Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 6: Brock Purdy, Saquon Barkley, and Amari Cooper

Week 6 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, especially earlier in the season. When injuries, tough […]

Deshaun Watson Does Not Practice On Thursday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) got more rest for his ailing shoulder on Thursday, sitting out practice for a second day in a row. Watson has a bruised rotator cuff which can take up to six weeks to heal. The quarterback was held out of Week 4 as a precaution, ceding a start to […]

Week 6 Half-PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Emari Demercado, Josh Downs, Jaleel McLaughlin, Curtis Samuel

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Week 6 is crucial for fantasy football managers, and we are here to help you set those winning lineups. Below is our NFL team's updated early Week 6 fantasy football FLEX rankings as of October 12th. Let's see where key FLEX options such as Emari Demercado, Tyjae Spears, Chuba […]

Week 6 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Logan Thomas, Dalton Schultz, Cole Kmet, Tyler Conklin, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 6 kicks off on Thursday, so it's time for more fantasy football rankings. Fantasy managers will have to wait until Thursday to see if they will have superstar tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) will suit up for Week 6. The Steelers and Packers are on the bye this week. Selecting the correct […]

Week 6 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Roschon Johnson, Tyjae Spears, Jordan Addison, Josh Downs, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 6 kicks off on Thursday, with the Broncos taking on the Chiefs. This week is make-or-break for fantasy managers currently with a losing record. We are here to help sort it out with another rankings article to help you win your league. Today, we will review our NFL team's updated early Week […]

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 6

We should've known October would come with loads of spooky injuries that test our dedication to the game. Week 5 brought a barrage of high-level hits that led to several ripple effects seen in the Week 6 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of October 12. Check where key players shifted […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, D.J. Moore

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Preparation for Week 6

Through five weeks of NFL action, there are just five tight ends averaging at least 10 half-PPR PPG and three of them reside in the NFC North. Chicago, Detroit, and Minnesota all currently are supporting a top-five tight end. T.J. Hockenson in Minnesota is no surprise, but who could have predicted Cole Kmet and Sam […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 6 Including Amari Cooper, Alexander Mattison, Kyle Pitts, Jonathan Taylor

There were a plethora of disappointing injuries and a handful of surprising performances in Week 5. Hopefully, your fantasy football team didn't lose any major contributors, but there are always trades to be made to improve your chances of contending. Last week, two of my four trade suggestions immediately panned out. Jaylen Waddle posted his […]

The AFC North: Who's Even Good?

The AFC North is usually one of the best divisions in football. I mean, sure, the Browns have been perennial losers since the division began, but the Steelers and Ravens are always contenders and the Bengals have become Super Bowl threats since drafting Joe Burrow. And even those Browns should be good since they traded […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Travis Kelce, Darren Walker, Cole Kmet, Greg Duclich, more

There are a few must-start tight ends and several mid-level streamers dealing with injuries heading into Week 6. The tight end position is difficult to navigate in fantasy football already, so injuries can shake things up dramatically. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends as of Thursday, October 12 will give you the latest […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Joe Burrow, Anthony Richardson, Deshaun Watson, more

The Week 6 NFL slate is on the horizon, and there are plenty of quarterbacks dealing with bumps and bruises early in the season. Fantasy managers will have to adjust, especially in two-QB and superflex formats. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, October 12 will give you the latest news on […]

P.J. Walker To Be Elevated To Active Roster

Cleveland Browns quarterback P.J. Walker will be on the active roster on Sunday and could serve as the starter if Deshaun Watson (shoulder) can't suit up. Coach Kevin Stefanski already confirmed that Walker will be the next in line over rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson this week. Watson skipped Week 4 with his shoulder ailment and is […]

Jerome Ford Limited With A Knee Injury On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (knee) was limited in his team's practice on Wednesday. The second-year running back's injury designation is at least a slight cause for concern with Cleveland coming off of a Week 5 bye. Ford has taken over as the RB1 in Cleveland since the season-ending injury to Nick Chubb. Cleveland […]

Myles Garrett Misses Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett (foot) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Garrett is dealing with a left-foot injury, but head coach Kevin Stefanski previously said the star defensive end is expected to be OK for the Week 6 game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers. The 27-year-old left the Week 4 game […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Rashee Rice, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyjae Spears, Emari Demercado

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to another edition of our Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for the 2023 NFL season. Rashee Rice and Jaleel McLaughlin found the end zone in Week 5. Emari Demercado filled in for an injured James Conner (knee) and rushed for 45 yards on 10 attempts and a touchdown while catching one […]

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 6

With five weeks in the books, there are plenty of players who have lived up to preseason expectations. Then there are others who have completely fallen flat. Sometimes when these players are high draft picks fantasy managers are more prone to wanting to drop them. Take Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers or Miles Sanders […]

David Njoku Missing From Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Njoku suffered burns on his face and arm before the Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but he played in the contest and caught six passes for 46 yards on seven targets. He may be dealing with a new injury to his […]

Deshaun Watson Not Practicing Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Watson suffered a right rotator-cuff contusion in Week 3 and was held out of action in Week 4 before the team's bye in Week 5. Even with a week off to rest, the 28-year-old signal-caller isn't a lock to return this weekend to face […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyjae Spears, Jaleel McLaughlin, Roschon Johnson, Emari Demercado

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 6. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during their first five matchups have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. […]

Early Week 6 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, Rashee Rice, more

Welcome RotoBallers! Week 6 snuck up on us, and it's time for more football rankings. The Packers and Steelers are on the bye this week. Fantasy managers will be without key wide receivers such as George Pickens, Christian Watson, and Romeo Doubs. Today, we will look at our Week 6 half-PPR wide receiver rankings for fantasy football as of October […]

NFL DFS: Week 6 Matchups First Look - Totals, Salaries, Slates and more

Week 5 saw Ja'Marr Chase "nuke" the main slate with three receiving touchdowns and there I was with too much gosh darn Joe Mixon, who never seems to be able to convert any goal-line carries into touchdowns himself. Justin Jefferson was a bust (and is now hurt), while De'Von Achane (also hurt) and Tyreek Hill […]

Is Deshaun Watson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

After a poor start to the season, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson bounced back with a solid performance in Week 3. However, he missed Week 4's clash against the Baltimore Ravens, which the Browns lost 28-3. The Browns had a bye in Week 5, and many fantasy football managers are eager to know whether the […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 5

Some of the hot names stayed hot in Week 5, as the top three quarterbacks on the ladder all looked impressive in wins. Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jalen Hurts are all square in the MVP race five weeks into the NFL season. In other news, some of the NFL’s streakier quarterbacks had very down […]

Deshaun Watson Day-To-Day With Rotator-Cuff Contusion

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) remains day-to-day on Tuesday with what sources are calling a rotator-cuff contusion. Watson was a surprise inactive in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens. He spent last week's bye resting and rehabbing, but he didn't practice on Monday and his status is up in the air for the Week […]

P.J. Walker To Start If Deshaun Watson Can't Return In Week 6

Cleveland Browns quarterback P.J. Walker will start against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 if Deshaun Watson (shoulder) can't play. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson started in Week 4 but threw for just 121 yards and three interceptions. Walker signed with the Browns' practice squad in late August after being released by the Chicago Bears. Against […]

Is David Njoku Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has started slow this season, catching just 16 passes for 138 yards and no touchdowns through four weeks. That said, he's a super athletic tight end with a high ceiling, so he remains on the fantasy radar. However, the 27-year-old is in the injury headlines heading into Week 6, […]

Kareem Hunt (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kareem Hunt's bye week could not have come at a better time. He joined the squad in Week 3 and has handled just 12 total touches in the absence of Nick Chubb (torn ACL). After a week off, he likely got more up […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Justin Jefferson, De'Von Achane, Travis Kelce, Deshaun Watson, more

The Week 5 slate of the NFL season saw several key fantasy stars pick up injury tags. Many key players were banged up on Sunday and have been reported on, but injury news continues to trickle in on Tuesdays. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, October 10 will give you the latest news […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6: Gardner Minshew, Tyjae Spears, K.J. Osborn, Josh Downs, Jeff Wilson Jr., more

Early in the NFL season, the waiver wire is all about jumping on the unexpected breakout players. Now, the process can be more geared toward identifying one-week streamers and picking up players who could help you at some point in the year. In deep leagues, the waiver wire is becoming ultra-thin, so most players with […]