Kenneth Walker III a Potential Starting Option in Great Matchup

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is in a great position to exploit a weak Carolina Panthers' rushing defense in Week 17. Carolina's defense has improved overall this year, but the rushing defense remains a problem. The Panthers are 25th against opposing running backs in fantasy. Additionally, Carolina is allowing 4.76 yards per carry […]

Zach Charbonnet a Good Bet to Score in Week 17

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet draws a great matchup with the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. The Panthers are No. 25 against opposing running backs in fantasy, and Charbonnet's role as the goal line running back should allow him to have a crack at the end zone against this vulnerable defense. Charbonnet's nine touchdowns […]

Raheim Sanders to See Additional Opportunities Amidst Injuries in Week 17

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Raheim Sanders should see his season-high usage in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as the Browns' backfield manages injuries. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg), the team's featured ball-carrier since Week 3, underwent season-ending surgery after suffering a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle in the team's Week […]

Dylan Sampson's Health Improving Ahead of a Tough Week 17 Matchup

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson (hand) logged limited practices all week and has a questionable tag leading up to the Week 17 tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Kevin Stefaniski commented on Sampson's progression this week, noting that Sampson, "feels good and looked good in practice, but we'll make a determination here […]

Ashton Jeanty Set for Another Top-Tier Performance in Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty is riding high after his 188 scrimmage yards and two-touchdown performance against the robust Houston Texans in Week 16 and is primed to carry fantasy managers to victory against the New York Giants in Week 17. The rookie saw a season-high 24 rushing attempts in Week 16, […]

Premium: NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 17

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Bhayshul Tuten Listed as Questionable in Week 17

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional title against the Indianapolis Colts. The 23-year-old rookie was unable to suit up in Week 16 due to this finger injury, but appears to be nearing a return. This week, the Virginia Tech product logged three-straight limited practice sessions, which […]

Alvin Kamara to Miss Fifth Consecutive Game

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) will miss his fifth consecutive game after another week of DNPs at practice. With rookie Devin Neal (hamstring), who had handled New Orleans' bellcow duties in Kamara's stead, hitting Injured Reserve prior to the team's Week 16 matchup with the Jets, fantasy managers were left to […]

RJ Harvey Extends Scoring Streak to Five Games Straight

Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey stole the show again in the Week 17 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Harvey had 14 carries for 43 yards and added a team-leading five catches on six targets for 33 yards with a receiving touchdown in the final minutes that won them the game. This […]

Sean Tucker is a Touchdown-Dependent Option

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker carries a three-game touchdown streak into Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Tucker has seen his role on offense take a significant drop since Bucky Irving returned from injury in Week 13. Since Irving returned, Tucker has seen four or fewer carries in three of the […]

Rachaad White Hopeful to Have Expanded Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has seen a minimal role in the rushing attack since Bucky Irving returned from injury in Week 13. Since then, White has only seen double-digit carries once over the last four games. Head coach Todd Bowles recently stated that he wants to increase White's involvement for the upcoming […]

Bucky Irving Falls into RB2 Range

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is having success on the ground, but it's not exactly resulting in solid fantasy value right now. Since returning from injury, Irving has only found the end zone on the ground once over the last four games. The second-year back is doing well on the ground with 55 […]

TreVeyon Henderson Questionable Vs Jets

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's Week 17 matchup with the Jets. The first-year back was spotted at Friday's practice, no longer donning the red non-contact jersey he wore to begin the week. Henderson will still need to officially clear the NFL's concussion protocol after exiting […]

Dylan Sampson Questionable for Week 17

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson (hand) will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's Week 17 matchup with the Steelers as he continues to work back from the hand injury that has kept him out of the last two games. With fellow first-year back Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) done for the year after undergoing surgery […]

TreVeyon Henderson Spotted at Friday's Practice, Sheds Non-Contact Jersey

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) was spotted at Friday's practice without a red non-contact jersey. This is an excellent sign for the second-round rookie as he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest against the New York Jets. Henderson exited their Week 16 contest with a […]

Week 17 NFL DFS Picks - Top Value Plays, Sleepers & Stacking Tips (2025)

The shallow Week 17 slate is headlined by a high-octane showdown between the Bengals and Cardinals that boasts a slate-high 51-point total. Despite both teams being out of playoff contention, the passing volume remains elite as Jacoby Brissett leads the NFL in air yards since taking over the Arizona offense. On the other side, Joe […]

Keaton Mitchell a Risky Flex Option Against Packers

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell has seen more and more snaps as each week goes on, but it hasn't exactly turned into enough production for fantasy managers. The past two games, he's seen a season-high 39% and 35% snap share, but has only produced finishes of RB35 and RB64. Derrick Henry should get plenty […]

TreVeyon Henderson Injury Report: Will Henderson Play in Week 17 for Fantasy Football?

In their first season under new head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots are back in the postseason and still in the race for the AFC East and the top seed in the AFC, which would earn them a bye week in the playoffs. One of the keys to their success has been the emergence of […]

Aaron Jones Sr. Scores TD In Win Against Lions

The Minnesota Vikings' hampered offense looked helpless for much of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions, but running back Aaron Jones Sr. was still able to scratch out a solid fantasy day with 53 yards rushing, three catches for 10 yards, and a touchdown in a Vikings win. Playing on a short week, Minnesota was […]

Week 17 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2025)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our wonderful RotoBaller readers! Thank you for taking the time to give this DFS read some attention, and hopefully you've been able to pad your bank account a little in the process! This week we have an abbreviated nine-game NFL slate with multiple games happening on Thursday and […]

Derrick Henry Remains Low-End RB1 in Week 17

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has faced some tough times this season in regard to ball security and questionable coaching decisions. While he registered his fourth fumble of the year last week against the New England Patriots, he still accrued 128 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. Tyler Huntley is likely to be […]

Kimani Vidal Questionable for Saturday, Risky Start if Active

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal is in a precarious position heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans. Vidal is officially questionable after sustaining a neck strain last week. He managed a limited practice on Friday but was largely ineffective before exiting the game, posting just 2.2 yards per carry. He […]

Jaylen Warren Climbing up the Ranks After a Monster Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren exploded in Week 16 with 143 rushing yards (10.21 YPC) and two touchdowns, both of which came in the second half from 45 yards out. Backfield mate Kenneth Gainwell also had a monster game, with 21.30 fantasy points. This Steelers backfield has become an actual running back by committee […]

Tony Pollard Providing More Value of Late, Should be Considered an RB2 for Week 17

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard has been on a heater the last three games, scoring three touchdowns, rushing for 367 yards (6.12 YPC), and averaging 18.6 fantasy points per game during this stretch. It's by far the best stretch of the season for him, as in the previous 13 weeks, he had only rushed […]

Omarion Hampton Could See a Massive Workload on Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton continues to separate himself as the most dynamic option in the backfield, recording an 85-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Dallas Cowboys. Averaging 5.3 yards per carry, Hampton was far more explosive than teammate Kimani Vidal, who is now dealing with a neck injury. Even if Vidal is […]

Bhayshul Tuten Limited in Practice on Thursday, Questionable for Sunday

According to the Jaguars' injury report, Bhayshul Tuten (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Tuten did not play in the Jaguars' Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos due to this finger injury, and it was initially reported that he could miss multiple games, so it's encouraging to see him log consecutive limited […]

Nick Chubb Is a Shaky Play in Week 17

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb has been a regular part of the team's running back rotation this season, but his role in Week 17 against the Chargers is a little murky. Woody Marks is ready to return from an ankle injury after missing Week 16, and Jawhar Jordan had a nice breakout while Marks […]

Jawhar Jordan Is a High-Risk Flex Play

Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan has impressed the last two weeks, but he's high-risk this week since his role is uncertain as his team visits the Chargers on Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old broke out in his NFL debut in Week 15, taking 15 carries for 101 yards against the Cardinals. He followed that up […]

Should Woody Marks Be Back in Your Lineup Against the Chargers?

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (ankle) missed last week's game against the Raiders after sustaining an injury in Week 15 against Arizona, but he had full participation in practice and has no injury status for this week, indicating he should be a full go in Week 17. The Texans are in a tough matchup […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

The hard part is over. Now, it's up to the fantasy football gods. The grind you underwent to clinch a spot in the fantasy championship proved to be well worth the time. One more week of managerial decisions could lead to a trophy, but a bit of bad luck could make it all for naught. […]