NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Phoenix Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 (11/7/20)

It's here: the Xfinity Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Who'll win the title? Justin Allgaier? Chase Briscoe? Austin Cindric? Justin Haley? Someone else? (Just kidding, only one of those four drivers can win the title. Just checking to make sure y'all are paying attention.) Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 9

We have reached the midway point of the season. It is at this stage where we can begin to identify which NFL teams will be in championship contention, and which will be preparing for the offseason. However, what is often less clear is which rookies will surge later in the year and which will not. […]

NFL Week 9: Drew Deen's NFL DFS Tiered Rankings (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to Week 9 of the Premium DFS Rankings.  It was a one-week hiatus from the normal cover photo, but we are back to the tradition with The Longest Yard.  Look, I know this one gets a lot of criticism from the "critics," but I […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As this unique regular season continues to unfold, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of multiple categories, […]

The Colts Running Backs - Jonathan Taylor vs Jordan Wilkins

Entering Week 8, there was still some fantasy hope for Jonathan Taylor. Many fantasy players were patient with him for much of the first half of the season, figuring the best was still yet to come. Other than a 101-yard outing in Week 2, though, Taylor had simply not shown a lot of upside as […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Week 9

The fantasy trade market is always a fun one to evaluate. Articles like this are essentially glorified "Who's Hot and Who's Not" pieces but the tables are turned to where sometimes, you want to trade for those that are cold and trade away those hot. We are officially halfway through the season and with teams nearly out […]

NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups for Week 9 (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 9 of the 2020 NFL Season! Each week, we'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. The "fantasy points allowed rank" […]

NFL DFS Stacks: Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me! I'm very proud to bring you our weekly tournament stacks article this season for you, our loyal RotoBaller reader, and valued premium subscriber. The NFL season is in full swing, so it's time to dig deep and […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are crossing the halfway point for all the NFL teams, and there is enough of a sample size to determine what is real and what is make-believe in 2020. Calvin Ridley is making the leap: Real. Aaron Rodgers is not an elite quarterback […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Week 9 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out the […]

Nyheim Hines Unlikely To Duplicate Week 8 Performance

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines was able to find the end zone twice against the Lions last week. His two touchdowns marks the first time he was able to score since Week 1. After a couple decent starts to the year with potential flex value, Hines had been hardly noticeable up until last week. […]

Zach Pascal An Unreliable Option In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal will enter this week as the WR1 on the Colts depth chart due to an injury to T.Y. Hilton. Pascal has played at least 70 percent of the team's snaps in every week but one so far this season, but it has not led to great production. He does […]

Ryan Succop A Starting Option For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop is a starting option this week versus the Saints. Succop has been efficient this season, going 15-for-17 in field-goal attempts and 26-for-27 in extra-point attempts. The Saints offer a generally favorable matchup for kickers and Succop's great output this season means he is a decent starting option.

Buccaneers Defense Better Left On Bench

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense is not an ideal starting option this week. Despite the strength of this unit, it is quite risky to trust them against a Saints team that gave them fits in Week 1 and should have Michael Thomas back to join Alvin Kamara and Drew Brees. In addition, struggling QB Daniel […]

Rob Gronkowski A TE1 This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is a TE1 against the Saints this week. Gronk has been playing effectively the past few weeks as he has three touchdowns in the past three games along with at least 40 yards in five of the past six games. The Saints allow the fourth-most points to fantasy […]

Tough To Trust Jordan Wilkins Against Ravens

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins had a surprising 20 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown last week against the Lions. While the Colts are still confident in rookie Jonathan Taylor, offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni was impressed by Wilkins' performance. The coaching staff stated that they will continue to explore ways to incorporate Wilkins […]

Antonio Brown A Flex This Week

Newly acquired Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown should be considered a flex piece this week. Brown returns to the NFL after a tumultuous year and will look to build his rapport with Tom Brady. In one game with the former New England QB last year, the WR had a 4/56/1 line. It remains […]

Kenyan Drake Won't Play In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Dolphins. Drake was injured in Week 7 and had the bye week to heal up, but he'll miss at least one game. Chase Edmonds will step in as the replacement against Miami, and he should see the lion's share […]

Chris Godwin A WR2 Against Saints If Active

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin should be considered a WR2 versus the Saints if active. It's been a frustrating season for Godwin who hasn't been able to stay on the field. The addition of Antonio Brown could also affect the fantasy values of the Tampa WRs. Nevertheless, Godwin's role and value in this […]

Philip Rivers Looks For Another Strong Performance

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has started to find his groove over the last two games, throwing for a total of six touchdowns and one interception. The last two games against the Bengals and Lions were fairly favorable matchups, but things will likely be a bit more difficult against the Ravens this week. The Ravens […]

Mike Evans A WR2 For This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is a WR2 this week versus the Saints. Evans has had an inconsistent campaign this year and has eclipsed 100 yards in two of eight games. He had a decent week last week against the Giants (5/55/1) and has a chance to build on that performance in what […]

Josh Jacobs Questionable Against Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (knee, illness) is listed as questionable for the divisional matchup in Week 9 against the Chargers. Jacobs got in a full practice on Wednesday and was limited on Friday, so he should be good to go for this one and should remain in the RB1 ranks this weekend. […]

Leonard Fournette A Lower-End RB2 For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette should be considered a lower-end RB2 for Week 9. In the past two weeks, Fournette has recorded 50 and 52 rushing yards, which is more than Ronald Jones II. The former Jaguar also had more carries than Jones last week (15 vs. 7). Now, it seems both Tampa […]

Ronald Jones II A Low-End RB2 For Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is an RB2 this week against the Saints. After having a three-game stretch with over 100 yards, the RB has dropped back down to earth and has only gotten 34 and 23 rushing yards the past two weeks as a result of Leonard Fournette cutting into his […]

Sammy Watkins Questionable Against Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and defensive end Frank Clark (knee) are questionable for Week 9 against the Panthers. Watkins was limited in practice all week, so he has a shot at returning for the first time since Week 5. Like both Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson, Watkins will be a risky […]

Tom Brady A QB1 In Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is a QB1 this week against the Saints. Brady threw for 279 yards last week and has been on a robust stretch that has seen him throw for nine touchdowns and zero picks in the last four games. The Saints allow the fifth-most points to fantasy QBs and Brady […]

Marcus Johnson, Mo Alie-Cox Questionable For Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marcus Johnson (knee) and tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) are both questionable for Week 9 against the Ravens. T.Y. Hilton (groin) is doubtful and Ashton Dulin (knee) is out, so the Colts could be very short-handed at receiver against Baltimore. Zach Pascal and rookies Michael Pittman Jr. and Dezmon Patmon would […]

Dawson Knox Questionable Against Seahawks

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (calf) is listed as questionable for the Week 9 game against the Seahawks. Knox returned to practice on Thursday after coming off the COVID-19 list and was limited the last two days. The 23-year-old from Mississippi hasn't played since Week 5, so even if he's active on Sunday, Buffalo […]

Falcons Defense Will Be Missing Key Defenders

Atlanta Falcons defensive ends Dante Fowler (hamstring) and Takkarist McKinley (groin, illness) and cornerback Jordan Miller have been ruled out for Week 9 against the Broncos. It's more good news for a Denver offense that overcame a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the Chargers as time expired in Week 8. The Falcons Defense ranks 24th […]

Chargers Defense Likely To Be Without Joey Bosa

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) is doubtful to play against the division-rival Raiders in Week 9. Offensive guard Trai Turner (groin) and cornerback Casey Hayward are questionable. The oft-injured Bosa will have to make considerable progress in the league's concussion protocol in order to be cleared this weekend. His absence would be […]