Week 13 Surprises? We Must Overreact Immediately!

In Week 13, several of the highest-scoring quarterbacks were guys who have been disappointing as of late. Carson Wentz has been struggling because his wide receivers have been injured, but he finally got Alshon Jeffery back and made the best of a good matchup against the Dolphins Defense to finish as the No. 4 quarterback […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 14)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

It is almost inconceivable that we have officially entered the fantasy postseason. Congratulations to those of you who have prepared diligently for your drafts then managed your rosters with unwavering dedication throughout the regular season. Your efforts have now placed you in a position to secure your leagues’ championships. This critical week provides the opportunity to […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Week 13's conclusion means most of your fantasy football playoffs have begun. Those with first-round byes should start optimizing the roster for Weeks 15 and 16, but most of you need to take this one week at a time. To guide you towards the championship round, here is the waiver wire lightning round heading into […]

T.J. Hockenson Going On Injured Reserve

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (ankle) is going on Injured Reserve, which will end his rookie season. With just four games to play in a lost season, it makes sense for Detroit to shut Hockenson down. The 22-year-old posted his best numbers in the season opener, going for […]

Lions Not Shutting Matthew Stafford Down

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said that the team is "going to keep that door open" for quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) to return this year "out of respect for Matthew and his competitiveness." With just four games remaining and the Lions out of playoff contention, though, it seems like a long shot that we'll […]

Updated Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Matt Breida (ankle) has officially been ruled out again. Zach Ertz (hamstring) is expected to play. Kyler Murray (hamstring) is officially good to go. Marlon Mack (hand) is targeting […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 13

Welcome to our Week 13 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

NFL DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 13)

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 12 saw the Browns offense finally get going by dropping 41 points on the Dolphins. The Buccaneers cooled off the Atlanta defense with 35 points while the Saints and Panthers needed almost all 60 minutes to decide their exciting 34-31 contest. In the late afternoon games, the Titans and Ryan Tannehill […]

Fantasy Football Booms, Busts - Kyle Allen, Robert Woods, Kareem Hunt

No byes, no problem this week for fantasy footballers…unless you have more busts in your lineup than booms. This is not the week to be a fantasy turkey. Fantasy leagues are in the last or second-to-last week of their regular seasons, and time is wasting for DFS competitors to make their millions. We also have […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 13) - Targets and Avoids

Week 12 came and went with nary an upset. The biggest upset was the Washington Redskins beating the Lions as 4-point underdogs. The Panthers should have beaten their division rival Saints as 10-point dogs, but Joey Slye missed two extra points and a 28-yard field goal. Survivor pools are desolate at this point in the […]

Jeff Driskel Heads To Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed quarterback Jeff Driskel (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and signed quarterback Kyle Sloter to the active roster from the Cardinals practice squad in a corresponding move. Detroit also signed quarterback Joe Callahan to the practice squad. Driskel wasn't terrible in a couple outings in place of Matthew Stafford (back), and […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Q&A for Week 13

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 12 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 13 matchups, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

David Blough Posts Solid Effort In Week 13 Loss

Detroit Lions rookie quarterback David Blough impressed in his first-ever game action, completing 22 of 38 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Lions Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bears. Blough shocked everyone with a 75-yard bomb to wide receiver Kenny Golladay on the opening drive. He then followed it up […]

Bo Scarbrough Keeps On Trucking

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough rushed 21 times for 83 yards in the Lions Week 13 loss to the Bears. Scarbrough did post a 22-yard run on the day, which was technically his longest, but it was called back due to an illegal block by Kenny Golladay. Scarborough has taken control of the Lions […]

Marvin Jones Stays Hot In Week 13

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones hauled in three of six targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Lions Week 13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Jones has proven to be quarterback-proof this season. The veteran wide receiver hasn't skipped a beat since Matthew Stafford (back) went down, even with third-string rookie quarterback […]

Kenny Golladay Gets Back On Track Against Bears

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay hauled in four receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day. Golladay started the game off with a bang, catching a 75-yard touchdown on the opening drive. Fantasy owners have to be pleased with this performance considering rookie quarterback David Blough was forced […]

The King's Week 13 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week 13 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]

T.J. Hockenson On Crutches After Thanksgiving Game

Detroit Lions rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (undisclosed) was spotted on crutches after the Thanksgiving loss to the Bears on Thursday. With just four games left in the season, it's possible that Detroit chooses to shut down their rookie in a lost year. Hockenson caught six of 11 targets for only 18 yards on Thursday. […]

Putting Matt Ryan on Ice

Not long ago Matt Ryan was posting top-tier numbers. By "not long ago" I mean no further than six weeks ago, which is to say, half of the games already played this season. Back then we were discussing Ryan as a great fantasy quarterback, one of the best in fantasy football in fact. Then, bad […]

Top NFL Betting Expert Picks For Thanksgiving (11/28/19)

We're back with a special edition of betting picks for your Thanksgiving Day entertainment. There's nothing like big meals, football, and gambling that makes you forget about going to work everyday. So if you're lucky enough to have a day or two off of work, let's kick back, put on your biggest sweatpants, and enjoy […]

Fantasy Football Risers, Fallers - Matt Ryan, Deebo Samuel, D.J. Moore

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. […]

Week 13 and Playoff Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

This is your last shot at the playoffs--don't miss out because you neglected something as important as your DST! That's only half-sarcastic. Below are RotoBaller's Week 13 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 13 of the NFL and fantasy football season. In case you […]

Bo Scarbrough Could Be Very Busy In Week 13

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough has performed very well over the last two weeks, rushing for 153 yards and one touchdown to take control of the Lions backfield. That's likely not going to change this week with backup quarterback Jeff Driskel (hamstring) unable to start and rookie David Blough getting the call. The Lions […]

Marvin Jones Has Tough Week 13 Matchup

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has been backup quarterback Jeff Driskel's favorite target since he was thrown into the fire in Week 10, but the veteran wide receiver will have a new signal-caller in Week 13 with Driskel (hamstring) unable to start. Jones had been on a solid run lately, but with a tough […]

Kenny Golladay Looking To Get Back On Track

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is averaging just 51 yards per game with backup quarterback Jeff Driskel under center, having caught just eight balls for 152 yards and one touchdown over three games. Not exactly the type of production fantasy owners were hoping for, especially heading into the fantasy playoffs. Now things have taken […]

David Blough Expected To Start Thursday Over Jeff Driskel

The Detroit Lions are expected to start rookie David Blough on Thursday against the Bears, according to sources. Jeff Driskel (hamstring) is too sore to start, but he's expected to serve as the backup. Driskel is nothing special, but he at least offered some rushing ability with his legs as a low-end QB2. Both Kenny […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Bye weeks are finally over and by now you likely know if you are a contender, a pretender or a bubble team in your fantasy leagues. At this point in the season, you can still benefit from the waiver wire though, whether you're looking for an injury replacement, high-upside flex play, or smart stash for […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets

Assisting 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 leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much these free agent players will […]