Christmas Day DraftKings NBA DFS Picks (Wednesday, 12/25/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA is ready to roll for its annual Christmas Day marathon. Every year, Christmas delivers some of the best matchups and best games of the season, and this year, five solid matchups get underway at 12:00 p.m. ET when contests lock as the Spurs visit the Knicks. The Timberwolves visit the Mavericks in a […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 17

Welcome to Championship Week to those who have made it. It's been a long, grueling season, but you made it. Congratulations! There is just one more victory that stands between you and your ultimate goal. You'll be forever cemented as a champion with just one more win. The rules are pretty simple when it comes […]

Kenyon Martin Jr. Makes Early Exit Due To Sore Foot

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot) missed the end of Monday's contest against San Antonio. He didn't see any action in the fourth quarter because of soreness in his left foot. Making his fourth start in a row, Martin Jr. notched four points, six rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 20 minutes. Andre […]

John Metchie III A Desperation Option In Week 17

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) appears ready to return to the lineup on Christmas Day against the Baltimore Ravens, and with ample opportunity within the Texans' offense. Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) joined Stefon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve, opening the way for other receivers behind top target Nico Collins. However, starting […]

Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings for Week 17 (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST) - Cooper Kupp, Joe Mixon, Courtland Sutton, Davante Adams, Tony Pollard, Tyreek Hill

If your fantasy team is still alive in Week 17, you have a great team and have nailed your lineup calls. However, be sure to use our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season to double-check your key start-or-sit calls. It's time to take home your league's crown! As always, […]

Marvin Bagley III Suffers Apparent Knee Injury

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (knee) had his night cut short by injury against Oklahoma City on Monday. He appeared to have hurt his right knee in the fourth quarter in a collision with Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein. With Alex Sarr (back) absent on Monday, Bagley III was back in the rotation and […]

Van Jefferson Not Recommended In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson is off the fantasy radar when the Steelers take on Kansas City on Christmas Day. The veteran has played more than 70% of the Steelers' snaps the past three weeks, but that seems likely to change with top receiver George Pickens (hamstring) likely to return to the lineup. The […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Marquise Brown, Rico Dowdle, D'Andre Swift, Chuba Hubbard, Trey Benson, DJ Moore

It's do-or-die time, and just one win stands between you and a fantasy football championship. If you need assistance this week, use our Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups. Your team is obviously strong if you make it to this point, so it's not time to overthink or […]

Ken Giles Drawing Interest From Several Teams

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles is drawing interest from several clubs on a potential minor league contract. Giles spent last summer pitching at the Triple-A level in the Braves organization and held a 6.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 38 2/3 innings of work. He made his […]

More Targets, Little Production For Kevin Austin Jr.

New Orleans Saints receiver Kevin Austin Jr. earned another four targets Monday at Green Bay, but turned them into just one catch for 17 yards on which he fumbled, but saw the ball go out of bounds. The third-year player has drawn at least three targets in four straight games, but is playing more mostly […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Bucky Irving, Chase Brown, James Conner, Tyjae Spears, Rico Dowdle, Gus Edwards

The 2024 fantasy football season is set to wrap up with exciting championship matchups. Be sure not to overthink and panic about your lineup decisions. Instead, treat it like any other week. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players […]

Bub Carrington Exits Early Monday

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (undisclosed) was hurt in Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. He exited the game in the middle for the final frame, heading to the locker room holding his right side. Carrington finished the contest with 14 points, two rebounds, three assists, and four turnovers. The 19-year-old rookie must recover by Thursday […]

Seattle Showed Interest In Carlos Santana

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Seattle Mariners offered free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana a higher salary and a player option for 2026, but the veteran first baseman decided to sign with the Cleveland Guardians instead. The Mariners have been in the first base market all offseason and have been linked to other […]

Jets Sign Greg Joseph To Practice Squad

The New York Jets signed kicker Greg Joseph to their practice squad, according to Joseph's agent, Brett Tessler. The veteran is now on his fifth team of the season after spending training camp with Green Bay, briefly signing with Detroit's practice squad, and then having stints with the New York Giants and Washington Commanders. Jets […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: George Pickens, Marquise Brown, Xavier Worthy, Jauan Jennings, Calvin Ridley

The time has come. You have made it to the fantasy football championship, and no one wants to take home second place. That said, our Week 17 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those tough start/sit decisions. With no teams on a bye, options are plentiful, but it's […]

Alex Caruso Hurt In Monday's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (undisclosed) did not complete Monday's matchup against Washington. He went to the locker room with a little over a minute played in the fourth quarter and never returned to action. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after the game that an update on Caruso should come on Tuesday after […]

Kirby Yates Remains A Priority For Texas

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates remains a priority during free agency for the Texas Rangers. Yates operated as the top ninth-inning option in Texas last season and performed quite well, boasting a 1.17 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP. He tallied 33 saves across his 61 2/3 innings of […]

Dante Pettis Draws Seven Targets In Loss

Wide receiver Dante Pettis of the New Orleans Saints earned seven targets on Monday at Green Bay but finished with only two catches for 31 yards. The barren New Orleans offense was down to starting quarterback Spencer Rattler, who completed only half of his 30 passing attempts for 153 yards and an interception in a […]

D'Angelo Russell Injured In Monday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) was limited to 16 minutes in Monday's 117-114 loss to Detroit. He exited the game two minutes into the fourth quarter, with Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioning postgame that Russell was checked for a potential thumb injury. Russell finished the night with five points and five […]

Grae Kessinger Designated For Assignment

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros have designated third baseman Grae Kessinger for assignment. This was done in a corresponding move to add free agent first baseman Christian Walker to the active roster. Kessinger only appeared in 49 games at the major league level over the past two seasons and held […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Half-PPR: Travis Kelce, Jonnu Smith, T.J. Hockenson, Dalton Schultz, Tucker Kraft, Chig Okonkwo

Tight ends always present headaches when making lineup decisions, especially when fantasy football championships are on the line. We're here to assist with our Week 17 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024. Let's go get the championship trophy! Ahead of the 17th slate of 2024, let's take a look at where key tight ends […]

Jamaal Williams Uninvolved In Blowout Loss

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams was a non-factor with just three carries for eight yards and no targets in a 34-0 defeat at Green Bay. The veteran drew fewer carries than fellow running backs Kendre Miller and Jordan Mims, and backup quarterback Spencer Rattler carried five times as the depleted Saints offense struggled […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Jalen Hurts, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Anthony Richardson, Matthew Stafford, Bryce Young

The 2024 fantasy football season has been a grind, and if you're still alive in the playoff race, it means you're set to play for a championship. We're here to help you set optimal lineups with our NFL team's Week 17 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's waste no more time digging into the […]

Patrick Murphy Signs Minor-League Deal With Texas

The Texas Rangers have signed right right-handed pitcher Patrick Murphy to a minor-league deal that has an invite to spring training. The 29-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign pitching overseas in Japan and held a 3.62 ERA across 59 2/3 innings of work. During the 2023 season, he only appeared in Triple-A and held a […]

Jayson Tatum Misses Monday's Action With An Illness

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) was a late scratch for Monday's contest against Orlando. After he was named a starter for the matchup, the team downgraded him to questionable, and Tatum was ruled out entirely at halftime. He sat out his third game of the season, all of which have occurred this month. Tatum's […]

10 Worst QB Performances From NFL Week 16: DTR Struggles And Geno Smith Continues To Throw Interceptions

Kyler Murray finished Week 16 strong, but it was his early performance that lands him on this list. Murray threw an interception and committed a fumble while also throwing for 202 yards and a touc...

Brandon McManus Perfect On Monday

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus converted every opportunity on Monday in a 34-0 win against the New Orleans Saints, connecting on both field goals and all four extra points. The veteran kicker hit field goals of 55 and 46 yards in the second half, adding a boost for managers who started him in the […]

Week 17 NFL Power Rankings: Rams and Bengals Climb, Cardinals and Texans Slip

Teams may rise, and teams may fall. There’s been one constant for the second half of the season: The Giants are the worst team in the NFL. Two more losses secure them the top spot in the 2025 NFL ...

College Football Playoff Pick 'Ems - Predictions For All Seven Remaining Games

Notre Dame 27, Indiana 17 Penn State 38, SMU 10 Texas 38, Clemson 24 Ohio State 42, Tennessee 17 The 2024 college football season has been more competitive than recent years. Oregon was the only u...