Younghoe Koo A Strong Option In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a stellar option this week against the Chargers. On the season, Koo has gone 32-for-33 on field-goal attempts. He has gone 7-for-7 in attempts of over 50 yards. In addition, he has gone 23-for-26 in extra-point attempts. The Chargers allow the ninth-most fantasy points to kickers, making Koo a […]

Falcons Defense Should Be On Benches In Week 14

The Atlanta Falcons Defense is not a viable starting option this week against the Chargers. The unit has allowed at least 20 points in three of the past four games. Though Justin Herbert and company were shut out by the Patriots last week, the rookie signal-caller is more than capable of producing. In seven of […]

Hayden Hurst A Low-End TE1 In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is currently dealing with an ankle injury and his status for Sunday's game remains questionable. If he suits up, he would be a low-end TE1. Overall, Hurst has been somewhat inconsistent this season. In the past three games, he has had a 48-yard performance sandwiched between performances where he […]

Russell Gage A Flex Play In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is a flex play, at best, in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Gage has quietly put up decent numbers the past few weeks, posting at least 50 yards in two of the past three games. He has also seen at least eight targets in two of the […]

Calvin Ridley A WR1 Against Chargers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is a WR1 for Week 14. The WR had five receptions for 108 yards on 10 targets last week against a stellar Saints Defense. Overall, Ridley has now had at least five receptions and nine targets in the past three games along with at least 90 yards in two […]

Julio Jones A WR1 For Week 14

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury, but there is no indication that he is in danger of missing the Week 14 contest against the Chargers. Last week, Jones delivered a solid performance by hauling in six reception for 94 yards on 10 targets against a strong Saints Defense. When […]

Todd Gurley II A Risky Play

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II is a risky play this week against the Chargers. The RB is dealing with a knee injury and it remains unclear whether he can shoulder a huge load in Week 14. In the past two games, Gurley has had a season-low 16 and 26 rush yards along with […]

Matt Ryan A High QB2 In Week 14

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is a high-end QB2 this week against the Chargers. The veteran has had at least 220 passing yards in all but one game this season and continues to showcase his terrific talent. Though the numbers usually vary each week, Ryan has been very effective. Last week, he had 273 yards […]

Hayden Hurst Logs Limited Practice Session Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (ankle) was limited during Thursday's practice, putting his status for Sunday's contest against the Chargers up in the air. Hurst was able to suit up last week, so as long as he doesn't take a significant step back during Friday's practice, he should ultimately get the green light to […]

Todd Gurley II Limited In Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II (knee) and defensive end Dante Fowler (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Gurley missed Week 12 and returned to run the ball just eight times for a season-low 16 yards in the loss to New Orleans. It was his second straight game with only eight carries, […]

Julio Jones Absent From Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. It seems as though Jones is rarely healthy, but he usually plays through the pain. The All-Pro veteran had six catches for 94 yards in last week's loss to the Saints a week after missing a game. The 31-year-old gets […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 13

This series continues into its thirteenth week of where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 13, we saw performances such as the Philadelphia Eagles running backs combining for 59 rushing yards, Matthew Stafford throwing for 402 passing yards, and the Atlanta […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 14

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. […]

FAB Bidding - Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets

Week 13 is nearly in the books pending another Tuesday game, but most of us are onto Week 14 and that means fantasy football playoff season is here. With our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

It only took 13 weeks but bye weeks are finally over! Oh, and the fantasy playoffs are about to start for most of you. Ideally, you're not looking to plug in streamers or in desperate need of help as the postseason arrives but injuries and matchup concerns will always be an issue. Working the waiver […]

The Cut List (Week 14) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the fantasy playoff edition of the Cut List. If you're still thinking about who to keep and who to drop, congratulations. You survived the most mind-numbingly frustrating regular season in NFL history, including a Week 13 so rife with crippling fantasy moments that it's hard to know where to start. You could've been […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

All Fantasy GMs are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have now entered the fantasy postseason. Congratulations to those of you who have navigated the numerous obstacles that have emerged since your original rosters were […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

It's Week 14. You know what that means, right? Fantasy football playoff time! And to get you ready for those playoffs, we've got some wide receiver waiver wire pickup options to help bolster your postseason rosters and find success in your leagues. Anyway, let's talk waiver wire options at wide receiver. Not all options are […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

The fantasy playoffs may be starting for many leagues, which means now is the time to get your team prepared for a hopeful deep playoff run. Many players could still end up on the COVID list, while others are nursing injuries, so depth is especially important. At this point, the deepest parts of the waiver […]

Pocket Aces: RB and QB Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

Host Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2020 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some quarterbacks and running backs to consider adding off the waiver wire. Like and subscribe to […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Week 13 went off without many key injuries or COVID-19 ripples, but there were many low-scoring performances and upsets across the league. We're approaching the stretch run and there's no holding back now. Let's hit those playoff weeks hot with the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 14. This column is published early every week […]

Hayden Hurst Held To One Catch By Saints

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst caught just one of four targets for nine receiving yards in a loss to New Orleans. After putting up a goose egg against the Saints earlier this year, Hurst was again stymied by their defense. While it's disappointing to see him produce so little, it's worth noting that the […]

Russell Gage Hauls In Garbage Time Score

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage was having a relatively quiet day for fantasy purposes until the fourth quarter of a 21-16 loss to the Saints. Gage grabbed a 10-yard touchdown catch with 7:43 left to go in the game, solidifying a 4-50-1 line on eight targets. The 24-year-old seems to benefit when the Falcons […]

Calvin Ridley Paces Team In Receiving Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley hauled in five of 10 targets for a team-high 108 receiving yards in a losing effort. Ridley's 108 yards were his highest total since Week 5, as he saw at least nine targets for the third straight game. The 25-year-old made a tremendous, outstretched grab late in the first […]

Julio Jones Ties For Team Lead In Targets

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones caught six of 10 targets for 94 yards in a 21-16 loss to the Saints. Jones was questionable heading into the contest, though he toughed out the injury to post his fifth game with at least 90 receiving yards this year. The All-Pro wideout has at least seven targets […]

Todd Gurley II Stymied By New Orleans

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II carried the ball eight times for 16 rushing yards and caught one pass for four yards in a 21-16 loss to the Saints. Gurley was banged up with a knee injury heading into the contest and was clearly held back, as the coaching staff opted for a running […]

Matt Ryan Has Quiet Day In Loss To Saints

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed 19 of 39 passes for 273 yards and one touchdown in a 21-16 loss to the Saints. Ryan got his favorite target back in Julio Jones but was unable to get much going until he salvaged his day with a late, fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Russell Gage. In Ryan's […]

Julio Jones, Todd Gurley II Officially Active

The Atlanta Falcons will be close to full strength on Sunday against the Saints, with wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) and running back Todd Gurley II (knee) both officially active. Both players missed Week 12. The Saints Defense is a tough one for the Falcons to deal with, and while Julio Jones has the talent […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 13

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article regularly, then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few plays at each position for the DraftKings main slate […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 13

Welcome to Week 13, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with or consider avoiding when faced with tough lineup decisions in Week 13 of the fantasy football season. These choices are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. […]