Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 17 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Dylan Sampson, Jayden Reed, Taysom Hill, Jake Tonges, Romeo Doubs, Adonai Mitchell, Parker Washington

Fantasy championship week is here! Fantasy managers have grinded all year to get to this point, and now it's time to secure those fantasy championships. Let's hoist the hardware together! While most leagues run their waivers on Tuesday, there are still a few days to make moves. At RotoBaller HQ, we have our updated waiver […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are fighting for a championship, congratulations. I know the job is not finished yet, but the rest of your league, minus your opponent, wishes they could be in your position! We have a lot of injuries to navigate, so there are pivot options for those in need. Before we get to that, I […]

D/ST Fantasy Football Playoffs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Defenses With Easy/Tough Matchups (Week 17)

After a long and grueling 16 weeks of fantasy football, we are here at the championship. With a win-or-go-home matchup on the slate, managers must take an extra look at their lineup and find any possible edge to lead them to victory. Typically, the position to do this for is defense. Throughout the season, managers […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 17 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 17 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 17 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 17 lineup decisions for players like Michael Carter, Mike Evans, Rhamondre Stevenson, and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

Running Back Matchups to Target for Christmas Day (2025) - Jahmyr Gibbs, Javonte Williams, Aaron Jones Sr., Chris Rodriguez Jr.

We have our second big holiday three-game NFL slate of the season, as the NFL has expanded its schedule to feature three Christmas Day games this year. These games may not hold the same matchup appeal as the Turkey Day contests did, but you still want to know which running backs to target in the […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2025)

Welcome to fantasy football championship week. Most leagues will end in Week 17, meaning that all the fantasy glory, or punishment, will finally come to a head in Week 16. Everything is on the table. It is on you as the fantasy manager to roll out your best possible lineup. All the research, headaches, and […]

NFL Inactives Week 17: Who's Playing, Sitting or Injured? (2025)

For many leagues, Week 17 will mark the fantasy football championship game and the last week of the fantasy season. It's critical to know all the injury situations and who may be out, so we can plan accordingly on the waiver wire and our crucial start/sit decisions. Below you'll find a running list of who […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 17 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight four must-add running backs, a sneaky WR coming off a strong performance, a TE who is set up for a big game, and a top quarterback who is looking like a lineup […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Ashton Jeanty, Jaylen Warren, Parker Washington, Quentin Johnston, A.J. Barner

Welcome back to Fact or Fiction, RotoBaller's weekly look at some of the NFL's most shocking performances. For most of you, this is it: the Super Bowl of fantasy football. Championship week is here, so only one thing matters: winning your fantasy football game. With that in mind, there's no looking ahead this week. There's no […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Jauan Jennings, Courtland Sutton, Stefon Diggs, Keenan Allen, Jayden Reed, Brian Thomas Jr., Emeka Egbuka, George Pickens, Khalil Shakir, Jalen Coker

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Jauan Jennings, Courtland Sutton, Stefon Diggs, Keenan Allen, Jayden Reed, Brian Thomas Jr., Emeka Egbuka, George Pickens, Khalil Shakir, Jalen Coker. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Konata Mumpfield, Devin Singletary, Ryan Flournoy, Kendrick Bourne, Jalen Nailor, Darnell Mooney, Elic Ayomanor, Treylon Burks, Emari Demercado, Jalen McMillan

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Konata Mumpfield, Devin Singletary, Ryan Flournoy, Kendrick Bourne, Jalen Nailor, Darnell Mooney, Elic Ayomanor, Treylon Burks, Emari Demercado, Jalen McMillan. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Jake Tonges, Mike Gesicki, Pat Freiermuth, George Kittle, Oronde Gadsden II, Trey McBride, Chig Okonkwo, Dawson Knox, Terrance Ferguson, Gunnar Helm

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Jake Tonges, Mike Gesicki, Pat Freiermuth, George Kittle, Oronde Gadsden II, Trey McBride, Chig Okonkwo, Dawson Knox, Terrance Ferguson, Gunnar Helm. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Luther Burden III, Mack Hollins, Bijan Robinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ceedee Lamb, James Cook, Malik Washington, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Luther Burden III, Mack Hollins, Bijan Robinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, James Cook, Malik Washington, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these […]

Week 17 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

For most of you, this week is the culmination of the fantasy season. If you are still in it, you have a 50% shot at the title and your friends’ hard-earned cash. If your team is loaded, the odds may be higher. If your team is limping into the finals, perhaps the odds are lower. […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Justin Jefferson, Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, Chimere Dike, Josh Downs, Adam Thielen, Jayden Higgins, Rachaad White, Nick Chubb

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Justin Jefferson, Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, Chimere Dike, Josh Downs, Adam Thielen, Jayden Higgins, Rachaad White, Nick Chubb. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Geno Smith, Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers, Shedeur Sanders, Bryce Young, Cam Ward, Quinn Ewers

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Geno Smith, Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers, Shedeur Sanders, Bryce Young, Cam Ward, Quinn Ewers. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

If your fantasy team is still alive, congratulations! That said, it's too early to celebrate, as the championship round is finally here. We're here to help you nail those lineups calls and capture your league's title. Below, view our Week 17 fantasy football projections for all positions. These projections can help you visualize how players […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Parker Washington, Taysom Hill, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tre Tucker, Jawhar Jordan, Tyjae Spears, Emanuel Wilson, Audric Estime, Cooper Kupp

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Parker Washington, Taysom Hill, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tre Tucker, Jawhar Jordan, Tyjae Spears, Emanuel Wilson, Audric Estime, Cooper Kupp. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Ladd McConkey, Derrick Henry, Tee Higgins, Jonathan Taylor, Christian Watson, Nico Collins, Quentin Johnston, Jerry Jeudy, Rome Odunze

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Ladd McConkey, Derrick Henry, Tee Higgins, Jonathan Taylor, Christian Watson, Nico Collins, Quentin Johnston, Jerry Jeudy, Rome Odunze. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning […]

Christmas Day NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Christmas Day Slate of the NFL Season! Each week, I'll bring you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet, featuring expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. Green means GO (good for […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kenneth Walker, Josh Jacobs, A.J. Brown, Rhamondre Stevenson, Chase Brown, Jordan Mason, Tyler Allgeier

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kenneth Walker, Josh Jacobs, A.J. Brown, Rhamondre Stevenson, Chase Brown, Jordan Mason, Tyler Allgeier. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning lineups in […]

NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig (Christmas Day Slate)

Christmas Day brings us a triple-header of NFL action, and even if these aren't marquee matchups, there's still plenty of good betting opportunities. Don't act like you're not going to watch these games; we both know that you'll be tuning in once the presents are opened and meals have been served! I want to take […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Blake Corum, DJ Moore, Jameson Williams, Drake London, Javonte Williams, Romeo Doubs, Alec Pierce, Darius Slayton, Isiah Pacheco

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Blake Corum, DJ Moore, Jameson Williams, Drake London, Javonte Williams, Romeo Doubs, Alec Pierce, Darius Slayton, Isiah Pacheco. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning […]

George Kittle Injury Report: Will Kittle Play in Week 17 for Fantasy Football?

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) had a huge game in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in the game -- if he hadn't, his day could have been even bigger. Kittle, when healthy, has been one of fantasy football's best tight ends. With 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk […]

Is DK Metcalf Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 17)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf isn't necessarily dealing with an injury. Instead, he was involved in an altercation with a fan of the Detroit Lions in his team's Week 16 win over that team. Metcalf's antics didn't go unpunished by the NFL, and now he'll have to take some time away from the game […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17

If you're reading this, you most likely made the fantasy football championship! Congratulations, now let's win a title. As we've done every week of the season, we'll take a look at whose stock is rising and whose stock is falling coming out of the previous week. Week 16 was riddled with injuries, explosive performances, and […]

Lamar Jackson Injury Report: Will Jackson Play in Week 17 for Fantasy Football?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) has had a tumultuous season in 2025, just one year after being the QB1 overall in fantasy football. In 2024, he threw for 4,172 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and just four interceptions, adding 915 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Through Week 16, he's thrown for just […]

Week 17 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The fantasy championships are here. After a long season of navigating the waiver wire and making trades, your roster is all but set for the final matchup of the year. As we have all seasons long, we will spotlight one player from each position and analyze if they are a potential lineup bust to avoid […]