Melvin Gordon Will Be Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. A limited practice is still a good sign that Gordon will return in Week 9 against the Seahawks after sitting out in Week 7 in London before the team's Week 8 bye. If Gordon is […]

Trenton Cannon (RB, NYJ) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN:  9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Trenton Cannon will likely get more playing time in New York with Bilal Powell out for the season. This is a very good thing for fantasy owners, as Cannon had four catches for 69 yards against the Vikings […]

Josh Adams (RB, PHI) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams has now elevated beyond being a mere roster stash after being entrusted with a team-high nine carries, and bolting for 61 yards (6.8 YPC) in Week 8. He has now capitalized on his opportunities for two consecutive […]

Dalvin Cook Practicing Again Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is practicing on Wednesday. Cook has been a big early-round fantasy bust so far, playing in just parts of three games this year. He hasn't suited up since Sept. 27 and could be held out through the team's Week 10 bye. Cook would be a shaky RB3/flex if […]

Stefon Diggs, Roc Thomas Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (undisclosed) and rookie running back Roc Thomas both missed practice on Wednesday. Diggs' status is worth watching after he suffered an undisclosed injury late in the Sunday night game. Despite the injury, it was a bounce-back game for Diggs, but losing him for any stretch of time could be […]

Royce Freeman Not Practicing

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday. Freeman suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 on Thursday night and predictably sat out in Week 8. It'll probably be tough for him to make it back this Sunday against the Texans, but there's still a chance he plays. At […]

Todd Gurley Faces Toughest Challenge Yet

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is an elite fantasy option each and every week. However, he could have some difficulty finding room to run against a Saints defense that hasn't allowed a RB to rush for over 70 yards a game yet. Although, Gurley has 11 touchdowns and is seemingly unstoppable this season. […]

No Practice For Chris Thompson

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) is not practicing on Wednesday after injuring his ribs again in Week 8. Thompson saw just five touches (three carries, two catches) in his return to action against the Giants. He's clearly hurting and isn't a lock to play this Sunday against the Falcons. It'd be a shame, […]

Le'Veon Bell Remains Absent Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was absent as the team began their meetings on Wednesday. There remains no timetable for Bell to end his contract holdout, so as long as he remains away, those that own James Conner will continue to be thrilled. Pittsburgh faces a tough matchup on the road against Baltimore in […]

2018 Mid-Season Fantasy Football Awards

Like Ty Montgomery deciding haphazardly to come out of the end zone and getting himself shipped off to Baltimore, I'm here to talk about mid-season rankings. You'll be reminded time and time again that the season is technically halfway over, including the postseason, which can either be a reassuring thought as you attempt to go […]

Fantasy Winners and Losers - NFL Trade Deadline

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and it was a doozy this year. In a league where deadline deals used to be incredibly rare, Tuesday was a breath of fresh air. It was almost like we were watching the NBA or MLB trade deadline happen. Here's a quick summary of the deals from […]

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. […]

Dealing Le'Veon Bell Before the Trade Deadline

First, we were told he would be back before the season. Then we were told it would happen during the bye week. Now we are hearing it will be after the NFL trade deadline, so he doesn’t get traded, and his deadline to report is by Tuesday 11/13 at 4 pm. What are we to […]

Using the #AllBenchRB Strategy

I apologize to my millions of fans for my absence these past few weeks. I was busy completing an Ironman whilst studying for the Mensa exam. During my training and study breaks, I pondered a topic I wrote about last year that I coined #AllBenchRB. I submitted my analysis to the Mensa Board, who instantly […]

Ezekiel Elliott Set for a Strong Week 9 Performance

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott looks set up for a strong performance in a Week 9 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have yet to face a particularly strong running game, making the fact that they are allowing 93.1 rushing yards per game even more promising for Elliott. "Zeke" has shown that he […]

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. […]

Is Mark Ingram Still Worth Starting?

Last season, the New Orleans Saints accomplished the rare feat of having multiple running backs finish within the top-10 at the position in fantasy points scored. Upon his return from a four-week suspension, Mark Ingram looked poised to put the team on track to do it all over again. While he only had 16 carries […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There’s no denying that Rashaad Penny has been a massive disappointment this year for fantasy football and NFL fans in general. After landing in Seattle, penny climbed up many dynasty owner’s draft boards with what appeared to be a decent landing spot. […]

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 […]

Nick Chubb Draws Fantastic Week 9 Matchup

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a great Week 9 matchup against a weak Kansas City Chiefs run defense. The Chiefs have shown improvement in their pass defense but they continue to struggle to stop opposing run games. The main concern for Chubb, and what is keeping him from being a shoo-in RB1, is […]

James Conner Draws Tough Matchup In Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is coming off one of his best performances of the year in Week 8 as he scored twice and racked up 212 all-purpose yards. Conner will find running lanes tougher to navigate in Week 9 as he takes on a tough Baltimore Ravens run defense. Baltimore's run defense ranks […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 9

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon, Raheem Mostert Limited

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) were all limited in practice on Tuesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he would be surprised if Garcon isn't able to return Thursday night against the Raiders after sitting out in Week 8. Garcon is still […]

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 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter the planning process for Week 9, as some of you are contending with backs that have been inconsistent or completely absent due to lingering injuries, while others are receiving disappointing results from runners that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. Fortunately, you now have an opportunity to utilize your […]

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 […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 9)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

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, […]

Jordan Howard Has Favorable Week 9 Matchup

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will go up against a Bills defense that is allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Howard is coming off of his best game of the season after totaling 81 yards and one touchdown against the Jets. Howard is averaging only 3.5 yards per […]