How NOT to Overreact to NFL Week 1

First thing’s first: take a deep breath. If you had a great Week 1, congratulations. If your team underpeformed, you’re not alone. Now is not the time to panic, and you have to be patient because your studs are studs for a reason. This is a one-game sample, so you need to maintain your patience […]

Know When to Hold 'Em... Players Who Shouldn't Be on Waivers

Many fantasy players overreact to results from the first week of games, and at varying levels. Some experienced competitors know how to remain patient after such a small sample size. Others are too quick to throw underperforming players onto the free-agent list and then regret such moves later on. You may be thinking of cutting […]

Jarvis Landry Questionable Against Bengals

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is listed as questionable for the Thursday night game against the divisional-rival Bengals. Landry missed practice on Tuesday but was limited on Wednesday. He played 46 of 67 snaps in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Ravens and caught five of his six targets for 61 yards. […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

After months of drafting and reshaping rosters, the long-awaited return of NFL matchups has finally occurred. This was the first opportunity to witness game action in any form, due to the absence of preseason contests. It was also the initial chance to evaluate your running backs as they performed during their opening day matchups. Some of […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

If you think your fantasy football team is hurting at the tight end position, now is the time to fix the problem. One week of the 2020 NFL regular season is in the books. When it comes to the tight ends, there is never as much juice on fantasy league waiver wires and free-agent lists […]

Disaster Recovery - Stud Turned Dud

The first week of the NFL season is in the books. We weren't sure if the 2020 season would start on time. We weren't sure what the games would look or feel like. We still aren't sure if all 17 weeks will go ahead as planned and if the season will reach its normal conclusion. […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

It was satisfying enough to see a full slate of regular-season NFL games being played on Sunday. Then, the level of play exceeded expectations, as we weren't subjected to sloppy play and didn't see a slew of injuries. For fantasy purposes, it was great to see a lot of high-scoring games. The stars did their […]

Thursday Night Football Week 2: DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings

Week 2 of the NFL season is underway and the Thursday night football showdown slate features the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns! This game has a low 43.5 point over/under with the Browns being favored by 6 points. Looking back at the 2019 season, the season series was split 1-1 as both Cleveland and […]

TNF Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight: Browns vs Bengals

The NFL season is officially back. After not having football since the Super Bowl back in February, this is exactly what we need right now. What makes football more exciting than it already is? Putting money on it, and Monkey Knife Fight is the way to do it.  On MKF, there are no massive tournaments […]

Deeper League Pickups for Week 2

Week 1 of the NFL did not disappoint. There were players shining with new teams, close matchups, lots of scoring, and the Browns being the Browns. As we continue with this series, I will continue to pick out a handful of deep sleepers who could provide some value for your fantasy team. Week 1 of […]

David Njoku Expected To Miss Three Weeks

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) has a sprained medial collateral ligament and is expected to miss three weeks, according to a source. The Browns put Njoku on Injured Reserve on Monday, but it looks like he'll miss the minimum time with his knee injury. The 24-year-old caught all three […]

Browns Place David Njoku On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed tight end David Njoku (knee) on Injured Reserve with a knee injury on Monday. It's unclear exactly what the specifics of Njoku's knee injury are, but it sounds like he won't be out too long. He'll be forced to miss at least three weeks while on IR. He caught all three […]

Browns Release Austin Seibert

The Cleveland Browns released kicker Austin Seibert on Monday. Seibert struggled in the team's Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, missing an extra point and a 40-yard field goal in the contest. The move was expected after Cleveland signed kicker Cody Parkey earlier in the day. Seibert heads to the free-agency bin just a […]

Browns Signing Cody Parkey

The Cleveland Browns are signing kicker Cody Parkey to their 53-man roster on Monday, according to a source. It's a sign that Parkey will kick on Thursday night against the Bengals after Austin Seibert missed both of his attempts -- a 41-yard field-goal attempt and an extra point -- in the Week 1 blowout loss […]

Browns Defense Shredded By Baltimore

The Cleveland Browns Defense struggled to contain the Baltimore Ravens in a 38-6 loss in Week 1. Cleveland managed just two sacks and was able to force one turnover in the loss. Fortunately most fantasy gamers didn't start the Browns defense as expectations weren't high for Cleveland in this matchup as the Ravens were one […]

David Njoku Scores TD, Leaves Early With Knee Injury

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku had a solid game in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Njoku caught all three of his targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in the lopsided loss. The veteran tight end found the end zone on a one-yard pass from Baker Mayfield in the […]

Austin Hooper Quiet In Cleveland Debut

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper was quiet in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Hooper was targeted just twice, catching both for 15 yards in his first game for Cleveland after joining the team as a free-agent signing in the offseason. More was expected out of Hooper, who wasn't even […]

Jarvis Landry Leads Browns In Receiving In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry led his team in receiving in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Landry hauled in five of six targets for 61 yards in the losing effort. The veteran receiver came into the game with some questions about how much he would play after offseason shoulder […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Quiet In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a quiet outing in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Beckham caught just three of 10 targets for 22 yards in the lopsided loss while committing several mistakes along the way. The star receiver committed a brutal drop that would have given his […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

After two weeks of the regular season, some of the running backs that were drafted in the early and middle rounds have performed effectively for anyone who selected them. Hopefully, you are among the fantasy GMs that have received favorable results from your backs. Unfortunately, other runners have not delivered the results that were expected. That applies […]

Kareem Hunt Sees 17 Touches In Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt out-touched starter Nick Chubb in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Hunt carried the ball 13 times for 72 yards and added four receptions for nine yards in the lopsided loss. Meanwhile, Chubb only logged 11 touches and lost a fumble along the way. While […]

Nick Chubb Rushes For 60 Yards, Loses Fumble

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had a rough 2020 debut in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Chubb carried the ball 10 times for 60 yards and lost a fumble while adding a six-yard catch in the lopsided loss. It is only one week but the workload split between Chubb and Kareem Hunt […]

Baker Mayfield Manages One TD

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield struggled to move the offense in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Mayfield completed 21 of 39 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the lopsided loss. The Ravens only sacked him twice on the afternoon but they often got pressure on the […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Inactive In Week 1

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is a healthy inactive in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. People-Jones was a sixth round pick of the team this summer and he has a chance to contribute as both a receiver and kick returner this year. This week, however, he'll be on the sidelines. Odell Beckham […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: 49ers/Cardinals Game Will Take Place As Scheduled Tevin Coleman's Week 1 Status Uncertain Kenny Golladay Inactive In Week 1 Mike Evans Likely To Play In Opener David […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 1

We're officially back RotoBallers! Welcome to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back regularly for any updates on player injuries or other pertinent information. Frank Ammirante […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2020 season, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and possible replacement options for your injured starters. I also provide some of my favorite DFS targets. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back and it feels so good. Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 1 of the NFL and fantasy football season. In case you missed it, this is our eighth year now writing this weekly column. Our weekly tiered defense […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is here, and the NFL season is officially back. We're going to be seeing limited fans in the stands, but the play on the field will be back to what we know and love. While some people disagree, kickers matter for fantasy football, and that's what we're here to talk about today. Last […]

Woos and Boos - Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

The time is finally upon us as the 2020 NFL season draws closer. What that means is the time for drafting is done, and the focus shifts towards setting the starting lineups. We spent all offseason long preparing player values and setting rankings as we looked towards the draft. It is that preparation that gives […]