Matisse Thybulle Clears Protocols, Active For Friday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Matisse Thybulle has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, and has been deemed active for Friday's contest against the Spurs. Thybulle missed two games, having set a season high in minutes played in back-to-back contests before entering the protocols; with Danny Green on a minutes limit, the 24-year-old […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Officially Questionable Against Rams

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 18 against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Garoppolo was able to practice on a limited basis all week, which puts him on the right side of questionable entering this must-win game for the […]

Cody Zeller Returns To Action For Friday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Cody Zeller (knee) has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and will be active for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers. Zeller last appeared Dec. 6, battling both a knee ailment and COVID-19 in the time since. The veteran has provided solid, if unspectacular, production among the second unit, scoring in […]

Darren Waller Questionable For Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (knee) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Week 18 regular season finale. Waller was limited in practice all week, but he was set back by COVID-19 last week and hasn't played since Thanksgiving. In a must-win game for […]

Grayson Allen Not Available Against Brooklyn

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen remains in COVID-19 health and safety protocols and won't suit up against Brooklyn on Friday. The 26-year-old will now miss his second straight contest, and with Jrue Holiday, Pat Connaughton, and George Hill out for the same reason, the team will look to Javonte Smart, Wesley Matthews, and Rodney Hood […]

Josh Jacobs Questionable For Sunday Night

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ribs) is questionable to play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night to close out the regular season. Jacobs was limited in practice all week, so he's on the right side of questionable heading into this must-win game. If active, Jacobs will be an RB1 for fantasy […]

Jrue Holiday Enters COVID-19 Protocols, Out Versus Brooklyn

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Thursday and isn't available for Friday's pivotal game against the Nets. This will be the veteran's first absence in what could be many, and he will be joined by Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, and George Hill. As a result, the Bucks will be […]

Lonnie Walker IV Available On Friday Night

San Antonio Spurs forward Lonnie Walker IV, who recently cleared COVID-19 health and safety protocols, is listed as available against Philadelphia. The 23-year-old is averaging 11.2 points, 2.8 boards, and 2.4 assists this season and could be making his return after sitting out the Spurs' previous three contests. Nonetheless, with San Antonio short-handed on Friday […]

Danny Green To Play Against Visiting Spurs

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (calf) will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The veteran had been riding a questionable tag because of left calf soreness, but he will now have a chance to make amends for his dreadful performances over the last two games. It's obvious Green's best days are behind him. […]

Keldon Johnson Enters COVID-19 Protocols

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Thursday, joining squadmates Derrick White, Devin Vassell, and Thaddeus Young. As a result, Johnson won't play on Friday evening against the 76ers. The sophomore has had a stable 2021-22 campaign, averaging 11.1 points and 3.9 boards throughout 32 games, mostly coming in […]

Derrick White Lands On COVID-19 List

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White won't play on Friday in Philadelphia. White entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Thursday, and he was joined by teammates Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, and Thaddeus Young. The 27-year-old has been solid, averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 steals while starting in all 37 of his appearances […]

Andy Dalton Named The Week 18 Starter

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy announced that quarterback Andy Dalton will start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in the Week 18 regular season finale. Rookie Justin Fields was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week, and it was expected all along that Dalton would make the start if Fields wasn't cleared from the […]

Texans Sign Rex Burkhead To Contract Extension

The Houston Texans signed running back Rex Burkhead to a contract extension on Friday that will run through the 2022 season, according to sources. Financial terms of the extension were not disclosed. It's not saying much, but Burkhead has stepped up to lead Houston's backfield this year with 110 rushing attempts for 403 yards and […]

Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Le'Veon Bell Could Split The Workload

The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Le'Veon Bell could split the workload in the backfield in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers with Ronald Jones II (ankle) being ruled out. If Tampa needs a third back, Kenjon Barner could be available. Giovani Bernard (hip) […]

Kyle Pitts Questionable To Face The Saints

Atlanta Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) put in another limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 18 against the New Orleans Saints. Pitts has an opportunity to break Mike Ditka's record for receiving yards by a rookie tight end, so there's a good chance that he'll suit up if […]

Week 18 NFL - Single Stat DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL season is heading into its final week, but our new friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or […]

Questionable Tag For David Njoku In Week 18

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) is listed as questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Njoku caught his fourth touchdown of the year on Monday night, but it came on four receptions for only 28 yards, and he's averaging a mere 2.3 receptions and […]

Kareem Hunt Questionable For Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Hunt was limited in practice all week, but he hasn't played since Week 14, so even if he does return to action to close out the year, he could have his […]

Steelers Activate Diontae Johnson From COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Johnson just went on the COVID list on Thursday, so it's a bit of a surprise, but fantasy managers with Johnson on their rosters will take it ahead of the Week 18 regular season finale against the Baltimore Ravens in a […]

Ja'Marr Chase Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he thinks there's a chance that rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will play on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns in the Week 18 regular season finale. Chase needs just 12 yards to break the Bengals single-season receiving record. Taylor said earlier this week that Chase "potentially" could play. […]

Tony Pollard Ruled Out For Saturday's Game

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (foot), cornerback Trevon Diggs (illness) and safety Jayron Kearse (hamstring) will not travel with the team to Philadelphia and have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Eagles. Pollard tore the plantar fascia in his left foot back in Week 13, but he only missed one game and […]

Chase Edmonds Will Not Play Sunday

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that running back Chase Edmonds (ribs) will not play on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks. Edmonds has been the team's lead back the last two weeks with James Conner (heel) sidelined, but fantasy managers will be without Edmonds this weekend. Conner […]

Packers Plan To Start Aaron Rodgers Against Lions

The Green Bay Packers are planning on starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, and head coach Matt LaFleur will see how the game goes. "I don't think he needs to play. I think he wants to play and keep the momentum going," LaFleur said. The Packers have already locked up the […]

Lamar Jackson Ruled Out For Week 18

After missing practice all week, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out of the Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens announced earlier on Friday that Tyler Huntley would make another start, sealing Jackson's fate in missing his fourth straight game to close out the year. It was a tough […]

NFL Week 18: Thunder Dan's NFL DFS Tiered Rankings (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome, RotoBallers, to my official tiered rankings for week 18 of this NFL season! You can find my core plays at RB and WR each week in my Anchors column as well as the rest of my favorites plays in our premium cheat sheet. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/7/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Friday RotoBallers! As usual, we have a jam-packed Friday night slate, filled with some juicy matchups. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, with larger slates like this one, you don't have to worry about ownership getting steamed up too hard usually, so consider […]

Is Aaron Rodgers Playing This Week? Should I Start Aaron Rodgers in Week 18?

There's a reason why most fantasy football leagues end in Week 17 in the second-to-last week of the regular season. By the time the last week of the regular season rolls around (in Week 18 now), many NFL teams have already either locked up a playoff spot or been eliminated from postseason contention. In turn, […]

Is Jimmy Garoppolo Playing This Week? Should I Start Trey Lance In Week 18?

The San Francisco 49ers are facing a must-win situation in the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams on the road, and the Rams won't be throwing backups out there. They, too, have something to play for -- the NFC West title. In a huge game for San Fran, they face […]

Is Derrick Henry Playing This Week? Should I Start Derrick Henry In Week 18?

Most fantasy football leagues came to an end in Week 17. But if your league is a little different and concludes in Week 18, the final week of the regular season, or if you are playing DFS, then you should still be monitoring player news and injury information across the NFL. The Tennessee Titans jumped […]

Tyler Huntley Will Start Sunday Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley has been tabbed as the team's starter for Sunday's regular season finale vs. Pittsburgh, per head coach John Harbaugh. Lamar Jackson (ankle) has not been able to practice as of late, making him a difficult option to start during the must-win scenario in Week 18 that Baltimore faces. Huntley has […]