Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 17 Early Updates

The moment we have all been waiting for is here! It's time to compete for your league's championship. Let us help with our Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. To see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Rhamondre Stevenson, RJ Harvey, Zach Charbonnet, Brian Thomas Jr., DeVonta Smith, Chris Godwin Jr., […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 17 Early Updates

Having a pair of productive running backs can carry your team to the championship victory, and knowing who to start is key. We're here to guide your start-sit calls with our Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Below, find out where ball carriers such as Rhamondre Stevenson, Tony Pollard, Michael Carter, Tyrone […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 17 Early Updates

One week of fantasy football action remains, and it's time to crown a champion! You're in the big game, so you might as well win it! We're here to help with our Week 17 fantasy football rankings for all positions. Ahead of the all-important Week 17 slate, check out where key start-sit options such as […]

Isiah Pacheco Back in the Lead in the Chiefs' Backfield

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco took back over as the lead back for the Chiefs this week, stepping in ahead of veteran Kareem Hunt and taking eight carries for 34 yards while adding six catches for 41 yards in the team's loss to the Titans last week. Pacheco could be in for a […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2025)

Congratulations on making it this far. We aren’t done yet. With fantasy championships in the balance this week, fantasy managers have less room for error than ever before. Last week, Ashton Jeanty rewarded owners for keeping the faith with a 31.8-point performance against the Houston Texans. Meanwhile, Kenneth Gainwell has his fifth 16-plus point performance […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 17

Welcome to Championship Week. Since there are no more fantasy football games after this final week, the waiver wire rules are different from what they've been compared to the rest of the season. All those handcuffs that we've been holding just in case the starter got hurt, well, if the starter isn't hurt, those handcuffs […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17 (2025)

For many of you, this is the moment you've been waiting for, what you've been building up to since starting that draft prep. Whether you've got some money to blow or simply $0 bid prioritization to line up, we're here for you. Let's secure our place in history together with our famous waiver wire pickups […]

Evan Hull Worth Avoiding on the Waiver Wire in Week 17?

New Orleans Saints running back Evan Hull is coming off a very disappointing performance against the New York Jets. As a result, he can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 17 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Although there had been some speculation that Hull would lead New Orleans' backfield […]

Jordan James Active for NFL Debut Over Isaac Guerendo

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James is active for Monday's Week 16 contest against the Indianapolis Colts and is on track to make his NFL debut. The rookie had previously been a healthy scratch, but he's getting a chance to play on primetime television, perhaps in a mix of special teams and offensive depth […]

Vikings Estimate Aaron Jones Sr. as Limited Participant on Monday

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice report. The Vikings conducted a walk-through on Monday, so this designation is based on an estimation from the team. Jones and fellow running back Jordan Mason (ankle) both exited during the first quarter of Sunday's win over the […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 17)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) has been on the shelf since suffering this injury during their Week 12 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Since then, the veteran RB has yet to return to practice and is facing an uphill battle to return to action this season. Will Kamara play again this season? […]

Jordan Mason a Non-Participant as Vikings Prepare for Week 17

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report. The Vikings conducted a walk-through on Monday, so this designation is based on an estimation from the team. Both Mason and Aaron Jones exited during the first quarter of Sunday's win over the New York Giants, but Jones returned […]

Is Omarion Hampton Taking Over the Chargers Backfield at the Perfect Time?

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton delivered in the team's 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys, rushing 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown while averaging an impressive 5.3 yards per carry. Hampton handled 62% of the team's rushing attempts, especially after Kimani Vidal exited with a neck injury, and consistently showed […]

Kimani Vidal Considered Day-to-Day With Neck Strain

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal was diagnosed with a neck strain and is considered day-to-day after an MRI, according to Ian Rapoport. Vidal left Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys early in the fourth quarter. Before his exit, Vidal had five carries for 11 rushing yards. The Chargers leaned on rookie Omarion Hampton […]

Audric Estime Fighting for Carries in Crowded Saints Backfield

New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime had a season high in touches on Sunday against the New York Jets. The 22-year-old had five carries for 19 yards, along with three catches for 17 yards on four targets. Estime was projected to be the lead back for the Saints with Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal […]

Dynasty Rankings Risers/Fallers and Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart (December Updates)

Sleigh bells are ringing, and the Dynasty Market Report is once again in fall swing with plenty of movement involving the names you know, as well as some secondary options who are positioning themselves for larger roles in the future. This isn’t your usual holiday “Naughty or Nice” list, but it carries that spirit as […]

Is Nick Chubb Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (ribs) was back on the field Sunday during Houston's 23-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 29-year-old had six carries for 33 yards and had one catch for nine yards. Despite rookie running back Woody Marks (ankle) being ruled out, Chubb's workload was limited as Jawhar Jordan led […]

Chuba Hubbard Had a Quiet Outing In Week 16

Chuba Hubbard had another quiet outing in the Carolina Panthers' 23-20 win against the Buccaneers. The Carolina RB had six carries for 27 yards while also adding one reception for seven yards. Hubbard finished the game with 4.4 PPR points, his lowest fantasy total since Week 11. Rico Dowdle also outperformed Hubbard with 43 scrimmage […]

RJ Harvey Explodes for Most Efficient Day Yet Against in Week 16

Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey turned in the most efficient game of his season in the Week 16 34-20 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harvey had a stellar day with several explosive plays, leading to seven rushes for 50 yards and a touchdown, adding four catches on five targets for 71 receiving yards. […]

Rico Dowdle Registers 43 Scrimmage Yards In Week 16

Rico Dowdle had nine carries for 29 yards in the Panthers' 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16. The Carolina RB also added four receptions for 14 receiving yards, totaling 8.3 PPR points. Dowdle has cooled off in the last four starts, averaging 10.5 PPR points per game during that span. For […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Play for Fantasy Despite RBBC

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt saw a decreased workload in Week 16 with the return of teammate Chris Rodriguez Jr., but was still productive, scoring his second touchdown in as many games. Croskey-Merritt toted the rock just eight times (25 yards) in Washington's 29-18 loss to the Eagles on Saturday -- ten fewer carries […]

Tyjae Spears Carving Out Role in Titans' Pass Attack

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears notched his best outing of the 2025 season in Sunday's 26-9 home win against the Kansas City Chiefs, totaling 105 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. Spears' 18 touches in Week 16 are the most he'd handled all campaign, and it marked the fourth time in his last six appearances […]

Raheim Sanders Ascending Backfield Pecking Order

Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders projects to garner a considerable workload over the season's remaining few weeks after teammate Quinshon Judkins (leg, knee) went down with a severe injury in Week 16. Judkins suffered a gruesome lower-leg injury during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the visiting Buffalo Bills. In his stead, Sanders and backfield mate […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Saves Week 16 Production with Monster Receiving Day

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a miserable day as a rusher in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording just two rushing yards on seven attempts. However, the 23-year-old saved his production with his work out of the backfield as a receiver, hauling in 10 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on […]

Top Players To Cut for Week 17 Lineups - Quinshon Judkins, Lamar Jackson, Rashee Rice, Jayden Reed, Jordan Mason, Dalton Kincaid, Woody Marks, Ricky Pearsall, Colby Parkinson

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. In Week 15 of the NFL season, managers saw several players continue to lose fantasy value, including Oronde Gadsden II, Kayshon Boutte, Jayden Reed, Xavier Worthy, and Audric Estime. In addition, over the past week, several players […]

Samaje Perine Offers Standalone Value with Built-In Upside

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine remains an appealing deep league option despite playing second fiddle to lead rusher Chase Brown in the team's ground attack. Perine posted another solid outing in Cincinnati's 45-21 thrashing of the Miami Dolphins, racking up 25 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries, and another 16 more on […]

Dylan Sampson Slated for RB1 Duties with Judkins Shelved

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson (hand) is poised to handle a starting role moving forward following the injury to teammate Quinshon Judkins (leg, knee) in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Sampson has been inactive over the past two weeks due to calf and hand issues -- the latter of which kept him […]

Jawhar Jordan Set Up for Sustained Success in Houston?

Despite spending most of the season off his team's active roster, Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan has emerged as a major contributor over the last two weeks. With Texans RB1 Woody Marks (ankle) battling an ankle injury, Jordan has recorded 188 scrimmage yards on 37 touches over his past two games. Despite veteran back […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Could See Starting Opportunity in New England

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has seen his workload fall off in recent weeks, as he's recorded double-digit carries in just one game since Week 8. However, Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (head) was forced to leave New England's Week 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens early after suffering a head injury, […]

Kyle Monangai is a Must-Add Running Back Heading into Week 17

Dating back to Week 10, Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai has recorded double-digit touches in six straight games. While the 23-year-old remains stuck in a backfield time share with veteran running back D'Andre Swift, the Bears have shown a willingness to force-feed the ball to both players every week. Monangai has rewarded his team […]