NFL Week 18 Predictions: Picks, Analysis, and Motivations for Every Game

Hello, football fans, and welcome to the final week of the NFL regular season! As we head into Week 18, we got things kicked off with a pair of games on Saturday featuring four AFC North squads. Moving into Sunday, motivation will be key for several teams in the regular-season finale. Who is fighting to […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 18 (Sunday Morning Updates): Tony Pollard, Amari Cooper, Darnell Mooney, Austin Ekeler, and more

Heading into Week 18 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 18 as of Sunday, January 5, 2025, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Vikings vs. Lions SNF Showdown (Week 18)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's the showdown we've all been waiting for and certainly the most pivotal of all showdowns through this point of the season. We have Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) taking on division rival Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions (14-2). Not only is this game for the NFC North crown, […]

Week 18 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Sam Darnold, Bryce Young, Michael Penix Jr., Joshua Dobbs, Drew Lock, Drake Maye

The Week 18 slate is here, meaning several teams who are eliminated from postseason action or have already locked up a playoff spot are set to rest some key starters. We're here to help you sort through it all with our Week 18 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024. If you're still chasing a […]

Week 18 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Overall Updates Include Isaac Guerendo, Zach Charbonnet, Blake Corum, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed

If your league championship is in Week 18, you surely already know it's a difficult week to navigate. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 18 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Isaac Guerendo, Zach Charbonnet, Blake Corum, Jordan Addison, and Jayden Reed stand for the must-win Week […]

Week 18 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Jalen McMillan, Adam Thielen, Rico Dowdle, Ray Davis, J.K. Dobbins, Ray-Ray McCloud III

The closing week of the 2024 NFL regular season has arrived, and we're here to help your lineup or DFS calls with our NFL team's updated Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Jalen […]

Week 18 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Rico Dowdle, Zach Charbonnet, Ray Davis, Blake Corum, Isaac Guerendo, more

Week 18 is here, and many backup running backs will be in featured roles this weekend as several teams are resting starters. That said, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 18 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Rico Dowdle, Zach Charbonnet, […]

Week 18 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Tyreek Hill, Jalen McMillan, Adam Thielen, Jameson Williams, Jauan Jennings

Week 18 is here, and several teams will either not play starters or pull them early in the game. That said start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 18 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 18 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football And DFS Include Blake Corum, Marvin Harrison Jr., Ricky Pearsall

For the final week of the 2024 season, those who are still participating in Week fantasy football Super Bowls must do two things. First, vote in a new league commissioner for next season. Secondly, consult our rundown of our best streamers and lineup pluggers to win a league championship. Using RotoBaller’s Week 18 Lineup Rankings […]

Week 18 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Sam LaPorta, Jonnu Smith, Zach Ertz, Chig Okonkwo, Tucker Kraft, Dallas Goedert

Tight ends got out to a slow start in 2024, but several players at the position have become productive fantasy and DFS assets. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 18 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make tough start-or-sit decisions. If your league extends to Week 18, it's time […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 18

While most fantasy football leagues crowned a champion last week, there are still a handful of leagues deciding their title this week. That means we’ve got one last weekend of work left before we can finally put up our feet and relax. Week 18 can be tricky for fantasy managers as many teams have already […]

Week 18 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Justin Herbert, more

At last, Week 18 has arrived. Whether your league extends to Week 18 or you are looking for an extra resource for DFS lineups, we're here to help with our updated Week 18 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Justin […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Josh Jacobs, Josh Allen, Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint. For those fantasy leagues still chugging along into the final week of the regular season, some key players won't be on the field. The Chiefs, Eagles, Rams, and Bills (for the most part) have stated that starters will not suit […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates For George Kittle, Tua Tagovailoa, A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, Alvin Kamara

Formats that are still playing in Week 18 naturally encounter all of the last-week wildness: playoff teams resting starters, eliminated teams playing it safe, and injuries weighing on those who have major stakes in the finale. Only a handful of games are meaningful for the playoff picture, but managers weighing their Week 18 options will […]

NFL Week 18 Fantasy Football Weather Report

Welcome to Week 18. Not everyone is done playing fantasy football and there are also lots of DFS contests going on this week. The purpose of this article is to help you make informed lineup decisions based on the weather forecast. Yes, in some cases, the weather can have a major impact on player production. […]

Bengals vs. Steelers Saturday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Joe Burrow, Russell Wilson, Ja'Marr Chase, George Pickens, Tee Higgins, and more

We kick off the final week of the NFL regular season with a Saturday slate that features two matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Bengals vs. Steelers game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. Motivation will be high for both the Bengals and Steelers […]

Browns vs. Ravens Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, D'Onta Foreman, Jerry Jeudy, Mark Andrews, more

If your fantasy league plays on to Week 18 or you are simply looking to build DFS lineups, you have come to the right place. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Browns vs. Ravens game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The Ravens are massive […]

Week 18 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Buccaneers D/ST, Broncos D/ST, Packers D/ST, Bills D/ST, Falcons D/ST, more

Week 18 is a weird one, as several teams will be resting starters ahead of the playoffs. If you're having a difficult time finding the top defense this week, our NFL team's Week 18 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best lineup. Ahead of the final regular-season slate, […]

Week 18 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates Include Chase McLaughlin, Will Reichard, Jake Bates, Wil Lutz, Riley Patterson, Matt Gay

The kicker position is always difficult to navigate, and it becomes even trickier for the confusing Week 18 slate. That said, we're here to help with our Week 18 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Chase McLaughlin, Will Reichard, Jake Bates, Matt Gay, Wil Lutz, […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 18 (Sunday Night Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 18 - Sunday Night Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now through the holiday season and into the playoff push, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners […]

Week 18 DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Sunday Main Slate: Baker Mayfield, Bijan Robinson, Mike Evans, and more

Thanks for joining us for the final Main Slate of the NFL regular season! This is always a unique slate, as we not only have to identify strong plays, but we must also juggle the varying motivations of different teams. That word - motivation - will be a popular theme in this week's article. These […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 18 - Mike Evans, Drake London, DK Metcalf, Josh Downs, Olamide Zaccheaus

Welcome to our weekly WR Matchups to Target column for the last week of the NFL regular season. Our picks stayed red hot last week, finishing with three more in-the-money selections (3x multiplier on DraftKings salary). These players all scored 22.5 DK points or more. We are now hitting 3x DK multiplier picks at a […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates For A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Tee Higgins, Jaylen Waddle, Chris Olave

Welcome to Week 18, where players rest for the postseason, and the slightest injury could send a player to the sideline (unless that team is competing for a playoff spot). To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, make sure to favorite or bookmark the fantasy football player news page. Also, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, Aaron Jones

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, and Aaron Jones. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup change […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 18 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 18 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 18 of the NFL season. In Week 18, we have five games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Friday Week 18 Updates for Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, George Kittle, Tyreek Hill, and More

The 2024 NFL season is in its last week, which means most fantasy leagues have concluded. However, some leagues do play on to Week 18, so for those still playing, this week is extremely important to keep tabs on given all the players sitting. Of all weeks, this week is the worst week to get […]

Video: Week 18 Must-Start Running Backs - 2024 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Though most season-long fantasy leagues have already wrapped up, there are still a few gamers battling for a title in Week 18 of the NFL season! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 18, as well as some backs you might want to […]

2024 NFL Week 18 Betting Picks (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. To see ALL of Jamie's bets (and others from RotoBaller experts), head over to the RotoBaller Discord. You'll find every bet and prop in the #NFL-BETTING-PROPS channel there!  Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running […]

Week 18 FanDuel NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Baker Mayfield, Brian Thomas Jr., Sam LaPorta

In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 18 daily fantasy football lineup picks for FanDuel and the 2024 NFL season. These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. Be sure to also check out our weekly DraftKings DFS lineup picks and other […]