Falcons Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 2

The Falcons Defense was run out of the building by the Vikings in Week 1. The Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison backfield led the Vikings to 172 rushing yards and both backs averaged over five yards per carry. The Vikings totalled 28 points in the game, allowed just one sack and didn't have any turnovers. […]

Ito Smith Not Start-Worthy In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith led the team in rushing in Week 1 with 31 rushing yards on six attempts. He was far more effective than lead running back Devonta Freeman and only saw two fewer carries. While Smith could certainly end up in a time-share with Freeman sooner rather than later, it's a […]

Mohamed Sanu A Potential Week 2 Starter In Deep Leagues

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu caught five of his six targets for 57 yards in Week 1 against the Vikings. His six targets tied with Calvin Ridley for third on the team behind Julio Jones (11) and Austin Hooper (9). Sanu should see around the same amount of targets as Ridley most weeks, but […]

Austin Hooper A Solid Start In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper was one of the team's offensive standouts in Week 1, leading the team in both receptions (nine) and receiving yards (77). He caught all nine of his targets and was second on the team in targets in Week 1, behind only the great Julio Jones, who had 11 targets. […]

Calvin Ridley A Solid WR2 In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had 64 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings in Week 1 and should be able to duplicate or improve on those numbers in Week 2. The Falcons will host the Eagles in their home opener Sunday night. The Eagles' pass defense was exploited for 380 passing yards and […]

Devonta Freeman Worthy Of Starting In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had a game to forget in Week 1, when he gained just 19 yards on eight carries against the Vikings. This week, the Falcons face the Eagles in their home opener Sunday night. The Eagles have a strong rush defense and they held the Redskins to just 2.2 yards […]

Julio Jones Should Explode In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had an underwhelming start to the season in Week 1. While he did score a touchdown, he was held to only 31 yards in the game. That should change in Week 2 as the Falcons host the Eagles for their home opener Sunday night. The Eagles were torched by […]

Matt Ryan Should Rebound Against Eagles In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan ended up with a decent final line in Week 1, but the journey to getting there was anything but pretty. Ryan's Falcons were shut out for three quarters in the season opener against the Vikings, but a fourth quarter surge allowed Ryan to finish the day with 304 passing yards, […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 1 Analysis

After months of research, conversation, and recommendations regarding potential usage and production for wide receivers, we can finally shift into the analysis of actual regular-season matchups. The results of Week 1 provided a collection of impressive performances, including a number of surprising developments. It also delivered the first opportunity to examine the massive assortment of […]

Week 2 Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

Week 1 of the 2019 regular season started off with a whimper on Thursday, as predicted, as Aaron Rodgers looked shaky in his new offense, albeit against a strong Bears Defense on the road. But boy did Week 1 finish with a bang in Monday night's back-and-forth affair between the Saints and Texans that ended […]

NFL NextGen Stats Analysis: Week 1 Takeaways - Air Yards

We made it! We wagered through a long and tedious preseason but real football hit us in the forehead for the first time this season during the past few days and change. But just as soon as it came, it went. The first week of the season is over and we have some tasty numbers […]

The Stream Team - Week 2 Priority Free Agents

Throughout the fantasy football season, streaming becomes an important part of winning your weekly matchups. This is especially true when we start hitting the bye weeks. Knowing who to stream and when to stream them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup, and making the right streaming decisions throughout the season could easily […]

The King's Week Two Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week Two fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]

Tight End Start/Sit Advice - Week 2

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the tight end position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit in order to give you the best advantage to win your weekly matchup. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on […]

Rookie Receiver Breakouts from Week 1: Trust or Bust?

Rookie wide receivers are generally hard to trust in fantasy football. Last year’s class, for example, did not produce any regular fantasy starters, although players such as Calvin Ridley, D.J. Moore, Dante Pettis, Christian Kirk and Michael Gallup all showed some promise. Ridley was the best of the bunch with 64 catches for 821 yards […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Football Sundays bring excellent food, nonstop RedZone action, loads of smack talk and, of course, the thrilling game itself. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider […]

Kaleb McGary Named Starter At Right Tackle

The Atlanta Falcons named rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary as the starting right tackle on Tuesday. McGary split repetitions with Ty Sambrailo in the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, but McGary has won the job moving forward. Jamon Brown will now start at right guard in place of the injured Chris Lindstrom (foot). Atlanta's […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season is just about wrapped up, and we saw plenty of wild and crazy things this past weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs scored 40 points on the day, and they were only third among the highest scorers. With several high scoring games, we saw quite a few active kickers. […]

Chris Lindstrom Out Eight Weeks

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons rookie right guard Chris Lindstrom (foot) is expected to be in a boot for around eight weeks after he broke a small bone in his foot in Week 1 against the Vikings, according to a source. He'll likely head to Injured Reserve but could return later this year. Losing […]

Chris Lindstrom May Have Broken Foot

The Atlanta Falcons fear that rookie right guard Chris Lindstrom (foot) suffered a broken foot in the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Lindstrom left the stadium in a walking boot and will undergo more tests on Monday. The 14th overall pick was expected to be a starter all […]

Ito Smith Leads Anemic Falcons Run Game With 31 Yards

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had six carries for a team-high 31 yards in Sunday's 28-12 loss to the Vikings. Smith was more effective than starting running back Devonta Freeman, who gained just 19 yards on eight carries. Smith also caught his only target in the passing game for nine yards. This could be […]

Julio Jones Scores Late Touchdown In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had a rough opening week to the season, totaling just 31 receiving yards, but a late fourth-quarter touchdown saved his stat line for the week. Jones led the Falcons in targets (as usual) with 11, but only reeled in six of them. Jones recently ended his holdout by signing […]

Mohamed Sanu Has Solid Week 1 With 57 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu caught five of his six targets for 57 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Sanu was third on the team in receiving yards on the day, behind Austin Hooper (77) and Calvin Ridley (64). Sanu tied with Ridley for the third-most targets in the game behind Hooper and […]

Calvin Ridley Scores Touchdown, Totals 64 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a solid debut to his sophomore season on Sunday, catching four of six targets for 64 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown reception was the Falcons' first score of the season and came on a fourth down conversion in the fourth quarter. Ridley tied for third on the […]

Austin Hooper Leads Falcons In Receiving On Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper was one of the team's offensive bright spots on Sunday. Hooper caught all nine of his targets for 77 yards. He was second on the team in targets after Julio Jones, who received 11 targets from Matt Ryan. This is certainly very encouraging for Hooper going forward. If he […]

Devonta Freeman Fumbles, Totals Only 31 Yards

It was a nightmare of an opening week for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. The Vikings suffocated the Falcons' running game, holding Freeman to just 19 yards on eight carries. Ito Smith was the team's leading rusher on the game, gaining 31 yards on six carries. Freeman had four targets through the air and […]

Matt Ryan Salvages Day With Two Late Touchdowns

Things were looking pretty ugly for three quarters for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on Sunday, but he was able to somewhat salvage his stat line in the fourth quarter. In the Falcons 28-12 loss to the Vikings, Ryan completed 33 of 46 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns. He was also picked off […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit Advice (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every contest from the Sunday slate, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other important information. I will start […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Spotlight - Key Starters and Tough Calls

Welcome to Week 1, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller Seasonal Premium Fantasy Football Package. Enter promo code KING at checkout and get access […]

Week 1 Woos and Boos - Contrarian Lineup Decisions

With the Week 1 slate finally upon us, the fantasy football season is underway. Even though you have already completed your drafts, that is only part of the process. Putting together the best possible lineup is key to getting your season off on the right foot. But never fall into the "always start your studs" […]