Russell Wilson Could Be In For A Big Week 5

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been mostly held in check so far this season, but that could change in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. He has just one game with more than two passing touchdowns, and he has only gone over the 300-yard mark once through four games. Against the Rams, we […]

Matthew Stafford Should Play Well In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't have his best game in Week 4, but he has a solid matchup to bounce back in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have struggled to contain opposing passing attacks with over 300 yards allowed in each of their last three games. Stafford has passed for […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets

Joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Budget (FAB). Week 4 produced fireworks and saw plenty of widely available players step up into the spotlight. What will you […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

We are coming off the most exciting week of football so far in 2021 with plenty of scoreboards lighting up and games going down to the wire. Will the waiver wire be just as exciting in Week 5? Let's find out. This column will identify the most relevant waiver wire targets at every position with […]

The Cut List – Time to Let Go? Week 5

It's tinker time! No matter what your record is after four weeks, it's important to keep looking to improve your roster. Don't let a dead weight linger on the end of your roster. Even if you're 4–0, you should always be looking to add productive players. Bye weeks are coming out and you can never […]

Michael Florio's Week 5 Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds

The waiver wire had been pretty thin to open the season, especially in deep leagues. Sure, there were weeks with one big piece to grab, but the chances are that in a 16-team league or deeper, people went very aggressive on that player, perhaps even spending all their FAAB on someone like Elijah Mitchell or […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

Through three weeks it seemed like defenses had the advantage in the NFL. However, Week 4 gave fantasy managers hope that the explosive offenses we saw for much of 2020 could get back on track again. 13 teams scored at least 27 points in Week 4 and 11 games went over a 40 point total. […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

Week 4 was a high-scoring affair and I'm sure some of you are seeking reinforcements despite dropping 150! Keep one foot on the ground and don't burn down the roster if you're above average in Total Points. The matchup variance will even out. That said, there are some key additions available in plenty of leagues. […]

Isaiah Wynn Lands On COVID-19 List

The New England Patriots placed offensive linemen Isaiah Wynn and Michael Onwenu on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Both players will need two negative tests this week to have a chance at suiting up in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Wynn is the team's starting left tackle, while Onwenu is the starting left guard, […]

TNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Rams vs Seahawks Showdown

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Week five is here! We have what's most certainly the best Thursday Night game of the year so far as the Los Angeles Rams head to Seattle to take on Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. The Rams come into this one as 2.5 point favorites, with the total set at 54.5. Thanks […]

Trevor Lawrence (QB, JAC) - Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It had been tough sledding for Trevor Lawrence in his rookie year, but he seemingly turned the corner against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Lawrence had struggled out of the gate for Jacksonville, completing just 54% of his passes for 669 yards and […]

Matt Ryan (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After beginning 2021 with two rough performances, Matt Ryan has found his level in the passing game. In his last two games, Ryan has completed 52 of 78 passes for 526 yards and six touchdowns with zero interceptions. Atlanta still features a […]

Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon To Be Leaned On More?

Denver Broncos running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III could see themselves being relied upon more as the offense will look to establish a strong running game. With Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) potentially out for some time, Williams and Gordon will be relied upon to carry the load in his absence. Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur […]

Ben Roethlisberger Dealing With Hip Issues

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (hip) has a hip issue after the Week 4 loss to the Green Bay Packers. This is now the second injury for Roethlisberger early this year, as he was has also dealt with a left pectoral injury that has caused him to miss some […]

Russell Wilson, Seahawks Offense Struggling On Third Down

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the NFL in yards per attempt, is fifth in touchdown percentage and has the highest passer rating. Only four QBs have thrown more touchdowns than Wilson, and he's tied for second in completion percentage above expectation. He's also one of two QBs to not throw an interception through four […]

Trey Lance (QB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Apparently Jimmy Garoppolo could be ready to play this Sunday, which in theory could put the breaks on a 49ers squad led by rookie QB Trey Lance for the rest of the season. We have ourselves a good old-fashioned San Francisco stand-off. This […]

Teddy Bridgewater In The Concussion Protocol

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the first half of the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Vic Fangio said "the medical people will be in charge" of determining when Bridgewater will be ready to return. Bridgewater doesn't have a […]

Zach Wilson (QB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you've already called it a wash on Zach Wilson's rookie season: it's true that through his first three games he had produced just 210 passing yards per game, two touchdowns, seven interceptions (tied for worst in the league with Trevor Lawrence), 21 rushing yards, […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight - Rams vs. Seahawks Thursday Night Football

Welcome to the Week 5 of Thursday Night Football between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks! Thursday Night Football means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Something or Nothing?

Week 4 of the NFL season is now in the books and as expected Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers and Kyler Murray all performed very well finishing as QB1's. Matt Ryan shredded Washington's struggling defense and in the same game, Taylor Heinicke threw three touchdowns to finish as QB-5 on the week. […]

Derek Carr Throws Two Touchdowns In Monday's Loss

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 21 of 34 passes for 196 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Monday's 28-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He was under pressure from the Chargers defense as the Raiders offense failed to score any points in the first half. The 30-year-old QB bounced back in […]

Justin Herbert Tosses Three Touchdowns In Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had another big game in a Week 4 victory versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The sophomore signal-caller went 25-for-38 on the evening and threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers. After disappointing in the first two games of the season, Herbert has now thrown seven touchdowns […]

Frank Ragnow Likely To Miss Some Time

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) suffered a turf-toe injury in the Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears, and head coach Dan Campbell said that Ragnow is likely going to miss some time. Ragnow, the highest-paid center in the NFL, had played every offensive snap this year before the injury. His loss will be […]

49ers Not Prepared For Trey Lance To Start?

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance was forced into action in the second half of the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks when Jimmy Garoppolo injured his calf in the first half. Head coach Kyle Shanahan wasn't ready for the switch and had recently avoided the idea of even getting Lance in more […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has A Chance To Play In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) "has a chance" to play in Week 5 against the 4-0 division-rival Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. "It wasn't as bad as we thought it might have been. Today he's in a lot of pain and still sore. Wednesday if it's getter better, he has […]

Rashod Bateman, Miles Boykin Could Play In Week 5

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Rashod Bateman (ankle) and Miles Boykin (hamstring) have a chance to play in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach John Harbaugh. It will depend on the progress they make in practice, but the Ravens' passing attack can get even more dangerous with the addition of the two […]

Brandon Scherff Likely Out 2-3 Weeks

Washington Football Team Pro Bowl offensive guard Brandon Scherff (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and is likely to miss two to three weeks, according to a source. It's bad news for Washington's offensive line, but the good news is that Scherff could avoid a trip to […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Raiders vs. Chargers Monday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL season is finally underway and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Chargers vs Raiders

Week 3’s Monday night matchup turned into a bit of a clunker of a game that had significant fantasy implications for players with Ezekiel Elliott and Jalen Hurts. Dallas handled Philadelphia for a majority of the game and had the result in hand well before the final whistle. Thankfully, we have another shot at a […]

Matt Nagy Reiterates Andy Dalton Will Start When Healthy

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) has once again got the support of his head coach as the team's starting quarterback upon his return to the lineup. Justin Fields had a solid showing in Week 4, but it was still not enough to secure his role as the QB1 in Chicago. With this news, Allen […]