Browns Doing "Preliminary Research" on Potential Coaching Change

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Cleveland Browns have done some "preliminary research" for a potential coaching change following the 2025 season, although that doesn't mean they are locked into firing head coach Kevin Stefanski on Black Monday. Fowler also mentions the Las Vegas Raiders as another team that could be looking to move on […]

Terrance Ferguson Emerging as Streaming Option to Close Out the Year

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson will head into the Week 18 regular-season finale this weekend against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals as a legitimate streaming option at tight end for fantasy football managers. The 22-year-old found the end zone for the second straight contest in the Monday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons, […]

Trey Lance in Play as Waiver Pickup for Week 18

The Los Angeles Chargers are choosing to rest starting quarterback Justin Herbert for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in Denver against the division-rival Broncos, which opens the door for backup Trey Lance to make his first start of the season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed on Monday that Lance will start against the […]

Cardinals Could Run it Back With Kyler Murray in 2026

ESPN's Josh Weinfuss writes that there's an outside chance that if both head coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort are fired, the new regime will decide to run it back with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot). If the Cardinals decide to move on from Murray, who didn't play at all in 2025 […]

Baker Mayfield Limited With Two Injuries on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee, shoulder) is on the team's Week 18 injury report with multiple injuries and was listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Tuesday, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Mayfield injured his left (non-throwing) shoulder earlier this season, but now he's dealing with an injury […]

Cameron Ward's Throwing Mechanics a Serious Concern?

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, the first overall pick back in April, has completed 59.6% of his passes for 3,117 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in his first year in the NFL. He's added 148 rushing yards and a score while also fumbling a league-high 11 times (losing seven). Ward's 79.8 passer rating […]

Mecole Hardman Returns to Bills Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that they re-signed wide receiver/return specialist Mecole Hardman to their practice squad. The Bills will reunite with Hardman after cutting him over the weekend. The 27-year-old has appeared in only two games with Buffalo this year and hasn't caught a pass on just one target. On special teams, he […]

Jaydon Blue to Get Some Playing Time in Week 18?

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that rookie running back Jaydon Blue could get some snaps on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants in the Week 18 regular-season finale, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. The Cowboys have nothing left to play for but pride, and fellow RBs […]

Rico Dowdle Misses Tuesday's Practice With Sore Toe

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that running back Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Tuesday due to a sore toe, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. The Panthers are hopeful that he'll be ready for Saturday's big divisional showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18 to decide the NFC South. […]

Mike Gesicki Best Left for Deeper Leagues

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has seen his snap share drop steadily over the past three games. Now, with nothing but divisional pride on the line in a Week 18 matchup with the Browns, there is no guarantee of playing time for the 30-year-old veteran in the first year of the three-year deal he […]

Chig Okonkwo Becoming a Late-Season Legend

Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo has finished as a top-five fantasy tight end in back-to-back weeks, helping to secure titles for the few brave managers who dared to stray from the consensus start/sit path. Okonkwo played a similar championship-winning role last season, gathering 22 receptions for 182 yards from Weeks 15-17. For fantasy managers […]

Tank Bigsby a Potential Week 18 League-Winner

Philadelphia running back Tank Bigsby is rostered in fewer than 20% of redraft leagues, but depending on how the Eagles approach the final week of the regular season, he could be a league winner for fantasy managers with a Week 18 title game. Philadelphia is locked into either the number two or number three seed […]

Raheim Sanders Worth a Look on Week 18 Waiver Wires

Cleveland Browns undrafted rookie running back Raheim Sanders was a popular waiver wire add in Week 17, with Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) lost for the year and Dylan Sampson's status uncertain heading into a divisional matchup with the Steelers. Sampson was eventually cleared to play despite his hand injury, and neither rookie was able to […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Malik Davis, Audric Estime, Jake Tonges, Parker Washington, Luther Burden, Dylan Sampson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jayden Reed

There is still one week left of football, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice for fantasy managers who still have something to play for. Week 18 is the most volatile week of the year and can feel like a preseason game for NFL teams that have clinched or have […]

Samaje Perine a Top Waiver Priority for Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine has finished as a low-end RB2 in each of the past two weeks without cracking a 40% snap share. If the Bengals opt to rest or limit their starters, including the surging Chase Brown, Perine could be in line for a solid workload in a Week 18 matchup against […]

Eagles to Rest Their Starters in Week 18?

The Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to move up to the No. 2 seed for the NFC playoff picture, but NFL Network's Mike Garafolo believes that the Eagles will rest some starters in the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that the team […]

Cowboys Release Trevon Diggs

The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Diggs will go through the league's waiver process, and if he's unclaimed, he'll become a free agent. The 27-year-old defensive back missed more time due to injury this year -- he missed eight games due to a knee injury -- […]

Steelers Optimistic About Calvin Austin III's Status

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about the availability of wide receiver Calvin Austin III (hamstring) for Sunday night's big divisional clash against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Austin was inactive for the Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns, a game in which Pittsburgh was […]

Steelers More Optimistic About T.J. Watt's Week 18 Status

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt's (lung) chances of playing this Sunday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 18, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. "We'll work him up over the course of the week and let the amount of participation and quality of participation be […]

Darnell Washington Won't Play in Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (forearm) had surgery on his broken forearm on Tuesday morning and will not play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he has "some level of optimism for everyone else." The […]

Rams Will Play Their Starters in Week 18

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team will play its starters for the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday versus the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Rams lost to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, and with another loss to Arizona in the final week […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds (2025)

The final week of the regular season is here. After a long season of navigating injuries, breakouts, and busts, managers are preparing their final lineup for the NFL season. Even though we only have one more slate of action to analyze, there was plenty of injury news that presents many top options on the waiver […]

Carson Schwesinger Played Through Thigh Injury in Week 17

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (thigh) played through a thigh injury in his team's Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. The rookie linebacker has started all 16 games for Cleveland so far this season, recording 67 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions. Pro Football Focus […]

Stefon Diggs Facing Strangulation, Assault Charges

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident in early December, per Frank O'Laughlin of Boston 25 News. O'Laughlin reports that Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on January 23, two days before the AFC Championship game is scheduled to […]

Kareem Hunt Carries Waiver-Wire Appeal Heading into Favorable Week 18 Matchup

Across 16 games in 2025, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has recorded 719 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns on 173 touches. While the 30-year-old lacks explosive upside, he remains an effective short-area and goal-line rusher. Hunt's touchdown production has dried up in recent weeks, as he's failed to find the end zone […]

Colby Parkinson a Viable Tight End Streamer in Week 18

Across 14 games this season, Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has recorded 39 receptions for 372 yards and six touchdowns on 49 targets. The 26-year-old has seen his role in the Rams' offense grow in recent weeks. Over his last four games, Parkinson has hauled in 16 catches for 181 yards and three […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 18? Courtland Sutton, Zach Charbonnet, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Michael Pittman Jr., DeVonta Smith, Kyren Williams, Emanuel Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Jalen Coker, Cooper Kupp

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 18 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Courtland Sutton, Zach Charbonnet, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Michael Pittman Jr., DeVonta Smith, Kyren Williams, Emanuel Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Jalen Coker, Cooper Kupp. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these […]

Jayden Reed in Line for More Playing Time in Green Bay?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has now played in four games since returning from collarbone and foot injuries that sidelined him for nearly three months. The 25-year-old has provided modest production in that stretch, hauling in 16 receptions for 162 yards on 17 targets. From a playing time perspective, Reed has mostly functioned […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 18? Michael Wilson, Quentin Johnston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Rico Dowdle, DJ Moore, Tony Pollard, Jordan Addison, Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, Devin Singletary

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 18 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Michael Wilson, Quentin Johnston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Rico Dowdle, DJ Moore, Tony Pollard, Jordan Addison, Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, Devin Singletary. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Ross Dwelley Signs Practice-Squad Deal With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent tight end Ross Dwelley to their practice squad, per ESPN's David Newton. Newton reports that Dwelley has a chance to be elevated to the active roster for Carolina's Week 18 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in light of tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) suffering a season-ending ankle injury […]