Travis Etienne Jr. a Must-Start in Week 17

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has thrived over the past three weeks and should continue to succeed in a rematch from Week 14 with the Indianapolis Colts. The whole Jaguars offense is clicking to end the season, and Etienne Jr. has been a primary benefactor of the improved performance. He has been a […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. a Safe RB2 Play in Week 17

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has seen quality usage down the stretch and projects as a high-floor RB2 against a Raiders team that looks to have turned their attention to 2026. With the number one pick of the upcoming NFL draft potentially at stake on Sunday, Las Vegas has already shut down […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks: Geno Smith, Justin Herbert, Blake Corum, Rhamondre Stevenson, Marvin Harrison Jr., Khalil Shakir, Dallas Goedert, Mike Gesicki, more

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 17 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Geno Smith, Justin Herbert, Blake Corum, Rhamondre Stevenson, Marvin Harrison Jr., Khalil Shakir, Dallas Goedert, and Mike Gesicki. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in […]

Super Saturday Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em (Week 17) - Christian Watson, Woody Marks, Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, C.J. Stroud, Zay Flowers, Jayden Reed, Mark Andrews, more

There will be two games played on Saturday in Week 17. All four teams playing on this day are either fighting for a playoff spot or have already clinched a playoff spot. The first game is between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers, and the second game is between the Baltimore Ravens and […]

Samaje Perine in the Flex Conversation in Week 17?

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine scored a touchdown in the 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins. While Chase Brown remains the No. 1 option out of the backfield, as expected, Perine has stayed involved by logging double-digit carries in two of his previous four appearances. With a favorable matchup against a weak, injury-plagued Cardinals […]

Ray Davis Not in Play for Week 17

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (knee) has logged a week of full practice participation and was viewed as a valuable handcuff coming into Week 17. Fortunately for most fantasy managers, that handcuff is no longer required, as starting running back James Cook is at full health heading into a Week 17 matchup with the […]

Raheem Mostert Questionable Ahead of Week 17, Reliant on Big Plays

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) was able to log a limited practice on Friday after missing two previous sessions ahead of the team's Week 17 matchup at home against the New York Giants. The veteran running back has been playing behind rookie Ashton Jeanty all season and has yet to score […]

James Cook Primed to Feast Again in Week 17

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was dominant in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns, totaling 134 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on just 17 touches. Cook has ascended once again in the 2025 season, jumping from 79.2 scrimmage yards per game in 2024 to 121.3 this season. He currently leads the NFL in […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Remains a Strong Flex Play with Additional Upside

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has maintained a significant role in the team's backfield despite the emergence of rookie TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson should remain involved during Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New York Jets. Several factors point in his favor this week, starting with his role. Henderson (concussion) is questionable, and if […]

TreVeyon Henderson Poised to Feast if Active in Week 17

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) could feast in a very favorable Week 17 matchup against the New York Jets, but only if he's active. The rookie entered concussion protocol during last Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens, and although he has progressed through the five-stage protocol very quickly, he still hasn't officially […]

Jaylen Wright Looking for Another Opportunity

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright seems to have taken over as the team's primary backup behind De'Von Achane. He played 18 snaps last week compared to just three for rookie Ollie Gordon II, and Wright added a garbage-time touchdown while taking his nine carries for 35 yards and catching one of his two targets […]

De'Von Achane Remains a Top Running Back Play in Week 17

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is once again a top-ten starting option this week as his team hosts the Bucs. Rookie Quinn Ewers will make his second straight start at quarterback for Miami, and last week Achane had 81 rushing yards and nine receiving yards in support of the rookie in the team's 45-21 […]

Ollie Gordon II Not Getting Much Work in Miami

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II has flashed touchdown-dependent upside in his rookie season, but he's battled an ankle injury and fallen down the depth chart in the last few weeks, playing behind Jaylen Wright. Gordon only played three snaps last week against the Bengals, compared to 18 for Wright. He also lost a […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 17 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates for Blake Corum, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tony Pollard, Alec Pierce, Jaylen Waddle, Brian Thomas Jr., Taysom Hill

A botched lineup call could cost you a win in the fantasy football championship, so check out our updated Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 to guide your key start-sit decisions for the must-win Week 17 slate. In the ranking below, find out where notable RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Blake Corum, […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks for 12/27: Daily Fantasy Football

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! The Christmas slate was quite an interesting one. Max Brosmer played about as well as we expected, and the defense carried them to a win. The Cowboys made it closer than expected but still managed to get the job done. The Broncos once again made a game closer than necessary, and it […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 17 Weekend Updates for Michael Carter, Michael Wilson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Taysom Hill, Ladd McConkey, D'Andre Swift, DJ Moore, Tony Pollard

If you're nervous about your final lineup decisions of the year ahead of the fantasy football championship matchup, we're here to assist with our updated Week 17 fantasy football rankings. Below, check out the rankings to see where key players on the start-sit bubble, like Michael Carter, Michael Wilson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Taysom Hill, Ladd McConkey, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 17 Weekend Updates

If you're in the fantasy football championship game, you have good players. But you're about to face another strong team, and nailing your start-sit calls has never been more critical. We're back with our updated Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. For assistance at RB, check the rankings below to find out […]

Week 17 NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig

There are just two weeks left in the 2025 NFL season. It's been a long and tiring year. Hopefully, the grind was worthwhile, and you earned some money along the way. The Sunday slate this week is a bit smaller than usual. There are just 10 games on the card. Still, there's some value out […]

Christian McCaffrey Projected For Another RB1 Finish

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has finished outside of the top ten at his position just twice in 2025. The heart of San Francisco's offense, McCaffrey leads the team in targets per game, is averaging 125.9 scrimmage yards per game, and has scored a touchdown in all but four of the 49ers' games […]

Chase Brown to Have Another Dominant Performance in Week 17?

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is coming off his best performance of the 2025 campaign. In the Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins, he would finish with 66 yards off 12 attempts (5.5 YPC), adding four grabs for 43 yards. Even better, Brown found the end zone three times on the afternoon. With […]

Isaiah Davis Can Be Avoided for Fantasy Playoffs

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis cannot be trusted for fantasy in this weekend's home matchup with the New England Patriots, despite being more involved in the offense recently. Davis has seen his snap share rise modestly over the previous two games as the Jets transitioned to Brady Cook under center. Correlatively, the 23-year-old […]

Breece Hall an RB3/Flex Play in Tough Spot

New York Jets running back Breece Hall lines up for another difficult outing in Week 17 when he takes on the division-rival New England Patriots at home. The fourth-year pro has boasted solid volume this season, albeit in an underwhelming Jets' attack. Despite appearing in each of New York's 15 games thus far, and absorbing […]

Audric Estime On the Outs with Hill Siphoning Touches?

New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime did not take over as the team's lead back in Sunday's 29-6 home win over the Jets, instead ceding significant work to tight end Taysom Hill. With backfield mate Devin Neal (hamstring) on IR, and veteran Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) still dealing with injuries of his own, it […]

Devin Singletary Lagging Behind in Backfield Pecking Order

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary's workload has fallen off following the team's Week 14 bye, as backfield mate Tyrone Tracy Jr. has become the preferred rusher. Singletary had a nice run of fantasy production following the injury to teammate Cam Skattebo (ankle), posting double-digit efforts thrice ahead of New York's week off. During […]

Emari Demercado is a Desperation Flex Option in Deep Leagues for Week 17

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has been gradually reacclimated to the Cardinals' rushing attack after recovering from an ankle injury. In his two games back, Demercado has had six carries for 31 rushing yards and two catches for zero receiving yards. The 26-year-old has been heavily outsnapped and out-touched by fellow running back Michael […]

Michael Carter Looks to Capitalize on Dream Matchup in Week 17

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter has seen double-digit carries in back-to-back games for the first time this season. The 26-year-old finds himself as the Cardinals' RB1 after the team has lost fellow backs James Conner (foot), Trey Benson (knee), and Bam Knight (ankle) to season-ending injuries. Carter enters Week 17 as RotoBaller's 23rd-ranked running […]

Tank Bigsby Not Worth Fantasy Playoff Start Behind Saquon Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby recorded 37 rushing yards and his first touchdown of the season on four carries against the Commanders last week. Bigsby broke free for a 22-yard score in the fourth quarter, and now averages an impressive 6.1 yards per attempt this year. However, with Saquon Barkley healthy and ready to […]

Saquon Barkley Has High Ceiling in Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley last week recorded his second-most rushing yards in a game this season, torching the Commanders for 132 and a touchdown. Barkley has gotten hot lately, with 332 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 63 carries over the last three weeks. On Sunday, he may feast again versus a Buffalo […]

Tyjae Spears Continues to Depend on Receiving Volume

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has carved out a sizable role in the passing game, and he'll remain an appealing fantasy option if he can handle a large target share again in Week 17. The 24-year-old has at least two catches in each of his last 10 games, and at least four catches in […]

Kenneth Gainwell Draws Favorable Matchup Against Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is the fantasy RB21 on the season and carries plenty of value in PPR formats against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. Although Gainwell is not listed on the team's injury report, the status of all of Pittsburgh's starters needs to be monitored up until game time. If the […]