Biggest Risers and Fallers - Tight Ends

So far we've looked at the biggest risers and fallers at the quarterback , running back and wide receiver positions. This time we're looking at tight ends who improved their stock or saw it plummet. Tight end isn't the most glamorous position, especially in terms of fantasy numbers, but it's an essential part of the game nonetheless. If you […]

Devonta Freeman Could Be Ready For OTAs

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) said he's doing well after dealing with MCL and PCL injuries at the end of the season. He recently received a second opinion on his knee, and he isn't expected to need surgery before the start of the next season. Freeman thinks there's a chance he'll be ready […]

2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Wide Receiver Tiered Rankings

In the first two editions of my tiered rankings, I broke down the quarterback and running back positions. Today, I'll provide some insight into my wide receiver rankings for dynasty purposes. Unlike QB and RB, this isn't seen by most experts as a particularly strong class. There is no Julio Jones or A.J. Green at […]

Fantasy Football Eulogy - Jay Cutler

The 2017 NFL season is over and the 2018 NFL Draft isn't here yet, which means everyone across the fantasy football realm--the redrafters and the dynasty-ers--has a little time to relax and look back, to reminisce about your successes and failures over the past year. It's also a chance to look back at the careers […]

Biggest Surprises of 2017 - Wide Receivers

The top players at the wide receiver position this year included some names that no one ever would have even came close to guessing. Antonio Brown as the number one WR in PPR leagues isn’t something that is too surprising for anyone, but some of the other names on this list were far from locks […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Wide Receivers

So far we've looked at the biggest risers and fallers at both the quarterback and running back positions. This time we're looking at wide receivers who improved their stock or saw it plummet. Wide receiver scoring was down as a whole this season, which meant more fallers than usual. At the same time, some veteran […]

Justin Hardy Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (shoulder) underwent right shoulder surgery and is expected to face a recovery of "a few weeks," according to a source. Hardy had only 20 receptions for 221 yards and three touchdowns in Atlanta's offense in 2017. In what will be his final year of his rookie deal in 2018, […]

Biggest Tight End Busts - 2017 Year in Review

At the end of every year of fantasy football, you're left with some immediate observations about what you'll do differently in 2018. You'll spend time thinking about which RB is potentially going to be your money-in-the-bank guy in 2018, or which third-round wide receiver will make up for the 2017 mistake of drafting Terrelle Pryor in that spot. […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Quarterbacks

The quarterback position saw plenty of volatility in 2017, as 58 different quarterbacks started at least one game. And that's just for the Cleveland Browns... We saw a rookie sensation, some second-year ascents, and the possible beginning of the end for some established veterans. Then there was Old Faithful Tom Brady defying the odds yet again. […]

Falcons Hire Greg Knapp As Quarterbacks Coach

The Atlanta Falcons hired Greg Knapp as their new quarterbacks coach, according to a source. Knapp served as the offensive coordinator in Atlanta from 2004 to 2006 when Michael Vick was under center, and Knapp also served as the offensive coordinator in San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle. He'll be replacing Bush Hamdan, who is leaving […]

Conference Championship Game Picks - NFL Playoff Predictions

Championship Sunday has arrived and boy did it take some dumb stupid coaching decisions to get here. I've been saying all year the Falcons inability to score in the red zone will cost them eventually. Last week I said, "if the Falcons don't begin scoring touchdowns [in the red zone], it will come back to haunt […]

Vic Beasley To Move Back To Defensive End

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley, who led the league with 15.5 sacks in 2015, will move back to defensive end permanently in 2018. Beasley moved to linebacker in 2017 and had just five sacks in his third season in the league. Beasley will be better off strictly rushing the passer instead of dropping into coverage […]

Falcons Looking To Extend Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the main focus of the offseason will be to work out a contract extension for quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan had high expectations coming off his 2016 MVP campaign, and he fell drastically short in 2017 with just 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian's first […]

Steve Sarkisian Being Retained By Falcons

As expected, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be retained for the 2018 season. In Sarkisian's first year replacing Kyle Shanahan, the Falcons offense took a step backwards. They ranked eighth in yards per game (364.8) but were 15th in points per game (22.1), and quarterback Matt Ryan […]

Steve Sarkisian Expected To Return

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is expected to return in 2018 with full confidence from head coach Dan Quinn and his staff. The Falcons took a notable step back in 2017 with Sarkisian in his first full year as the coordinator after the departure of Kyle Shanahan. Quarterback Matt Ryan's numbers were expected to […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Divisional Playoff Round

Some football fans and experts label the Divisional Playoff round the best weekend of NFL football of the year, and it might be the best weekend for playoff fantasy football as well. Many of fantasy football’s top performers in 2017 will be on the field this weekend. But while Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, […]

Divisional Round Matchups - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

While the fantasy season is over for most leagues, there's still plenty to play for. Whether you are in a playoff league or are just trying to win the milly maker on DraftKings, we've got you covered with the best and worst matchups. This week's matchup analysis will help answer all your start/sit lineup questions […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Divisional Round Fantasy Football Picks

I have to admit I'm a bit peeved that LeSean McCoy miraculously healed from his ankle injury in time to ruin my Marcus Murphy sleeper pick. Otherwise, I might have gone six-for-six on my Hero picks last week. Sure, Kareem Hunt didn't put up huge numbers, but he did score a touchdown to at least […]

Eight Lineup Busts and Avoids for the Divisional Round

The second round of the playoffs is here, which means that this is the final week in which we'll have four games going. Below is a potential bust for each team this weekend. Because there are so few teams in play, these players aren't necessarily potential busts in the same sense that they would have been […]

Divisional Round Game Picks - NFL Playoff Predictions

The best weekend of the NFL season is here. The Divisional Round usually pits the eight divisional champs against one another, if they win at home the week prior. This year only two of the four matchups are between division champs, Jags at Steelers, and Saints at Vikings. A quick word about Chiefs collapse against […]

DraftKings DFS Risers and Fallers - Divisional Round

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 four games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Deeper DraftKings DFS Sleepers for the Divisional Round

How did that first weekend of the playoffs treat you? If you thought the Chiefs and Rams were close to being sure things, well...you were disappointed. Neither offense delivered, with Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt disappearing in the second half despite his team playing with a big lead, and the Rams explosive offense couldn't […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Divisional Round of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks to target for the Divisional Round of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on DraftKings this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the […]

Divisional Round - Daily Fantasy Football Tournament Stacks

I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is this Saturday and Sunday mark the final weekend with more than two NFL games until September. And the good news? You get one last chance to soak up a DFS slate with more than two games! The goal of this weekly column is to help […]

Falcons Don't Have Any Injury Concerns

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is at full strength from an injury standpoint heading into the Divisional Round against the Eagles this weekend. Wide receivers Julio Jones (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (knee) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) are on the injury report this week, but all three are fine and […]

Devonta Freeman, Mohamed Sanu Limited In Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (knee) were both limited in practice Wednesday. There's no reason to think that either player is in danger of missing the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Freeman scored a touchdown in the Wild-Card game and remains Atlanta's lead back, but he'll […]

Julio Jones Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. The Falcons are almost certainly letting Jones rest ahead of the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Jones is used to playing through nagging injuries by now, and he put up nine catches for 94 yards and a touchdown last week in the […]

Matt Ryan Back At Practice

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who missed practice Tuesday to attend to a personal matter, is back at practice Wednesday. There's nothing to see here. Ryan will be fine for the Divisional matchup against the Eagles this weekend, where he'll be a sleeper DFS play. Although Ryan disappointed overall in 2017 after earning MVP honors […]

"Zero Chance" Steve Sarkisian Leaves

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said there is "zero chance" that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian leaves the team to take the same position with the Seattle Seahawks next season, according to ESPN's Vaughn McClure. Sarkisian worked for Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll with USC. Seattle recently fired offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who had been […]

Biggest Quarterback Busts - 2017 Year in Review

Going into the 2017 season, I implored fantasy strategists in a long article to give up on waiting for quarterback, and instead pick one of the top-five guys in place of a standard third or fourth-round selection. Years of fantasy football statistics and results had pointed to the fact that only a handful of quarterbacks […]