle of the season. But that can give you a big edge in your DFS fantasy games. It's the nature of the NFL that in the right matchups, even overall poor defenses can perform well. In […]

Quarterback Matchups to Target in Week 14 - Sam Darnold, Will Levis, Aidan O'Connell, Derek Carr

The quarterback position brings a high degree of variability week-to-week. Picking a good quarterback only to see him drop a dud can easily sink your games in DFS. There are consistently undervalued QBs each week, though, and diving into stats, trends, and specific matchup data with opposing defenses can give you an edge. Being able […]

Tight End Matchups to Target in Week 14 - Will Dissly, Pat Freiermuth, Jake Ferguson, Grant Calcaterra

The tight end position is perhaps the toughest to get an edge on in DFS. There's so much variability in the weekly proportion of opportunities for even good tight ends compared to previous weeks. However, in a position with so much change week-to-week in terms of who scores the most, you can get a big […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 14 - James Conner, Tyrone Tracy, Chase Brown, Isaac Guerendo

Welcome to RotoBaller's best running back matchups to target in Week 14 in DFS. Some RBs are obviously set to have good games, but that can inflate their cash price on various platforms, with good reason. However, you can exploit matchups that have more uncertainty around them. There's a lot that goes into the production […]

Rome Odunze, Wan'Dale Robinson, Mack Hollins: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

It's not great that one of the bye weeks from hell for fantasy football happens to be the last game before the playoffs start, but we don't get to make the schedule. The Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos,  Houston Texans, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots are all on bye this week. This means […]

Ray Davis, Zach Charbonnet, Tyler Allgeier: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

Week 14 byes aren't very fun for many fantasy managers. There are quite a few excellent running backs who won't play this week, meaning many managers have been scrambling to find replacements. This is the most crucial week of fantasy football this season. Running backs Joe Mixon, Jonathan Taylor Rhamondre Stevenson, Brian Robinson Jr., and […]

Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

The quarterback position can be a tough one in regards to choosing who to start. QB scoring can be highly variable and dependent on matchups and injuries on both sides of the ball. Sometimes, even quarterbacks who have great games can regress massively, and it's important to break things down to understand why. Let's look […]

Braelon Allen, Kimani Vidal, Blake Corum: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

Unfortunately, sometimes you have to deal with depleted rosters in some of your fantasy football leagues. You might be looking at backup running backs as your best options due to injuries, bye weeks, and the like. Missing players due to ailments sucks, but with plenty of teams having BYEs in Week 14, the effect of […]

Buccaneers D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Chiefs D/ST: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

D/ST start-sit decisions can be some of the most important choices you make down the stretch. It's much more difficult to get a startable player at WR, TE, QB, or FLEX spots at this point in the season. Predicting flukey big games from any other position is more difficult, but unlike all the other positions, […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 14? Saints D/ST, Cardinals D/ST, Titans D/ST

In most fantasy football leagues, managers tend to put the least effort into D/ST waiver pickups and start-sit decisions. This can allow you to get that extra edge it takes to win games in the most important part of the season for many -- the last game before the playoffs. It's Week 14, and picking […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 14? Isiah Pacheco, Tony Pollard, Gus Edwards

The running back position is an important one to nail in fantasy football. It's generally harder to find great running backs late in drafts, and waiver pickups that work out season-long are a rarity. So when you have RBs that are in bad situations, have limited playing time due to injury, or haven't played well […]

Sincere McCormick, Ameer Abdullah, Alexander Mattison: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

The Las Vegas Raiders have a mess in their backfield right now. There are three running backs that many fantasy managers are considering rostering or starting in Week 14. That may not have been a surprise, considering that the lead back going into the season, Zamir White (quadricep), has played poorly. But with current starter […]

Key Fantasy Football Standouts For Dallas Cowboys To Evaluate Down Stretch

The Dallas Cowboys will have to rely on some of their most talented players for any possibility of making the playoffs. They'll also need to evaluate guys at plenty of positions to see what they have in their players heading into next year. At some positions, though, they severely lack talent. Still, those players will […]

What Time Is Thursday Night Football? Week 14 NFL Schedule

We got lucky last time Thursday Night Football happened. The Cleveland Browns shocked the Pittsburgh Steelers in an instant classic that gave us a snow game, the Steelers getting beaten in a snow game, and quarterback Jameis Winston being a pure comedy in a snow game. Maybe this week's game won't be as funny, but […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 14 (Thursday Updates): Bucky Irving, Mike Evans, Breece Hall, Ladd McConkey, Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, Trevor Lawrence, DJ Moore, Kenneth Walker more

We have just one more week until most fantasy leagues start their playoffs, meaning it's more important than ever to stay updated on injuries to key players on your rosters. Being aware of the ailments important components of your teams are dealing with can help you make good decisions in advance. It's not just about […]

Should I Pickup Sincere McCormick or Ameer Abdullah? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

The Las Vegas Raiders had a bit of a carousel at running back this season. Multiple running backs have rotated in as the starter this season, and there's been little clarity as to who the solidified starter is for stretches of longer than a couple of weeks. To start the season, RB Zamir White (quadriceps) […]

When Will Nick Bosa Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 14 (2024)

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) missed his second contest in a row due to hip and oblique injuries. He was unable to play in both Week 12 and Week 13. The defense hasn't been able to stop much of anything in his absence. He got hurt during Week 11 against the Seattle […]

Is Allen Lazard Out For the Season? Week 14 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (chest) is dealing with a chest injury that had him placed on injured reserve ahead of his team's Week 9 contest. We're now heading into Week 14, meaning he's missed the required four games that a stint on IR must sit out for. Any time a player goes […]

Is Chris Olave Out For the Season? Week 14 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) remains on injured reserve after the big concussion he suffered in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers. It's kept him sidelined since then, and he must miss a minimum of four games total. This means he won't be eligible to return to the field until Week 14. […]

Should I Pick Up Gus Edwards or Kimani Vidal? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 13, and he will now miss at least three more games, meaning he won't be eligible to return until Week 17. This means there's a vacancy at the RB position for a team that tends to run the ball […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Out For the Season? Week 14 Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) has truly had one of the most cursed seasons in fantasy football this year. After missing eight games due to Achilles' tendonitis, he returned to play in Week 10, but didn't look like his usual self. He had some solid fantasy performances, though. His statistical performance wasn't […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 13? Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Javonte Williams

The Denver Broncos will take on the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football for the final game of Week 13. Colorado's only NFL team has a trio of offensive players who are being considered for starting lineups in a large number of leagues. Wide receivers and running backs are the two most important positions in […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 13? Nick Chubb, Bo Nix, Jameis Winston

We're almost to the end of Week 13 of NFL action. It's Monday, though, so we have one more game, which will feature the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns at Mile High Stadium. Denver is coming off a curb-stomping of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12, while the Browns shocked and embarrassed the Pittsburgh […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 13? Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore, David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns will play the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, and three of their pass-catchers are being considered for starting lineups by many fantasy managers. Cleveland's offense has looked much different with their new quarterback, and many have reconsidered their previous opinions about the passing attack's key players. Let's break down three of […]

What Time is Monday Night Football? Week 13 NFL Schedule

We're almost through 13 weeks of NFL football. Its been a wild ride for fans of any of the 32 teams and fantasy managers, but it's not quite over yet. There's still one more game to play this week, and it's Monday Night Football. We'll pray that the game ends up being good, but we'll […]

Is DeVonta Smith Injured or Playing In Week 13? Should I Start Dallas Goedert For Fantasy Football?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury currently. He's had this ailment for a while, as he played through the injury in Week 11, but limped off the field after the game and wasn't able to play in Week 12. It probably wasn't the best idea to play in […]

Will Keon Coleman Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Sunday Night Football'

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) has now missed two of his team's contests and had three total weeks off due to a wrist injury he picked up in Week 9. Fortunately, the timing of the team's bye week in Week 12 gave him extra time to recover.  He was having what looked like […]