Week 8 DFS GPP Value Plays For FanDuel And DraftKings

Week 7 in DFS proved to be the week of the quarterback plays. And we're not just talking top names either. Sure, Aaron Rodgers exploded for a HUGE day (429 yards and 6 total TDs), but it was the players behind him that helped owners cash in. Matthew Stafford, Jacoby Brissett, and Ryan Fitzpatrick all […]

Fantasy Football Booms, Busts - Corey Davis, Curtis Samuel, Mohamed Sanu

No Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, Mark Ingram and Lamar Jackson this week? No problem! Fantasy football players might need to make do without one or more of their superstars this week due to the dreaded bye week putting the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys on a one-week vacation. Daily fantasy contest players will also have […]

Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Expected To Play

When the Oakland Raiders face the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Raiders are expected to have running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) ready to go and to have wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) return to the field. Jacobs remains a must start option, but Williams is the interesting one here. If he has a full workload […]

Bears Plan To Run David Montgomery, Others More

The Chicago Bears and head coach Matt Nagy are reportedly unhappy with how few run plays Nagy has been calling, with Nagy vowing to run the ball more on Sunday when the Bears face the Chargers. Rookie David Montgomery should be the main beneficiary of this, and while confidence in Montgomery is fairly low at […]

Inside the Tent - Week 8 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Alvin Kamara Out For Week 8

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Just like last week, expect a heavy dose of Latavius Murray in this one against a Cardinals Defense that has struggled at times this year. Quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) is back, so the Saints offense will likely be firing […]

David Johnson Out For Next Two Games

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle) will miss Sunday's meeting with the Saints and is expected to miss Thursday's game against the 49ers as well. Johnson had just one touch in Week 7 before exiting and ceding the way for second-year back Chase Edmonds, who had a huge game. Edmonds is now a must […]

Royce Freeman Hopes To See Uptick In Volume

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman enters Week 8 with a daunting matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Freeman has been the top receiving back in Denver this year, outshining teammate Phillip Lindsay in that regard, and has started to find Flex volume in his role. This past week the Broncos moved wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders […]

Phillip Lindsay Looks For Bounce Back Week

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is coming off of a disappointing Week 7 performance against the Chiefs and the road does not lighten up as he looks to bounce back against a stout Indianapolis Colts Defense. Lindsay has continued to prove that he has the most fantasy value out of the Denver backfield, but […]

Week 8 DFS Cash Game Value Plays For FanDuel And DraftKings

Just two teams on bye this week means we have a 12-game slate once again in Week 8. This slate is absolutely loaded with talent and good matchups, presenting us with plenty of opportunities to take advantage this week. This week we have seven games with a projected total over 45. The Seahawks Falcons game […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 8 (Premium Content)

All other Week 8 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings, and check out […]

What Do You Do With Melvin Gordon?

Two things have made Melvin Gordon such a treasured fantasy asset in his career: reliability and workload. Back in the days when fantasy football players were spending assets on guys like Arian Foster and Eddie Lacy, it was more important that the player you had drafted was staying on the field consistently. The 2015-2017 version […]

Austin Ekeler Has Flex Consideration Against Chicago

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler should be considered as a flex option for his matchup against the Chicago Bears. Ekeler has seen a reduction in carries since Melvin Gordon returned to the team, but he still has been heavily involved in the passing game. The Chicago Bears have given up an average of […]

Melvin Gordon Could Be In Line For Big Performance

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon could be in line for a big performance against the Chicago Bears this week. Gordon hasn't performed well since his return from his early-season holdout, due in part to the struggles of the offensive line, but this game offers a get-right opportunity. The Chargers are set to welcome […]

Fantasy Running Back Failures - Joe Mixon, Damien Williams, David Montgomery

The running back remains the most coveted player in fantasy football. In the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), nine of the first 14 players drafted on average were running backs. In most leagues, you must start at least two RBs, and you can start a third at a flex spot. The position is regarded as […]

Leonard Fournette Primed For Big Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is set to have a strong game on Sunday when the Jaguars host the New York Jets. The Jets allow the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs but have done a pretty good job against passing games, which sets Fournette up for a heavy workload. The […]

Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped: Week 8

After seven weeks of NFL action, we are beginning to have enough evidence to see just who is who. Who are the contenders, who are the pretenders, and who is everyone in between? Everywhere you turn you can find lots of smart people sussing out those important answers, but where else can you find an […]

FanDuel, DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 10/26/19

Welcome to week 9 of the college football season! This main slate sure is a fun one, as we once again have Oklahoma and LSU on the same slate. Those two powerhouse offenses are both expected to score a ton and it'll be tough to pick between the two. Let's dive in headfirst and find […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch - Diontae Johnson, Mecole Hardman, Preston Williams

It's Week 8 of the 2019 fantasy football season, Rotoballers. And what a ride it's been. We've watched some rookies blossom right before our very eyes, while others have remained trapped in their cocoons. And that's okay. Some players catch on and adjust to NFL game speed faster than others. Just because they haven't broken […]

Red Zone Risers, Fallers - Mike Evans, Mike Williams, Josh Jacobs

We are now entering the middle of the season and teams have shown their hand with their play-calling tendencies. In particular, the red-zone usage of most players has taken shape. RotoBaller's Premium Red Zone Sleepers tool can give you a sense of who is being utilized more in the all-important area of the field to provide […]

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

Disaster averted. The Bills found themselves trailing against the lowly Dolphins but pulled it out late. Had Buffalo lost, more than 50 percent of remaining entrants in survivor pools would have been knocked out. The 49ers did their part in the monsoon in D.C while the Patriots cruised against the Jets. All my picks to […]

Christian McCaffrey Faces Tough Matchup On Sunday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will have his toughest matchup thus far against San Francisco on Sunday. Despite scoring two total touchdowns against the Buccaneers in London, McCaffrey did so while sporting an abysmal 1.4 yards per carry. The 49ers are currently allowing a league-best 12.32 fantasy points per game to opposing runners this […]

Matt Breida Must Reassert Himself

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida enters Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers on a downward trend. While he missed some time in Week 7 undergoing concussion protocol, Breida has yielded the backfield to Tevin Coleman since the latter’s return from injury. Averaging just 33 percent of snaps over the past three weeks, every […]

Tevin Coleman Needs To Improve Efficiency

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman has distanced himself as the lead back since returning from a high ankle sprain. Against a weak Carolina Panthers rush defense, Coleman is an upside RB2. Coleman’s amassed 58 touches over the past three games and the volume bodes well in the run-heaviest offense in the NFL. While […]

Chase Edmonds Worth The Play

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds broke out last week with 126 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and starting running back David Johnson (ankle) is a game-time decision. Edmonds is worth playing whether Johnson goes or not. It's not a good matchup against the New Orleans Saints, though. They've been one of the best against […]

LeSean McCoy An RB2 Against Green Bay

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy has seen a majority of the workload in the backfield for the team over the last few weeks. Lead back Damien Williams has seen his carries basically disappear while McCoy gets more involved. The Chiefs are without quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) for possibly three weeks. They may decide […]

Damien Williams Has Low-End Flex Appeal

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has been basically a ghost on the field over the last two games. Williams has 13 rushing yards over the last two games and is becoming untrustworthy in fantasy formats. However, the Chiefs may lean on the running game more with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) sidelined the next […]

Marquise Goodwin, Raheem Mostert Questionable

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (personal) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Panthers. Goodwin has been a complete non-factor this year with 11 catches (16 targets) for 181 yards and a touchdown in six games. He has just two catches on four targets […]

Alvin Kamara Questionable Against Cardinals

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) was limited the last two days in practice and is questionable for Week 8 against the Cardinals. Kamara sat out last week and could miss two straight games heading into the team's Week 9 bye. If he's playing, he's obviously a must-start, but he'd be at risk […]

Julian Edelman, Rex Burkhead Questionable For Week 8

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (chest) and running back Rex Burkhead (foot) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Browns despite practicing on a limited basis this week. Edelman is often questionable on the injury report, but he ultimately plays. He'll remain in play as a strong WR2 in PPR […]