Jacoby Brissett Inactive Versus 49ers

Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 17 versus the San Francisco 49ers. He was initially expected to make his first start of the season this Sunday, but a hamstring injury that initially rendered him questionable will ultimately keep him sidelined against the NFC's top team. Being inactive will make Brissett […]

Darren Waller - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (knee) popped up on the team's injury report this week, but he has no official designation for Sunday, logging full practices on Thursday and Friday. Having a healthy Waller is huge for the floundering New York's offense. The Rams […]

Devin Singletary – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary has been a pleasant surprise this season. The former Buffalo Bills running back signed with the Texans in the offseason to be Dameon Pierce’s backup. Instead, the veteran has become the starting running back for a potential […]

Commanders Trending Toward Firing Ron Rivera

The Washington Commanders are "trending toward" major personnel changes, which would include firing head coach Ron Rivera, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. This news isn't very surprising given that the Commanders have struggled during Rivera's four years at the helm. Over that span, Washington has zero winning seasons, one playoff berth, and a 26-38 […]

Ty Chandler – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler was an afterthought most of the year. The Vikings had Alexander Mattison as their lead running back after releasing Dalvin Cook in the offseason. They also traded for Cam Akers a few weeks into the season, but he […]

Is Miles Sanders Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders has drastically underperformed in his first season with the team, ultimately taking a backseat to Chuba Hubbard. Ever since his demotion to the No. 2 role, Sanders has earned a steady but drastically reduced share of touches out of the backfield. However, his availability has been threatened after suffering […]

Puka Nacua – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been a league winner move this season. Anyone who added the star rookie wide receiver off the waiver wire after Week 1 or wisely spent a late-round draft pick on him (like myself) is likely playing for […]

Kendre Miller Inactive For Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Miller was listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. It has been a frustrating year for the rookie, who saw limited opportunities when healthy and has […]

Romeo Doubs – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has arguably been the team’s most consistent pass catcher this season. He is the WR36 for the year, averaging 9.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year wide receiver has stepped up when the Packers haven’t […]

Alvin Kamara Active For Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) will play in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite being listed as questionable, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Kamara was added to the injury report after missing Friday's practice, but he was trending in the right direction prior to kickoff and will ultimately suit […]

Jaylen Waddle Could Miss Week 18, Expected Back For Playoffs

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Baltimore Ravens after missing all three practices this past week. Now, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Waddle, who is viewed as a quick healer, could also miss Week 18 versus the Buffalo Bills but should return in […]

Is Chuba Hubbard Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Ever since the Carolina Panthers made a midseason coaching shakeup, running back Chuba Hubbard has emerged as the team's workhorse running back and one of the more appealing options in fantasy football. However, Hubbard popped up on the injury report this week, creating questions about his availability for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Is […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 31, 2023

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental […]

Is Dontayvion Wicks Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks continues to emerge as an intriguing fantasy football option despite a crowded depth chart. Armed with an increase in opportunities over the last two weeks, Wicks delivered eight catches for 126 yards and one touchdown during that span. However, an injury scare and the potential return of two […]

Demarcus Robinson - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: After not registering a stat for the first eight weeks of the season, Los Angeles Rams WR Demarcus Robinson has become the team’s go-to WR3 option behind WRs Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Since Week 13, Robinson has averaged roughly 57 yards per game on […]

Is Isiah Pacheco Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco marked his return to action in Week 16 after a two-game absence. He was sidelined due to a shoulder injury but immediately made an impact for his team upon his return. However, things didn't go according to plan for the running back and his team. In the Chiefs' […]

Jordan Addison - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) had been listed as questionable but is expected to play in Week 17 versus the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie has produced inconsistent results this season; he has delivered single-digit fantasy points in […]

Brian Robinson Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-Team Leagues/Flex In 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Week 17 and has been cleared to return this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old was injured in Week 13, had the Week 14 bye to […]

When Will Jayden Reed Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has emerged as a strong playmaker and one of the team's top options in his rookie season. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old got banged up in Week 15 of this season, causing him to miss last Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Shorthanded at the wide receiver position, fantasy managers […]

DK Metcalf - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has strung together a few promising fantasy outings in his last few games. Over the last four weeks, Metcalf is averaging 80 yards per game and has scored five touchdowns in his last four matchups. He was fantasy football’s […]

Jaylen Warren - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 with low-end RB2 upside ANALYSIS: Jaylen Warren gets a great matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this week. Not only are they allowing the 6th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, but LB Jordyn Brooks is out for this game. That should […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Sunday Morning Updates): Raheem Mostert, Isiah Pacheco, Ja'Marr Chase, Kyler Murray, DK Metcalf, Zay Flowers, Kenneth Walker III

With the fantasy football playoff championship finals underway in most leagues for 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 and can impact league titles. Our injury updates and reports for Week 17 as of Sunday, December 31, 2023, […]

Diontae Johnson - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson finished with just two receptions in Week 16 but will hope to have a more prominent role against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Although Johnson earned five targets from quarterback Mason Rudolph last week, he was quiet for fantasy purposes while […]

Should I Pick Up and Start Jeff Wilson Jr. in Week 17? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Starts

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, Start in 12-14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: As of Saturday night, we now know that Raheem Mostert is not expected to play in Week 17 as per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This will once again mean that Jeff Wilson will have the opportunity to […]

Who is the Broncos Starting Quarterback For Week 17? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Denver Broncos sent shockwaves throughout the NFL this past week, making a major change at the quarterback position. Despite remaining alive in the playoff hunt (albeit from the outside looking in), Denver opted to bench veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. This development had been floated as a possibility several times, but seeing it actually come […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1/WR2 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol and practiced in full on Thursday and Friday, but he still wasn't able to escape a questionable tag for the Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/5 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins star running back Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday before turning in a limited practice on Friday. According to Adam Schefter on ESPN, he is not expected to play in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens. Dolphins’ RB Raheem […]

Packers vs. Vikings SNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jordan Love, Ty Chandler, Jayden Reed, Aaron Jones, Jordan Addison, Tucker Kraft, Dontayvion Wicks, Romeo Doubs, Josh Oliver

Fantasy football season wraps up in Week 17 in most leagues, meaning tonight's contest is the last game of the year with fantasy implications. Below you can read our Sunday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Packers vs. Vikings game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS formats. This […]

Kyler Murray Feeling Better, Should Play Sunday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (illness) is expected to play in Week 17 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Murray had missed back-to-back practices before returning in a limited capacity on Friday, though head coach Jonathan Gannon was clearly optimistic about his quarterback's availability for the Cardinals' penultimate regular-season contest. […]