Damiere Byrd's Season Likely Over

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (arm) broke his arm in Week 12 against the Seahawks, and the expectation is that the team places him on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to sources. Byrd has just one catch on two targets for eight yards this year, so he was nowhere near the fantasy radar to begin […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 13 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 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

No more byes, no more excuses to be unprepared. At this point, if you're still scouring the waiver wire for value, you are either looking to bolster your bench for the playoff run or desperately looking for streamers to get you over the hump and into the big dance. We'll try to touch on all […]

Week 13 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We have one more week till the playoffs are here! Well, for most leagues that is. If you need a win in Week 13 and will need to stream a wide receiver or even need someone with a good matchup during the playoffs, let’s look at some of the hot options heading into Week 13. […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Welcome back to this quick-hitting waiver overview as we in the fantasy football community prepare for the traditional final week of the regular season. Thus begins the true must-win environment in FF, and we here at RotoBaller are here to help. In order to get you waiver information as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, CAR) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team  Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is all over the field and rightly so. He is a playmaker, and we may finally see his role in this offense taking shape.  Samuel has four total touchdowns over his last four games and even though […]

Greg Olsen Struggles Against Seahawks in Loss

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen struggled in his team's loss to the Seahawks. Olsen finished the game with just two receptions for 11 yards. Olsen only received four targets in the game, which was due to the impressive performances of running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver D.J. Moore. Going into the game the […]

Curtis Samuel Scores Touchdown Against Seahawks

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel scored a touchdown in his team's loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Samuel finished the game with two receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown, along with a single rush for 25 yards. Samuel has now scored a touchdown in each of his last four games, including multiple touchdowns against […]

D.J. Moore Continues Impressive Form In Loss To Seahawks

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore continued his impressive form in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Moore finished the game with eight receptions for 91 yards, and a single rush for seven yards. Moore was going to have increased opportunity with Devin Funchess inactive for the game, and he took the opportunity with both […]

Christian McCaffrey Goes Supernova In Loss Against Seahawks

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey put in a supernova performance in his team's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. McCaffrey will feel he could do no more to help his team win- even with the ball security issues he had in the game. McCaffrey finished the game with 125 yards and a touchdown on the […]

Cam Newton Continues Touchdown Streak In Loss

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton continued his streak of scoring multiple passing touchdowns this week in the Panthers loss to the Seahawks. Newton threw 30 attempts, completing 25 of them for 258 yards for two touchdowns and an interception. Newton also rushed for 63 yards in the contest. Newton will be targeting another big week […]

Torrey Smith Returning In Week 12

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) is active for Week 12 against the Seahawks. Smith has been out since Oct. 21 and should help with Devin Funchess (back) being out against Seattle. However, Smith wasn't a very big part of the passing game before his injury and will remain a WR4/5 as a boom/bust […]

Devin Funchess Officially Out In Week 12

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (back) is officially out for Week 12 against the Seahawks. Running backs Kenjon Barner and Travaris Cadet are also healthy scratches for this contest. With Funchess out, rookie DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel should have substantial roles in the passing game, with Moore being the more attractive fantasy bet. […]

Updated Week 12 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Alex Collins is a surprise scratch for today. Doug Baldwin is officially active. Devin Funchess is officially out for Week 12. A.J. Green is has been ruled […]

Week 12 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 12 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 early slate of games, beginning […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 12 Fantasy Football Picks

Be honest, what's better: Thanksgiving dinner on the night itself or enjoying the leftovers the next day? The former might seem like the obvious answer but think about it - how much do you really get to enjoy the meal itself when you're obligated to sample Aunt Edna's brussel sprouts or your cousin's gluten-free stuffing that […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 12

We're more than halfway through the NFL season, with several teams already having their bye weeks behind them. Nevertheless, injuries have begun to rack up. Picking on the backups that precede starting defensive backs is a common strategy among DFS players, simply because it's a solid process. Fortunately, we have plenty of data to break […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 12): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 12 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 12 of the NFL season. You can also click here to find more DFS analysis articles and tools. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on […]

Week 12 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Howdy, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings front and center and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR).  Who am I and why should you care? I was the ninth-most accurate in-season expert on FantasyPros out of 125 last season and currently sit at 15th in 2018. You take the […]

Torrey Smith Expected To Play In Week 12

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) hasn't played since Week 7 but is expected to suit up against the Seahawks in Week 12. Smith will be fairly low on the quarterback Cam Newton's radar and is unlikely to see a big yardage total, though he did score two touchdowns in his first seven games. […]

Week 12 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Happy Thanksgiving RotoBallers! I don't know about you but my head is still spinning after that epic Chiefs-Rams shootout on Monday night. Hopefully, you selected the right combination of players for the single-game slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This week's main slate is on the lighter side with two teams on bye and six teams […]

Week 12 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

Week 12 is a weird week for fantasy football. The short week for six teams made a lot of players tough to trust, and now owners are left searching for value on a very reduced Sunday slate. We have also seen the Rams and Chiefs lost from the week as they are on a bye. […]

Inside the Tent - Week 12 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers from Week 11

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 […]

Devin Funchess Remains Sidelined on Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (back) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. He's now missed two practices in a row, which puts his availability in doubt. D.J. Moore would likely see more passes coming his way if Funchess is sidelined. Torrey Smith (knee) is expected […]

Jordan Reed - Back to Fantasy Relevance?

After all the injuries and off-season surgeries, is Jordan Reed ready to re-emerge as an option for fantasy football owners? Is the same injury to Alex Smith on the same date 33 years later and after the same 301 pass attempts which ended Joe Theismann's career going to give Jordan Reed life once again? If we […]

Carolina DST Is A Streaming At Best This Week

The Carolina Panthers DST is a streaming option at best this week in their matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have gotten back to what they were known for- running the ball, which has limited the points that the team has been able to score, not scoring more than 31 points this season. However, […]

Greg Olsen Touchdown Or Bust This Week

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is an option for fantasy owners, but there are likely better options out there with Olsen figured to give value only if he scores a touchdown. The Seattle Seahawks are one of the most effective units at defending the position, giving up an average of just 6.5 points to […]

D.J. Moore Flex Option This Week Against Seahawks

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is a potential flex option this week against the Seattle Seahawks. Moore comes off the back of his career game, however, the Seahawks isn't an easy unit for the rookie to play against. The Seahawks give up 24.6 points to the position, and while Moore has performed well with […]

Devin Funchess Falling Out Of Flex Consideration This Week

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess is currently out of flex consideration this week for his matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Funchess has been ineffective with the opportunity that has come his way since an impressive game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, and now has four games in a row without bettering 44 […]