Terry McLaurin Draws Tough Matchup In Week 2

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin has a tough matchup on Thursday night against the New York Giants, as he will likely be seeing a lot of cornerback James Bradberry. McLaurin caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in the season opener, 34 of which came off a very impressive over-the-shoulder grab […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

Football is back and all is right in the world. We kicked off the week with nearly 800 yards of passing offense from the Cowboys and Buccaneers on Thursday night football and pushed through to some stellar performances (headlined by Kyler Murray) during Sunday’s slate of games. It is far too early to make any […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Welcome, one and all, to the 2021 fantasy football season. Week 1's action is still firing but we have plenty of games on the books to chew on as we look forward to Week 2. Trey Sermon and Zack Moss were surprise inactives, while a few key injuries and impressive performances yielded other players of […]

Lamar Jackson Rushes For 86 Yards, Fumbles Three Times In Loss

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 19-of-30 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown and rushed 12 times for 86 yards in Monday night's 33-27 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He coughed the ball up three times, losing 2-of-3 fumbles, including a costly fumble in overtime during Monday's defeat. The Raiders were able […]

Zach Wilson (QB, NYJ) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB/Superflex Leagues ROSTERED: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zach Wilson started slowly in his NFL debut but found his stride by the end of the game. The rookie signal-caller finished his first start completing 20 of 37 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns with one interception while also rushing in a two-point […]

Ambiguous WR Rooms: Ep. 50 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RotoUnderworld lead analyst Jakob Sanderson (@FF_RTDB) dissect five confounding WR rooms across the NFL and discuss which player from each they are interested in for the sake of fantasy along with what to do with Michael Thomas. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - […]

Derek Carr Finds His Groove In Monday's OT Victory

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr completed 34 of 56 passes for 435 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in Monday's dramatic 33-27 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. The 30-year-old veteran took some time to get comfortable against the tough Ravens defense, showing rust from not taking any snaps in the preseason. […]

Josh Jacobs Active For Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (illness) will be active on Monday for Week 1 versus the Baltimore Ravens. Jacobs was listed as questionable on Saturday with an illness, but will be ready to roll this evening. It's good news to see Jacobs healthy, but he will face a tough Ravens defense. The Raiders […]

Trent Brown Day-To-Day With Calf Strain

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (ankle) is being considered "day-to-day" with a minor calf strain that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, according to a source. Brown was injured in the first quarter of the game against Miami on Sunday, but it sounds as if he'll have a […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks

Updating previous reports, Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip), who is going on Injured Reserve on Monday, is expected to miss six to eight weeks with the hip injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source. Fitzpatrick suffered a hip subluxation on Sunday when a […]

Lamar Jackson Not Actively Negotiating An Extension

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and the team have had positive and ongoing talks about a big contract extension, but league sources say that Jackson doesn't have an agent actively negotiating a new deal. Jackson is immersed in preparing for the season opener on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, which is why he […]

Jedrick Wills Day-To-Day

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle) is day-to-day with an ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. X-rays on Wills' ankle came back negative, so there's a chance that he might not have to miss any game action. It […]

Justin Fields' Five Snaps Produce Touchdown

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields made his NFL debut Sunday night in the team's 34-14 loss to the Rams. Veteran Andy Dalton got the start in this game but Fields saw the field on the first possession, completing a pass on his first snap in the red zone. The rookie passer was used sparingly throughout, […]

Andy Dalton Can't Overcome Mistakes

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton completed 27-of-38 passes for 206 yards, one interception and one lost fumble in the Bears 34-14 loss to the Rams. The Bears offense got off to a great start, taking an excellent kick-return and a 41-yard David Montgomery scamper to quickly turn it into a red zone opportunity. But Dalton's […]

Mekhi Becton Needs Surgery, Expected Out 4-6 Weeks

New York Jets starting left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) is expected to be out for four to six weeks while needing arthroscopic knee surgery to clean up damaged MCL cartilage that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers, according to a source. When Becton was injured, the Jets moved George Fant […]

Matthew Stafford Throws Three Touchdowns In Rams Debut

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 20-of-26 pass attempts for 321 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 34-14 win over the Chicago Bears. He carved up the Bears' secondary for 300 plus yards and three touchdowns. The former Detroit Lion and wide receiver Cooper Kupp showed excellent chemistry Sunday night, connecting on a 56-yard […]

Taylor Heinicke Will Start Week 2 Against The Giants

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start Thursday's Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants. Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least the next three weeks. Heinicke completed 11-of-15 passes for 122 yards and one touchdown and added 17 rushing yards on three rushing attempts in Week […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a hip subluxation. He is expected to be placed on the injured reserve and miss at least the next three weeks. It's unclear if the move will be season-ending at this time. The earliest Fitzpatrick can return is Week 5 against […]

Jameis Winston (QB, NO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I don't think Jameis Winston will ever get old. This man just keeps finding ways to put up ridiculous performances no matter the team he plays for, the opponent, or anything you want to throw his way. The Saints set up a […]

Washington Signs Kyle Shurmur To Practice Squad

The Washington Football Team has signed quarterback Kyle Shurmur to their practice squad after losing starter Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) for a potentially lengthy period of time. Shurmur has previously spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and was most recently cut by the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 53-man roster deadline a few weeks ago. […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss “Several Weeks”

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) suffered a hip subluxation and is expected to miss multiple weeks to the rest of the season, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 38-year-old sustained a hip subluxation in the second quarter during the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Fitzpatrick is expected to […]

Monday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Ravens vs. Raiders

Happy Monday Rotoballers! I hope your week one has been profitable thus far. We have an interesting matchup this Monday Night, with Baltimore heading into Vegas. Thanks to the advanced analytics of today, I'll do my best to provide you with as much in-depth analysis as possible regarding positional matchups and the like to help […]

Tua Tagovailoa Underwhelming In Opener

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been receiving plenty of hype going into his sophomore campaign. The young quarterback worked hard during the offseason and looked solid during the preseason. However, Tagovailoa gave an underwhelming performance in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. He completed 16-of-27 passing attempts for 202 yards and […]

Bears Lose Two Left Tackles To Injury Sunday Night

Chicago Bears left tackle Jason Peters (quadriceps) and offensive tackle Larry Borom (ankle) were both removed from the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams due to injury. Peters, the starter, is questionable to return, while Borom is listed as doubtful. The 39-year-old Peters joined the team late in training camp and probably isn't […]

Mac Jones Holds His Own In NFL Debut

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made his regular season debut against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The 23-year-old played well in the preseason and looks solid during his Week 1 loss. He completed 29-of-39 passing attempts for 281 yards and one touchdown without an interception. Jones was able to get out the ball quickly […]

Jameis Winston Tosses Five Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston went 14-for-20 for 148 yards and five touchdowns in Sunday's dominating win over the Packers. Winston looked sharp in his first regular-season action since 2019. The QB who is normally known for picks went flawless in that department and that was an encouraging start to his Saints debut. As […]

Daniel Jones Has Two Total TDs, Tails Off In The Second Half

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22-of-37 passes for 267 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 27 yards on six attempts and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. He connected with Sterling Shepard for a 37-yard touchdown in the second quarter to put the Giants ahead 7-3. […]

Teddy Bridgewater Tosses Two Touchdowns In Broncos Debut

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was successful in his debut with the team after beating out Drew Lock in the QB competition during training camp and the preseason. Bridgewater finished 28-for-36 for 264 passing yards and two touchdowns while also running the ball three times for 19 yards in the Week 1 season-opening win over […]

Russell Wilson Shows Out In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have the best matchup in Week 1 against a strong Indianapolis Colts defense, but he didn't seem to mind en route to a top-10 finish this week. Wilson finished the game 18 of 23 for 254 yards with four passing touchdowns. Wilson's weaponry on the outside gives him the […]

Jared Goff Performs Well In Lions Debut

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff played well during the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, finishing with 338 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Making his official debut for his new team after spending five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, the signal-caller was sure to spread the ball around, attributing to end […]