Is Jalen Hurts Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has had a breakout 2022 season. The superstar quarterback is the QB3 for the year, averaging 26.4 fantasy points per game. However, he has missed the past two games with an injury to his throwing shoulder. Before getting hurt, Hurts was the QB1. With the superstar quarterback out of the […]

Should I Pickup Deshaun Watson After His Week 17 Performance? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlook

Cleveland Brown quarterback Deshaun Watson didn't play until Week 13 this season, and many fantasy managers who drafted him for late-season upside have been disappointed in his fantasy production thus far. However, he finally put together a solid outing in Week 17, so he's now back on the fantasy and daily fantasy radar. It's too […]

Is Teddy Bridgewater Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater picked up another injury in Week 17, and for fantasy managers in leagues that extend to Week 18, his game-day status will be important to securing a fantasy football title. Additionally, his availability will affect Miami's skill players in traditional fantasy leagues and DFS contests. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has already […]

Lamar Jackson Remains Absent From Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) initially suffered a PCL sprain on Dec. 4 against the Denver Broncos, and a month later on Wednesday, Jan. 4, he's still missing from practice. Baltimore is in a unique situation for the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. If the Bengals don't finish their […]

David Blough To Start In Week 18

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough will start in Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran quarterback made his first start of the year against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He completed 60% of his pass attempts for 222 yards and a touchdown last week and scored 13.6 fantasy points. With Kyler Murray (knee) […]

Sam Howell To Start In Week 18

Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will start the Week 18 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie quarterback will make his first career start on Sunday. While the former North Carolina star hasn't played during the regular season, Howell was productive during the preseason. He averaged 182.3 passing yards per game […]

Nathan Peterman Will Start In Week 18

Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman will start in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. Superstar quarterback Justin Fields (hip) won't play after battling injuries all season. Last week he suffered a strained hip against the Detroit Lions. Peterman will be the third starting quarterback for the Bears this season after Trevor Siemian started in the […]

Justin Fields Won't Play In Week 18

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (hip) won't play in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year quarterback has dealt with nagging injuries all season. Last week he suffered a strained hip against the Detroit Lions. While Fields finished the game, he clearly wasn't at 100%. With the Bears having nothing to play for in […]

Giants Could Rest Starters In Week 18

The Athletic's Dan Duggan thinks the New York Giants could rest their starters in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Giants are locked into the NFC's sixth seed for the playoffs no matter the outcome this weekend. Head coach Brian Daboll is a first-year head coach, so he […]

Teddy Bridgewater's Finger Isn't Broken

Tests on Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's pinkie finger on his throwing hand showed that it was dislocated, but not broken, according to a source. His availability for the Week 18 contest against the New York Jets will come down to swelling and if he can grip the ball well enough to throw. The Dolphins […]

Dolphins Sign Mike Glennon To Practice Squad

With the Miami Dolphins preparing to be without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and with Teddy Bridgewater dealing with a dislocated pinkie finger, the team signed veteran quarterback Mike Glennon to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to a source. If both Tagovailoa and Bridgewater are unavailable for the Week 18 game against the New York […]

Taylor Heinicke To Start, Sam Howell To Play In Week 18

The Washington Commanders are expected to turn back to quarterback Taylor Heinicke as the starter under center in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but rookie Sam Howell is also slated to play in the game, marking the NFL debut for the fifth-rounder, according to a source. Per The […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round Including Tyler Allgeier, Jarrett Stidham, Chase Edmonds, Tyquan Thornton

Hello and welcome to those of you still in the fight heading into the last week of the regular season. While many leagues elect to end before this, we salute you who open your hearts to the chaos. Cross the finish line strong by leaning on RotoBaller for updates on injuries and team motivations as […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For QBs: Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, Nick Foles, Teddy Bridgewater, Jarrett Stidham

There are still a ton of starting quarterbacks dealing with injuries in the NFL and fantasy managers in leagues that extend to Week 18 will have to keep posted on their latest updates. Since Superflex leagues have become popular, high-end studs and mid-level QB2 greatly affect Week 18 start-or-sit decisions. Our fantasy football injury reports […]

Tom Brady A Risky Start In Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady hasn't been spectacular in 2022. However, in the team's 30-24 victory over Carolina in Week 17, that all changed as Brady exploded for 432 passing yards and four total touchdowns (one rushing). It was easily his most dominating performance of the year, perhaps signaling he is clicking at the […]

Trevor Lawrence Misses Practice On Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) missed practice on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has been dealing with a nagging toe injury for multiple weeks, but it has not forced him to miss any time, so he should be active in Week 18. The matchup is critical for the team because they can clinch their division and […]

Jarrett Stidham Limited In Practice On Tuesday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (elbow) was estimated as limited in Tuesday's practice. The 26-year-old debuted against San Francisco last week, putting forth an impressive performance that nearly earned the team a win. He committed two turnovers but threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns, producing a better fantasy output than Derek Carr has […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Week 17 Fantasy Football Reactions for Mike Evans, Jarrett Stidham, Daniel Jones, and more

The 2022 fantasy season had a gripping finale for the majority of leagues that end in Week 17. Numerous household names on championship rosters completely flopped while players we haven’t had notable performances from all season decided to show out in the most pivotal fantasy week of the season. Whether it was a player with […]

Should I Pickup Mac Jones For Week 18 Fantasy Football? Waiver Wire Outlook

The New England Patriots have an 8-8 record and can secure a playoff spot with a win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. For that to happen, they will need to play their best game of the season. Second-year quarterback Mac Jones has to be special if the team has any hopes of making […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Titans vs. Jaguars Showdown

Week 18 is here and the majority of traditional fantasy football leagues have reached a conclusion and crowned a champion. Luckily, there are still DFS contests to keep the fun and competition of fantasy sports alive. On Saturday night, the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars will battle for the AFC South division title and the […]

Should I Pickup Brock Purdy For Week 18 Fantasy Football? Waiver Wire Outlook

The San Francisco 49ers are a juggernaut and one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season. The craziest part? They're doing it with their third-string quarterback. San Francisco drafted Brock Purdy with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft and he now finds himself leading his team to a 12-4 record, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Chiefs vs Raiders Saturday Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're back at it again with some Week 18 Saturday Afternoon Showdown DFS picks. We have an AFC West showdown as the Chiefs (13-3) head to Vegas to take on the Raiders (6-10). This game means a lot for the Chiefs, who will clinch the one-seed in the AFC with a win. […]

Bengals-Bills Game Won't Be Resumed This Week

The NFL announced on Tuesday that the Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills will not be resumed this week after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the first quarter of Monday night's game. There has been no decision on potentially resuming the game at a later date. There's […]

Jarrett Stidham (QB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Raiders were mocked endlessly when they announced ahead of their Week 17 game that they would be benching Derek Carr in favor of Jarrett Stidham to end the 2022 season. For at least one week, Stidham proved the critics wrong. The veteran […]

Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 65% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Deshaun Watson has started knocking off the rust and is showing occasional flashes of the quarterback we saw with the Houston Texans. Since returning from his suspension, Watson has just two games (out of five) with a completion percentage greater than 60%. Thankfully […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Deshaun Watson, Treylon Burks, Kadarius Toney, KJ Osborn

Welcome to Week 18 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]

Brock Purdy (QB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers barely edged the Las Vegas Raiders on the road but they did enough to earn their 12th W of the season having already clinched their division and now looking at topping the whole conference with another win next […]

Russell Wilson (QB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos didn't envision this type of season when they traded the house for Russell Wilson last March. With just one more game on the schedule, Wilson ranks as the QB17 even though he's played at least one more game than […]

Sam Darnold (QB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week (W16) might have looked more an outlier than a proper outing by Sam Darnold in the eyes of some fantasy GMs. That should no longer be the case, though, with Darnold coming off his second consecutive top-12 game of the season […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 18

There's no other way to start than pausing and hoping Damar Hamlin pulls through the terrifying Monday night situation. Selfishly, I'm glad I wrote most of this before the game because fantasy feels even less important than usual when life is so acutely put at risk. I know most of you have finished your seasons […]