Tre'Quan Smith Not A Viable Option Against Carolina

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith is not recommended in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers. Smith has only 178 receiving yards this year but has managed to find the end zone four times. The 23-year-old hasn't seen more than four targets in a game this year and has a scarily-low floor. While he […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Questionable For Week 17

Cleveland Browns tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (illness) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 17 against the Bengals. Seals-Jones had two touchdowns on three catches two weeks ago against the horrible Cardinals Defense versus tight ends, but he has only 14 catches for 229 yards and four touchdowns in nine games […]

Ted Ginn Too Risky Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn isn't a recommended option against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Ginn hasn't scored since Week 11 and has met or exceeded 50 receiving yards only twice. Making matters worse, New Orleans may jump out to a big lead, eliminating the need to throw the ball as much. […]

Blue Jays Sign Yamaguchi Shun

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese pitcher Yamaguchi Shun to a two-year, $6.35 million deal on Friday. He'll receive $3.175 million per season and could make another $1.4 million per year in incentives if he maxes out at 170 innings. The Blue Jays will have another option for their starting rotation after adding Hyun-Jin Ryu, […]

Drew Brees Will Play In Week 17

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (knee) practiced in full on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 17 against the Panthers. New Orleans can still get the top overall seed and home-field advantage in the NFC with a win and a 49ers loss this weekend, so they'll be playing their starters. […]

Michael Thomas Good To Go For Sunday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hand) practiced fully on Friday and is good to go for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Considering New Orleans is playing for a possible first-round bye in the playoffs, it's no surprise that Thomas will be out there. The All-Pro put up 101 yards and a touchdown […]

Dak Prescott Not On Final Injury Report

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) returned to a limited practice on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 17 against the Redskins. Prescott was held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll play in this must-win contest against Washington. While he probably won't be at 100 percent on […]

Danny Amendola A Risky Week 17 Start

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola came crashing back down to earth in Week 16. After receiving 29 targets over the previous three games, Amendola saw just three against the Denver Broncos. There is a good chance that Amendola gets targeted more in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers, but those extra targets may […]

Julian Edelman Questionable Against Dolphins

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee, shoulder) is questionable for Week 17 against the Dolphins. The Patriots must win to keep a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs, so it'd be a huge surprise if Edelman didn't suit up on Sunday. He's been held in check the last two weeks by the Bengals […]

Kerryon Johnson An RB3 In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson returned to action in Week 16 even with the Lions playoff hopes non-existent. Johnson did post a solid 4.2 YPC in the game but was otherwise a non-factor for most of the afternoon. A negative game script could affect Johnson in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers, but […]

Rickard Rakell Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks winger Rickard Rakell (upper body) will miss his team's tilt with the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in his team's shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Dec. 21 and was forced to miss Sunday's contest with the Rangers. The good news is that Rakell skated early […]

Latavius Murray A Good Flex Play In Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray has a great matchup on hand against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Murray has seen at least nine touches in the last three games after seeing seven and four in Weeks 12 and 13, respectively. Carolina has allowed two opposing backs to exceed 50 scrimmage yards in […]

Kenny Golladay A Fringe WR2 Against Packers

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (chest) is questionable but expected to play in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers after taking limited practice reps on Friday. Golladay has been wildly inconsistent without Matthew Stafford (back) under center, but came through in Week 16 with six catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on […]

Alexander Radulov Expected To Return On Saturday

Dallas Stars forward Alexander Radulov (lower body) is set to make his return to the lineup as his team takes on the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The 33-year-old had missed the previous two games after suffering an injury after blocking a shot in a game versus the Lightning on Dec. 19. After reportedly wearing a […]

Alvin Kamara A Great Option In All Formats Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara gets a great matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Kamara busted out of his touchdown slump in a big way last week, with 110 scrimmage yards and two scores, including a 40-yard run. The 24-year-old is set up nicely against the 31st-ranked run defense of the […]

Tristan Jarry In Net For Pens On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will take his place in between the pipes as his team takes on the Nashville Predators on Friday. Having started eight of the Pens' past ten games, Jarry has seemingly taken the starting reigns in Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old's rise is supported by continued excellence in 2019-2020 - leading the NHL […]

Zach Ertz, Nelson Agholor Ruled Out

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (back, ribs) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) missed practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Giants. Right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) is questionable. Philly's offense is extremely beat up for this must-win game against New York. With Ertz out, Dallas Goedert will […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson, Kenny Stills Questionable

Houston Texans wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (illness) and Kenny Stills (knee) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (back) are all listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Titans. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil (ankle) is also questionable. With little to play for in the regular season finale, it's possible all of them could be inactive or limited […]

Saints Won't Sign Antonio Brown Right Now

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team won't sign free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown "right now" after working him out on Friday. Brown's visit was more about "due diligence" at this point of the season, and the team had six receivers at their facility on Friday. Even if Brown were to sign […]

David Blough Not A Recommended Week 17 Start

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough completed only 50% of his pass attempts in Week 16, and has seen his production steadily drop in each game since he took over for Jeff Driskel (hamstring). Things won't get any easier for Blough in Week 17 with the Green Bay Packers coming to town. Matthew Stafford passed for […]

Week 17 Watch List: Fantasy Football Auditions for 2020?

If you're lucky enough to play in a reasonable league that does not schedule its championship during Week 17, then you obviously don't have to worry about players' fantasy impact for the rest of this year. However, you should now be in advanced scouting mode. This is especially true if you are a dynasty or […]

Ryan Getzlaf Returns To Lineup On Friday

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (illness) will make his return to the lineup on Friday versus the Vegas Golden Knights. The 34-year-old had previously been battling an illness that kept him sidelined for two games over the past weekend. Getzlaf is currently in the midst of a four-game pointless streak despite putting together fairly strong […]

Tyrell Williams Will Play In Week 17

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) will play in Week 17 against the Broncos. The Raiders will likely be without rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) in this must-win divisional tilt, but Williams will be on the field. He opened the season with touchdowns in five straight games, […]

Jamaal Williams Won't Play Against Lions

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back Jamaal Williams (shoulder) will not play in Week 17 against the Lions. The Packers will give Williams a rest with a playoff spot already locked up. The team will still be playing for a potential first-round bye this week, though, so expect the Packers […]

Kyler Murray A Game-Time Decision Against Rams

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that rookie quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) will be a game-time decision in Week 17 against the Rams. With the Cardinals game one of just three contests with a late-afternoon start this Sunday, Murray becomes an even riskier QB2 for Week 17 fantasy matchups. Los Angeles could be resting […]

Mark Ingram Officially Ruled Out

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) has officially been ruled out for Week 17 against the Steelers. Ingram suffered a calf strain in Week 16, and he'll be rested until the Divisional Round of the playoffs. With the Ravens resting most of their starters in a meaningless game for them, Gus Edwards and Justice […]

Seattle RB Outlooks: DFS, Seasonal and Dynasty Perspectives

It’s fine, RotoBallers. You can admit you did it. Some of us already have. In fact, I’m doing it now (and loving it). I’m of course referring to looking at the Sunday Night Showdown on DraftKings to see where Marshawn Lynch is priced. As soon as he signed with the Seahawks to finish out their […]

Mark Andrews, Marquise Brown Questionable

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Marquise Brown (illness) are both questionable for Week 17 against the Steelers. The Ravens have already locked up home-field advantage for the AFC playoffs, so Andrews and Brown will play limited snaps in the regular season finale, if they even play at all. Cornerbacks […]

Steelers Defense Gets Prime Spot Against Ravens Backups

The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense will face off with the AFC-leading Baltimore Ravens in Week 17, albeit without Lamar Jackson and Mark Ingram. The Steelers house arguably the best defense in football, so not having to face the most electric player in football definitely gives them a fantasy boost. TJ Watt is a candidate for AFC […]

Vance McDonald Not An Option Against Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald can safely be left off your fantasy lineups in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens. McDonald has had a down year, catching just 36 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and has just 34 yards on eight catches over the last four games. On a fantasy point per […]