Julio Jones Does Not Practice

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (calf) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Jones had 10 catches on 19 targets for 169 yards in Week 1, but he fell to five catches on nine targets for 64 yards in Week 2 and still hasn't scored yet. We're guessing his calf injury isn't all that […]

Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 3

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss whose fantasy value is rising or falling for Week 3 of the fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between […]

Devonta Freeman, Takkarist McKinley Not Practicing

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) are not practicing on Wednesday. Freeman is expected to be out for multiple weeks, so Tevin Coleman should once again be an RB3/flex play in Week 3 against the Saints. McKinley is up in the air for this weekend, which would hurt […]

Takkarist McKinley Day-To-Day

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) is listed as day-to-day and his status is up in the air for Week 3 against the Saints, but the team is taking a wait-and-see approach with him. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport added that McKinley's injury isn't considered a long-term ailment. McKinley is a solid young pass rusher, […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 3

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. […]

Matt Bryant In Line For Another Solid Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant should be in line for another solid fantasy outing against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Bryant has so far made all three of his field goal attempts and four of his five extra point attempts. Bryant's value this season will be very much reflective of the Falcons efficiency in […]

Week 3 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 2 has wrapped up, and, while some kickers put up some great numbers, others kicked themselves out of a job. Through two weeks, we've seen multiple surprises at the top of the kicker scorers. Players like Chandler Catanzaro and Randy Bullock are making a name for themselves early this season. Heading into Week 3, […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 3 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous Waiver Wire pickups list, we now present suggested percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). Below you will find our FAAB auction bidding recommendations for those playing in FAAB waiver wire leagues. As a caveat, these prices do not by any means […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Up is down, black is white, cats and dogs are living together. Ryan Fitzpatrick is the best QB in football (OK, behind Pat Mahomes) and Blake Bortles doubled Aaron Rodgers in fantasy points this week. Also, Joe Mixon, Devonta Freeman, and Leonard Fournette are sidelined by injuries while Le'Veon Bell continues to sideline himself. Also, […]

Austin Hooper Once Again A Touchdown-Dependent Option

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper will likely once again be a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints. Hooper reeled in a touchdown and had 59 yards receiving on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. So far this season Hooper has caught seven of his eight targets and should have drawn […]

Julio Jones Should Bounce Back Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has the potential for a bounce-back game in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints. Jones had just 64 yards and once again failed to find the end zone against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. However, this Saints defense has surrendered nearly 12 more fantasy points to wide […]

Ito Smith Looking To Build On Solid First Outing

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith will be hoping to build on a solid first outing when he faces the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Smith had 54 total yards on 10 touches against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Whether Smith has any value at all this week will depend on the status of […]

Devonta Freeman Day-To-Day

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman's (knee) injury status is somewhat confused heading into the Week 3 game at home against the New Orleans Saints. Freeman suffered the injury in Week 1 and was reported as being out for at least 2-3 weeks by Adam Schefter. However, Dan Quinn refuted that claim Wednesday, saying that […]

Tevin Coleman A Tough Call Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman could make for a tough decision for fantasy owners against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Coleman was superb against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. As the lead back had 125 yards on 20 touches as the Falcons featured him heavily. However, the New Orleans Saints have only […]

Matt Ryan Could Have Monster Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will be looking for a monster day at home Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Ryan had two passing and two rushing touchdowns in the Falcons home win over the Panthers last Sunday. The New Orleans Saints were torched by quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the season opener, giving up four […]

Andy Levitre Put On IR

The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive guard Andy Levitre (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Wes Schweitzer will now take over as the starter at left guard. The Falcons signed guard Zac Kerin in a corresponding move. It's bad news for the team's running game, and they could be without running back Devonta Freeman (knee) for […]

Takkarist McKinley Dealing With Groin Injury

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) injured his groin late in the Week 2 win over the Panthers, according to head coach Dan Quinn. McKinley already has two sacks this year, so losing him for Week 3 against the Saints would be bad news for their pass rush and good news for Saints quarterback […]

Week 3 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

After two weeks of game action, anyone who drafted Leonard Fournette, Devonta Freeman, or Joe Mixon has already been confronted with having their early-round pick sidelined due to injury. That has automatically launched the unwanted process of monitoring a situation that is fraught with uncertainty for those of you who own Fournette and Freeman, while […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 3 Lightning Round

There's always some degree of insanity at the outset of a new football season, but 2018 feels like quite the beast in this regard. We've got players being thrust into the spotlight due to injuries and sheer force of will -- some are new names, some very familiar -- but how can you keep up […]

Falcons Unsure When Devonta Freeman Will Return

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said he's not sure on a timetable for when running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will return. Freeman sat out in Week 2 and is expected to miss two to three more weeks, but it could be even more. Tevin Coleman ran for over 100 yards against Carolina and should […]

Calvin Ridley (WR, ATL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley went without a catch in the first game, but broke out in a big way against the Panthers in game two of his NFL career. Ridley caught his first touchdown and finished with 64 yards on four receptions. […]

Ito Smith (RB, ATL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Devonta Freeman's knee injury not only launched Tevin Coleman into high-end RB2 status, but also elevated both the opportunity and value for Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith. The rookie suddenly became a shrewd roster addition in deep leagues, and a feasible option for anyone who was […]

Takkarist McKinley An Injury Concern For the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley is an injury concern after coming out of the game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. McKinley was not on the field late in the game and appeared to be dragging his leg a little in the locker room. This Falcons defense has already lost Deion Jones and Keanu […]

Austin Hooper (TE, ATL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper caught all five of the passes aimed his way and might be carving out a role for himself finally. The fact that he also caught a touchdown is even better for those looking for TE depth. He […]

Matt Bryant Perfect On Sunday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant made all of his kicks on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. While the rest of the league seemed to suffer from kicking woes the Falcons veteran kicker went about his business in his normal reliable way. Bryant made his only field goal opportunity from 44 yards and put all three […]

Marvin Hall Has One Reception Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marvin Hall made the most of his one reception on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Hall's one target in this game was a 30 yard reception. Hall is currently sat at least fourth on the wide receiver depth chart. While that is the case he has very little fantasy value. However, […]

Austin Hooper Has A Big Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper had a nice game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Hooper caught all five of his targets for 59 yards as well as catching the Falcons second touchdown. Hooper seems to be a regular target for Ryan in the red zone, however this performance means that Ryan may now […]

Julio Jones Has Quieter Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had a much quieter game than the season opener against the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Jones caught five balls for 64 yards and once again failed to find the end zone. For Jones' fantasy owners this will feel like a disappointing week but the positive side is that Jones still […]

Ito Smith Shines In First Regular Season Opportunity

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith grabbed his first opportunity in a regular season game and ran with it on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons rookie running back rushed the ball nine times for 46 yards, adding an eight yard reception on his only target. Smith demonstrated that he has the potential to […]

Tevin Coleman Has A Good Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman took full advantage of his opportunity to be the lead running back on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Coleman rushed the ball 16 times for 107 yards, including a longest rush of 36 yards. Coleman added four receptions for 18 yards but unfortunately failed to find the end zone […]