Sam LaPorta A Top-Five Tight End Option In Week 17

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught just three passes for 18 yards last week, but that does not change his status as a top-five fantasy tight end option. There's no reason to bench him in Week 17 despite the tough matchup with Dallas. The Cowboys have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to […]

Jameson Williams A Low-End Flex Option Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has hauled in nine of his 13 targets 90 yards over the last two weeks. He has seen an uptick in targets compared to his early-season usage, but he's still a fringe flex option against the strong Dallas Cowboys defense. Dallas has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains High-End WR1 Against Strong Dallas Defense

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a two-week rough patch to begin the month of December, but he's bounced back in a big way over the last two weeks. In Weeks 15 and 16 combined, he hauled in 19 of his 23 targets for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, he's […]

David Montgomery A Solid RB2 In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has seen his fantasy ceiling take a hit with the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, but he still has plenty of value at the tricky RB spot. Gibbs has been electric over the last three weeks, but Montgomery has still handled 51 touches for 236 yards and a touchdown […]

Jahmyr Gibbs A Clear Must-Start Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been on fire in recent weeks, rushing for 246 yards and four rushing touchdowns and catching nine passes for 44 yards and a receiving touchdown over his last three games. Although Dallas has surrendered the 12th-fewest half-PPR fantasy points per game to running backs this season, the rookie […]

Jared Goff Has QB1 Outlook In Tough Week 17 Matchup

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been a mixed bag for fantasy football over the last three weeks. He threw one touchdown in Week 14, five touchdowns in Week 15, and one touchdown in Week 16. The Lions offense is as consistent as any unit in the NFL, but they have the second-most rushing touchdowns […]

Joe Flacco, Trevor Siemian, Dalvin Cook: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

The Week 17 slate begins with an AFC contest featuring the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. Both teams have played elite defense at times this season, so it's an interesting game to navigate for fantasy football. Joe Flacco, Trevor Siemian, and Dalvin Cook are three players on the start-sit bubble this week. Flacco has […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Darren Waller, Cole Kmet, Hunter Henry, and more

With just one week of the 2023 fantasy football season left, one of the best players at the tight end position won't be available. There are also plenty of midrange streaming options in the injury headlines heading into the weekend. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 17 as of Thursday, December […]

Is Courtland Sutton Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has exceeded expectations this season for fantasy football. In standard leagues, he is the WR21 -- mostly due to his 10 touchdown receptions. He is a top-30 fantasy wideout in half-PPR and PPR scoring as well, so he's been firmly on the fantasy radar all year. Unfortunately, he got […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Limited By Quad Injury On Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (quad) is listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice due to a quad injury. The second-year pro has been on the injury report often this year, but he has yet to miss a game since making his season debut in Week 3. Whether Robinson plays or not, […]

Darren Waller Has Limited Tag To Begin Week 17

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (knee) is listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice. He's apparently working through a knee injury heading into the Week 17 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, so his status will be worth monitoring for the rest of the week. The former Raider returned from a […]

Saquon Barkley Limited During Wednesday's Walkthrough

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (elbow) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice to begin Week 17 prep. The star ball carrier is dealing with an elbow injury, so his status will be worth monitoring moving forward. Barkley posted 17.9 half-PPR fantasy points in a brutal matchup for running backs […]

DJ Moore Not Listed On Wednesday's Injury Report

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore suffered an ankle injury in the Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He briefly exited the game before returning, but he was only able to catch three passes for 18 yards. However, the 26-year-old was not listed on Wednesday's initial injury report, which means he should be good […]

D'Onta Foreman Practicing In Full On Wednesday

Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman (personal) missed the Week 16 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to personal reasons. He did not practice last Thursday and was a limited participant on Friday. Heading into Week 17, he's listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice. It's unclear what exactly held him out last week, […]

Chuba Hubbard Listed As Limited On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) is listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice as he deals with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old has become a valuable RB2/flex option in the second half of the 2023 season with Miles Sanders struggling. Hubbard has posted at least 10.6 half-PPR fantasy points in each of […]

Jaire Alexander Suspended For Game Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander returned from a six-game absence due to a shoulder injury in Week 16. However, he will not play in Week 17 on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings after the team suspended him for one game for "conduct detrimental to the team." Alexander reportedly went out for the […]

Is DJ Moore Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has been nothing short of spectacular for fantasy football when quarterback Justin Fields has been healthy and under center. In his first 10 games catching passes from Fields, he racked up 60 catches for 912 yards and eight touchdowns. Needless to say, he's become a must-start stud. Unfortunately, Moore […]

Is Trevor Lawrence Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has seemingly hit a wall in his Year 3 development, as the team has lost four straight games. During that stretch, Lawrence has completed under 61% of his passes for 990 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. He's also suffered ankle, head, and shoulder injuries over the last month, which […]

Is Brock Purdy Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was discounted in preseason drafts, and he's been spectacular as a late-round fantasy option. Through the first 15 weeks of the regular season, Purdy ranked fourth among all signal-callers in total fantasy points with 282.6. Unfortunately, the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft had the worst performance of […]

Tyrod Taylor Named Starter For Giants Against Rams

The New York Giants are starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor for the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams. After completing 63.6% of his passes for 1,087 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions in eight games, rookie Tommy Devito will head back to the bench. Taylor took over for DeVito in last week's loss to […]

Jacoby Brissett To Start In Week 17

Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett will make his first start of the year in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers. This move comes after the veteran replaced Sam Howell in each of the last two games. Howell has flashed at times this season, but he ultimately hasn't been consistent and has thrown 19 touchdowns […]

Cam Robinson Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars have designated offensive tackle Cam Robinson (knee) to return from Injured Reserve, the team announced on Wednesday. Robinson suffered a season-ending meniscus injury last season and began this year on a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. He played in seven games before going on IR. With Trevor Lawrence […]

Kaiir Elam Activated From Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (foot) was activated from the Injured Reserve list on Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick was placed on IR with a foot injury following the Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has been sidelined for each of the last seven games. Elam was notably a healthy scratch early […]

Bengals Open 21-Day Window For Cam Taylor-Britt To Return

The Cincinnati Bengals opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve. The second-year pro was placed on IR on December 4 after suffering an ankle injury in practice. The Bengals have allowed the fifth-most passing yards per game (256.1) this year, so his return to the lineup could […]

Texans Claim Kareem Jackson Off Waivers

The Houston Texans claimed veteran safety Kareem Jackson off waivers after he was released by the Denver Broncos. The 35-year-old has notably been fined and suspended multiple times this year for illegal hits and unnecessary roughness. However, his latest suspension was for four games, and he has already missed each of the last five games. […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 17 AFC Contenders and Pretenders

Week 16 was another eventful slate of games for the AFC. Kansas City lost again, and Buffalo kept rolling. There are still 12 teams in the hunt for the playoffs, meaning anything could happen over the final two weeks of the season. There are no official "rankings" in the NFL, so we'll examine recent hype […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 16

While some fanbases are looking ahead to the NFL playoffs and worrying about seeding, others have their sight set on the 2024 NFL Draft. When a team gets eliminated from playoff contention, the talks of "tanking" begins. This article lists the current 2024 NFL Draft order for every team after Week 16 of the regular […]

Raiders Defense Dominates Chiefs On Christmas

The Las Vegas Raiders defense had another field day in Week 16, returning a fumble for a touchdown, returning an interception for a touchdown, and limited the Kansas City Chiefs offense to 308 yards and 14 points. The Silver and Black also racked up four sacks. The Raiders fantasy defense has now scored at least […]

Jaret Patterson Signing With Commanders Practice Squad

The Washington Commanders signed running back Jaret Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday. Patterson signed with Washington after being undrafted in 2021 and rushed 85 times for 344 yards and two touchdowns in 20 games. He was released during final roster cuts ahead of the 2023 season and spent time on the Los Angeles […]

Zach Wilson Ruled Out For Thursday Night Football, Trevor Siemian To Start

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (concussion) will not face the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. The third-year pro is still in the league's concussion protocol, and he will not be ready to play on a short week. This means veteran journeyman Trevor Siemian will draw his second straight start for Gang Green. Last […]