The Real Corey Davis Has Arrived

The fifth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Corey Davis has shown us just a small dosage of what he is capable of during his time in the league. His production thus far since being drafted had not been anything to get excited about, especially considering the price the Tennessee Titans paid to get […]

Tread Carefully With Cam Newton In Week 5

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is off to his usual fantasy-friendly start, combining his rushing prowess and passing-game efficiency into eight total touchdowns. He'll more than likely need the rushing numbers to sustain a solid outing in Week 5 as he takes on a Giants defense that has been stingy against the pass. New York […]

Christian McCaffrey Set To Resume Breakout Season

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has totaled at least 95 all-purpose yards in each of his first three games in 2018. Even more impressively, there doesn't seem to be a way for opposing defenses to render him ineffective. He ran the ball just eight times for 37 yards in Week 2, but accounted for […]

Curtis Samuel, Trai Turner Practice In Full

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) and offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) both practiced in full on Wednesday. Samuel hasn't played at all this year after having a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat. He's no lock to return in Week 5 against the Giants and even if he does, he won't be on […]

Greg Olsen Running Routes

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) resumed running routes and catching passes off to the side at practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Olsen re-fractured his right foot in the season opener and there remains no timetable for his return, although he should be back at some point this season. Rookie […]

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 […]

Week 5 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

As we enter Week 5, some of you are contending with massive disappointment regarding the production of running backs that you selected early in your draft process. This includes anyone who owns Leonard Fournette, Dalvin Cook, Devonta Freeman, Joe Mixon, Kenyan Drake, Jay Ajayi, Derrick Henry, Dion Lewis, and LeSean McCoy, as this cluster of backs […]

Curtis Samuel, Trai Turner Return To Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) and offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) both returned to practice on Monday and could return in Week 5 against the Giants. Samuel has yet to play this year, while Turner missed the last two games. Left tackle Matt Kalil (knee), who is on Injured Reserve, was working on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Week 4 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

We are officially in the BYE week zone. Yes, three weeks in, we're reminded that the NFL tends to structure it's BYE weeks somewhat unevenly, and just as harshly, we've probably built our teams unevenly as well. Almost every fantasy platform you use to draft shows you what the BYE week is for every player, […]

Week 4 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Well, last week's bust broke the trend of having a quarterback totally destroy my thinking, as Philip Rivers ended up being very good but not, like, astronomically so like when I predicted a Week 1 bust by Patrick Mahomes and a Week 2 bust by Ryan Fitzpatrick. Anyway, y'all -- it's already Week 4. For […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown: Week 4 Preview

We are about to have some big changes at running back heading into Week 4. While some rookie running backs have disappointed this season, we are seeing others starting to climb to the top of their team’s depth chart. Other teams are faced with injuries that have pushed backups into starting roles as well. As […]

Week 4 Consistency Reports - All Positions

Three weeks may still seem too early to be assessing consistency but if you look at the tables below you can see that already the best fantasy options are beginning to rise to the top. We can already see just how inconsistent tight ends and to some extent running backs are compared to wide receivers […]

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. […]

Week 4 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After two mostly calm weeks to open the season, Week 3 brought plenty of upsets (hello Vikings) and some surprise fantasy performances (Calvin Ridley with the touchdown hat trick). Despite the unpredictability of Week 3, we do know that passing offenses are back in the NFL this season, which makes stacking a […]

Wide Receiver Depth Chart Analysis: Week 4

We're back for the Week 4 wide receiver depth chart analysis. While this isn't the sexiest article out there, it's important. For example, Tyler Boyd was a great play last week, and his snap counts in comparison to John Ross indicated that could be the case. This week, some of the more interesting options based […]

Death of the Workhorse RB

In a time, not too long ago, defense was king of the NFL. Pulverizing hits weren't just legal, they were glamorized. The rules of the game itself were slightly slanted in favor of those on the defensive side of the ball, and in order to find success, teams were forced to wear down the opposition […]

Panthers Sign Eric Reid

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent safety Eric Reid to a one-year deal on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 26-year-old will help with the loss of Da'Norris Searcy after he went on Injured Reserve. Reid played five seasons with the 49ers and started 69 of 70 career games, earning All-Rookie honors in 2013. […]

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 […]

#TrendingNow - Week 4 Dynasty Risers and Fallers

It was a wild Week 3. I feel like I have said that hundreds of times since Monday night ended but it’s the truth and I feel like I need to say it more just to believe all the craziness. Most of us should just put last week out of mind and let’s get ready […]

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 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 […]

Panthers Acquire Marshall Newhouse

The Carolina Panthers are acquiring offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse from the Bills on Tuesday, according to a source. It's unknown what the Panthers are giving to the Bills in return. With both tackles Matt Kalil and Daryl Williams hurt, the Panthers seriously needed an upgrade to their offensive line. They have a chance to work […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 4)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Greg Olsen Ahead Of Schedule

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) is making good progress after re-fracturing his right foot in the season opener, but there isn't an exact timetable for his return. "Yeah, I'm way ahead of the curve," Olsen said Monday night at his HEARTest Yard yoga fundraiser on the team practice fields behind Bank of America […]

C.J. Anderson Scores Rare Touchdown

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson was unproductive outside of the receiving touchdown that he had against the Bengals on Sunday. Outside of the score, Anderson would finish the day with only two rushing attempts for nine yards. Anderson is a long ways away from the player that accumulated 10 touchdowns during the 2014-15 season […]