Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore followed up back-to-back top-seven fantasy performances in Weeks 15 and 16 with a one catch, 25-yard outing in Week 17 that was good enough for WR97 in Half-PPR formats. All of this came after finishing Week 14 with negative yardage. Although he came into Week 17 with an illness that threatened to keep him sidelined, this has been the DJ Moore experience for most of the season, alternating brilliant performances with colossal letdowns. For fantasy managers still competing for a Week 18 championship, Moore is hard to trust, even against Detroit's bottom-three pass defense. Luther Burden III (quad) carries no injury designation into Sunday after being carted off the field at the end of Chicago's Sunday Night loss to the 49ers, and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) has been a full practice participant after missing the same game with an illness of his own. Moore is RotoBaller's WR26 for the week, but he comes with considerable risk.

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is the RB9 in Half-PPR formats after posting his third 1,000-yard season in four years, and he is a must-start for fantasy managers still competing into the final week of the season. The Jaguars can lock up the AFC South and a home playoff game with a win on Sunday against the Titans, with the AFC's number one seed also still in play, even if unlikely. With meaningful stakes on the line and a plus matchup against Tennessee's bottom-10 run defense, Etienne should be involved early and often, and if he is rested late in the game, things will have likely gone well for Jacksonville's offense. Etienne is RotoBaller's RB6 for the week.

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New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 18 matchup with the Bills, effectively ending his season and potentially his time with the Jets. Hall is now scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent and will likely draw a top-of-market deal as the headliner of the running back free agent class. Still only 24 years old, Hall's best football could still be ahead of him, making him an intriguing name in dynasty and a player whose value could skyrocket depending on landing spot. He finishes the 2025 campaign with a career-high 1,065 yards on the ground, along with 350 receiving yards and five total touchdowns.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams put up a disappointing 37 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Vikings, but any managers who survived that outing and are still playing for a Week 18 championship can start him with confidence in another divisional matchup with the Bears. Chicago has allowed more fantasy points above expectation to the receiver position than every team except the Cowboys, and Williams could find himself as the focal point of the Lions' passing offense on Sunday. Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee, ankle) was clearly banged up near the end of that loss in Minnesota, and he carries a questionable tag into the season finale. With nothing left to play for, it would come as no surprise for Detroit to rest its two-time All-Pro, clearing a path for Williams to get back on track after two subpar performances. Williams is RotoBaller's WR9 for the week.

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The Miami Dolphins have elevated veteran running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup with the Patriots. Pro Bowler De'Von Achane (shoulder) had been listed as doubtful after failing to practice this week with a shoulder injury, and the move suggests he will not be active for the team's final game of the season. Should Achane miss Sunday's game, Wilson will slot in behind Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II on the depth chart. With the Dolphins coming into the game as double-digit underdogs and facing a potential running back timeshare, neither Wright nor Gordon should inspire confidence in fantasy managers still competing for a Week 18 championship.

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Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) was a late addition to the injury report with a hamstring injury, and he is now considered doubtful for the team's Week 18 matchup with the Cardinals. Ferguson has scored in back-to-back games, with a third touchdown taken off the board by a controversial penalty call, but it appears his regular season has come to an end. If so, he will finish his rookie year with 231 yards and three touchdowns on 11 receptions. Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee (ankle) was activated from Injured reserve on Saturday after missing the last six games with an ankle injury, and he could be thrust into a larger-than-expected role should Ferguson miss the season finale.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (ankle) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to play in the team's Week 18 matchup with the Cardinals. Higbee has not played since a Week 11 win over the Seahawks, but he was a full practice participant this week as his ankle injury appears to have healed in time for one last tune-up game before the NFL playoffs. Given the long absence, Higbee is a difficult fantasy play for teams still competing for Week 18 championships. Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson (hamstring), who has scored in back-to-back games, was downgraded to doubtful ahead of the divisional matchup, and with Davante Adams (hamstring) a long shot to return this week, Higbee could become a necessary piece near the goal line. That said, fantasy managers who have made it this far likely have more reliable options at hand.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is coming off one of his best games of the season, having put up 113 yards and a touchdown in a Week 17 loss to the Ravens. Unfortunately, with the loss, Green Bay is locked into the NFC's seventh seed regardless of how things play out this weekend. With the Packers already on record that starting quarterback Jordan Love will sit out one more game despite clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, it seems unlikely that the rest of their starters will get much run, if any, in a meaningless Week 18 game against the Vikings. Fantasy managers in leagues playing through the final week of the season should be looking for pieces from games with clearer stakes.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby is expected to be the starter for the regular season finale against the Washington Commanders, with the team resting their starters before the playoffs. Bigbsy has served as the primary backup to Saquon Barkley after being traded to the Eagles from Jacksonville following Week 1. The 24-year-old has been one of the most efficient runners in the league on his small sample of carries, handling 47 attempts for 281 yards and a touchdown. His 5.98 yards per carry is the highest in the league among running backs with at least 45 carries. The former Jacksonville Jaguar has a prime opportunity to produce in Week 18 against a soft Washington Commanders defense that has allowed the fourth most PPR points per game to running backs this season. Bigsby will likely share touches with Will Shipley, but should receive the bulk of the carries. He is ranked as RotoBaller's RB20 for Week 18.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is in the midst of the best stretch of his career. Over the past five games, the 26-year-old signal caller has completed 61.1% of his passes for 1,345 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception with a 109.7 passer rating while adding 26 carries for 138 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He's totalled 138.6 fantasy points during that time, by far the most in the league, with Brock Purdy being next closest at 115.1. Lawrence has run for a touchdown in three straight games, including two last week in Indianapolis, and projects favorably again in a soft Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Lawrence is ranked as RotoBaller's QB2 for the regular season finale.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter has operated as the starter for the last two weeks, but has delivered disappointing results, scoring just 6.5 and 6.3 PPR points. With Bam Knight (ankle) going down for the season in Week 15, Carter was expected to handle the lion's share of the work in Arizona's backfield. However, he's played just 49.1% of the snaps and handled 20 touches, with Emari Demercado mixing in with a 40.9% snap share and 12 touches. Arizona's offense hasn't been as exciting in recent weeks with Jacoby Brissett under center, and now they head on the road to face a Rams team that they scored just 17 points against back in Week 14. Carter projects as a decent RB3 option for the regular season finale.

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Denver Broncos running back R.J. Harvey has been producing as a top-five back in fantasy since the Week 12 bye. With J.K. Dobbins (foot) suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 10, Harvey has stepped into a workhorse role for the Broncos. Over the past five games, the rookie second-rounder is averaging 19.3 PPR points per game, scoring six total touchdowns. The UCF product hasn't been overly dynamic on his touches, averaging just 3.8 yards per carry, but has been very involved in the pass game, catching 18 balls during that five-game span. Harvey profiles as a strong RB1 again in Week 18, though it is a tough matchup against a Los Angeles Chargers defense that has allowed the fourth fewest PPR points per game to running backs this season.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (neck) is listed as questionable for the regular season finale against the Denver Broncos, but is trending in the right direction to play after practicing in full on Thursday and Friday. Vidal missed last week's game against the Texans, but he will likely take over as the lead back to finish the regular season with Omarion Hampton (ankle) ruled out. The outlook for the second-year back and the Chargers offense isn't as favorable with backup QB Trey Lance starting in place of Justin Herbert (rest), but it could lead to a more run-heavy game plan. With fellow running back Hassan Haskins (concussion) also questionable, Vidal could be in line for a big workload, assuming he plays. It's a tough matchup, however, as the Broncos have allowed the fewest PPR points per game to running backs this season, making Vidal more of volume based RB2 option in Week 18.

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New York Giants running back Tryone Tracy Jr. has seen at least 16 opportunities in three straight games since the team's Week 14 Bye, and he should be in store for another high-volume, safe-floor performance in Sunday's Week 18 matchup with the Cowboys. Despite a stronger showing down the stretch, Dallas enters the final week of the season as the second-most-exploitable defense for fantasy running backs. Tracy has averaged over 77 yards from scrimmage across his last three games, and although he's only scored once in that span, he has seen an average of five looks per game from within the 20. He profiles as a low-end RB2 in Week 18, but if he's able to convert on one of those red zone opportunities, he could help propel fantasy managers to championships in leagues still playing until the final whistle.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow dominated in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 24 of 31 pass attempts for 305 yards and two touchdowns. The 29-year-old has been excellent over his last two outings, throwing for 614 yards and six scores without committing a turnover. However, Burrow has a difficult matchup in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland enters the week ranked second among NFL defenses in total passing yards allowed (2,984) and third in sacks (51). In Burrow's first matchup of the season against the Browns, back in Week 1, he completed just 14 of 23 pass attempts for 113 yards and a touchdown, and was sacked three times. Burrow is averaging over 275 passing yards per game and has thrown 12 touchdown passes over his last five contests, so he remains a high-upside quarterback. However, he profiles more as a mid-tier fantasy QB1 in Week 18 against Cleveland than a must-start player at the position.

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Across 16 games this season, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has recorded 73 receptions for 1,012 yards and seven touchdowns on 122 targets. The 30-year-old has re-emerged as his team's clear WR1 in recent weeks, earning 42 targets across four games in the month of December. Sutton had a down game in Week 17, recording just four catches for 40 yards. However, he had logged 323 receiving yards and three touchdown grabs across his last four games heading into the week. In Week 18, Denver will take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have been a very tough pass defense so far this season, ranking fifth in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,173). However, Los Angeles may be resting key pieces on defense in Week 18, such as safety Derwin James and defensive end Khalil Mack, in preparation for the playoffs. Sutton should see plenty of targets and profiles as a high-end fantasy WR2 in Week 18.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy enters Week 18 on an absolute heater. Over his last three games, the 26-year-old has thrown for 893 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions. However, Purdy will face a difficult matchup in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle enters the week ranked first among NFL defenses in yards per pass attempt allowed (6.1) and ninth in passing touchdowns allowed (20). Making matters even tougher, Purdy could be without star left tackle Trent Williams (hamstring), whose status for Week 18 is unclear due to a hamstring injury. Still, the 49ers offense is firing on all cylinders, as the team is averaging 42.3 points per game over its last three contests. Purdy will also get back star tight end George Kittle, who missed Week 17 due to an ankle injury. Fantasy managers should have some reason to be concerned about the matchup for Purdy in Week 18. However, given how well he has played lately, Purdy remains a solid fantasy QB1 against Seattle.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has been one of the more disappointing players in fantasy football in 2025, recording 45 catches for 658 yards and two touchdowns on 86 targets across 13 games. The 23-year-old remains a key piece of his team's offense, as he's earned at least six targets in three out of his last four games. However, Thomas Jr. has struggled to turn his opportunities into consistent production, recording just six catches for 57 yards over the last two weeks. In Week 18, Thomas Jr. will get a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Entering the week, Tennessee ranks 25th among NFL defenses in total passing yards allowed (3,950) and tied for 21st in passing touchdowns allowed (27). Perhaps most importantly for Thomas Jr. and his role as a downfield receiver, Tennessee has allowed 54 pass plays of 20 or more yards across 16 games in 2025. Given the big-play opportunity and the favorable matchup overall, Thomas Jr. profiles as a low-end fantasy WR2 in Week 18.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. has battled injury and inefficiency for much of the 2025 season. However, the 29-year-old had a breakout performance in Week 17, recording seven receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown on eight targets against the Miami Dolphins. Godwin Jr. also led all Buccaneers wide receivers in snap share, playing 79% of his team's offensive snaps. In Week 18, Tampa Bay will face the Carolina Panthers. Carolina has been a solid pass defense so far this season, ranking 11th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,454) and ninth in passing touchdowns allowed (19). Still, Godwin Jr. should have his chances to produce. Over his last four games played, Godwin Jr. is averaging just under seven targets per contest. Given the likely target opportunity and his encouraging performance last week, Godwin Jr. profiles as a low-end fantasy WR2 in Week 18.

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Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson returned from calf and hand injuries that sidelined him for two games in Week 17 and recorded 27 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) on Injured Reserve, Sampson should have a chance to lead his team's backfield once again in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati has been one of the NFL's worst rush defenses in 2025, ranking 30th in the league in yards per carry allowed (5.2) and 32nd in runs of 20 or more yards allowed (19). Sampson will likely split touches with Browns backs Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams in Week 18, which limits his ceiling. However, Sampson has recorded 10 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets across his last four games, which provides a relatively safe PPR floor. Fantasy managers should view Sampson as a low-end flex option in Week 18 against Cincinnati.

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