Week 17 DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jordan Love, Bucky Irving, Brian Thomas Jr., and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our Week 17 article for the DraftKings Main Slate! With multiple games taking place on Christmas Day and Saturday this week, we get just eight games to choose from on the Sunday Main Slate. It makes for some interesting decisions as we near the end of the NFL's regular season. […]

Broncos D/ST Records Seven Sacks In Loss To Bengals

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams had a tough challenge in Week 17 against a high-powered Cincinnati Bengals offense. Despite that, the Broncos were able to give fantasy managers a decent performance this weekend. They gave up 30 points as quarterback Joe Burrow continued to work his magic. However, the Broncos defense was able to record […]

Devaughn Vele Catches Two Passes In Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele has failed to make much of an impact over the last few weeks. On Saturday, Vele hauled in both his targets for 27 yards in the loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Vele has now been held to two or less receptions and 27 receiving yards or fewer in each […]

Javonte Williams Gets Zero Carries

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams didn't see much action during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams failed to see a carry in the backfield with Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime getting the touches. The only thing Williams did on offense was catch two passes for zero yards, so a dud from the 24-year-old. […]

Audric Estime Quiet In Loss

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime was unable to find much success on the ground during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie back rushed nine times for 24 yards while hauling in his lone target for 13 yards in the loss. This is now back-to-back games that Estime has seen nine touches in […]

Dodgers Meet With Roki Sasaki

According to MLB.com, the Los Angeles Dodgers met with free agent right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki on Saturday. The Dodgers join a relatively long list of clubs that have met with the international superstar. According to sources, the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers are among the suitors. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Sunday Morning Updates): Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Anthony Richardson, Tony Pollard, Malik Nabers, and more

Heading into Week 17 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 17 as of Sunday, December 29, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]

Cade York Misses Critical Field Goal

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Cade York has been a bit shaky during his brief time with the team. On Saturday, York looked solid until he missed a 33-yard field goal that would've won the Bengals the game in overtime. Luckily for him, the Bengals forced the Denver Broncos to punt again and Cincinnati ended up winning […]

Lions vs. 49ers MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jauan Jennings, Deebo Samuel, Jared Goff, Isaac Guerendo, Sam LaPorta, Brock Purdy, Jameson Williams, more

It's time to take home that fantasy football championship trophy, and the last game of the week brings plenty of fantasy intrigue. Read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Lions vs. 49ers game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The Lions can clinch a first-round […]

Nolan Hoffman Inks Minor-League Contract With Texas

The Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Nolan Hoffman to a minor-league contract that has an invite to Spring Training. After being drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2018 MLB Draft, Hoffman has gone on to spend the past three seasons in the Baltimore Orioles system. Last summer, Hoffman logged a career-high 58.0 innings […]

Chad Ryland Misses Extra Point In Loss

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland converted his lone field goal attempt but missed an extra point during Saturday's Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The second-year kicker wasn't able to build on last week's dominant showing against the Carolina Panthers. Ryland's missed kick brought him to 21-for-22 on extra points and 26-for-30 on […]

Alan Trejo Heading To Texas On Minor-League Contract

The Texas Rangers have signed second baseman/shortstop Alan Trejo to a minor-league contract that contains an invite to Spring Training. Trejo has spent the first four seasons of his major league career with the Colorado Rockies. Last summer, Trejo held a .143/.182/.143 line with no extra-base hits across 28 games in the major leagues. He […]

Jax Biggers Signs Minor-League Deal With Texas

Second baseman Jax Biggers has signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invite to Spring Training. The 27-year-old has spent his entire career playing in the Rangers organization. Last summer he spent the entire season at the Triple-A level and held a solid .275/.390/.382 line with 22 doubles, three home runs, […]

Cardinals Defense Held Without Sack, Turnover

The Arizona Cardinals defense/special teams allowed 13 points and failed to register a turnover or sack during Saturday's Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals entered Saturday's contest ranking near the middle of the league in terms of fantasy points, but they weren't able to build much confidence against the Rams. In […]

Greg Dortch Hauls In All Three Targets Saturday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch caught all three of his targets for 18 yards during Saturday's Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old continued to see limited offensive participation, playing just 32 percent of snaps, which ranked fourth among all Cardinals wide receivers. He had modest volume through the air and […]

Michael Wilson Hauls In Four Passes Saturday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson caught four of his six targets for 22 yards during Saturday's Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Interestingly, Wilson led all Cardinals wide receivers in snaps, seeing the field for 69 offensive plays (87.3 percent). This was his highest snap share since Week 6. Although we can't […]

Colts Defense Gets Favorable Matchup At Perfect Time

The Indianapolis Colts defense/special teams gets a favorable matchup just in time for fantasy championships, taking on the New York Giants in Week 17. While the Colts have not been a very productive D/ST unit in fantasy football this season, that could change this Sunday with a favorable matchup against New York's poor offense. The […]

Vikings Want To Extend Sam Darnold, Kevin O’Connell

The Minnesota Vikings want to bring back quarterback Sam Darnold for the 2025 season, and they also hope to extend head coach Kevin O'Connell, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Even with first-round pick J.J. McCarthy (right knee) working to get healthy and make his NFL debut, the Vikings aren't necessarily satisfied with moving […]

Christian Watson Unlikely To Play Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) is unlikely to play on Sunday in the showdown against Minnesota, according to a report from NFL Network. The receiver's third year has been a major letdown from a fantasy perspective, and the injury certainly isn't helping. Watson has just 29 catches on 52 targets in 14 […]

Future In Question For Jets' Garrett Wilson

According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, a key part of the New York Jets' offseason will involve determining whether star wide receiver Garrett Wilson will be part of the team's future. The 2022 first-round pick has not connected with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with Rapoport reporting the two had a "blowup" at training […]

Jack Roslovic Tallies Three Points On Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jack Roslovic scored twice and added an assist during Saturday's victory over the New Jersey Devils. Roslovic tallied his assist on Sebastian Aho's third period strike which tied the game. Later in the final frame, Roslovic would score on a snap shot which extended their lead and would then score the […]

Jameis Winston To Be Browns' Emergency QB

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) is expected to be listed among the team's inactives on Sunday but serve as the emergency quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start the game at quarterback for Cleveland, while Bailey Zappe will serve as the backup. Winston will suit up for the game, but won't count […]

Jeremy Swayman Posts Second Shutout Of The Season

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped all 18 shots he faced en route to earning his second shutout of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bruins had a sizeable advantage in the shot category but Swayman was able to answer the call when challenged. Since allowing a season-high eight goals on December 10, […]

Tyler Higbee Continues Comeback With Quiet Game In Rams Win

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had two catches for nine yards in the Rams' win on Saturday night against the Cardinals. While his overall stat line wasn't impressive, he continues to step into a bigger role in the offense after missing the first 15 weeks of the season with a knee injury suffered […]

Brock Boeser Strikes Twice Against Seattle

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser scored twice in their overtime loss against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Boeser opened the scoring by striking on the power-play in the first period on a rebound shot. Boeser would post his second tally of the game in the second period on a snap shot which gave Vancouver […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Scores Twice On Saturday

Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau found the back of the net twice during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. Huberdeau opened the scoring with a tip-in goal in the first period which beat Yaroslav Askarov. Huberdeau would then score his second tally of the evening with an empty-netter to clinch […]

Xavier Legette Expected To Play Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip, wrist), is expected to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL Network. The rookie did not play last week, but should give it a go against the Bucs. For fantasy purposes, Legette has been difficult to rely upon in recent weeks, posting just four catches […]

Jake Guentzel Leaves Saturday's Game Early, Not Expected To Miss Time

According to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) left early during Saturday's game against the Rangers but is not expected to miss any time. Head coach Jon Cooper noted that, "If we don't have to play them, we don't play them so he should be […]

Blake Corum Held In Check Against Arizona

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum did get his typical workload in the second quarter against the Cardinals on Saturday night, but he ended up losing four yards on his three carries. He got all of his work on the team's third possession and remains firmly behind Kyren Williams on the depth chart. Corum […]