Michael Penix Jr. A Low-End QB2 In Second Career Start In Week 17

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 and fared about as well as one could expect from a player making his first NFL start, completing 67% of his passes (18-for-27) and throwing just one interception that was a result of a tipped ball by one of his own […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Will Be An RB3/Flex In Week 17 After Being Cleared To Play

New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and has been removed from the final Week 17 injury report. It means that he is good to go for Sunday's game in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts and their weak run defense. Tracy aggravated an ankle […]

Cameron Johnson Uncertain On Friday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (hip) is suffering from a hip contusion and has been tagged as questionable ahead of the team's Friday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old just led the team to a big upset win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday with 29 points, five rebounds, and three assists. […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Questionable Friday Against Spurs

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) carries a questionable designation heading into Friday night's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He's been out for the past three games dealing with the same calf injury. If he's unable to suit up, Noah Clowney should remain in the starting five after dropping 20 points, four rebounds, two […]

Paolo Banchero Receives New Designation, Remains Out

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (reconditioning) has been sidelined since October 30 with a torn oblique, but he's trending in the right direction. While he remains out, he received a new designation on Friday, "Return to competition reconditioning." The star wing hasn't gone through any contact drills yet, but it looks like that should be […]

Christian Watson Missing Practice Again On Friday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was in cleats on Friday but did not go through the stretching period with the rest of the team. ESPN's Rob Demovsky said it looks like Watson is still in the rehab group, insinuating that he'll miss his third practice of the week. If that's the case, […]

Matthew Wright To Kick For Titans In Week 17

The Tennessee Titans will add kicker Matthew Wright from their practice squad to their active 53-man roster for Sunday's game against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Regular placekicker Nick Folk (abdomen) has been ruled out yet again, so the Titans will go with Wright after cutting Brayden Narveson earlier this week. While Wright, […]

Joel Bitonio To Consider Retirement In Offseason

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio admitted this could be his final season of professional football and that he will consider retirement in the offseason. "We'll see how we're doing in a couple weeks after the season," Bitonio said. "It's very hard to make a decision when you're in the middle of it. You're going […]

Jameis Winston Questionable For Backup Role In Week 17

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) is listed as questionable to be active for the Week 17 contest this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Winston was inactive as the team's emergency third QB for the Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Dorian Thompson-Robinson got his first start of the season, with Bailey Zappe backing […]

Malik Nabers Officially Questionable For Week 17

New York Giant rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 17 on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Nabers did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before upgrading to a limited practice on Friday. The 21-year-old first-rounder out of LSU said on Thursday that he expects to be […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Value Picks Include Bryce Young, Alexander Mattison, Romeo Doubs, and more

Week 16 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 17 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]

Nick Folk Unavailable For Week 17

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk (abdomen) has been ruled out for the Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Folk hasn't been able to practice this week due to an abdominal issue which will force him to miss his second straight game. The expectation is that Matthew Wright will be elevated from the practice squad […]

2024 NFL Week 17 Betting Picks (Premium Content)

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Greg Zuerlein Returning For Week 17

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein (knee) will be back in action for the Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Zuerlein hasn't played since being placed on the injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 8. Before that, Zuerlein was struggling as he has only converted 9-of-15 field goal attempts while making […]

Davante Adams Returns To Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (hip) returned to the practice field on Friday. This is good news for fantasy managers after Adams sat out the first two days of practice. Adams reportedly looked good in practice, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. The fact he was able to get back on the […]

Drake London To Play In Week 17, Is A Strong WR2 For Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Washington Commanders. London was limited during the first two practices of the week before getting in a full session on Friday. Now, London has been cleared to play after he suffered a knee […]

Cedric Tillman Remains Out For Week 17

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Tillman was able to get through some limited practice sessions this week, but it wasn't enough to clear him for this weekend. Now, Tillman will miss his fifth game in a row due to […]

David Njoku Ruled Out For Week 17

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. This doesn't come as a shock given the fact Njoku has been unable to practice all week. He tweaked his knee last week and appears to still be dealing with the issue. The Browns […]

Tony Pollard Not Seen At Friday's Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) was not seen at the portion of Friday's practice that was open to the media. Unless Pollard returned to the practice field after the media left, he will have missed practice all week, putting his availability firmly in doubt for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fantasy […]

David Njoku Missing Another Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) is missing his third practice of the week on Friday. The Browns haven't released their final injury report for Week 17, but it's not looking good for Njoku's chances of playing on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The 28-year-old missed the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City […]

Anthony Richardson Questionable For Week 17

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that quarterback Anthony Richardson (back, foot) is questionable to play on Sunday in Week 17 against the hosting New York Giants. "We'll see how the next 48 hours go," Steichen said. It's notable that Richardson did not practice at all this week. Apparently he won't need to practice […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. To Return To Practice, Giants "Hopeful" He Plays Against Colts

New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) will return to practice on Friday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. The Giants are "hopeful" that Tracy will be able to play on Sunday against the visiting Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. Tracy was unable to practice on Wednesday or Thursday after aggravating his […]

Malik Nabers Will Practice Friday, Giants "Hopeful" He Plays In Week 17

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) will practice on Friday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. The Giants are "hopeful" that Nabers will play in Week 17 on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Nabers did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and said that he expects to be more of a game-time […]

Chargers Optimistic J.K. Dobbins Will Return On Saturday

Although Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's Week 17 game on the road against the New England Patriots, the Chargers are optimistic that running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) will return despite being listed as questionable on Thursday's final injury report. Dobbins has missed each of the last […]

Jaycee Horn Doubtful For Panthers Defense

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip) is considered doubtful to play in Week 17 on Sunday versus the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers after not practicing all week. Additionally, the Panthers will be without cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (chest, illness) and linebacker Josey Jewell (concussion, quadriceps). Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (elbow, knee), defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (knee, […]

Chuba Hubbard Questionable For Sunday's Game Against Tampa Bay

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hubbard has managed limited practices on Thursday and Friday, which is an encouraging sign of his availability for Week 17. Hubbard has had a stellar 2024 campaign, ranking as the RB11 on the season. He has 1,195 rushing […]

Xavier Legette Questionable For Week 17

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's Week 17 contest against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Legette was a full practice participant on Wednesday but was downgraded to limited on Thursday and was limited again on Friday. The first-round selection was unable to play in […]

Sterling Shepard Ruled Out In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (foot, hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Shepard exited last week's contest due to a hamstring injury. In addition, he has been dealing with a lingering foot issue. The Buccaneers need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive, so look for […]

Cade Otton Ruled Out For Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Otton will miss his second game in a row due to a left knee injury he suffered in Week 15. In his absence, the Buccaneers will call on Payne Durham to step up in Week 17. […]

Should I Start Cooper Kupp in Week 17? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has had a rough two-game stretch and carries some risk heading into the fantasy championships. Over his past two games, the veteran wideout caught just three total passes for a mere 24 yards. So, what is Kupp's fantasy football outlook moving forward? Should you start him in Week […]