Austin Ekeler - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all fantasy leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-ceiling fantasy back ANALYSIS: Austin Ekeler has been a top fantasy option for many years. He's had 410 carries and 177 catches in the last two seasons. The 28-year-old also totaled 38 touchdowns during that span, so it's more than apparent he's a big part of […]

Isaiah Likely - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-10 TE with top-5 upside ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins have been stingy against opposing tight ends this season, allowing just 5.3 fantasy points per game (6th-fewest in the NFL). However, Isaiah Likely could overcome that due to a combination of talent and opportunity. Since the Ravens' Bye […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Likely To Play On Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is expected to suit up for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The young back is likely to play despite missing practice on Thursday and Friday. The expectation is that Edwards-Helaire will resume his job as the backup to Isiah Pacheco (concussion) who is also […]

Javonte Williams - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams has struggled this season. Despite 14 touches each of the past two games, he's averaged just 19.5 total yards per game in those games. He's found the end zone just four times this season on 239 total opportunities. Williams is averaging a […]

De'Von Achane – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane hasn't gotten close to his same level of production ever since returning from injury. He was dealing with a toe issue again this week but has been removed from the injury report and is good to go against […]

Raheem Mostert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all leagues (not playing) POSITIONAL VALUE: Injured for Week 17 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) returned to a limited practice on Friday and was listed as questionable for the Week 17 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mostert suffered a new ankle injury in the Week 16 win […]

Isiah Pacheco Expected To Suit Up In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol. That being said, Pacheco is expected to suit up for the Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs could certainly use his help as they find themselves in danger of losing the divisional title. The expectation is that Pacheco […]

Trey McBride - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-5 TE in ANALYSIS: It was disappointing for Trey McBride fantasy managers in Week 16, as he caught six balls for just 31 yards against the Bears. His 6.1 half-PPR fantasy points were his fewest since Week 9. Despite the lack of production last week, the opportunity […]

Saquon Barkley – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been a fantasy star this season despite playing on a dysfunctional offense. He is the RB16 for the year, averaging 14.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The superstar missed three games earlier in the season […]

Rachaad White Has RB2 Value For Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has been playing extremely well over the last month or so. White has topped 100 yards or scored a touchdown in six straight games. However, White will head into a tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints defense. A unit that has done a good job at keeping […]

Travis Etienne Jr. – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has had an excellent 2023 season. The former Clemson star is the RB5, averaging 14.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he has put up massive fantasy production, Etienne has averaged only 3.6 yards per rushing attempt. […]

Ezekiel Elliott – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott got no respect from the fantasy football community during the preseason. While many called the former first-round pick washed or a shell of his former self, Elliott has become a borderline league winner this year. The veteran […]

George Pickens - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Boom-or-bust WR3 ANALYSIS: George Pickens exploded for 35.5 fantasy points in Week 16. However, he was probably on many people's benches after averaging just nine fantasy points per game in four games since Matt Canada was let go as offensive coordinator. But Week 16 goes to show […]

Josh Jacobs – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: N/A – Not Expected to Play ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been a fantasy start in 2023. Unfortunately, a quad injury has cost the running back the past two games. Despite some hope that he could return for Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis […]

Ty Chandler Draws Good Matchup In Week 17

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler will look to keep rolling in Week 17 as he faces a Packers run defense that has allowed the third-most rushing yards this season with 2,039. Chandler had just eight carries for 17 yards last week, but the North Carolina product has found the end zone in back-to-back games […]

Alexander Mattison Not A Reliable Option Versus Packers

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison had just two carries for negative yardage in Week 16, as he ceded lead-back duties to Ty Chandler despite being active. Mattison was limited in practice this week with an ankle ailment, which is even more reason not to trust the Boise State product in Week 17 against the […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: Since Week 12, Chuba Hubbard has had a really solid role in the Panthers' offense. Despite the team's struggles, Hubbard has given fantasy managers a nice floor with some upside. He has scored double-digit fantasy points in each of his last five games and […]

Week 17 PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, Chuba Hubbard, Calvin Ridley, Zay Flowers, James Conner, Trey McBride

Fantasy football championships are on the line as Week 17 officially arrives. Congratulations to all the Fantasy managers who have it this far. At RotoBaller, we will help you with tough start/sit decisions and guide you to a fantasy title with our Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings. Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler rushed for 17 yards […]

Devin Singletary An RB2 Option In Week 17

Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary will look to get back on track in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans. Last week, Singletary had just 12 touches for 63 yards in the loss. But a better game could be in store for the 26-year-old this weekend. Just two weeks ago, Singletary ran all over Tennessee, […]

Keaontay Ingram Elevated To Chiefs Active Roster

Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ingram, who began the season with the Cardinals, signed with the Chiefs' practice squad back in late November. Ingram's elevation could mean that Isiah Pacheco (concussion) or […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Set For Big Day Vs. Panthers

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. gets a soft Carolina run defense for the fantasy championship in Week 17. It's been tough sledding the former first-round pick of late, with zero top-10 performances in the past seven games after hitting that mark from weeks 5-8. Etienne let managers down in a big way with […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 17 Value Picks Include Jacoby Brissett, Devin Singletary, Braxton Berrios, and Cade Otton

We're on to Week 17, RotoBallers, and we're here to guide you through the 17th week of the season and find sneaky sleeper values to help you take down your favorite contest. If you're playing cash games, you don't have to have the top QB or RB of the week. But in Guaranteed Prize Pools […]

Jaleel McLaughlin May See More Run Against Chargers

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin could be more involved next to Javonte Williams in the team's Week 17 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos made the move to bench quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham the final two weeks of the season with the team's playoff hopes on […]

Javonte Williams Could See Big Workload In Week 17

Although Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams had his second rushing touchdown of the year in the Christmas Eve loss to the New England Patriots, he was pretty poor otherwise with 11 carries for only 24 yards while catching three passes for minus-five yards. He's scored in two of his last three games but has […]

De'Von Achane A Deep-League Flex Play In Week 17

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane hasn't gotten close to his same level of production ever since returning from injury. He was dealing with a toe issue again this week but has been removed from the injury report and is good to go against the Baltimore Ravens. Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) is currently listed as questionable, […]

Jamaal Williams Could Be In RB3 Territory In Week 17

New Orleans Saints' veteran running back Jamaal Williams could be in line for an increased role in the event that Alvin Kamara (illness) cannot go. Kamara did not practice on Friday, popping up on the injury report with an illness, but has a few days to rest prior to Sunday's must-win game against the Tampa […]

Jordan Mason, Danny Gray Questionable For Week 17

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (illness) and wide receiver Danny Gray (shoulder) are listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Mason should be able to suit up in Week 17, but with Elijah Mitchell (knee) putting an end to a three-game absence and returning this weekend, Mason's role will […]

Kendre Miller Trending In The Wrong Direction

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle), who is listed as questionable to play in Week 17 on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a big divisional matchup, is trending in the wrong direction to play, according to a source. Miller's injury is lingering and bothered him during Friday's practice, and head […]

Jayden Reed - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR3 with WR2 upside ANALYSIS: Jayden Reed will return in Week 17 against the Vikings after missing Week 16 due to toe and chest injuries. He gets a nice matchup indoors against a Minnesota team that has allowed the 3rd-most receptions and 9th-most receiving yards to […]

Nico Collins - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR2 with top-10 upside ANALYSIS: Nico Collins (calf) is completely off the injury report in Week 17. The Texans face off against a Titans team that has allowed the 5th-most receiving yards per game to opposing wide receivers (177.1) this season. Not only that, but Houston […]