John Brown Is A Must-Start Against The Browns

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown has been a diamond in the rough so far this season. Brown, bothered by a cyst on his spine in years past, combined to haul in 60 receptions for 814 yards and five touchdowns over the last two seasons. This year, he has given quarterback Joe Flacco a reliable […]

Alex Collins' Missed Practice Was Precautionary

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins' (knee) missed practice on Thursday was precautionary, according to a source. Collins should be able to play this Sunday against the Browns. However, his 3.5 yards per carry and two lost fumbles make him more of a low-end RB2 for fantasy owners. The fact that Javorius Allen continues to […]

Alex Collins Misses Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) did not practice on Thursday. It's a downgrade after he practiced on Thursday, and it now puts his status for Week 5 against the Browns in doubt. Collins was already becoming an unappealing RB2 with Javorius Allen stealing valuable goal-line and red-zone touches. If Collins sits this weekend, […]

What To Do With Your San Francisco 49ers in Fantasy?

The season-ending injury to Jimmy Garoppolo triggered a somber mood for the San Francisco 49ers season, especially from a fantasy perspective. C.J. Beathard is by no means a top-32 starting quarterback in the NFL, but he does have some familiarity with this offense in his second year. Still, the questions remain. Who can you realistically trust on […]

Selling False RB2s - Why It's OK To Bail Out Now

We seem to end up doing this same song and dance every year with running backs. Whether it's someone like a Bilal Powell or Tarik Cohen popping early only to fizzle out, or general disappointments like Jay Ajayi and Adrian Peterson circa 2017, it usually takes a bit of digging to figure out. Here we'll […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 5)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 5 Risers/Fallers With Chris Welsh

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni share their thoughts on Week 4 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 5 of fantasy football action. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Alex Collins, Hayden Hurst Limited Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) and rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Collins should be fine for Week 5 against the Browns, and his fumbling issues may be a much bigger problem than his injury. While he is still technically the team's lead back, Javorius Allen […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 5)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 5

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Rookies Worth Your Attention in Week 5

Each week, we will look at rookies who have either performed well the previous few weeks or who have a favorable matchup in the upcoming week. These may be high-profile names or under-the-radar depth players; the only thing that matters is that they are first-year pros ready to make a name for themselves. Ideally, some […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 5 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Life is easy if you have Todd Gurley or Alvin Kamara. Sadly, statistics say that only 8.3% of all fantasy owners in a typical 12-team league will own one of these players. That number drops further the more teams in your league. Lucky for you, we're here to help. The running back scene can be […]

Week 5 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 4 saw several high scoring games for offenses around the league. When offenses score more points, kickers get more swings of the leg, which means they are scoring us more points. While some of the usual suspects were at the top of the charts, we some saw new faces like Matt McCrane and Ka'imi […]

Anthony Levine Sr. Named To PFF Team Of Week

Baltimore Ravens combo linebacker/safety Anthony Levine Sr. finally made a big play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Levine was named to Pro Football Focus' Team of the Week after registering the highest grade (93.8) of any defender given out by the analytics website for Week 4. Levine registered a season-high six tackles (four solos) […]

John Brown A Candidate For Comeback Player Of Year

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown has been everything the team could have hoped for after signing the fifth-year veteran in the offseason. Brown is off to such a good start that he is No. 2 -- behind Houston Texans defensive end J.J Watt -- in ESPN's Brian Barnwell's quarter-season awards for Comeback Player of […]

Hayden Hurst Has Good Chance To Play This Week

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (hip) has a good chance of playing in Week 5 against the Browns after almost being cleared to play in Week 4. Hurst has yet to play in his rookie season. Head coach John Harbaugh said they are looking for Hurst to practice in full this week after […]

Alex Collins' Fumbling Issues Becoming A Problem

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said "can't have it" in relation to running back Alex Collins' fumbling issues early in the year. The coach expects Collins to work on his issues in practice, and he noted the running back has had the issues while fighting for extra yards. Collins has already lost two fumbles […]

Jimmy Smith Returns To Team

Baltimore Ravens veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith returned to the team Monday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's personal-conduct policy after he threatened and inflicted emotional abuse on his ex-girlfriend. Even without Smith, Baltimore's defense ranks fourth in the NFL against the pass, allowing 193.2 yards per game. The Ravens defense has been […]

Joe Flacco Tops 300 Yards Again

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco surgically picked the Pittsburgh Steelers apart in a 26-14 victory. Flacco completed 28 of 42 passes for 363 yards and a pair of touchdowns versus the Steelers. Eleven different receivers caught a pass, led by Willie Snead with six receptions. The 11th-year pro, who ranks 14th among quarterbacks in fantasy […]

Hayden Hurst (TE, BAL) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst still hasn't taken an NFL regular season snap but Week 5 could be the time. Hurst was selected for his pass-catching ability and the team will find ways to use him, as they do all their tight […]

Ravens Completely Shut Down Steelers In Second Half

The Baltimore Ravens defense was terrific in the second half of their 26-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. After surrendering over 230 yards of total offense in the first 30 minutes of action, the Ravens held them to just 47 yards over the last 30 minutes. Baltimore's defense has yet to permit a touchdown in […]

Alex Collins Hits Paydirt Once Again

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins reached the end zone for the third time this season in Week 4. His three-yard receiving touchdown gave the Ravens an early 13-0 lead over the Steelers. Baltimore would ultimately go on to win 26-14. It was Collins' first touchdown catch of his career. Collins finished the game with […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

We have officially passed the quarter pole of the 2018 season, and if you blinked then you missed it! Week 4 has seen the electric passing trend continue with quarterbacks shredding defenses at a never-before-seen rate, with pass-catching RBs and deeper WR plays seeing considerable action. In the interest of getting you the most timely […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson has been ruled out for Week 4. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is out today. Ronald Jones will be active in Week 4 for the first time this year. Alshon […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 4): Targets and Avoids

There's always one week of the football season that's known as survivor doomsday and that was the case in Week 3. The Vikings, 16.5-point favorites, lost at home to the Bills knocking more than half of remaining survivor entries out in most pools. If you went contrarian and took the Jaguars as 10-point home favorites […]

Live Monday Night Football Week 4 FanPicks DFS Contest

Monday night's contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos just got a lot more interesting. With FanPicks.com's Live In-Game DFS Contests, you can make in-game player swaps for your DFS lineups - an awesome feature that you can't find on any other DFS site. If someone gets injured or ejected, you aren't completely […]

Javorius Allen A Risky Play Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen has been quietly productive this season. Throughout the first three games, Buck has rushed for three scores in addition to catching one touchdown pass. Ranking in the top-10 in running back receptions, he has 13 off of 17 targets and with fellow running back Alex Collins not meeting fantasy […]

Michael Crabtree Could Rebound Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree could have a significant fantasy role on Sunday night against Pittsburgh. Despite being one of the most heavily targeted receivers in the league, ranking 25th overall, the veteran has only one touchdown to his credit so far this season. However, with the Steelers having it rough defending the pass, […]

Week 4 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 4 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]