Lies, Damned Lies, and Fantasy Statistics - Broken Tackle Rate

Like it or not, the life force of your fantasy team usually dwells within the running backs on your roster. Having a stud like Dalvin Cook or Alvin Kamara alone can keep you at the top of the standings even when other players don't pan out. Those left holding the bag on Melvin Gordon, Jonathan […]

Early 2021 NFL Mock Draft

Although the NFL and college football seasons are not close to ending, we all want to know what shiny new prospects will be coming by way of the draft for our favorite teams as soon as possible. Can't blame fans for being hopeful! This mock draft does not bother guesstimating potential trades because of how […]

Nick Chubb Unsure If He'll Play Against Texans

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) returned to practice this week after missing the last four games with an MCL sprain suffered in the Week 4 win against the Cowboys, but he's unsure if he'll be able to return to action in Week 10 against the Texans. "There is still a lot more to […]

Tape Tells All: Jake Luton's Week 9 Performance

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a new starting quarterback. As Gardner Minshew II deals with a hand injury, the team has turned to rookie sixth-round pick Jake Luton to man the QB position. In Luton's first NFL start, the Oregon State product threw for a surprisingly high 304 yards, going 26-for-38 with a touchdown and an […]

Baker Mayfield Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns officially activated quarterback Baker Mayfield from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Mayfield was put on the COVID-19 list on Saturday after he came in close contact with a staff member who had tested positive for the virus. His stint on the COVID-19 list came at a good time with the team on […]

Baker Mayfield Activated From Reserve/COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns activated quarterback Baker Mayfield from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Mayfield was placed on the list back on Saturday after he was in close contact with a team staff member who tested positive for COVID-19. The quarterback himself never tested positive for the virus and will be able to practice on Wednesday […]

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

We're past Week 9 already and entering the home stretch of the season, which means you will be fighting harder than ever to procure that sweet playoff spot. And knowing the importance of having a solid quarterback in your lineups (or two, if you are part of a 2QB/Super-FLEX league!), it's only right we highlight […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Has Successful Knee Surgery

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) had successful surgery to fix his torn ACL on Tuesday in Florida. The Browns said in a statement that Beckham's surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews and that OBJ is expected to be ready for the 2021 season. His second season with Cleveland ended against Cincinnati […]

FAB Bidding - Week 10 Waiver Wire Targets

We're now barreling towards Week 10 and that means four weeks remain in the traditional regular season of fantasy football. Are you ready for the fourth quarter? With our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

For those still following this column closely, congrats on staying in contention during this crazy year. There may not be a singular league-winning player on your waiver wire this week but you never know who will become a breakout star in the second half. The waiver wire is more important in 2020 than ever. The […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 10

Week 9 has come and gone (minus Monday night's impending dumpster fire between the Patriots and Jets) and teams just keep hitting their offensive stride. After a slow Week 8, NFL offenses erupted once again with one 400-yard passer (Josh Allen) and 10 different 300-yard passing efforts. Additionally, two quarterbacks had four passing touchdowns with […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 10 Lightning Round

Typing Week 10 feels strange, but it's true -- we are hitting the home stretch of most fantasy football regular seasons! We had many COVID-19 scares but all games were played once again. Key injuries included David Johnson (concussion), David Montgomery (concussion), Justin Jackson (knee), Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring), Preston Williams (foot). Christian McCaffrey also seemed […]

Week 9 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Unlike Week 8, the weather was great in Week 9 and there were some shootouts. Four quarterbacks registered more than 30 fantasy points and three more exceeded 25 with Kyler Murray leading the way. At tight end Travis Kelce exploded for 159 yards finishing as the No. 1 tight end on the week and T.J. Hockenson finished […]

Nick Chubb Expected To Return To Practice This Week

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee), who has missed four games with an MCL sprain, has been attacking his rehab and is ahead of schedule. Chubb is expected to be back at practice this week and the team is hopeful that he can play in Week 10 against the Texans. The Browns officially designated […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 9

The recommendations from the Week 8 wide receiver matchup article were fairly productive, featuring Corey Davis, Brandon Aiyuk, Cooper Kupp and Tyler Boyd who all finished inside the top-15. On the negative side, Marquise Brown was only targeted twice, A.J. Green underwhelmed and Justin Jefferson couldn't get it done in windy conditions which limited the […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 9

It's Week 9 and the playoff push is officially on. Whether facing elimination or attempting to move one step closer to locking in a playoff berth, lineup decisions have never had more at stake. Your bye week disclaimer includes a week of rest for any Bengals, Browns, Eagles, or Rams. Fantasy managers with a hole […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 9

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article regularly, then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few plays at each position for the DraftKings main slate […]

Nick Chubb Expected Back At Practice This Week

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) is expected to return to practice this week. Chubb has been sidelined since Week 4 with a knee injury but the team is hopeful that he will be able to play against the Houston Texans in Week 10. The return of Chubb will push Kareem Hunt back to […]

Baker Mayfield Placed On COVID-19 List

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has been placed on the COVID-19 list. Mayfield doesn't actually have the virus as of right now, though he was in close contact with someone who had tested positive. With the Browns on bye, the 25-year-old could be cleared by Wednesday, as long as he tests negative in the coming […]

Week 9 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 8 was the toughest of the year so far with only four correct top-10 predictions after Tampa Bay notched seven points against the Giants on Monday night. That puts me at 40%, which is the worst finish of the season. Weather played a factor, with winds whipping over 20 MPH in a few games […]

NFL DFS Value Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 9 DFS Cash Games

We have made it to Week 9 of the NFL season, and for now, all 11 games on the main slate are still on track to play this week. We have many COVID cases to monitor around the league, but for now, it appears all games will be good to go; it just depends on […]

OwnersBox NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 9 - Daily Fantasy Football

Hey there RotoBallers! If you haven't had a chance to check out the weekly fantasy offerings over at OwnersBox, now is the time! OwnersBox is a new weekly fantasy platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season! Over at OwnersBox,  you can participate in snake drafts and […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 9 - Monkey Knife Fight

Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL Season! The season is moving right along and has gotten very exciting and that means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As this unique regular season continues to unfold, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of multiple categories, […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Week 9 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out the […]

NFL Betting Picks For Week 9 (11/8/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Spreads

Well last week couldn't have been much worse. Weather played a major factor in what I thought was the easiest pick of the week (LV/Cle over). The Rams totally dropped the ball against Miami, getting throttled on the road. Even aside from my bets in the article, it was the worst NFL week I have […]

Lies, Damned Lies, and Fantasy Statistics - Red Zone Targets (TE)

When you need a high-upside streamer at tight end, the decision doesn't always come down to target share or projected yardage. You're looking for a big play, preferably a touchdown to make your fantasy day. The prudent move is to find a player that is a relatively big part of the team's offense near the […]

Tape Tells All: Sterling Shepard's Week 8 Performance

After a week off because of #life, we're back with another edition of Tape Tells All. This week, we're talking about New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who is looking pretty good since returning to the football field. Is he a consistent fantasy option going forward? Can we really trust someone in this Giants offense? Let's […]

NextGen Stats - Running Back Breakdowns and Takeaways

We're officially past mid-season and if that doesn't make you sad enough, how about the fact that even the trade deadline has passed us now? Eh? Was that what ultimately broke your hopes of football staying on forever? Too bad. The good news, as always, is that a new week full of games is ahead. […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 8

This series continues into its eighth week of where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 8, we saw performances such as Dalvin Cook scoring four touchdowns, the Dolphins wide receivers combining for 43 receiving yards, and the Browns getting 84 yards […]