Kenneth Gainwell Not A Reliable Flex Option In Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell will go on the road to take on the New York Giants in Week 18. Top back D'Andre Swift (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale but will likely be good to go. Gainwell would become the No. 1 back was Swift to miss and become a […]

Jonathan Taylor A Solid RB2 In Week 18

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has slowly returned to his normal form, running the ball 21 times for 96 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Taylor has now scored at least one touchdown in his last four matchups and looks to continue the streak in […]

D'Andre Swift Considered Questionable For Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants. Swift was a late addition to the injury report as he popped up there on Friday with an illness. Usually, players tend to play through illnesses, but the Eagles do already have a postseason […]

Raheem Mostert Questionable For Week 18

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran back missed the first two days of practice before returning on Friday. The Dolphins have already secured a playoff spot, but need this win in order to take the AFC East title. […]

Isiah Pacheco Expected To Play In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (quad, shoulder) is expected to suit up in Week 18, according to head coach Andy Reid. The young back was limited during the final two days of practice this week. Pacheco is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Reid says that Pacheco […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 18 (Friday Updates): Trevor Lawrence, Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara, Amari Cooper, Zay Flowers, Baker Mayfield, and more

Although the majority of fantasy football leagues are in the books, some fantasy managers are still alive and playing for a championship in Week 18. There are also DFS contests to compete in during the final week of the regular season. As always, there are plenty of key injuries to monitor ahead of Saturday's and […]

Josh Jacobs Won't Suit Up In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quad) has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Denver Broncos. This should not come as a surprise considering Jacobs missed all three practices this week. The 25-year-old had been impressive for most of the season before missing the Raiders' final four games of the year. This […]

Justice Hill Holds Low-End Flex Appeal In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill is fresh off of his best game this season after playing a huge role in the passing game against the Miami Dolphins. He even posted 16.0 yards per carry even though he only received three carries in that game. In Week 18, however, it's unclear how much action he's […]

Gus Edwards Better Left On The Bench In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has had a roller coaster of a season. He saw just one score in the first six weeks and then managed nine touchdowns in the five weeks following that span. He also scored three more times in the last three weeks, but since the Ravens have the top seed […]

Antonio Gibson Not A Starting Option In Week 18

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson is not a player who should be started in Week 18. With starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. returning from injury in Week 17, Gibson was limited to just six total touches. This week, the Commanders have a tough matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Although Dallas' defense hasn't been […]

Brian Robinson Jr. A Low-End RB2 In Week 18

After looking solid in his return from injury, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. will aim for a strong performance to close out his second NFL season. This week, the Commanders are taking on the Dallas Cowboys. While that isn't a great matchup for Washington, Dallas hasn't been the best at stopping the run, […]

Jamaal Williams Could Draw Week 18 Start

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams is likely to be the lead runner on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons with Alvin Kamara (ankle) listed as a game-time decision. While Kamara is going to take his status up to kickoff, he has not practiced all week long. Be sure to be ready to insert Williams […]

CFP National Championship Game - DraftKings Showdown CFB DFS Lineup Picks 1/8/24

The last great college football season comes to an end on Monday night. After this game, college football will never be the same. The seismic shifts in conference realignment and the unceremonious death of the Pac-12 will be the hallmark of 2024. So will the watered-down 12-team playoff, which will in turn water down the […]

Khalil Herbert Questionable For Week 18

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (back, personal) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday in Green Bay against the Packers. Herbert popped up on the injury report in Week 18 on Thursday with a limited practice and did not practice at all on Friday, putting his status in question for the season finale. […]

Devin Singletary A Strong RB2 In Week 18

Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary will look to continue his strong season in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts. Singletary has taken over the Texans' backfield and has posted at least 65 rush yards in three of the past four games. Last week, the 26-year-old ran 16 times for 80 yards while also catching […]

Alvin Kamara To Be A Game-Time Decision Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will be listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the visiting Atlanta Falcons, and head coach Dennis Allen said Kamara will be a game-time decision on Sunday. "Alvin is one of the guys so valuable to our team, we'll take it all the […]

AJ Dillon Won't Play Against Bears

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) has been officially ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale this Sunday against the division-rival Chicago Bears. Dillon suffered a broken right thumb that kept him from playing in Week 15, but a neck stinger he suffered in the Week 17 win over the […]

Josh Jacobs Will Be Game-Time Decision

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) will be a game-time decision for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Jacobs has missed the last three contests and didn't practice at all on Wednesday or Thursday. However, the Raiders aren't ruling the 25-year-old out for the final game of […]

Roschon Johnson Looks For Bigger Role In Week 18

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson has faced challenges in a crowded backfield, seeing 10 or more touches in a game only five times this season. Recently, his role has expanded with D'Onta Foreman missing the last two games. Johnson, primarily a receiving back this year, has demonstrated consistency with at least three catches in […]

Tyler Allgeier A Risky Choice For Week 18

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier has taken a backseat in this offense during the second half of this season. Over the last five games, Allgeier has seen nine or less carries in four of those five contests. Rookie back Bijan Robinson has taken over as the workhorse back, which leaves Allgeier with a minimal […]

Bijan Robinson Looks To Continue Hot Stretch

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has looked good on the ground over the last two weeks. In fact, Robinson has rushed for over 70 yards in each of his last two games. The rookie back has also hauled in 10 receptions during that span. It appears the Falcons are finally committed to keeping Robinson […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 18 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 18, RotoBallers! Watching the inactive reports is always important, but Week 18 may be the most crucial time to do that with so much (or little) on the line. You can gain a massive edge by watching the interviews, reading the practice […]

Jonathan Taylor - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has scored at least 10 PPR points in every game where he played 40 percent or more of the snaps this year. After missing the first few games on the PUP list during ongoing contract negotiations, the star running […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 18: Justin Fields, James Conner, The San Francisco 49ers, Justin Jefferson, Juwan Johnson

Week 18 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Justin Fields, James Conner, the San Francisco 49ers, Justin Jefferson, and Juwan Johnson. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most […]

Kareem Hunt Back At Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) was present at practice on Thursday but had his repetitions limited. It's an improvement after Hunt didn't practice on Wednesday. Hunt has been a regular on the injury report this season but he hasn't missed a game. The fact that the 28-year-old was able to return to practice […]

Isiah Pacheco – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a fantasy star in his second NFL season. The former Rutgers running back is the RB13 for the year, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with injuries. Last week, he […]

Joe Mixon – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had an impressive 2023 season. The veteran running back is the RB7 for the year, averaging 13.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been outstanding since Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week […]

Elijah Mitchell Returns From Illness Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (illness) was under the weather and didn't practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday, but he returned to a limited session on Thursday. Mitchell should be available for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, and a bigger backfield role […]

Kendre Miller Limited Again Thursday

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Miller's rookie season has been derailed by an ankle injury he suffered in Week 9. The 21-year-old hasn't played since, although he's made progress in recent weeks and could in on track to […]

D’Andre Swift – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift was a polarizing fantasy football pick. While many thought he would be part of a backfield committee, the fourth-year star is the RB17 for the year, averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Swift has struggled to stay […]