Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texans were one of the many disappointing DSTs in Week 16, scoring 4.7 fewer fantasy points than their PPG average. They were missing a key piece of their defensive unit with rookie sensation Will Anderson Jr. missing his second straight game with an […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Green Bay receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed both sidelined in Week 16, Romeo Doubs led the way for the Packers receiving corps in the team's win over Carolina. Doubs hauled in four of five targets for 79 yards and a […]

Derek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After many weeks of underwhelming play, Derek Carr has seemingly acclimated to his surroundings in New Orleans and is performing well. After four straight games with fewer than 11.0 fantasy points from Weeks 10 to 14, Carr has now put up consecutive […]

Joe Flacco (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco continues to provide fantasy goodness as he pushes the Cleveland Browns closer and closer to a playoff berth. The veteran quarterback once again attempted over 40 passes in a game and used the volume to produce both NFL and fantasy […]

Justice Hill (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Keaton Mitchell’s unfortunate knee injury abruptly ended his prospects of providing a late-season statistical explosion that would have been beneficial to the Ravens and the fantasy managers who had secured him for their rosters. Mitchell’s season-ending injury has also opened the path […]

Chase Brown (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chase Brown’s late-season infusion into Cincinnati’s backfield rotation had fueled his ascension into must-add status entering the Bengals’ Week 16 matchup with Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, Brown’s usage in Week 16 was disappointing, as he carried four times and was limited to two […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The recommendation to add Tyjae Spears has maintained a recurrent presence throughout the regular season. He also remains a viable roster addition as you progress through your decision-making process for Week 17. Spears’ home run potential remains unquestioned, as does his ability to accumulate […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kenneth Gainwell warrants inclusion among this week’s recommendations as the third-year back continues to reside directly below D'Andre Swift on Philadelphia’s depth chart. Anyone who can comfortably locate a roster spot can consider the addition of Gainwell. He would elevate into an expanded […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Rodriguez Jr. was limited to 14 carries and 61 rushing yards from Week 1-10. However, he has now accumulated 37 rushing attempts and 186 rushing yards since Week 11, while also averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. That includes his numbers since Week […]

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arthur Smith’s allocation of touches within Atlanta’s backfield has become a source of frustration for fantasy managers who have Bijan Robinson contained on their rosters. This subject became the source of escalating scrutiny after Robinson was limited to just seven carries in Week 15. […]

Zamir White (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zamir White’s viability as a roster addition has been sustained after Josh Jacobs remained sidelined during the Raiders’ Week 16 matchup with Kansas City (quad/illness). Jacobs’ two-game absence has also supplied White with an  opportunity to function as the temporary lead back […]

Khalil Herbert (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This recommendation arrives with a caveat as it has been proven throughout the regular season that elevating any member of Chicago’s backfield into your lineup can lead to massive frustration. This results from the recurrent unpredictability surrounding the allocation of touches to Khalil […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Isiah Pacheco resurfaced after a two-game absence (shoulder) to reclaim duties as Kansas City’s lead back when the Chiefs hosted the Raiders in Week 16. However, Pacheco sustained a concussion during the matchup. This has combined with the placement of Jerick McKinnon on injured reserve to […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Trevor Lawrence, Jaylen Waddle, Isiah Pacheco, T.J. Hockenson, and more

With the championship round of the fantasy football playoffs set to begin, there are a ton of must-start studs in the injury headlines. Fantasy managers should stay glued to the latest updates on each player ahead of a must-win week. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, December 26 will give you the latest […]

Who Should I Start? TNF Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 17 - Breece Hall, Amari Cooper, Joe Flacco, Garrett Wilson, Ty Chandler, Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, more

It's almost time for Thursday Night Football. Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Set you optimal fantasy football lineups for Thursday Night Football and Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and […]

Isiah Pacheco Ruled Out for Week 16, In Concussion Protocol

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (head) has officially been ruled out with a concussion for the remainder of the Week 16 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Pacheco took a knee to the head late in the game after his helmet came off, and is now in the NFL's concussion protocol. The Chiefs […]

Isiah Pacheco Being Evaluated For Concussion

UPDATE 3:58 PM: Isiah Pacheco has officially been ruled out with a concussion for the remainder of the Week 16 game against the Raiders. UPDATE 3:35 PM: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion, after getting injured late in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week […]

Zamir White - Week 16 Fantasy Football Starts and Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues, Start in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As of Monday morning, we now know that Josh Jacobs will not play in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. There was optimism that Jacobs would start all week, but […]

Ravens vs. 49ers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Lamar Jackson, Gus Edwards, Zay Flowers, Isaiah Likely, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, more

Football fans have three games to unwrap on Christmas Day in Week 16 and the NFL saved the best for last with a clash between conference leaders. With fantasy football league playoffs well underway, the contest featured in this article could certainly have some serious impact on determining league champions. Below you can read our […]

Week 16 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall, James Conner, Tee Higgins, Jordan Addison, Rashee Rice

Here at RotoBaller, we wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday season. Week 16 is finally here! It's the semi-finals of the fantasy playoffs, and it's time to set those winning lineups. Fantasy managers have worked hard to get to this point. RotoBaller has been with you all season long and is guiding you to […]

Week 16 PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: De'Von Achane, David Montgomery, Raheem Mostert, Bijan Robinson

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. The fantasy semi-playoffs are here, and it's win big or go home. It's time to set those winning lineups. We are here to crush your playoff matchup with our PPR fantasy football running back rankings for Week 16 to help fantasy managers with those tough start/sit decisions. […]

Zamir White To Start Today, A Viable RB2 Option for Week 16

It was reported today by Tom Pelissero from NFL Network that Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quad/illness) will not be able to play this week against the Kansas City Chiefs. With Jacobs not able to suit up in Week 16, Zamir White will once again function as the lead running back for the […]

Giants vs. Eagles Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Tommy DeVito, Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, D'Andre Swift, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, more

Football fans have three games to unwrap on Christmas Day in Week 16. With fantasy football league playoffs well underway, the contest featured in this article could certainly have some serious impact on determining league champions. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Giants vs. Eagles game to help make any fantasy […]

Josh Jacobs Officially Out For Week 16

According to Tom Pelissero, Josh Jacobs (quad/illness) is out for the Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. After missing last week's matchup against the Charger, the Raiders and fantasy managers were holding out hope that Jacobs would be able to suit up for today's Monday matchup. The official Raiders injury report for Saturday […]

Week 16 PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Jordan Addison, Ezekiel Elliott, Chuba Hubbard, Joshua Palmer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The final four of the fantasy playoffs start for most fantasy leagues. Depending on if you faced Puka Nacua or Kyren Williams on Thursday night, you may need upside to catch up and advance to the fantasy championship. We are here to help you set that winning lineup with our NFL team's Week 16 fantasy football FLEX […]

Raiders vs. Chiefs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Josh Jacobs, Zamir White, Davante Adams, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, more

Football fans have three games to unwrap on Christmas Day in Week 16. With fantasy football league playoffs well underway, the contest featured in this article could certainly have some serious impact on determining league champions. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Raiders vs. Chiefs game to help make any fantasy […]

Green Bay Packers D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in deeper leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end DST1 ANALYSIS: The Packers are mostly a matchup play in Week 16 with an advantageous matchup with the Panthers. Carolina ranks as the second-most favorable DST matchup in adjusted fantasy points allowed. The Panthers have allowed a positive POA in six of their last seven games, […]

Philadelphia Eagles D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in deeper leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end DST1 ANALYSIS: It seems like a long time ago that the Eagles were considered an elite DST option. They sneak back into Tier 3 this week largely due to their home matchup with the Giants. The Giants are the third-most favorable DST opponent by adjusted fantasy […]

Denver Broncos D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: DST1 ANALYSIS: The Broncos are another DST that has come a long way up the rankings compared to earlier in the season. You will need to shed the recency bias of Week 15, during which the Broncos allowed 42 points to the Lions. The home-road splits for […]

Gus Edwards Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is back as the clear leader of the backfield now that Keaton Mitchell (knee) is done for the season. On the other side of the field, the San Francisco 49ers rank 12th against opposing backfields, allowing 18.9 fantasy points per game. They've also allowed […]