C.J. Beathard Questionable To Face Raiders

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday night against the Raiders. The Athletic's Matt Barrows expects Beathard to suit up, but he'll be a game-time decision. Beathard would merely be a low-end QB2 play if he starts, even in a fantastic […]

Cam Newton A Clear QB1 Option This Week

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a clear QB1 option for this week. Coming off the back of an impressive game against the Baltimore Ravens Newton faces a poor Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. The Buccaneers are the worst team at defending against the position in the NFL this season. Expect Newton to run riot against […]

Tom Brady Should Bounce Back Against Packers

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady disappointed fantasy owners by failing to throw a touchdown pass against the Bills in Week 8. But Brady will have a better matchup this week against a Packers defense that has allowed multiple touchdown passes to five of their last six quarterbacks faced. The Packers have done a solid […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, TB) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Buccaneers benched quarterback Jameis Winston after Winston threw four interceptions in a 37-34 loss to Cincinnati during Week 8. Ryan Fitzpatrick then came in and made up an 18 point deficit to tie the game, only for Cincinnati to kick and a game-winning field goal […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr bounced back in a big way this week, going 21-for-28 passing for 244 yards and three touchdowns against Indianapolis last week. Carr gets a quick turnaround in Week 9 on Thursday Night Football and also takes on the San Francisco […]

Quincy Enunwa Still Out Of Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Enunwa has been battling a high ankle sprain and hasn't played since Oct. 14, but he could be close to returning. When he does, he should return to being rookie quarterback Sam Darnold's favorite target, although it hasn't amounted to much in fantasy […]

Ryan Tannehill Ruled Out For Week 9

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Jets, meaning Brock Osweiler will receive another start. Tannehill has resumed throwing, but there remains no timetable for his return. He wasn't all that effective before his injury either, so he belongs on the waiver wire in single-QB leagues. Osweiler […]

Jared Goff Should Remain Solid Against the Saints

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff bounced back in Week 8 after two lackluster fantasy performances. Goff has not played overly well on the road this season. However, he heads into a matchup against the Saints who have allowed the third most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, according to Yahoo. Goff doesn't have the […]

Bills Sign Matt Barkley

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent quarterback Matt Barkley to a one-year deal on Wednesday, and he might end up backing up Nathan Peterman in Week 9 against the Bears if Derek Anderson (concussion) is unavailable. Barkley injured his knee before the regular season and was cut by the Bengals. He might actually represent an upgrade […]

Jags Signing Landry Jones As Blake Bortles Insurance

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing free-agent quarterback Landry Jones on Wednesday as Blake Bortles (shoulder) recovers from an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Bortles is expected to play coming off the team's bye in Week 10 against the Colts. Bortles was benched in Week 7 and just hasn't been reliable with running back Leonard Fournette […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 9

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. […]

Check the Schedule - QB/WR Combos to Acquire Before Playoffs

We have reached that point in the season where some fantasy owners need to start thinking ahead. This will not be the case for all owners, but the lucky ones who are sitting in a comfortable position and feeling confident of the playoffs. For those owners, it is time to start positioning yourself to have […]

Dak Prescott Could Be Usable in Week 9

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a usable option in some leagues for Week 9. The Cowboys will be taking on the Tennessee Titans, who have allowed only two opposing quarterbacks to finish as a fantasy QB1 this season, but Prescott went into the bye week with QB2 and QB8 finishes. He's started running the […]

New Era In Cleveland - Fantasy Impact of Hue Jackson's Dismissal

It seems like the Cleveland Browns are constantly in rebuild mode. While the Twittersphere erupted with applause from the Dawg Pound following the news of head coach Hue Jackson's dismissal, it just doesn't make a lot of sense at this juncture. Yes, he was terrible and led the team to an 0-16 record last season. […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 9)

The NFL season is half over and the fantasy season is nearing its trade deadline. It’s at this point fantasy owners need to make moves to set themselves up for success down the stretch. We’ve seen which NFL teams are for more or less good and bad, and which players have changed their standing since […]

Baker Mayfield A QB2 In Week 9

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will look to shake off a slow stretch of games in a Week 9 home matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. At first glance, Kansas City's pass defense appears to be a favorable matchup for opposing quarterbacks but they have shown marked improvement against the position since the beginning of […]

Ben Roethlisberger Draws Tough Week 9 Opponent

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger draws a tough opponent in Week 9 as he heads on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore's defense has been tough against the pass this season, ranking 10th in pass defense DVOA and allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to the quarterback position. Furthermore, Roethlisberger's road […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 9)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Jaguars All In On Blake Bortles

The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with quarterback Blake Bortles for the rest of the season despite poking around on the QB market before the Oct. 30 trade deadline. The team thinks Bortles will be better off once running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) returns after the Week 9 bye. Bortles was benched in Week 7 and […]

C.J. Beathard Misses Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist, thumb) missed practice on Tuesday and will likely be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Raiders. "My wrist and thumb is kind of messed up," Beathard told reporters on Tuesday. "It's two days after the game, so, hopefully, tomorrow, it will feel a lot better." Beathard seems […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 9 Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

The first of the six-team bye weeks is here. We might call this the Byepocalypse, except that one look at the schedule to see that it includes teams like the Cardinals, Jaguars, and Giants, you won't be too worried. Still, there are fewer options to choose from than usual and more spots than usual to fill […]

Week 9 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

Oh Buccaneers, you give us no respite from the quarterback shenanigans. When Tampa Bay's quarterbacks are good, they're really good. When they're bad, they're really bad. This week we're looking at the Tampa Bay situation among other quarterbacks to add for the upcoming week in fantasy football. Six teams are on bye this week, but […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round

Week 8 featured another early start thanks to a tilt in London and brought many stellar performances throughout the day, some from known commodities and others from lesser-known players that you may want to add. We here at RotoBaller are always looking to get you actionable intel as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]

Kyle Long Out 6-8 Weeks

Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long (foot) will be out for six to eight weeks after suffering a serious foot injury in the Week 8 win over the Jets, according to sources. Long is a key contributor to this solid offensive line, so the Bears running game will be negatively affected by Long's absence. Still, […]

Josh Allen Remains Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said rookie quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is "still week-to-week" and is "making good progress," but he hasn't resumed throwing yet. Allen will sit out again in Week 9 against the Bears, and there remains no timetable for his return. He's only a stash in dynasty/keeper leagues at this point. […]

Derek Anderson Concussed, Nathan Peterman Expected To Start

With Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) suffering a concussion on Monday night in the loss to the Patriots, Nathan Peterman is expected to start under center in Week 9 against the Bears, according to sources. Thing just keep going from bad to worse for the lowly Bills. Buffalo hasn't scored an offensive touchdown in […]

Temper Expectations For Mitch Trubisky Against Bills

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky has been fantastic over the last month, passing for 1,223 yards and rushing for 232 yards with 13 touchdowns and only three interceptions over his last four games. From a fantasy perspective, Trubisky has been a star during this stretch of football. But he could encounter some difficulty in Week […]

C.J. Beathard Must Deliver Against Raiders

After two rough starts, San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard has a golden opportunity to strengthen his foothold on the starting job. Beathard will face the Oakland Raiders in Week 9 who have been miserable against the pass. The Raiders defense ranks last in the NFL with just seven sacks and yield 8.6 yards per […]

C.J. Beathard Could Miss Thursday's Game

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) is struggling to hold the ball and could be forced to miss the game on Thursday against the Raiders. Beathard would likely be fine to play on Sunday, but he'll be a question mark on the short week. Beathard has been pretty mediocre […]