Shedeur Sanders Remains a Fringe Superflex Starter in Week 17

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was resilient in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills and has an easier Week 17 matchup hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie, who was dealing with a minor injury to his throwing hand, completed 20 of his 29 pass attempts for 157 yards and one touchdown, his highest completion […]

Geno Smith is Missing One of His Weapons, Risky Start in Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith takes on the New York Giants at home in Week 17, but he will be without his top target, tight end Brock Bowers (knee), who was placed on IR after Week 16. Smith managed to complete 16 of his 23 pass attempts for 201 yards for two touchdowns against […]

Premium: NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 17

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This article will help you identify players to include in your cash game lineup, enabling you to save money and allocate it to premium options. Remember […]

Jordan Love Ruled Out with Concussion for Saturday's Contest

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens due to a concussion. Love sustained this concussion during their loss to the Bears last week and will need additional time ot pass through the league's protocol. While the second-stringer Malik […]

Bo Nix Posts Another Clutch Performance in 20-13 Win

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had another clutch showing in their 20-13 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17. Nix had a mediocre day through the air, completing 26 of 38 pass attempts for 182 yards with one touchdown and one interception, but elevated his overall fantasy day with a new season high […]

Josh Allen Good to Go for Sunday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (foot), who has been trending in the right direction with a foot injury, was a full participant during Friday's practice and carries no injury designation into a Week 17 matchup with the defending champion Eagles. Allen was seen receiving attention during the Bills' Week 16 win over the Browns, but […]

Baker Mayfield Has Low-End QB1 Appeal for Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has given fantasy managers some lackluster performances during the second half of the season. Over his last six games, Mayfield has only surpassed 200 passing yards in a single game once. Mayfield has also only thrown for multiple touchdowns once during that span. It has been a struggle lately […]

Week 17 NFL DFS Picks - Top Value Plays, Sleepers & Stacking Tips (2025)

The shallow Week 17 slate is headlined by a high-octane showdown between the Bengals and Cardinals that boasts a slate-high 51-point total. Despite both teams being out of playoff contention, the passing volume remains elite as Jacoby Brissett leads the NFL in air yards since taking over the Arizona offense. On the other side, Joe […]

Josh Allen Trending Toward Playing Vs. Philly

According to head coach Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (foot) will play in Sunday's home matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Allen suffered a foot injury in Week 16's 23-20 win over the Browns. Despite not missing any time on the field during the game because of it, the fantasy stalwart has been a […]

Jordan Love a Risky Stream if Active

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder, concussion) carries a bit of extra risk for this Saturday's outing with the visiting Baltimore Ravens if he's active. Love could only log limited practices this week, leading up to his game with Baltimore after dealing with a few injuries suffered in last Saturday's loss to the Bears. […]

Week 17 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2025)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our wonderful RotoBaller readers! Thank you for taking the time to give this DFS read some attention, and hopefully you've been able to pad your bank account a little in the process! This week we have an abbreviated nine-game NFL slate with multiple games happening on Thursday and […]

Tyler Huntley Holding Low-End QB2 Value Vs. Packers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley looks to be in line to start against the Green Bay Packers after Lamar Jackson (back) received a doubtful status on the injury report. The former Pro-Bowler took over for Jackson after he suffered a back contusion in their Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots. Huntley posted 65 […]

Jacoby Brissett in the QB1 Ranks for Week 17

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett enters Week 17 as a QB1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who allow the fourth most fantasy points to quarterbacks on the season. Week 16 was underwhelming for Brissett, as he threw for only 203 yards and one touchdown with an interception. Before Week 16, Brissett had finished as a QB12 […]

Justin Herbert Faces Elite Houston Defense, A Risky Start in Championship Week

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert enters Week 17 fresh off a massive 300-yard, three-touchdown performance against the Dallas Cowboys, but fantasy managers should prepare for a steeper climb this Saturday. While Herbert thrived behind a clean pocket last week, he now faces a Houston Texans unit that ranks first in EPA/Pass and second in […]

Brock Purdy Value on the Rise After Massive Week 16 Game

San Francisco starting quarterback Brock Purdy tore up the Indianapolis Colts' defense on Monday Night Football to put a bow on Week 16, and now enters Week 17 ranking as a mid-tier QB1 in the final weekend for some fantasy managers in the fantasy playoffs. Week 16 was his best game of the season; he […]

C.J. Stroud Is a Strong QB2 in Week 17

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is in a tough matchup on Saturday afternoon against the Chargers, but he has shown enough momentum to still be a strong option in two-QB formats or in deep leagues this week. Stroud only threw for 187 yards and a touchdown last week in a narrow win over the Raiders, […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

The hard part is over. Now, it's up to the fantasy football gods. The grind you underwent to clinch a spot in the fantasy championship proved to be well worth the time. One more week of managerial decisions could lead to a trophy, but a bit of bad luck could make it all for naught. […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 17 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 17 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 17 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 17 lineup decisions for players like Michael Carter, Mike Evans, Rhamondre Stevenson, and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 17 Targets and Avoids

Happy holidays to all of you reading this season! We've got two short weeks left for anybody left in survivor pools, so with that, welcome in to NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 17! The long season may be coming to a close, but the work is far from over, as with 16 teams (or more) […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Slate (12/27/25)

DFS has been even more of a slippery slope this year, with it becoming even more trendy to quit before "meaningless" bowl games. Where else can you win a trophy full of piping hot baked beans or soak your coach with iced coffee? Those are just two of the things that you don't see every […]

NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 17 Football (2025)

Week 16 featured quite a few backups playing big roles around the league. Gardner Minshew and eventually, Chris Oladokun led the way for the Chiefs, Brady Cook continued to start for the Jets, Quinn Ewers earned his first start in Miami, and Tyler Huntley made an appearance in Baltimore. Despite all the backups around the league, […]

Malik Willis Carrying Questionable Tag for Week 17 Tilt

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Willis joins the top option on the depth chart, Jordan Love (concussion, shoulder), on the final injury report as both QBs carry a questionable tag into the weekend. Willis replaced Love during last Saturday's loss to the […]

Jordan Love Questionable for Saturday's Contest

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder/concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Love was forced from their Week 16 contest due to a concussion, but also carries an injury designation related to his left shoulder. In addition, the team's No. 2 QB, Malik Willis (shoulder/illness), is also listed as […]

Lamar Jackson Listed as Doubtful for Week 17

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Green Bay Packers. Jackson exited their Week 16 contest with a back injury and was unable to participate in this week's practices. While the Ravens have not officially ruled out their star QB, he appears to be facing an uphill […]

Trevor Lawrence in Prime Spot Vs. Vulnerable Colts' Pass D

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been superb in the back half of the season, and there's reason to believe he'll keep the good times rolling against the hosting Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. The Clemson product has been on a tear over the last month. Since Week 13, he's averaging a robust 270.5 passing yards […]

Matthew Stafford Remains a High-End QB1

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off one of his best performances of the season in last Thursday's 38-37 shootout with the Seahawks, and remains a high-end fantasy option moving forward. Stafford tossed three touchdowns across 457 yards in Week 16's defeat. The yardage total was a career-high, and it was the eighth […]

Philip Rivers Carries Streaming Upside for Fantasy Championships

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has entered streaming territory ahead of his Week 17 tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite not appearing in an NFL game since the 2020 season, the 44-year-old has looked quite comfortable in the Indianapolis offense and has flashed solid upside for fantasy. In his season debut in Week 15, Rivers […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs Rankings Week 17 - Terry McLaurin, Parker Washington, Tetairoa McMillan, Kenneth Walker, Bucky Irving, Taysom Hill, Rhamondre Stevenson, Rico Dowdle

If there was ever a time to ace your lineups calls, it's this week! Everything is on the line if you're in the title game, and we're here to help you win a championship with our fantasy football playoffs rankings for Week 17 at all positions. In the rankings below, you will see where key […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs QB Rankings - Week 17

Let's go win that fantasy football title! Making the right call at QB has never been more important, so we're here to help you with our fantasy football playoffs quarterback rankings for Week 17. In these championship round rankings, you will see where signal-callers like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are fighting for a championship, congratulations. I know the job is not finished yet, but the rest of your league, minus your opponent, wishes they could be in your position! We have a lot of injuries to navigate, so there are pivot options for those in need. Before we get to that, I […]