Heroes and Zeroes - Week 3 Fantasy Football Picks

There were some clear fantasy heroes that emerged out of nowhere in Week 2, such as Jermaine Kearse, Chris Thompson, and J.J. Nelson. Others were less surprising, such as Derek Carr, Tom Brady, and Rob Gronkowski. This week promises more unexpected performances, as 0-2 teams get desperate and scratch and claw for a victory. It […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts - Week 3

The surprises never stop coming, fantasy folks! Week 3 of the NFL season is underway with a bang after Los Angeles Rams tailback Todd Gurley helped his fantasy owners get off to good starts with 149 total yards and three touchdowns Thursday night (he should have scored five, by the way). Gurley was an above-the-radar boom, […]

Week 3 Dynasty Football Mailbag

Dynasty fantasy football is ever-changing; player values are consistently being altered due to not only their individual play, but also about the play of their teammates and over NFL situation. Take Andrew Luck for example, at one point he was considered by far the number one dynasty quarterback. Now with his shoulder injury taking longer […]

Fantasy Football Buy-Low and Sell-High Candidates for Week 3

It has been tougher for fantasy football owners to get yards and points out of their players this season than we expected. Defenses have been holding their own through the first two weeks of NFL action. Only five of the league’s 32 teams broke the 30-point plateau this past week, and only four did it […]

Week 3 Dynasty Matchup Analysis

You probably have found enough articles that explain what to watch for each week. For the dynasty community however, we look at each week a little differently. Breaking down each matchup with a dynasty focus will allow you to buy or sell players early. The key to winning long term in dynasty formats is being […]

Top 10 Fantasy Lineup Busts - Week 3

Another week in the NFL and another disappointing fantasy performance by [insert the name of someone or, more likely, someones from your lineup here]. I saw on Reddit earlier that there's only been 11 100-yard receiving games through two weeks after there were 30 last season, so it's not just you who's thinking that something […]

NFL Survivor League Picks (Week 3): Survivor Pool Targets and Avoids

What a differnce a week makes. Week 2 featured a much better slate of games with tighter results. Let's get right to my observations with some facts. The Chargers went down to the wire again and lost in heartbreaking fashion. Well, what else is new? The Patriots were all of a sudden back after the classic Week […]

FanDuel Lineup Picks (Week 3) - NFL DFS Advice

Welcome to RotoBaller's daily fantasy football FanDuel lineup picks for Week 3 of the NFL season. In this article I will be taking you through the best FanDuel DFS plays of the week for this upcoming Sunday. These FanDuel lineup recommendations are based on matchups, recent performances, overall upside/talent levels, and other factors such as […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 3

Welcome to Week 2 of the NFL season. There are tons of contests on both major DFS sites, and this is the time of year to cash in. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 3. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on match ups, recent performances, overall upside/talent levels, and other factors such as […]

Week 3 Daily Fantasy Football Tournament Stacks

Welcome to Week 3, RotoBallers! The goal of this weekly column is to help find the most profitable DFS stacks, while avoiding the duds. Stacking, or pairing multiple players from the same NFL team, is an ideal way to maximize your point production, which is crucial in larger GPP (guaranteed prize pool) tournaments. Let's take […]

Yahoo Lineup Picks (Week 3) - NFL DFS Advice

Hey there RotoBallers! Hopefully you got in on the New England Patriots steamroller in Week 2 and were able to pivot off of your Vikings' shares after Sam Bradford was a late scratch to make some money over at Yahoo. In this article, I will be taking a look at some of my favorite Yahoo DFS lineups […]

Week 3 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs. Industry Consensus

You win some, you lose some. That's the most gross oversimplification one could possibly make in regards to sports and life itself, but it's also the one that always holds true. By remembering that we are not infallible, it keeps us humble yet motivated to keep pursuing victory. This is what I've been telling myself […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Week 3 Panic Time!

RotoBallers Pierre Camus and Adam Hammer highlight some of the key fantasy performances from Week 2 of the NFL season and discuss rising flex considerations for Week 3, along with some disappointing players that may be inducing panic in their owners. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

Players Sending Out Warning Signals Heading Into NFL Week 3

Entering Week 3 of the NFL season, fantasy owners have had a chance to take a closer look at some of the more concerning players on their rosters, and are undoubtedly ready to start making some meaningful decisions. It is still very early in a long season though, with plenty of time for favorable trends […]

Disaster Recovery, Week 2 - Studs turned Duds

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking at all […]

Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers - Week 3

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Smashmouth - Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football For Week 3

Offensive line play in the NFL often seems like a mystery to some casual NFL fans, but can also been seen as a source of extra information for fantasy owners and hardcore NFL fans alike. Real and fantasy teams can be made or broken by an offensive line outperforming preseason expectations or not living up […]

Week 3 Standard Rankings (Top 300)

Below you will find our overall Week 3 standard rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus and Frankie Soler, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 3. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, or let them know how much you […]

Dynasty League Rookie Round Up - Week 2

Each week, I'll take a quick look at the top rookies in dynasty fantasy football leagues. I'll review their recent performance (PPR scoring) and offer some thoughts about their upcoming games as well as their long-term dynasty value. Last week, I ran through all the relevant rookies in order of their Week 1 performance. This […]

Week 3 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 3 PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus and Frankie Soler, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 3. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, or […]

#TrendingNow - Dynasty Risers and Fallers Week 3

It’s been a weird start to the 2017 season. There have been several high-profile injuries already (possibly more as the week moves on) and some fantasy studs off to slow starts. Good fantasy owners are able to weather these tough weeks because they are so good at working the early season waiver wire and recognizing […]

Week 3 Half PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome back RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 3 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus and Frankie Soler, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 3. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, or let them know […]

Thursday Night Football Matchup Analysis (Week 3)

Welcome back to another Thursday Night Football matchup preview, Rotoballers! Week 2's game between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals was a tough one to watch with a battle of the defenses making for slow and boring football. Perhaps the most intriguing story line was rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson stepping up in his first official […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag – Buy Low, Sell High

Two weeks into any fantasy season is my favorite time. No, it's not because I'm always 2-0 and vindicated by all of my amazing draft picks – but it's because now is the ideal time to buy low and sell high. Many owners are ready to hit the panic button, and this year's rash of […]

Week 4 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs. Industry Consensus

We're now starting to get a feel for what 2017 is bringing to the table. It isn't always appetizing, but at the very least it's always interesting. The highly vaunted RB rookie class is delivering in spades and reshaping the fantasy fortunes of many teams. In other words, it's time to throw those ADP lists […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Just in case you thought Week 1 was something wonky in terms of chaos and injuries, Week 2 swiftly reminded us all that nothing is certain and to tell your loved ones that you care for them while you still have a team. Greg Olsen (foot), Rob Kelley (rib), Jordan Reed (shoulder), Corey Coleman (hand), […]

FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 3 everyone. After two weeks of the NFL season, fantasy owners can find plenty of options on the waiver wire that could wind up helping you tremendously as the year progresses. More injuries occurred and more importantly, backfields and receiving pecking orders are becoming a bit more clear. Let’s look around the league at […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 3 Lightning Round

This column is published early every week and then updated on a daily basis. Over the course of each week, we also publish more in-depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. In efforts of bringing you timely information, as fast as possible, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 3. Waiver pickups […]

Week 3 Quarterback Pickups and Streamers: Standard and Two-QB Leagues

Hey there RotoBallers! With Week 2 almost in the books, it's already time to turn an eye toward the waiver wire in Week 3. As always, this column will aim to highlight Week 3 waiver wire adds and streamers for quarterbacks, players that you should consider targeting on your league's waiver wire. In the past few seasons, streaming the […]

Trevor Siemian (QB, DEN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: All credit for Trevor Siemian’s continued improvement lies with the Denver Broncos for their belief and patience with him. The 25-year-old surprised everyone by winning the starting job last year, but once again managed to emerge as the starter this season. After an average […]