Zay Jones Stays Limited Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (hamstring, knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Jones missed the Week 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury he suffered the week prior, but he could have a chance to return for a must-win game this Sunday against […]

David Njoku, Tyler Conklin, Israel Abanikanda: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

Although it's tough to stomach another prime time game for the New York Jets, who were supposed to have Aaron Rodgers in these contests, they're back in the spotlight and will face a Joe Flacco-led Browns team to begin the Week 17 slate. The Jets and Browns have two of the best defenses in the […]

Trevor Lawrence Listed As DNP

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday for the second straight day. A previous report suggested that he put in a limited practice session. The 24-year-old signal-caller is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his right throwing shoulder and is up in the air […]

Riley Patterson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns kicker Riley Patterson started the 2023 season with the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions released the veteran kicker after the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Many were surprised to see Detroit move on from the kicker. Patterson has made 15 of […]

Rico Dowdle Ruled Out For Saturday's Game

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) didn't practice with the team on Wednesday or Thursday and has officially been ruled out for Saturday night's Week 17 contest versus the visiting Detroit Lions. With Dowdle out, rookie Deuce Vaughn will have an expanded role as a change-of-pace option to starter Tony Pollard in Dallas' backfield […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Should Play In Week 17

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (quadriceps) was on the field for a full practice on Thursday after being listed as limited during the team's walkthrough on Wednesday. Robinson should continue to serve as New York's starting slot receiver for a Week 17 tilt against the Los Angeles Rams, but it's a role that […]

Darren Waller Upgrades To Full Practice

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (knee) was a full participant in practice on Thursday a day after being limited in the team's walkthrough. Waller is managing a knee injury but should be fine to play this Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. The 31-year-old returned from Injured Reserve due to a hamstring […]

Saquon Barkley Back To Full Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (elbow) was a full-go in Thursday's practice after he had a limited tag on Wednesday. It should ease any concerns that fantasy managers may have had about Barkley's availability for the upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old back hasn't been particularly effective on […]

Is Chuba Hubbard Injured or Playing In Week 17? Should I Start Miles Sanders For Fantasy Football?

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has been a solid RB2 option in fantasy football during the second half of the 2023 season. The former Oklahoma State Cowboy has scored at least 10.6 half-PPR fantasy points in each of his last five games, finishing no lower than the RB24 during that stretch. Hubbard is dealing […]

Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks Absent Thursday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle, chest) were both absent from practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Watson strained his right hamstring in Week 13 and hasn't practiced or played since, so fantasy managers should expect him to miss yet another contest in Week 17 […]

Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer Miss Another Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen (heel) and Joshua Palmer (concussion) both missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday, although they were seen doing agility work and running off to the side with trainers. Neither player is likely to face off against the Denver Broncos this weekend if they don't return to […]

Kyler Murray In Street Clothes Thursday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (illness) was present during the period of practice open to the media on Thursday, but he was in street clothes and it looks like he still has a "holiday bug" that head coach Jonathan Gannon described on Wednesday. Murray has been under the weather this week, but he should return […]

Zack Moss Practices Again Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) was seen taking part in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Moss was deemed a limited practice participant on Wednesday and will probably be listed the same on Thursday. The 26-year-old was forced to sit out of the Week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons last […]

Is Cole Kmet Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has not been an elite fantasy option at any point in his career, but he's been good enough to be on the fantasy radar every week. In 2023, he has already posted career-highs in receptions (70) and receiving yards (678) to go along with six touchdowns. However, he's banged […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Cleared For Contact

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) practiced again on Thursday, this time in a regular blue jersey, meaning he's been cleared for full contact. However, that doesn't mean that Pittman has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is a lock to play in Week 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 26-year-old […]

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 […]