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 […]

Bengals Optimistic Tee Higgins Will Play Against Denver

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Denver Broncos. His limited participation in practice the last few days is an encouraging sign that he is trending toward playing. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, there's "optimism" he can play on Saturday. Although Higgins has had an up-and-down […]

James Conner "Trending In The Right Direction" To Play In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) is dealing with a knee injury he suffered in Week 16 and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, he is "trending in the right direction" to suit up on Saturday. Although it is great […]

Jaylen Waddle Questionable For Week 17, Dolphins Optimistic About His Status

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel indicated that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) will be questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, but the head coach also said he's optimistic Waddle will be available. Waddle logged a limited practice on Thursday, an encouraging sign for his chances to suit up on Sunday. The Dolphins […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown In Line For A Big Week Against San Francisco

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in six passes for 70 receiving yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 victory at the Chicago Bears. Not much was asked of the Lions' offense in the fourth quarter, as they had a two-score lead for most of the second half. Throughout the season, St. […]

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

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 17 of the NFL Season! I'll bring you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs each week. Here are a few notes about the sheet. Green means GO (good for the player), […]

Jahmyr Gibbs A Must-Start Against The 49ers In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has had a fantastic season in 2024 and will look to keep things rolling against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. He ranks as the overall RB3 for the year, and that's also come with splitting most of his touches with David Montgomery (knee), who recently got injured […]

Jared Goff A Top-10 Play In Week 17 Versus The 49ers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has put together a fine season in 2024. Throwing for 4,095 yards, 33 passing touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. This week, the Lions travel to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the NFC championship game from last year's playoffs. Certainly, Goff and the Lions will want some […]

Curtis Samuel Questionable For Week 17's Matchup Versus The Jets

Buffalo Bills Wide receiver Curtis Samuel (rib) was inactive last week against the New England Patriots. Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott said he has not ruled any players out for this Sunday's contest against the New York Jets. The Kansas City Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their win on […]

Broncos D/ST Should Be Faded Against Cincinnati

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit has been the top fantasy defense through 15 weeks thanks to 51 sacks (second in the NFL), nine fumble recoveries, 15 interceptions (three returned for touchdowns) and only 281 points allowed. However, fantasy managers playing for a championship in Week 17 should be looking to avoid them this Saturday […]

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 17 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses to start in your lineups. Since Week 17 is the fantasy football championship in most leagues, starting the right defense this week could be the difference between […]

Wil Lutz Looking To Keep Perfect Streak Alive Versus Bengals

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz enters the team's Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday on a streak of five straight games without missing a single kick. Since having a potential game-winning field goal blocked against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10, Lutz has made all 11 of his field-goal attempts […]

Michael Carter A Wait-And-See Play In Week 17

With injuries ahead of him on the depth chart, Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter has a huge range of possibilities in Week 17 against the L.A. Rams that varies from remaining on the practice squad to being the team's starter. Both James Conner (knee) and Trey Benson (ankle) are questionable to play in the […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 17 (Saturday Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 17 - Saturday Main Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now into the holiday season, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 17? Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cooper Kupp

Welcome to Week 17 of the fantasy football season, and the fantasy championships! As always we are here to help you make winning lineup decisions with our start/sit recommendations. The NFC West has been one of the more competitive divisions in the NFL this season. Unfortunately, the Arizona Cardinals have been eliminated from the playoffs. […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/27/24) - Today's Top Value Picks

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Michael Wilson A Desperation Option Against Rams

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is a low-end WR5 option with his team set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. The sophomore has been one of the middle-ground receivers who is just productive enough to hold onto in deeper leagues, but without the breakout potential to warrant starting on a […]

Devaughn Vele Shouldn't Be In Starting Lineups In Week 17

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Devaughn Vele scored his second touchdown of the year in last Thursday night's loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, but fantasy managers should have more reliable options to choose from for their flex spot this Saturday when the Broncos take on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. The Bengals […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 17? Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Rhamondre Stevenson

Week 17 of the NFL season is already underway with three games in the books. Most fantasy football championships will be decided this week, and we're here to help you bring home that trophy. Setting the perfect lineup is more important than ever. Unfortunately, fantasy players will have to make some difficult decisions. Should fantasy […]

Marvin Mims Jr. A Risky Flex Option Despite Plus Matchup

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has been more productive in recent weeks but will still be hard to trust in fantasy championship matchups in most leagues in Week 17 when the Broncos travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals on Saturday in a game with huge playoff implications for both teams. Mims has […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Chase Brown, Tee Higgins, Courtland Sutton

Happy Holidays, RotoBallers! Week 17 has already begun with a few games on Christmas Day. For this article, we will examine a matchup on Saturday: the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Denver Broncos. Congratulations to those of you still playing in fantasy football championships! We hope our team was able to assist you along the way.  […]

DeeJay Dallas Not A Recommended Option In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas may see some added snaps on Saturday since James Conner (knee) and Trey Benson (ankle) are both considered questionable. Dallas received one target and no carries in their last game against the Panthers, but he did turn it into a touchdown. That was his first offensive touchdown since 2021. […]

Chad Ryland Outside Starting Range In Week 17

For at least another week, Chad Ryland will maintain the starting kicker role with the Arizona Cardinals, but managers should still look for another option with the Cards playing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. The second-year kicker has filled in nicely for the injured Matt Prater (knee), connecting on 25 of 29 field-goal […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Kimani Vidal, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston

The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the New England Patriots in Week 17, and running back Kimani Vidal and wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston are three heavily rostered players that fantasy managers will consider starting. Due to injuries, the shifting game plans of the offense, and other factors, each player's production has […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Bo Nix, Audric Estime, Javonte Williams

The Denver Broncos will head to the great state of Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 in a matchup with serious playoff implications. If the Bengals lose this game, it's over for them, but if they win, they have a chance at making it past the regular season. Meanwhile, the Broncos […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 17 (2024)

It's championship week for most leagues. Week 17 is the most important game of the season for the vast majority of fantasy football leagues, so start-sit decisions become more important than ever. Some players are obvious starts in leagues of certain sizes, but depending on the type of league, it can become less clear. So […]

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 17 (2024)

The wide receiver position can be difficult to predict in fantasy football. Even great WRs can see their weekly scores swing wildly due to fluctuations in target volume, difficulty of the matchup, and level of play of the quarterback throwing the ball to them. And there aren't a ton of players that are must-starts in […]

Cardinals D/ST Not A Playable Option In Week 17

The Arizona Cardinals defense/special teams should be left on waivers ahead of a Week 17 meeting against the Los Angeles Rams. Aside from having their full rotation of dangerous skill players in running back Kyren Williams and receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, the Rams have been adept at limiting negative plays, ranking in the […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 17 (2024)

The tight end position is the cause of much suffering and misery in fantasy football. Most of the time, the majority of TEs disappoint their fantasy managers with poor stat lines. When they do have boom games, they can be few and far between. And they're extremely difficult to predict. The floor at the position […]