December 27, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook was dominant in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns, totaling 134 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on just 17 touches. Cook has ascended once again in the 2025 season, jumping from 79.2 scrimmage yards per game in 2024 to 121.3 this season. He currently leads the NFL in rushing yards and ranks RB6 in PPR formats. The Bills host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to running backs this season. While star defensive tackle Jalen Carter will be active this week for the Eagles, Cook and the Bills are running the ball with ease, so fantasy managers should expect more dominance from the fourth-year back.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
Brandon Williams (calf) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Kings, leaving his backcourt availability in question. Williams logged 30 minutes in the previous contest, producing 26 points, three rebounds, and three assists before landing on the injury report. If Williams is sidelined, rookie
Ryan Nembhard would be positioned to handle steadier point guard minutes after averaging 6.4 points and 5.8 assists in 24.4 minutes across recent appearances.
D'Angelo Russell could also reenter the rotation in a limited capacity, though his role has remained inconsistent when available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen (foot) is off the injury report and is good to go in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Allen injured his foot in the first half of Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns but practiced all week and has no injury designation in Week 17. The reigning MVP is coming off his worst fantasy performance since 2018, totaling 130 passing yards and 17 rushing yards. Allen will look to bounce back against an Eagles defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. However, Allen's dominance at home has been well demonstrated this season, as he's averaged 30.8 fantasy points per game in the seven contests they've played in Buffalo. With them chasing the Patriots for the AFC East title, Allen should be viewed as a top-end QB1 in Week 17.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 27, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Cavaliers after carrying the same designation on Christmas Day. Sengun ultimately played in that contest, posting 14 points and 12 rebounds across 31 minutes, suggesting his workload can remain intact when available. If Sengun is sidelined,
Steven Adams and
Clint Capela would factor into a split at center, though recent usage points to defined limitations. Adams has averaged 21.6 minutes with a rebound-focused role over his last five games, while Capela has logged only 6.6 minutes during that span. The Rockets also tend to go small, which further limits reliability for both replacement options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Mike Conley (rest) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets after the team limited his minutes to under 10 last time out. Conley's status comes alongside
Anthony Edwards' (shoulder) questionable designation, adding uncertainty to Minnesota's backcourt availability. If Conley sits,
Bones Hyland would likely handle more on-ball work after logging 23 minutes last game and averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over his last five.
Rob Dillingham could also enter the rotation in a limited capacity, as needed.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
De'Aaron Fox (adductor) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz after landing on the injury report following Christmas Day. Fox handled his usual workload in that contest, finishing with 29 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 63.2 percent from the field. If Fox is unavailable, ball-handling duties would need redistribution within a crowded guard group, where
Dylan Harper has averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 19.9 minutes over his last five games, while
Julian Champagnie has logged 20.9 minutes with modest production. Both have seen their roles tighten when the Spurs backcourt is fully healthy.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (ankle) will miss Saturday's game against the Hawks. Hart exited Thursday's game early and logged 26 minutes on Christmas Day, but the team has since ruled him out. His absence removes a consistent, high-minute wing from New York's rotation. If
Miles McBride (ankle) sits,
Tyler Kolek and
Jordan Clarkson would likely absorb additional guard minutes. Clarkson logged 29 minutes and scored 25 points last game, while Kolek posted 16 points and nine assists in 25 minutes, with production still sensitive to how New York allocates secondary ball-handling duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings after exiting early on Christmas Day and logging just 11 minutes. Davis has not been ruled out, but reporting suggests he could miss additional time, keeping his short-term availability fluid. If Davis sits,
P.J. Washington would likely anchor the frontcourt minutes after handling a 34-minute workload last game, while
Daniel Gafford could see incremental run as his conditioning improves.
Max Christie and
Naji Marshall could be in line for additional floor time on the wing.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson has maintained a significant role in the team's backfield despite the emergence of rookie
TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson should remain involved during Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New York Jets. Several factors point in his favor this week, starting with his role. Henderson (concussion) is questionable, and if he doesn't clear concussion protocol in time, Stevenson would handle the lead-back role, likely playing more than 80% of the snaps. Additionally, Stevenson's managers should be excited about the game script. The Patriots are favored by 13.5 points, and this spread suggests that New England could frequently run the ball or throw it short to minimize turnovers and run out the clock. That works in Stevenson's favor because he has 26 carries and eight catches over his last three games. Furthermore, there will be more opportunities to go around with
Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and
Mack Hollins (abdomen) ruled out. These injuries could lead to more carries and targets for members of the backfield, including Stevenson. Finally, the 27-year-old gets a very favorable matchup against the Jets, who have allowed the most touchdowns and the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. If Henderson is inactive, Stevenson can be a high-end RB2 in fantasy football. However, even if Henderson plays, Stevenson is an appealing RB3/flex option.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry should handle a larger target share in Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New York Jets. Quarterback
Drake Maye could look Henry's way more often after wide receivers
Mack Hollins (abdomen) and
Kayshon Boutte (concussion) were both ruled out. Furthermore,
DeMario Douglas (hamstring) is listed as questionable. The Patriots have done a good job spreading the ball around this year, so naturally, there should be more targets available for Henry with Hollins, Boutte, and possibly Douglas all sidelined. Furthermore, the veteran tight end should benefit from this week's matchup against the Jets. New York has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points and eighth-most touchdowns to tight ends in 2025. Henry, who is coming off a big game with six catches, 35 yards, and a touchdown, will remain a top target and scoring threat in New England this week. He ranks as the overall TE6 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) could feast in a very favorable Week 17 matchup against the New York Jets, but only if he's active. The rookie entered concussion protocol during last Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens, and although he has progressed through the five-stage protocol very quickly, he still hasn't officially been cleared to play. As a result, he is listed as questionable to play on Sunday. If Henderson ends up being cleared, he should operate as a strong RB1 option in fantasy football. He had 161 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in his last healthy game, and this week, he faces off against a Jets defense that has allowed the most touchdowns and the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. In his last game against the Jets, when
Rhamondre Stevenson was inactive, Henderson amassed 62 rushing yards, 31 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. Stevenson may eat into his workload slightly this week, but if Henderson is active, he'll be the team's most productive option out of the backfield. The rookie should rank as a top-12 fantasy running back if active.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye is looking to build off an impressive win over the Baltimore Ravens in which he had 380 passing yards, 25 rushing yards, and a pair of touchdowns. He takes on the New York Jets in Week 17, and while this favorable matchup could see the Patriots run the ball often, Maye still has a chance to rack up fantasy points and touchdowns. The Jets have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points and seventh-most passing touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks in 2025, which is good news for Maye and his fantasy managers. In his last game against the Jets, he amassed 281 passing yards, one touchdown, and zero turnovers. However, there's bad news, too: the Patriots' receiving corps is limping into Week 17. At the wide receiver position,
Kayshon Boutte (concussion) is ruled out,
Mack Hollins (abdomen) is ruled out, and
DeMario Douglas (hamstring) is listed as questionable. Maye's top passing options in the passing game will be
Stefon Diggs,
Kyle Williams, and
Hunter Henry. Those are three dependable targets, but Maye will have fewer options if he's looking to spread the ball around. Despite the depleted supporting cast, we still expect Maye to take full advantage of this very favorable matchup. He ranks as a top-five fantasy quarterback for Week 17.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs' snap share has been held in check this season. The veteran has been on the field for just 54.2% of the snaps in 2025, which has allowed him to remain productive while also staying fresh and healthy. However, he could be tasked with handling more snaps in Week 17 against the New York Jets, purely out of necessity. New England is dealing with numerous wide receiver injuries;
Kayshon Boutte (concussion) is ruled out,
Mack Hollins (abdomen) is ruled out, and
DeMario Douglas (hamstring) is listed as questionable. Diggs,
Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism are the Patriots' healthy receivers, and even if Douglas suits up, the Patriots will need all four receivers to handle larger roles. That could mean that Diggs, who caught nine passes for 138 yards on a 59% snap share last week, could get on the field for more than two-thirds of the offensive plays. In theory, more snaps should lead to more targets for Diggs, who could feast against a Jets defense that most recently surrendered 10 catches, 148 yards, and two touchdowns to
Chris Olave. The veteran pass-catcher is a strong WR2 option in most fantasy leagues this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kyle Williams could be headed for an increased snap share and target share during Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New York Jets. New England is suddenly short-staffed at wide receiver with
Kayshon Boutte (concussion) ruled out,
Mack Hollins (abdomen) ruled out, and
DeMario Douglas (hamstring) listed as questionable. Williams,
Stefon Diggs, and Efton Chism are the team's only healthy receivers, with Williams and Diggs the early favorites to earn the start. The rookie has taken on a larger role during the back half of the season, and he impressed with two catches, 46 yards, and one touchdown last week. If he does operate as the No. 2 receiver alongside Diggs, Williams could emerge as a high-volume WR3/flex in deeper leagues. The matchup is certainly on his side, as New York allowed 10 catches, 148 yards, and two touchdowns to
Chris Olave just last week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller is working with a rookie QB in
Quinn Ewers, so he has a wide range of possible outcomes this week at home against the Buccaneers. Waller has shown he still has a nose for the end zone with six touchdowns in eight games, but Ewers is still looking for his first NFL touchdown as he makes his second career start. Last week, Waller was second on the team with five targets and finished with three catches for 40 yards. While he did miss some practice earlier this week to manage his workload, Waller has no injury designation this week against the Bucs, who have been a top-10 matchup for tight ends this season. Tight ends have six touchdowns in the last five weeks against Tampa and 10 touchdowns on the season. Waller is the No. 16 TE in RotoBaller's rankings this week, but he has the potential to be a starting option if he gets into the end zone again in this game against Tampa Bay.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington scored his fourth touchdown of the season last week against the Bengals, taking a nine-yard rush to the end zone in the second quarter. However, he has been in an extremely limited role the last few weeks, catching only one pass on one target in back-to-back contests. The Buccaneers have been a middle-of-the-pack matchup for receivers this season, but Washington is very high-risk since his target share is so low. Rookie QB
Quinn Ewers relied heavily on
Jaylen Waddle and
Darren Waller in his debut, leaving Washington mostly uninvolved except for that gadget-play touchdown. Washington is the No. 62 WR in RotoBaller's Week 17 rankings, so leave him on the bench if possible this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright seems to have taken over as the team's primary backup behind
De'Von Achane. He played 18 snaps last week compared to just three for rookie
Ollie Gordon II, and Wright added a garbage-time touchdown while taking his nine carries for 35 yards and catching one of his two targets for 18 yards. Wright had a massive game in Week 14 against the Jets after Achane left with an injury, racking up 107 yards and a touchdown. He has that kind of potential if a similar situation were to develop, but his role is limited behind Achane when he's healthy. He is only the RB61 in RotoBaller's rankings this week, indicating that he's best left on the bench or waiver wire against the Buccaneers in Week 17.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle has been the team's top option since
Tyreek Hill's season-ending injury, and he'll be a solid second receiver in standard-sized leagues this week as his team hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Waddle had five catches on nine targets for 72 yards in last week's loss to the Bengals, which was the first career start for rookie QB
Quinn Ewers. Waddle led the team with those nine targets, with no other player getting more than five looks. Waddle didn't get into the end zone for a second straight week, but he has six touchdowns to go with his 910 receiving yards this season. He could get to 1,000 yards on Sunday if he has a big game against the Bucs, who rank in the middle of the league as a WR matchup. Waddle is the No. 17 WR in Week 17's RotoBaller rankings, landing him as a solid WR2 this week with a high floor due to this target volume.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane is once again a top-ten starting option this week as his team hosts the Bucs. Rookie
Quinn Ewers will make his second straight start at quarterback for Miami, and last week Achane had 81 rushing yards and nine receiving yards in support of the rookie in the team's 45-21 loss to the Bengals. Achane had one touchdown, giving him 12 scores on the season, and he's already up to 1,267 rushing yards and 459 receiving yards with two games to play. The Bucs have been a fairly neutral matchup for running backs this season, giving up 14 RB touchdowns in 15 games with an average of 53.6 receiving yards out of the backfield for the position. Achane is the No. 7 RB in the RotoBaller Week 17 rankings, making him a strong start in most standard-sized leagues, since he's been a fantasy stalwart despite his team's struggles this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Ollie Gordon II has flashed touchdown-dependent upside in his rookie season, but he's battled an ankle injury and fallen down the depth chart in the last few weeks, playing behind
Jaylen Wright. Gordon only played three snaps last week against the Bengals, compared to 18 for Wright. He also lost a yard on his only carry. The sixth-round pick has four touchdowns on the season, but in his limited role, he's not a great option to start in Week 17, when his Dolphins host the Buccaneers. In RotoBaller's rankings, Gordon is only the No. 66 RB, making him an option best left on the bench or waiver wire in almost all formats.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins quarterback
Quinn Ewers will make his second career start on Sunday when the Dolphins host the Buccaneers in a Sunshine State showdown. Ewers completed 20-of-30 passes for 260 passing yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in his start against the Bengals last week, which was enough to earn a second start this week against Tampa Bay. The seventh-round rookie from Texas is still searching for his first NFL touchdown, and he's playing for a potential opportunity in the future since the team seems ready to move on from
Tua Tagovailoa despite his recent contract extension. Ewers is only the QB28 this week in RotoBaller's Week 17 rankings, meaning he's not a strong starting option in all but the very deepest formats this week, even though the Bucs have dropped six of their last seven games.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 16, but was only involved enough to see one other target and finished the game with two catches for 23 yards and the score. Since the 49ers' Week 14 bye, Robinson has slid back behind
Kendrick Bourne on the depth chart, but saw a slight uptick in playing time last week with
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) sidelined due to injuries. Pearsall is questionable for Week 17, as is tight end
George Kittle (ankle). Even if both players were to be declared inactive, Robinson would be a long shot to provide fantasy value. In 12 games with the 49ers, Robinson has averaged 2.3 targets per game and owns a 17-222-1 line despite the many injuries to key pass-catchers throughout the season. Robinson is too low of a priority in the 49ers' pecking order to warrant use in the final weekend of fantasy football.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers kicker
Eddy Pineiro was six-for-six on extra point tries against the Colts in Week 16 and made two of his three field goal attempts. Pineiro was good from 25 and 38 yards out. His miss came on a 64-yard try at the end of the second quarter. It was his first missed field goal of 2025, making him 27-for-28 on the season. In Week 17, the 49ers host the Chicago Bears, with whom Pineiro made his NFL debut in 2019. The meeting between the two high-octane offenses carries one of the highest expected point totals of this week's slate, which could translate to Pineiro seeing a glut of opportunities to put points on the board. Pineiro, who ranks fifth among kickers in fantasy points per game, is a good option to plug into lineups for the final week of fantasy football.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
Jake Tonges could again be called on to fill the shoes of
George Kittle (ankle), who is questionable for Week 17. With the 49ers taking on the Bears on Sunday Night Football, fantasy managers hoping to see Kittle take the field won't have many options should the tight end be declared inactive. Tonges, therefore, is one of the few potential substitutes left in play by kickoff. Tonges caught a touchdown pass from
Brock Purdy in Week 1 and served as the 49ers' primary pass-catching tight end during Kittle's injured reserve stint, posting a 22-209-2 line from Weeks 2 to 6. Managers committed to Kittle would be wise to stash Tonges but should be advised to treat the latter as a touchdown-dependent option at tight end.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (ankle) missed each of the team's practices this week and is officially questionable for the team's clash with the Bears in Week 17. Kittle is expected to be a game-time decision, and with the teams being showcased on Sunday Night Football, fantasy managers will be left with few other options should he be declared inactive. The timing couldn't be worse for managers who rode Kittle, who has averaged 20 PPR points per game since Week 10, to the fantasy championship round. Managers hoping to see Kittle take the field need to take out an insurance policy. Backup
Jake Tonges connected with quarterback
Brock Purdy for a go-ahead touchdown in Week 1, and he logged a 22-209-2 line during Kittle's five-week stint on injured reserve earlier this season. On the other side of the ball,
Colston Loveland is another low-owned option worthy of consideration.
--Dan StephensSource: San Francisco 49ers
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Kendrick Bourne has seemingly regained his role as the team's third wide receiver after
Jauan Jennings and
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle). Bourne had slipped behind
Demarcus Robinson on the depth chart for a few weeks, but the former has outsnapped the latter in both of the 49ers' games coming out of their Week 14 bye. Bourne's involvement has been minimal, even after drawing a start last week while Pearsall was held out due to injuries. Pearsall is questionable for Week 17, as is tight end
George Kittle (ankle), who is a game-time decision. Bourne's fantasy value rests on the availability of his teammates. Should both be shelved, then Bourne would have flex appeal against a soft Bears secondary, but if either or both are active, then it is hard to see Bourne eclipsing the five targets he saw last week.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) logged three limited practices this week and has been tagged as questionable for Week 17. Pearsall's six-catch, 96-yard performance in Week 15 was a welcome turnaround after logging just five catches and 20 yards in the 49ers' previous three games. Unfortunately, he suffered an ankle sprain and reaggravated his PCL injury in that game, which prevented him from playing last week. The 49ers square off against the Bears on Sunday Night Football, limiting fantasy managers' options should Pearsall suffer any setbacks or be declared inactive at the last minute. Despite a forgiving matchup against a leaky Bears defense, the timing of the game makes Pearsall a risky flex option. Interested managers should stash another flex-worthy candidate from the game or Monday's Rams-Falcons clash as an insurance policy.
--Dan StephensSource: San Francisco 49ers
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings has scored a touchdown in four straight games and has visited the end zone in six of the team's last seven contests. While the scoring binge has made him a valuable fantasy asset, he has been lacking in yardage. Jennings has hit a high of 71 yards (twice) since Week 9 but has otherwise averaged a mere 42.4 yards per game. Jennings has a good chance of extending his touchdown streak and improving his overall production in a Week 17 matchup against the Bears. Chicago has allowed the second-most touchdowns to opposing wide receivers and the tenth-most receiving yards to the position this season. With
George Kittle (ankle) a game-time decision and
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) questionable, Jennings may see more involvement in San Francisco's passing attack than usual. He is a borderline WR1/WR2 and can be plugged into starting lineups for the final week of the fantasy football season.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey has finished outside of the top ten at his position just twice in 2025. The heart of San Francisco's offense, McCaffrey leads the team in targets per game, is averaging 125.9 scrimmage yards per game, and has scored a touchdown in all but four of the 49ers' games this season. CMC's role in the passing game regressed in recent weeks until his 6-29-2 line on eight targets in Week 16. His target share may remain elevated in Week 17, as tight end
George Kittle (ankle) is a game-time decision and
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) is questionable. McCaffrey has a welcome matchup against the Bears in Week 17. Chicago has allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game and the second-most rushing yards before contact per attempt this year. As always, McCaffrey is in contention for an RB1 finish and should be locked into lineups for the final weekend of the fantasy football season.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy has turned in four top-12 finishes in five games since returning from a six-week absence due to turf toe. Purdy stepped things up since the 49ers' Week 14 bye, putting up 295 passing yards in consecutive games and a total of eight touchdowns. Purdy has a great chance of keeping his hot streak alive in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. The Bears have given up the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and are tied with two other teams for the third-most passing touchdowns allowed. Tight end
George Kittle (ankle) will be a game-time decision, but deep threat
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) is trending towards playing. Purdy projects as a QB1 given his recent track record and favorable matchup, making him a worthy starter in the fantasy championship round.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
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