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.
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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.
More than 5,000 racers turned out for the Lincoln Park Zoo's Run for the Zoo on Sunday, all to benefit wildlife conservation and animal care.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of the renowned Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has died, family confirmed.
An ice cream shop in Plainfield, Illinois, has launched an anti-bullying campaign after an incident with a customer.
One person was killed in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning.
The unexpected development is that Chicago could be back in play for the Bears to build a new domed stadium in the city after all.
The clock is ticking in Springfield on legislation that could determine where the Bears build a new stadium, with state lawmakers facing a Sunday night deadline to pass a deal before the end of their spring session.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Owners of electric bikes, scooters and other modes of transportation could soon be subject to new regulations under a bill moving forward in the Statehouse.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 5:30 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Nearly 60 adoptable pets from PAWS Chicago were in the Gold Coast Sunday meeting with people out shopping.
This comes as Israeli troops made their deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. Olivia Gazis is in Washington with the details.
An ice cream shop in Plainfield, Illinois, has launched an anti-bullying campaign after an incident with a customer.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection. Asal Rezaei reports.
Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of the renowned Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has died, family confirmed.
The unexpected development is that Chicago could be back in play for the Bears to build a new domed stadium in the city after all.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
More than 5,000 racers turned out for the Lincoln Park Zoo's Run for the Zoo on Sunday, all to benefit wildlife conservation and animal care.
An ice cream shop in Plainfield, Illinois, has launched an anti-bullying campaign after an incident with a customer.
A long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit can be one of the most difficult journeys a parent can face, but starting next week, Illinois becomes only the second state in the nation to offer NICU-specific leave for moms and dads.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Data centers popping up all over Illinois are sucking up millions of gallons of water a day, at a pace that the state can't keep up with. But experts say tapping into wastewater resources would steer the state in a new and much safer direction.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Dennis Hull, a hockey pro who spent 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, died late last week.
The Cubs finished with 12 hits while winning for the third time in four games.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Ian Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools, is likely to be deported to his native Guyana once he serves a 2-year federal prison sentence for citizenship fraud and illegal firearms possession.
New DNA technology helped secure the arrest of a man accused in the brutal murder of a woman in downstate Illinois more than 30 years ago.
Thieves crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Wednesday.
Chicago police were investigating Wednesday morning after thieves broke into a corner store in the city's Hermosa neighborhood.
A person of interest was in police custody early Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting that killed a teenage boy and critically wounded two men in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
