Jaguars Projected To Have Most Available 2021 Cap Space

The Jacksonville Jaguars are projected to have $100 million in salary cap space heading into the 2021 season, which would be the most in football. The New York Jets are projected to have the second-most salary cap space available at $98 million, following by the Indianapolis Colts with $94 million and the New England Patriots […]

Nick Folk Not 100 Percent For Monday’s Outing

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (back) is warming up (and active) ahead of Monday's game versus the Jets, but he may not be completely available as he deals with back pain. In his stead, the team has tasked punter Jake Bailey with kicking during warm-ups, seemingly as a backup plan should Folk not be […]

Vance McDonald Tests Positive For COVID-19

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. McDonald was immediately quarantined and is being put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which means he won't play in Week 10 against the Bengals. Pittsburgh is in the league's intensive protocol and is in the process of completing contact tracing. The team announced on […]

Mike McCarthy Expected Back In 2021

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that head coach Mike McCarthy will be back for the 2021 season. The Cowboys sit tied for last in the NFC East with the Giants with a record of 2-7 after nine weeks of the season. Losing quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending gruesome ankle injury essentially […]

Brandon McManus Perfect For Second Straight Week

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made all of his attempted kicks for the second week in a row in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 9. McManus made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts, which were both beyond 40 yards. He's hasn't seen a ton of volume […]

Josh Lambo Done For The Season

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo aggravated his gluteus medius muscle in the Week 9 loss to the Texans, according to a source. It's a worse version of the injury that caused him to miss a month earlier this season, so he is headed for Injured Reserve and is done for the season. More kicking troubles […]

Wil Lutz Makes All Six Kicks In Blowout Win

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt and all five extra points in a 38-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lutz didn't have many field-goal chances with his offense operating as efficiently as it did, though he was perfect on extra points. This gave him a nice floor for fantasy […]

Greg Zuerlein Has A Huge Game In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein had an enormous game in a Week 9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zuerlein kicked four field goals and an extra point, putting the ball through the uprights on all of his kicking attempts. His field goals came from 38, 44, 45, and 39 yards out. He's been solid all […]

Dustin Hopkins Has Perfect Afternoon In Week 10

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins made two field goals and two extra points in a loss to the Giants on Sunday. Hopkins made a 48-yarder to have a productive day for fantasy managers. With Alex Smith taking over at QB, Hopkins could see an uptick in field goal attempts. He's a low-end starter in […]

Younghoe Koo Nails Six Kicks In Victory

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made both field-goal attempts and all four extra points in a 34-27 victory over the Denver Broncos. Koo connected from 52 yards out, his third make from 50 yards or more. The 26-year-old has been fantastic this season, as he ranks in the top-five in points despite missing a game. […]

Graham Gano Drills Three Field Goals Versus Washington

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano went 3-for-3 on field goals and made both of his extra points in a win over Washington. Gano drilled field goals from 38, 48, and 42 on another perfect afternoon for the veteran from Florida State. Gano has made 18-straight field goals and hasn't missed since Week 2. Gano […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Makes Five Kicks In Win

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra points in a 27-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fairbairn hit from 54 yards, his second make of the season on three attempts from 50 yards and out. The veteran kicker could have had an even bigger day were it […]

Seahawks Give Pete Carroll A Contract Extension

The Seattle Seahawks gave head coach Pete Carroll a multi-year contract extension on Sunday, all but ensuring that he will finish his decorated career in Seattle, according to league sources. One source said the belief is that the deal will tie Carroll to the team through the 2025 season, when he will be 74 years […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Calvin Ridley Is Officially Out For Week 9 Matthew Stafford Negative For COVID, Expected To Play Ezekiel Elliott Now Has A Good Chance To Play Josh Jacobs […]

Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We’ve made it to Week 9. Everyone pour one out because the NFL season is officially half over. We’ve seen more injuries to star players than I think we’ve ever come across before. Defenses continue to struggle to stop opposing offenses, and kickers are benefiting in a massive way thus far. Due to some whipping […]

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.

Younghoe Koo A Strong Start

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo draws a favorable Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Koo has made 19 of 20 field goals and 14 of 17 extra points in 2020 and has four games this year with at least three made field goals. The 26-year-old has been a rock-solid fantasy kicker this season, which […]

Joey Slye In Streaming Tier For Week 9

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye is in the streaming tier this week against the Chiefs. Slye has gone 18-for-21 on field-goal attempts this season, with all three misses coming from over 40 yards. He has also gone 15-for-17 in extra-point tries. The Chiefs are generally a tougher opponent for fantasy kickers, so Slye is only […]

Brandon McManus Has Plenty Of Appeal In Week 9

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has just 15 field-goal attempts (tied for 15th in the NFL) and ranks 16th in terms of fantasy points among kickers through eight weeks, but he's also made 93.3 percent of those attempts (just one miss). McManus has a strong leg, but the Broncos inconsistent offense has afforded him just […]

Raiders Lose Draft Pick For COVID-19 Protocol Violations

The NFL fined the Las Vegas Raiders $500,000 more, head coach Jon Gruden another $150,000 and took away the team's 2021 sixth-round pick for repeated COVID-19 protocol violations, according to Yahoo's Charles Robinson. The protocol violations were related to right tackle Trent Brown's positive COVID-19 test in late October. They become the first team in […]

The King's Week 9 Fantasy Football Lineup Rankings (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week 9 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions. Skill Position analysis is primarily based on the PPR ranks. The rankings are powered by […]

Packers-49ers Set To Be Played Thursday

Despite positive COVID-19 tests for both the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers this week, their game on Thursday night will be played. There were no additional positive tests from Wednesday's round of testing, according to sources informed of the situation. Packers running back A.J. Dillon tested positive, while running back Jamaal Williams and […]

Texans Shut Down Facility After Positive COVID-19 Test

The Houston Texans announced on Thursday that they are shutting down their facility after a player tested positive for COVID-19. The Texans are scheduled to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Week 9, but as of now, that game is scheduled to take place. Check back for updates on the situation, including who the […]

Broncos Cancel Practice Wednesday Due To COVID

The Denver Broncos cancelled practice on Wednesday after a third positive COVID-19 test result in the last two days. Practice-squad tackle Darrin Paulo tested positive for the virus on Wednesday morning, prompting the team to cancel practice and conduct all meetings virtually. Since Oct. 17, Denver has had three assistant coaches, two front-office executives and […]

Greg Zuerlein Not A Great Week 9 Choice

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is not a strong kicking option in Week 9 fantasy lineups. Zuerlein did well in Week 8, nailing three field goals including one from 59 yards out, but with the Cowboys expected to struggle even more at moving the ball against the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, Zuerlein may not get those […]

49ers Shut Down Facility Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

The San Francisco 49ers shut down their facility on Wednesday due to a positive COVID-19 test result, according to a source. Everything will be conducted virtually on Wednesday. With their Week 9 game scheduled for Thursday night against the Packers, this raises concerns about whether the game will be pushed back to Sunday or even […]

Jets Sticking With Adam Gase, Sam Darnold

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas said that head coach Adam Gase is part of the solution to New York's problems. The Jets are the worst team in football at 0-8 and Gase has been on the hot seat for some time. Douglas also praised quarterback Sam Darnold's toughness and remains committed to him […]

John Elway Tests Positive For COVID-19

Denver Broncos president/general manager John Elway and chief executive officer Joe Ellis have both tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source. They are confident that their transmissions originated from outside the building. Per NFL protocols, Elway and Ellis are away from the team's facility on Tuesday. The Broncos coaches are game-planning remotely on Tuesday […]

Ryan Succop Nails Four Field Goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop made all four field goals and one extra-point attempt in a 25-23 win over the New York Giants. Succop had plenty of chances in the red zone, as the Buccaneers offense got off to a sluggish start in this one. He would have had another attempt at an extra […]

NFL Discussing Change To 2020 Playoff Format

Per ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the NFL competition committee is discussing a change to the playoff structure for 2020 should regular season games be lost to COVID-19 or the pandemic causes any teams to miss their bye week. That proposal would see an expanded field of 16 teams, with the four division winners and four wild […]