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Jarvis Landry Primed For A Week 7 Bounce-Back
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has struggled with efficiency over the past three games, catching just 11 of his 29 targets over that span. While the veteran receiver isn't showing the consistency fantasy owners have become accustomed to, he finds himself in an excellent spot in Week 7. Landry will take on a Tampa […]
Nick Chubb Still Not Getting Enough Touches
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a favorable Week 7 matchup against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that is allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs. That being said, it is unlikely that Chubb will see the required touches to take advantage of this plus matchup. Cleveland continues to let the […]
Duke Johnson Hoping To Stay Involved In Week 7
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is coming off of his best game of the season, which saw him gain 109 all-purpose yards in Week 6. The veteran running back has been mostly ignored by offensive coordinator Todd Haley this season, seeing just 33 total touches through six games. He will face off against a […]
Carlos Hyde A Low-End RB2 In Week 7
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde is coming off of his slowest game of the season, which saw him rush for 34 scoreless yards against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. He suffered from poor game script, which forced the Browns to throw often in the second half after falling behind. Look for Hyde […]
Baker Mayfield Draws Fantastic Week 7 Matchup
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off of his worst game as a pro but he finds himself in a prime bounce-back spot in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay's pass defense has been shredded by the opposition this season, allowing an astounding 366.8 passing yards and 3.2 passing touchdowns per […]
Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 7)
It’s hard to believe that this week will mark the halfway point of the fantasy football season for most leagues. It’s time to make the moves that will put your team over-the-top to dominate the remainder of your league. As a fantasy owner, you’ll need to examine all of the circumstances around the players you […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 7
Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]
FAAB Bidding - Week 7 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 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
Last week it was the vulture, this week it's the no-names. The phrase "that doesn't help anybody" is well-known by fantasy owners and was uttered repeatedly in Week 7. We saw touchdowns from Marcus Johnson, David Moore, Jaron Brown, Paul Richardson, Ito Smith, Erik Swoope, Chris Herndon IV, and Nick O'Leary. That was just in […]
Week 7 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
We now enter planning for Week 7, with many of you contending with an agonizing collection of lingering injuries, or disconcerting results from the backs that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. While this has been frustrating, it is essential that you manage your emotions, avoid making impulsive decisions, and utilize […]
Week 7 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
You’ll notice that some of the same names tend to make their way into this article for multiple weeks. I try to mix it up as much as possible, but I do feel the need to mention guys multiple times, because if you didn’t grab them when they first appeared in this article, time is […]
Week 7 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups
It was another interesting week at the quarterback position. We had more huge games from available quarterbacks, a surprise inactive, and continued disappointment from a few veteran quarterbacks. Week 7 is the first big bye week, as four teams are one bye. Owners of Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, and Ben Roethlisberger will need […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round
As a resident of New England, football Sundays and autumn weather just makes for a beautiful combination. Another great combo is RotoBaller’s waiver-wire workforce and winning. We’re always looking to get you the swiftest intel to act on, so consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early […]
Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson continues to subsist in a congested backfield, while laboring under the guidance of a coaching staff that has failed to demonstrate the resourcefulness to utilize him effectively. But, it remains difficult to dismiss his talent, or his […]
Mitch Trubisky (QB, CHI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky didn’t get picked up too much after his six touchdown day in Week 4 and is still available in over 70% of Yahoo leagues. He backed up a career day with the second-best game of his career in Week […]
Joe Schobert Is Week-To-Week
Cleveland Browns linebacker Joe Schobert (hamstring) is week-to-week and "will be down for a little while," according to head coach Hue Jackson. It's a blow to a Cleveland defense that will be facing a strong offense in the Buccaneers in Week 7. Schobert has been a starter in 2018 and has posted 49 tackles, 1.5 […]
Browns Want To Get Nick Chubb More Involved
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson once again said "we do need to get Nick Chubb more carries" after the Week 6 loss to the Chargers in which Chubb had just three carries for 25 yards (8.3 yards per carry). The rookie has had exactly three carries in each of the last three weeks, but […]
Baker Mayfield Is Fine
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is "fine." Mayfield rolled his ankle a bit in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers, but he remained in the game for the entirety and will play this Sunday against the Buccaneers in a great matchup. Tampa […]
Rod Streater Fractures Bone In Neck
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rod Streater (neck) suffered a fractured bone in his neck in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers and will miss the rest of the season. However, the team said he will not need surgery and that doctors expect him to make a full recovery. With rookie wideout Derrick Willies (collarbone) […]
Baker Mayfield Should Be Able To Play In Week 7
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) turned his ankle in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers, and it limited his effectiveness, according to a source. He will get treatment for the sprain during the week, but Mayfield isn't expected to miss Week 7 against the Buccaneers. Mayfield actually looked like a rookie in the […]
Greg Joseph Makes Two Field Goals
Cleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph hit both of his field goal attempts in a 38-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. Joseph did not get a chance to attempt any extra points in the game. The rookie kicker is now 8-for-9 in field goal attempts since joining the team while hitting on […]
Jarvis Landry Struggles In Week 6
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry turned in a slow game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. Landry caught just two of his nine targets for 11 yards in the game. It goes down as the fewest catches Landry has tallied since joining the Browns this offseason. Landry continues to see plenty of […]
David Njoku Finds End Zone In Week 6
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a solid game in his team's 38-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. Njoku drew 12 targets to lead the team, catching seven of them for 55 yards and a touchdown. The second-year tight end was the lone Brown to find the end zone […]
Carlos Hyde Slowed By Chargers
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde turned in a slow outing against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. Hyde carried the ball 14 times for 34 yards without drawing a target in the passing game in a 38-14 loss. While Hyde got off to a fast start this season, Sunday's performance serves as a […]
Duke Johnson Rolls Up 109 All-Purpose Yards
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson turned in his most productive game of the season in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Johnson carried the ball twice for 36 yards and added seven receptions for 73 yards in a 38-14 loss. Johnson set new season highs in rushing yards, receiving yards, and all-purpose yards […]
Baker Mayfield Struggles In Week 6 Loss
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield struggled in his Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayfield completed 22 of 46 passes for 238 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the game. The rookie quarterback struggled to find time to throw as the Chargers' pass rush gave him fits in the game, sacking him […]
Updated Week 6 PPR Rankings (Top 300)
Welcome to Week 6 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 6 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. Geronimo Allison (hamstring) is officially out for MNF. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is […]
Week 6 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)
Welcome to our Week 6 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 […]
Week 6 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR
Howdy, y'all, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings under the microscope and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. Do note that the ECR is likely to shift a bit! Who […]
Week 6 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football
It's Week 6 in the NFL and the Cleveland Browns have now won two games! Everything we once knew has been radically changed...except that the Browns won partially because Joe Flacco couldn't beat them, and Joe Flacco failing to beat a team isn't a new development. The more things change, the more nothing changes! Anyway, […]
