Should I Start The Patriots DST in Week 17? Fantasy Football Team Defenses

The DST position is one of the trickier propositions in fantasy football, but can sometimes be the difference between wins and losses. As we head into Week 17 of the NFL season, many fantasy managers are left searching for viable streaming options at the DST spot for fantasy playoffs. The Patriots DST has been the […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 17 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 17 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. It's championship time! Last week featured some of the most unexpected results we've seen all year. There were spike performances and major duds from several of the most reliable players, along with a handful of options that went […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 17: Drake London, Chris Godwin, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, Isaiah Hodgins, Keenan Allen

Week 17 will be full of exciting and unexpected games like the NFL has given us all year. The NFL has been full of surprises between the Rams scoring 51 points with Baker Mayfield last week and Matt Ryan being benched for Nick Foles. Hopefully, this DFS article will help you win some money while […]

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're in the final week (for most) of the fantasy football season! With championship weeks ahead in most leagues, it's all about setting the best one-week lineup possible. No stashes. No upside flyers. Just winning one week for all the glory. Last week we saw just how crazy the fantasy football playoffs can be. We […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for QBs: Week 17 Injury Updates for Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Colt McCoy

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for quarterbacks in the days before Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season as of Saturday, December 31. There are a few NFL QBs dealing with injuries, including Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, and Colt McCoy. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news […]

10 Things You Should Know Ahead Of Week 17 - Fantasy Football Outlooks For Gardner Minshew, Jared Goff, Mike White, Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! As we head into 2023, we have a full slate of games on tap for Week 17 of the NFL season. With the vast majority of leagues holding their championship finals this week, every decision matters for fantasy managers. The NFL – and fantasy football -– is a game of constantly […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 17 Including Jahan Dotson, Garrett Wilson, Brian Robinson Jr., Romeo Doubs

As we reach many fantasy leagues' championships, several rookies have achieved impressive stat lines. Last week, Commanders first-year wideout Jahan Dotson played well, totaling 19.6 PPR points despite the team's loss to the 49ers. Bills rookie RB James Cook also stood out, accumulating a career-high 99 yards on the ground on just 11 carries. Other […]

The King's Week 17 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott Engel was the No. 2 overall fantasy football accuracy ranker on fantasypros.com in Week 9. In Week 13, he was No. 8 in QB accuracy rankings and No. 3 for defenses.  Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 17 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes his analysis of […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Playing In Week 17? Should I Pickup And Start Teddy Bridgewater For Fantasy Football?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had a breakout year in Mike McDaniel’s first year as the head coach. The third-year player is the QB13 for the year despite missing two games, averaging 17.8 fantasy points per contest. The star quarterback has 25 passing touchdowns this season after totaling 27 over the first two years […]

Week 17 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the Week 16 slate of the NFL Season! Each week, I'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. I will now […]

Week 17 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: DeVonta Smith, Cam Akers, Zack Moss, Isaiah Hodgins, Michael Gallup

While the majority of fantasy managers have been eliminated from the playoffs, we're back for another week of rankings to help the select few managers capture the fantasy football championship. While most of the rosters in the fantasy title game are already stacked, injuries and matchups will make start-or-sit decisions tough, as always. We're here […]

Should I Pick Up And Start Daniel Jones In Week 17? Fantasy Football Outlook

With "Championship Week" upon us, every decision is crucial for fantasy managers that are vying for their league titles. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones put forth an impressive outing in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. He draws a Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. What has Jones done lately? Should you pick […]

Teddy Bridgewater Confirmed As Week 17 Starter

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) will officially start against the New England Patriots in Week 17 after Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) was ruled out. Bridgewater saw some action earlier this season, mainly in Weeks 4 and 6. Between those two games, he went 37-for-57 with three touchdowns, three interceptions, 21 rushing yards, and five sacks. […]

Jason Sanders A Fringe Top-12 Option Versus Patriots

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders is a borderline top-12 option heading into Week 17 versus the New England Patriots. On one hand, Sanders has demonstrated impressive accuracy as of late, going 11-for-11 on extra points and 9-for-10 on field goals over his last five games. On the other hand, though, the Dolphins' offense is no […]

Dolphins Defense Tough To Trust Despite Favorable Matchup

The Miami Dolphins defense isn't a reliable fantasy option heading into Week 17 against the New England Patriots. While New England does represent a favorable matchup given the struggling state of its offense, Miami hasn't shown enough defensively to trust them in fantasy football, especially in the ever-important fantasy championship week. They have totaled the […]

Jaylen Waddle Remains Strong WR2 Option

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle should continue to be started in most fantasy leagues. Although the Dolphins enter Week 17 sans Tua Tagovailoa, Waddle remains a must-start as he takes on the New England Patriots. Playing quarterback for Miami will be Teddy Bridgewater, who took the majority of offensive snaps in Weeks 4 and […]

Tyreek Hill Remains A Must-Start Despite QB Downgrade

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill should continue to be started in all fantasy leagues. Although the Dolphins enter Week 17 sans Tua Tagovailoa, Hill remains a must-start as he takes on the New England Patriots. Playing quarterback for Miami will be Teddy Bridgewater, who took the majority of offensive snaps in Weeks 4 and […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Likely Touchdown-Dependent In Week 17

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. is gearing up for a Week 17 clash against the New England Patriots in which Miami could take a run-heavy approach after Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) was ruled out. Teddy Bridgewater will start under center, and since he isn't as talented of a passer as Tagovailoa, Miami might look […]

Raheem Mostert Remains On Fantasy Radar

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert remains on the fantasy radar despite a disappointing Week 16. The veteran back is now gearing up for a Week 17 clash against the New England Patriots in which Miami could take a run-heavy approach after Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) was ruled out. Teddy Bridgewater will start under center, and […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Friday Updates): Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Tua Tagovailoa, Tyler Lockett, Deebo Samuel

It's time for the fantasy football championship matchup in most leagues, so staying up to date on the latest injury news is paramount to capturing a fantasy title. Managers have already had to suffer through the loss of Derrick Henry (hip) and Tony Pollard (tight) from Thursday night and there are more players who could […]

Tua Tagovailoa Officially Ruled Out

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Week 17 against the New England Patriots, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Tagovailoa suffered his second concussion of the year in the Christmas Day loss to the Green Bay Packers and has been away from the team this week, so backup Teddy […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 17 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include Patrick Mahomes, Daniel Jones, D'Andre Swift, Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Travis Kelce

Happy New Year, everyone. And good luck to those playing for a fantasy championship. Unfortunately, winning may prove difficult for some, especially for the fantasy managers dealing with injuries. There are a ton of players banged up entering the slate (too many to mention). However, the collective absences of these superstars will undoubtedly create value […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 17 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

We have made it to Week 17 of the NFL season. If you're still contending in your leagues, congratulations are in order to you as the majority of leagues are competing for fantasy championships this week. This is what we've worked for for the past several months, and every decision we make is going to […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 17

It's hard to believe that only two weeks remain in the 2022 NFL regular season and that it is officially championship week in the majority of fantasy leagues. Best of luck to all of those competing for a title! For everyone else, you're probably starting to think about what dynasty moves to make this offseason, […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets and Avoids

Does anyone in the AFC want to claim a playoff spot? Nearly all teams in the hunt lost this weekend. The Chargers took care of business though by beating the Colts and clinching a playoff berth. But the Jets started the week off losing to the Jaguars, followed by the Patriots, Titans, and Dolphins losing. […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Potential Return Is Unclear

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remained away from the team on Thursday, which is another indicator that he's unlikely to play in Week 17 against the New England Patriots. His absence could extend even further, as nobody knows when he may be back, not even his brother. Tagovailoa suffered his second concussion of the […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Isaiah Hodgins, Richie James

Congratulations to all of you who are playing for a fantasy championship. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing your league's title, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this […]

Week 17 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Mark Andrews, Tyler Higbee, Evan Engram, Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Jelani Woods

The tight end position is always frustrating to navigate, but fantasy managers who made it to the championship round of the fantasy football playoffs will have to do it one more time. There are a handful of must-start studs at tight end, but not everyone has that luxury. Identifying the top streamer could be the […]

Week 17 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Garrett Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Allen Lazard, Isaiah Hodgins, Rashid Shaheed

The wide receiver position in fantasy football is always deep, meaning fantasy managers can fall into tough start-or-sit decisions in their WR2 or flex spots. The last thing you want is to make a mistake that causes a loss in the fantasy football championship round, so we're here to help with our updated Week 17 […]

Week 17 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Etienne, Josh Jacobs, Cam Akers, Jerick McKinnon, Zack Moss

It's time for the fantasy football championship round, so fantasy managers need to be glued in for one more week to capture glory. The running back position has been bitten by the injury bug all season, so hopefully, everyone has loaded up on depth and upside stashes for this moment. We're here to help with […]