Deebo Samuel Practicing On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) was indeed practicing on Thursday. Samuel was seen doing a little dancing and also ran some routes. It doesn't mean he will return this Sunday to face the Las Vegas Raiders, but it's a great sign for his availability in the playoffs. Thursday is Samuel's first […]

Chris Olave Puts In Another Limited Practice

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second day in a row on Thursday. The 22-year-old first-rounder didn't practice at all last week and missed the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns. However, he's back on the field this week and looks primed to return to […]

Alvin Kamara Misses Another Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (quadriceps, personal) was out of practice for the second day this week on Thursday. Kamara's status for Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles is now firmly in question, so it will be interesting to see if he returns to the practice field on Friday. The Saints would be […]

Ryan Tannehill Lands On Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans placed quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, almost certainly ending his 2022 season. The Titans also put outside linebacker Bud Dupree (pectoral) and linebacker Zach Cunningham (elbow) on Injured Reserve. Even if the Titans make the playoffs and make a deep postseason run, there's no guarantee that Tannehill would […]

Joey Bosa Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers designated defensive end Joey Bosa (groin) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday. Bosa is now back at practice and the Chargers can now officially activate him from Injured Reserve at any time. The 27-year-old pass-rusher has been out since tearing his groin in Week 3 in September. Bosa may not […]

Jets Defense Could Bounce Back In Week 17

The New York Jets defense could have a solid bounce back game in a Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Jets defense is seventh in fantasy scoring this season and has finished as a top-12 unit nine times. They're in a slump however, as they've been the DST31 and DST22 over the past […]

Precious Achiuwa Listed As Questionable Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's battle with Memphis. He has sat out 22 consecutive games but is getting close to returning to the lineup. Achiuwa averaged 8.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in 20.4 minutes at the start of the season before hurting his right ankle. Juancho Hernangomez and […]

Greg Zuerlein Should Have A Solid Week 17

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein should be a solid fantasy option in a Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Zuerlein was disappointing in Week 16, but it wasn't his fault at all as he only got once chance to kick. With Mike White getting the start at quarterback, the Jets offense should be […]

Tyler Conklin Has A Dream Matchup In Week 17

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin has a dream matchup in a Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks. First of all, he gets a competent quarterback under center with the return of Mike White. Combine that with the fact that the Seahawks are last in the NFL in yards allowed to opposing tight […]

Fred VanVleet Questionable For Thursday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (back) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Grizzlies. Lower back stiffness forced VanVleet to make an early exit against the Clippers on Tuesday and he could now miss his seventh game of the season. Gary Trent Jr. looks set to take over VanVleet's spot in the starting unit […]

Garrett Wilson Could Feast With Mike White In Week 17

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson could have an excellent game in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson has been limited by quarterback play all season, but he's fared well when Mike White has been the one throwing the ball. With White, Wilson has been the overall WR5, WR9, and WR26. Facing […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 17, Rotoballers! This season, the DFS Value Plays will look at the word "value" from all angles. Usually, it implies a player that won't cost you much of your salary on DraftKings or FanDuel. However, if I see a quarterback, running […]

Michael Carter Likely To Continue His Role In Week 17

New York Jets running back Michael Carter is likely to continue his role as a change of pace and occasional passing down back in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Carter has been working behind rookie Zonovan Knight and that pattern will almost certainly remain the same. While it does give Carter the chance for […]

Zonovan Knight Set For A Solid Game In Week 17

New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight is set for a solid game in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Knight burst onto the scene in his first NFL start, but since then he's started to give up passing down and red zone work to Michael Carter. Still, Knight remains the lead back and […]

Doug McDermott Back On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (knee) will return from a one-game absence Thursday against the Knicks. He's had trouble with his right knee lately and McDermott sat out Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder as the Spurs completed a back-to-back set. The 30-year-old sniper has produced a number of good scoring performances lately and will […]

Mike White Set For A Solid Return In Week 17

New York Jets quarterback Mike White will start in Week 17 and should be a solid fantasy option against the Seattle Seahawks. White has been the overall QB6, QB7, and QB22 in his three starts this season so far. Facing a Seahawks defense that hasn't done much to slow down opposing quarterbacks lately, White is […]

Keldon Johnson In, Devin Vassell Out On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (back) will play Thursday versus the Knicks, but guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) is forced to sit out the contest. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the game and Johnson has shaken off lower back stiffness to be available, but Vassell has a sore left knee and will […]

Week 17 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Mark Andrews, Tyler Higbee, Evan Engram, Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Jelani Woods

The tight end position is always frustrating to navigate, but fantasy managers who made it to the championship round of the fantasy football playoffs will have to do it one more time. There are a handful of must-start studs at tight end, but not everyone has that luxury. Identifying the top streamer could be the […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable Again Thursday

Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Thunder. He has been carrying the questionable tag for a few games, but Smith Jr. still hasn't been able to return to the lineup after suffering a left ankle sprain in a contest against Philadelphia on Nov. 23. […]

Week 17 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Garrett Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Allen Lazard, Isaiah Hodgins, Rashid Shaheed

The wide receiver position in fantasy football is always deep, meaning fantasy managers can fall into tough start-or-sit decisions in their WR2 or flex spots. The last thing you want is to make a mistake that causes a loss in the fantasy football championship round, so we're here to help with our updated Week 17 […]

Fantasy Finals: Ep. 111 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FootballGuys' Kevin Coleman (@DaBoys_22) to discuss the matchups and start/sits for Week 17 aka The Finals of this Fantasy Football season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET and Sunday Game Days from 6-7 AM. You […]

Giants Designate Xavier McKinney To Return From NFI List

The New York Giants designated safety Xavier McKinney (hand) to return from the Non-Football Injury list on Thursday. McKinney's 21-day practice window is now open, and he's back at practice on Thursday with a giant cast/splint on his injured left hand. The 23-year-old is not expected to make his return in Week 17 against the […]

Nick Richards Upgraded To Questionable

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) could be back in action Thursday against the Thunder, with the team upgrading him to questionable. At first, Richards was ruled out for the contest with a right ankle sprain, but it looks like he's made big strides in his recovery and could be back after sitting out two […]

Week 17 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Etienne, Josh Jacobs, Cam Akers, Jerick McKinnon, Zack Moss

It's time for the fantasy football championship round, so fantasy managers need to be glued in for one more week to capture glory. The running back position has been bitten by the injury bug all season, so hopefully, everyone has loaded up on depth and upside stashes for this moment. We're here to help with […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Doubtful For Thursday's Action

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) looks set to miss a second consecutive game Thursday against OKC, with the team listing him as doubtful for the contest. He sprained his left hand versus Portland at the start of the week, and with it being his shooting hand, Oubre Jr. was unable to take the […]

Derrick Henry Will Play In Week 18

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hip), who is doubtful to play on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys, will return to play in the regular season finale in Week 18 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. The Titans will get into the playoffs if they win in Week 18 -- Thursday's game […]

Lamar Jackson Misses 11th Straight Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) missed his 11th straight practice on Thursday. It looks like backup Tyler Huntley will start under center for the fourth straight game in Week 17 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. At this point, Jackson is unlikely to play until the postseason after spraining his knee […]

NFL DFS Stacks: Week 17 Main Slate (Premium Content)

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Miles Sanders Returns To Thursday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (knee) is back at practice on Thursday after he was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. The Eagles were likely giving Sanders a day to rest on Wednesday. It's unclear if he was limited or full on Thursday, but the fact that he was back on the field is a […]

Jalen Hurts Does Some Throwing Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) was seen doing some throwing at the start of Thursday's practice. It's more than Hurts did last week, but there's still a chance he'll be listed as a non-participant on Thursday's final injury report after he was a DNP on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is dealing with a sprained right […]