Joe Flacco Turns In Worst Performance Of Season

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco turned in his worst performance of the season as he only completed 22 passes (56.4 percent) for 192 yards in a 36-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He also tossed one touchdown and two interceptions. Flacco posted season lows in completions, yards, yards per attempt, longest completion and passer rating […]

Eli Manning, Giants Offense Sputters In Loss

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 30 of 47 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the Giants 20-13 loss to the Redskins. Don't let the stats fool you; this was another awful performance by Manning salvaged only by a late touchdown pass to tight end Evan Engram in the fourth […]

Blake Bortles Effective Against Eagles

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles didn't get benched in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, so that already made it a better performance than his Week 7 outing against the Texans. Bortles put up solid numbers against Philadelphia, finishing with 286 yards on 24-for-41 passing with a touchdown. He added 43 rushing yards on eight carries. […]

Mitch Trubisky Delivers Two Touchdowns In Win

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 16 of 29 passes for 220 yards, 51 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns in the Bears 24-10 win over the Jets. Trubisky has now posted four straight solid fantasy performances despite his, at times, uneven efforts on the field. The second-year quarterback got a huge boost when a […]

Case Keenum Continues Down Treacherous Path

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum extended the NFL's longest active interception streak to eight games in the Broncos 23-30 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. Keenum forced a throw to Demaryius Thomas on a flea flicker with about eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter -- a pass which would seal his fate […]

Matthew Stafford Average In Week 8 Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 27 of 40 for 310 yards and threw for two touchdowns and one interception in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford connected with Marvin Jones in the first quarter to put the Lions up 7-0, but they didn't score again until the fourth quarter. The Lions got behind […]

Alex Smith Pedestrian Once Again

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith tossed a seven-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants, but that about spelled the end of his fantasy production for the day. His final line was 20 completions on 32 attempts for 178 yards and that lone touchdown. This marks the third consecutive week that […]

Carson Wentz Throws for Three Touchdowns in London

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz completed 21 of his 30 pass attempts on Sunday, connecting for 286 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 28 rushing yards. Wentz had an up-and-down first two drives, but he was able to settle in after that and turned in a solid game despite facing off against […]

Jameis Winston Benched Against Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was benched in the second half in Week 8 against the Bengals after going 18-for-35 for 275 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions, including a pick-six. Winston has been solid for fantasy owners in this pass-first offense in recent weeks, but this was not one of them. He was […]

Lane Johnson Suffers Sprained MCL

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 8 game against the Jaguars in London. It's a best-case scenario after Johnson's knee injury initially looked more serious. With the Eagles on bye in Week 9, there's a chance that he might not have to miss any time.

Browns Could Make Changes To Coaching Staff

The Cleveland Browns could be facing coaching changes if their offense doesn't improve, according to sources. Head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley haven't been on the same page in recent weeks, and their relationship has not improved. Haley could lose his job if this doesn't change soon. Jackson recently said he wouldn't […]

Ryan Tannehill Unlikely To Return In Week 9

It seems overly optimistic that Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will be able to return in Week 9 against the Jets, meaning Brock Osweiler could be in line to make another start. There is no real timetable for Tannehill's return, and he can remain on the waiver in most leagues. Osweiler blew up in […]

Raiders Sticking With Derek Carr

The Oakland Raiders are saying that quarterback Derek Carr is their quarterback now and for the foreseeable future, according to sources. With Carr's poor play this year and his questionable leadership within his own locker room, there has been speculation that the Raiders might be looking to trade him. Head coach Jon Gruden continues to […]

James Washington A Healthy Scratch For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver James Washington is a healthy inactive for Week 8 against the Browns. Quarterback Mason Rudolph is also a healthy scratch. Washington has caught only five of his 14 targets this year for 49 yards and a touchdown, so he's not fantasy relevant in redraft leagues. However, he's a worthy dynasty/keeper […]

Week 8 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Man, I was hoping this would be the season where someone would knock the (5-2) New England Patriots off the AFC East throne... It's not. They're on their way to their 10th-straight division title and when they defeat the (2-5) Buffalo Bills on Monday night, it'll be nothing more than an assertion of continued dominance […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers, and we kick off early at 9:30 AM ET (Eagles vs. Jaguars) so be sure to set those lineups ahead of time. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: - Chris Thompson (rib, knee) is expected […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 8) - Targets and Avoids

The two big favorites in Week 7 both cruised on Sunday. The Colts, 10-point favorites, beat the Bills by 32 and the Rams, nine-point favorites, beat the 49ers by 29. If you happened to take the Chargers, you must've really sweated it out, but then had a nice relaxing afternoon. With nearly all participants in […]

Week 8 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 8 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 8 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 8 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 8 Fantasy Football Picks

If there's one thing I've learned in fantasy football over the years, you have to set your bias aside. The largest and most prominent of these (for me at least) is the homerism and hero/villain effect. We all want our hometown players to succeed and that goes for college alma maters too. It isn't always […]

Week 8 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Howdy, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings under the microscope and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. Do note that the ECR will shift! Who am I and why should […]

Week 8 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

At every position other than tight end we are seeing fairly consistent names appearing in the top-10/15/25. Outside of that we still have a lot of boom-or-bust players. This week I want to focus on how you can use the information below to make those agonizing decisions about the high-ceiling, low-floor players. For running back […]

Week 8 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Another week of NFL action is upon us! Week 8 is notable because it's the last week before the NFL's trade deadline, so you want to win just in case things end up changing around the league and put up in a bad position for Week 9, as new players start to acclimate to their […]

Under-The-Radar Fantasy Football Stashes

Week 7 was the first week this NFL season that featured four teams on bye (Packers, Raiders, Steelers, Seahawks). Week 8 follows suit with the Falcons, Cowboys, Titans, and Chargers taking the week off. Week 9 gets even dicier with six teams out (Bengals, Colts, Giants, Eagles, Cardinals, and Jaguars). Week 10 will see another […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

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. […]

Inside the Tent - Week 8 NFL Injury Insight

The Patriots RB that gets goal line and red zone carries is insanely valuable in fantasy football. When Rex Burkhead was put on IR, it was officially Sony Michel's backfield as far as carries were concerned. James White will always be a PPR monster but Michel was rewarding those who drafted him and stuck with him. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars - Fantasy Gold To Fantasy Sold

Every offseason, I believe in the hype that this might be the Jacksonville Jaguars' season and that I want to own part of that team. At this point of the season, I think we can safely say we know what we have and it's not nearly as good as we hoped. Last season, the Jags […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Running backs: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. It's getting to the point where you almost wish you could start all wide receivers so you don't have to worry about injuries, trades, and duds. This week alone, we saw Carlos Hyde on the bench while he waits to integrate into the Jags' system, […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 8 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 8 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

A lot of NFL teams are turning to their backup quarterbacks, and with poor play and bye weeks many fantasy owners may follow suit heading into Week 8. Four teams are on bye this week, with Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers the two most notable quarterbacks on bye. Lesser owned options Dak Prescott and Marcus […]