Week 16 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Ty Chandler, Austin Ekeler, Terry McLaurin

"Hey, look at us. Who would've thought?" Yes, you've made it to the fantasy football semifinals. Who would've thought? Maybe it's the team at RotoBaller to thank for your success. Maybe it's Christian McCaffrey, consistently the opposite of a bust (*knock on wood*). Regardless, you've made it, and the lineup decisions only get tougher. As... Read More

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 16 Lineups (2023)

As the fantasy football season reaches its pinnacle, Week 16 presents a critical juncture for managers vying for championship glory. The stakes are higher than ever, and every decision becomes a make-or-break moment. In this thrilling fantasy finale, managers must navigate through a myriad of player performances, matchups, and injury updates to determine the optimal... Read More

Bills vs. Chargers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Josh Allen, James Cook, Stefon Diggs, Dalton Kincaid, Austin Ekeler, Joshua Palmer, more

Football fans have two games to unwrap on Saturday 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 Bills vs. Chargers game to help make any fantasy lineup... Read More

Bengals vs. Steelers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jake Browning, Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins, Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Diontae Johnson, more

As we head into the holiday weekend, the NFL has gifted us with two games on Saturday, December 23. With fantasy football league semifinals underway, the contest featured in this article could certainly have some serious impact on fantasy football matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Bengals vs. Steelers game... Read More

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets and Avoids

Fans want to outlaw the tush push because some say it's impossible to stop, but is it? The Eagles cannot be stopped on it, I'll give you that. The only time they were stopped was when Jalen Hurts fumbled at the goal line in Washington earlier this year. It's easy though when you have a... Read More

Week 16 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

At the risk of beating a dead horse, I'd like to address NFL disasters that were easy to see coming. While this topic deserves a full-blown article, I have just two paragraphs to fit this in. Because of that limit, I will try to be brief in my arguments. I will also write a more... Read More

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Most leagues are in some stage of the playoffs at this point, and congrats to all those still alive! Today we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 16 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning... Read More

Saints vs. Rams TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, more

I'm willing to bet that the final score of the Week 16 Thursday Night Football game will not be as lopsided as last week's 63-21 score where the Raiders dismantled the Chargers. For this week, we have a mostly clean bill of health for our fantasy football contributors and both teams have massive amounts of... Read More

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 16 (2023): Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Rankings

Congratulations! If you're reading this, you've likely either A) secured a first-round bye for the fantasy playoffs or B) advanced past round one and get the prize of facing one of the top seeds in round two. Whether defenses got you here or not, playing the correct one becomes more vital as the playoffs progress.... Read More

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 14, 15, 16, 17) - Defense Streamers and Starts

At this point in the season, streaming defenses in fantasy could be the difference in a playoff victory or not. If you still need to win in Week 14, prioritize a D/ST pickup for this weekend.  Despite the Cowboys and Ravens ranking as the top two fantasy defenses through 13 weeks, they have some tough... Read More

Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule: Easy/Tough Matchups for QB, RB, WR, TE

Fantasy football is about matchups. Finding the right wideout who can exploit a shaky secondary, an offense that is peaking at just the right time against a reeling front, or chasing opportunities that align with the right scheme. Of course, there is an extreme amount of luck involved in this game as well. You could... Read More

Best/Worst Fantasy Playoff Schedules: Streamers and Starts To Win A Championship

As the old adage goes, "Defense wins championships." When push comes to shove, strong defenses can shut down even the most prolific offenses in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs held the Miami Dolphins, who were once on a record-breaking pace on offense, to just 14 points. Defenses can also prevent fantasy managers from winning... Read More

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 15: Mike Evans, Puka Nacua, Brandon Aiyuk, Jayden Reed, Khalil Shakir

Welcome to Week 15 WR Matchups to Target. The fantasy football season may be over for many teams this week but DFS is here to fill that void. Last week was another great round of WR Matchup picks, with three of five picks finishing in the top 10 at the position and hitting over a... Read More

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 15 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 15 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Death, taxes, and quarterback injuries have become the three things guaranteed in life. The madness continued with Justin Herbert as the latest big-name signal-caller to go down, which has a huge impact on the Chargers and the outlook for... Read More

Week 15 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Tua Tagovailoa, Drake London, Javonte Williams, Kenneth Walker

The first round of the fantasy playoffs is off to a roaring start unless you were relying on any Chargers not named Joshua Palmer. Or you had the unfortunate luck of matching up against Davante Adams, Zamir White, or the Raiders defense. Half of those names wouldn't even be mentioned as legitimate options on most... Read More

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 15 (2023)

Welcome to Week 15 of the WR/CB Matchups article. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly series looking at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. As we approach the fantasy playoffs, matchup quality becomes clearer as we have more data to work with.... Read More

Week 15 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker for Geno Smith, Puka Nacua, Pat Freiermuth, Jahmyr Gibbs, more

The biggest week of the fantasy season is upon us, and it's a must-win game for every manager. You win, and you advance to the second round of the playoffs. You lose, and you go home with no championship win this year. Luckily, if you have a first-round bye, you can sit back and relax... Read More

Week 15 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Last week is now in the books and the fantasy football regular season is now over for the majority of leagues. We move headlong into the fantasy playoffs. No more byes and plenty of QB injuries that have reshaped the DST landscape. Those fortunate enough to earn a first-round bye in their league may not... Read More

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 15 Lineups (2023)

As the regular NFL season hurtles towards its climax, fantasy football managers find themselves on the cusp of postseason play. Week 15 marks the inception of the fantasy football playoffs, a thrilling and nerve-racking phase where every lineup decision can be the make-or-break factor for contending teams. In this critical juncture, savvy managers must navigate... Read More

Eagles vs. Seahawks MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jalen Hurts, D'Andre Swift, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, DK Metcalf, more

Week 15 of the NFL season closes with a Monday night matchup between Philadelphia and Seattle. The contest featured in this article is could swing some fantasy matchups, as these teams feature several high-profile fantasy players. Below you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Eagles vs. Seahawks game to help make... Read More

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 15) - Targets and Avoids

Have analytics become too mainstream? Has "advanced thinking" made NFL coaches actually regress? Doug Pederson is the prime example. The Jaguars had just scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 31-27 with 1:33 left. It seemed like an obvious PAT would ensue. Instead, Trevor Lawrence stays on the field and gets sacked going for... Read More

Vikings vs. Bengals Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jake Browning, Joe Mixon, Chase Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, more

As we head into Week 15, there are three NFL games scheduled for Saturday, December 16. The contest featured in this article could certainly have some serious impact on fantasy football matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Vikings vs. Bengals game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both... Read More

Chargers vs. Raiders TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Easton Stick, Austin Ekeler, Joshua Palmer, Gerald Everett, Josh Jacobs, Jakobi Meyers

If you made it to Week 15 Thursday Night Football still caring about your fantasy football teams, congratulations! However, if you made it to Thursday Night Football absolutely relying on some of the players in this game, it may be time to pump the brakes. What better way for bowl season to kick off than... Read More

Week 15 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The fantasy football playoffs is here for most leagues, and congrats to all of you out there who made it! Today we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 15 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between... Read More

Steelers vs. Colts Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Diontae Johnson, George Pickens, Gardner Minshew, Zack Moss, Michael Pittman Jr., more

With most fantasy leagues starting their playoffs in Week 15, there are three NFL games scheduled for Saturday, December 16. The contest featured in this article could certainly have some serious impact on fantasy football matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Steelers vs. Colts game to help make any fantasy... Read More

Broncos vs. Lions Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Russell Wilson, Javonte Williams, Courtland Sutton, Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, more

There are three Week 15 NFL games scheduled for Saturday, December 16. The contest featured in this article closes out the three-game Saturday slate and could certainly have some serious impact on fantasy football matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Broncos vs. Lions game to help make any fantasy lineup... Read More

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 15) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Team Chaos is having an amazing season. Not only was the Buffalo win over Kansas City chaotic in its own right, but it also allowed Buffalo to remain in the AFC playoff race, which itself is chaotic. Six teams have a 7-6 record. Cleveland, Kansas City, and Jacksonville are only one game ahead and there... Read More

Week 15 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

The end of the fantasy regular season brings with it many things. Some are good, like feelings of accomplishment or disappointment, or a merry Christmas joy that overcomes your bitter sense of failure… if you're that kind of sickeningly optimistic person. However, one negative issue that always comes around this time of year is the... Read More

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 15 (2023): Best Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Options

The fantasy playoffs have arrived, which means the best teams are squaring off against each other every week from here on out. The margin of error is razor-thin and a poor performance by a defense can break title dreams. Play the wrong defense and managers can be left with a zero (or worse) in their... Read More