Jaxson Dart Offers QB1 Upside to Close Out the Year

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is looking to finish his rookie campaign on a high note. Interim head coach Mike Kafka said that he'll play the starters despite this being a meaningless game for both teams. This is good news for Dart, who will have a plus matchup against the Dallas Cowboys defense. Last […]

Jacoby Brissett Offers High-End QB2 Value

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has surprised many with his solid play under center this season. The 33-year-old has thrown for 3,123 passing yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions through 13 games this season. He'll look to continue his success during the regular-season finale versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. During their last […]

Matthew Stafford Remains Elite Option for Week 18

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is looking to bounce back after throwing three interceptions during last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Fantasy managers should give Stafford a break, considering he has been one of the best QBs in the league this season. He'll look to end the regular season on a strong note […]

Drake Maye has Elite Value for Week 18

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye put together his best performance of the season during last week's win over the New York Jets. Maye threw for 256 yards with five touchdowns and was pulled from the game in the middle of the third quarter. The 23-year-old likely won many fantasy managers championships with that performance, […]

Dak Prescott a Risky Option for Week 18

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play in the regular-season finale against the New York Giants on Sunday. It's unclear whether Prescott will play the entire game, given that neither team is playing for anything beyond draft position. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Cowboys let Joe Milton III play some to finish out […]

Tyler Shough Looks to Finish the Season Strong Against Falcons

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has been one of the more pleasant surprises of the season, as he has firmly placed himself in the thick of the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation. During the Saints' four-game win streak, the 26-year-old rookie has completed 71.1% of his passes for 1,057 yards, four touchdowns, […]

Caleb Williams a Strong Play for Week 18 Championships

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has finished as a top-eight fantasy quarterback in back-to-back games, including a QB5 finish in Sunday night's loss to the 49ers. In Week 18, the Bears face a Lions defense that ranks among the most fantasy-friendly to opposing quarterbacks. The Bears are locked into either the number two or three […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers: Very Early Top 200 for Redraft Leagues

The fantasy football season just ended for most leagues, but the show goes on here at RotoBaller. These early 2026 fantasy football rankings should already get you thinking about next season. RotoBaller's lead fantasy football forecaster Nick Mariano has put together these 2026 fantasy football rankings with tiers for the top 200 players and half-PPR […]

Week 18 NFL DFS Picks - Top Value Plays, Sleepers & Stacks

Here we go, the finale week of the 2025-2026 NFL season! The Rams vs. Cardinals matchup is a battle between postseason momentum and future development. Matthew Stafford and the Rams are fighting to snap a losing streak and lock in the NFC’s 5th seed, while Arizona is in full evaluation mode without Marvin Harrison Jr. […]

Trevor Lawrence Projects as High-End Option in Regular-Season Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is in the midst of the best stretch of his career. Over the past five games, the 26-year-old signal caller has completed 61.1% of his passes for 1,345 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception with a 109.7 passer rating while adding 26 carries for 138 yards and four touchdowns on […]

Joe Burrow Facing Brutal Matchup in Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow dominated in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 24 of 31 pass attempts for 305 yards and two touchdowns. The 29-year-old has been excellent over his last two outings, throwing for 614 yards and six scores without committing a turnover. However, Burrow has a difficult matchup in Week 18 […]

Brock Purdy Remains a Must-Start Quarterback Despite Tough Week 18 Matchup

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy enters Week 18 on an absolute heater. Over his last three games, the 26-year-old has thrown for 893 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions. However, Purdy will face a difficult matchup in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle enters the week ranked first among NFL defenses in yards […]

7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sells - Trade Candidates for Rebuilding Teams (2026)

If you're on a rebuilding team in a dynasty fantasy football league, there are times when you just have to cut bait with good players for the future of your team. Even if a player is clearly a solid contributor to their team, that doesn't always lead to great fantasy football production. There are many […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 18: Fantasy Football Pickups for Tank Bigsby, Jaydon Blue, Darius Slayton, Parker Washington, Jaylen Wright, Matthew Golden, Colston Loveland

It's a sad day as the final week of the NFL regular season is here. While most fantasy football championships have been played, there are still some leagues playing for a championship or consolation prize. Week 18 is the most volatile in football, and fantasy managers will need to pay attention right up until kickoff […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings and Start/Sit Picks for All Players

Welcome back to our updated Week 18 fantasy football start/sit chart for all player matchups and all games this week. The start/sit chart has been updated for the weekend for players like Alvin Kamara, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Aaron Jones Sr., who have been ruled out due to injury. For anyone not familiar -- this weekly […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Early Edition): Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore, Chris Brazzell II, KC Concepcion, Justice Haynes

The 2025 fantasy football season is over, which can only mean it's time for the first look at 2026 rookies for fantasy football! Rookie and dynasty drafts with 2026 prospects will be here before you know it, so check out these way-too-early 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. Find out where key NFL […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! This is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games. We will offer an in-depth analysis of every player in every game. The rule of thumb for Week 18 fantasy football championships is to start players who […]

Super Saturday Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em (Week 18) - Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, Mike Evans, Rico Dowdle, Tetairoa McMillan, Ricky Pearsall, George Kittle, Kenneth Walker III, more

There will be two games played on Saturday in Week 18. The first game is between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot. If the Panthers win, they clinch the NFC South. If the Buccaneers win, they will also need a Saints win over the Falcons to […]

NFL Inactives Week 18 (Updated): Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing (2025)

The 2025 fantasy football season has reached the final week. While most leagues may have needed in Week 17, some leagues and DFS tournaments will continue during the final week of the regular season. However, in Week 18, with many teams locked into playoff spots, some high-end players could be given time to rest and […]

NFL DFS Picks for DraftKings: Saturday 1/3/2026 - Daily Fantasy Football

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! The New Year is upon us, and we have one final week of regular-season football. Luckily for us, we got a slate that actually matters to all four teams. No one should be resting any starters or throwing the game away for a better draft pick. There is a lot at stake, […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

For some teams, Week 18 is like the preseason. For others, it's win or go home. That's why most fantasy leagues end their season in Week 17. If you're still playing, however, we have you covered. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint, for Week […]

NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig (Saturday 1/3/25)

For the final week of the NFL regular season, the league has flexed two very important games to Saturday, giving us a pretty great two-game slate where we can be assured that all teams involved will be giving max effort and playing their starters for the duration. The Bucs and Panthers will be battling for […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 18) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. The final week of one of the most chaotic regular seasons in recent memory is here. With much of the playoff field already locked up, several teams are expected to rest starters, likely leading to some bad football. Most […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 18 Targets and Avoids

Welcome to the final installment of NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 18! It's been a wild ride this season with upsets, peaks, and valleys, but if you're reading this, I sincerely appreciate you being here for the ride this season! It's the final week of the NFL regular season, and it could be the […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit

Let's go win a fantasy football championship or crush a DFS contest! Use these Week 18 fantasy football rankings for 2025 to crush your start-sit calls ahead of must-win matchups. Below, you will see where key players such as Tetairoa McMillan, Mike Evans, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Trevor Lawrence, Rico Dowdle, and more stand for […]

J.J. McCarthy May Not be Named Starter in 2026

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will return to the Vikings next season as expected, but he won't be guaranteed to be the starter, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports. McCarthy had a disappointing sophomore season after missing his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus. He was dropped into a highly favorable situation with an […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 18 Weekend Updates

Finding the right high-upside signal-caller can carry you to a fantasy victory, and we're here to assist your QB start-sit decisions with our Week 18 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. Check the rankings below to find out where signal-callers such as Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, Tyler Shough, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Jaxson Dart, J.J. […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 18 Weekend Updates for Mike Evans, Parker Washington, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Audric Estime, Michael Carter, Kyle Pitts Sr.

If you're still competing in fantasy football leagues through the last week of the NFL regular season, we're here to assist with our updated Week 18 fantasy football rankings. Below, check out the rankings to see where key players on the start-sit bubble, like Mike Evans, Parker Washington, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Audric Estime, […]

Week 18 NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig

Well, we have reached the final weekend of the 2025-2026 NFL regular season. The playoffs will begin next weekend. For now, though, we have one more chance to grind out a profit on sides/totals and player props. Week 18 is a notoriously tricky week for handicapping. Different teams have different motivations. It's not always clear […]

2026 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 400 Players - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ashton Jeanty, George Pickens, Trey McBride, Justin Jefferson, RJ Harvey, Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III

The regular fantasy football season is over, but dynasty leagues never sleep. The offseason is often the busiest time for start-up drafts or buying and selling veterans in existing leagues. Below, you will find our updated 2026 fantasy football dynasty rankings to guide your decisions. In the rankings table below, check out where big-name dynasty assets […]