Skip navigation
Favorites
Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices.
Sign up
Odds by
Jordan Stolz could become the second American to win three gold medals at one Winter Olympics.

Top Clips

What are best Christmas moments in NBA history?
Christian Odjakjian joins Pierre Andresen to discuss the key storylines in the NBA, debating if the NBA Cup winner should be awarded with a better draft pick, revealing the most memorable Christmas performances and more.

Editor’s Picks

Chris Simms and Mike Florio wonder if the Lions can keep their playoff hopes alive in a Christmas Day game against the Vikings.
The veteran stars are out, but look for the younger generation to steal the show.
Here is everything you need for the Premier League Festive Fixtures, as a wild and pivotal time of the season is here.
Lindsey Vonn qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina to make her fifth and, according to her announcement, final appearance in the Games.

Rotoworld Player News

All Player News
  • DAL Running Back #33
    Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players
    Williams departed in the second quarter and was seen grabbing at his shoulder. He was deemed questionable to return by the Cowboys before the half. Malik Davis would be in line to serve as the primary back in a solid matchup should Williams fail to return. Williams gained 54 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries prior to departing.
  • WAS Running Back #36
    Rodriguez was a late add to the injury report with an illness and is now officially inactive for the Commanders’ Christmas afternoon game against the Cowboys. Jacory Croskey-Merrit is an RB3 with Rodriguez out. The Commanders also declared QB Jayden Daniels, QB Marcus Mariota, QB Sam Hartman, LT Laremy Tunsil, LB Nick Bellore, and DT Daron Payne out against the Cowboys. Payne did not practice all week with a back issue. Jeff Driskel is Josh Johnson’s backup while Sam Hartman is the emergency third quarterback for Week 17.
  • DET Running Back #5
    The Lions play the afternoon Christmas game and had Montgomery listed as questionable due to an illness. He missed Tuesday’s practice and was limited Wednesday; Garafolo reports he is expected to go Thursday against the Vikings. Montgomery should have more opportunities in the run game this week with a run-heavy game script looking favorable, giving him RB3 upside for Week 17.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #11
    As The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McClane points out, Brown told reporters yesterday that he was having his wisdom teeth removed this week. We would assume that won’t prevent him from suiting up on Sunday. Fantasy managers should still keep an eye on the Eagles’ injury report this week, just to be sure. As long as Brown is back at practice by Friday, he will be a high-ceiling WR2 in a potential shootout with the Bills.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    With nothing left to play for, it didn’t make any sense for the Chiefs to keep Rice on the field to close out the year. His season is over. Rice missed the first six weeks of the year while serving a suspension for a hit-and-run incident that occurred in March of 2024. He returned to the lineup in Week 7 and never looked back. Rice dominated targets on a Chiefs offense that desperately needed a No. 1 receiver to step up. He amassed 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns in just eight games. Rice even added five rush attempts for 20 yards and a score by seeing the occasional schemed carry, a handful of which came at the goal line. On a points-per-game basis, Rice finished the season as the WR5 in PPR formats. The Chiefs still need a true downfield threat to complement Rice, but his ability to generate easy completions for Patrick Mahomes and stack up YAC on those looks is almost unmatched in the NFL. Fantasy managers can pencil him in as a WR1 heading into early 2026 drafts.
  • MIN Running Back #27
    Mason was carted to the locker room early in Week 16’s contest versus the Giants because of the ankle injury. He did not return and was not able to practice at all this week. With one meaningless game left to play, we suspect his season is over. Aaron Jones was cleared from the injury report and will handle the bulk of the carries for Minnesota this week.
  • BAL Quarterback #8
    Jackson has now missed the first two practices of the week because of the back contusion he suffered in Baltimore’s Week 16 loss to the Patriots. He is likely on the wrong side of questionable with one practice left to go. If he can’t suit up, Tyler Huntley will draw the start in a must-win game versus the Packers. Huntley would barely register as a fantasy QB2 for a road game versus a solid Green Bay defense.
  • IND Quarterback #17
    Colts head coach Shane Steichen has said Rivers would draw his third straight start in Week 17, as the team still has an outside shot to sneak into the postseason if they win their final two games following a Week 16 blowout loss against the 49ers. Rivers displayed better arm strength and a willingness to throw it downfield on Monday night against the Niners, throwing for 277 yards and two touchdowns. If he remains aggressive this week, Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, and Alec Pierce could be viable in fantasy leagues.
  • WAS Quarterback #14
    The well-traveled journeyman quarterback will get the nod against Dallas after Marcus Mariota sustained quad and hand injuries in Week 16 against the Eagles. Johnson represents a big-time downgrade for Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and the rest of the Washington pass catchers, even in a matchup against the burnable Cowboys secondary. Look for the Commanders to go run heavy in Week 17, making Chris Rodriguez viable as a flex option in 12-team formats.
  • ATL Wide Receiver #5
    Morris added that London’s practice participation would be modified in the coming days. London returned to action in Week 16 against the Cardinals and caught three of his eight targets for 27 yards. London was seen limping on the sideline in the second half, obviously in some discomfort. London should be in lineups in Week 17 against the Rams, whose secondary has shown signs of weakness over the past month.

NBC Sports Podcasts

NFL Week 17

Ben Johnson sits down with Tony Dungy to discuss why the Bears making the playoffs is just ‘step number one,’ his experience building a staff, Caleb Williams’ growth, who he models his coaching style after and more.
Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua and Trey McBride highlight the positional rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
Zachary Krueger dives into players he has high, medium, and low levels of confidence in for the fantasy football playoffs.
With the fantasy football playoffs in full swing, check out some under-the-radar RBs, WRs and TEs who could spike for your lineups.
Seattle, Jacksonville are the new top two.
Eric Samulski breaks down his fantasy football defense rankings for Week 17 of the NFL season
Taysom Hill is back in our lives once again, this time as the Saints’ top running back. Eligible as a tight end in most fantasy football formats, Hill is one of the best adds off the waiver wire heading into Week 17.

NBA

While it appears likely that the Lakers star will play on Christmas Day, some other fantasy-relevant players are facing extended absences.
Chris Mannix previews every matchup on this year’s loaded NBA Christmas Day slate, diving into Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs’ clash with the Thunder, LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant, and much more.
After spending time with the Nets and Clippers last season, Simmons was unable to secure an NBA contract for this season.
The Lakers were blown out by the Suns without Luka Doncic, but it’s the team’s lack of defense that concerns Redick.

College Football Playoffs

Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry look ahead to a stacked slate of College Football Playoff games in the quarterfinals.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down a strange game between Miami and Texas A&M and how the Hurricanes ultimately came out on top.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry evaluate what went wrong for Oklahoma and what went right for Alabama in a CFP matchup that saw a big momentum swing.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry ponder if the College Football Playoff’s first round is broken or if there are ways to fix the bracket.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry offer differing viewpoints on the benefits of making the College Football Playoff for Group of 5 teams.
Nicole Auerbach explains how the first-round results will carry over to the next set of CFP games.
The playoff field is set. It’s time to find out who will be the national champion.

Premier League

The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.
The Magpies have won five of six meetings with Man United since the Red Devils won the 2022-23 League Cup Final over their Friday hosts.
Manchester City will try to make it six straight wins in the Premier League when they visit Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday and, at least for a couple of hours, go top of the table above current leaders Arsenal.
Liverpool will try to make it three straight wins in the Premier League when they host Wolves at Anfield on Saturday (10 am ET), but Arne Slot’s side now has to re-adjust back to life before Alexander Isak.

Golf

Relive Scottie Scheffler’s first match play victory on the PGA Tour at the 2022 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Look back at Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2022, narrowly beating Billy Horschel at the final holes.
Golf Channel looks back at Scottie Scheffler’s 22 career victories, starting with the WM Phoenix Open in 2022 when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff.
Matt Kuchar reflects on winning the PNC Championship with his college-bound son Cameron, explaining why his father, who passed away earlier this year, would be very proud and is “giving big fist pumps up in the sky.”
Watch highlights of the 2025 PNC Championship’s Final Round from the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
Lee Trevino shares some wisdom about golf and life, saying that “the Lord for some reason gave me a tremendous amount of talent, and I’m gonna meet him pretty soon, and I damn sure don’t want him to be disappointed.”

Motor Sports

In his last season on a 250 bike, Garrett Marchbanks finished in the top five in Supercross and Motocross.
Jett Lawrence underwent surgery on Saturday, but this type of injury typically takes three months to heal.
Ken Roczen stood third in Supercross points before retiring two rounds from the finale with an ankle injury.
Keselowski underwent surgery Thursday and doctors have told him to expect a quick recovery that will have him back for the season-opening Daytona 500 in February.

Rotoworld

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Stay up to date with the MLB free agent market this offseason, including player signings, contract details, and team fits as the 2025-26 Hot Stove heats up.
Check out which offenses are facing off against pass or fun funnel defenses in Week 17, and what it might mean for your championship start-sit decisions.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at running back.

Betting

Latest

The game Friday pits Northwestern and Central Michigan, two Great Lakes schools that combine strong defenses with low-scoring offenses.
Dallas scored on each of its four possessions in the first half on Christmas Day.
The Cowboys are firmly putting it on the Commanders.