Tyrod Taylor A Candidate For Injured Reserve

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, and Injured Reserve is a possibility. The Texans have already ruled Taylor out for this Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers, and he could be looking at an extended absence. Houston will not go with Deshaun Watson, who is still facing 20-plus […]

Derek Carr Questionable For Week 3

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (ankle) had an MRI exam on his ankle on Monday, and head coach Jon Gruden thinks that Carr will be able to play in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. However, Gruden also called Carr "questionable" for this week. The 30-year-old signal-caller took a hard hit in the Week […]

MNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Lions vs Packers

Happy Monday RotoBallers! I hope your Week Two has been profitable thus far. We have an interesting matchup this Monday Night, with the Lions heading into Lambeau to take on Rodgers and the Packers. A week removed from the Packers getting stomped by New Orleans, Vegas anticipates this one being a dominating performance by Green […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 3 Lightning Round

If Week 1 is considered getting our feet wet then Week 2 has us at least waist-deep in the fantasy season. Some of you are feeling elated en route to 2-0 while others are pleading for reinforcements as 0-2 looms. No matter your team's status, we've got you covered in the pursuit of perfection with the waiver […]

Andy Dalton Diagnosed With Bone Bruise

Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton's (knee) MRI exam confirmed a bone bruise in his knee, according to sources. No official determination has been made about his status for the Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns. Dalton could miss some time, but the Bears continue to view the veteran as the starter […]

Baker Mayfield Has Sore Shoulder, No Cause For Week 3 Concern

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) appeared to sustain a potentially crushing injury when making a tackle during the team's Week 2 win over Houston. But after warming up on the sidelines and eventually making his way back onto the field, it should come with little surprise that Mayfield has been deemed a go moving […]

Andy Dalton Still Bears Starting Quarterback When Healthy

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is facing at least a short-term absence in the wake of the news that he will undergo an MRI on Monday for what the team hopes is just a bone bruise. But despite the fact that Dalton's absence will pave the way for 2021 first-round pick Justin Fields to take […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Lions vs Packers Matchups

Football fans were spoiled by a primetime game in Week 1 in a seemingly lopsided matchup between the Ravens and Raiders. On paper, it looked like the Ravens would run away with the game. What we got instead was a massive game from Darren Waller, clutch plays from Bryan Edwards in the final minute and […]

Deshaun Watson Will Remain Inactive

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will remain inactive in Week 3 after starter Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) has an uncertain status for Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Watson will continue to be a healthy scratch as he deals with his legal issues, meaning he is completely off the fantasy radar for the 2021 season. If […]

Taylor Heinicke (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm writing this while looking at the list of eligible fantasy quarterbacks in Yahoo. As many as 15 are rostered in 75% of leagues or even more. It's slim pickings when it comes to quarterbacks, folks, so don't get too mad at Heinicke […]

X-Rays Negative On Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) received negative X-ray results on the bruised ribs he suffered against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. The sophomore exited the game early, and the Miami offense struggled in his absence. Luckily, it does not seem like something that will cause him to miss too much time, but it […]

Andy Dalton Not Believed To Have ACL, MCL Damage

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday after suffering an injury early in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. There is not believed to be an ACL tear or any MCL damage, and the initial diagnosis for the veteran is a bone bruise. This would be the best-case […]

Ben Roethlisberger Questions Play-Calling

When asked about certain formations in the offense in the Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said: "You'll have to ask coach Canada that. That's what he's calling, what we're going with. We got some really good football players that you want to get on the football field. […]

Carson Wentz Dealing With Injuries To Both Ankles

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (ankles) is dealing with injuries to both of his ankles, according to sources. He is undergoing tests on Monday to determine the severity of the sprains that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Wentz rolled his right ankle pretty bad in the fourth quarter […]

Lamar Jackson Leads Ravens To Comeback Win

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 18-of-26 pass attempts for 239 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions along with 107 rushing yards on 16 attempts and two more scores in Sunday's 36-35 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 24-year-old started the game with a pick-six to Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu. He had thrown for […]

Teddy Bridgewater (QB, DEN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I just can't hate Teddy Bridgewater. Teddy B is what he is, but what he does he does perfectly. Forget about booming days, or spectacular performances coming from him. Bridgewater is a safe-first quarterback and that won't change at this point in his […]

Derek Carr (QB, LV) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Back-to-back top-10 finishes? Not bad? QB1 status two weeks into the season? Sublime. All of that even while throwing the ball to a subpar group of pass-catchers? Fantastic. Derek Carr has always been a boring fantasy player and not the definition of […]

Patrick Mahomes Throws Three Touchdowns In Loss

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enjoyed a nice evening in a Week 2 loss versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mahomes was 24-for-31 on the night and tossed three touchdowns with one interception. His longest touchdown of the game came on a 46-yard reception by tight end Travis Kelce. Operating as the signal caller in one […]

Kyler Murray Leads Cardinals To A Win On Sunday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had a strong showing during Sunday's narrow win over the Minnesota Vikings. Despite throwing two interceptions, the 24-year-old maintained an ultra-impressive 80.6 completion percentage off 29-for-36 passing. He also threw for 400 yards and ran for 31 yards while adding four total touchdowns. Murray is having a fantastic season and […]

Russell Wilson Goes Off In Week 2

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't come away with a win in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans, but he still had a pretty strong performance. Wilson completed 22-of-31 passes for 343 yards and two touchdowns. He also added three carries for 16 yards on the ground. Through two games, Wilson is now just short […]

Josh Allen Continues Slow Start To Season

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is coming off a tremendous 2020 campaign. That being said, fantasy managers expected Allen to be an elite fantasy option heading into this season. Sadly, Allen has come out of the gate slowly through two games. In Week 2, he completed 17-of-33 passing attempts for 179 yards and two touchdowns […]

Matt Ryan Throws For 300 Yards

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan went 35-for-46 for 300 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in Sunday's blowout loss to Tampa. Ryan notably threw two pick-sixes in the game. The 36-year-old has not started out the season great as he only threw for 164 yards in a blowout loss to the Eagles last week and […]

Sam Darnold Tosses For 305 Yards

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold went 26-for-38 for 305 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's win over the Saints. Darnold once again put up a stellar performance and has played quite well in two games with Carolina this season. The QB has played generally turnover-free ball and has quite a few solid weapons […]

Jacoby Brissett Posts Ugly Outing Off The Bench

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett was not able to stop the bleeding during the Week 2 blowout loss. Brissett was asked to come in after starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) was carted off the field. Brissett played the rest of the game, but had to air it out because the Buffalo Bills were blowing them […]

Teddy Bridgewater Throws Two More Touchdowns In Week 2 Win

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater did exactly what he was supposed to do in the 23-13 Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bridgewater finished the day going 26-for-34 for 328 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers for the second straight week to open the season. Through his first two games in a Broncos […]

Ryan Tannehill Throws For 347 Yards In Week 2

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 27-of-40 pass attempts for 347 yards and rushed for 27 yards on four carries in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He did not throw a touchdown or an interception in Week 2. The 33-year-old had a six-yard touchdown strike to Julio Jones called back on an out-of-bounds […]

Trevor Lawrence Struggles In Week 2 Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence struggled mightily against the Denver Broncos in the team's 23-13 Week 2 loss, throwing for just 118 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. All in all, Lawrence could only muster a 37.2 quarterback rating in this one, and outside of a gorgeous touchdown throw to Marvin Jones Jr. on […]

Zach Wilson Throws Four Interceptions In Loss

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson wasn't expected to play well this week, but no one thought his performance would be this bad. In Week 2, Wilson completed 19-of-33 passing attempts for 210 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions in the loss to the New England Patriots. There really isn't any positives to take […]

Dak Prescott Held In Check In Week 2

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was mostly held in check by the Los Angeles Chargers defense in Week 2. While Prescott certainly played well and made mostly good decisions on the field, his line was less than stellar, as he completed 23 of his 27 pass attempts for 237 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. […]

Kirk Cousins Tosses Three TDs In Week 2 Loss

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was on the losing end of a thrilling 34-33 Cardinals victory in Week 2. Cousins completed 22 of 32 passes for 244 yards, three touchdowns and 35 rushing yards but came up short as the Vikings fell to 0-2. The veteran got the Vikings off to a quick start, tossing […]