Fantasy Football Start And Sit Week 16: Start Philip Rivers Against Porous Raiders Defense
The Fantasy Football Today crew explains why Chargers QB Philip Rivers, who plays the Raiders, has to be in your lineup this week.
Watch CBS News
The Fantasy Football Today crew explains why Chargers QB Philip Rivers, who plays the Raiders, has to be in your lineup this week.
The Buccaneers injuries at wide receiver have opened the door for the former first round pick to potentially thrive.
The Fantasy Football Today crew looks at why Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay and Titans QB Ryan Tannehill are strong options in Week 15.
The Fantasy Football Today crew breaks down why the Eagles running back Miles Sanders is a top option against the Giants in Week 14.
The 49ers running game has been strong all season, but with Matt Breida out and Tevin Coleman struggling, Raheem Mostert looks like the best fantasy option.
The Fantasy Football Today crew breaks down why you should have the Jets second-year QB in your lineup this week.
The Colts back erupted after getting his first start last week. With Marlon Mack out again, snatch him up while you still can.
The crew of Fantasy Football Today explains why you should have the Seahawks rookie receiver D.K. Metcalf in your lineup this week against the Eagles.
The 49ers and Giants rookies have seen their roles in the offense grow as the season goes, making them solid options in your fantasy lineup.
The Fantasy Football Today crew breaks down why Eagles starter Carson Wentz should be on your bench this week.
The Jaguars signal caller is back under center as the team returns from its bye week. Time to add him to your roster if you need a QB.
The Fantasy Football Today crew breaks down why Minnesota Vikings starter Kirk Cousins is on their list of guys to sit this week.
With injuries to guys ahead of them on the depth chart, the Steelers running back and Giants wide receiver are options to look at on the waiver wire this week.
The Fantasy Football Today crew breaks down why the Chargers Philip Rivers should be benched this week. Who should you start in his place?
The Titans and Raiders quarterbacks have posted solid numbers in recent weeks making them good streaming options as the fantasy season enters the stretch run.
The Fantasy Football Today crew discusses why you should have Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford in your lineup this week and which other players should also be there.
The Arizona Cardinals running back exploded for a big day on Sunday and if he's still available, you should pick him up as soon as possible.
The Fantasy Football Today crew weighs in on why you should have Los Angeles Rams signal caller Jared Goff in the lineup this weekend.
Halfway through the fantasy football season, it's time to take a few fliers on guys that could break out in the second half.
The Fantasy Football Today crew explains why you should avoid Eagles stars Carson Wentz and Alshon Jeffery in their matchup with the Vikings.
The Steelers wide receiver leads the pack of potential waiver wire additions for Week 6 in the NFL.
The Fantasy Football Today crew breaks down why Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders should be in your lineup this Sunday.
The Fantasy Football Today crew tells you why the Giants new starting quarterback Daniel Jones should be in your lineup this week.
The Giants running back is out 4-6 weeks with a sprained ankle. His backup now steps into the spotlight and becomes a fantasy option.
The Fantasy Football Today experts weigh in on why Bears RB David Montgomery is a better option than Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay this week.
A man and woman were injured in a drive-by shooting near an apartment on Chicago's West Side on Thursday night.
The Lincoln-Way East High School board voted to allow six students accused of racially harassing students from Homewood-Flossmoor to withdraw.
An unusual charge on an insurance letter led a woman to a bizarre medical office where mountains of unopened mail pile up and no employees have ever been seen.
One year since a Humboldt Park restaurant owner was detained by federal immigration agents and later deported to his native Pakistan, his family said they are still raising awareness of his case and the impact his separation has had on them.
Cook County Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization that offers monetary rewards to help police solve violent crimes, said they are running out of money and might be forced to close at the end of the year.
A day after Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised renter protection ordinance got the backing of a key City Council committee, a group of aldermen advanced a dueling proposal, setting up a potential showdown next week.
Two months after Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retired, some members of the City Council are pushing to hold off on appointing a permanent replacement until after next year's mayoral election.
Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks reversed course on a House resolution to require congressional approval for continued military action against Iran, citing open-ended war concerns ahead of competitive midterm races.
A City Council committee on Wednesday backed Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to increase protections for Chicago renters, after he dropped a key provision opposed by landlords, but the mayor's critics plan to press on with a competing proposal.
Illinois' senior senator, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
The world's largest steppers competition is coming to the Tiney Park Convention Center on Saturday night.
A man has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an OEMC employee in West Ridge in February.
Anjanette Young joins Audrina Sinclair and Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
Six students from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, accused of racially harassing students from Homewood-Flossmoor, are now leaving the school.
Meteorologist Shane Hinton has the extended forecast.
Six students from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, accused of racially harassing students from Homewood-Flossmoor, are now leaving the school.
The man charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an OEMC employee in West Ridge in February is expected in court on Friday.
An unusual charge on an insurance letter led a woman to a bizarre medical office where mountains of unopened mail pile up and no employees have ever been seen.
A man and woman were injured in a drive-by shooting near an apartment on Chicago's West Side on Thursday night.
One year since a Humboldt Park restaurant owner was detained by federal immigration agents and later deported to his native Pakistan, his family said they are still raising awareness of his case and the impact his separation has had on them.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Chicago Bears starting right tackle Darnell Wright returned to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday, a day after missing practice with a knee injury, but it's the defense that's getting some renewed focus after a rough opener against the Panthers.
The Chicago Blackhawks opened training camp with three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane back on the roster, bolstering their own hopes of returning to the postseason.
Armstrong homered to lead off the third, breaking Billy Williams' franchise record set in 1970.
Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Three girls have been charged with threatening a school in the west Chicago suburb of Addison, with two of them making a video depicting a shooting at the school, authorities announced Wednesday.
A Zion man has been charged in the shooting death of another man in July in north suburban Ingleside.
Chicago police on Wednesday were looking for a man who attacked and beat another man and ordered his dog to bite the victim in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Shots were fired during a fight early Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
