Tyrod Taylor Picking Up Third Straight Start

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor will start for the third straight game as the Giants take on the New York Jets. Starter Daniel Jones (neck) isn't cleared to play and there's no timetable for his return. The veteran is coming off a performance against Washington where he threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns […]

Fantasy Football Week 8 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Josh Jacobs, DeAndre Hopkins, Amari Cooper, Tyler Lockett

The NBA season has tipped off. The World Series begins Friday night. There's a handful of NHL games every night. And of course, we're right in the middle of football season. How do sports fans find the time to do a little fantasy football research? RotoBaller has you covered. All the stats and analysis that […]

Is Zach Ertz Injured or Playing? Should I Start Trey McBride In Fantasy Football?

Tight end Zach Ertz began 2023 right where he spent the majority of 2022. The veteran dominated snap shares for the Arizona Cardinals and put together respective fantasy football performances en route to being a top-10 tight end. Then came a shift. The Cardinals' coaching staff realized that a young, high-draft capital tight end also […]

Malik Cunningham Returns To New England's Practice Squad

New England Patriots quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham is re-signing with the team's practice squad. The rookie was released by the Patriots earlier this week. His release coincided with the elevation of wide receiver Jalen Reagor as the team navigates injuries to their skill position players. Cunningham has only made one appearance this season, playing six […]

Jalen Reagor Joins 53-Man Roster In New England

New England Patriots practice squad wide receiver Jalen Reagor is joining the team's active roster. The former first-round pick has already played in two games for New England this season and caught one pass for 11 yards in Week 7. Reagor has been earning the praise of coach Bill Belichick, playing 25 offensive snaps in […]

Mike Williams Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) underwent successful knee surgery to repair his torn ACL. He's expected to be ready to return for training camp next season. Williams suffered the season-ending injury in his left knee during the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old finished the 2023 campaign with 19 […]

Baker Mayfield To Play Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) will play Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) will also give it a go. Both key offensive pieces were listed as questionable but practiced in full on Wednesday. Mayfield is currently the QB19 on the season, averaging […]

Chris Godwin Ready To Roll Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) appears to be ready to suit up against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Godwin and quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) will play. Both were officially listed as questionable. The 27-year-old has disappointed fantasy managers so far this season, largely due […]

Should I Pick Up Emari Demercado? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

Déjà vu (noun): a feeling of having already experienced the present situation. Fantasy managers are likely thinking, wait, we've been here before. Emari Demercado was the hot commodity of the waiver wire just two weeks ago and he ended up being a complete dud. That is true. If the rookie was dropped due to his […]

Should I Pick Up Rashee Rice? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlook

If you're a regular reader of RotoBaller content, you know that our staff has been pounding the table to stash Rashee Rice for several weeks now. Don't believe me? Search "Rashee Rice" and take a look. You'll be scrolling through waiver wire articles for a bit. I'll wait. The truth is that the window may […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 8) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The underdogs were the talk of the NFL town in Week 7. Seven teams pulled off an upset creating a chaotic week for Pick 'Em pools. Looking ahead to the (hopefully safer) Week 8 slate, there are no teams on bye. NFL schedule makers, in their infinite wisdom, threw in a week when all teams […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Secures Just One Catch On Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught one of his two targets for 22 yards in the team's 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. It was a step back for the second-year receiver, who had been getting more involved in the offense on a weekly basis. He did play the third-most snaps of any […]

Eric Gray Suffers Calf Injury

New York Giants running back Eric Gray (calf) suffered a calf injury in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders and did not return to the game. With the rookie unavailable to return punts, wide receiver Sterling Shepard took over the duties and muffed a punt. That led to the lone Washington touchdown for the […]

Jalen Hurts Finishes Sunday Night Football With Knee Brace

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) was noticeably limping following their victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Hurts was sporting a knee brace in the second half and rushed for his lowest total in any game this season. Although the team acknowledged that it's something that Hurts had previously been dealing with, […]

Jalin Hyatt Catches Two Long Passes Versus Washington

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt put together one of his best games as a professional in the team's 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. The rookie caught two passes for 75 yards on five targets, including a 42-yard completion down the sideline in the fourth quarter. Hyatt ran the third-most routes for the […]

Saquon Barkley Scores Through The Passing Game

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed the ball 21 times for 77 yards and snagged three passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in the team's 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. Barkley couldn't find much running room behind a makeshift offensive line but took a 32-yard pass to the house in the […]

Darren Waller Captures His First Touchdown Of The Season

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller put together his best performance of the 2023 campaign with seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. The touchdown was Waller's first as a member of the Giants. It also marked the first time since Week 3 that the Giants scored an offensive […]

Tyrod Taylor Tosses Two Touchdowns In Week 7 Victory

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 18 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. He also rushed eight times for 25 yards. Both scores came in the second quarter and were the first two offensive touchdowns for New York since Week 3. This was the […]

Fantasy Football Week 7 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Jonathan Taylor, Kirk Cousins, Rachaad White, Jerry Jeudy

"Bye-nado" Part 1 is here. Six teams are taking the week off. Plus, with injuries mounting (see: Christian McCaffrey, Kyren Williams, David Montgomery, and more), fantasy managers need to get creative with roster decisions to field a winning lineup. That could mean that managers may have no choice but to start players listed as potential […]

Giants DST An Average Streaming Option For Week 7

One of the worst defenses in football for the first four weeks, the New York Giants have cobbled together two straight decent fantasy performances. Holding the Buffalo Bills to just 14 points is a major accomplishment in and of itself. They'll now face Sam Howell, who has been sacked more than any quarterback in the […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Offering PPR Upside In Week 7

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has seen his involvement in the offense gradually increase over the last four weeks. His eight catches and 62 yards against Buffalo both marked season-high totals. Robinson still rarely gets targeted down the field but his reception numbers give decent value in PPR formats. The second-year receiver also […]

Isaiah Hodgins Not Seeing Consistent Playing Time

New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins is being phased out of the offense. After playing at least 60% of the offensive snaps in Weeks 1-3, he played a season-low 23% of the snaps against Buffalo. As a result, he didn't log a single stat. It's his third straight game playing under 40% of the […]

Jalin Hyatt Getting More Involved As Season Progresses

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt saw a career-high 73% of the snaps in Week 6. That coincided with his best marks in targets and receptions for his young career. Three catches for 21 yards isn't spectacular but it's a sign of further involvement. With only seven catches, the rookie ranks fourth on the […]

Darius Slayton Facing Beatable Secondary In Week 7

Fresh off of a game where he led New York in receiving, Giants wideout Darius Slayton draws a beatable Commanders' secondary in Week 7. They allow the second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Slayton will draw at least a few downfield targets against Washington but he remains a player best left on the waiver […]

Darren Waller Remains A TE1 Despite Subpar Play

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has only scored double digits in PPR formats in two out of six games but he's still ranked as the TE11 this season. The Giants' passing game is among the worst in the NFL and Waller is struggling because of it. The veteran faces a Washington defense that […]

Saquon Barkley Running Behind Patchwork Offensive Line In Week 7

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) picked up limited practice designations this week but it's just maintenance in his return from a sprained ankle. He's ready to go against the Washington Commanders. His offensive line, however, may not be. They could be down as many as three starters. Some reserves are battling injuries […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 7: Drake London, Courtland Sutton, Rhamondre Stevenson

Week 7 is almost upon us and the further we get into the season, the more important start/sit decisions become. Your choices from here on out can make or break your chances of winning your fantasy league. Today's trio of players are carrying the disappointment label but that may not actually be the case for […]

Is Kyler Murray Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Flashback to Week 14 of the NFL season 2022. The entire NFL community witnessed Kyler Murray tear his ACL in a primetime contest against the New England Patriots. Due to the timing and nature of the injury, Murray was unable to begin the 2023 season with a clean bill of health. The franchise quarterback is […]

Jamaal Williams Expected To Play On Thursday Night Football

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is expected to be activated off of injured reserve in time to suit up for Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran has spent the last four games on the shelf with the hamstring issue. He picked up three straight limited practices this week. Williams […]

Trevor Lawrence's Availability Could Come Down To Pregame Workout

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) will test out his injured knee in pregame warmups to see if he's able to play against the Saints on Thursday Night Football. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it could be a game-time decision. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport described Lawrence's knee sprain as "pretty slight." Backup C.J. Beathard would […]