LeSean McCoy Injured Sunday Against Jets

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is questionable to return to the Week 14 game against the Jets with a hamstring injury. McCoy had just two carries for one yard and dropped his only target in the passing game before leaving the game. Owners that have him in their lineups in the first week […]

Tom Coughlin Could Take Over Head-Coaching Duties In 2019

There is growing belief that Jacksonville Jaguars president Tom Coughlin could wind up serving as the head coach in 2019. The team was embarrassed in a blowout loss to the Titans last Thursday after surprising with an AFC Championship appearance in 2017. The Jaguars have been marred by fights, suspensions and lack of discipline all […]

Kareem Hunt Enters Counseling

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt has entered counseling for alcohol and anger management this week, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Hunt was released by the Kansas City Chiefs last week after a video surfaced that showed him attacking a woman in a hotel in February. Hunt is being investigated by the NFL […]

Melvin Gordon Could Return In Week 15

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) could return in Week 15 against the Chiefs on Thursday, as his injury wasn't as serious as the team initially thought. Gordon didn't practice at all last week and could be in danger of seeing limited snaps if he returns in a big game against the division […]

Jaylen Samuels Expected To See Significant Snaps

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back/tight end Jaylen Samuels is expected to see most of the carries in Week 14 against the Raiders with James Conner (ankle) out. Samuels could split touches with Stevan Ridley, but Samuels is the preferred fantasy play if you need another running back in the first round of the fantasy playoffs. […]

Doug Martin Expected To Play

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (knee), who is questionable for Week 14 against the Steelers, is expected to play on Sunday, according to a source. He will play, but he could be somewhat limited and is in danger of being phased out of the offense if the team falls behind big against a strong […]

Keke Coutee, D'Onta Foreman Not Playing

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) and running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) are both inactive for Week 14 against the Colts. Coutee will miss his second straight game and just hasn't been able to get over his hamstring issues all year. He has long-term upside but should be on waivers in redraft leagues […]

Isaiah Crowell, Robby Anderson Active Against Bills

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) and wide receiver Robby Anderson (ankle) are both active for Week 14 against the Bills. Crowell has had a couple big games this year but needs to score a touchdown to really reward his fantasy owners. Consider him a low-end, volume-dependent RB2 this weekend. Anderson hasn't been […]

Updated Week 14 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 14 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 14 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) will not play Sunday. Sammy Watkins is out and will miss multiple weeks. T.Y. Hilton will play in Week 14. Mitch Trubisky will officially return this […]

Week 14 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

The Minnesota Vikings (6-5-1) head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks Monday night while still possessing a very legitimate shot at their second-straight NFC North championship. It would take time travel, combined with several injuries or random kidnappings, for the Seattle Seahawks (7-5) to prevent the Los Angeles Rams from claiming the second-straight NFC […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 14) - Targets and Avoids

Of course last week I write, "It has been one top-heavy year." In Week 13, most of the favorites got it handed to them. Seven underdogs won outright and double-digit favorites like the Titans and Chiefs failed to cover. Some teams just continue to cover like the Patriots. They are a machine. Good teams win, […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 14 Fantasy Football Picks

It's playoff time, so let's cut to the chase. You need these flex plays to pay off. Unless you're sitting at 10-3 or better and have a bye in the first round, just sitting and watching the scoreboard, laughing as your competition sweats over every carry and dropback, hoping and praying for fantasy points so […]

Week 14 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 14 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 14 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 14 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 for the latest advice. This article […]

Week 14 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Hello and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings in the spotlight and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). I’m currently eighth in FantasyPros accuracy competition, fighting with the smartest of cookies, after finishing ninth (out of 130) in 2017. I hope this piece gives you a glimpse into my rationale for […]

Rashaad Penny Listed As Questionable

Despite practicing all week, Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night against the Vikings. Penny must have injured himself in practice on Saturday. Penny has been impressive here and there in his rookie season, but mostly when Chris Carson has been on the shelf. Carson will be […]

Week 14 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's playoff time in the fantasy football world. Hopefully, you grabbed one of those coveted first-round byes and are just reading this column for fun, but if you didn't -- don't worry, y'all, because I'm here to give you #INFORMATION to help you make the best decisions about who not to play this weekend. Let's […]

Lamar Miller Is Solid RB2 Against Colts

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller is coming off back-to-back 100-yard games and is a solid RB2 option against the Colts in Week 14. Miller has 100 or more yards in four of Houston's last six games, and though he only finished with 49 yards when Houston played the Colts earlier in the year, Miller's […]

Justin Jackson Should See Regular Carries

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson stole the show last week as Austin Ekeler’s backup, and it’s looking more like he’ll be the go-to guy this week. Head coach Anthony Lynn verified that the situation will be a timeshare between the two this week, and he even mentioned the possibility of Jackson getting […]

Austin Ekeler Expected To Share Carries

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler will be sharing carries once again on Sunday when the team faces the Bengals. Head coach Anthony Lynn told reporters that Ekeler is getting worn down and is too valuable on special teams to overuse on the offense, so he is expected to share carries with rookie Justin […]

D'Onta Foreman Could Be Inactive Sunday

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain thinks that Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles), who was just activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list this week, will be inactive in Week 14 against the Colts. Lamar Miller and Alfred Blue have been averaging 172 rushing yards over the last six games. Foreman will basically […]

Royce Freeman A Risky Play In Week 14

Despite taking a back seat to Phillip Lindsay in this rushing attack, Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman received 12 carries in Week 13, and in picking up four yards per tote, he appears to be over the ankle injury that forced him to miss two games. The 49ers pose a stiffer challenge in […]

Phillip Lindsay Seeking Third Straight 100-Yard Rushing Day

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is seeking his third straight 100-plus yard rushing performance after amassing 267 rushing yards over the Broncos last two games. Lindsay has been one of the biggest surprises this season, and while the 49ers have allowed just one back to rush for more than 70 yards on the season […]

Week 14 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

This feels like the first time in ages we have not lost a fantasy gold mine type team to Thursday Night Football. Seriously can one of the Jaguars and Titans play in that slot every week? Their current brand of football suits it so well! What that does mean is that entering the fantasy weekend […]

Inside the Tent - Week 14 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 […]

Frank Gore A Low-Ceiling Flex In Week 14

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore is a low-end flex option in Week 14 against New England. Gore is coming off a disappointing game last week against Buffalo, totaling just 31 yards. Gore also has not scored a rushing touchdown all season, which makes him unexciting in a matchup against New England. The Patriots have […]

Duke Johnson Continues to Have Minimal Value

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has started to become stagnant in recent weeks, as fellow running back Nick Chubb has continued to carry most of the team's production. Johnson holds stronger value than usual this week, as the Browns may try to attack more via the air due to the strength of the Panthers run […]

Nick Chubb Has Another Tough Test Versus Panthers

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has been on fire in recent weeks and looks to bring the heat once again in his Week 14 matchup against a solid Panthers run defense. Do not be scared of the fact that Chubb is facing a top-five rush defense, as he proved last week he can compete […]

Chris Carson On Track To Play Monday Night

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (finger) returned to a full practice on Friday after being limited on Thursday. Carson was expected to play Monday night against the Vikings despite dislocating his index finger in Week 13. He'll remain the lead back in a touch matchup against Minnesota's stout run defense, where he'll be more […]

Jalen Richard Set For Big Role Against The Steelers

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is in a favorable spot this Sunday against the Steelers. The Raiders listed Doug Martin as questionable for this game but should be good to go, which oddly enough won't impact Richard's production. Richard has four or more targets in 10 straight games, which is a trend we should […]