Panthers Sign Zane Gonzalez Tuesday

The Carolina Panthers signed kicker Zane Gonzalez on Tuesday after cutting Ryan Santoso. Gonzalez was with the Detroit Lions in training camp trying to win the starting kicking job, but he was cut before the regular season. The 26-year-old made 16 of his 22 field-goal attempts (72.7 percent) and 38 of his 39 extra-point tries […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire - Take a Shot on Tyrod Taylor

Are you someone who plays in a 16, 18 or even 20-team league? Are you sick of never having waiver wire articles geared towards your league? I know what you are thinking -- when you click on waiver wire articles, they are all naming players that are not available. Even when they say "deep league," […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Something or Nothing?

Week 1 of the NFL season is now in the books and while we saw many familiar names register top-fantasy performances there were a few surprises. The quarterback position was fairly predictable for the most part with Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Dak Prescott all registering top-five performances. Jameis Winston surprised us all […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

NFL Week 1 is in the books -- aside from the Monday game -- and wow, some exciting football. The Houston Texans won a game, for instance! Below, you'll find some wideouts that you should be targeting on the waiver wire ahead of Week 2. Not all options are the same. Some players may be […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

It only took one week of NFL action to have fantasy football managers antsy about their tight ends. Not every tight end caught two touchdown tosses like Rob Gronkowski. While many superstars at the position started the season well --- T.J. Hockenson and Travis Kelce to name two --- some others remained injured (Evan Engram, […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Welcome, one and all, to the 2021 fantasy football season. Week 1's action is still firing but we have plenty of games on the books to chew on as we look forward to Week 2. Trey Sermon and Zack Moss were surprise inactives, while a few key injuries and impressive performances yielded other players of […]

Video: Waiver Wire Tight Ends, Quarterbacks - Fantasy Football Week 2

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some tight ends and quarterbacks  to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure […]

Jeff Okudah Out For Season

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season after an MRI confirmed that he suffered a ruptured Achilles in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The third-overall pick from the 2020 draft had a strong training camp, so this is a huge blow to an already weak […]

NFL DFS Strategy: DraftKings Week 1 Tournament Recap

This is the second installment of my NFL DFS Strategy Series. I will be writing a weekly article highlighting tips and general strategies to help you with your NFL DFS Tournaments, too! You can catch the first one here on bankroll management, contest selection, and goals.  Thanks for taking the time to read this NFL […]

D’Andre Swift Impresses During Season Opener

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift certainly exceeded expectations during the season opener on Sunday, finishing the Week 1 loss to San Francisco with 11 carries for 39 yards. Although his output on the ground wasn't the best, he made amends by racking up eight catches (11 targets) for 65 yards and a touchdown, finding […]

T.J. Hockenson Has A Career Day Against Niners

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson racked up a career-high eight catches to finish with 97 yards and a touchdown during the Week 1 loss to San Francisco. It didn't take the 24-year-old long to get some attention from his new signal-caller, catching a six-yard pass from Jared Goff early in the second quarter. The […]

Jared Goff Performs Well In Lions Debut

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff played well during the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, finishing with 338 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Making his official debut for his new team after spending five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, the signal-caller was sure to spread the ball around, attributing to end […]

Jeff Okudah Dealing With Achilles Injury

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (Achilles) was injured during Sunday's Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The defensive specialist hurt his Achilles during the second half of the contest, and while the team will continue to hope for good news, he will need an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the […]

T.J. Hockenson Ammasses 97 Yards

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught eight passes for 97 yards and one touchdown versus the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions No. 1 receiver on their depth chart is Tyrell Williams, and their depth isn't much prettier, so Hockenson is in for massive target numbers all year. The former No. 8 overall pick is […]

Jamaal Williams Finishes With 110 Yards

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams started over D'Andre Swift and finished with 110 yards and one touchdown on 17 touches versus the San Francisco 49ers. Swift dealt with a groin injury throughout the preseason, so this isn't too surprising. However, Williams played consistently alongside Swift throughout the game. Both running backs had significant roles […]

Jamaal Williams Will Start In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams is expected to start in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Williams will get early down work, with D'Andre Swift working on third downs. Swift had a groin injury last week, but had practiced in full this week, so this […]

Jermar Jefferson Won't Play In Season Opener

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The seventh-round selection will start the season behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike in the running back rotation. The fact that Jefferson doesn't contribute on special teams could make […]

Updated Week 1 Kicker Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 kicker rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Randy Bullock Joins Titans Practice Squad Joey Slye Promoted To Active Roster Chris Naggar Elevated To Active Roster Chase McLaughlin Could Miss Season Opener Titans Place Sam Ficken On […]

Updated Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings (Non-PPR)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. We have finally arrived to Week One of the NFL and fantasy football seasons, and it's critical to get off on the right foot with a victory! We are here to constantly bring you updated player news and rankings to help you set your optimal lineups. Below are our updated […]

Updated Week 1 Half-PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Week One of the NFL and fantasy football season is officially here and we are pumped! Below are our updated consensus Week 1 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. We've finally made it! Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1 Odell Beckham Jr. Likely To Play […]

Updated Week 1 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1 Tests Confirm Torn ACL For Gus Edwards Le'Veon Bell […]

Updated Week 1 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 Flex rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. These Flex rankings are geared towards making decisions for your Flex spot (RB/WR or RB/WR/TE), which in most leagues consists of running backs, wide receivers and in […]

Updated Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Odell Beckham Jr. Likely To Play Against Chiefs Preston Williams Likely Out In Week 1 A.J. Brown Good To Go For Week 1 Tyler Lockett Not […]

Updated Week 1 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Kyle Rudolph Good To Go For Week 1 Adam Trautman Is Healthy For Week 1 Maxx Williams Ready For Season-Opener Evan Engram Won't Practice Wednesday O.J. […]

Updated Week 1 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Trey Lance Good To Go Against Lions Carson Wentz Practicing In Full, Will Be Ready For Week 1 Deshaun Watson Officially Ruled Out These rankings are a […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 1

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. It's great to have the NFL season back, and I'm here to help make sure that you secure the dub in Week 1! For those who are not familiar, each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

It's one of the oldest pools out there. It used to be the most popular league during football season until fantasy came along. But picking a team to win each week, not being able to take them again, is as simple as it gets. You don't need to worry about every little injury like you […]

Week 1 Warning Signs - Risky Plays and Potential Duds

If you are faced with some challenging lineup decisions in Week 1, we can help you make them here. Tight lineup calls can be nerve-wracking and lead to a lot of second-guessing, but this is the central location to find out who to potentially sit and feel comfortable with it. In this article, I will […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Oooh, baby! We are back! Last season was a doozy, covering the streaming defenses each week and even getting an FSWA nomination for the column. However, I'm not one to rest on my laurels, so I tried to take it up a notch for you this season and created my own defensive ranking formula: DOWN (Defenses […]