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Jacoby Brissett Inactive Versus 49ers
Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 17 versus the San Francisco 49ers. He was initially expected to make his first start of the season this Sunday, but a hamstring injury that initially rendered him questionable will ultimately keep him sidelined against the NFC's top team. Being inactive will make Brissett […]
Commanders Trending Toward Firing Ron Rivera
The Washington Commanders are "trending toward" major personnel changes, which would include firing head coach Ron Rivera, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. This news isn't very surprising given that the Commanders have struggled during Rivera's four years at the helm. Over that span, Washington has zero winning seasons, one playoff berth, and a 26-38 […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Sunday Morning Updates): Raheem Mostert, Isiah Pacheco, Ja'Marr Chase, Kyler Murray, DK Metcalf, Zay Flowers, Kenneth Walker III
With the fantasy football playoff championship finals underway in most leagues for Week 17 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers and can impact league titles. Our injury updates and reports for Week 17 as of Sunday, December 31, 2023, […]
Who is the Broncos Starting Quarterback For Week 17? Fantasy Football Outlook
The Denver Broncos sent shockwaves throughout the NFL this past week, making a major change at the quarterback position. Despite remaining alive in the playoff hunt (albeit from the outside looking in), Denver opted to bench veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. This development had been floated as a possibility several times, but seeing it actually come […]
Packers vs. Vikings SNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jordan Love, Ty Chandler, Jayden Reed, Aaron Jones, Jordan Addison, Tucker Kraft, Dontayvion Wicks, Romeo Doubs, Josh Oliver
Fantasy football season wraps up in Week 17 in most leagues, meaning tonight's contest is the last game of the year with fantasy implications. Below you can read our Sunday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Packers vs. Vikings game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS formats. This […]
Kyler Murray Feeling Better, Should Play Sunday
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (illness) is expected to play in Week 17 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Murray had missed back-to-back practices before returning in a limited capacity on Friday, though head coach Jonathan Gannon was clearly optimistic about his quarterback's availability for the Cardinals' penultimate regular-season contest. […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Packers vs. Vikings SNF Showdown
Welcome back, and Happy New Year's Eve, RotoBallers! We have what could end up being a pretty fun showdown tonight as we have a battle between two NFC North opponents with playoff implications on the line. It'll be Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (7-8) heading to take on Jaren Hall and the Minnesota […]
Matthew Stafford - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2023)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been playing at a phenomenal level in the past few weeks. He will go up against the New York Giants in a crucial game for his team's playoff aspirations. In his last five games, Stafford has thrown […]
Dak Prescott Throws For 345 Yards In Week 17 Win
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a strong game in a Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions. Prescott attempted 38 passes, completing 26 of them for 345 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also ran the ball twice, gaining five yards on the ground. Dak was sacked three times and fumbled once, but […]
Matthew Stafford A Solid QB1 Option In Week 17
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has dominated over the last five weeks. Stafford is averaging 277 yards and just under three touchdown passes per game during that span. Despite a relatively slow fantasy start to the season, the veteran has picked it up and become a weekly top-10 option at the position. He now […]
Jerry Jeudy Should Be Good To Go On Sunday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (illness) is anticipated to suit up on Sunday against the Chargers. The wideout appeared on the injury report because of an illness. However, it appears he's feeling better, so he should be good to go in Week 17, barring a setback. Jeudy hasn't had the breakout year most had […]
Jared Goff Throws Two Picks On Saturday Night
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 271 yards, one touchdown, and two picks off 19-for-34 passing in the controversial, one-point loss to Dallas on Saturday night. The signal-caller had a magical five-touchdown effort versus the Broncos in Week 15. However, after throwing just one touchdown in Week 16 against Minnesota, Goff couldn't do much […]
Matthew Stafford – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is the QB16 for the year, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game. The former No. 1 overall pick has had a season of two halves. He averaged one passing touchdown over the first 11 weeks, scoring fewer than […]
Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 1QB Leagues, Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been a fantasy football superstar. The quarterback has been a solid QB2 for fantasy players in superflex leagues. Carr is the QB18 for the year, averaging 13.2 fantasy points per game. Last week, […]
Tua Tagovailoa – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in Deeper Leagues / All 2QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Higher-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is hovering outside of QB1 territory on the year as he sits at 13th. He hasn't posted a QB1-level week since Week 13 when he finished as the QB10 against the Washington Commanders. Despite leading […]
Why Is Russell Wilson Benched In Week 17?
Denver Broncos head honcho Sean Payton shocked the fantasy football world by benching his superstar quarterback heading into a win-at-all-costs home game against the equally-inept Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson has gone from the $200 million franchise quarterback to the clipboard holder in a week’s time. The former starting signal caller of the Broncos was actually […]
Sam Howell Expected To Start In Week 17
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is expected to draw the start under center for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Howell was benched last week after completing only 6-of-22 passing attempts with two interceptions. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) came in and looked much better under center. Sadly, is unlikely to be available for […]
Baker Mayfield Holds QB2 Value
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has looked strong throughout most of this season. The veteran signal-caller has thrown multiple touchdowns in four of his last five games. However, Mayfield will head into a tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints defense in Week 17. A defensive unit that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points […]
Taylor Heinicke Cleared For Week 17
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The veteran signal-caller was limited in practice earlier this week due to an ankle issue. However, it appears Heinicke is fine and should suit up for Sunday's game. Last week, Heinicke threw […]
Jaren Hall A Low-End QB2 In Week 17
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall will start in Week 17 against the Packers, as the rookie gets his second NFL start after he exited his first one due to injury back in Week 9. Hall had 78 passing yards and 11 rushing yards on just 15% of the snaps in his first start, but the […]
C.J. Beathard Better Left On Waivers In Week 17
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard faces the Carolina Panthers in a Week 17 matchup. QB1 Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) has been dealing with a new injury every week it seems, and was ruled out on Friday giving Beathard the start. While the career backup has filled in admirably thus far when Lawrence was forced out of […]
NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Value Picks Include Jacoby Brissett, Devin Singletary, Braxton Berrios, and Cade Otton
We're on to Week 17, RotoBallers, and we're here to guide you through the 17th week of the season and find sneaky sleeper values to help you take down your favorite contest. If you're playing cash games, you don't have to have the top QB or RB of the week. But in Guaranteed Prize Pools […]
Jarrett Stidham A Desperation QB2 In First Start Of The Year
The Denver Broncos made headlines earlier this week when they announced they'd be benching quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two regular season games due to financial reasons heading into the offseason. Stidham has a very favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but fantasy managers would have to be […]
NFL Underdog Predictions - Week 17 DFS Prop Picks for Sunday, December 31, 2023
Happy Holidays, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NFL DFS prop picks for the early games on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Welcome to our brand new NFL DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NFL DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop […]
Tua Tagovailoa Down To A QB2 In Week 17
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is hovering outside of QB1 territory on the year as he sits at 13th. He hasn't posted a QB1-level week since Week 13 when he finished as the QB10 against the Washington Commanders. Despite leading the team to wins over the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets, he finished […]
Jacoby Brissett Trending Toward Being A Game-Time Decision
Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring), who is questionable to play in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, is shaping up to be a game-time decision on Sunday. Sam Howell will be ready to start if Brissett cannot go against San Fran. The Commanders named Brissett as the starting QB earlier in the week […]
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Matchups Analysis
Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 17 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. We'd like to start by wishing everyone a happy New Year! Week 2 of the fantasy playoffs came out with a bang on Thursday and kept on firing right through until Christmas. The highlight has to be Amari […]
Tyrod Taylor A Low-End QB2 In Return To Starting Role
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor returns to the starting lineup in Week 17, replacing ineffective rookie Tommy Devito. The Giants coaching staff opted to turn to the veteran halfway through last week's game and saw enough to name him the starter once again. It will be Taylor's first start since Week 8. While the […]
Week 17 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker
The final fantasy football week of the season is here. Most leagues will have their fantasy championship in Week 17 and a winner will be crowned after Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. It's going to be a stressful week for most, but this article can be a big help […]
Week 17 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Calvin Ridley
Did you realize that championship weekend for fantasy football is here? If you didn't, don't worry. I'll only mention it several more times throughout the article. This is what we all play for, and lineup decisions can be the difference in claiming the trophy or holding the unfortunate title of first loser. As you prepare […]
