Deebo Samuel A WR2 With Uncertainty In Week 18

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel will be a risky play in Week 18's meaningless home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. In Week 17 at Washington, Samuel totaled 72 all-purpose yards with a touchdown. The score was his 12th of the season, with eight of those touchdowns coming in his last five games. […]

Todd Bowles On The Hot Seat If Buccaneers Lose?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one win away from winning the NFC South this year, but if they stumble and lose their second straight game, there are some around the league who say they believe that tough decisions about the team's coaching staff could come into play. A win on Sunday in the Week 18 […]

Matt Eberflus Expected To Return In 2024

There hasn't been official word from ownership or team president Kevin Warren, but all signs are pointing to Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus returning for another season despite speculation from earlier this season about his future, according to league sources. The Bears have won games recently and are playing inspired football and have more […]

Raiders Players Want Antonio Pierce To Stick As Head Coach

Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby and wide receiver Davante Adams have made it clear that they want Antonio Pierce to be retained as the head coach heading into the 2024 season. Owner Mark Davis is said to be a big fan of Pierce's, but the question will be whether there is […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

For most, the fantasy playoffs are over. But for some, there is still a Week 18 championship to fight for. Some star players like Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, and Christian McCaffrey are just a few fantasy studs that will not suit up this weekend. That makes Week 18 tough to navigate […]

Kenneth Walker III - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has regained a full workload over the last few games after dealing with injury and working in more of a split with Zach Charbonnet. In a five-game stretch, the 23-year-old played more than 50 percent of the snaps […]

Dennis Allen's Job Should Be Safe

The New Orleans Saints have assembled a team they feel is strong enough to win the NFC South, and all signs are pointing to head coach Dennis Allen being safe heading into the offseason, according to a source. However, if the team isn't able to win the division in the Week 18 regular season finale […]

Aaron Jones - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has dealt with injuries throughout the season, significantly limiting his fantasy output. However, the 29-year-old has finally regained full health for the stretch run. In the last three games, he has played at least 48 percent of the […]

Tobias Harris Sidelined Versus Utah

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the Utah Jazz. He suffered a left ankle injury in Friday's loss to the Knicks and finished with a horrendous five points in 24 minutes. There's a chance Harris' absence extends a few more games moving ahead, depending on how severe the ailment is. […]

James Cook - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has significantly benefited from the team's change at offensive coordinator, with the Bills placing a greater emphasis on the run and ensuring he receives ample touches. In the first four games after the departure of Ken Dorsey, the 24-year-old […]

Panthers Expected To Fire Scott Fitterer?

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper already fired head coach Frank Reich midway through the season and some of his assistant coaches, and many people now expect general manager Scott Fitterer to be next on the chopping block, according to league sources. Should he fire Fitterer, Tepper would then have a clean slate to offer a […]

Arthur Blank Torn On Arthur Smith's Future

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is said to have gone back and forth on the future of head coach Arthur Smith heading into the offseason, according to sources. Blank is a fan of Smith, who is one of the brighter offensive minds in the league, but that might not be enough for the Falcons to […]

Joel Embiid Not Listed On The Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The reigning MVP had another impressive outing in the loss to the Knicks on Friday and extended his 30-point or more scoring streak to 16 straight games. However, he suffered a knee injury during the contest, which […]

Mike McCarthy's Fate Tied To Playoff Performance

There's a feeling from people around the NFL and even some within the Dallas Cowboys organization that head coach Mike McCarthy will be measured by how the team's final game goes this postseason. If Dallas plays well and makes a deep run, McCarthy will have a great chance to keep his job. However, if they […]

Broncos Defense Has Sleeper Appeal In Week 18

The Denver Broncos defense may be worth a low-cost play in DFS lineups in the Week 18 regular season finale on the road in Las Vegas to take on the division-rival Raiders. Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) will miss his fourth straight game to close out the year, and the Raiders offense has […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 18 Value Picks Include Nick Mullens, Chuba Hubbard, Brandin Cooks, and Gerald Everett

We're on to our last regular season weekend of NFL, RotoBallers, and we're here to guide you through the 18th week of the season and find sneaky sleeper values to help you take down your favorite contest. If you're playing cash games, you don't have to have the top QB or RB of the week. […]

Wil Lutz Hard To Trust In Season Finale

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has had his moments in his first year with the Broncos as a stream-worthy kicker in fantasy lineups, but the Week 18 regular season finale on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders won't be one of them. Lutz has made 88.2 percent of his field goals (30-for-34) this year […]

Evan Engram An Easy TE1 Play At Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram heads to Nashville to face the Titans in a "win and in" playoff scenario this Sunday. The veteran tight end continued his career year last week, adding a team high-six catches and 60 yards to his already stellar numbers. Engram is now just six receptions away from being the […]

Zay Jones Remains A Deep-League Flex At Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee/hamstring) faces the Tennessee Titans and their leaky secondary in Week 18. The veteran wideout hasn't played the last two weeks as he continues to nurse multiple injuries, but he was able to log limited practices this week. The Titans are a great matchup for opposing wide receivers, but […]

Avoid Adam Trautman For One Final Week

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman should be avoided in all fantasy formats for one last week in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Trautman heads into the final week of the season tied for 38th at the position with Tommy Tremble of the Carolina Panthers with […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Football Week 18 Lineup Decisions - Zamir White, Joe Mixon, Ty Chandler, De'Von Achane, Jayden Reed, Chuba Hubbard, Ezekiel Elliott, Demarcus Robinson

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? These are two of the most common questions each week for fantasy football managers, and we're here to help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start. Who Should I Start for 1? PPR Half-PPR STD […]

Calvin Ridley Projects As A WR2 At Titans On Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley faces the Tennessee Titans in a pivotal Week 18 matchup in Nashville. With backup C.J. Beathard drawing the start in a tough matchup, Ridley posted a disappointing but not unexpected 4-39-0 line. This gave him another sub-50 performance, his fifth of the year. Ridley's outlook this week heavily depends […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Should Feast On Lowly Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. heads into a crucial Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Without his QB1 last week, Etienne was fed early and often against one of the NFL's worst run defenses. The former first-round pick was actually having a modest game until he broke free down the right sideline […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Will Play Against Raiders

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) missed the first game of his career in last week's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he returned to full practice this week and will suit up for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. With both Mims and Courtland Sutton […]

Jerry Jeudy Unlikely To Finish On A High Note

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was a distant No. 2 receiver behind Courtland Sutton all year and wasn't able to do anything significant (three catches for 54 yards) in the Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers with Sutton out due to a concussion. The former first-rounder has just one touchdown all season […]

Riley Patterson Elevated To The Active Roster

Cleveland Browns kicker Riley Patterson has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) hurt his hamstring back in Week 16 against the Texans while chasing down Cameron Johnson, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Luckily for Hopkins, the Browns have […]

Courtland Sutton Cleared To Return In Week 18

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 16 that kept him out of the Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday and has been cleared to return for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against […]

Jaleel McLaughlin A DFS Sleeper Against Raiders

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin is expected to have a bigger workload in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday with the team already eliminated from the playoffs. Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine will likely still be involved, but it's quite possible that McLaughlin will lead Denver's […]

Javonte Williams One To Fade In Season Finale

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has posted double-digit half-PPR points just four times all season and has only two rushing touchdowns in 15 games. It's been that kind of disappointing year for the 23-year-old. In the last three games, he's averaged 2.42 yards per carry on 38 attempts for 92 yards and a touchdown. […]

Jarrett Stidham An Unexciting QB Option In Week 18

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham will be cheap in DFS contests in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders, but there's not a whole lot else to get excited about, even with top receiver Courtland Sutton returning from a concussion that kept him sidelined in the Week 17 win over the […]