Michael Penix Jr. A Low-End QB2 In Second Career Start In Week 17

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 and fared about as well as one could expect from a player making his first NFL start, completing 67% of his passes (18-for-27) and throwing just one interception that was a result of a tipped ball by one of his own […]

Joel Bitonio To Consider Retirement In Offseason

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio admitted this could be his final season of professional football and that he will consider retirement in the offseason. "We'll see how we're doing in a couple weeks after the season," Bitonio said. "It's very hard to make a decision when you're in the middle of it. You're going […]

Jameis Winston Questionable For Backup Role In Week 17

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) is listed as questionable to be active for the Week 17 contest this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Winston was inactive as the team's emergency third QB for the Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Dorian Thompson-Robinson got his first start of the season, with Bailey Zappe backing […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Value Picks Include Bryce Young, Alexander Mattison, Romeo Doubs, and more

Week 16 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 17 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]

Anthony Richardson Questionable For Week 17

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that quarterback Anthony Richardson (back, foot) is questionable to play on Sunday in Week 17 against the hosting New York Giants. "We'll see how the next 48 hours go," Steichen said. It's notable that Richardson did not practice at all this week. Apparently he won't need to practice […]

Jared Goff A Top-10 Play In Week 17 Versus The 49ers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has put together a fine season in 2024. Throwing for 4,095 yards, 33 passing touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. This week, the Lions travel to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the NFC championship game from last year's playoffs. Certainly, Goff and the Lions will want some […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 17 (Saturday Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 17 - Saturday Main Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now into the holiday season, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 17? Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cooper Kupp

Welcome to Week 17 of the fantasy football season, and the fantasy championships! As always we are here to help you make winning lineup decisions with our start/sit recommendations. The NFC West has been one of the more competitive divisions in the NFL this season. Unfortunately, the Arizona Cardinals have been eliminated from the playoffs. […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 17? Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Rhamondre Stevenson

Week 17 of the NFL season is already underway with three games in the books. Most fantasy football championships will be decided this week, and we're here to help you bring home that trophy. Setting the perfect lineup is more important than ever. Unfortunately, fantasy players will have to make some difficult decisions. Should fantasy […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 17 (2024)

It's championship week in the majority of fantasy football leagues, and teams who don't have their quarterback situation 100% clear are rightfully wondering who they should start. You started Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson if you had him, but we don't intend to only give slam-dunk picks. It's not brave, interesting, or even useful to […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 17 - Justin Herbert, Rico Dowdle, Khalil Shakir, and more

The fantasy championships are here (and semifinals for some)! The pressure is on, the stakes are sky-high, and the margin for error is low.  Managers may have relied on certain players to get them here, but the cold truth is that some big names could underperform in Week 17. Most managers who made the playoffs […]

Kyler Murray A Riskier Start In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has had quite the rough stretch over his past seven games and is currently the QB11 on the season. Since Week 9, he's finished as a QB1 just two times, a QB2 three times, and finished even worse in the other two. They face off against their divisional foe, the […]

Geno Smith Struggles To Spark Seahawks Offense

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for just 160 yards and no touchdowns in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Seattle's offense only scored six points on the day as a result. Smith was 17/23 passing, but three and outs and short drives characterized Seattle's day. Smith also missed several easy throws throughout the game […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 17 Lineups Include Bo Nix, Jauan Jennings, Tucker Kraft

Well, it all comes down to this. Championship week is finally here. With your league’s first-place prize and, more importantly, ultimate bragging rights on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Let's quickly recap our Week 16 results. We nailed all three of our bust picks as Tua Tagovailoa, Najee Harris, and Jerry Jeudy […]

Saturday Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 17 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

If you love small NFL slates for DFS, then this is the week for you! After a two-game slate on Christmas Day, we are treated to a triple-header on Saturday, December 28 with all three games being played at separate times. The Chargers take on the Patriots in New England at 1:00 p.m. EST and […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 17: Bryce Young, Tyjae Spears, Adam Thielen, Calvin Ridley, Jonnu Smith

Week 17 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Bryce Young, Tyjae Spears, Adam Thielen, Calvin Ridley, and Jonnu Smith. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 17 (Sunday Main Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 17 - Sunday Main Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now into the holiday season, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of […]

Drake Maye Has Upside In Return Home

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will look to remain a fringe top-12 fantasy option as his team returns home for the first time since Week 13. The Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17, putting the No. 3 pick up against a Bolts defense that has allowed the 11th-most rushing yards but […]

Jalen Hurts Not Expected To Play In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion) is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero notes that Hurts missed practice on Thursday, which means that he's in one of the earlier portions of the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The star quarterback would need to […]

Jameis Winston Limited Thursday, Won't Start In Week 17

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (right shoulder) remained limited in practice on Thursday. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey revealed that Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start at quarterback in Week 17, and he also acknowledged that Bailey Zappe could back him up if Winston isn't healthy yet. In such a scenario, Winston would be inactive for the second […]

Bo Nix Has Clear QB1 Upside Against Bengals

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is in the QB1 picture for a Week 17 showdown on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. After a slow start to his rookie season, Nix has come on strong in the second half and is currently the QB11 in overall fantasy points thanks to 3,235 passing […]

Caleb Williams Disappoints In Week 17 Loss To Seattle

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams put up a dud in Thursday night's 6-3 loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. The rookie quarterback completed 16 of his 28 passes for 122 yards and an interception, adding 37 yards rushing on his five carries. Williams has had a roller coaster of a first season in […]

Joe Burrow Off The Injury Report For Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist, knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. However, he doesn't carry an injury designation heading into the Saturday's showdown with Denver. With the Bengals still barely alive for a postseason spot, it would take a lot to keep Burrow off the field for the pivotal game against the […]

Justin Herbert Has A Good Matchup For Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has a good matchup against the New England Patriots defense in Week 17. The Bolts and Pats will play on Saturday afternoon in New England, where Herbert will look to build on his overall QB7 against the Broncos in Week 16. Herbert looked much healthier last week, showing much […]

Matthew Stafford Is A Fringe Starter Against Arizona

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the Rams into a big divisional matchup on Saturday night against the Arizona Cardinals. Stafford has had back-to-back down games but led the Rams to low-scoring road wins over the 49ers and Jets. In his last home game, he lit up the Bills for 320 passing yards and […]

Kenny Pickett Practices In Full On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Meanwhile, starter Jalen Hurts (concussion) missed his second straight day of practice this week. Pickett said he doesn't expect to have any limitations for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. "Something I'll have to deal with," Pickett said. The […]

Derek Carr Still Missing From Practice

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand) was listed as a non-participant in practice yet again on Thursday. Carr fractured his left (non-throwing) hand in the Week 14 win over the New York Giants but has missed the last two contests. The 33-year-old veteran signal-caller is battling hard to try and play before the end […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/27/24)

The biggest weekend of bowl season fills up our Friday with four bowl games. They chopped off the Navy-Oklahoma game (thank God). Our first game features two teams that shaped the playoff more than any others facing each other when Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt meet in the Birmingham Bowl. Next up is Texas Tech and […]

Tua Tagovailoa Remains Limited On Thursday

According to David Furones of the Sun Sentinel, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. Fantasy managers should monitor his status in case he cannot update to full participation on Friday. Tagovailoa has been dealing with this hip injury for a few weeks but has yet to miss […]

Is Jalen Hurts Out For The Season? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is one of the top passers in the NFL. Furthermore, he is a fantasy football superstar. Hurts is the QB5 for the year, averaging 21 fantasy points per game. He has been outstanding despite the offseason addition of Saquon Barkley, totaling 18 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing scores. Unfortunately, the […]