Emeka Egbuka Could Be More Involved in Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka caught only one pass in a Week 16 loss to the Panthers, but offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard told the media on Wednesday that he would like to get his rookie wideout more involved, specifically noting the importance of getting him the ball early. After a red-hot start to […]

Dawson Knox Not Practicing Wednesday

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (knee) missed Wednesday's practice as he deals with a knee injury that threatens to hold him out of his first game this season. Knox caught one of his two targets in a Week 16 win over the Browns for only 10 yards, while handling a 68% snap share. Fellow […]

Dalton Kincaid Does Not Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) did not practice on Wednesday after seeing the field on only 38% of his team's offensive snaps in a Week 16 win over the Browns. He was listed as a non-participant in the first two practices of Week 16 before logging a full participation on Friday and heading […]

Josh Allen Limited on Wednesday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (foot) was limited on Wednesday after sitting out of Tuesday's walkthrough. Allen suffered a foot injury in the Bills' Week 16 win over the Browns, and while he didn't miss any time, he was seen getting attention on the sideline. With Buffalo still in the hunt for a sixth consecutive […]

Lamar Jackson Not Practicing on Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) is not practicing on Wednesday due to a back contusion, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. If Jackson cannot play on Saturday against the Green Bay Packers, Tyler Huntley would start under center for the Ravens. Jackson injured his back in the second quarter of Sunday night's loss to […]

Malik Willis Under the Weather on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (illness, shoulder) didn't practice on Wednesday due to an illness, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today Sports. Willis did not have a setback with his shoulder in Tuesday's practice (he was limited). The 26-year-old backup was forced into action in Saturday night's loss to the Chicago Bears when […]

Week 17 NFL Weather Report - Fantasy Football Lineup Impacts

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Week 17 fantasy football weather report for the 2025 NFL season! The first few months of the season brought us very few weather concerns, but now that the winter months of December and January have arrived, it is time to ramp up this session again. I will be […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 17 (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 17 of the 2025 fantasy football season. The fantasy football playoffs are here, with a large sample of the offensive and defensive advanced metrics. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. […]

Must-Start Defenses (D/ST) for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

Week 17 marks the championship finals for the majority of fantasy football leagues. With titles on the line, every roster decision is crucial, including the D/ST spot. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly is here to help you lock up a trophy with his top Defense (D/ST) Must Starts for Week 17! We've got you covered with Week […]

Budda Baker in the Concussion Protocol

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Wednesday that safety Budda Baker (concussion) came in this week with concussion symptoms and is now in the league's concussion protocol, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Baker played 68 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but the 29-year-old suffered a head injury and […]

Jeremy Chinn Heading to Injured Reserve With Back Injury

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (back) is headed to season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to a source. The Raiders also placed star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) on IR. Chinn hasn't missed any games with a nagging back injury, but the Raiders have decided to shut the […]

Bhayshul Tuten Back at Practice on Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (finger) was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey during the portion of practice on Wednesday that was open to the media, according to Demetrius Harvey of Jaguars.com. Tuten will likely be listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, the first of Week 17. The 23-year-old change-of-pace back missed the […]

Marcus Mariota Ruled Out for Week 17

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) has officially been ruled out for the Week 17 divisional game on Christmas Day on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. Mariota injured his hand and quad in Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It's unclear if Mariota will be cleared […]

Christmas Day Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams, RJ Harvey, Jake Ferguson, Terry McLaurin, Justin Jefferson, Bo Nix, Chris Rodriguez, Deebo Samuel, Travis Kelce

Happy Holidays, and welcome to the RotoBaller Christmas Thursday start 'em, sit 'em picks for Week 17! The NFL has recently invaded Christmas Day, and 2025 gives us three compelling matchups to kick off the fantasy football championship week for many teams. So unwrap the presents, pour some eggnog, and let's dive into the last […]

Josh Johnson to Start at QB on Thursday Against Dallas

Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson will make the start on Christmas Day on Thursday versus the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, according to The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala. Jeff Driskel will serve as the backup with Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) unable to play following his injury on Saturday night in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Normal starter […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 17 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Dylan Sampson, Jayden Reed, Taysom Hill, Jake Tonges, Romeo Doubs, Adonai Mitchell, Parker Washington

Fantasy championship week is here! Fantasy managers have grinded all year to get to this point, and now it's time to secure those fantasy championships. Let's hoist the hardware together! While most leagues run their waivers on Tuesday, there are still a few days to make moves. At RotoBaller HQ, we have our updated waiver […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are fighting for a championship, congratulations. I know the job is not finished yet, but the rest of your league, minus your opponent, wishes they could be in your position! We have a lot of injuries to navigate, so there are pivot options for those in need. Before we get to that, I […]

Falcons Non-Committal on QB Situation Beyond This Season

When asked whether quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s (knee) injury timeline impacts decisions on Kirk Cousins going forward, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Wednesday, "Anything can happen. We will for sure discuss all of the options when the end is near." Penix needed full reconstructive surgery to fix a partially torn ACL in […]

Drake London to Practice With Some "Modifications"

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Wednesday that wide receiver Drake London (knee) will practice this week, but still with "some type of modifications," according to Terrin Waack of AtlantaFalcons.com. "He's Drake. He's productive. I look forward to him getting better this week," Morris said. After a four-game absence due to a PCL […]

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

After a long and grueling 16 weeks of fantasy football, we are here at the championship. With a win-or-go-home matchup on the slate, managers must take an extra look at their lineup and find any possible edge to lead them to victory. Typically, the position to do this for is defense. Throughout the season, managers […]

Jordan Love to Practice Again on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (concussion) will practice again on Wednesday but remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Love was listed as limited on the team's first injury report of the week on Tuesday after he was forced from Saturday night's loss to the Chicago Bears with a […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 17 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 17 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 17 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 17 lineup decisions for players like Michael Carter, Mike Evans, Rhamondre Stevenson, and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

Running Back Matchups to Target for Christmas Day (2025) - Jahmyr Gibbs, Javonte Williams, Aaron Jones Sr., Chris Rodriguez Jr.

We have our second big holiday three-game NFL slate of the season, as the NFL has expanded its schedule to feature three Christmas Day games this year. These games may not hold the same matchup appeal as the Turkey Day contests did, but you still want to know which running backs to target in the […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2025)

Welcome to fantasy football championship week. Most leagues will end in Week 17, meaning that all the fantasy glory, or punishment, will finally come to a head in Week 16. Everything is on the table. It is on you as the fantasy manager to roll out your best possible lineup. All the research, headaches, and […]

NFL Inactives Week 17: Who's Playing, Sitting or Injured? (2025)

For many leagues, Week 17 will mark the fantasy football championship game and the last week of the fantasy season. It's critical to know all the injury situations and who may be out, so we can plan accordingly on the waiver wire and our crucial start/sit decisions. Below you'll find a running list of who […]

Davante Adams Could Sit Out Final Two Regular-Season Games

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Los Angeles Rams "very well could shut down" wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) for the final two regular-season games. Head coach Sean McVay already said that Adams is doubtful to play on Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17, and a team source told Fowler that "it […]

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 […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Ashton Jeanty, Jaylen Warren, Parker Washington, Quentin Johnston, A.J. Barner

Welcome back to Fact or Fiction, RotoBaller's weekly look at some of the NFL's most shocking performances. For most of you, this is it: the Super Bowl of fantasy football. Championship week is here, so only one thing matters: winning your fantasy football game. With that in mind, there's no looking ahead this week. There's no […]

Omarion Hampton Feeling the "Best He Has Felt" Since Return from Injury

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton told ESPN's Dan Graziano that Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys was the "best he has felt" since returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for seven games from Week 6 to Week 13. Across three games since returning, the 22-year-old has recorded 227 yards from scrimmage […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Will Not Be Activated for Week 17

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) will not be activated off Injured Reserve for the team's Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 23-year-old suffered an orbital fracture in pre-game warmups that has had him on Injured Reserve since mid-October. Richardson Sr. opened the season […]