Kerryon Johnson An RB3 In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson returned to action in Week 16 even with the Lions playoff hopes non-existent. Johnson did post a solid 4.2 YPC in the game but was otherwise a non-factor for most of the afternoon. A negative game script could affect Johnson in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers, but […]

Latavius Murray A Good Flex Play In Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray has a great matchup on hand against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Murray has seen at least nine touches in the last three games after seeing seven and four in Weeks 12 and 13, respectively. Carolina has allowed two opposing backs to exceed 50 scrimmage yards in […]

Alvin Kamara A Great Option In All Formats Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara gets a great matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Kamara busted out of his touchdown slump in a big way last week, with 110 scrimmage yards and two scores, including a 40-yard run. The 24-year-old is set up nicely against the 31st-ranked run defense of the […]

Week 17 Watch List: Fantasy Football Auditions for 2020?

If you're lucky enough to play in a reasonable league that does not schedule its championship during Week 17, then you obviously don't have to worry about players' fantasy impact for the rest of this year. However, you should now be in advanced scouting mode. This is especially true if you are a dynasty or […]

Jamaal Williams Won't Play Against Lions

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back Jamaal Williams (shoulder) will not play in Week 17 against the Lions. The Packers will give Williams a rest with a playoff spot already locked up. The team will still be playing for a potential first-round bye this week, though, so expect the Packers […]

Mark Ingram Officially Ruled Out

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) has officially been ruled out for Week 17 against the Steelers. Ingram suffered a calf strain in Week 16, and he'll be rested until the Divisional Round of the playoffs. With the Ravens resting most of their starters in a meaningless game for them, Gus Edwards and Justice […]

Seattle RB Outlooks: DFS, Seasonal and Dynasty Perspectives

It’s fine, RotoBallers. You can admit you did it. Some of us already have. In fact, I’m doing it now (and loving it). I’m of course referring to looking at the Sunday Night Showdown on DraftKings to see where Marshawn Lynch is priced. As soon as he signed with the Seahawks to finish out their […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week 17 fantasy football lineup rankings for those who are unfortunately playing in a Week 17 Super Bowl matchup. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on […]

James Conner Out Against Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (quadriceps) will not play in the 2019 regular season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced on Friday. Conner went down with the leg injury against the Jets last Sunday and will cede the starting role to Benny Snell Jr., who rushed for just 14 yards on seven […]

Kareem Hunt a Solid Flex in Season Finale

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt can be treated as a solid flex option in his team's season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Hunt has been utilized extensively in the passing game by Cleveland this season, averaging 4.9 receptions on 5.9 targets over his seven games with the Browns. The Bengals have been […]

Tevin Coleman Barely Scratches Fantasy Relevance

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman remains a risky flex in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Coleman has mustered barely over four touches per game since Week 13 and has not factored into the passing game (one catch). Coleman managed 72 scrimmage yards in Week 10 against the Seahawks and draws a favorable […]

Benny Snell Jr. Could See Increased Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. may wind up serving as the full-time back if James Conner (quad) is unable to go. Conner has missed practice all week after toting just six carries a week ago, before going down with the injury. However, in Snell's seven carries against the Jets, he rushed for just […]

Nick Chubb an RB1 in Finale

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb sets up as a solid RB1 in his season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have struggled to stop the run this season, ranking 28th in DVOA and allowing the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the running back position. Chubb racked up 106 rushing yards on just […]

Matt Breida Hoping To Re-Emerge

Despite being healthy, San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida did not play a single snap in Week 16. He’ll look to resurface in Week 17 against a shaky Seattle Seahawks rush defense. Head coach Kyle Shanahan cited game flow and insisted Breida was not benched nor injured, but his volatile playing time makes him […]

Jordan Wilkins Ruled Out Against Jaguars

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Jaguars. The 25-year-old second-year back will finish with just 51 carries for 307 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games for the Colts. He caught just seven passes for 43 yards. Marlon Mack remains the workhorse for this run-first […]

Raheem Mostert Remains The Man

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has not relinquished control of the backfield since taking over in Week 13 and will be a steady RB2 in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Mostert out-touched other Niners backs by a 11-8 margin last Saturday and will draw a soft Seahawks rush defense ranked 26th by […]

Leonard Fournette, Dede Westbrook, Gardner Minshew Questionable

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (neck), wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) and rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Colts. All three players got in practice time this week, but Fournette didn't practice the last two days. In a meaningless Week 17 contest, the Jaguars […]

Running Back Start/Sit Advice - Week 17

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the running back position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit among those in RB3 or flex consideration. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

Alexander Mattison Questionable Against Bears

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 17 against the Bears. Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has already been ruled out with the Vikings already locked into the No. 6 seed for the playoffs. If Mattison returns, he'd likely split the workload with both Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah, making […]

Dalvin Cook Ruled Out Against Bears

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Bears. Linebacker Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) has also been ruled out, and the Vikings are expected to rest quarterback Kirk Cousins and other starters because they're already locked into the six seed for the NFC playoffs. With Alexander Mattison a […]

Josh Jacobs Not Expected To Play Against Broncos

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder), who underwent surgery for a skin infection this week, is not expected to play in Week 17 against the Broncos, according to a source. The impressive rookie will likely end his first season in the NFL with an impressive 1,150 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 242 […]

Le'Veon Bell Looks To Finish Strong

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell has had a disappointing first season in New York but will look to finish strong vs the Bills on Sunday. Bell's 3.3 yards per carry is the lowest of his career and his rushing total is all but certain to be the lowest mark of his career, with […]

Saquon Barkley In Tough Spot On Sunday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley might see his streak of strong games come to an end on Sunday when the Giants take on the Eagles. Philadelphia's defense ranks 7th in PPR points allowed to the running backs over the last six weeks, and Barkley only saw four targets last week in Daniel Jones' […]

Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins, Other Starters Not Expected To Play

The Minnesota Vikings are planning to treat the Week 17 game against the Bears a a mini bye week, as they are already locked into the NFC's No. 6 seed. The plan is for running back Dalvin Cook, quarterback Kirk Cousins, linebacker Eric Kendricks and other starters to rest, according to a source. That means […]

Falcons Will Keep Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff

Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur M. Blank announced that head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff will be retained into the 2020 season. Additionally, Raheem Morris has been named the defensive coordinator, effective at the end of the 2019 season. Since moving back to defensive duties midway through this season, the Falcons […]

Jordan Howard Good To Go Against Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) has been cleared for Week 17 against the Giants and is "good to go," according to head coach Doug Pederson. Howard has been out since Nov. 3 against the Bears, a span of six games. As a result, his workload will be monitored and he'll be the No. […]

Chris Thompson Not A Safe Week 17 Play

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson has not been operating in the pass-catching role that once made him a valuable fantasy play in PPR formats, and now he's run out of time for the 2019 season. Thompson has seen just 17 targets in four games since returning from injury in the first week of December, […]

Adrian Peterson A Volume-Based Fantasy Play

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will look to close out the 2019 season on a high note against the Cowboys in Week 17. The veteran has scored a touchdown in four straight games, and has routinely seen a touch count well into double digits when he's been the lead running back for the Redskins. […]

Benny Snell Jr. (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell Jr. had a team-high seven carries in Week 16 against the Jets and could lead the way for the backfield again in Week 17 with James Conner (hip)out. Conner has officially been ruled out for the […]

Peyton Barber Not A Recommended Week 17 Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber was a non-factor in Week 16 even with Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) out of the lineup. It was the Ronald Jones II show with the Bucs top receiving options missing, and that doesn't bode well for Barber's Week 17 outlook. The Bucs will play the […]