Matt Prater Ruled Out for Week 17

Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 41-year-old was unable to step on the practice field this week and will now miss his second-straight contest due to this quadriceps injury. Instead, fantasy managers should expect Michael Badgley to get the starting nod once again. […]

David Njoku Not Practicing on Friday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) remained absent during Friday's practice session. Njoku has yet to step on the practice field this week and is trending toward missing his third-straight contest. Managers should monitor his status on Friday's final injury report, but given that he has yet to practice this week, suggests he will […]

A.J. Brown Returns to Practice on Friday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (teeth) was spotted at Friday's practice, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown has been unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a dental procedure, but seeing him back at practice on Friday puts him back on track to suit up on Sunday. Managers should […]

Mack Hollins Absent Again on Friday

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen) remains absent during Friday's practice, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The team's veteran wideout has been unable to practice all week after suffering this abdominal injury during their victory over the Ravens last weekend. Given that he has yet to step on the practice field, Hollins […]

TreVeyon Henderson Spotted at Friday's Practice, Sheds Non-Contact Jersey

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) was spotted at Friday's practice without a red non-contact jersey. This is an excellent sign for the second-round rookie as he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest against the New York Jets. Henderson exited their Week 16 contest with a […]

NHL Power Rankings: Vezina Trophy Rankings (December Update)

The holiday break has hit the NHL season. With most of the teams nearing the halfway point of their season, it's time to begin analyzing the top candidates for the end-of-season awards. In this piece, we will spotlight the top-10 current Vezina Trophy candidates with a few honorary mentions. All statistics and team records mentioned […]

George Kittle Remains Sidelined During Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice. Kittle exited their Monday night victory over the Colts early due to an ankle injury. Following the contest, the star tight end was reported to have suffered a "mid-to-low" ankle sprain. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan has stated Kittle still has a […]

Malik Willis Carrying Questionable Tag for Week 17 Tilt

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Willis joins the top option on the depth chart, Jordan Love (concussion, shoulder), on the final injury report as both QBs carry a questionable tag into the weekend. Willis replaced Love during last Saturday's loss to the […]

Jordan Love Questionable for Saturday's Contest

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder/concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Love was forced from their Week 16 contest due to a concussion, but also carries an injury designation related to his left shoulder. In addition, the team's No. 2 QB, Malik Willis (shoulder/illness), is also listed as […]

Lamar Jackson Listed as Doubtful for Week 17

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Green Bay Packers. Jackson exited their Week 16 contest with a back injury and was unable to participate in this week's practices. While the Ravens have not officially ruled out their star QB, he appears to be facing an uphill […]

Cowboys Defense Projects as Top Streaming Option in Week 17

The Dallas Cowboys defense should be viewed as a top streaming option in Week 17 when they travel to Washington to face the Commanders on Christmas afternoon. Even though the Cowobys enter Week 17 allowing a hefty 30.3 PPG (second-most in the league), they carry elite upside in the fantasy championships. They will face a […]

Philip Rivers Carries Streaming Upside for Fantasy Championships

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has entered streaming territory ahead of his Week 17 tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite not appearing in an NFL game since the 2020 season, the 44-year-old has looked quite comfortable in the Indianapolis offense and has flashed solid upside for fantasy. In his season debut in Week 15, Rivers […]

Mack Hollins Could Have Increased Target Share in Week 17

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen) could see a larger role on Sunday afternoon when they face the New York Jets. During their victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, wideout Kayshon Boutte and running back TreVeyon Henderson both exited with a concussion and are now in concussion protocol, which could open […]

Colby Parkinson Set to Remain in Prominent Role

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is set to remain in a lead role during their Week 17 contest against the Atlanta Falcons despite his disappointing showing last week. On Thursday, with No. 2 WR Davante Adams (hamstring) out of action, Parkinson was expected to see a larger role in the passing game, but […]

Rome Odunze "Increasing Unlikely to Play" in Week 17

According to Jason Lieser of The Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) is "increasingly unlikely to play" on Sunday night when the Bears travel to Santa Clara to face the 49ers. Lieser noted that there is a chance Oduzne may also be held out of action in Week 18. Odunze has […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Carries Questionable Tag on Thursday

According to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) was added to the injury report and is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The 25-year-old missed their Week 15 contest due to a groin injury but quickly reclaimed the starting role last weekend, taking 15 […]

David Montgomery Expected to Play on Christmas Day

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (illness) is expected to play on Christmas afternoon when the Lions face the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran RB was listed as a non-participant during Tuesday's practice session but upgraded to limited participation on Wednesday. However, he was still listed as questionable on the team's final injury report. Fantasy managers […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 17 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight four must-add running backs, a sneaky WR coming off a strong performance, a TE who is set up for a big game, and a top quarterback who is looking like a lineup […]

Week 17 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The fantasy championships are here. After a long season of navigating the waiver wire and making trades, your roster is all but set for the final matchup of the year. As we have all seasons long, we will spotlight one player from each position and analyze if they are a potential lineup bust to avoid […]

Rachaad White Could See Larger Role on Sunday

According to head coach Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White could be given a larger role during their contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. When asked about White's usage during their loss to the Panthers in Week 16, Bowles noted that he "completely agrees" that White should have been given […]

Tony Pollard Trending Towards Timeshare in Week 17?

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard could be trending towards a timeshare during their week 17 contest against the Saints. According to OC Nick Holtz, the split workload between Tyjae Spears and Pollard was "how he envisioned" their usage given their respective skill sets. In their victory over the Chiefs, Pollard took the bulk of […]

When Will Rashee Rice Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 17 (2025)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was held out of their contest on Sunday due to a concussion. On Monday, Rice was unable to practice in their initial session and appears to be in danger of sitting out in Week 17. Given that the Chiefs play on Thursday, the star wideout will not have […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 17)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) has been on the shelf since suffering this injury during their Week 12 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Since then, the veteran RB has yet to return to practice and is facing an uphill battle to return to action this season. Will Kamara play again this season? […]

DK Metcalf Suspended for Two Games Following Confrontation with Fan

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is being suspended for two games without pay due to his confrontation with a fan during their victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. Metcalf was seen physically confronting the fan during the contest. However, Pelissero noted that the lead wideout is planning to appeal his suspension as […]

TreVeyon Henderson Exits Week 16 Victory with Head Injury

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (head) suffered a head injury during their victory over the Ravens on Sunday night. Henderson suffered the injury in the second quarter. Before exiting, the second-round pick took just five carries for a mere three yards and brought in his lone target for nine yards. In relief, […]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 12?

Week 11 of the NHL season is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings. This week, we saw a battle of the heavyweights on Sunday night as the Minnesota Wild hosted the Colorado Avalanche, which ended with a commanding win for the top team in our rankings. With the Christmas break […]

Kickers to Start in Week 17 (2025): Best Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Options

Week 17 will be the fantasy football championships for many leagues, and every point will be critical for those who make the big game. Streaming kickers is a strategy that can help win a matchup, and Week 17 presents opportunities to pick up and start kickers that are available in many leagues. One can even […]

High-Upside Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16

Congratulations to those who have made it to the fantasy semifinals. However, to those who have already dug themselves a hole after Thursday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, don't worry, we have a solution. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-risk, high-upside options, one from each position, to give […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 16

The fantasy season is almost complete. With a major portion of the Week 16 slate behind us, managers should begin looking for some sneaky options to hold on their bench for the final Week 17 slate. Unlike previous entries in this series, we will no longer look in the long term, as we only have […]

D/ST Fantasy Football Playoffs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Defenses With Easy/Tough Matchups (Weeks 16-17)

The first week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you have lived to fight another day thanks to monster showings by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trevor Lawrence. However, the job is not done, and we will have to navigate through the next two weeks of NFL action to secure the championship. In […]