Austin Ekeler - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all fantasy leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-ceiling fantasy back ANALYSIS: Austin Ekeler has been a top fantasy option for many years. He's had 410 carries and 177 catches in the last two seasons. The 28-year-old also totaled 38 touchdowns during that span, so it's more than apparent he's a big part of […]

Tee Higgins - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Flex option all in formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Risky, high-ceiling fantasy wideout ANALYSIS: In one of the top rivalries in the National Football League, Kansas City and Cincinnati will go toe-to-toe for the fifth time in nearly two years. Unlike previous contests, both teams are in much different positions. Without question, Patrick Mahomes, Travis […]

Isaiah Likely - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-10 TE with top-5 upside ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins have been stingy against opposing tight ends this season, allowing just 5.3 fantasy points per game (6th-fewest in the NFL). However, Isaiah Likely could overcome that due to a combination of talent and opportunity. Since the Ravens' Bye […]

Mason Crosby To Kick Again In Week 17

New York Giants kicker Mason Crosby has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Giants are having some serious problems at kicker with Graham Gano (knee) and Randy Bullock (hamstring) on the injured reserve and Cade York (quad) on the practice squad injured list. That being […]

Rashee Rice - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all fantasy lineups POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end fantasy wide receiver ANALYSIS: The Bengals and Chiefs will meet for the fifth time since January 2022. Cincinnati has the edge during that span, winning three of the four meetings. Undoubtedly, things will look different this time around, as Joe Burrow won't be under center […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Likely To Play On Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is expected to suit up for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The young back is likely to play despite missing practice on Thursday and Friday. The expectation is that Edwards-Helaire will resume his job as the backup to Isiah Pacheco (concussion) who is also […]

Phillip Dorsett, Michael Bandy Headed To Active Roster

Denver Broncos wide receivers Phillip Dorsett and Michael Bandy have been added to the active roster ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Normally, this won't be noteworthy, but it is due to the current state of the Broncos' wideouts. Right now, Denver will be without Courtland Sutton (concussion) while Jerry […]

Zay Flowers Expected To Play In Week 17

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf) is currently listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Despite the questionable tag, Flowers is expected to suit up for this game. The young wideout missed the first two practices of the week before returning to the field on Friday. It doesn't sound […]

Javonte Williams - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams has struggled this season. Despite 14 touches each of the past two games, he's averaged just 19.5 total yards per game in those games. He's found the end zone just four times this season on 239 total opportunities. Williams is averaging a […]

Drew Ogletree Placed On Commissioner Exempt List

Indianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree has been placed on the Commissioner Exempt List by the NFL. This comes as no surprise after Ogletree was arrested for felony domestic violence charges on Friday night. The second-year tight end is facing some serious charges including domestic violence committed in the presence of a child less than […]

De'Von Achane – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane hasn't gotten close to his same level of production ever since returning from injury. He was dealing with a toe issue again this week but has been removed from the injury report and is good to go against […]

Tua Tagovailoa – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deeper Leagues / All 2QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Higher-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is hovering outside of QB1 territory on the year as he sits at 13th. He hasn't posted a QB1-level week since Week 13 when he finished as the QB10 against the Washington Commanders. Despite leading […]

Raheem Mostert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all leagues (not playing) POSITIONAL VALUE: Injured for Week 17 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) returned to a limited practice on Friday and was listed as questionable for the Week 17 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mostert suffered a new ankle injury in the Week 16 win […]

Why Is Russell Wilson Benched In Week 17?

Denver Broncos head honcho Sean Payton shocked the fantasy football world by benching his superstar quarterback heading into a win-at-all-costs home game against the equally-inept Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson has gone from the $200 million franchise quarterback to the clipboard holder in a week’s time. The former starting signal caller of the Broncos was actually […]

Week 17 Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football: C.J. Stroud, Jaren Hall, Jarrett Stidham, Tyrod Taylor, Zamir White, Jayden Reed

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Fantasy championship week is here. It's either win big or go home. Injuries continue to change the quarterback landscape. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers. C.J. Beathard will draw for the start for the Jaguars in Week 17. Reinforcements are coming as […]

Darren Waller – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is one of the top weapons in the NFL. Unfortunately, injuries have limited his fantasy upside over the past few seasons. He is the TE24 for the year, averaging 7.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Waller […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Lands On Injured Reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) has been placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. This move will end the veteran's disappointing 2023 campaign. It was an awful year for Smith-Schuster who finished with 260 yards and one touchdown this season. His absence isn't going to mean too much for the Patriots offense […]

Dalton Schultz – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has had a solid first year with the team. The veteran tight end is the TE11 for the season despite missing two games, averaging 8.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per contest. He has become a reliable go-to target […]

Isiah Pacheco Expected To Suit Up In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol. That being said, Pacheco is expected to suit up for the Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs could certainly use his help as they find themselves in danger of losing the divisional title. The expectation is that Pacheco […]

Trey McBride - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-5 TE in ANALYSIS: It was disappointing for Trey McBride fantasy managers in Week 16, as he caught six balls for just 31 yards against the Bears. His 6.1 half-PPR fantasy points were his fewest since Week 9. Despite the lack of production last week, the opportunity […]

Cooper Kupp – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been arguably the top fantasy football wide receiver since the start of the 2021 season. While injuries have impacted his fantasy impact over the past two years, the wide receiver is still one of the best in […]

Jamal Adams Placed On Injured Reserve

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) has been placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. The star safety won't be available for the final two games of the regular season. Adams has been dealing with a lingering knee issue for quite some time. The Seahawks finally decided it was time to shut him down and […]

Mike Evans – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been one of the top wide receivers in the NFL over the past several years. While many expected him to struggle this season without Tom Brady, the star wide receiver has been outstanding. He is the WR3 […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Placed On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring) has been placed on the injured reserve ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The Eagles acquired Okwuegbuam in August to help fill out their depth chart at tight end. The expectation is that Okwuegbunam could be a possible TE2 behind Dallas Goedert. However, it […]

Adam Thielen – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen was a popular sleeper candidate during the offseason. While many expected the Panthers passing attack to struggle, Bryce Young had one weapon he could consistently count on – Thielen. Anyone who drafted the wide receiver in the later […]

Sam Howell Expected To Start In Week 17

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is expected to draw the start under center for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Howell was benched last week after completing only 6-of-22 passing attempts with two interceptions. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) came in and looked much better under center. Sadly, is unlikely to be available for […]

Jakobi Meyers – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has had a solid first year with the team. He is the WR29 for the season, averaging 11 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Fantasy players got a bargain on the wide receiver during fantasy football drafts. […]

Cade Otton Has Low-End TE2 Appeal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has been an afterthought in the offensive gameplan over the last two weeks. The young tight end has three receptions on three targets over the last two games. The Bucs continue to favor wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in the passing attack. That trend is likely […]

Chris Godwin Remains On WR3 Radar

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has been more involved in the offense over the last few weeks. In fact, Godwin has seen 10 targets or more in each of the last three games. The hope is that the Bucs continue to heavily involve Godwin in the offense heading into Week 17. The biggest […]