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Calvin Ridley Leads Titans In Receiving Against Bears
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught three of seven targets for 50 yards in a 24-17 loss at Chicago. On a day where the Titans struggled to move the ball through the air, Ridley was still able to have a decent afternoon with a 22% target share and almost 40% of the Titans passing […]
Ryan J. Goodman 2 months agoWill Levis Collapses In Defeat At Bears
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis went 19-for-32 for 127 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Levis also rushed nine times for 36 yards and lost a fumble. It was a forgettable start to Year 2 for the quarterback, who was constantly under pressure and indecisive […]
Ryan J. Goodman 2 months agoNick Folk Better Left Out Of Lineups For Week 1
Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk will start the season in Chicago taking on the Bears in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Folk was the #19 kicker last year but the ranking wasn't emblematic of his effectiveness. It was a career-year for the 39-year old veteran, who finished first in the NFL with a […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoTitans D/ST Should Be Left On Waivers In Week 1
The Tennessee Titans defense will face 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears in Week 1. This unit was at or below average in most statistical categories last season, leading to a No. 26 finish among fantasy defenses. The Titans signed some big names for their secondary, including star cornerbacks L'Jarius […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoChigoziem Okonkwo Not On Fantasy Radar For Week 1
Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo takes on the Chicago Bears in an NFL opening weekend matchup. The former fourth-round pick was a popular breakout candidate last season, and while that didn't pan out due to the ineffectiveness of Ryan Tannehill at QB, Okonkwo was much more productive when Levis took over as the starting […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoCalvin Ridley On WR2 Radar In First Game As A Titan
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley heads into a Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The veteran wideout revitalized his career last season in Jacksonville with over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns, helping him secure a large payday from the Titans this spring. With DeAndre Hopkins now 32 and in his last […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoTony Pollard Faces Tough Test In Week 1 At Chicago
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard heads to Chicago to face the Bears on NFL opening weekend. Pollard came to Nashville by way of Dallas on a 3-year, $21.75M deal this offseason after an underwhelming year as the Cowboys lead back. He now takes over a Titans backfield that is without superstar workhorse Derrick Henry, […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoTyjae Spears A Lowly Flex Option On Opening Weekend Vs. Bears
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears takes on the stout Chicago Bears defense in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Spears played second-fiddle to future Hall-of-Famer Derrick Henry last season who bolted for the Ravens in free agency. Even with Henry receiving the lion's share of the work, Spears was able to snag 52 […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoWill Levis Only An Option In Two-QB Leagues Against Chicago
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis travels to Chicago to take on Caleb Williams and the Bears in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. The Kentucky product started eight games last season due to the inept play of Ryan Tannehill and showed major flashes throughout his short stint as the lead signal caller in Nashville, […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoWide Receiver Fantasy Football Avoids - Overvalued ADPs Include Marvin Harrison Jr., Puka Nacua, more
The fantasy football season is imminent, and for the sickos, that means diving into as much research and data as you can get your hands on over the next few weeks. Sometimes too much data can have a reverse effect on managers and lead to overthinking, but here at RotoBaller, we like to provide you […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoCalvin Ridley Catches Two Passes For 39 Yards In Final Preseason Showing
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught two passes for 39 yards on three targets in a 30-27 win against New Orleans on Sunday. The day was highlighted by a 33-yard gain in the first quarter, where quarterback Will Levis showed great patience in the pocket before dealing a strike to Ridley. It was a […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoBryce Oliver Ends Preseason With 52 Yards, Two Scores
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Bryce Oliver hauled in three passes for 52 yards and two touchdowns in the last preseason win over New Orleans. It was a mini breakout for the undrafted pass-catcher out of Youngstown State, who was having a quiet game until quarterback Malik Willis started looking his way in the fourth […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoMalik Willis Throws Two Touchdowns In Last Preseason Game
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis only threw four total passes in a preseason week 3 win over New Orleans, but two of them went for touchdowns. The third-year QB was 3-4 on the day for 51 yards including the game winning score to rookie receiver Bryce Oliver, threading the ball in a tight window for […]
Ryan J. Goodman 3 months agoFantasy Football Committee Running Backs to Target in 2024
The Zero RB strategy is all the rage these days, and to effectively pull this off, targeting backs on high-powered offenses usually has a good chance of success. It's not always that simple, though. Other factors such as offensive line strength, scheme, fit, coaching, luck, etc. also play a factor and are important considerations when […]
Ryan J. Goodman 5 months agoMen's College Basketball: Ranking The Top-10 Coaching Hires For The 2024-25 Season
While the 2023-24 college basketball offseason officially ended a little over a month ago, the offseason drama doesn't rest for anyone. The Rothstein-ism "We sleep in May" may apply to the fans and players participating in the sport, but it certainly does not apply to countless athletic directors across the country who have had to […]
Ryan J. Goodman 6 months agoTop Head Coaching Candidates for Kentucky Men's Basketball - 2024 NCAA Basketball
The college basketball offseason has officially begun. The UConn Huskies were crowned National Champions on Monday, completing their repeat title quest which had not been done since 2006-07. Hundreds of players have already thrown their names in the portal and most head coaching vacancies have been filled to get a head-start on roster building. However, […]
Ryan J. Goodman 7 months agoFinal Four Power Rankings and Preview
The Final Four is set to commence in Phoenix, Arizona this coming Saturday, with these four spectacular teams fighting to reach the pinnacle of college basketball: UConn, Alabama, Purdue, and NC State. The narratives we have in this final weekend are nothing short of incredible, highlighted by the 11-seed NC State Wolfpack who were 1 […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoRanking the Top-10 Players in the Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four
There's only one week left in the college basketball season, but the three most important games of the year have yet to tip off. This year's tournament hasn't necessarily been the most exhilarating in terms of buzzer beaters and massive upsets, but the incredible ride NC State has taken to the Final Four is one […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoMarch Madness Power Rankings: Where Does Each Sweet 16 Team Stand?
And then there were 16. The first two rounds of the 2024 NCAA Tournament are in the books, which means we no longer have virtually unlimited high-stakes basketball for an entire weekend. That is a sad realization, but the tournament is just starting to heat up. All No. 1 and No. 2 seeds advanced to […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoNCAA March Madness Day 2: Recap, Reaction, and Takeaways
And that's a wrap on Round 1 of the 2024 NCAA tournament. It's the last day of the year we get nonstop college basketball action for over twelve straight hours. Some of you might think seven hours of commercial-free football is the greatest thing on earth, and I'd have to politely disagree. An entire half-day […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoNCAA March Madness Day 1: Recap, Reactions, and Takeaways
One of the best days of the year is in the books. There's always a little sadness to it after that final buzzer sounds on the nightcap, but then you remember that you're going to wake up and run it back all over again and elation once again washes over you. No? Okay, maybe that's […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoNCAA March Madness: Predicting the Leading Scorers of the First Round
There's nothing quite like the Madness of March. It's where dreams are crushed or become reality, heroes falter or heed the call, and legacies are solidified. Every year, there are a couple of players that captivate the country with their scintillating play and ridiculous shot-making ability. Within the past 20 years, we've had players like […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoOverrated And Underrated College Basketball Teams for the 2024 NCAA Tournament
The 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket is finally here. About 395,000 minutes of Division 1 basketball were played over almost ten thousand games since the season tipped off in early March. All culminating in this beautiful event that is truly one of a kind. Here it is: Tournament bracket WITH tip times AND locations AND TV […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoNCAA Men's Basketball: Big East Tournament Predictions
The Big East tournament may have the most allure of all the major conferences given the intense rivalries and the fact that it takes place at "The World's Most Famous Arena" -- Madison Square Garden. While the dog days of the old Big East made it what it is, much of that energy still carries […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoNCAA Men's Basketball: 2024 ACC Tournament Predictions
Conference championship week is here! Besides the actual NCAA Tournament itself and (maybe) feast week, this is the best five-day stretch of college basketball that the season has to offer. Tuesday marks the tipoff of the ACC Tournament. It was generally a down year for the conference once again, with only two AP top-25 teams […]
Ryan J. Goodman 8 months agoThe Greatest (Active) College Basketball Coaches Who Have Not Won A National Championship
The first week of March is not quite madness. Most are patiently waiting for high-major conference championship week, which doesn't tip off until March 12. While we sit around and twiddle our thumbs in anticipation, it's always fun to take a step back and look at the landscape of college basketball more holistically, indulging in […]
Ryan J. Goodman 9 months agoOverrated And Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing The AP Poll For Week 18
Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's finally here. March has arrived and with it comes the first smattering of conference tournaments. The ASUN, Big South, CAA, Horizon League, Missouri Valley, NEC, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, SOCON, Summit League, and the Sun Belt all tip off this week and will give us our first taste of what […]
Ryan J. Goodman 9 months agoOverrated And Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing The AP Poll For Week 17
In case you were wondering...it's still not March... not yet. However, we are less than two weeks away from conference tournaments kicking off and only three Sundays away from a brand new crisp bracket in the palm of our hands. Before we get to that point though, there are still a few regular-season games that […]
Ryan J. Goodman 9 months agoOverrated And Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing The AP Poll For Week 15
In my eyes, this AP ranking was maybe the most spot-on we've seen all year, so congrats to the college basketball reporters this week. You did well. That is why I only have one team for each category for this week's AP Poll. UConn and Purdue remained at one and two respectively for the fifth […]
Ryan J. Goodman 9 months agoNCAA Men's Basketball: Predictions For Major Conference Winners
The NFL season needs to get on with itself. I can only take so much more Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce content. That's why Nick Rodriguez (@DrRoddy_) and myself have decided to instead immerse ourselves in the college basketball conference races, most of which are looking like they will come down to the wire. So, […]
Ryan J. Goodman 10 months ago