Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Allen’s strong start to his NFL career continued Sunday in a loss to the Denver Broncos. Starter Breece Hall was struggling and as a result, Allen saw more playing time. The rookie running back had nine touches for 46 yards and played […]

Trey Sermon (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues or as Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon could see a significant workload in Week 5 after lead back Jonathan Taylor suffered an high-ankle sprain in Week 4. Taylor had his foot pinned under his body and it bent awkwardly sideways […]

Emanuel Wilson (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Emanuel Wilson is currently listed as the Green Bay Packers RB2 behind Josh Jacobs. However, he works very well as the team’s ‘change of pace’ back and has had recent success in that role.  In Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, Wilson […]

Tyjae Spears Scores First Touchdown Of Season Against Miami

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears rushed 15 times for 39 yards and a touchdown, adding two catches for zero yards against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. It was Spears' highest touch-total of the season by a considerable margin, with the Titans opting for a ground-and-pound game plan based on the ineptitude of Miami's […]

Tony Pollard Records 100-Plus Scrimmage Yards, Touchdown In Win

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 22 times for 88 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 20 yards in a 31-12 win over Miami. The Titans ground game was stifled early, as Pollard was only able to muster 20 yards from his first ten carries. He broke this open with a 41-yard […]

Bijan Robinson Limited On Monday

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (ankle) was a limited participant during Monday's practice. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about this. Robinson was on the injury report with a shoulder issue last week and still suited up in Week 4. The Falcons have a quick turn around with a Thursday night matchup with the […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Injured During Warmups, Questionable To Play Monday

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) suffered a knee injury during pre-game warmups on Monday night and is questionable to play against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. Raheem Mostert (chest) was already ruled out for this game for the third straight week, so if Wilson doesn't play, rookie Jaylen Wright could […]

Bucky Irving (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Don't you love it when coaches tell the truth? Before the team's Week 4 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles stated that Bucky Irving earned more opportunities. While the total number of touches slipped from the week before, […]

Keaton Mitchell (RB, BAL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell hasn’t played this season after tearing his ACL late last year. The former undrafted free-agent running back was outstanding as a rookie in limited action, totaling 47 rushing attempts for 396 yards and two touchdowns, averaging […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, KC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is one of the biggest NFL Draft busts in recent memory. However, the veteran has earned a role in the Chiefs’ backfield as a No. 2 running back behind Isiah Pacheco. Unfortunately, Edwards-Helaire started the […]

Nick Chubb To Practice On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that running back Nick Chubb (knee) will return to practice on Wednesday. Stefanski also said he expects running back/kick returner Nyheim Hines (knee) to practice this week after tearing his ACL in July of last year. Chubb tore multiple ligaments in his left knee in Week […]

Raheem Mostert Inactive On Monday Night

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (chest) is officially inactive for Monday night's contest against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. Mostert will miss his third straight game after suffering a chest injury in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 32-year-old veteran came into the Week 4 contest listed as questionable […]

Joe Mixon To Be "Day-To-Day" This Week

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will be "day-to-day" this week. "We'll see this week with a week of practice," Ryans said. Mixon injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears and has missed the last two games as a result. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) […]

Colts Aren't Considering Injured Reserve For Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that the team is not considering placing running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) on short-term Injured Reserve after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. High-ankle sprains can keep players out for up to a month, but Taylor apparently suffered a "mild" […]

Christian McCaffrey Dealing With Bi-Lateral Achilles Tendinitis

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has been dealing with bi-lateral Achilles tendinitis, meaning he has the tendinitis in both of his legs. McCaffrey recently traveled to Germany to meet with specialists and get treatment done on his legs. The 28-year-old could attempt to run this week to test out his injuries, but […]

Miles Sanders (RB, CAR) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders has carved out a solid fantasy role this season. Chuba Hubbard is the team’s starting running back, averaging 14.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, Sanders has played well since the team made the switch […]

Ray Davis (RB, BUF) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis hasn't had a fantasy-relevant role this season. He is the RB55 over the first four weeks, averaging 4.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The rookie is the third-highest-scoring running back on the Bills, averaging fewer […]

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is one of the top backup running backs in the NFL. The third-year running back is the RB43 over the first month, averaging 5.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he isn’t an elite running […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Seahawks vs. Lions MNF Showdown (Week 4)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We again have a second Monday Night Football showdown this week as Geno Smith and the Seahawks (3-0) head to Detroit to take on Jared Goff and the Lions (2-1). With the current state of the NFC, this game could have large seeding implications down the road. With both offenses having players […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Titans vs. Dolphins MNF Showdown (Week 4)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an interesting Monday Night Football matchup here as Will Levis and the Titans (1-2) head down to South Beach to take on Tyler Huntley and the Dolphins (1-2). The Miami Dolphins and their fans are hoping that the change in quarterback helps turn their season around, while fantasy owners are […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Of The Week - Fantasy Outlooks For Breece Hall, Brandon Aiyuk, Garrett Wilson, Kyle Pitts, Brock Bowers, more

The fourth Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Sam LaPorta - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Sam LaPorta should be viewed as a strong start in Week 4 despite his slow start to the 2024 season. In Week 3, LaPorta managed just two catches for 36 yards, which may seem underwhelming, but he was still involved in the Lions’ offense […]

Rico Dowdle (RB, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After four weeks, it's clear that Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle is the team's RB1. He currently leads the backfield in snaps, carries (34), rush yards (134), catches (nine), and receiving yards (74). Last week, Dowdle enjoyed his best fantasy game of […]

Jonathon Brooks In "Final Stages," Not Returning This Week

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is still in the final stages of his return from an ACL injury and will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, per Sheena Quick. It was initially anticipated that Brooks could return to the team in Week 5 for his NFL debut. However, he […]

Jaylen Wright - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins rookie running back Jaylen Wright could see an increase in touches on Monday evening but should be kept out of all starting lineups. With Raheem Mostert (chest) set to miss his third-straight game, Wright will enter Monday as the No.3 running back […]

Alexander Mattison Set For Increased Volume

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison is due to receive a larger share of the team's backfield touches moving forward, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. "He's deserved more reps," Pierce said, "and he'll get them." Mattison has been involved in the offense, but primarily as the "third-down" back and a change of pace […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison has been outplaying his teammate Zamir White and could be taking over starting duties very soon. Through the first four games of the season, Mattison has tallied 87 yards on the ground with two scores. Through […]

Tyler Badie Has Full Movement But Is A Candidate For Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos promising running back Tyler Badie (back), who left the Week 4 win over the New York Jets on a backboard on Sunday, has full movement of his arms and legs and is back in Denver with the team, according to sources. Badie suffered a back injury that could land him on Injured Reserve, […]

Is Jonathan Taylor Hurt Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is one of the most talented running backs in the NFL. The former Wisconsin star is the RB6 over the first month, averaging 17.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he is one of the top running backs in fantasy football, Taylor has struggled with injuries over the […]

Is Travis Etienne Jr. Hurt Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has had a disappointing start to the 2024 NFL season. Etienne was drafted as a top-10 running back in many fantasy football leagues. Unfortunately, he is only the RB24 over the first four weeks, averaging 10.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Clemson star has scored […]