Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 2

That was a disappointing opening Thursday game... Aside from the Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles game featuring a ridiculous number of penalties, it truly boiled down to a defensive battle with little scoring action for fantasy owners. What might be most concerning for owners who have invested in the Atlanta Falcons offense is their continued […]

Deeper PPR Sleepers Heading Into Week 2

As is tradition, Week 1 provided the usual head-scratching performances we've grown accustomed to start the year. Matthew Stafford looked discombobulated, the Amari Cooper rebound year did not get off to a good start, and LeSean McCoy looks hopeless in Buffalo. All these disappointments aside, we did end up with some positive takeaways. Here you'll find your […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

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. […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast: Week 2 Waiver Wire With Xavier Warner

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Xavier Warner to share their thoughts on Week 1 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 2. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Welcome to my Week 2 Wide Receiver Waiver Wire additions column. I am excited to add this article to my bag of tricks for the 2018 season. Working the waiver wire is one of, if not the most important aspect to winning a fantasy football league. The one piece of advice I need to give […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. 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 this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

Hayden Hurst, Kenneth Dixon Miss Practice

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) and running back Kenneth Dixon (knee) were both absent during the team's walkthrough practice on Monday. Neither player is expected to play this Thursday against the Bengals. Nick Boyle had three catches for 40 yards and rookie Mark Andrews had three grabs for 31 yards in the […]

Kenneth Dixon Expected To Miss Time

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (knee) doesn't have a definitive diagnosis on his injury yet, but he's expected to miss some time after limping off the field in the final two minutes of the Week 1 blowout win over the Bills. Dixon actually carried the ball more than starter Alex Collins, but it was […]

John Brown (WR, BAL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Some of us were excited to see Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown make the transition from Arizona to Baltimore and so far, so good. While others have been buying Michael Crabtree over the off-season, I’ve been practicing my new tagline of #NeverCrabtree and been […]

Michael Crabtree Scores In Ravens Debut

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree has been one of the top red-zone threats in the NFL over the last three seasons. The 30-year-old showed that he isn't ready to give up that title as he scored a highlight-reel touchdown in the Ravens 47-3 thrashing of the Bills. On second-and-two from the Bills 12, Crabtree […]

John Brown Gets Off To A Good Start

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown couldn't have asked for a better debut. Brown, who signed with the Ravens in the offseason, caught three passes for 44 yards and a score in Baltimore's 47-3 victory over Buffalo. Brown was an important part of the Ravens offense early in the game. On the Ravens opening drive, […]

Robert Griffin III A Healthy Scratch

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III is inactive for Week 1 against the Bills. The Ravens have some packages in place for rookie Lamar Jackson as the backup to Joe Flacco. While Jackson's athletic abilities are intriguing, he won't be on the field enough to warrant fantasy consideration. Jackson is mainly a dynasty stash for […]

Ravens Have Packages For Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have packages in place for quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 1 against the Bills, according to a source. While Jackson should be active and could see some time on the field in the season opener, it won't be enough to make him worthy of a starting spot in fantasy lineups. Joe Flacco […]

Willie Henry Out A Couple Of Weeks

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Willie Henry has been ruled out, as expected, for Week 1. Henry is considered week-to-week as he is still recovering from umbilical hernia surgery in late August. The third-year pro was reportedly in contention for a starting spot along the Ravens defensive line before the injury, as he was having a […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back and it feels so good! Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target at the end of your 2018 drafts for Week 1 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our tiered defense rankings are your guide to drafting defenses, making waiver wire pickups/adds to […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]

Pass Rush vs QB Matchups to Watch (Week 1)

While the game has changed considerably over the years, one thing remains constant; the game is won and lost in the trenches. That bodes for fantasy football as well. The pass rush-quarterback matchup could be the difference between victory and defeat. The fantasy football season has officially begun. As you prepare your lineup for Sunday's […]

Michael Crabtree Compares Favorably To Anquan Boldin

The Baltimore Ravens are hoping wide receiver Michael Crabtree is able to be as productive as Anquan Boldin, who like Crabtree was acquired by the team later in his career. Crabtree and Boldin are very similar in statue and playing style. Both players are physical, possession-oriented receivers and neither possess elite speed or quickness. Crabtree […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Congratulations, we finally made it through the long and tedious offseason. There are tons of contests on both major DFS sites to open the season. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, 2017 performances, overall upside/talent levels, […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1): Targets and Avoids

Get those Sunday excuses for your significant other ready because football is back baby! No need to stress about what your Sunday plans entail as football is the only thing to do from 1:00 PM to days end. I've been writing this column for years and I'm very excited to tackle another season of helping […]

Stop The Slander and Trust Your Team!

There are only two feelings you have once you finish your fantasy football draft; love or hate. Don't let the post-draft grades produced from algorithms sway you. Mute the outside noise and Stop The Slander. Trust your team. No matter how much preparation you did leading up to your fantasy draft, what "expert" advice you […]

Deep Dynasty Pickups to Stash - Week 1

The wait is officially over. Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season is here and has already kicked off with the Eagles and Falcons on Thursday night. That being said, this may be the last time you'll be able to grab some waiver wire pickups to stash at the end of your bench before the […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Start/Sit Advice with Guest Joe Pollack

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pollack to share their thoughts on week one NFL matchups and provide you with the best start/sit advice for who you should have in or out this week. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure […]

Stop The Hype Train! Mitch Trubisky

A rookie season under a boring, stuck-in-the-past coach who was unwilling to change which has now turned into a fresh offensive-minded head coach with weapons on offense. No, I am not talking about Jared Goff. This is the story of Mitch Trubisky of the Chicago Bears. While the narratives are the same from an oft-injured […]

Stop That Hype Train! Alex Collins

The 2017 season for Alex Collins was a roller coaster. It started off with the Seahawks releasing him in training camp and finished with him being the next big thing in Baltimore. Wait, the Seahawks released a good running back? No wonder they can’t run the ball. Anyway, after the injury to Danny Woodhead which […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

It's Week 1 RotoBallers and today we're talking kickers. Kickers aren't the sexiest position, but they can help win you a week if their team's offense sputters in the red zone. With everyone looking to start their season strong, we're ranking the top 15 at the position to help you set your lineups. Greg "the Leg" […]