Allen Hurns Won't Play In Season Finale

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle, neck) is inactive for Week 17 against the Patriots. Hurns will end the 2019 season with 32 receptions on 47 targets for 416 yards and two touchdowns in his first year in Miami. The Dolphins are facing one of the top secondaries in the NFL to close out […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Ricky Seals-Jones Active

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (illness) and tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (illness) are both active for Week 17 against the Bengals. Despite also dealing with a sports hernia, OBJ will tough it out and play in the season finale. It's been a disappointing year for the first-year Brown, but Beckham still has a […]

Jameis Winston Active Against Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (thumb) is officially active for Week 17 against the Falcons. Winston has been playing through a fractured thumb the last two weeks, but he'll be fine to close out the season against Atlanta. The leader in passing yards through 16 weeks, Winston also leads the NFL in interceptions, so […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Excellent In Vegas' 4-1 Win

Marc-Andre Fleury backstopped the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. It was a much-needed win for the veteran netminder who had allowed 12 goals in his previous two games (both losses). He has 14 wins on the season but a disappointing 2.81 GAA and modest .910 SV%. […]

Warren Foegele Scores Twice In Carolina’s 6-4 Win

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes exploded for 10 goals on Saturday night. Forward Warren Foegele scored two goals and added an assist for Carolina. With 19 points in 39 games, the second-year player has already surpassed his total from his first season (15 points in 77 games). He now has seven points in the […]

Ben Bishop Rebounds In Dallas' 3-2 Win

Dallas Stars' goaltender Ben Bishop needed that holiday break. Prior to the time off, he had allowed 10 goals in two games and had dropped his last four decisions. He was sharp Saturday night, though, and stopped 41 of 43 shots before winning in the shootout against Colorado. Despite the previous struggles, he’s still one […]

Sony Michel Expected To Play Against Dolphins

Despite being a late addition to the injury report, New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (illness) is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Dolphins for the season finale. With the Patriots needing a win to guarantee they get a first round bye, Michel playing isn't much of a surprise. It's not been […]

DeAndre Hopkins Not Expected To Play In Week 17

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to be active but not take the field against the Titans in Week 17. The Texans' could be locked into the four seed by gametime depending on the Chiefs early result, and it appears head coach Bill O'Brien wants to prioritize health as the playoffs draw close. […]

A.J. McCarron Expected To Start Week 17

Houston Texans quarterback A.J. McCarron is expected to start on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans are locked into playing on Wildcard Weekend no matter what happens in Week 17, so it looks like head coach Bill O'Brien is going to play it safe with his key players. McCarron's a solid NFL backup quarterback, […]

Marshawn Lynch Expected To Contribute In Week 17

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch hasn't played since last season, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that Lynch should get between 10 and 15 carries in Sunday's contest against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners have a strong defense and should make it tough for Lynch to breakout in his return game, but with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/29/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to NBA Sunday! With most eyes pointed towards the NFL, we have plenty of money to make over here on the hardwood. We have just four games on the main slate, but there is plenty to look at across the board. Let's dive right in! Let's dive in! In this article, I will be […]

Week 17 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

It's Sunday Morning Week 17... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading live chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football questions. Today's chat will go from around 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM ET. Come join in on the […]

Updated Week 17 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 17 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: The Bills are resting key starters including Devin Singletary, Cole Beasley, John Brown. Deshaun Watson is expected to backup A.J. McCarron in Week 17 to rest. DeAndre […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 17

Welcome to our Week 17 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target In Week 17

In Week 16, Tyler Boyd racked up garbage-time yardage and scored a late touchdown to finish as the No. 1 receiver on the week. On the high-end, Julio Jones was targeted 15 times by Matt Ryan finishing as the No. 4 receiver on the week, while DeAndre Hopkins, who was also mentioned in the Week […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 17

Hi RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for Week 17! This is annually one of the most interesting weeks of the season due to each team's varying motivations and positions in the playoff picture. This year is no different, as we will see a couple of teams resting or gearing back their starters because they've […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 17 - Daily Fantasy Football

Week 17 has historically been one of the most confusing, unpredictable, and chaotic times as it pertains to building DFS lineups. With some teams having already locked up their places in the postseason, some players may not see as much action or even see the field altogether. Other teams, however, have one final shot at […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 17 - Monkey Knife Fight

We're in Week 17 of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 17 (12/29/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2019 National Football League regular season is winding down and Sunday brings a 16-game slate of games, several of which still matter for playoff status. After beating the Dallas Cowboys last week, the Philadelphia Eagles still need a win at the New York Giants to win the NFC East. The San Francisco 49ers have […]

NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 4 of the 2019 NFL Season! Each week, we'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs.  Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Week 17 can be a nightmare as it relates to DFS contests. With many teams having already solidified their respective places in the postseason, there will be names who will produce that you may never hear about again. Nonetheless, even with all of this […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Week 17 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets and Avoids

The Raiders (+7.5) and Cardinals (+8) scored the biggest upsets of Week 16. Oakland beat the Chargers and Arizona handled Seattle. The Packers (+4.5), Jets (+3), Eagles (+2.5), and Dolphins (+1.5) also won in smaller upsets. Week 17 is upon us and if you’ve made it this far in your survivor or loser survivor pool, it’s […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 17

Welcome to Week 17, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football playoffs. It is with mixed feelings that I greet you this week, as I am glad you made it to your league Super Bowl. But I also honestly angry […]

Woos and Boos - Starts and Sits for Week 17 Lineups

A majority of fantasy football championships have been decided, but there are still leagues that play out the string through Week 17. This week is perhaps the toughest to manage throughout the season. Not only do you have to weave through the injuries that have compiled during the year, but you also have to work […]

Week 17 Fantasy Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

As Week 17 approaches -- the last week of the 2019 regular season -- most of your leagues have already crowned a champion. But for some, this is the biggest weekend of the fantasy season. Some leagues run their fantasy championships in both Weeks 16 and 17. So there is still a lot on the […]

Fantasy Football Booms, Busts - Joe Mixon, Michael Gallup, Derek Carr

The fantasy football booms and busts do not take a break for the holidays. If you are fighting for your fantasy league’s championship and subsequent gold trophy/prize money, you are going to need one of more of your guys to be a fantasy boom while none of your guys can afford to be a bust. […]

Max Domi Takes Goal-Scoring Streak To Four Games

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi scored his 10th goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Tampa, stretching his goal-scoring streak to four games. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Ben Chiarot, and Jordan Weal also scored for the Habs, Brendan Gallagher had two assists. Domi is currently playing his best hockey of the season as he's collected […]

Alex Killorn Racks Up Three Points In Saturday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn continued his good season with a three-point performance in Saturday's 5-4 win over Montreal, scoring two goals and handing out one assist. His linemates Steven Stamkos and Anthony Cirelli both registered two points with one goal and one assist. With nearly half of the season gone, Killorn is close […]

Victor Hedman Dishes Out Four Assists Saturday Night

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman was at the heart of everything on Saturday against Montreal, finishing a 5-4 win with four assists, which means that he's now picked up a whopping seven points in his last two outings. The 29-year-old Swede took his tally to 36 points for the season, which is tied for […]