Bengals Officially Activate Joe Burrow for a Return on Thanksgiving

The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Wednesday that they officially activated quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) from Injured Reserve, and he will make his return on Thursday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving Day. Burrow has finally recovered from surgery to fix a turf-toe injury that he suffered in Week 2. The 28-year-old franchise QB was […]

C.J. Stroud Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) is practicing on Wednesday and continues to take steps toward being cleared from concussion protocol this week, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. Stroud has missed three consecutive games since taking a shot to the head during Houston's Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos. The third-year quarterback remained […]

Michael Penix Jr. has Successful Knee Surgery

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Wednesday that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) had successful surgery on his knee on Tuesday, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Penix had full reconstructive surgery to fix a partially torn ACL in his left knee, which will keep him out for the rest […]

Teddy Bridgewater to Get Most of Practice Reps This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Wednesday that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will get most of the practice reps this week to prepare him in case Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is unable to play on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Mayfield has a chance to play […]

Jaxson Dart to be a Full Participant at Wednesday's Practice

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka said that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart (concussion) will be a full participant in practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. It sounds as if both Dart and Jameis Winston will take first-team reps. Raanan points out that Dart is still officially in the league's concussion protocol […]

Thanksgiving Thursday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jameson Williams, Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, Zay Flowers, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dak Prescott, David Montgomery, Kareem Hunt, more

Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to the RotoBaller Thanksgiving Thursday start 'em, sit 'em picks for Week 13! Many - including myself - believe Thanksgiving is the single best football day of the year, and 2025 gives us three compelling matchups (including five teams in playoff contention) to fill us up all day long. That is, […]

Daniel Jones to be Limited on Wednesday, Expected to Play in Week 13

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that quarterback Daniel Jones (leg) will be listed as limited for Wednesday's walkthrough practice, but he will be good to go for Sunday's divisional game against the Houston Texans, according to Mike Chappell of FOX 59. Jones was also on last week's injury report with a fibula injury, […]

Week 13 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

It's time for a jam-packed fantasy football slate with all 32 teams in action. The fantasy football playoffs are just ahead, so it's critical to nail start-or-sit calls! We're here to help. Below, view our Week 13 fantasy football projections for all positions. Navigate the table to see how key players like Devin Neal, Rico […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 13 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 13 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 13 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 13 lineup decisions for players like Devin Neal, Troy Franklin, Rome Odunze, and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 13 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Darren Waller, Cam Ward, Chris Rodriguez, Raheem Mostert, Brenton Strange, Jayden Higgins, Greg Dortch, Mike Evans

Happy Thanksgiving, RotoBallers! With it being Thanksgiving week, games will be scattered throughout the week on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. There are no bye weeks this time around, so fantasy managers will only need to find injury replacements. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice with our updated waiver wire rankings […]

Vikings Could Pursue Daniel Jones in the Offseason?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler speculates that the Minnesota Vikings could make a play for current Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones when Jones hits free agency after the 2025 season. Fowler writes that "a few people inside the league" have wondered whether Minnesota can "bring in a veteran/reclamation project to compete" with struggling quarterback J.J. McCarthy (concussion) […]

Jayden Daniels Could Return in Week 14

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) has been sidelined since suffering a gruesome dislocated left elbow in his team's Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, the 24-year-old was able to avoid surgery, and a return in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings is a "realistic possibility," per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Fowler notes that […]

Aaron Rodgers Slated to Return in Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (wrist) is slated to return in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers suffered a broken left wrist in Week 11 and was unable to play in Week 12's loss to the Chicago Bears. Head coach Mike Tomlin stated that he was "highly optimistic" that Rodgers was going to be […]

Joe Burrow Will Not Sit If Healthy

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) said to the media on Tuesday that he will not sit if he's healthy enough to play. Burrow suffered a grade-three turf toe injury in Week 2 and underwent surgery to repair the ligament. With the Bengals' current situation and the unlikelihood of them making the postseason, some are […]

Baker Mayfield Could Play This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) could play this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mayfield suffered a minor AC joint sprain in Week 12's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was spotted wearing a sling over his non-throwing shoulder. While there was legitimate concern about this injury, the Buccaneers may […]

J.J. McCarthy Not Expected to Play Sunday in Seattle

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who entered concussion protocol earlier this week, is not expected to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Next in line to take snaps for the Vikings is rookie quarterback Max Brosmer, out of Minnesota, who is set to take the first meaningful snaps of […]

Is Kyler Murray Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 13)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray hasn't played since Week 5 when he suffered a foot sprain against the Tennessee Titans. Murray had been underwhelming as a passer, but his rushing ability made him a viable second quarterback in superflex leagues. With the fantasy football playoffs approaching, managers are wondering when Murray will return and whether […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Chimere Dike, John Metchie III, Brenton Strange, Emanuel Wilson, Cam Ward

Welcome back to Fact or Fiction, our weekly look around the league at some of the surprising performances from the previous week. Last week, I highlighted a guy whom I honestly couldn't pick out of a lineup: Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers. I was pretty low on him despite his four-catch, 90-yard, one-touchdown performance against the […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2025)

The fantasy football regular season is almost over. Fantasy managers are now gearing up for a playoff run. These last few weeks of the regular season can be very important, depending on your record. Additionally, whether you are in a must-win situation or your playoff seeding is set, everyone likes to head into the playoffs […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

We're now just a few weeks from the fantasy playoffs starting, and fantasy managers should be shoring up their rosters. This should include reviewing their starting lineups for upcoming weeks and identifying streamers at quarterback, tight end, and defense, if you're streaming those positions. Try to have one backup running back and a backup receiver […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 13 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

Dynasty fantasy football is incredibly fun for many reasons, but perhaps the best thing about dynasty is its robust, year-long trade market. Whether you're contending, rebuilding, or retooling in the offseason, there is always a deal to be made and (hopefully) an interested trade partner. Although there are plenty of dynasty leagues with trade deadlines, […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 13 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

The majority of you are passing your league's trade deadline and are on a crash course with destiny with much of your current roster, so it's time for a final updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Perhaps this can serve as a map down the stretch as you take stock for the playoff run ahead. Respect your […]

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 13

With the fantasy playoffs just weeks away, stashing high-upside lottery tickets has become even more critical. With key players injured, these lottery tickets can be the difference between you winning or losing your league. In this week's edition, we will spotlight a tight end who is nearing a return from injured reserve and a rookie […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 13

At this point in the season, when looking to cut someone, fantasy managers should ask themselves, "Is there any scenario in which I'd be okay starting this player?" If the answer is no, they're completely cuttable. If the answer is yes, then you must ask how likely that scenario is. You also need to consider […]

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday NFL Player Props: Expert Prop Picks and Anytime Touchdown Bets (2025)

It's long been a tradition to have both Dallas and Detroit host home games on Thanksgiving, but at some point (how long ago I cannot recall), the NFL decided to add a third game to the schedule. Only recently have they added an afternoon game on Black Friday, so that we have yet another island […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 13 (2025)

The fantasy football playoffs are knocking on the door, so I'd like to congratulate those of you who are still in the hunt. This week can be where some teams throw everything they've got left at the wire in survival mode, while others start making adds based on playoff matchups. We're all working toward the […]

Premium: NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Thanksgiving Day Games

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This article will help you identify players to include in your cash game lineup, enabling you to save money and allocate it to premium options. Remember […]

Best/Worst Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules and Matchups for Weeks 15-17 (2025)

We're officially into the holiday season, so it's time to start thinking about the fantasy football playoffs. That means you're diving into the strength of schedule to help set your team up for success. While the trade deadline has passed in most formats, that doesn't mean that there won't be viable waiver wire pickups with […]

Thanksgiving Day Slate DraftKings NFL DFS Picks (2025)

Happy Thanksgiving, RotoBallers! It's the annual tradition of family, feasting, and football, and this year DraftKings is jumping in and serving up a great DFS slate to go with the stuffing and mashed potatoes. There are three great matchups lined up for the day, and great DFS options from all across the buffet. The action […]

7 Fantasy Football League-Winners: Breakout Candidates for the Home Stretch

Not all league-winners start the season strong. We've seen a ton of players over the years have slow or sometimes just awful starts to their seasons, only to turn things around and finish extremely strong. Sometimes they finish so strong that they win leagues. For example, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) was […]