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Daniel 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 […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley A Surefire RB1 Against Shaky Run Defense
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) logged a full practice on Friday and will be available to suit up against the Las Vegas Raiders. It's a dream matchup for a workhorse running back. The Raiders allow the fourth most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs and just saw Lions running back […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDaniel Jones A QB2 In Return To Starting Lineup
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has been cleared to return and will be the starting quarterback once again in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. It will be his first game action since Week 5. The former first-round pick was having a rough year statistically before the injury and will now be […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoD'Onta Foreman, Chris Olave, Chris Godwin: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9
The fantasy playoffs are looming over managers like a mother making sure her kids are finishing their vegetables. For a majority of fantasy football leagues, just six weeks remain in the regular season. Each managerial decision made from here on out can make or break playoff chances. No pressure. The RotoBaller staff is here to help […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
Parity is alive and real in the league this season. Twelve games were within one score in the fourth quarter in Week 8 and we saw what may be the upset of the season with the Broncos shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 9 is chalked full of close spreads. Each […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Start Davante Adams in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Advice
Fantasy managers, I can guarantee you that Davante Adams shares the same frustrations you have with his recent play. Multiple times on Monday Night Football, the All-Pro wideout was missed when he was wide open or Jimmy Garoppolo took a sack before he could even miss the throw. Monday night's disaster was the last straw […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up and Start Derek Carr in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks
Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints may be simpatico after all. The ex-Raider and first-year Saints quarterback has thrown for over 300 yards in three straight contests, following three games when he was under 185 yards. That stat may be a surprise because the star wideout on this offense, Chris Olave, was held under […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDefensive Tackle Linval Joseph Signs With Buffalo
Veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph has been signed by the Buffalo Bills and placed on the active roster. In a corresponding move, the team sent cornerback Kaiir Elam to injured reserve. Unable to find a trade partner at the deadline, Buffalo instead opted to ink Joseph to a one-year deal. The 34-year-old most recently played […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDurham Smythe Returns To Practice Thursday
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was spotted at practice in Germany on Thursday. He sat out Wednesday with an ankle ailment. Smythe is the top tight end on the Dolphins but doesn't get involved much in the passing game. He's fifth on the team in receptions through the first eight weeks. Smythe is […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoRaheem Mostert Back At Practice On Thursday
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) returned to practice Thursday ahead of the team's matchup against Kansas City in Frankfurt, Germany. The veteran's absence from Wednesday practices is becoming a theme at this point. Injuries aren't much of a concern. Rather, the team is giving their lead running back a veteran rest day. He's […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDeAndre Hopkins Expected To Play Thursday Night
Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (toe) is on track to play Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The veteran wideout picked up a DNP on Wednesday, putting his status in doubt for Thursday Night Football. Hopkins is coming off his best performance of the 2023 season. Rookie quarterback Will […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up Trey McBride? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlook
It's a risky proclamation, but the tight end position may be uncharacteristically deep right now. A number of key injuries have propelled younger players into premier roles. Dalton Kincaid is one example of that and he scored on Thursday Night Football last week. Another is Trey McBride, who set records in his first game as […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up Taysom Hill? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlook
The New Orleans Saints' offense boasts high-profile names like Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, and Derek Carr. Kamara has been great but the other star of the show hasn't been the receivers or Carr. Rather, a 33-year-old hybrid QB/TE/RB (whatever you want to call him) named Taysom Hill is dominating fantasy football. Over the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJavonte Williams Picks Up 30 Touches, Scores Against Kansas City
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams rushed the ball 27 times for 85 yards and added three catches for 13 yards and a touchdown in the team's 24-9 upset victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. His attempts and rushing yards were new season-high marks. The Broncos picked up an early lead and were given short […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWill Levis To Start Thursday Night
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is expected to get his second straight start when the team faces off against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain. Levis threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns against Atlanta in his NFL debut. Repeat performances like that could […]
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