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Darren Waller Struggles In Debut With Giants
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller was the only receiving option that did much of anything in the team's 40-0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but his stat line was still nothing to write home about. The veteran's three catches tied for the team lead with Darius Slayton and Saquon Barkley and his 36 […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoGraham Gano Puts Up Goose Egg In Week 1
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano had one kick blocked and missed on a second attempt in the team's 40-0 Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 36-year-old may not be to blame for either, as the snap on his miss wasn't perfect. He also did not get a chance to attempt an extra […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Bottled Up Against Dallas
New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley tallied 12 carries for 51 yards and three catches for 12 yards in the team's 40-0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. His 4.3 yards per carry was the most efficient part of the Giants' offense. Outside of the first drive, Daniel Jones and […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDaniel Jones Unable To Move The Football Against Dallas Defense
The New York Giants' offensive line was unable to contain the Dallas pass rush, leading to a forgettable night for quarterback Daniel Jones. Facing relentless pressure, the fifth-year tossed two interceptions in the first half and nearly threw a third in the 40-0 loss. The Cowboys sacked Jones seven times. By the end of the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoFantasy Football Week 1 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Daniel Jones, Najee Harris, Breece Hall, Kyle Pitts, more
The gap between fantasy football drafts and opening night kickoff is similar to the time between Christmas and New Year's Eve. You're coming off of that holiday high but the next big event is just a handful of days away. Like any holiday, you'll need to make your plans in advance. That's where fantasy managers […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season is finally here! The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night to kick off the new campaign on September 7. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Start Darnell Mooney or Treylon Burks? Fantasy Football Outlook
If you're asking the question "Should I Start Darnell Mooney or Treylon Burks?" you're either in a deep league or you drafted Cooper Kupp and/or Christian Watson. If the latter is the case, I'd like to paraphrase a famous poet: If you're having WR problems, I feel bad for you son. You got 99 problems […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up And Start Jonathan Mingo With D.J. Chark Out? Fantasy Football Outlook
Bryce Young is looking to accomplish something that hasn't been done in 21 years: a No. 1 overall pick winning his NFL debut. The last signal caller to win was David Carr when his Houston Texans won their first game as an expansion team in 2002. The rookie will have to do so with a […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Start The Commanders DST In Week 1? Fantasy Football Defenses
Spoiler alert! Have you ever become so invested in a TV show that has already aired, forcing you to dodge spoilers left and right? Don't tell me who or what is at the bottom of the hatch! Don't tell me who is a host and who is a human! Don't tell me who belongs in […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarren Waller Looking For A Strong Start To The Season
Fantasy managers have been victimized by tight end Darren Waller in the last two seasons. Since posting back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020 as a member of the Raiders, the tight end has only played in 20 out of 34 possible games. With a change of scenery, fantasy managers hope Waller stays healthy and […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSterling Shepard Lost In The Wide Receiver Crowd To Begin Season
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has ended each of the last two seasons on injured reserve. Due to his pension for finding himself on the shelf, the Giants brought in a slew of receiving options. Now, the veteran finds himself deeper on the depth chart. The ex-Oklahoma Sooner averaged eight targets per game […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalin Hyatt Hopes To Get Past Cowboys Defense On Sunday Night
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt isn't projected to see many targets in his NFL debut on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. There is a strong chance, however, that Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka scheme a few plays for the reigning Biletnikoff winner. He'll look to show off his speed (he was […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton A Likely Starter, Unlikely To Be On Fantasy Radars
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is atop the depth chart at one of the receiver positions for New York but there are only so many pass attempts to go around. In sixteen games in 2022, Slayton grabbed 46 passes for 724 yards and just two touchdowns. Eleven of his 16 games were starts. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoParris Campbell Could Lead Giants Wide Receivers In Targets
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell is coming off of his first healthy season of his four-year NFL career and he turned in some productive performances for the Indianapolis Colts. New York brought in the former second-round pick to occupy the slot wide receiver role while Wan'Dale Robinson recovers from an ACL tear. If […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIsaiah Hodgins Looks To Build Off Of Successful End To 2022
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins was one of the biggest success stories in the NFL in 2022. Cut by Buffalo mid-season, Hodgins found a new home in New York and scored a touchdown in four of his final five regular season games. Riding the wave of his fantasy-relevant performances, the Giants named the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Locked In As An RB1 Against Dallas
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is still the engine of the offense, despite the offseason addition of tight end Darren Waller. Barkley is fresh off of a 1,300-yard, 10-touchdown rushing campaign in 2022. He also added 57 catches in the passing game. The sixth-year pro scored in both contests against the Cowboys last […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDaniel Jones A Potential Bust Candidate Against Dallas
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will begin the 2023 season facing off against a familiar foe. The Dallas Cowboys' opportunistic defense limited Jones to a 56.9 percent completion percentage, 424 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in two games last season. The 26-year-old does rely on his legs to boost his fantasy football numbers. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoHas Travis Kelce Been Ruled Out For Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Picture it: You've spent weeks researching player outlooks and mock drafts (on RotoBaller, of course), and you draft the perfect team. You're projected to beat your Week 1 opponent by double digits, and the platform you play on forecasts you to have the most wins in the league. Then you're hanging out on a Tuesday […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoRashid Shaheed Dodges Injury Report
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (groin) is not on the team's Week 1 injury report. The speedy sophomore is now on track to suit up against the Tennessee Titans. Shaheed had been dealing with a groin injury in training camp. He figures to serve behind Chris Olave and Michael Thomas to begin the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoKenny McIntosh Still Missing Practices
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) did not practice Wednesday due to a sprained knee. He's been off of the field for a month. The rookie sustained the injury during a mock game in early August. His status for Week 1 is still up in the air but looking unlikely as kickoff inches closer. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJameis Winston Avoids Injury Report
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (wrist) is not listed on the team's injury report. The former first-overall pick sustained the injury during the Saints' final preseason game against Houston. He now figures to serve as the primary backup for starter Derek Carr. Third-string quarterback Jake Haener was hit with a six-game suspension earlier this […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDemario Douglas Cleared For Opener
New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (shoulder) is no longer listed on the team's injury report. The rookie is now slated to make his NFL debut against Philadelphia on Sunday. The sixth-round pick stood out during training camp and made his case for a spot on the roster. The veterans of the wide receiver […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoGeorge Kittle Agrees To Restructured Contract
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be playing under a restructured contract in 2023. The team converted over $10 million of Kittle's base salary into a signing bonus. They also restructured the contract of offensive lineman Trent Williams. The moves were made in order to pay defensive end Nick Bosa, who agreed to […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTravis Kelce To Test Out His Knee Thursday Morning
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) plans to test out his knee during a workout Thursday morning to see how it responds. If all goes well, the star will then be on the field during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions. According to the report, Kelce is pushing to play, but the team […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Breece Hall Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Hall In Fantasy Football?
New York Jets running back Breece Hall appears to be ready to go for Week 1 and, according to coach Robert Saleh, will not be on a predetermined snap count. It sounds like everything that Hall fantasy managers ever wanted, coming off of an ACL tear in October. But it's not as rosy as it […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up and Start Marvin Mims Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook
Talent can only take you so far in the National Football League. Most of the time, players need the right situation to blossom into the stars they were destined to be. There's a reason that Cleveland has cycled through quarterbacks faster than milk expires in your fridge. Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs De'Von Achane Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Achane For Fantasy Football?
What a rollercoaster offseason it has been for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane and fantasy football enthusiasts. He was drafted by Miami, a good offense that did not already have an established star running back on the roster, and impressed in OTAs. Then, the third-round pick suffered an undisclosed injury that cost him a […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Pick Up and Start Tank Bigsby? Fantasy Football Outlook
The Week 1 battle between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts is on the horizon but it remains to be seen how often head coach Doug Pederson will use the Tank. The rookie Tank Bigsby is, after all, reinforcement for the platoon of Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne Jr., Calvin Ridley, Christian Kirk, and Evan […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDameon Pierce (RB, HOU): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~43 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~50 ANALYSIS: Dameon Pierce finished just short of the 1000-yard mark last year (939 yards) but would have cleared it easily had he not suffered a high-ankle sprain late in the season. This offseason, Houston did bring in someone to split the workload with the sophomore. Devin Singletary […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoCharges Dropped Against Patriots' Jack Jones
New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones had all gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney. He was arrested in mid-June at Boston's Logan Airport while allegedly carrying two firearms in his luggage. Jones will have to complete several hours of community service, and the situation is still subject to a review […]
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