Josh Allen Falls Flat On Sunday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a rough outing Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The rookie quarterback went 16-for-33 finishing with 151 yards and two interceptions. After the Bills made easy work of a solid Vikings defense last week, they came back down to earth Sunday. While Allen is doing an okay job with […]

Joe Flacco Tops 300 Yards Again

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco surgically picked the Pittsburgh Steelers apart in a 26-14 victory. Flacco completed 28 of 42 passes for 363 yards and a pair of touchdowns versus the Steelers. Eleven different receivers caught a pass, led by Willie Snead with six receptions. The 11th-year pro, who ranks 14th among quarterbacks in fantasy […]

Russell Wilson Dinks And Dunks On Sunday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is one of the most exciting players in the league, but not this week. With their starting running back out against Arizona, Seattle coaches did the only logical thing and decided to ride the running game to victory. Wilson was instead relegated to short passes only when necessary, and he […]

Philip Rivers Passes John Elway On All-Time List

With their win on Sunday, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passed John Elway on the all-time passing yards list. Rivers threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns to help guide the crew to their first home win of the season. Rivers is off to another wonderful start and looks like he should have no […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Likely Headed Towards Backup Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was reportedly nearly benched during Week 3 and was pulled at halftime during the blowout loss to Chicago on Sunday. Fitzpatrick opened the season with three straight games with over 400 years. Sadly, it looks like the "FitzMagic" has run out in Tampa Bay. Fitzpatrick went 9-for-18 with one […]

Jameis Winston Plays Well in Blowout Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston replaced starter Ryan Fitzpatrick in the blowout loss to the Bears on Sunday. Winston went 16-for-20 with one touchdown in two interceptions while throwing for 145 yards in the second half. The two interceptions weren't ideal, but Winston did have a 80% completion rate. The Bucs head into a […]

Jameis Winston (QB, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Those looking for a QB for Week 5 can move on. The Bucs are entering their bye week and it hasn't even been determined that Jameis Winston will be the starter following it. However, it is highly likely that he will be. Also, […]

Blake Bortles Strong In Week 4

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles threw for 388 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception on 29-for-38 passing in Sunday's victory over the New York Jets. He added 28 rushing yards. Despite the matchup looking tough on paper for Jacksonville, Bortles was accurate against a Jets defense that had looked good through three weeks. Fantasy owners […]

Ben Roethlisberger Slowed By Ravens In Week 4

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in a pedestrian game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. Roethlisberger passed for 274 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in his team's 26-14 loss on Sunday night. The Steelers did all of their scoring in the second quarter as Roethlisberger and the team's offense was shut out […]

Andy Dalton Lifts Bengals Over Falcons

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton led his team to a comeback victory over Atlanta on Sunday. Dalton completed 29 of his 41 pass attempts despite consistent pressure from the Falcons defense throughout the entire game, finishing throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winning pass to wide receiver A.J. Green. The former Horned […]

Alex Smith (QB, WAS) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was dropped in some leagues heading into the bye week, meaning he’ll be out there in nearly half of Yahoo leagues for a Week 5 date with the Saints in New Orleans. New Orleans has generally been a favorable […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perhaps we collectively gave up on Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr too early. Going into this week he had the sixth most passing yards in the NFL. He did that against a tough schedule too, facing the Rams, Broncos, and Dolphins with a […]

Marcus Mariota (QB, TEN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is healthy once again and came up big for Tennessee in their 26-23 win over Philadelphia in Week 4. He was 30-for-43 passing for 344 yards and two touchdowns with one interception last week. Mariota also pitched in […]

Blake Bortles (QB, JAC) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been up-and-down for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles during the first four weeks of the season. He had 14.3 points in Week 1, 33.5 in Week 2, 8.9 in Week 3, and 25.3 in Week 4. It looks like Bortles can handle […]

Mitch Trubisky (QB, CHI) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If we learned anything this week it’s that you can start everybody against Tampa Bay. Their secondary is constructed full of no-names, and the names most people might recognize are not for good reasons. Brent Grimes looks every bit his age at 35, […]

C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While ultimately outdueled by Philip Rivers, San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard played admirably in his season debut last week against the Chargers. He was 23-for-37 passing with 298 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. It wasn’t a masterful performance by any means, […]

Deshaun Watson Has Strong Week 4

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 375 yards on 29-for-42 passing in Sunday's overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year passer threw for a pair of touchdowns and was picked off once. Watson also added in a rushing touchdown, gaining 41 rushing yards on six carries. Watson looked much more like the player […]

Josh Rosen Unable To Stop Loss

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen had a decent game but was unable to stop the Seahawks from defeating the Cardinals. Rosen had 15 completions on 27 attempts for 180 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed twice for 13 yards. Rosen projects as a low-end QB2 for the rest of the season unless the Cardinals […]

Derek Carr Posts Four Touchdowns In First Win Of the Season

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had a huge game Sunday versus the Browns, in what was their first win of the season. Carr ended with 437 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. The game went into overtime where Carr ultimately led the team on a drive to put them in field goal range and win […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

We have officially passed the quarter pole of the 2018 season, and if you blinked then you missed it! Week 4 has seen the electric passing trend continue with quarterbacks shredding defenses at a never-before-seen rate, with pass-catching RBs and deeper WR plays seeing considerable action. In the interest of getting you the most timely […]

49ers Optimistic On Joe Staley's Knee Injury

The San Francisco 49ers believe tackle Joe Staley (knee) avoided a serious injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Staley went down in the first half and did not return. He was seen limping with a brace on his right knee after the game but the Niners are optimistic there isn’t significant damage […]

C.J. Beathard Fearless In 2018 Debut

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completed 23-of-37 passes for 298 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also added 19 yards on seven rushes. Beathard’s big play was an 82-yard touchdown strike to tight end George Kittle as the Niners nearly upset the heavily-favored Bolts. Encouragingly, […]

Baker Mayfield Turnover-Prone In Week 4 Loss

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had an up-and-down performance in his team's 45-42 loss to the Oakland Raiders in Week 4. Making his first NFL start, Mayfield completed 21 of 41 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also lost two fumbles in the game, which took nearly all of overtime for […]

Marcus Mariota Returns To Form

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota appeared to be over his lingering elbow injury in Week 4 as he passed for 344 yards and two touchdowns and added 46 yards and another score on the ground. Mariota's throws looked crisp, especially when targeting players deep down the field. This game was an excellent sign for Mariota's […]

Eli Manning Comes Up Short In Week 4 Loss

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 31 of 41 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown and one lost fumble in the Giants 33-18 loss to the Saints. The Giants (1-3) sputtered again on offense as Manning did not look sharp at times. The weapons available on the Giants offense are among the best in […]

Matthew Stafford Impressive In Loss To Cowboys

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did all he could in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. Stafford finished 24 of 30 for 307 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for five yards. It's another solid performance from the 30-year-old but the Lions defense just wasn't able to contain the Cowboys offense to […]

Drew Brees Throws For 217 Yards, Zero Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 18 of 32 passes for 217 yards in the Saints 33-18 victory over the Giants. Brees was off most of the game and did not have a touchdown pass in the win. As rare as that is, the veteran was inaccurate at times as the offense leaned on […]

Buffalo Bills Shut Out For First Time Since 2008

The Buffalo Bills were shut out by the Green Bay Packers 22-0 in Week 4, marking the first time that has occurred since 2008. The Bills were horrendous on offense, as they managed just 145 yards of total offense and 11 first downs. The 145 yards are tied for the 15th fewest in Bills history […]

Mitch Trubisky Erupts For Six Touchdowns

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 19 of 26 passes for 354 yards and six touchdown passes in the Bears romp over the Buccaneers 48-10. Trubisky added 53 rushing yards in an out-of-nowhere, all-time performance at home. Receivers were open all over the field and the second-year quarterback did not miss as he tied the […]

Carson Wentz Throws for 348 Yards in Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz played well in Week 4, completing 33 of his 50 pass attempts for 348 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran the ball twice for eight yards total. Wentz looked much better than he did in Week 3, but the Eagles lost in overtime to the Tennessee Titans. With Alshon […]