Grady Jarrett Suffers Torn ACL

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (knee) suffered a torn ACL and will not play for the remainder of the 2023 season. The two-time Pro Bowler suffered the injury early in Atlanta's contest against the Tennessee Titans, which allowed running back Derrick Henry to run for over 100 yards. Jarrett only logged four snaps before […]

Daniel Jones Cleared For Contact

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has been cleared for contact and is now in line to return to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Giants' starter was actually given clearance prior to Sunday's loss to the Jets but the team decided to keep him on the sidelines anyway. […]

Rashan Gary Agrees To Contract Extension

The Green Bay Packers and pass rusher Rashan Gary have agreed to a new four-year, $96M contract extension. The 12th overall pick in the 2019 draft has tallied 4.5 sacks on the season and is on pace for a career-high in that category despite suffering a torn ACL last season. Gary has totaled 150 tackles […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Catches Zero Passes Against Jets

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson did not secure his lone target in the team's 13-10 overtime loss to the New York Jets. The second-year wideout did rush the ball twice for 17 yards. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) exited the game in the first half and the Giants' passing game crumbled under backup Tommy […]

Matt Breida Dashes For 13 Yards In Overtime Loss

New York Giants running back Matt Breida rushed the ball five times for 13 yards and added one catch for four yards in the team's 13-10 overtime loss to the New York Jets. Breida actually tied for the team lead in receiving yards with Darren Waller, who exited in the first half with a hamstring […]

Tommy DeVito Throws For Negative Yardage

New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito was thrust into action in the first half with the injury to Tyrod Taylor (ribs) but the Giants' coaching staff clearly didn't trust the undrafted rookie to throw downfield. DeVito routinely handed the ball off to running back Saquon Barkley. When they did let the 25-year-old throw, passes didn't […]

Saquon Barkley Tallies 39 Touches Against The Jets

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed the football 36 times for 128 yards and added three catches for a net of zero yards in the team's 13-10 overtime loss to the New York Jets. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) left the game in the first half so the Giants leaned on their star running […]

Amari Cooper, Rashee Rice, Jared Goff - Risky or Safe? Fantasy Football Start/Sit Picks

Fantasy football is all about taking gambles. From draft day to the final week of the season, managers are making roster decisions based on future unknowns. There are some players, however, that are safer bets to make than others. Jameson Williams is the definition of a risky bet. He can catch two passes for 100+ […]

Should I Start Chuba Hubbard in Week 8? Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

25 million dollars across four years is a pretty penny for a running back averaging just over three yards per carry on the season. The contract for Miles Sanders is looking more and more like a mistake as the 2023 season nears its midway point. He's battled a pair of injuries (groin/shoulder) which accounts for […]

Graham Gano Not A Strong Kicker Candidate For Week 8

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (knee) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and has no injury designation for this weekend. As the offense struggles, Gano's attempts have fluctuated. In Week 7, he saw just one field goal try, which he missed. In fact, the veteran has missed four field goals through seven games. […]

Giants DST A Decent Streaming Option In Week 8

The New York Giants' defense has significantly improved from their disastrous start to the season. In the last three games, they've sacked opposing quarterbacks seven times, recovered two fumbles, intercepted four passes, and scored one touchdown. The unit also only allowed the Bills and Commanders to combine for 21 points in the last two weeks. […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Not Considered A Flex Option In Week 8

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is coming off his worst game of the 2023 season. The sophomore caught just one of two targets for 22 yards against Washington. He'll have a similar challenge against the New York Jets, who allow the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Due to his […]

Jalin Hyatt Emerging But Facing Tough Matchup In Week 8

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt earned a career-high five targets against Washington as he saw his time on the field jump to over 70 percent. He turned those targets into two catches for 75 yards. The Giants are making a concerted effort to get the third-round rookie more involved as they desperately search […]

Darius Slayton A Wide Receiver To Avoid In Week 8

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is a mainstay in the Giants' offense, lining up at wideout for over 80 percent of snaps in five out of seven games. The production, however, leaves a lot to be desired. In a plus matchup against Washington in Week 7, the veteran earned just two targets, catching […]

Saquon Barkley Cleared Of Elbow Issue, An RB1 In Week 8

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (elbow) was listed as a full participant in practice on Friday and has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. With injury issues out of the way, Barkley is expecting another day with over 20 carries and some extra work in the passing game. […]

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 […]