Best Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules and Matchups for Weeks 15-17 (2024)

D/ST is probably the easiest position to get an edge with in fantasy football. Generally, there are great streaming options available throughout the playoffs, and fantasy managers are slower to react to strings of good games. In addition, injured players can make a big impact on D/ST scoring. Teams often lose some of their best […]

Kyle Pitts A Non-Factor Again With One Catch In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was a non-factor in the passing game yet again in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 24-year-old recorded six targets but caught just one pass for 14 yards, which was the fourth time in the last five games that he caught just one or fewer passes. Even if […]

Drake London Records 70 Scoreless Yards In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London earned 10 looks in Week 14 but was able to haul in just five of those passes, tallying 70 yards receiving in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. With Kirk Cousins going four weeks without a touchdown pass, so too has London. Still, it was the third time in […]

Bijan Robinson Goes Over 100 Total Yards, Scores In Week 14 Loss

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushed 22 times for 92 yards and a score while adding two catches for nine yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 22-year-old has gone over 100 total yards rushing and receiving in seven of the last eight games and nine of 13 overall. The rushing score […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III With Eight-Reception Performance In Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III earned the most targets of any Falcon pass catcher on Sunday with 11, converting a team-high eight of them and racking up 98 yards while adding one rush for three yards in a 42-21 loss to the Vikings. It continues an impressive stretch of productivity for the 28-year-old, […]

Darnell Mooney Leads Falcons In Receiving Yards In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney hauled in six of seven targets for 142 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. Mooney ripped off chunk plays of 24, 28, and 49 yards on the way to logging the highest yardage total of the season and of his career. The 27-year-old has now recorded six […]

Kirk Cousins Throws Two More Picks, No TDs In Week 14 Loss

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has now gone four consecutive weeks without a touchdown pass after Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 36-year-old completed 23 of 37 passes for 344 yards and threw an additional two picks, now with a 0:8 TD:INT over this four-game stretch in which Atlanta has lost each game. The […]

NFL Week 14 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game

The Week 14 slate started off with a bang, as the Lions and Packers fought to the finish on Thursday Night Football. Although I was on the wrong side of that one (this article was originally published on Thursday afternoon), I continue to feel good about the process for this week. There will be some […]

Ray Davis, Tyler Allgeier, Zach Charbonnet - Fantasy Football Starts/Sits, Bye-Week Sleepers (Week 14)

Welcome to Week 14 and a huge bye-week crunch for fantasy football managers. With fantasy football playoffs right around the corner and several teams on bye in Week 14, fantasy managers are facing tough lineup decisions. Ray Davis, Zach Charbonnet, and Tyler Allgeier are among the players we’ll discuss ahead of this weekend’s games. Are […]

Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 14? Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Xavier Worthy

The NFL has no shortage of speedy and explosive wide receivers. Three of the fastest in the league are Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, and Xavier Worthy. Unfortunately, the explosive wide receivers haven’t had ideal fantasy football seasons. Let's dive into it and take a look. Should fantasy football players start Waddle, Hill, and Worthy in […]

Rome Odunze, Wan'Dale Robinson, Mack Hollins: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

It's not great that one of the bye weeks from hell for fantasy football happens to be the last game before the playoffs start, but we don't get to make the schedule. The Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos,  Houston Texans, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots are all on bye this week. This means […]

Ray Davis, Zach Charbonnet, Tyler Allgeier: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

Week 14 byes aren't very fun for many fantasy managers. There are quite a few excellent running backs who won't play this week, meaning many managers have been scrambling to find replacements. This is the most crucial week of fantasy football this season. Running backs Joe Mixon, Jonathan Taylor Rhamondre Stevenson, Brian Robinson Jr., and […]

Falcons Keeping Faith In Kirk Cousins

Despite his poor play recently, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has made it clear that he is standing by quarterback Kirk Cousins as the starter, even after Cousins tossed four interceptions in the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Cousins has played poorly in recent weeks, but The Athletic's Dianna Russini has […]

Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

The quarterback position can be a tough one in regards to choosing who to start. QB scoring can be highly variable and dependent on matchups and injuries on both sides of the ball. Sometimes, even quarterbacks who have great games can regress massively, and it's important to break things down to understand why. Let's look […]

DeVonta Smith, Calvin Austin, Brandin Cooks: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

With the last week of the fantasy football regular season finally here (in most leagues) in Week 14, the time has come for some of those dreadful start-sit decisions in fantasy football, and it's only being made worse from there being six teams on a bye this week. All three of the wide receivers below […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Back In Flex Conversation In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III is coming off back-to-back six-target games, catching 10 of those balls for 141 yards. The 28-year-old has been a pretty consistent option in the passing game for the Falcons all year, catching three or more passes in 10 of Atlanta's 12 games, while seemingly pushing Kyle Pitts out […]

Younghoe Koo A Risky Option As Accuracy Issues Persist

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo hit two fields and an extra point attempt in Week 13, however, a field goal attempt from 35 yards out sailed wide right, marking the sixth field goal he's missed in the last six games. The 30-year-old is now 21-for-29 (72.4%) on the season, although he has yet to miss […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 14 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Braelon Allen, Parker Washington, Isaac Guerendo, Noah Gray

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 14 fantasy football lineup spotlights, where we discuss key starters and tough calls for Week 14 fantasy lineups. Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights are an essential weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, he focuses on players to choose as starting options when you are […]

Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: Superflex 2QB Leagues - Updates for Geno Smith, Drew Lock, Aaron Rodgers, Bryce Young, Cooper Rush, Mac Jones

Superflex and two-QB leagues have grown in popularity over the last few years, but that doesn't mean lineup calls in these setups have become easier. If you need assistance in setting your optional lineups, our Week 14 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close start-or-sit calls. Below, you […]

Week 14 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Isaac Guerendo, Isiah Pacheco, Nick Chubb, Calvin Ridley, Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf

This week is the last fantasy football slate before the playoffs begin, so it's time to lock in and set your optimal lineups. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 14 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Isaac Guerendo, Isiah Pacheco, Calvin Ridley, Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, and […]

Week 14 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Ladd McConkey, Darnell Mooney, Gus Edwards, Kareem Hunt, Jaylen Waddle

The final week of the fantasy football regular season is here, and it's never been more critical to ace your start-or-sit decisions. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 14 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where […]

Week 14 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Isaac Guerendo, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Braelon Allen

Running backs have been the star of the show in fantasy football this year, so hopefully, the position as a whole performs well in the final week of the fantasy regular season. Ahead of the important slate, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 14 fantasy football running back rankings […]

Week 14 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Jerry Jeudy, DJ Moore, Adam Thielen, Keenan Allen, George Pickens, more

The wide receiver position is traditionally the deepest in fantasy football, but bye weeks and injuries are making lineup calls at WR tougher for the all-important Week 14 slate. Start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 14 fantasy football wide […]

Week 14 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Jonnu Smith, Will Dissly, Kyle Pitts, Cade Otton, Pat Freiermuth, Mike Gesicki, Noah Gray

Tight ends have always been tricky to analyze and navigate for fantasy football, but it's an important week to find the top available option at the position. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 14 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make tough start-or-sit decisions. Let's punch that ticket to […]

Week 14 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Russell Wilson, Will Levis, Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Brock Purdy, Derek Carr

Quarterbacks can have week-winning spike performances, and starting one of those signal callers this week is important for fantasy football playoff positioning. If you need help finding the top QB option, we're here to assist with our updated Week 14 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson, Will […]

Week 14 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Chase McLaughlin, Cameron Dicker, Brandon Aubrey, Younghoe Koo, Will Reichard

Kickers can make the difference between winning and losing a matchup, and getting a bust performance of your kicker could cost you a spot in the fantasy football playoffs. That said, we're here to help with our Week 14 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 14 Updates for Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Walker III

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 14, as of December 7. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 14, including Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, D'Andre Swift, and Kenneth Walker III. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]

Kyle Pitts A Low-End TE2 Dart Throw In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has burned fantasy managers in three of the last four contests, culminating with a two-target, zero-catch performance in Week 13. There isn't much reason to believe that things will get better in Week 14 against the Vikings. Minnesota can be beaten through the air, but the damage has been […]

Darnell Mooney A Low-End WR3 In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (Achilles) was a limited participant in practice on Friday but does not appear to be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest against the Vikings. The 27-year-old has garnered at least six targets in nine of 12 games this season and has nearly the same air yards share (35.0%) as […]

Drake London A Borderline WR1 Against The Vikings

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had been one of the most consistent, higher-scoring wide receivers for fantasy in the early going of the season, but as Kirk Cousins has faded, so too has London. After recording five touchdown catches through the first seven games, the 23-year-old has just one TD over the last five […]