Derek Carr Throws For Season-High Yardage In Loss

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 29 of 46 passes for 391 yards as the team fell to the Broncos 16-15 in their season finale. The veteran connected with Hunter Renfrow with seven seconds left for their only score of the game, but disappointingly missed the two-point attempt to seal the victory. Carr wrapped up […]

Carson Wentz Leads Philly Into the Playoffs

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz managed his team to an NFC East title and a trip to the playoffs. Wentz completed 23 of his 40 pass attempts for 289 yards and a touchdown. He added 15 yards on the ground on three carries. Wentz played better than his fantasy stats showed, allowing Boston Scott to […]

Kyle Allen Throws For 295 Yards

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen finished with 295 yards and an interception on 25-for-41 passing during the loss to the Saints in Week 17. After rookie quarterback Will Grier exited the game in the second quarter after suffering a foot injury, Allen took over but wasn't able to get anything going. The 23-year-old had flashes […]

Drew Brees Tosses Three Touchdowns Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 19 of 30 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-10 blowout of the Carolina Panthers. Brees only threw 30 passes- thanks to a 35-0 halftime lead- but stayed hot, as it's his fourth game in a row with at least three scores and 250 yards. […]

Patrick Mahomes is Held in Check by Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fairly quiet in the 31-21 victory over the Chargers in Week 17. He completed 16 of 25 passing attempts for 174 passing yards and one touchdown with one interception. The Chiefs clinched a first-round bye with the victory, but running back Damien Williams was a huge reason why. […]

Mitch Trubisky Drives Bears To .500 Season

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 26 of 37 passes for 207 yards in the Bears 21-19 victory over the Vikings in Week 17. It has been a disastrous sophomore season for Trubisky but the signal caller drove the team down the field in the final minutes for a game-winning field goal. After showing glimpses […]

Andy Dalton Accounts For Two Scores In Win

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton threw for 190 yards and a touchdown on 16-for-28 passing during the win over the Browns in Week 17. He also threw an interception, while adding eight carries for 10 yards and another score. After tossing four picks against the Patriots in Week 15, the veteran finished out the season […]

Sean Mannion Unspectacular In Defeat

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion was 12-for-21 passing for 126 yards and two interceptions in a 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Mannion, making his second career start, wasn't asked to do much as the Vikings employed a run-heavy scheme with Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah. His two interceptions, subpar completion rate, […]

Sam Darnold Unimpressive In Finale

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold completed 23 of 36 passes for 199 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a win over the Bills Sunday. Darnold did what he had to do to secure a sloppy win in rainy conditions with Buffalo resting several starters, but did not inspire confidence he'll be a […]

Tom Brady Passes For Two Touchdowns In Week 17

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 16 of 29 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots shocking 27-24 loss to the Dolphins. Brady surpassed quarterback Peyton Manning for second on the all-time list for career touchdown passes but the offense, once again, sputtered at times. The Patriots blew their […]

Matt Barkley Struggles In Relief

Buffalo Bills quarterback Matt Barkley struggled in relief of Josh Allen on Sunday, completing 18 of 35 passes for 232 yards and two interceptions in a 13-6 loss to the Jets. Barkley announced himself to Bills fans last year by trouncing the Jets when Allen was out with an injury. He didn’t make the same […]

Josh Allen Plays Two Drives

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen played only two series on Sunday, completing three of five passes for five yards. Sean McDermott said all week that he wanted Josh Allen to go through a normal week of preparation and routine as the second-year player gets ready for his first playoff game. Nothing to see here.

Baker Mayfield Throws Three TDs in Finale

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 12 of 27 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 33-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He also added four rushes for 29 yards in the contest. The outing caps off what was a disappointing season both for Mayfield and the team. […]

Tyron Smith Inactive Against Redskins

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (back) is officially inactive for Week 17 against the Redskins. This must-win game for the Cowboys is still very winnable against a poor Redskins team missing their entire starting secondary, but Smith's absence is a big loss for this offensive line and for quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott had a […]

Kyler Murray Active, Charles Clay Out For Week 17

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) is active for Week 17 against the Rams, while tight end Charles Clay (calf) is inactive. Murray was a game-time decision, but he'll suit up for the final game of his rookie season. The first overall pick has been up and down in his first season, but overall […]

Dede Westbrook, Gardner Minshew Active In Week 17

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) and quarterback Gardner Minshew (shoulder) are both active for Week 17 against the Colts. Running back Leonard Fournette (neck) and cornerback A.J. Bouye (wrist) have been officially ruled out. Westbrook's fantasy upside is limited with both D.J. Chark and Chris Conley commanding targets in this run-first offense, […]

Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins Active Against Titans

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (back) and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (illness) are both active for Week 17 against the Titans. Both players were in danger of being rested ahead of wild-card weekend, but they will be active for the start of this game. That doesn't mean they won't be moved to the bench at […]

Freddie Kitchens On His Way Out Of Cleveland?

The Cleveland Browns have been doing due diligence and making calls on potential new head coaches for 2020, which is a bad sign for current head coach Freddie Kitchens. The Browns have flopped in 2019 in Kitchens' first year as the top dog in Cleveland. They are 6-9 and in third place in the AFC […]

Jason Garrett Likely To Be Dismissed

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to move on from long-time head coach Jason Garrett in the event they are eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17. If Garrett is fired, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule and former Panthers head coach Ron Rivera are expected to be candidates in Dallas. Garrett has […]

Kyler Murray Expected To Play Sunday

The Arizona Cardinals are planning for rookie quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring), who is a game-time decision for Week 17 against the Rams, to play on Sunday, according to sources. The only way that Murray will be ruled out is if his hamstring bothers him during pregame warmups. It's good news for anyone that was counting […]

Tyron Smith Not Expected To Play Against Redskins

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (back), who missed three days of practice with a back injury this week, is not expected to play in Week 17's must-win game against the Redskins, according to sources. Smith will test his back in pre-game warmups. Smith's absence wouldn't be a death sentence against Washington, but it'd certainly […]

Alexander Mattison Inactive, Kirk Cousins Active

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is inactive for Week 17 against the Bears. Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be active for the start of the game. With both Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Mattison out, it should be Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah sharing the backfield duties against Chicago in this meaningless game. Abdullah […]

Jameis Winston Active Against Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (thumb) is officially active for Week 17 against the Falcons. Winston has been playing through a fractured thumb the last two weeks, but he'll be fine to close out the season against Atlanta. The leader in passing yards through 16 weeks, Winston also leads the NFL in interceptions, so […]

A.J. McCarron Expected To Start Week 17

Houston Texans quarterback A.J. McCarron is expected to start on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans are locked into playing on Wildcard Weekend no matter what happens in Week 17, so it looks like head coach Bill O'Brien is going to play it safe with his key players. McCarron's a solid NFL backup quarterback, […]

Updated Week 17 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 17 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: The Bills are resting key starters including Devin Singletary, Cole Beasley, John Brown. Deshaun Watson is expected to backup A.J. McCarron in Week 17 to rest. DeAndre […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 17

Welcome to our Week 17 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 17

Hi RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for Week 17! This is annually one of the most interesting weeks of the season due to each team's varying motivations and positions in the playoff picture. This year is no different, as we will see a couple of teams resting or gearing back their starters because they've […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 17 - Daily Fantasy Football

Week 17 has historically been one of the most confusing, unpredictable, and chaotic times as it pertains to building DFS lineups. With some teams having already locked up their places in the postseason, some players may not see as much action or even see the field altogether. Other teams, however, have one final shot at […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets and Avoids

The Raiders (+7.5) and Cardinals (+8) scored the biggest upsets of Week 16. Oakland beat the Chargers and Arizona handled Seattle. The Packers (+4.5), Jets (+3), Eagles (+2.5), and Dolphins (+1.5) also won in smaller upsets. Week 17 is upon us and if you’ve made it this far in your survivor or loser survivor pool, it’s […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 17

Welcome to Week 17, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football playoffs. It is with mixed feelings that I greet you this week, as I am glad you made it to your league Super Bowl. But I also honestly angry […]