Fantasy Football Injury Report
Fantasy Football Injury Report The NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs has arrived but that doesn’t mean the fantasy season is over. In fact, 2024 FullTime Fantasy Playoff League drafts are now underway! But before you start your playoff drafts, our Fantasy Football Injury Report will keep you up-to-date on all the fantasy-relevant injuries for the eight teams still alive in the Division Round of the NFL playoffs. Injuries on both sides of the ball play a more crucial role in the postseason. Also, some late-season ailments have the potential to affect players in 2024. We will cover all those here in the Divisional Round Fantasy Football Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Christian McCaffrey (RB) San Francisco 49ers – CMC sat out San Fran’s season finale with a strained calf. However, the injury isn’t considered serious. Additionally, McCaffrey had a bye week to rest and recover. He should be close to 100% this week against a vulnerable Green Bay run defense. Baker Mayfield (QB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Mayfield overcame rib and ankle ailment to thrash the Eagles on Monday. Mayfield emerged from the upset with no setbacks. He’ll be under center this week in Detroit. Sam LaPorta (TE) Detroit Lions – It was surprising to see LaPorta in action on Sunday. However, he was able to play and even scored while wearing a knee brace. Expect LaPorta to be limited throughout the week. But the star rookie should be good to good in the Divisional Round. Mark Andrews (TE) Baltimore Ravens – Andrews, who missed Baltimore’s past six contests, returned to practice last week. There is optimism that Andrews will return this week to face a Houston defense that allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. Ravens designated TE Mark Andrews to return from injured reserve. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2024 A.J. Dillon (RB) Green Bay Packers – Dillon missed the game in Dallas with a neck injury and a hand injury that was re-aggravated in Week 18. We will keep an eye on his practice participation ahead of the trip to San Francisco. Noah Brown (WR) Houston Texans – Brown was active after recovering from a back injury. But a new shoulder injury forced him to miss most of Houston’s Wild Card win against Cleveland. On Monday, the Texans placed Brown on Injured Reserve, ending his season. Christian Watson (WR) Green Bay Packers – Playing for the first time in five games, Watson was in on 41% of Green Bay’s snaps in Dallas. Most importantly, Watson emerged unscathed. Therefore, we’re expecting an increase in snaps and route participation for Watson this week. Gabe Davis (WR) Buffalo Bills – A PCL sprain prevented Davis from playing in the Wild Card round. Insiders predict Davis has a 50/50 shot at playing against the Chiefs. However, with Davis being a volatile start even when healthy and facing a tough opponent, we advise caution. Kadarius Toney (WR) Kansas City Chiefs – Toney missed Kansas City’s final three games with hip and ankle injuries. But Toney was able to participate in limited practice sessions ahead of the Wild Card round. We will keep an eye on Toney’s practice habits this week and update Discord. Tyler Higbee (TE) Los Angeles Rams – It looks like Higbee suffered a major knee injury in the second half of the Rams’ Wild Card loss in Detroit. If confirmed, a torn ACL would put Higbee’s early availability for 2024 in serious doubt. Rams believe TE Tyler Higbee tore his ACL after absorbing a low hit from Detroit safety Kerby Joseph, per sources. There will be additional testing to confirm the initial diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/ZnojOTMwci — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2024 Kyren Williams (RB) Los Angeles Rams – The Rams also lost their starting running back in Detroit. Williams returned after taking a hard shot but was forced from the game for good with a hand injury. However, there should be no impact on Williams for next season. He’s a strong first or second-round fantasy draft target. A.J. Brown (WR) Philadelphia Eagles – Brown reportedly tried to play in Tampa but was ruled out Friday with a knee injury. With Phialdephia’s season now over, Brown will be a strong WR1 next summer. Finally, thanks for reading the Fantasy Football Injury Report. The 2023 NFL season is nearly over, but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! 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Monday Playoff Preview
What was originally scheduled to be one game is now a pair, due to inclement weather in Buffalo. Saturday’s slate brought a 2-0 start and Sunday featured a pair of intriguing NFC contests. After nailing both, I’m 4-0 to open Wild Card Weekend. FullTime Fantasy’s Monday Playoff preview breaks down the Pittsburgh at Buffalo and Philadelphia at Tampa Bay games. Using our RDA* projections, we can break down each game to find the statistical edge that can give us a leg up in playoff fantasy and daily fantasy lineups. Also, we can determine the best bets to make. Before you place those winning bets, our partner Edge Boost can help you double your entries and payouts! Click below to increase your winnings today. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) at Buffalo Bills (11-6) Time: 4:30 Eastern Line: Buffalo -9.5 Total: 37.5 Money Line: Steelers +400, Bills -525 Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh dipped to 29th in offense, yet Mike Tomlin did another phenomenal job rallying his club above putrid quarterback play. Tomlin is sticking with the ‘hot hand’ in QB Mason Rudolph. However, expect the Steelers to feature both of their running backs heavily, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, against a suspect Buffalo run defense. Also, the Steelers won’t have their best defensive player in T.J. Watt. The Steelers have only garnered a single victory in the 11 games Watt has missed since debuting in 2017. The under has hit in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games and 7-of-8 when facing the Bills. Buffalo Bills The Bills are surging into the playoffs on a five-game winning streak. A change of offensive coordinators resulted in more emphasis on James Cook and the rushing attack. Of course, QB Josh Allen leads the club in rushing scores and is one of the top running QB threats in football. The Steelers ranked just 19th against the run this season. WR Stefon Diggs has not thrived since the scheme change. But Diggs remains a strong play against a modest secondary. This game was originally scheduled for Sunday and moved due to weather. The cold and snow could still factor in. Additionally, the under has hit in six of the last seven games played at Highmark Stadium. UNDER 39.5 LOSS Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8) Time: 8:15 PM Eastern Line: Philadelphia -3 Total: 43.5 Money Line: Eagles -150, Buccaneers +130 Philadelphia Eagles The once-dominant Eagles are reeling. Philadephia enters the playoffs having lost five of their last six. That’s a terrible dynamic. In the Super Bowl era, the previous five teams that dropped 5-of-6 before entering the postseason are 0-5 in their playoff game. Additionally, the Eagles are beat up. QB Jalen Hurts has been contending with numerous ailments for a while and No. 1 WR A.J. Brown (knee) has been ruled out. Expect more targets to go to TE Dallas Goedert and WR DeVonta Smith, who is poised to have a big game. Also, it makes sense to project RB D’Andre Swift to have an expanded role. However, Tampa Bay ranked 5th against the run and Swift has only topped double-digit fantasy points once in his last six games. Philly’s chances rest with Hurts, as both a passer and runner. These two squads faced off in this stadium back in Week 3 and Hurts produced 305 yards of offense and two scores. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Meanwhile, Tampa is also dealing with injuries. QB Baker Mayfield was limited all week with ankle and rib injuries and is listed as questionable. Mayfield is tough and will play. But the matchup is a tough one. Particularly for a limited signal caller. In Week 3, the Eagles held Mayfield to 146 passing yards and one score at Raymond James. Despite the 25-11 loss to Philadelphia in September, this is a good matchup for Tampa’s skill-position group. The Eagles ranked 31st against the pass. Mike Evans scored seven touchdowns at home this season, including the team’s only TD in the previous matchup. Chris Godwin produced double-digit fantasy points in his final five outings of the regular season. Our RDA* projections love Godwin tonight. Also, RB Rachaad White can factor in as a dangerous receiving option if the Eagles’ No. 10 run defense factors in. With the Eagles struggling and Tampa winning five of their last six to win the NFC South, I like the Buccaneers to cover and might even consider the money line. Bucs +3 WIN Sign Up Before the NFL Playoffs & Double Your Bet Instantly With Edge Boost Offer is up for a limited time only! Special Offer For The FullTime Community: Users who sign up within the next 72 hours will start at $500 in advance limit from EDGE Boost (as opposed to $50). 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Sunday Playoff Preview
After a two-game slate on Saturday, Sunday offers two more playoff games. Our Sunday Playoff Preview breaks down the fantasy, DFS, and sports betting angles for the Packers at the Cowboys and the intriguing night game between the Rams and upstart Lions. Using our RDA* projections, we can break down each game to find the statistical edge that can give us a leg up in playoff fantasy and daily fantasy lineups. Also, we can determine the best bets to make. Before you place those winning bets, our partner Edge Boost can help you double your entries and payouts! Click below to increase your winnings today. Green Bay Packers (9-8) at Dallas Cowboys (12-5) Time: 4:30 PM Eastern Line: Dallas -7 Total: 50.5 Money Line: Packers +270, Cowboys -340 Green Bay Packers Plenty of scoring is expected indoors between a Packers offense that ranked 12th in scoring and a Dallas unit that led the league. The biggest factor in the Packers’ scoring resurgence was QB Jordan Love. Fantasy football’s No. 5 signal-caller, Love tossed multiple scores in eight of his final nine games. However, things won’t be easy against a Dallas defense that ranked 5th overall and against the pass. With A.J. Dillon doubtful, Aaron Jones is a strong contender to approach 20 touches. Additionally, Christian Watson (hamstring)looks iffy. Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs remain solid options, as do the Packers’ rookie tight end duo. The Packers have covered nine of their last 10 games against the Cowboys and straight up won 4-of-5 in Dallas. Dallas Cowboys Dallas took control of the NFC East by winning 7-of-9 just as the Eagles were tanking. Much of the success can be attributed to an offense that has steamrolled opponents at home. The Cowboys led the NFL in scoring and were undefeated at AT&T. CeeDee Lamb was fantasy football’s top wideout in 2023 and sits atop our RDA* projection against a Green Bay secondary that ceded 13 scores to opposing wideouts. Green Bay allowed more sores to running backs. Therefore, Tony Pollard comes in as our No. 2 runner for the week. A Dallas stack led by QB Dak Prescott will be a popular DFS entry. The Cowboys are 6-2 ATS at home and the OVER is 10-3 since Week 6. However, Dallas has struggled against the Packers, dropping nine of their last 10 overall. Packers +7 WIN Los Angeles Rams (10-7) at Detroit Lions (12-5) Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Line: Lions -3 Total: 51.5 Money Line Rams +140, Lions -165 Los Angeles Rams Like the second game, Sunday’s finale should feature plenty of scoring. The total of 51.5 points for this game is the highest of the Wild Card slate. For the Rams, QB Matthew Stafford thrived down the stretch as his offense got healthy. Sophomore RB Kyren Williams was a league winner. However, the Lions ranked 2nd in the league against the run. Conversely, Detroit struggled against the pass, ranking 27th. That puts both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua in play as top-8 wideouts per our RDA* projections. Also, the Rams tend to show up as visitors. LA went 5-3-1 against the spread on the road and the OVER hit in six of nine. Detroit Lions Meanwhile, the Lions are more than capable of running teams out of the building. Detroit ranked 5th in the league in scoring and was an NFL-best 12-5 against the spread this season. QB Jared Goff plays his best ball at home, leading to the Lions covering 10 of their last 13 at Ford Field. Los Angeles allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to running backs. The Lions will heavily feature both Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. However, the tough matchup favors Gibbs, who has a more prominent role in the passing attack. Speaking of the aerial game, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown should cook against a Rams’ secondary that surrendered the 9th-most fantasy points to wideouts. Our RDA* projections also favor Jameson Williams to be a sneaky start. There is a lot of history of OVERs in this series and with both teams in 2023. However, I think the Rams can hang around and that half-point is big. RAMS +3.5 WIN Sign Up Before the NFL Playoffs & Double Your Bet Instantly With Edge Boost Offer is up for a limited time only! Special Offer For The FullTime Community: Users who sign up within the next 72 hours will start at $500 in advance limit from EDGE Boost (as opposed to $50). Claim this offer using EdgeBoost now if you sign up before the Texans–Browns game kicks off on Saturday! Click on this link Click “Sign Up Today” & Double Your Bet Instantly! What is EDGE Boost? EDGE Boost is the first Bet Now Pay Later (powered by VISA) provider that enables you to take out a responsible, no-interest advance that you can use to bet on games of your choice at any sportsbook, DFS site, or the FFWC! You are then given four weekly installment payments to repay your advance, and if your wager hits, you double your winnings with no fees. 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Saturday Playoff Preview
The opening round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are all set. The FullTime Fantasy Saturday Playoff Preview looks at both the Browns vs. Texans and Dolphins vs. Chiefs games from a fantasy and sports betting perspective. Using our RDA* projections, we can break down each game to find the statistical edge that can give us a leg up in playoff fantasy and daily fantasy lineups. Also, we can determine the best bets to make. Before you place those winning bets, our partner Edge Boost can help you double your entries and payouts! Click below to increase your winnings today. Cleveland Browns (11-6) at Houston Texans (10-7) Time: 4:30 Eastern Line: Cleveland -2.5 Total: 44.5 Money Line: Browns -145, Texans +125 Cleveland Offense Back in Week, the Browns went into NRG Stadium and throttled the Texans 36-22. The game wasn’t even that close as Houston piled on 15 garbage-time points. In that game, Joe Flacco completed 27-of-42 for 368 yards and three scores. Flacco’s 22.8 fantasy points in that game were the second-most allowed by a much-improved Houston defense all season. In the rematch, Houston’s pass rush will be healthier. Additionally, the Texans will have more success moving the ball than they did with Davis Mills under center. Also, Flacco’s penchant for turnovers could make the difference in a close game. View Flacco as a solid start this week. However, the floor makes him a riskier play than the other three signal-callers suiting up Saturday. Houston’s run defense also made big strides in 2023. Jerome Ford was held to 25 yards on 15 totes in Week 16. Ford salvaged his day with a touchdown but was otherwise ineffective. Our RDA* projections call for Ford to get 16 touches, generate about 65 yards of offense, and is about a 50/50 bet to find the end zone. Kareem Hunt (groin) returned to practice Wednesday. Hunt won’t see as many touches as Ford in this game. However, Hunt is the preferred option in short-yardage. This week, he’ll be a TD-or-Bust option. That gives him some DFS appeal. Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards three weeks ago versus the Texans. However, Houston played without Will Anderson and Jonathan Greenard in that game, which led to no pass rush. Cooper won’t have a repeat of his gaudy Week 16 figures, but he still comes in as a top-5 fantasy wideout per our RDA* projections. Elijah Moore didn’t do much in the previous game and is still questionable with a concussion. Cedric Tillman has also been ruled out, leaving David Bell as an interesting flier. The Texans allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2023. David Njoku caught six passes including a TD in the previous matchup. He’s our No. 2 tight end for the slate. Houston Offense It’s best to ignore the previous game from the Texans’ perspective. At least on offense. Houston didn’t accomplish much with Davis Mills and Case Keenum under center. However, with the return of C.J. Stroud, the Texans’ offense should be far more effective. After missing two games with a head injury, Stroud returned in the season finale to post solid, but unspectacular numbers. Stroud has been one of the best QBs in football at home. However, facing the NFL’s No. 1 defense will be problematic. If Stroud can continue his stellar play at NRG, the Texans have a good shot. Devin Singletary has taken over as the club’s feature back. Cleveland is far better against the pass than run, so expect Houston to make Singletary a big part of the game plan. Our RDA* projections have Singletary approaching 80 scrimmage yards. However, he is less likely to find to hit pay dirt. Cleveland ranked 4th in the league in limiting fantasy points to opposing wideouts. Nico Collins is Houston’s undisputed top wide receiver. But the Browns limited Collins to 18 yards on four receptions. Collins did score in that game to somewhat salvage his day. But our RDA* projections predict another modest outing. Robert Woods will return in this game and is likely to be Houston’s No. 3 with Noah Brown returning to practice Thursday. This is a tough matchup for Houston, even if the Texans have played much better at home. That makes all of their ancillary pass-catchers little more than DFS dart throws. Brown has more boom potential. Tight end Dalton Schultz should fill the void as Houston’s top target. Back in Week 16, Schultz reeled in a team-high eight grabs for 61 yards. However, the matchup is worse for tight ends. Cleveland allowed only 9.7 fantasy points per game to the position- second-lowest in the NFL. As much as Cleveland feels like the better team, eventually, the magic will run out, right? I’m on the home dogs. Houston +2.5 WIN Miami Dolphins (11-6) at Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Line: Kansas City -4.5 Total: 51.5 Money Line: Dolphins +190, Chiefs -225 Miami Offense For most of the season, this would have looked like a premier matchup with unlimited offensive potential. However, the Chiefs and Dolphins stumbled to the finish line to damper the fantasy appeal. The opening line of 51.5 seems high for two teams that have not played well. Also, weather will be a factor. The forecast calls for a high of 7 degrees with game-time temps hovering around 0. Brrrr. That will pose problems for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. In his last five road games, Tagovailoa averaged just 233.8 passing yards per game with seven touchdown passes. Meanwhile, facing Kansas City boasts a top-10 defense that surrendered the third-fewest touchdown passes in 2023. Kansas City was also stout against the run. However, the Dolphins boasted the NFL’s No. 6 rushing attack. Raheem Mostert will return after sitting out the last two regular-season games. Mostert led the NFL in rushing scores, including seven rushing TDs in seven road contests. De’Von Achane will also be heavily involved. Achane boasts enormous upside but has slowed down after eclipsing 100 rushing yards in three of
Fantasy Football Injury Report
Fantasy Football Injury Report The NFL Playoffs have arrived but that doesn’t mean the fantasy season is over. In fact, 2024 FullTime Fantasy Playoff League drafts are now underway! But before you start your playoff drafts, our Fantasy Football Injury Report will keep you up-to-date on all the fantasy-relevant injuries for the 14 teams in the NFL playoffs. Injuries on both sides of the ball play a more crucial role in the postseason. Also, some late-season ailments have the potential to affect players in 2024. We will cover all those here in the Wild Card Round Fantasy Football Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Jalen Hurts (QB) Philadelphia Eagles – Hurts dislocated his middle finger on his throwing hand in Sunday’s loss. But the good news is that the X-rays were negative. The reeling Eagles can ill-afford to be without their star quarterback and it looks like Hurts will be under center in Tampa. Sam LaPorta (TE) Detroit Lions – Anyone who saw LaPorta’s hyperextended knee injury was immediately concerned. However, reports indicate there is still a slight possibility that the rookie tight end could be active this week against the Rams. We think that is highly unlikely. Detroit is favored by 3.5 points and in good position to host another playoff game next week. Expect LaPorta to sit, but we will update Discord. Jaylen Waddle (WR) Miami Dolphins – Miami’s defense has been decimated by injuries. However, there is some good news on the other side of the ball. After sitting out the final two regular-season games, there is a strong chance that Jaylen Waddle (ankle) will be good to go in Week 19. Christian McCaffrey (RB) San Francisco 49ers– The Niners earned the NFC’s bye, so they’ll give CMC a week off to fully heal. After sitting out last week, that will give McCaffrey two weeks of rest. He will be ready to go next week. Gabe Davis (WR) Buffalo Bills – Davis exited Week 18 with a sprained PCL. The injury is not major, so Davis is day-to-day. We will monitor his practice participation throughout the week. If active, Davis is a known big-play threat with a history of showing up in the postseason. Raheem Mostert (RB) Miami Dolphins – Mostert sat out Miami’s season finale but is expected to play in Kansas City. You can find over/under props for Mostert’s rushing yards this week, which is a good indicator of his availability. As was his Tuesday practice participation. Kenny Pickett (QB) Pittsburgh Steelers – By all accounts, Pickett has fully recovered from an ankle injury. However, Mike Tomlin is electing to stick with the ‘hot hand’ in Mason Rudolph. Pittsburgh travels to Buffalo as 9.5-point underdogs in the Wild Card round. T.J. Watt (LB) Pittsburgh Steelers – Further hampering the Steelers’ chances will be playing without their best player. 3-time sack leader T.J. Watt will miss at least one game with a knee injury. Steelers’ HC Mike Tomlin ruled out TJ Watt for Pittsburgh’s wild-card matchup vs. the Bills. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 9, 2024 Romeo Doubs (WR) Green Bay Packers – Doubs had to go to the hospital after he began coughing up blood after taking a shot to the chest. The good news is that he was released within minutes and returned to celebrate with teammates. Doubs is day-to-day. Noah Brown (WR) Houston Texans – Brown sat out last week with a back injury and missed practice on Tuesday. The Texans also played without Robert Woods (hip) and he also has yet to return to practice. UPDATE: Woods returned to practice Wednesday but Brown remained sidelined. Justyn Ross (WR) Kansas City Chiefs – Ross is not practicing due to a hamstring injury. Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle) is limited. Cedric Tillman (WR) Cleveland Browns – Tillman is in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Dustin Hopkins (PK) Cleveland Brown – A hamstring injury is expected to sideline Hopkins for Cleveland’s return trip to Houston. Riley Patterson will kick for the Browns. Finally, thanks for reading the Fantasy Football Injury Report. The 2023 NFL season is nearly over, but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings
Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings The NFL regular season has concluded but the fun is not over. While season-long fantasy football leagues have also wrapped up, Playoff leagues are just now beginning! If you would like to squeeze even more fantasy
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Week 18 NFL Player Props
Week 18 NFL Player Props After a three-week winning streak, we finally failed to produce a profitable week in Week 17, finishing 3-4 (-1.2 Units). Fortunately, we are still 51-39 (+12.6 Units) on the 2023 NFL campaign with just one final week to go before the postseason! The FullTime Fantasy Week 18 NFL Player Props looks to conclude the regular season with another winning week. As always, I will list my seven favorite player props of the week as we gear up for Week 18’s slate of NFL matchups. All 32 teams will be in action and the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins will close out the week on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Fantasy football owners have an edge when it comes to prop betting because we are so in tune with individual player performances. Finally, remember to odds shop at your different sportsbooks to find the best values for the prop bets listed below. Now, let’s get down to business and find the best Week 18 NFL player props, and continue our profitable NFL season. FullTime Fantasy’s Playoff Fantasy Football Contests Play 1 or play all 3! YOU decide! Emil Kadlec Bestball Playoff Challenge — A FREE Single-Entry contest. Maui Madness Playoff Pick’Em — ($25 or a 5-pack for $100) Playoff Draft World Championship $229 with NEW and improved league prizes! Dak Prescott UNDER 274.5 Passing Yards (-110) It’s tough to bet against Prescott when he’s playing a 4-12 Commanders squad that has allowed at least 27 points in seven consecutive outings but this is a complicated wager. The 11-5 Cowboys can clinch the NFC East and the No. 2 seed in the conference with a victory on Sunday but they also need to be disciplined and scoreboard watching. The Cowboys have a playoff game next week no matter what so the most important thing for Dallas is keeping its stars healthy. If Dallas gets out to a quick lead as I suspect they will, they should lean heavily on the run. Subsequently, Tony Pollard will attempt to bleed as much of the clock as possible and if Dallas has a three-possession lead late in the second half, it would be wise for the Cowboys to bench Prescott to keep him healthy for their postseason run. Although Prescott is capable of smashing this number every single week, particularly with the meteoric rise of CeeDee Lamb, I expect the Cowboys to have such a comfortable lead that Prescott won’t even finish the game. Take the Under. Justin Fields OVER 52.5 Rushing Yards (-120) The Bears may not have a shot at the postseason but don’t think that Justin Fields has nothing to play for as his career with Chicago’s franchise is potentially on the line. This could be his last opportunity to showcase his talent as the Bears could decide to replace Fields in the 2024 NFL Draft. Fields didn’t need any extra motivation against a division rival such as the Packers but now he has it. Back in the first week of the season, Fields surpassed this line during these teams’ first meeting. And since returning from injury, he’s averaged 65.6 rushing yards per game over the past six games. He only managed to average 39.5 rushing yards per game over his first six games. Considering he’s the team’s best rusher, it’s no surprise that the Bears are letting him run with the rock more. The kid is electric and explosive. Finally, Fields can play spoiler and knock the Packers out of the NFL Playoffs. I expect him to ball out in this one and think he will easily surpass this line given Chicago’s options in the backfield. Take the Over. Bijan Robinson OVER 57.5 Rushing Yards (-115) Robinson has had no problem clearing this number in each of his previous two outings and despite a matchup with a very tough New Orleans Saints defense, I anticipate the Falcons to lean on their star running back when their season is on the line this week. Although the Falcons coaching staff often leaves me scratching my head, I think they know that their best chances at winning are by getting the ball in the electric rookie’s hands. In Week 16, Bijan produced 72 rushing yards and last week against the Bears, he tallied 75 yards on the ground. Perhaps more importantly, B-Rob motored for 91 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in his previous and only meeting with the Saints. New Orleans has a very stout front seven but I think Robinson gets it done with this low line. Jahmyr Gibbs OVER 58.5 Rushing Yards (-110) Contract incentives can sometimes play a role in finding valuable player props. Interestingly enough, Gibbs needs 85 rushing yards to reach the 1,000 mark while teammate David Montgomery needs 25 more rushing yards. They could become just the eighth duo of teammates to each 1,000 rushing yards in a season. Of course, 85 rushing yards is a lot so that might not happen but I am betting on Gibbs’ motivation to at least get close to that number. The rookie has had a great campaign and has been one of the most explosive backs in the entire NFL since Halloween. During that nine-game span, Gibbs is averaging 74.2 rushing yards per game. And this week, he faces a Minnesota Vikings defense that was dominated by Aaron Jones and Green Bay’s offensive line last week. Jones finished with 120 yards. Over the past three weeks, Green Bay has surrendered 133.3 rushing yards per game. While Montgomery might get some of the short-yardage opportunities, I think Dan Campbell has figured out that Gibbs is the more talented playmaker and Gibbs should see 15+ touches on Sunday. Also, he tends to rip off big runs so I expect no different against a Vikings team that has nothing left to play for. Justin Jefferson OVER 87.5 Receiving Yards (-110) Jefferson hasn’t had the season he was hoping for; between an injury to his star quarterback
Emil Kadlec One-From-Each Playoffs Challenge
FullTime Fantasy’s Playoff Fantasy Football Contests Play 1 or play all 3! YOU decide! Emil Kadlec One-From-Each Playoff Challenge — A FREE Single-Entry contest. Maui Madness Playoff Pick’Em — ($25 or a 5 pack for $100) Playoff Draft World Championship $229 with NEW and improved league prizing! Our FREE fantasy playoffs challenge is live! Emil Kadlec One-From-Each Playoff Challenge This is a FREE-to-play NFL Playoffs contest and we’ve increased the prizes this year. Just select a roster of players, with no more than one player per NFL team. That’s it! Before you head on over to PlayFFWC to enter, we have important information to share with you. As many of you already know, Emil Kadlec is a co-founder here at the FFWC. We wouldn’t be here today, without Emil. That’s right, the FFWC would not exist! He gave us the courage to create and bring the Fantasy Football World Championships to life and our live events to Las Vegas and here we are, about to begin our 12th season! Emil even co-founded the “original” WCOFF many years ago, manages FootballDiehards.com and publishes many fantasy magazines you see on the shelves over the last few decades. This September, Emil was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He subsequently learned it is at stage 4 and has spread to his liver. Emil has been undergoing chemotherapy the last four months and is no longer able to do his day to day work. As such, he’s stepping away to focus on his treatment and his family. Along those lines, with all the uncertainty ahead, the one thing weighing most heavily on Emil is the impact all this will have on his family. Nothing is more important to him. In the photo above, you see part of the family: Kevyn, Caitlin, his wife Maria, Emil, Ian, JD, Michelle and Brenda. Not shown here: Estela, Hevyn, Scott, Clark, Emil Andrew, Mallory, Carver, Campbell, Cully, Laura, Laura Jr., Alicia, Pepe and Santiago. Emil is determined to do everything he can to help secure their future — including selling his business. Beyond that, Emil is grateful for your support and connection, whether you’re somebody who has enjoyed his work or benefited from his innovations in the fantasy football space. If you can, please donate to this fund to help him provide for his wife Maria and their children. That is his sole wish and purpose for this fund. We want as many people playing this contest and helping to chip in as possible to help reach our goal! We can do this! Please DONATE HERE. PRIZES Grand Prize Winner: Become a FulltimeFantasy Insider with One (1) 2024 Circa Las Vegas Fantasy Championship Invite (valued $349), Access to Early Draft Rankings, Sleepers and Busts, Podcast Interviews and Entry into our Annual Staff Mock Draft & Annual Staff Fantasy League. 2nd – 5th Place: $100 FFWC Game Credit 6th – 10th Place: $50 FFWC Game Credit 11th – 25th Place: $25 FFWC Game Credit 26th – 50th Place: $15 FFWC Game Credit RULES You will be able to select your roster now with a deadline of Saturday afternoon around 4:30pm eastern, January 13, 2024. (Kickoff of the 1st playoff game) Pick your fantasy team (2 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 4 FLEX (rb, wr, or te), 1 TK, 1 DST) 14 roster spots, one for each of the 14 NFL Playoff teams. This team is the same throughout the playoffs. No waivers or changes. This is commonly referred to as BestBall format. Set it and forget it. No salary cap. No more than one player per NFL team. Example: If you select Pat Mahomes, you cannot also roster Travis Kelce. Scoring rules LIMIT! ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. (Single-Entry) Click here to reserve your spot! FullTime Fantasy’s Playoff Fantasy Football Contests Play 1 or play all 3! YOU decide! Emil Kadlec One-From-Each Playoff Challenge — A FREE Single-Entry contest. Maui Madness Playoff Pick’Em — ($25 or a 5 pack for $100) Playoff Draft World Championship $229 with NEW and improved league prizing!
2024 FullTime Fantasy Playoff Contests
Fantasy Football IS NOT OVER! Win Entry in next season’s Circa High-Stakes Fantasy Football contests. FullTime Fantasy’s Playoff Fantasy Football Contests Play 1 or play all 3! YOU decide! One-From-Each Playoff Challenge — A FREE Single-Entry contest. Maui Madness Playoff Pick’Em — ($25 or a 5 pack for $100) Playoff Draft World Championship $229 with NEW and improved league prizing! Playoff Draft World Championship Over $60,000 in prizes ($20,000 Grand Prize) | 1 in 6 will win $500! | 14-man rosters, 6 team leagues | NEW: 2ND Place LG Prize $125 FFWC bucks! PRIZES | RULES | FAQ QUICK SUMMARY Cost: $229 Type: 14-round Draft (Scheduled and slow available) Style: Serpentine – (no 3rd round reversal) When: Scheduled beginning Sunday, January 7 through Saturday, January 13th. Format: Bestball. No changes or lineup moves are allowed after the draft. Lineup eligibility: Your weekly starting lineup can consist of no more than 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX (rb-wr-te), 1 PK, and 1 DST). Requirements: No draft or roster requirements. Draft any mix of players/positions you want. If you don’t want a kicker, don’t draft one! Description: Compete against your league of six and simultaneously against every other league in an overall championship leaderboard. Scoring: Official FFWC Scoring Prizing: Win your league of six and win $500. New! 2nd Place league prize: $125 FFWC bucks. ENTER A PLAYOFF DRAFT *Circa’s Derek Stevens promotes FullTime’s Fantasy Football World Championships! Maui Madness QUICK SUMMARY Cost: $25 (or $100 for a 5-pack) Type: Set a Lineup (no salary cap) When: Scheduled beginning Sunday, January 7 through Saturday, January 13. How: Create an 8-man lineup of players whose teams are alive in the NFL Playoffs. Lineup: (1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 2 FLEX (RB, WR or TE), 1 Team Kicker, 1 Defense/Special Teams) Scoring: Official FFWC Scoring. Rules No more than THREE skill position players can be from the same NFL team. A skill position is defined as a QB, RB, WR or TE. Your team stays the same for the entire playoffs. There are no waivers and no roster moves. There are FOUR weekly rounds of the NFL playoffs: 1. Wildcard Round 2. Divisional Round 3. Conference Championship Round 4. Super Bowl Each week, your team accumulates points. Your two best-scoring weeks are combined. The team with the highest two-week combined is the winner and goes to MAUI! Since only your two best weeks count towards your final high score, you can enter new teams up until the Conference Championship Round. The deadline to submit new teams is the kickoff of the Conference Championship Round. PRIZES Grand Prize: Trip for Four to Maui! Resort accommodations for 6 nights in Maui’s 5-Star Kaanapali Alii Resort. (2BR-2BA) Airfare for Four anywhere from the continental US (up to $1,000 each person for roundtrip airfare). Certain date restrictions may apply. Prize package worth: $10,000 *estimated 2nd place: Las Vegas Fantasy Championship Entry (valued at $349 entry) 3rd place: 150 in FFWC Game Credit 4th place: 100 in FFWC Game Credit 5th – 10 place: 50 in FFWC Game Credit 11th – 20th place: 25 in FFWC Game Credit 21st- 50th place: 15 in FFWC Game Credit Learn more! FREE One-From-Each Playoff Challenge One of our industry’s pioneers needs our help. This is a FREE-to-play NFL Playoffs contest where you can also donate to a great cause. Just select a roster of players, with no more than one player per NFL playoff team. That’s it! PRIZES Grand Prize Winner: Become a FulltimeFantasy Insider with One (1) 2024 Circa Las Vegas Fantasy Championship Invite (valued $349), Access to Early Draft Rankings, Sleepers and Busts, Podcast Interviews, Entry into our Annual Staff Mock Draft & Annual Staff Fantasy League. 2nd – 5th Place: $100 FFWC Game Credit 6th – 10th Place: $50 FFWC Game Credit 11th – 25th Place: $25 FFWC Game Credit 26th – 50th Place: $15 FFWC Game Credit RULES You will be able to select your roster with a deadline of Saturday afternoon, January 13, 2024. (Kickoff of the 1st playoff game) Pick your fantasy team (2 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 4 FLEX (RB, WR, or TE), 1 TK, 1 DST) 14 roster spots, one for each of the 14 NFL Playoff teams. This team is the same throughout the playoffs. No waivers or changes. This is commonly referred to as BestBall format. Set it and forget it. No salary cap. No more than one player per NFL team. Example: If you select Pat Mahomes, you cannot also roster Travis Kelce. Scoring rules LIMIT! ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. (Single-Entry) Click here to sign up for FREE! Testimonials “I played FullTime Fantasy Football during the NFL regular season & had an absolute blast! I highly recommend giving this a shot in the playoffs for a chance to win some great prizes.” — “Vegas Matty” Simo ”I had a Riot. I loved ’em”. – John Haskell “Runs quick and smooth and it’s a blast!” – Rob Zarzycki
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 18
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 18 The final week of the season is one of the most challenging slates of the year. Nearly half the league has nothing to play for, which complicates fantasy lineups. Additionally, many of the top squads are resting players. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 18 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup in the 2023 season finale. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Justin Fields (Bears) vs. Packers In the closing stretch of the season, Fields has demonstrated both Fantasy and real-world prowess, making a strong case to lead the Bears in 2024. Scoring a minimum of 26.5 Fantasy points in three of his last four games, including consecutive impressive performances, Fields is poised for another standout display against the Packers in Week 18. Recent matchups suggest Fields has a top-five Fantasy upside, enhancing his appeal. Jordan Love (Packers) vs. Bears Week 18’s clash against the Chicago Bears marks a critical moment in Jordan Love’s young career. The Packers’ playoff fate hinges on this game, making it a significant test for Love. While uncertainties persist about the outcome, considering Love for your fantasy lineup is reasonable. Despite the Bears’ recent defensive improvements, they still concede points to fantasy quarterbacks. Love’s consistent performance, ranking as QB5 this season, and the potential for a close, high-scoring game make him a worthy Fantasy starter for Week 18. Sit ‘Em Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) vs. Bills Tagovailoa’s recent struggles, combined with a shoulder injury and a challenging matchup against the Bills, raise concerns for Week 18. Buffalo’s defense has limited several quarterbacks to 17.1 Fantasy points or less in recent weeks. With uncertainties surrounding key offensive players, Tagovailoa is a high-risk option not expected to meet Fantasy expectations. Sam Howell (Commanders) vs. Cowboys Howell’s lackluster Fantasy performances in recent weeks, combined with a challenging matchup against the Cowboys, diminish his appeal for Week 18. With the Cowboys’ defense proving resilient against quarterbacks and Howell’s recent struggles, relying on him, even in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, is a risky proposition. Running Backs Start ‘Em Tony Pollard (Cowboys) vs. Commanders Despite a disappointing fantasy season, Pollard is poised to rebound in Week 18 against the Commanders. Scoring 22.3 PPR points in their previous encounter, Pollard has the opportunity to be a top-10 fantasy running back this week. Also, Washington’s recent struggles against running backs, coupled with Pollard’s previous success, make him a favorable start in the season finale. Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks) vs. Cardinals With concerns about Kenneth Walker III’s shoulder injury and Pete Carroll’s dissatisfaction with the run game, Charbonnet could see increased opportunities in Week 18 against the Cardinals. Additionally, ranked first in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, Arizona presents a favorable matchup. If Walker is sidelined, Charbonnet becomes a solid RB2 option across all leagues. Sit ‘Em Austin Ekeler (Chargers) vs. Chiefs Ekeler’s disappointing fantasy season, compounded by offensive injuries, limits his upside for Week 18. Facing a formidable Chiefs defense that has been restrictive to opposing running backs, Ekeler’s recent struggles and the potential challenges with Easton Stick at quarterback make him a high-risk, low-reward option for the Fantasy championship. Javonte Williams (Broncos) vs. Raiders Williams’ recent dip in performance, coupled with uncertainties about his role and the emergence of Jaleel McLaughlin, make him a questionable start for Week 18. Also, the Raiders have toughened against running backs in recent weeks, reducing Williams’ fantasy appeal. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Jakobi Meyers (Raiders) vs. Broncos In a game with limited stakes for both teams, Jakobi Meyers emerges as a viable WR3/Flex option for Week 18. Despite uncertainties about player availability, Meyers showcased his potential with 10 targets in the previous week. Against a Broncos defense that has been solid against wide receivers, Meyers’ past success against them in Week 1 adds to his appeal. Also, Meyers’ ability to exploit the middle of the field and a potentially fatigued Broncos defense make him a recommended choice. Nico Collins (Texans) vs. Colts Collins’ standout performance against the Colts in Week 2, coupled with Tank Dell’s absence, positions him as a strong candidate for Week 18. In addition, the Colts have struggled against wide receivers recently, with three receivers in the last five games scoring at least 16.2 PPR points. Finally, with Collins likely to be a focal point for C.J. Stroud, he presents a favorable fantasy option, with WR1 upside in Week 18. Sit ‘Em Terry McLaurin (Commanders) vs. Cowboys Despite McLaurin’s solid Week 17 performance, his historical struggles against the Cowboys’ defense suggest caution for Week 18. Facing a defense that has held him to single digits in four of their last five meetings, coupled with uncertainties about player availability, makes McLaurin a riskier fantasy option. Drake London (Falcons) vs. Saints London’s recent struggles, scoring single digits in three straight games, and the Saints defense’s success against perimeter receivers raise concerns for Week 18. With limited upside, London becomes a risk-reward flex option at best. Tight Ends Start ‘Em Juwan Johnson (Saints) vs. Falcons Juwan Johnson’s increased role in the Saints’ offense makes him a compelling fantasy option this week. Over the last two games, Johnson has outperformed Taysom Hill in terms of targets, yards, and touchdowns. Finally, versus the Falcons, a bottom-10 unit against tight ends, Johnson’s matchup and recent form position him as a TE1 for Week 18. Sit ‘Em Evan Engram (Jaguars) vs. Titans While Engram remains involved in the offense, the Titans’ ability to shut down opposing tight ends and Engram’s previous modest performance against them in Week 11 raises doubts about his Fantasy production for Week 18. Also, uncertainties about Trevor Lawrence’s health and potential quarterback changes further contribute to Engram being a less favorable fantasy option. ENTER OUR WEEK 18 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: First, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Second, try to stack the team with