
C.J. Stroud Clears Concussion Protocol
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will speak with the media on Thursday after practicing for the second straight day. Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 14 and has missed the last two games, but he's primed to return as the starter under center in Week 17 […]

Ja'Marr Chase Practicing Thursday
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) was dressed in uniform for practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session due to a separated shoulder that kept him out of the Week 16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's looking like the Pro Bowl receiver has a good chance of returning in Week 17 to […]

Jaylen Waddle Expected To Miss Week 17
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, is not expected to play in Week 17 on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. Waddle suffered the injury in the Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys and has missed two practices already this week. He also dealt […]

Zay Flowers Misses Second Practice This Week
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf) did not practice on Thursday, making it the second consecutive practice missed due to his calf injury. In Week 16, the rookie had an impressive showing, catching nine of 13 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Flowers has emerged as Lamar Jackson's […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo A Sneaky Week 17 Fantasy Option
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo had his best performance of the season last week against the Seattle Seahawks, hauling in six of his seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown. He has now seen at least five targets in four of his last five games. In Week 17, he'll face a Houston Texans […]

Treylon Burks Not Worth Consideration In Week 17 Lineups
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has secured just 14 of his 27 targets for 210 yards and no touchdowns in nine games this year. Although he showed signs of life with 62 receiving yards in Week 15 against the Houston Texans, he remains off the fantasy radar in the Week 17 rematch. The former […]

Tyjae Spears A Shaky Flex Option Against Texans
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has played second-fiddle to Derrick Henry this season, but he is the RB35 in PPR leagues through 16 weeks of action. He has hauled in 12 passes over the last three weeks, which makes him a viable PPR flex option in deep leagues against the Houston Texans In Week […]

Chuba Hubbard Limited Again On Thursday
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old had 16 carries against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16 after a three-game stretch of at least 22, but his snap share was still well ahead of […]

DeAndre Hopkins Has Wide Range Of Outcomes In Week 17
Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has caught just four of his 13 targets for 41 yards over the last two weeks. In Week 16, he was targeted just four times by Ryan Tannehill, but he could be getting Will Levis (foot) back in Week 17 against the Houston Texans. Levis has provided a boost […]

Derrick Henry Looking For Revenge Against Texans In Week 17
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry notably had a disastrous Week 15 showing against the Houston Texans, rushing 16 times for nine yards and catching four passes for one yard. In Week 17, he'll get a chance to seek revenge against the Houston defense. The Texans have been a neutral matchup for running backs this […]

Cole Kmet Misses Second Practice This Week
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (knee) did not practice for the second day in a row on Thursday. Kmet is nursing a knee injury suffered in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals. His early departure from that game spoiled a solid effort wherein he had four catches for 107 yards up to the point […]

Sam LaPorta A Top-Five Tight End Option In Week 17
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught just three passes for 18 yards last week, but that does not change his status as a top-five fantasy tight end option. There's no reason to bench him in Week 17 despite the tough matchup with Dallas. The Cowboys have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Practicing In Full
Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (pectoral) logged his second consecutive full practice on Thursday. The 27-year-old has missed 10 weeks this season due to injury, including the Bears' last three games due to a pectoral injury. His potential return in Week 17 would be welcome, as Chicago's receiving depth is in jeopardy. Tight […]

Jameson Williams A Low-End Flex Option Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has hauled in nine of his 13 targets 90 yards over the last two weeks. He has seen an uptick in targets compared to his early-season usage, but he's still a fringe flex option against the strong Dallas Cowboys defense. Dallas has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains High-End WR1 Against Strong Dallas Defense
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a two-week rough patch to begin the month of December, but he's bounced back in a big way over the last two weeks. In Weeks 15 and 16 combined, he hauled in 19 of his 23 targets for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, he's […]

David Montgomery A Solid RB2 In Week 17
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has seen his fantasy ceiling take a hit with the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, but he still has plenty of value at the tricky RB spot. Gibbs has been electric over the last three weeks, but Montgomery has still handled 51 touches for 236 yards and a touchdown […]

Jahmyr Gibbs A Clear Must-Start Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been on fire in recent weeks, rushing for 246 yards and four rushing touchdowns and catching nine passes for 44 yards and a receiving touchdown over his last three games. Although Dallas has surrendered the 12th-fewest half-PPR fantasy points per game to running backs this season, the rookie […]

Jared Goff Has QB1 Outlook In Tough Week 17 Matchup
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been a mixed bag for fantasy football over the last three weeks. He threw one touchdown in Week 14, five touchdowns in Week 15, and one touchdown in Week 16. The Lions offense is as consistent as any unit in the NFL, but they have the second-most rushing touchdowns […]

Vikings Going With Jaren Hall At Quarterback In Week 17
The Minnesota Vikings are making another change at quarterback and will start rookie Jaren Hall on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. It's a bit of a curious move with veteran Nick Mullens throwing for 714 yards and four touchdowns in the last two games, although he did have a costly […]

Kadarius Toney Missing Another Practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hip) will miss a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Toney missed the Week 16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day due to a hip injury and is now firmly in danger of missing a second straight game in Week 17 versus […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Isiah Pacheco Missing From Practice
Kansas City Chiefs running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) were both missing from Thursday's practice. Pacheco returned from a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury on Christmas Day, only to suffer a concussion when he was kneed in the head after losing his helmet. The 24-year-old is now in danger […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/28/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
We have a larger slate than usual for a Thursday night, as we have eight games tonight due to NBA scheduling over the holidays. We also have an extra 30 minutes to tweak and update our rosters, as DraftKing's main slate starts at 7:30 pm ET. This article will provide you with my daily fantasy […]

De'Von Achane Returns To Practice
Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (toe) was back on the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. However, Achane didn't do much after the stretching period with the team, so he'll likely be listed as limited on the final report. The 22-year-old's toe injury is something he's been dealing with for several […]

Tyreek Hill Back On The Field Thursday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) returned to the practice field on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session for rest purposes. Hill tweaked his ankle in Week 14 and did not play in Week 15, but he returned for last Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys and led the team with nine catches on […]

Raheem Mostert Misses Another Practice Thursday
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) missed a second straight practice on Thursday, although he's expected to play through his injuries in Week 17 on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Dolphins aren't all that concerned with Mostert's new knee injury that he picked up in the Week 16 win over the Dallas […]

Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, Breece Hall: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17
The bulk of the Week 17 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, and Breece Hall are all hot names ahead of Thursday's game. All three players have had multiple productive outings in 2023. Can they add another […]

Jaylen Waddle Remains Sidelined Thursday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) remained sidelined at practice on Thursday. Although Waddle's high-ankle sprain isn't believed to be all that serious, his status for the Week 17 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday is murky, especially if he isn't able to practice on Friday. Fantasy managers playing for a championship this […]

Taylor Decker Good To Go To Face Cowboys
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that left tackle Taylor Decker (groin) will return to practice on Thursday and is good to go for the Week 17 game on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. Decker opened up the week with a limited practice showing on Tuesday before sitting out on Wednesday, but the fact […]

Ja'Marr Chase Unlikely To Play In Week 17?
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) did not practice with the team on Wednesday as he continues to deal with a separated right shoulder that he suffered in the Week 15 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings. Chase's injury has a two- to four-week timetable, so NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he'd be surprised […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Week 17 Daily Fantasy Football Picks
Hand-building 10-12 stacks every week might be the most fun I have playing NFL DFS. Yes, I play cash games, and there is a certain science that goes into that as well, but eating the chalk and trying to anticipate what everyone else is going to do in cash games simply isn't all that much […]