Jalen Hurts Expected To Be Available For Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is not going to suit up for the Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. However, the MVP-candidate could get back on the field for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants. Although, Philly would secure the No. 1 seed with a win over New Orleans. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Sunday Morning Updates): Austin Ekeler, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jalen Hurts, Deandre Hopkins, Christian Watson, Trevor Lawrence

There are some notable injuries ahead of Week 17 of the NFL season. The vast majority of leagues are holding their championship finals this week, which means we must monitor these situations closely. These are the latest notable injury updates as of Sunday morning, January 1st, 2023. Fantasy football stalwarts such as Rhamondre Stevenson, Austin […]

Raiders Will Explore Derek Carr Trade

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was benched this past week. Now, the team is already looking to move on from him. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that the Raiders are "expected to explore trade options" for the veteran quarterback during the offseason. It's worth noting that Carr's $32.9 million base salary for 2023 and […]

Zach Wilson Won’t Be Shopped Next Offseason

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is not expected to be shopped during the upcoming offseason, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Recently, head coach Robert Saleh said, "We're not going to quit on him." Similarly, Rapoport writes that Wilson will "remain in [the] team's plans in Year 3." The BYU product and former No. […]

Week 17 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jared Goff, Gardner Minshew, Mike White, Teddy Bridgewater, Carson Wentz

Fantasy managers who made it this far will be without quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (shoulder), Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), and Lamar Jackson (knee) for the championship round of the fantasy football playoffs. Gardner Minshew is expected to draw the start against New Orleans, and Teddy Bridgewater is confirmed as the starter versus New England. At the same time, Tyler Huntley fills in again for Jackson versus the […]

Trevor Lawrence Expected To Be Under Center On Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) is expected to play on Sunday against the Texans. The signal-caller practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday's session. However, he should be good to go, barring a setback. Although there's a chance Lawrence could be restricted in some ways because of the […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 17 Include Tyler Allgeier, Zonovan Knight, Davante Adams

Every week, I share some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in all formats, plus a […]

Trey Lance Undergoes Second Surgery On Friday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (ankle) underwent a second surgery on his right ankle, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, it was done to remove the "hardware" placed during his initial procedure and isn't expected to "affect his ability to prepare for the 2023 season." The 2021 No. 3 overall selection appeared in only […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Bills vs. Bengals MNF Showdown

Happy Monday and Happy New Year, RotoBallers! I hope you had a grand New Years' celebration and I'm wishing you nothing but health and happiness to you and all of your family and friends throughout the entirety of 2023. We get to start off 2023 with an absolutely epic Monday night matchup as the Bills […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Brock Purdy, Tyler Allgeier, Jahan Dotson, Hunter Renfrow, Greg Dulcich

Championship week is here! Whether you start preparing for your drafts in June, July, or January (for you sickos) – this is the week you dream of! You envision yourself playing and winning a fantasy title. But before you can win it all, you have to get there. And if you are still playing, that […]

Fantasy Football Week 17 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Daniel Jones, Josh Jacobs, Najee Harris, Adam Thielen

Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers! The season flew by, as we already head into the fantasy championship this week. It is now more crucial than ever to make the optimal lineup decisions,  as we look to secure a win in the Fantasy Football Super Bowl. Heading into this week of action, this is what we […]

Should I Pickup And Start Jarrett Stidham In Week 17? Fantasy Football Outlook

Many fantasy managers are looking to secure a fantasy championship in Week 17. Several injuries and demotions have shaken up the starting quarterback landscape this week, including the news earlier this week that long-time Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr would be sitting the remainder of the season in favor of career backup QB Jarrett […]

Joe Burrow With A Tough Week 17 Matchup On Tap

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had been a top fantasy-signal caller for nearly the entire season. However, he's been at his best throughout the Bengals' current seven-game winning streak. The former LSU Tiger has thrown 17 touchdowns during that span, with only six interceptions, while amassing 1,931 yards and completing 68.7% of his throws. There […]

Carson Wentz A QB2 In Week 17

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is returning as the starter against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. Despite struggling during his six starts, the seventh-year veteran ranked as the QB11 in fantasy points per game. However, even with him being a decent fantasy quarterback, the Commanders are getting a tough matchup this week against the […]

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. It's championship time! Last week featured some of the most unexpected results we've seen all year. There were spike performances and major duds from several of the most reliable players, along with a handful of options that went […]

NFL Player Props: Bets for Week 17 - Prop Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving, Passing Yards

Heading into Week 17, we're in the second-to-last week of the year, and we really have to focus on the games that are going to feature two teams that have something to play for in their games. In Week 18, we'll see a multitude of teams that are resting their stars for the playoffs or […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for QBs: Week 17 Injury Updates for Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Colt McCoy

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for quarterbacks in the days before Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season as of Saturday, December 31. There are a few NFL QBs dealing with injuries, including Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, and Colt McCoy. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news […]

David Blough Not Recommended In Sixth Career Start

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough will be making his sixth career start in Week 17 against a lackluster Atlanta Falcons defense with Colt McCoy still dealing with concussion symptoms. Blough has not played at all in 2022 and will be making his first start since 2019, so even though the matchup is a good one, […]

10 Things You Should Know Ahead Of Week 17 - Fantasy Football Outlooks For Gardner Minshew, Jared Goff, Mike White, Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! As we head into 2023, we have a full slate of games on tap for Week 17 of the NFL season. With the vast majority of leagues holding their championship finals this week, every decision matters for fantasy managers. The NFL – and fantasy football -– is a game of constantly […]

Should I Pickup And Start Daniel Jones In Week 17? Fantasy Football Outlook

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is currently in the midst of the best fantasy season of his career to this point. Jones is the QB10 on the year, averaging 17.19 fantasy points per contest while leading the Giants to what will be their best record since the 2016-2017 campaign. With many fantasy leagues holding […]

Patrick Mahomes A Top Fantasy Option In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should be considered a high-end QB1 option on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. When these teams met earlier this month, Mahomes threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, though he was also picked off three times. The Broncos have actually done a decent job on defense this year, allowing […]

Kirk Cousins A QB1 Option Versus Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will look to keep his strong stretch of play going as the Vikings travel to Lambeau Field to take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Cousins has 1,184 passing yards in his last three games, making him a borderline must-start option given how many injuries we have seen to quarterbacks […]

Davis Mills A Risky Play In Week 17

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills is a risky fantasy play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. The second-year QB has failed to throw for 200 yards in four consecutive starts, and in two of those games, he didn't throw a touchdown either. He was held to 140 yards earlier this season in Houston's 13-6 […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 17 Including Jahan Dotson, Garrett Wilson, Brian Robinson Jr., Romeo Doubs

As we reach many fantasy leagues' championships, several rookies have achieved impressive stat lines. Last week, Commanders first-year wideout Jahan Dotson played well, totaling 19.6 PPR points despite the team's loss to the 49ers. Bills rookie RB James Cook also stood out, accumulating a career-high 99 yards on the ground on just 11 carries. Other […]

Is Colt McCoy or Trace McSorley Starting in Week 17 Fantasy Football?

The Arizona Cardinals have turned to quarterbacks Colt McCoy and Trace McSorley after starter Kyler Murray went down with an ACL injury. Now out of playoff contention, the Cardinals hope to finish the 2022 NFL season on a strong note by winning their last two games. The Cardinals can keep that goal alive by defeating […]

Is Trevor Lawrence Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

What a turnaround it has been for Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars. After starting the 2022 NFL season at 2-6, they’ve won five out of their last seven games to stay in the hunt for the AFC South title. Lawrence’s resurgence has been vital to the Jaguars’ success. From Weeks 9 to 15, he […]

The King's Week 17 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott Engel was the No. 2 overall fantasy football accuracy ranker on fantasypros.com in Week 9. In Week 13, he was No. 8 in QB accuracy rankings and No. 3 for defenses.  Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 17 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes his analysis of […]

Justin Herbert A Low-End QB1 In Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has thrown for just two touchdowns in his past four games and will hope to get back on track against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Despite a lack of scoring through the air, the Chargers have won three straight contests and could continue to rely on running […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Playing In Week 17? Should I Pickup And Start Teddy Bridgewater For Fantasy Football?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had a breakout year in Mike McDaniel’s first year as the head coach. The third-year player is the QB13 for the year despite missing two games, averaging 17.8 fantasy points per contest. The star quarterback has 25 passing touchdowns this season after totaling 27 over the first two years […]

Is Lamar Jackson Playing In Week 17? Should I Pickup And Start Tyler Huntley For Fantasy Football?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has had a solid 2022 season. The former MVP is the QB12 for the year, averaging 18.2 fantasy points per game despite missing time with an injury. He has played well despite a limited receiving core. Rashod Bateman played only six games this year before suffering a season-ending injury. Yet, […]