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Jalin Hyatt’s Breakout Game Not Coming In Week 10
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is still looking for his breakout game in his young NFL career, but it's highly unlikely that comes against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. The Cowboys' secondary allows the sixth-fewest passing yards and ranks in the top five for fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts. Plus, Hyatt […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan'Dale Robinson Not Worth A Roster Spot Heading Into Week 10
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson scored his first touchdown of the year in Week 9. Repeating that accomplishment in Week 10 will be a tough order. Undrafted rookie Tommy Devito will get the first start of his NFL career and it will come against the Dallas Cowboys, one of the best defenses in […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDaniel Bellinger Not Worth A Look In Week 10
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger will log another start in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys with Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve. The second-year pro set his season-high marks in catches (3) and yards (43) against the Raiders in Week 9. A similar output may be on the docket this Sunday. Bellinger […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley The Only Dependable Giant In Week 10
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will continue to be the focal point of the Giants' offense but there aren't any other threats on that side of the ball to distract opposing defenses. The Dallas Cowboys will shape their game plan around stopping the Pro Bowl running back. Still, Barkley has logged at least […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTommy DeVito Can’t Be Trusted In First NFL Start
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The undrafted rookie has already seen action in the last two games to unfavorable results. DeVito threw for negative yards against the Jets and followed that up with two interceptions against the Raiders. In total, he's led […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoCordarrelle Patterson Resting, Not Dealing With Ankle Issue
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson sat out of Wednesday's practice due to rest, not the ankle injury he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Patterson left briefly on Sunday to tend to the ailment but returned to finish the game as the RB3 for the Falcons. The 32-year-old joined some other Atlanta […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoRay-Ray McCloud Misses Practice With Illness
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (illness) was a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. The severity of his illness is unknown but it's unlikely to be bad enough to keep him out of the lineup this week. The 27-year-old has seen a slight uptick in involvement on offense with Deebo Samuel (shoulder) out […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoKhalil Herbert Unlikely To Be Activated For Thursday Night Football
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) is not expected to play on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Chicago's starting running back has missed the last four games on Injured Reserve with an ankle sprain and will apparently add another to the total. He had logged three straight full practices, according to the injury […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoHandcuff RBs For Every NFL Team - Week 10 Fantasy Football
As the fantasy football playoffs near, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that an injury doesn't derail your season. If you've been riding Christian McCaffrey to a top seed, stashing Elijah Mitchell turns into a must as the season winds down and managers need less roster flexibility. Determining which running back will carry the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up Keaton Mitchell? Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell has oscillated between hype and injury in his brief NFL career. After showing bursts in preseason action, the undrafted rookie was placed on injured reserve before the real games began. He finally made his NFL debut in Week 6, with some fantasy analysts pointing to Mitchell as a […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWhen Is Khalil Herbert Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
When a starter goes down with an injury, it's presumed that he'll resume his duties once he is healthy. That's not always true. The most famous case was when Tom Brady took over for an injured Drew Bledsoe and never relinquished the role. Khalil Herbert suffered a high-ankle sprain on Thursday Night Football in Week […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWhen Is Dallas Goedert Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update
I'm not saying jinxes are 100% a thing but I did write this just last week: "...the tight end landscape hasn't been this robust in several seasons." - Andrew Ball, RotoBaller.com In the time since those words were published, Darren Waller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve, T.J. Hockenson is dealing with an oblique or […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalin Hyatt Secures Two Catches Against Las Vegas
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt caught two of his five targets for 19 yards in the team's 30-6 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie's target share was tied for second on the team. Hyatt saw his snap percentage tick back up near 60 percent but the offense was a mess […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoStephen Sullivan Injures Shoulder Sunday
Carolina Panthers tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the team's 27-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The former 2020 seventh-round pick has seen his usage tick up due to the absence of tight end Ian Thomas (calf). Before exiting the game, Sullivan secured four out of his five targets for 28 […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDaniel Bellinger Catches Three Passes In Place Of Darren Waller
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger caught three passes for 43 yards in the team's 30-6 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Two of his receptions came with Tommy Devito under center. The undrafted rookie was thrust into action again when Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potential season-ending knee injury. He led the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoCowboys To Work Out Martavis Bryant
Free-agent wide receiver Martavis Bryant is scheduled to work out for the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The 31-year-old last played in the NFL in 2018 with the Raiders. He picked up an indefinite suspension due to substance-abuse issues and has been out of the league since. Commissioner Roger Goodell officially reinstated Bryant on Saturday. The […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalen Hurts Battles Through Knee Issue
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) seemingly aggravated his knee ailment on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys but did not miss a snap. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Hurts has been managing a knee bruise and sporting a brace on gamedays. The MVP candidate did not divulge exactly what's been bothering him but did […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Catches Lone Touchdown For New York
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught four of his five targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The score was New York's only touchdown of the game and it came from reserve quarterback Tommy Devito. Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potentially season-ending injury […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton Leads New York In Receiving Yards In Week 9
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton gathered seven targets, catching four of them for 59 yards, in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. His receiving total led all Giants on the afternoon. Quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury at the end of the first quarter. Undrafted rookie […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Totals Over 100 Yards Against Las Vegas
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed 16 times for 90 yards and added three catches for 23 yards in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) departed the game in the first half with a knee injury which doomed the entire offense for the rest of the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTommy DeVito Ineffective In Replacement Duty
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito completed 15 of his 20 attempts for 175 yards and a touchdown after replacing Daniel Jones (knee) in the first half. Jones suffered the injury on the final play of the first quarter and then went out for good after the first play of the second frame. The undrafted […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Puka Nacua Playing or Injured in Week 9? Fantasy Football Injury Update
What do Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Davante Adams have in common? They've all been outscored in fantasy football by fifth-round rookie Puka Nacua. The story of the season was finally dethroned as the NFL's target leader following Week 8 but still remains in second place with 89. Matthew Stafford has looked […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Demario Douglas Starting and Playing in Week 9? Is Devante Parker Hurt for Fantasy Football?
Pop-pop, it's show time. It is, in fact, show time for Demario "Pop" Douglas. The Patriots' sixth-round rookie played his career-high in snaps (37) in Week 7 and followed it up with another best mark (41) in Week 8. He may just be scratching the surface due to injuries to New England's starting wide receivers. How […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoFantasy Football Week 9 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Justin Herbert, Tony Pollard, Puka Nacua, D.J. Moore
The year of the backup quarterback is, unfortunately, upon us. Possibly 10 signal-callers who did not start Week 1 will be under center for teams in Week 9. That's impacting some of the wide receivers that are usually locked in fantasy lineups. It also stems beyond the passing game. If quarterbacks can't connect with receivers, […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoChuba Hubbard, Nico Collins, Zack Moss: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9
The calendar has flipped to November, which means regular season crunch time has arrived. For a majority of leagues, the fantasy playoffs begin in mid-December. Each managerial decision made from here on out can make or break playoff chances. No pressure. The RotoBaller staff is here to help break down why certain players are worth […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoGiants DST Worth A Look Against A Rookie Quarterback
The New York Giants DST has scored double-digit fantasy points in three of the last four weeks, following a dreadful first four games of the 2023 campaign. Against the Commanders and Jets, the unit only allowed 20 points and logged 10 sacks. The team did trade defensive end Leonard Williams to Seattle this week, which […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Seeking Rebound Performance Against Las Vegas
A few weeks ago, New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson looked to be emerging as a safe floor PPR option for fantasy football. In the last two weeks, the second-year wideout has just three targets and one reception for 22 yards. Daniel Jones (neck) will make his return to the starting lineup and can […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoMatt Breida Will Only See Limited Opportunities Against Las Vegas
New York Giants running back Matt Breida remains in a reserve role for the team as they head west for their tilt against Las Vegas in Week 9. Since the return of starter Saquon Barkley, Breida is averaging just four carries per game. The veteran is simply an insurance player for Barkley managers at this […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalin Hyatt Could See Snap Counts Rebound In Week 9
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt saw his involvement in the offense tick up in Weeks 6 and 7 but that all came tumbling down in Week 8. With Daniel Jones (neck) and Tyrod Taylor (ribs) out of the lineup, the passing game went from subpar to nonexistent against the Jets. Hyatt's snap percentage […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDaniel Bellinger To Get Increased Opportunities In Week 9
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is in line to start Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to the injury to starter Darren Waller (hamstring). It's familiar territory for Bellinger, who served as the starter for the majority of last season. When the team acquired Waller in the offseason, the sophomore was […]
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