Calvin Ridley's X-Rays Come Back Negative

X-rays on Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) came back negative after he was knocked out of the Thursday night win over the Panthers in the second quarter, according to sources informed of the situation. Ridley will undergo an MRI exam to determine if he can return in Week 9 against the Broncos, and […]

Joe Mixon Out Of Practice Again Friday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) is missing practice again on Friday, making it likely that Giovani Bernard will be starting for the second straight week on Sunday against the Titans. Mixon didn't play in Week 7 and hasn't practiced at all this week, so things are looking grim for him suiting up this […]

Andy Dalton Still In Protocol, Ben DiNucci Preparing To Start

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and that the team is preparing rookie Ben DiNucci to start in Week 8 against the Eagles. A final decision will be made on Saturday. "He's a confident young man. He has a lot of tools to […]

Ravens Give Ronnie Stanley A Five-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley to a five-year contract extension on Friday. It comes after the team recently signed cornerback Marlon Humphrey to a long-term deal, showing that they are committed to keeping their young talent on the roster for the long haul. Stanley has been a key asset for Baltimore's […]

Fantasy Baseball Applications of zxwOBAcon Analysis

In part one of this series, I established that zxwOBAcon is the primary driver of season-to-season changes in xwOBAcon and that the biggest risers in zxwOBAcon each season tend to be rebound candidates. Furthermore, rebound candidates recover all of their zxwOBAcon losses more often than not and frequently outperform their season x zxwOBAcon in season […]

Randy Arozarena's 2021 Fantasy Value: WPC+ Videocast

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut look back at the amazing rookie season and postseason run by Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena in order to project his fantasy baseball value and ADP for 2021. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Martinsville NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 (10/30/20)

Y'all, we only have two more weeks of NASCAR action left this season, so you know what that means? That it's time to get that DraftKings money before it's too late! Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed decisions about your DFS lineups, which is why I'll be breaking down the slates […]

Panthers Defense So-So Against Atlanta

The Carolina Panthers Defense had an average day in a 25-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Carolina registered two sacks and an interception, holding strong on Atlanta's first two trips to the red zone. However, they couldn't stop the Falcons from marching down the field, ultimately surrendering 25 points to their division rival. At this […]

Joey Slye Makes Three Kicks In Loss To Falcons

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye made one field goal and a pair of extra points in a 25-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Slye didn't get many opportunities in this one, as Carolina made just one trip to the red zone against a surprisingly resurgent Falcons' defense. There's not much that a kicker can do […]

Ian Thomas Catches Three Passes In Week 8

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas caught all three targets for 28 receiving yards in a 25-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. It was a juicy matchup for Thomas, but he certainly didn't exploit it, as his modest stat-line will support. His three targets were the most he's seen in weeks, though he seemed to […]

Curtis Samuel Finds The End Zone Twice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel enjoyed his most productive game of the season in a losing effort against Atlanta. Samuel caught four of five targets for 31 receiving yards and carried the ball three times for 23 rushing yards. The 24-year-old made a nice run in the red zone to start the scoring for […]

D.J. Moore Saves Day With Late Production

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore had a quiet game in a 25-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Moore caught two of six targets for 55 receiving yards, including a huge 42-yard reception on a 3rd-and-17 in the fourth quarter. In a strange turn of events, Moore went without a catch until […]

Robby Anderson Paces Team In Targets

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson hauled in five of eight targets for 48 receiving yards in a 25-17 loss to the Falcons. It could have been a bigger day for the former Jet, as he nearly made a one-handed touchdown grab on a throw from backup P.J. Walker, who came in relief of Teddy […]

Russell Gage Has 25 Yards In Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage finished Thursday's win with two receptions for 25 yards on three targets. Gage continued to show his inconsistency on Thursday after coming into the game having gotten at least 54 yards in the past two contests. The WR is definitely streaky, which makes him a risky play most weeks. […]

Mike Davis Has Quiet Game In Week 8 Loss

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis carried the ball 13 times for 66 rushing yards and caught one of two targets for 11 receiving yards in a loss to the Falcons. The 27-year-old disappointed in likely his last ride as the Panthers' lead back, as Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is expected to return in Week 9 […]

Hayden Hurst Has 54 Yards On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst finished with five receptions for 54 yards on seven targets in the Week 8 win over Carolina. Hurst has now seen seven targets in the past two games and has gotten at least 50 yards in four of the past five games. The TE has a decent role in […]

Calvin Ridley Finishes With 42 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) finished with three receptions for 42 yards on four targets in Week 8 on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. The receiver went down with an ankle injury in the first half of the game and didn't return to the field. It's an ominous sign that he might not […]

Teddy Bridgewater Constantly Under Duress Against Atlanta

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed 15 of 23 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown along with 30 yards rushing on five attempts in a 25-17 loss to Atlanta. Bridgewater left the game after taking a nasty hit in the third quarter, but he was able to return after making it through the league's […]

Julio Jones Records 137 Yards On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had seven receptions for 137 yards on 10 targets in the Week 8 win over Carolina. For the past three weeks, the WR has been playing at a tremendous level and has gotten at least seven receptions, nine targets, and 97 yards the past three games. His volume keeps […]

Todd Gurley II Has 18 Carries On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II finished Thursday night's win with 18 carries for 46 yards and a score. The back still had a decent night despite Brian Hill getting more rushing yards total. Gurley has now had at least 18 carries in the past three games and has three rushing touchdowns in the […]

Brian Hill Leads Falcons In Rushing

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill finished with 11 carries for 55 yards and two receptions for nine yards on Thursday. It was the RB2 of the team who surprisingly led in rush yards, but this was a rare occurrence. Hill doesn't see enough weekly touches to merit good fantasy value going forward.

Matt Ryan Throws For 281 Yards

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan went 21-for-30 for 281 yards and one interception in the Thursday night win over the Panthers. He also had six rushes for 27 yards and a score. It was a rainy game and many players were clearly affected by the conditions. Ryan finished with an average night, which he has […]

Teddy Bridgewater Takes Nasty Hit On Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took a shot to the head as he fell to the ground against the Falcons in the third quarter on Thursday night after being tripped while trying to scramble. The good news is that he jogged off the field unassisted to be checked out in the medical tent on the sidelines […]

Calvin Ridley Ruled Out On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) has been ruled out for the Falcons Week 8 game against the Panthers on Thursday night with an ankle injury. He was tackled by a defender and his left foot got caught under the defender. Ridley immediately grabbed his left foot and went to the locker room. His status […]

Tyler Seguin's Offseason Surgery Delayed

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is still awaiting his scheduled surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip. Stars general manager Jim Nill previously stated that the 28-year-old forward would be sidelined for approximately four months to recover from the procedure, meaning that Seguin is set to miss at least the first few months […]

Jamison Crowder Carries Reliable WR2 Value

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) was able to go through limited practice on Thursday. That is actually an upgrade since Crowder sat out of practice the day prior. Crowder has been basically the only bright spot for this team all season long. His absence would doom the Jets chances of doing anything […]

La'Mical Perine Seeing Increased Role

New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine has been buried on the depth chart for most of the season. However, head coach Adam Gase mentioned last week that he wants to get Perine more involved. Perine was on the field for 70 percent of the offensive snaps during the Week 7 loss to the Buffalo […]

Frank Gore A Risky Option Versus Kansas City

New York Jets running back Frank Gore has seen a significant role in the backfield this season. The departure of Le'Veon Bell has opened up lead back duties for Gore over the last few weeks. Sadly, the Jets offensive line and team as a whole is horrible this season. Gore has done what he can, […]

Calvin Ridley Injures Left Foot on Thursday

During the second quarter against the Panthers on Thursday night, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was tackled from behind and immediately grabbed his left foot. Common injuries in the foot and ankle include lateral ankle sprains, high ankle sprains, mid-foot sprains and turf toe, but it's unknown exactly what kind of injury Ridley is dealing […]

Sam Darnold A Laughable Option For Week 8

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold showed no signs of life during the loss to the Buffalo Bills last week. Darnold returned after a two-game absence, but was torn apart by the Bills Defense in Week 7. He finished with 120 passing yards with zero touchdowns and two interceptions in the loss. To be fair, […]