Javonte Williams to be Game-Time Decision in Week 18?

It will be a close call for whether Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (neck, shoulder) plays in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Williams is battling a neck/shoulder injury that he originally injured back in Week 15, and the Cowboys may […]

Premium: NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 18

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 […]

Isaiah Davis Ruled Out for Week 18

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Friday that running back Isaiah Davis (concussion) will not play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday versus the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Breece Hall (knee) is trending towards being a game-time decision this weekend, so the Jets could be down to Kene Nwangwu and Khalil […]

Chase Brown Will Play in Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (illness) returned to practice on Friday and will play on Sunday in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Cleveland Browns, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. Brown's availability for this weekend was in question after he missed the first two practices of the week due to illness. […]

De'Von Achane's Status Still Up in the Air

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) will not practice on Friday, and head coach Mike McDaniel said "typically guys who don't practice Friday don't play," but Achane's status for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival New England Patriots on Sunday is still to be determined, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. The 24-year-old […]

Breece Hall to be Evaluated Before Sunday's Game

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) will be limited in practice again on Friday and will be evaluated before Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. With Isaiah Davis (concussion) not expected to play, the team's only other RBs are Kene Nwangwu and Khalil […]

Evan Hull Strictly a Handcuff Ahead of Week 18

New Orleans Saints running back Evan Hull did not see an increase in touches during the team's 34-26 victory against the Titans, instead playing well behind teammate Audric Estime in the backfield hierarchy. New Orleans hasn't had a healthy ground game in some time now, as they've dealt with injuries to Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Facing Reduced Role in Washington?

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been a productive player across 12 games this season, recording 435 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 96 carries. However, the 25-year-old has been in-and-out of his team's lineup in recent weeks, missing Week 15 with a groin injury and Week 17 with an illness. In his […]

Raheim Sanders Limited By Backfield Committee in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders has seen an increased role in recent weeks after Browns RB1 Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) suffered season-ending lower leg injuries in Week 16. After Judkins went down, Sanders recorded 11 carries for 42 yards and looked like the team's lead back for the remainder of Week 16. However, Browns […]

2026 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 400 Players - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ashton Jeanty, George Pickens, Trey McBride, Justin Jefferson, RJ Harvey, Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III

The regular fantasy football season is over, but dynasty leagues never sleep. The offseason is often the busiest time for start-up drafts or buying and selling veterans in existing leagues. Below, you will find our updated 2026 fantasy football dynasty rankings to guide your decisions. In the rankings table below, check out where big-name dynasty assets […]

Michael Carter Not a Great Fantasy Option in Split Backfield

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter disappointed fantasy managers in Week 17 with only seven carries for 29 yards (4.1 YPC) in Sunday's 37-14 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Carter also added two catches for 14 yards on four targets. In a smash match-up, Carter and the Cardinals' offense came out flat. The Cardinals […]

Super Saturday Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em (Week 18) - Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, Mike Evans, Rico Dowdle, Tetairoa McMillan, Ricky Pearsall, George Kittle, Kenneth Walker III, more

There will be two games played on Saturday in Week 18. The first game is between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot. If the Panthers win, they clinch the NFC South. If the Buccaneers win, they will also need a Saints win over the Falcons to […]

NFL Inactives Week 18 (Updated): Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing (2025)

The 2025 fantasy football season has reached the final week. While most leagues may have needed in Week 17, some leagues and DFS tournaments will continue during the final week of the regular season. However, in Week 18, with many teams locked into playoff spots, some high-end players could be given time to rest and […]

NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig (Saturday 1/3/25)

For the final week of the NFL regular season, the league has flexed two very important games to Saturday, giving us a pretty great two-game slate where we can be assured that all teams involved will be giving max effort and playing their starters for the duration. The Bucs and Panthers will be battling for […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! This is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games. We will offer an in-depth analysis of every player in every game. The rule of thumb for Week 18 fantasy football championships is to start players who […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Week 18 Main Slate (2025)

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! I hope 2025 brought you some fantasy championships and even more DFS wins, and that 2026 will be even more lucrative. We've finally reached the end of the NFL Regular Season, and Week 18 can be soul-sucking if you don't know how to attack it. The first (and most important) thing […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 18)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) hasn't played a down of football since Week 13. In Week 12, early in the contest, he suffered a knee injury that had him pulled from the game. Kamara hasn't had a great season. Though he was seen as a safe pick around the fifth and […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

For some teams, Week 18 is like the preseason. For others, it's win or go home. That's why most fantasy leagues end their season in Week 17. If you're still playing, however, we have you covered. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint, for Week […]

NFL DFS Picks for DraftKings: Saturday 1/3/2026 - Daily Fantasy Football

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! The New Year is upon us, and we have one final week of regular-season football. Luckily for us, we got a slate that actually matters to all four teams. No one should be resting any starters or throwing the game away for a better draft pick. There is a lot at stake, […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Friday Slate (1/2/26)

This is the last day of regular bowl games. After today, only the College Football Playoff semifinals and National Championship remain. Where did this season go? It has been a fun ride, and I'm not going to leave you hanging on the last day of classic DFS for the 2025 season! We have a Texas […]

De'Von Achane Misses Second Straight Practice on Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) missed a second straight practice on Thursday due to a shoulder injury, per the team's official website. Achane is firmly up in the air to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots, unless he can return to the practice field […]

Kimani Vidal Upgrades to Full Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (neck) upgraded to a full practice session on Thursday. Vidal started the week with a limited showing in practice on Wednesday. A full session on Thursday suggests that he's ready to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in Denver against the division-rival Broncos. Meanwhile, rookie […]

Omarion Hampton Misses Another Practice on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Hampton spent time on Injured Reserve earlier this year after fracturing his ankle. The 22-year-old hasn't had a setback that we know of, so this could just be the Chargers being cautious as they […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared to Play in Week 18

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) was removed from the Week 18 injury report on Thursday and will play on Saturday night against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. McCaffrey has dealt with a bit of back stiffness in the final month of the regular […]

Blake Corum Working Off to the Side on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (ankle) was seen working off to the side during the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Corum sprained his ankle in the second quarter of Monday night's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and never returned. The 25-year-old did not […]

Alvin Kamara Misses Practice Again on Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) remained sidelined from his team's practice on Thursday, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Kamara has missed five consecutive games after suffering a sprained MCL in Week 12 and appears unlikely to return for the team's Week 18 finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Across 11 games before getting […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Returns to Full Practice

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness) was able to practice in full on Thursday after he was held out due to illness on Wednesday. Croskey-Merritt had his second 100-yard game and two rushing touchdowns in last week's Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. out due to illness. Rodriguez […]

NFL Week 18 Motivation Index for Every Team

Week 18 is consistently the most unique slate of the NFL season. Motivations can vary wildly, as some teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs or battling for seeding, while other squads are either already locked into postseason spots or focusing on draft position. A team's level of motivation can also include contract […]

Chase Brown Not Seen on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (illness) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday due to an illness, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. It's the second straight day of practice that Brown has missed this week, leaving fantasy managers to wonder if he'll play in the Week […]

Kareem Hunt in Danger of Missing Week 18?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (illness) has yet to practice this week due to an illness after not practicing again on Thursday, according to Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick. Hunt, who has ceded more backfield work to Isiah Pacheco in recent weeks, could be in danger of missing the Week 18 regular-season finale this […]