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Alex Collins Faces A Tough Steelers Run Defense
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins will look to build off his best performance of the season this week versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Collins rolled up 68 yards on 18 carries, both season-highs, along with a touchdown against the Broncos in Week 3. He is averaging just 11 carries a game and 3.4 yards per […]
Week 4 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS
Hello RotoBaller football family! Welcome back to Power Pivots, where we discuss some alternative player options for use in DraftKings tournaments. As we saw last week, chalk plays don't always work. Popular options like Julio Jones, Corey Clement, and Eric Ebron had underwhelming performances, while lesser-known options Tyler Boyd and Calvin Ridley had huge weeks. […]
Joe Flacco A Solid QB2 For Week 4
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is off to a great start to the 2018 campaign. He has tossed six touchdowns and twice posted quarterback ratings of 90 or above through the first three games, which is one-third of his last year's totals in each of those categories. The 33-year-old already has one more 300-yard game […]
Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 4)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 4 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 […]
Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 3 Report
Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]
Kenny Young Struggling With Illness
Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Kenny Young participated in Wednesday's practice, but he struggled with some sort of illness, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. Young, the Ravens MVP of the week, was electrifying while filling in for star C.J. Mosley (knee) in the team's 27-14 win over the Broncos. The fourth-round draft pick led the […]
Eight Ravens Miss Week 4's Opening Practice
The Baltimore Ravens had a season-high eight players miss the week's first practice for various reasons. Injuries kept cornerback Anthony Averett (hamstring), cornerback Brandon Carr (knee), defensive tackle Willie Henry (abdomen), backup quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness), left tackle Ronnie Stanley and outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (knee) from practicing. While the severity of the injuries are […]
Michael Pierce, Matthew Judon Return To Practice For Ravens
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (foot) and outside linebacker Matthew Judon (hamstring) were among four previously injured players back at practice on Wednesday. Rookie tight end Hayden Hurst and inside linebacker C.J. Mosley were the other players that were able to practice on Wednesday. Pierce sat out the game against the Broncos, although like […]
Lamar Jackson, Terrell Suggs Miss Practice
Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) and linebacker Terrell Suggs (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Jackson should be fine to be active for Week 4 against the Steelers, but we'll have to monitor the practice status of Suggs the rest of the week. Quarterback Joe Flacco has been solid to start the year, […]
C.J. Mosley Practicing After Missing Week 3's Game
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (knee) was back practicing on Wednesday after missing last week's game against the Denver Broncos. It should be no surprise since he "was close to playing" versus the Broncos, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The fifth-year pro suffered what Harbaugh deemed to be a bone bruise in the […]
Hayden Hurst Back On Practice Field
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot), who hasn't played yet this year after having foot surgery last month, returned to practice on Wednesday. It doesn't mean that Hurst will make his NFL debut in Week 4 against the Steelers, but it's progress nonetheless. Fellow rookie Mark Andrews has stood out as the most […]
C.J. Mosley Says He's Day-To-Day
Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley (knee) said he feels better than last week and considers himself "day-to-day" with a knee bruise. Mosley practiced once last week before being inactive in Week 3 against the Broncos. His return would be a big boost to an already strong Ravens defensive unit. They could really use the boost […]
Justin Tucker Claims Special Teams Award
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was selected by the NFL as its AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for booting a pair of 52-yard field goals through the uprights in the Ravens 27-14 victory over the Denver Broncos. Tucker finished the game two of three on field goal attempts -- getting one of his […]
Ravens Could Trade Robert Griffin III
The San Francisco 49ers need help at the quarterback position and the Baltimore Ravens could oblige them by shipping out third-string quarterback Robert Griffin III. The 49ers, who are expected to start backup C.J. Beathard this upcoming week, are in the market for a signal caller with starter Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) sidelined for the remainder of the […]
Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 4)
It’s amazing, but we are nearly a quarter of the way through the fantasy season. At this point a savvy fantasy owner can tell if their team is looking like a winner or one that is heading for a dumpster fire. Some NFL teams are the same way, teams like the Raiders and Cardinals are […]
FAAB Bidding - Week 4 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 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
We know nothing. When I say "we," I am referring collectively to all of us who follow the NFL and play fantasy football on a regular basis of course. We were certain the Vikings-Bills game would be a blowout... but not in Buffalo's favor. The Patriots weren't going to let former assistant coach Matt Patricia […]
Week 4 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
After three weeks we have all embraced the relentless efforts that are necessary in order to maximize our chances of winning league championships. Including the ongoing search for the latest information, the constant examination of our various roster options, and the instant adjustments to the continually changing landscape at the running back position. But unfortunately, […]
Week 4 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
If you are a Jordan Reed owner, you probably need a tight end this week. Washington is one of the first two teams (along with Carolina) on bye this season, so the Reed owners out there are going to have to scour their league’s waiver wire this week for a replacement if they chose not […]
Week 4 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
Week 3 was rookie QB week in the NFL. Josh Allen joined the ranks of starter, while Baker Mayfield and Josh Rosen were unexpectedly thrust into action. There are a lot of quarterback situations either in flux or changes be made around the league as well as the first week of byes, meaning quarterbacks could […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 4 Lightning Round
The first month of football is usually quite the wild ride with newcomers and old friends forcing us to reassess our rosters. Week 3 was no stranger to injuries and some standout performances, so how can you keep up with it all? In the interest of getting you the most timely information, consider this our waiver […]
Early Season Roster Savvy
Whether you have a winning or losing record, it is imperative that you follow a roster strategy rather than simply winging it on the wire over every highly-touted player. In-season roster management is paramount to winning titles. That’s right, it is even more important than the draft. So, check out the following tactics to stay […]
Rookies Worth Your Attention in Week 4
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 […]
Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 4 Waiver Wire and Risers/Fallers
RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni share their thoughts on Week 2 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 4. 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) […]
Ravens Add Offensive Line Depth
The Baltimore Ravens have signed center Hroniss Grasu to help bolster a struggling offensive line. The Ravens offensive line entered their Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos ranked 28th in the league overall and 30th in run blocking by Pro Football Focus. The O-line showed significant improvement against the Broncos as running back Alex Collins […]
Alex Collins Has Best Game Of Season Thus Far
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins turned in his best rushing game of the season thus far against the Denver Broncos in Week 3. Collins made the most of his season-high 18 carries as he rolled for 68 yards and a touchdown. It marked the seventh career time on eight occasions that he has rushed […]
Ravens Set NFL Red-Zone Mark
The Baltimore Ravens offense has been tough to stop this season, especially once they get into the red zone. The Ravens, who went 3-for-3 in red-zone opportunities against Denver, are the first team to score a touchdown on their first 12 possessions inside the 20-yard line, according to Elias Sports Bureau research. A key to […]
Mark Andrews Has Gained Separation Among Ravens Tight Ends
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Mark Andrews has been impressive through the first three weeks of his professional career. The mammoth 6-foot-5, 256-pound rookie had two big-play receptions for the Ravens against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. On the Ravens opening possession, Andrews turned a short pass from quarterback Joe Flacco into a 30-yard catch and […]
Joe Flacco (QB, BAL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is coming off his worst week, he has performed much better than most expected this season. He has scored between 15-22 points in the first two weeks, and has taken care of weak matchups thus far. He […]
Mark Andrews (TE, BAL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The revolving door at tight end for Baltimore the past couple seasons has made fantasy owners dizzy. Maxx Williams, Benjamin Watson, Crockett Gillmore and Dennis Pitta have all done disservices to fantasy players in one way or another. So it is refreshing to have Mark […]
