Pierre Strong Jr. Rolls Up 65 Rushing Yards In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. carried the ball 14 times for 65 yards and failed to corral his lone target in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. With the Browns opting to rest several key veterans in the game, Strong got the start and wound up posting career highs […]

Kareem Hunt Catches One Pass In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt caught his lone target for a five-yard gain in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Hunt and Jerome Ford were both very lightly used as the Browns opted to rest several key players ahead of their Wild Card showdown against the Houston Texans next week. […]

Jerome Ford Sees Five Touches In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball three times for six yards and added two catches for 26 yards in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Ford did not start but he wound up seeing a handful of touches in a final tuneup before the Browns head to Houston […]

Derrick Henry Rips Off 153 Rushing Yards In Season Finale

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed 19 times for 153 yards and a touchdown in the Week 18 upset win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was Henry's highest rushing total of the year, and his 8.1 yards per carry was his highest clip since December of the 2020 season. It was an excellent performance […]

Luke Musgrave, Emanuel Wilson Officially Back For Week 18

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney) and running back Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) are active for Week 18 versus the Chicago Bears. Both players had been listed as questionable but were trending in the right direction after being activated from injured reserve on Saturday. Musgrave, who was limited in practice all week long, […]

D'Andre Swift Officially Inactive Versus Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Swift had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday, but he found himself trending in the wrong direction ahead of kickoff. With Swift sidelined, Kenneth Gainwell is in line to operate as […]

Isiah Pacheco Active In Emergency Role Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (quadricep, shoulder) is officially active for Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been listed as questionable and, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted earlier, is expected to occupy an emergency role on Sunday. This means that Pacheco will likely operate as the Chiefs' No. 3 […]

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

The 2023 NFL season seems like it just started, but all of a sudden, Week 18 is here. As always in Week 18, there are a handful of teams that cannot improve their playoff seeding, nor can they fall down the standings. In this situation, franchises often opt to rest their key starters, negating all […]

Kenneth Gainwell Likely To Start For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell figures to draw the start in the backfield on Sunday in the team's Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants with lead back D'Andre Swift (illness) expected to be inactive. Swift was a late addition to the team's injury report this week, and with the Eagles […]

Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, Rashaad Penny: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 18

The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best rushing offenses and offensive lines in the NFL, meaning their starting running back will always have fantasy intrigue. Although Jalen Hurts has a firm grip on the goal line carries, the running backs can produce explosive plays with wide-open running lanes at any point in a game. […]

D'Andre Swift Not Expected To Play In Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. With Swift sidelined, Kenneth Gainwell is in line to operate as the Eagles' lead running back. Notably, he's averaging 4.3 catches […]

Jamaal Williams, Kendre Miller, Taysom Hill: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 18

The New Orleans Saints need a win over the Atlanta Falcons and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to clinch the NFC South and the right to host a playoff game next weekend. Unfortunately, it looks like they'll be without one of their best players and faces of the franchise in Week 18. Alvin Kamara (ankle) […]

Multiple Teams To Have Interest In Jim Harbaugh

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh will attempt to win the college national championship on Monday against Washington, but after that, multiple NFL teams are expected to have interest in hiring him for their head-coaching job for the upcoming 2024 season. The Los Angeles Chargers would be among a handful of teams interested in Harbaugh to […]

Khalil Herbert Expected To Play Versus Packers

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (back) is expected to play in Week 18 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 25-year-old has looked exceptional over the last two weeks despite playing just half of the team's offensive snaps. During that two-game window, he has 236 rushing yards, 14 receiving […]

Kendre Miller Will Return In Week 18

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle, illness) is officially active for Week 18 versus the Atlanta Falcons, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. He had been listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice. Miller returns from a seven-game absence and will immediately operate as the Saints' No. 2 running back behind Jamaal Williams with […]

Alvin Kamara Inactive For Week 18

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is inactive for Week 18 versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The star playmaker had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction after missing three consecutive practices this past week. In his absence, Jamaal Williams will suit up as […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Week 17 was jam-packed with quarterback benchings, quarterback injuries, unsung heroes, studs going off, studs letting you down, and plenty of important football. It was headlined by players like Lamar Jackson, CeeDee Lamb, Davante Adams, Jordan Love, […]

NFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Today's Top Lineups (Week 18)

Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the final regular-season slate of the NFL season. Week 18 is always an interesting one from a DFS perspective, as we must weigh every team's motivations and take note of the many starters that will see little or no action this week. While all the different playoff […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Today's Top Lineups (Week 18)

It’s the final week of the 2023-24 campaign. Several clubs have already punched their ticket to the postseason, meaning some of the league’s most prominent fantasy performers won’t be on the field. Fortunately, more than a few teams are playing for one reason or another, whether to clinch a division crown or earn a postseason […]

Pierre Strong Jr. - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues/Consider in DFS Lineups POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. has seen just 49 carries for 226 yards as the team's No. 3 RB this season. However, he could be in store for an increased role in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 18 (Sunday Morning Updates): Raheem Mostert, Isiah Pacheco, Christian Kirk, Jaylen Waddle, Alvin Kamara, Baker Mayfield, D'Andre Swift, and more

While most fantasy football league championships have already been decided, injuries continue to impact grinders who are still vying for a league title in Week 18, as well as those participating in NFL DFS contests or prop betting. Our injury updates and reports for Week 18 as of Sunday, January 7, 2024, will give you […]

Ty Chandler Not A Reliable Option For Finale

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler can be left on the bench in most fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 18 game versus the Detroit Lions. A variety of factors contribute to Chandler's lack of reliability this week, including a very difficult matchup. The Lions' defense has surrendered the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing running […]

Isiah Pacheco Not Expected To Play In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (quadricep, shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He had been listed as questionable. Rapoport's post seemed to indicate that Pacheco may be active but only used on an emergency basis, putting him behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire […]

Alvin Kamara Will Be Game-Time Call Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 18, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He had been listed as questionable after missing all three practices this week. While playing less than two days after missing practice would represent a very quick turnaround, it looks like Kamara at […]

Week 18 PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Ridley, Greg Dortch, Pierre Strong Jr., Julio Jones

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to more fantasy football rankings. While most fantasy titles have already been decided, some fantasy leagues play until the end of the NFL regular season. There are still some championships to play for, and we've got you covered with our Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings. Fantasy managers will be without Christian […]

NFL Player Prop Bets for Week 18 - Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving, Passing Yards

Week 18 of the NFL season is here. The regular season is nearly in the books. Some teams are still fighting for their playoff lives, some have clinched a spot, and the rest are fighting for their jobs next season. For us in this column, we’re fighting to end the regular season in the green […]

Royce Freeman Offers Upside In Week 18

Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman has an opportunity to lead the backfield with Kyren Williams being rested. Freeman was given an increased role when Williams went on injured reserve earlier this season and impressed. The 27-year-old has carried the ball 73 times for 317 yards and two touchdowns on the ground this season. […]

Ronnie Rivers Looking At Increased Opportunity

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers could benefit greatly from the team resting key starters in Week 18. Lead-back Kyren Williams is expected to be rested giving Rivers and other backs on the team a chance to showcase what they can do. Rivers will be competing with veteran Royce Freeman and rookie Zach Evans […]

Zamir White Will Start In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has been the team's starting running back since Week 15 and has looked dominant in the role since taking over. White ran for 71 yards on 20 carries last week against the Indianapolis Colts. In addition to his massive workload on the ground, White brought in five of […]

Raheem Mostert Unlikely To Face The Bills

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) is unlikely to play in Sunday's AFC East meeting with the Bills. The 31-year-old didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday before logging a limited session on Friday, so it appeared there was a chance he'd be back. Unfortunately, […]