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Rookie Spotlight - J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
With the 57th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Stanford wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside to give quarterback Carson Wentz another big-bodied weapon to boost their offense. Whiteside wasn't the top prospect in this year's class, but he gives the offense the ability to improve their offensive efficiency in the red zone. […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoRookie Running Backs Destined for a Committee
There has been some great rookie running back draft classes in recent years. This year wasn't one of those. While there was a number of players that were solid options later in the draft, there were only a couple that have the opportunity to be full-time starters in Year 1. These are not those guys. […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoRookie Tight Ends In The Best Fantasy Situations
The 2019 NFL draft is complete and it's time to start prepping for fantasy football. Today, we're talking about tight ends that could make an impact in the rookie season. The most difficult part of this will be figuring out which tight ends can avoid the rookie wall that most rookie tight ends seem to […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoNFL Draft Day 2 Winners/Losers - Instant Reaction
On Friday night, the 2019 NFL Draft resumed after a wild first round on Thursday night. We have already gone through the winners and losers from Round 1, and it's time to move on to the winners and losers from Day 2. After a day with relatively few defensive backs getting drafted, things changed rapidly […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoDynasty Price Check - Eric Ebron
It took him five years and his second team, but tight end Eric Ebron was finally able to put it all together with the Indianapolis Colts last year. The former 15th overall pick saw career highs in nearly every category, including catches, yards and touchdowns with an eye-popping 14 total, including his one rushing score […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years ago2019 Dynasty Price Check - Corey Davis
The Tennessee Titans drafted Corey Davis fifth overall in the 2017 draft to be their number one wide receiver, and they've received mixed results since making that selection. He's put a few good games, such as his nine catch, 161 yards with a touchdown performance he put up last year against the Philadelphia Eagles. The […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years ago2019 Dynasty Price Check - Amari Cooper
The Dallas Cowboys were lambasted for giving up a first-round pick for Amari Cooper last year, and they showed how smart they were with the strong finish to the season that he had. His 13 receptions, 171 yards in two playoff games was the cherry on top of an impressive second half. As someone that had […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoRunning Back Dynasty Rankings - Tiers and Analysis
In case you didn't know, Rotoballer's 2019 Dynasty Rankings are here in all of their glory! The running back position isn't rife with bell cow backs that the game has had in recent memory, but there are a number of players at the top of the position or deeper in the rankings that can provide […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoEarly Dynasty Football Mock Draft - Round 1
The NFL season is not over, but the Rotoballer staff have already started preparing for the 2019-20 season with a Way Too Early Dynasty League Startup Mock Draft. In a startup draft, it's important to focus on building a solid foundation for the seasons to come. In this particular mock, there are 12 teams that […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoMarlon Mack Is Quiet In Divisional Round Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was looking to build on his solid performance in the Wild Card round, but he was unable to do so in the team's 31-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Mack finished the day with nine carries for 46 yards, which was an efficient day, but he just wasn't […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoMarlon Mack Shines In Wild Card Win
The Indianapolis Colts cruised to a 21-7 win over the Houston Texans, and running back Marlon Mack was a major piece of that. Mack finished with 24 carries for 148 yards and a touchdown. He also had two catches for six yards. The Texans got behind early which allowed the Colts to lean on Mack's […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoNyheim Hines Turns In A Quiet Game
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had a chance to break the record for receptions by a Colts rookie. In Week 17, he fell just short of that mark with three catches for 25 yards to go with one carry for four yards. Hines does the most work when the team is behind or involved […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoMarlon Mack Finishes The Season On A High Note
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack became the lead running back after the team moved on from running back Frank Gore last offseason. After he recovered from a midseason injury, he had an up and down season. In Week 17, it was all up with 25 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown. He also […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoJosh Reynolds Turns In An Excellent Game In Week 17
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds was expected to see a large workload increase after Cooper Kupp went down with a torn ACL earlier this season. After being quiet for much of that time, he turned in a great game in Week 17. He finished with four catches for 55 yards and two touchdowns. […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoBrandin Cooks Turns In An Efficient Day In Week 17
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has had a quiet last month of the season, but he was able to turn things around in Week 17. He finished with five catches for 62 yards and two touchdowns. In a rare instance from this season, Cooks lead the team in targets with nine. The big […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoC.J. Anderson Shines In Todd Gurley's Absence
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was sat again in Week 17 to rest his injured knee. In his stead, the team started running back C.J. Anderson to carry the mantle he played very well with 23 carries for 132 yards and a touchdown to go with three catches for 22 yards. Anderson has […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoJared Goff Lights It Up In Week 17
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff had been struggling for the past few weeks, but, he was finally able to bounce back in Week 17. He finished the regular season with an efficient 15/26 for 199 yards and four touchdowns. He didn't put up the gaudy yardage totals we've seen earlier this year, but this […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoWeek 17 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 17 of the 2018 season, and, for most of us, the fantasy season is all but over. A large number of fantasy championships took place last week, but there are a few of us that have matchups that have trickled into the final week. If you're still going, you likely still want to win, […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoNyheim Hines Turns A Solid Outing
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines has limited value in the running game, which was evident on Sunday with two carries for two yards with a touchdown. In PPR formats, he had four catches for 41 yards which led him to a solid RB2 stat line. When the team has to throw a lot, as […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoMarlon Mack Salvages A Day With A Touchdown
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack had an inefficient day with 12 carries for 34 yards, but he salvaged it with one touchdown. He also added one catch for four yards. Mack dealt with game script issues when the team got down big early. They had to storm back with a lot of throwing, which […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoWeek 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
For much of the season, we've seen kickers rarely used on field goal duty, but, in the last couple of weeks, we have seen a large amount of change in that area. Defenses are cashing in on the bad weather to slow opposing offenses down, and that should continue in Week 16. The second round […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoJosh Reynolds Turns In A Solid Week 15 Performance
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds has had a quiet few weeks, but he was able to come back to fantasy relevance in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, which included an increased role with 12 targets, five catches and 70 receiving yards. It wasn't the most efficient day, but it was a good […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoBrandin Cooks Quiet In Week 15
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been inconsistent over the past few weeks, and it continued in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished the night with six catches for 59 yards despite having a solid matchup. His big-play reliance showed itself this week, and he needs to fix that issue moving […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoRobert Woods Turns In A Solid Performance In Week 15
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods continued his solid season in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles when he had seven catches for 74 yards. There has rarely been a week that Woods didn't finish with at least 10 points in PPR scoring formats. He wasn't the best player for the Rams, but he […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoTodd Gurley Finishes Strong In Week 15
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley didn't have his best day on the ground due to the team falling behind big in Week 15. He did show off his dual-threat ability with 10 catches for 76 yards to go along with 12 carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Gurley is the engine that […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoJared Goff Struggles In Week 15 Loss
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff was one of the best and most consistent quarterbacks for the majority of the year, but he has struggled over the last month, including the team's Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He had 339 yards with two interceptions to go with two carries for 11 yards. For […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoNyheim Hines Quiet In Week 15
The Indianapolis Colts won 23-0 in Week 15, but rookie running back Nyheim Hines didn't get a ton of love in the action. He finished with six carries for 19 yards to go with four catches for 45 yards. When fellow running back Marlon Mack is running effectively, Hines sees a very limited workload, which […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoMarlon Mack Leads Team In Week 15 Win
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack had a tough matchup in Week 15. He didn't care, as he ran all over the Dallas Cowboys to the tune of 27 carries for 139 yards with two touchdowns along with one catch for 10 yards. When the Colts are able to get a lead and control the […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoJosh Reynolds Has An Intriguing Matchup In Week 15
When Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) was lost for the year with an injury, wide receiver Josh Reynolds stock immediately went on the rise. Against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had what was expected to be his breakout game. He has slumped the last couple of weeks, but he could turn that […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years agoRobert Woods Will Maintain His Value In Week 15
All season long, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has been a consistent WR2. He has been quarterback Jared Goff's favorite target, and it is likely that will continue this week against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles rank 31st in the NFL in receiving yards allowed, and they have only gotten worse as the […]
Gage Bridgford 6 years ago