Najee Harris, K.J. Osborn, Tyler Lockett: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

The 2023 fantasy football season wraps up in Week 17 in most leagues, meaning start-or-sit decisions have never been more important. Making the correct choices can be the difference between losing and winning a championship. This week, Najee Harris, K.J. Osborn, and Tyler Lockett are on the start 'em, sit 'em bubble. All three have […]

D'Onta Foreman Inactive For Week 17

Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Week 17 versus the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran missed last Sunday's game due to a personal matter but returned to practice in a full capacity this week. In the end, though, he'll remain sidelined with Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson, and Travis Homer […]

Jordan Mason Suiting Up Versus Commanders

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (illness) is officially active for Week 17 versus the Washington Commanders. He had been listed as questionable after missing practice on Thursday and Friday. Nevertheless, he has recovered enough to play in the 49ers' penultimate regular-season game. Given his role as the No. 3 running back behind Christian […]

Raheem Mostert Inactive Against Ravens

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee), the NFL's leader in touchdowns with 21 on the season, is officially inactive in Week 17 in a big game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Dolphins will not have their lead back available for this AFC showdown, and they'll also be without receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle), which […]

Josh Jacobs Officially Out Against Colts

As expected, Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is officially out for the Week 17 contest versus the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source. The Raiders were holding out a sliver of hope that their lead back could return this weekend, but Jacobs wasn't able to practice all week and will miss his […]

Kenneth Walker III – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start In 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is the RB22 for the year, averaging 12.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year missed a couple of games earlier this season because of an injury. He has struggled since returning, averaging 10.7 fantasy points […]

Aaron Jones – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been a fantasy star over the past few years. The veteran is the RB41 for the season, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he has struggled with injuries and consistent production in 2023. […]

Browns To Rest Starters In Week 18 If Locked Into Five Seed

The Cleveland Browns have already clinched a playoff spot, but if they are locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC heading into the Week 18 regular season finale next Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Kevin Stefanski plans to rest his starters. If the division-rival Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins in […]

Chiefs Stripping Down Playbook In Week 17

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a rare offensive slump, and sources say they have whittled down their normal game plan from head coach Andy Reid's massive playbook for their Week 17 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. It will mean fewer plays, fewer personnel packages and most likely fewer players getting their hands on the […]

James Conner – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is the RB29 for the year, averaging 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back missed four games earlier this season with a knee injury. While he struggled in his first few games back […]

Devin Singletary – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary has been a pleasant surprise this season. The former Buffalo Bills running back signed with the Texans in the offseason to be Dameon Pierce’s backup. Instead, the veteran has become the starting running back for a potential […]

Ty Chandler – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler was an afterthought most of the year. The Vikings had Alexander Mattison as their lead running back after releasing Dalvin Cook in the offseason. They also traded for Cam Akers a few weeks into the season, but he […]

Is Miles Sanders Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders has drastically underperformed in his first season with the team, ultimately taking a backseat to Chuba Hubbard. Ever since his demotion to the No. 2 role, Sanders has earned a steady but drastically reduced share of touches out of the backfield. However, his availability has been threatened after suffering […]

Puka Nacua – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been a league winner move this season. Anyone who added the star rookie wide receiver off the waiver wire after Week 1 or wisely spent a late-round draft pick on him (like myself) is likely playing for […]

Kendre Miller Inactive For Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Miller was listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. It has been a frustrating year for the rookie, who saw limited opportunities when healthy and has […]

Romeo Doubs – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has arguably been the team’s most consistent pass catcher this season. He is the WR36 for the year, averaging 9.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year wide receiver has stepped up when the Packers haven’t […]

Alvin Kamara Active For Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) will play in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite being listed as questionable, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Kamara was added to the injury report after missing Friday's practice, but he was trending in the right direction prior to kickoff and will ultimately suit […]

Is Chuba Hubbard Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Ever since the Carolina Panthers made a midseason coaching shakeup, running back Chuba Hubbard has emerged as the team's workhorse running back and one of the more appealing options in fantasy football. However, Hubbard popped up on the injury report this week, creating questions about his availability for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Is […]

Is Isiah Pacheco Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco marked his return to action in Week 16 after a two-game absence. He was sidelined due to a shoulder injury but immediately made an impact for his team upon his return. However, things didn't go according to plan for the running back and his team. In the Chiefs' […]

Brian Robinson Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-Team Leagues/Flex In 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Week 17 and has been cleared to return this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old was injured in Week 13, had the Week 14 bye to […]

Jaylen Warren - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 with low-end RB2 upside ANALYSIS: Jaylen Warren gets a great matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this week. Not only are they allowing the 6th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, but LB Jordyn Brooks is out for this game. That should […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Sunday Morning Updates): Raheem Mostert, Isiah Pacheco, Ja'Marr Chase, Kyler Murray, DK Metcalf, Zay Flowers, Kenneth Walker III

With the fantasy football playoff championship finals underway in most leagues for Week 17 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers and can impact league titles. Our injury updates and reports for Week 17 as of Sunday, December 31, 2023, […]

Should I Pick Up and Start Jeff Wilson Jr. in Week 17? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Starts

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, Start in 12-14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: As of Saturday night, we now know that Raheem Mostert is not expected to play in Week 17 as per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This will once again mean that Jeff Wilson will have the opportunity to […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/5 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins star running back Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday before turning in a limited practice on Friday. According to Adam Schefter on ESPN, he is not expected to play in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens. Dolphins’ RB Raheem […]

Packers vs. Vikings SNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jordan Love, Ty Chandler, Jayden Reed, Aaron Jones, Jordan Addison, Tucker Kraft, Dontayvion Wicks, Romeo Doubs, Josh Oliver

Fantasy football season wraps up in Week 17 in most leagues, meaning tonight's contest is the last game of the year with fantasy implications. Below you can read our Sunday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Packers vs. Vikings game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS formats. This […]

Kenneth Walker III Expected To Play In Week 17

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Walker's status had been a major point of discussion ever since the Seahawks listed him as questionable on Friday. Assuming he's around 100 percent on Sunday, fantasy managers […]

Gus Edwards- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex with touchdown upside ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards continues to score touchdowns. He has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games and has crossed the goal line 11 times since Week 7. That has helped Edwards be a viable RB2 this season. He currently ranks […]

Zamir White - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White has stepped up in a big way in starting RB Josh Jacob’s absence. In Week 16, White ran the ball 22 times for 145 total yards in the team’s upset win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Zamir White breaks […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Packers vs. Vikings SNF Showdown

Welcome back, and Happy New Year's Eve, RotoBallers! We have what could end up being a pretty fun showdown tonight as we have a battle between two NFC North opponents with playoff implications on the line. It'll be Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (7-8) heading to take on Jaren Hall and the Minnesota […]

Tony Pollard Has Another Nondescript Game In Week 17

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard had another nondescript game in a Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions. Pollard ran the ball 16 times for 49 scoreless yards on the ground, adding one reception on three targets, but not gaining any yardage through the air. Pollard had the volume in this one, but just […]