Andrew Thomas Didn't Start For Giants

The New York Giants made a change with their offensive line, moving rookie left tackle Andrew Thomas to the bench and starting third-round rookie Matt Peart in his place. Not a great sign for Thomas, the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft who has struggled so far. Maybe if this is a permanent […]

Jordan Wilkins Active For Week 6

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (calf) will play on Sunday despite missing practice on Thursday and Friday. Wilkins has the chance to see a few touches on Sunday, but doesn't really make a dent on the fantasy radar. Consider Jonathan Taylor to be the lead back and the main fantasy play this week in […]

Adam Humphries Will Play Against Texans

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (COVID-19) will return for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. Fellow receiver Corey Davis (COVID-19) will not. Humphries should immediately step into a solid role in the slot for the Titans, making him a WR4 play in full-PPR leagues and WR5 play in half-PPR. Not an exciting option, but […]

Curtis Samuel Inactive For Week 6

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (knee) looked like he was trending towards playing on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but was a late scratch when the inactive report came out. With Samuel out, we can expect heavy doses of D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson at wide receiver. Seth Roberts should see an increased workload, […]

Darius Slayton Will Play Against Washington

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (concussion) is available to play on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. Slayton should serve as the primary target for quarterback Daniel Jones, and while downside exists, he's also already had a pair of 100-yard games and should be considered a solid WR3 play this week against this […]

Adrian Peterson Good To Go After Appendix Scare

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson missed practice earlier in the week after side pain prompted concerns about his appendix. But blood work showed there wasn't an issue there, and Peterson is good to go on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This is a fairly crowded backfield and the Jaguars are a defense that's going […]

Drew Lock Officially Active For Week 6

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, while Jeff Driskel won't be active. This seems to suggest Lock is a full go as the starter, though a tough matchup against the Patriots means that Lock's just a low-end QB2 play. He'll be especially hurt by […]

Jordan Akins, Keke Coutee Inactive Against Titans

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans as expected, and slot receiver Keke Coutee is a healthy scratch. With Akins out, Darren Fells will once again serve as the primary tight end option for quarterback Deshaun Watson. He has touchdown upside as a big target in the […]

Julian Edelman Active For Week 6

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Edelman will serve as the primary receiving option for quarterback Cam Newton and should be considered a solid WR3 play against the Broncos Defense, which has surrendered some good performances to opposing slot receivers this season.

D.J. Chark Jr. Active For Week 6

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (ankle) will be active on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. With Detroit's pass defense struggling this year, Chark should be considered a strong WR2 option, even with the possibility that he's going to be slightly limited due to the injury. Meanwhile, defensive end Josh Allen won't play. The […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Hollywood Casino 400

The NASCAR Playoffs move on as we head to Kansas Speedway. Who'll get off to a strong start in the Round of 8 and lock their way into the finale at Phoenix? Who'll get caught up in an early accident and find themselves in a huge hole? Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 6

Hi, y'all! Five weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 6 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Looks To Continue Upward Trajectory

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is coming off one of the best games of his first NFL campaign, catching a career-high seven passes for 79 yards against Houston. Shenault has entered the fantasy football starter conversation in deeper leagues and has a plus matchup this week against the Lions, who allow the […]

Tape Tells All: Chase Claypool's Week 5 Performance

On Sunday, a potential new star emerged in the NFL, as Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool scored four touchdowns. Claypool is going to be the biggest add on the waiver wire this week, which is the right decision. Get him on your rosters. In fact, by the time you're reading this, there's a […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Has Strong Upside In Week 6

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (ankle) only had three catches for 16 yards before being forced out of Week 5's contest against the Houston Texans. But if Chark is able to go against the Lions on Sunday, he'll be a strong WR2 play against a Lions Defense that allows the eighth-most fantasy points […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Kansas Lottery 300 (10/17/20)

The Round of 8 begins on Saturday night for the Xfinity Series. Who'll clinch the first stop in the season finale at Phoenix? Who'll dig themselves into a huge hole. Saturday's action kicks off with the Truck Series race at Kansas. You can find our analysis of that one here. Here at RotoBaller, we want […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Kansas Clean Harbors 200 (10/17/20)

After a week off, the NASCAR Truck Series is back in action this Saturday at Kansas Speedway. The end of the season is fast approaching, as after Kansas we'll have just three more races to go before it all wraps up. Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed decisions about your DFS […]

James Robinson's Role Continues To Rise

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson remains in the RB2 conversation due to his increased workload on the ground and in the passing game for this Jags team, as he's had 17 touches or more in each game and saw a season-high seven targets last week. An even bigger factor this week, though, may be […]

Gardner Minshew II A Strong QB2 Play Against Lions

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II should be considered a high-end streaming play in one-QB fantasy leagues on Sunday when the Jaguars face the Detroit Lions. The Lions allow the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing passers, and Minshew has three 300-yard games already this year. He's starting to cut down on the interceptions […]

Jordan Akins Has Streaming Appeal In Week 6

If he suits up on Sunday, Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (ankle) should be a strong streaming candidate against a Titans Defense that allows the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Akins hasn't had a ton of production over his last two games, but did have seven catches in Week 2 […]

Randall Cobb Remains Deep League Flex Option

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb isn't going to win you a week in fantasy this year, but the slot receiver has been targeted at least five times in three of the last four games and has value in deep leagues. Cobb had a season-high six receptions last week and can provide fantasy managers with […]

Brandin Cooks Positioned For Strong Week 6

2020 has been a weird ride for Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. He bottomed out in Week 4, failing to record a single reception. But the team moved on from head coach Bill O'Brien after that game, and in the team's first appearance post-O'Brien, Cooks was targeted a season-high 12 times, catching eight of […]

Will Fuller V Has Upside In Week 6

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V has now scored a touchdown in three consecutive games, and he's done it while not playing the one-dimensional, deep-threat role that he's played in past seasons. Fuller has become a well-rounded option for quarterback Deshaun Watson and has WR2 upside heading into a Week 6 meeting with the […]

David Johnson Has Good Week 6 Matchup

Houston Texans running back David Johnson saw a season-high 17 carries in the first game of the post-Bill O'Brien era last week, while backup running back Duke Johnson had just four touches. David Johnson has had some inconsistent games this year, including rushing for just 1.77 yards per carry against the Steelers, but his high share […]

Deshaun Watson Is Trending Up

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was playing like a fantasy QB2 over the first four games of the NFL season, but with head coach Bill O'Brien gone, he looked more like the expected version of himself last week against the Jaguars. Now, he'll look to continue that momentum against the Titans this week. Tennessee is […]

What Dak Prescott's Injury Means For Andy Dalton

On Sunday, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury against the New York Giants. It was a horrifying moment for anyone watching the game. With Prescott out, the Cowboys turned to Andy Dalton at quarterback to end the game. Dalton was 9-for-11 throwing the football, with 111 yards. He didn't throw for […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6

Can you believe we're already on our way to Week 6 of the NFL? The season is flying along, even with a lot of bumps along the way. This week saw some wild performances from some unexpected places, including Steelers rookie Chase Claypool going all the way off. It's a great time to get Claypool […]

Tuesday Night Football Starts and Sits: Bills vs Titans

It's Tuesday football time! And no, this article isn't about a MAC football game between Akron and Bowling Green -- it's about an actual NFL game on a Tuesday night. After having their Week 4 game postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Tennessee Titans have had their Week 5 game pushed as far it […]

Terry McLaurin Disappoints Against Rams

The Washington Football Team's offense struggled mightily against the Rams, with only one wide receiver catching more than one pass. That receiver was Terry McLaurin, but being the best wideout of the afternoon didn't matter much in this, as he only finished with three catches for 26 yards. It was a weird day that featured […]

J.D. McKissic Leads Washington In Receptions

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic was the team's leading receiver in Week 5, catching six passes for 46 yards. He was a favorite checkdown option for quarterback Alex Smith in the second half. McKissic is a solid receiving back, but likely won't get the necessary workload moving forward to be a startable play […]