Running Back Matchups to Target for Week 18 (2025)

While most fantasy leagues have wrapped up, a few are still going. We in the DFS and betting community never stop grinding, even when presented with the challenge of navigating Week 18 and figuring out what players are going to actually play, how much they'll play, and which teams even care about winning their games. […]

NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig (Saturday 1/3/25)

For the final week of the NFL regular season, the league has flexed two very important games to Saturday, giving us a pretty great two-game slate where we can be assured that all teams involved will be giving max effort and playing their starters for the duration. The Bucs and Panthers will be battling for […]

Week 18 NFL Weather Report - Fantasy Football Lineup Impacts

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Week 18 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 […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. The final week of one of the most chaotic regular seasons in recent memory is here. With much of the playoff field already locked up, several teams are expected to rest starters, likely leading to some bad football. Most […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 18 Targets and Avoids

Welcome to the final installment of NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 18! It's been a wild ride this season with upsets, peaks, and valleys, but if you're reading this, I sincerely appreciate you being here for the ride this season! It's the final week of the NFL regular season, and it could be the […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit

Let's go win a fantasy football championship or crush a DFS contest! Use these Week 18 fantasy football rankings for 2025 to crush your start-sit calls ahead of must-win matchups. Below, you will see where key players such as Tetairoa McMillan, Mike Evans, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Trevor Lawrence, Rico Dowdle, and more stand for […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Defense (DST) Week 18 Weekend Updates

A big week from your fantasy defense can propel you to a league title, so finding the best option has never been more critical. Use our updated Week 18 fantasy football defense (DST) rankings for 2025 to pinpoint the best team defense for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where the Philadelphia […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Kickers (K) Week 18 Weekend Updates

Kickers can and will make the difference between wins and losses in fantasy football, so let us assist! We're back with our updated Week 18 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. Check the full Week 18 rankings below to see where key options like Evan McPherson, Zane […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 18 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates for Devin Singletary, Kenneth Gainwell, Woody Marks, Wan'Dale Robinson, Travis Etienne Jr., Chris Godwin Jr.

A botched lineup decision could cost you a fantasy football title if you're competing this week, so check out our updated Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 to guide your key start-sit decisions for the must-win Week 18 slate. In the ranking below, find out where notable RBs, WRs, and TEs such as […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 18 Weekend Updates

TE lineup calls are always among the most difficult to make, and we're here to help you nail those tough calls with our Week 18 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. In the full table of TE rankings below, fantasy managers will see where TEs on the start-sit bubble, like Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 18 Weekend Updates

Finding the right high-upside signal-caller can carry you to a fantasy victory, and we're here to assist your QB start-sit decisions with our Week 18 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. Check the rankings below to find out where signal-callers such as Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, Tyler Shough, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Jaxson Dart, J.J. […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (WR) Week 18 Weekend Updates

The wide receiver spot is always difficult to navigate, but it's especially more challenging during the unpredictable Week 18. We're here to help you crush your start-sit calls with our Week 18 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025. Where do pass-catchers like Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III, Michael Wilson, Drake London, Courtland Sutton, Jameson […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 18 Weekend Updates for Mike Evans, Parker Washington, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Audric Estime, Michael Carter, Kyle Pitts Sr.

If you're still competing in fantasy football leagues through the last week of the NFL regular season, we're here to assist with our updated Week 18 fantasy football rankings. Below, check out the rankings to see where key players on the start-sit bubble, like Mike Evans, Parker Washington, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Audric Estime, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 18 Weekend Updates

The final week of the NFL's regular season is here, and we're back with our updated Week 18 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. For assistance at RB, check the rankings below to find out where key ball carriers and chain movers like Rhamondre Stevenson, Rico Dowdle, Audric Estime, RJ Harvey, Kimani Vidal, Jaylen […]

NFL Week 18 Motivation Index for Every Team

Week 18 is consistently the most unique slate of the NFL season. Motivations can vary wildly, as some teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs or battling for seeding, while other squads are either already locked into postseason spots or focusing on draft position. A team's level of motivation can also include contract […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Malik Willis, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Luther Burden III, Jayden Higgins, Jake Tonges

Welcome back to Fact or Fiction, RotoBaller's weekly look at some of the NFL's most shocking performances. If you're reading this in search of lineup advice for Week 18, I first want to say that I'm sorry your commissioner has your league playing in Week 18. If you're here because you're playing DFS this week or […]

2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit

Deciding between players with similar outlooks at different positions is never easy, so we're here to help you make those tough calls. Check out our Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 to crush your final lineup decisions of the season. Below, you will see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs like Audric Estime, […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit Running Backs

Running backs are often the anchors of fantasy teams, so hopefully, you have at least a pair of productive ball carriers ahead of Week 18. We're back with our Week 18 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025 to guide your close lineup calls. Check out the running back rankings below to find out where […]

2025 Fantasy Football WR Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit Wide Receivers

The wide receiver position is always volatile, and we've seen late-season breakouts and busts all over the NFL at the WR spot. Use our Week 18 fantasy football wide receiver rankings as your guide for lineup decisions. To find out where key wideouts on the start-sit bubble like Mike Evans, Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III, […]

2025 Fantasy Football TE Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit Tight Ends

It's time for the last week of the NFL regular season, and many people are still playing for something. Use these Week 18 fantasy football tight end rankings as your guide for lineup calls this weekend. In the full set of TE rankings below, you will see where key players on the start 'em, sit […]

2025 Fantasy Football QB Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit Quarterbacks

Week 18 is just around the corner, and whether your fantasy leagues extend to the final week of the season or you are playing DFS, these rankings can assist your lineup calls. We're back with our Week 18 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. Below, check out where Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Lamar Jackson, Joe […]

2025 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit Kickers

If you still have something to play for in the final week of the NFL regular season, we're here to help you find the top option with our Week 18 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025. In the full set of Week 18 kicker rankings below, you will see where key kickers like Wil Lutz, […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 18 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Michael Mayer, Jalen McMillan, Luther Burden, Audric Estime, Michael Carter, Jayden Higgins, Devin Singletary

Week 18 is highly volatile, as we will have to wait until kickoff for NFL teams to determine who will play or rest ahead of the playoffs. For most fantasy leagues, the season is over, but there is still one week left to play in the 2025 NFL season. Some leagues play until the end, […]

Week 18 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

We are now entering Week 18, the final week before the NFL’s playoffs begin. As we have stated before, this is the time when many NFL teams begin resting players. Teams that have their playoff seeds locked up will often sit their players entirely or have them play just a single series to “keep fresh,” […]

Must-Start Defenses (D/ST) for Week 18 Fantasy Football (2025)

While the majority of fantasy football championships were decided last week, there are a few brave souls still competing for league titles in Week 18, as well as DFS grinders who are looking for the perfect option at the D/ST spot. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly is here to help you lock up a trophy with his […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 18 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 18 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 18 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 18 lineup decisions for players like Rico Dowdle, Mark Andrews, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and more -- and how their matchups project for the […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

If you're still playing for a fantasy football title or are just interested in doing some DFS research, we have you covered in Week 18! Below, view our Week 18 fantasy football projections for all positions. These projections can help you visualize how players are expected to perform. Navigate the table to see where players […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2025)

While many fantasy championships are played in Week 17, we cannot overlook those who play fantasy football all the way through the final regular-season whistle. Luckily, the majority of NFL teams will not be resting anyone for the playoffs this week. There is a lot of seeding to play for, and only four divisions are […]

Legit Breakouts or Flukes? Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Luther Burden III, Michael Mayer Fantasy Football Outlooks

The 2025 fantasy football season is over for the majority of teams. But fantasy managers playing in public ESPN leagues, Daily Fantasy Sports players, and plenty of others are interested in Week 18's slate of games. Some players really don't have statement performances until their second-to-last week of the season. Starters get injured all the […]