Circa Survivor Report: Week 18
Circa Survivor Report: Week 18 2024 CIRCA SURVIVOR CONTEST CROWNS EIGHT CHAMPIONS 18 entrants entered the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season to make one final winning selection in search of a share of Circa’s $14 million Survivor contest. Our Circa Survivor Report: Week 18 has all the details to conclude a wild 2024 campaign. The contest requires one winning pick every week (plus two additional Thanksgiving and Christmas ‘stand-alone’ weeks) with no point spreads. The main challenge in the high-stakes competition is that no team can be selected more than once during the season. After the Falcons and Packers both suffered losses, the field of 18 was left with only eight teams owning a perfect 20-0! When Arizona finished off the 49ers in the late window it left C3 Picks, Dream Stakes, Meatball Brothers, Pumbapack 9, TY1823, Whateverallwant, Whiskey Business, and Vodka Johnny each receiving $1,783,250 of the $14,266,000 total prize pool. Cardinals win which means we have 8 Circa Survivor Champions! Your 2024-2025 Circa Survivor Champions are as follows: C3 Picks, DREAM STAKES, MEATBALL BROTHERS, PUMBAPACK 9, TY1823, WHATEVERYALLWANT, Whiskey Business, and VODKA JOHNNY. Congratulations to everyone involved with… pic.twitter.com/gNJdyqvrjP — Survivor Sweat (@SurvivorSweat) January 6, 2025 The slate, which started on Saturday, saw favorites go 12-4 Straight-up (SU). However, two of those upsets in an unpredictable Week 18 dashed the hopes of 10 contestants. Eight entrants selected the Falcons (8-point home favorites) to beat the 4-12 Panthers. Historic performance by 9️⃣@awscloud | #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/7psY6whPhC — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 6, 2025 However, Bryce Young enjoyed a career game, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing two scores, en route to leading Carolina to a 44-38 overtime win. In Week 18, underdogs posted a slim 8-7-1 Against The Spread (ATS) mark advantage. Among those ATS cashes was a SU upset victory that “grated” the aspirations of any life-changing win. Two other entries felt supremely confident selecting an 11-win Packers squad (10.5-point home favorites) would sail past the lowly 4-12 Bears. Grate win 🧀 pic.twitter.com/haqwBAAOmA — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 5, 2025 However, Chicago pulled off the shocking upset, beating Green Bay 24-22. From a full betting perspective, 2024 regular season NFL favorites finished with a sizable 192-75 SU (71.9%) (5 Pick’ems) and 140-120-7 ATS (53.8%) edge. Home teams held a slim 141-126 SU (52.8%) advantage (five international games) while road teams finished with the coveted 133-127-7 ATS (51.8%) edge. The Circa Survivor contest is a grueling contest that forces entrants to pick one winner every week, with no spread with one pivotal caveat. Entrants CAN NOT use the same team more than once during the season. Circa Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas is the proud home of FullTime Fantasy‘s renowned Fantasy Football World Championship! FullTime Fantasy’s Playoff Fantasy Football Contests Play 1 or play all 3! YOU decide! Maui Madness Playoff Pick’Em — ($25 or a 5 pack for $100) Playoff Draft World Championship $229 with NEW and improved league prizing! Maui Madness is still accepting entries until Conference Championship Weekend. The contest determines the winner by using your highest two weekly scores. While most fantasy football leagues have already concluded, that does not mean the fun is over. In fact, the best is yet to come for one skilled fantasy player! That person who can build the best fantasy lineup for the playoffs will win the grand prize of A Trip for Four to Maui! The Grand Prize includes: • Resort Accommodations for 6 nights in Maui’s Five-Star Kaanapali Alii Resort (2BR-2BA) • Airfare for Four anywhere in the continental U.S. (up to $1000 for each person roundtrip airfare* • Grand Prize package worth an estimated $10,000! *certain date restrictions may apply 1 ENTRY = $25 5-PACK = $100 (that’s a $25 savings!) Find full scoring here.
Week 18 News & Notes (UPDATED)
Week 18 News & Notes The regular-season finale is often the least predictable week. Many teams have nothing to play for and will rest starters. Before you finalize DFS lineups, our Week 18 News & Notes catches you up on the latest injury updates and developments before you finalize this week’s lineups. And be sure to check out updated weekly rankings. Also, 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! Finally, my incentives to target is also a helpful piece to consider this wild week. This will be updated throughout the weekend. REMINDER: There are 2 Saturday games this Week Players Ruled OUT Chase Brown (RB) Cincinnati Bengals Jalen Hurts (QB) Philadelphia Eagles Patrick Mahomes (QB) Kansas City Chiefs – Carson Wentz will be under center. Brock Purday (QB) San Francisco 49ers Matthew Stafford (QB) Los Angeles Rams – Jimmy Garoppolo will start. Anthony Richardson (QB) Indianapolis Colts – Joe Flacco will start. Saquon Barkley (RB) Philadelphia Eagles A.J. Brown (WR) Philadelphia Eagles Kyren Williams (RB) Los Angeles Rams Puka Nacua (WR) Los Angeles Rams Cooper Kupp (WR) Los Angeles Rams Alvin Kamara (RB) New Orleans Saints Deebo Samuel (WR) San Francisco 49ers James Conner (RB) Arizona Cardinals DeVonta Smith (WR) Philadelphia Eagles Tyjae Spears (RB) Tennessee Titans David Njoku (TE) Cleveland Browns Isiah Pacheco (RB) Kansas City Chiefs Kareem Hunt (RB) Kansas City Chiefs Amari Cooper (WR) Buffalo Bills Trey Benson (RB) Arizona Cardinals Gus Edwards (RB) Los Angeles Chargers Josh Palmer (WR) Los Angeles Chargers Kendre Miller (RB) New Orleans Saints Jerome Ford (RB) Cleveland Browns Justice Hill (RB) Baltimore Ravens Pierre Strong (RB) Cleveland Browns Jermaine Burton (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Suspended. Matt Prater (PK) Arizona Cardinals Tyler Boyd (WR) Tennessee Titans Ja’Lynn Polk (WR) New England Patriots Nick Folk (PK) Tennssee Titans Nelson Agholor (WR) Baltimore Ravens Questionable Tyreek Hill (WR) Miami Dolphins Travis Kelce (TE) Kansas City Chiefs Drake Maye (QB) New England Patriots George Kittle (TE) San Francisco 49ers Chris Olave (WR) New Orleans Saints Hunter Herny (TE) New England Patriots Jaylen Waddle (WR) Miami Dolphins Tony Pollard (RB) Tennessee Titans Darnell Mooney (WR) Atlanta Falcons – Dealing with a shoulder injury. However, Mooney is two yards away from eclipsing 1,000 yards. UPDATE: Mooney is not expected to play. Michael Wilson (WR) Arizona Cardinals Tyler Conklin (TE) New York Jets Miles Sanders (RB) Carolina Panthers Xavier Legette (WR) Carolina Panthers Craig Reynolds (RB) Detroit Lions Sterling Shepard (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Expected to Play Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals Jalen Tolbert (WR) Dallas Cowboys Austin Ekeler (RB) Washington Commanders Kalif Raymond (WR) Detroit Lions Dallas Goedert (TE) Philadephia Eagles Not Expected to Play Tua Tagovailoa (QB) Miami Dolphins – Tyler Huntley will start. Christian Watson (WR) Green Bay Packers Cade Otton (TE) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ameer Abdullah (RB) Las Vegas Raiders Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE) Tennessee Titans Other Notables Trey Lance (QB) Dallas Cowboys – Expected to see significant playing time. Josh Jacobs (RB) Green Bay Packers – Indicated he does not anticipate a full workload. Bailey Zappe (QB) Cleveland Browns – Will start for the Browns. D’Onta Foreman (RB) Cleveland Browns – Should see a lot of work in Cleveland’s backfield. Will Levis (QB) Tennessee Titans – Levis will get one final start but Mason Rudolph will also play. Josh Allen (QB) Buffalo Bills – May only play one drive. This applies to all Buffalo starters. ENTER OUR WEEK 18 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Firstly, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 18 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 18 Player Rankings to help. Firstly, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 18 TEAM and enter the REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Week 18 NFL Incentives to Target
Week 18 Incentives to Target Welcome to 2025! While the 2024 season has concluded, there is still a week of NFL action to enjoy. That opens the door for DFS enthusiasts to put their full attention on a wide-open slate. However, some teams have little to play for and will rest starters. Conversely, some players have Week 18 incentives to target. This is a recap of the teams that have already clinched and have little at stake this week. Therefore, fantasy football fans should avoid these players. Plenty of players are set to hit bonuses or milestones that make them enviable targets. Teams to Avoid Kansas City Chiefs – The Chiefs have already secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Andy Reid announced that Carson Wentz will start and presumably, the rest of the team’s starters will rest. Buffalo Bills– Locked into the AFC’s No. 2 seed. Expect Josh Allen to play the opening drive but that’s about it. The same should apply to the team’s key offensive starters. Philadelphia Eagles – Philadelphia is locked into the NFC’s No. 2 seed and will sit their starters. Surprisingly, this includes RB Saquon Barkley, who needed just 101 yards to break the all-time rushing record. Houston Texans – DeMeco Ryans plans to open the game with his starters and “see how the game goes.” The AFC South champs are limping into the playoffs and would like to avenge an earlier loss to the lowly Texans. However, it makes little sense to risk C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, or Joe Mixon in a largely meaningless game. Los Angeles Rams – Although the Rams could move into the No. 3 spot with a win and Tampa loss, Sean McVay has already indicated that he will rest his starters. Plenty at Stake Baltimore Ravens – A win versus the Browns clinches the AFC North title and the No. 3 seed. Detroit Lions – The top 2 teams in the NFC will square off to determine who will secure the conference’s No. 1 seed. This Lions vs. Vikings game has a season-high total of 56 points. The loser tumbles down to the No. 5 seeds. Sunday night is a huge game. Minnesota Vikings – A little extra motivation for the Vikings, who are looking to pay back the Lions for handing them one of their two losses on the season. Detroit is a slim 2.5-point home favorite in a game that should be an instant classic. The winner secures home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Denver Broncos – Denver is in the playoffs with a win. With Kansas City resting starters, the Broncos are 10.5-point home favorites. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – The Bucs are also in a “win and in” situation at home against the Saints. Tampa is currently a 13-point favorite and clearly in the driver’s seat. A victory secures Tampa another NFC South crown and the No. 3 seed. Green Bay Packers – Green Bay has already clinched a playoff spot. The Packers enter Week 18 as the No. 7 seed. However, they could move up to No. 6 with a home win against the Bears and a Dallas victory over Washington. Additionally, Matt LaFleur said he plans to play his starters in their normal roles. Washington Commanders – Dan Quinn also told the media his starters will play in Week 18 as the Commanders try to secure the No. 6 seed. Whoever wins that spot avoids an opening-round trip to Philadelphia, so there is plenty of motivation for Washington to dispatch the hated Cowboys. To Be Determined Pittsburgh Steelers – The Steelers play Saturday night and will already know the outcome of the Baltimore vs. Cleveland game. If the Ravens (17.5-point home favorites) win, Pittsburgh is locked into the No. 5 seed and will travel to Houston. If the Browns pull the upset, the Steelers will play all-out for the No. 3 seed. Miami Dolphins – The Dolphins need a lot of help to make the playoffs. Most importantly, they need the Broncos (10.5-point favorites) to lose. Miami is also dealing with a lot of injuries, so they’ll be playing to win but monitoring the game in Denver. Fantasy managers can target De’Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, and Jonnu Smith and hope for a fast start. Atlanta Falcons – Week 18 is a must-win for the Falcons to have any hope of winning the NFC South. However, Atlanta also needs Tampa Bay to lose, so they will be going all-out while keeping an eye on the scoreboard. With the Bucs big home favorites, the odds are against the Falcons sneaking into the postseason field. Regardless, they’ll likely play their starters the full game. Los Angeles Chargers – The Chargers travel to Las Vegas on Sunday and will already know if they have anything at stake thanks the the Steelers vs. Bengals game on Saturday. If Pittsburgh wins, the Chargers are locked into the No. 6 seed. However, if Cincinnati wins, LA could move up to fifth. Jim Harbaugh said he plans to win but “will do what’s best for the team.” Player Incentives Quarterbacks Geno Smith – Needs 186 passing yards to earn a $2 million bonus. Also earns an additional $2 million if Seattle hits 10 wins. Finally, Smith earns another $2 million if he finishes at or above his current 70.2% completion rate. Baker Mayfield – Mayfield will earn a half-million if he finishes the season in the top 10 in passer rating, touchdowns, yards, completion rate, or yards-per-attempt. He is checking all of those boxes entering this game. ‘Pay dat men his money’. Aaron Rodgers – In what could be his final NFL game, Rodgers needs 377 passing yards to top 4,000 for the season. His highest figure all year was 339 in Week 14. C.J. Stroud – Stroud is just ahead of Rodgers and would need 323 passing yards to top 4K. However, with the Texans locked into the No. 4 seed, that is highly unlikely. Kyler Murray – Murray would need
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
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
Fantasy Football Injury Report
Fantasy Football Injury Report For most of us, the 2023 fantasy football season concluded last week. However, some leagues continue into Week 18. Keeping up with the Fantasy Football Injury Report is vital for that minority. It also comes in handy for daily fantasy fans. Several teams have nothing to play for in Week 18. Therefore, the fantasy starters from those squads will either be limited or unavailable. That is a key reason my serious fantasy leagues should not have anything on the line in the season finale. 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 – A minor calf strain knocked the fantasy MVP out of San Francisco’s Week 17 win early. Having already clinched the NFC’s top seed, the Niners have nothing to play for this week. Therefore, McCaffrey has been ruled out. Elijah Mitchell will start Week 18. Trevor Lawrence (QB) Jacksonville Jaguars – Lawrence missed his first-ever game last week with a shoulder injury. We’ll have to get updates later in the week. However, considering the Jaguars can clinch the AFC South with a win over the lowly Titans, expect T-Law to suit up. Alvin Kamara (RB) New Orleans Saints – Kamara missed the second half of Week 17 with a sprained ankle. He is day-to-day. Report: Alvin Kamara is ‘day to day’ with sprained ankle before Saints vs. Falcons https://t.co/NyOSVhscPV pic.twitter.com/D9odd54mGb — TheSaintsWire (@TheSaintsWire) January 2, 2024 DeVonta Smith (WR) Philadelphia Eagles – After Philly’s Week 17 game, Smith was seen sporting a walking boot and crutches. However, the injury is now a ‘minor’ ankle sprain. There is talk of the Eagles resting starters this week, so plan on Smith being unavailable. Jayden Reed (WR) Green Bay Packers – While delivering many fantasy titles with his 2-score effort, Reed injured his ribs and was forced to exit Sunday night’s game early. X-rays were negative, which is a good sign. We will update Reed’s status in Discord when news breaks. Raheem Mostert (RB) Miami Dolphins – Mostert missed his first game of the season on Sunday with knee and ankle injuries. Miami is in the playoffs. However, this week’s game against Buffalo is for the AFC East crown. We will have updates when available. But early indications are Mostert will practice this week. Elijah Moore (WR) Cleveland Browns – A severe concussion sent Moore to the hospital last Thursday. Moore is now home. However, with Cleveland locked into the No. 5 seed, there is no reason for Moore to suit up in Week 18. Tyler Higbee (TE) Los Angeles Rams – Higbee dislocated his shoulder last week. Since the Rams have already secured a postseason berth, there is little reason for Higbee to suit up this week. A.J. Dillion (RB) Green Bay Packers – Dillon exited Sunday night’s game with a shoulder stinger. Will Levis (QB) Tennesee Titans – A foot injury knocked Levis out of the Titans’ loss in Houston. The rookie is day-to-day. Ryan Tannehill will start if Levis is unable to go. Noah Brown (WR) Houston Texans – Brown exited Week 17 with a hip injury. Details have been scarce. DeMeco Ryans said there’s some injuries to monitor coming out of the game with the Titans. Players to pay attention to are Laremy Tunsil, Will Anderson, Noah Brown, Robert Woods, Jonathan Greenard, and the starting DTs. Among others, but those standout. #Texans — Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) January 1, 2024 Samori Toure (WR) Green Bay – The Packers put Toure (leg) on season-ending IR. Jonathan Mingo (WR) Carolina Panthers – The Panthers placed Mingo (foot) on season-ending IR. Players OUT in Week 18 The following players won’t be playing this week. Some aren’t injury-related. Christian McCaffrey (RB) San Francisco 49ers Matthew Stafford (QB) Los Angeles Rams Brock Purdy (QB) San Francisco 49ers Lamar Jackson (QB) Baltimore Ravens Patrick Mahomes (QB) Kansas City Chiefs Cooper Kupp (WR) Los Angeles Rams Kyren Williams (RB) Los Angeles Rams Tyler Higbee (TE) Los Angeles Rams Jamal Agnew (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars Greg Dulcich (TE) Denver Broncos Ross Dwelley (TE) San Francisco 49ers Finally, thanks for reading the Fantasy Football Injury Report. The 2023 NFL season is underway 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!