Jeff Driskel, T.J. Hockenson Questionable Against Bears

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (hamstring) and rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) are both questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Bears. Driskel was limited in practice all week, while Hockenson got in a full practice on Wednesday. Barring any late setbacks, we'd expect both players to suit up on Thanksgiving. In a tough matchup […]

Matthew Stafford Won't Play On Turkey Day

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back, hip) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Bears on Thursday. It will be his fourth straight missed game, but Stafford does want to return to play in 2019 when he's cleared by doctors. With the fantasy playoffs starting next week in […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Thanksgiving - Daily Fantasy Football

Happy Thanksgiving, RotoBallers. There are three games on the agenda on Thursday to kick off Week 13. While it is hard to be thankful for the Bears and Lions, it is a little easier to get excited for the other two contests of the day. Before stuffing your face, be sure to keep up with […]

Thanksgiving Thursday Matchups Analysis - Week 13 Starts/Sits

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Deshaun Watson and his motley crew of pass catchers helped to propel the Texans to an AFC South-leading 7-6 record after pulling out a victory over the Indianapolis Colts last Thursday. DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller combined for over 200 receiving yards and two scores in the win. On the other […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Thanksgiving Day (11/28/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

Thanksgiving Day means many things but, for our purposes, it means a day full of football and opportunities to play props on Monkey Knife Fight. It starts with the 5-6 Chicago Bears at the 3-7-1 Detroit Lions. The Lions also happen to be down to their third-string quarterback so this may not be the picture […]

Deeper League Free Agent Pickups for Week 13

The final regular season game has arrived for all reasonable fantasy football leagues. If you've already locked up a playoff spot, congratulations! If you're still fighting for a spot, please don't neglect your waiver wire this week. In do-or-die scenarios you need to obtain any extra edge you can, even if that's just a slightly […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 13

With Week 12 mostly in the books, bye weeks are finally behind us, and the need for quarterback fill-ins should taper off significantly. That means less competition on waivers for those of us who prefer to stream quarterbacks, which is great news because we've got some exciting options this week that should be easy to […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

We have now arrived at Week 13, which places us at the threshold of the fantasy playoffs. The unwanted process of bye weeks has been eviscerated until next season. However, if you own Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray, David Montgomery, Tarik Cohen, Devin Singletary, or Bo Scarbrough, here is a reminder that they will be performing […]

J.D. McKissic (RB, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit’s backfield is a mess. I’m not going to lie to you here. They have featured more running backs than anyone in the league this year due mostly to injuries, but even with that, it’s become too random to predict. The last […]

Week 12 Surprises? We Must Overreact Immediately!

In Week 12, several high-end quarterbacks had terrible games due to rainy and/or windy conditions. It was both windy and rainy in the Boston area on Sunday which contributed to both Tom Brady and Dak Prescott finishing with less than 12 fantasy points. There were stiff winds in Philadelphia and as a result, Russell Wilson came […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 13)

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 […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Week 13 approaches, which signifies the final "regular season" game for most of your leagues and no more bye weeks. Those lining up for a first-round bye should start eyeing Week 15 matchups, but don't forget to seal the deal. To help you look towards those precious playoff weeks, here is the waiver wire lightning […]

Lions Defense Performs Adequately In Week 12

The Lions Defense came up with a fumble recovery and an interception against the Redskins in Week 12. They held the Redskins to 19 points on the day and recorded three sacks on quarterback Dwayne Haskins. This was the first time the Lions held an opponent under 20 points since Week 2, when the Chargers […]

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 12

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater provided over half of the team's points in their 19-16 loss to the Redskins in Week 12. He converted three of his four field goal attempts, including a 49-yarder, and also converted his only extra-point attempt. Prater has been a solid fantasy kicker all year, hitting 85% of his attempts. […]

T.J. Hockenson Goes Without A Catch In Week 12

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was held without a catch in the team's 19-16 loss to the Redskins in Week 12. He was targeted twice in the game. Hockenson had shown up on the injury report with a shoulder injury in the days leading up to the game and was questionable almost up until […]

Danny Amendola Catches Three Passes For 21 Yards

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola caught all three of his targets in Week 12 and went on to gain 21 yards on the day. Amendola has continued to be involved in the offense, with at least three catches in six straight games now, but he's only topped 50 receiving yards three times this year. […]

Marvin Jones Catches Five Passes On 11 Targets

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones was certainly a favorite target of quarterback Jeff Driskel in the team's Week 12 loss to the Redskins. Unfortunately, he and Driskel struggled to connect on a number of their attempts. Jones earned a team-high 11 targets in the game, while no other Lion had more than four. Jones […]

Kenny Golladay Goes For 61 Yards In Week 12

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught all four of his targets in Week 12 for 61 yards. He led the team in receiving yards in the game. The Lions' passing game struggled in Week 12 as quarterback Jeff Driskel threw for only 207 yards and was picked off three times. Golladay's value certainly takes […]

J.D. McKissic Sees Just Three Touches In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back J.D. McKissic wasn't able to contribute much in Week 12, carrying the ball one time for three yards while adding two receptions for 17 yards. This was his first game in over a month with fewer than three receptions and his lowest yardage output since Week 8. The Lions have leaned […]

Ty Johnson Gains Just 21 Yards In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson wasn't able to do much with his limited touches in Week 12 against the Redskins. Johnson carried the ball four times for 11 yards and added two catches for 10 yards on two targets. He's failed to top 25 yards from scrimmage in three straight games now. Bo Scarbrough […]

Bo Scarbrough Rushes For 98 Yards In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough was the lead rusher for the team for the second straight week in Week 12. He carried the ball 18 times for 98 yards as no other Detroit running back had more than four carries. Scarbrough is the clear No. 1 running back in Detroit right now and it […]

Jeff Driskel Throws Three Interceptions In Week 12

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel struggled against the Redskins in Week 12, throwing three interceptions in the team's 19-16 loss. Driskel completed 20-of-33 passes in the game for 207 yards and a touchdown. He also added 63 rushing yards. His fantasy day wasn't a complete disaster, but given the favorable matchup and his solid showing […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 12)

Week 12 brings us another 11-game Sunday slate to preview. It is a bittersweet week with four decent offenses on their bye in the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers. However, we still have plenty of interesting options to choose from. As always we have a mixed week when it […]

NFL DFS GPP Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 12)

Week 11 brought yet another mixed bag in terms of scoring on the DFS slate. The Top 10 scorers among quarterbacks were filled with names that we are accustomed to seeing as QB2s (Jimmy Garoppolo, Sam Darnold, and Derek Carr). While looking at the other skill positions, we had the usual cast of characters sitting […]

NFL DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 12)

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 11 saw exciting shootouts between the Cowboys-Lions and Cardinals-49ers. The Ravens continue to roll on offense, posting 41 points in a win over Houston. The Jets surprised many with a 34-point performance while the Saints matched them with 34 points of their own in a less-surprising outcome. This marks the final […]

Updated Week 12 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Alshon Jeffery (ankle) is now officially out for this week. Jordan Howard (shoulder) is out against the Seahawks. Brandin Cooks (concussion) has been cleared but still may not play on […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 12

Welcome to our Week 12 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 […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 12

Welcome to Week 12, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 12 - Daily Fantasy Football

Week 12 is here (already), and FanDuel has 11 games available on the "main slate." With the temperature dropping and the weather getting nasty in cold-weather cities, favorable conditions are a factor more than ever. Tampa Bay at Atlanta leads the slate from a Vegas perspective with a projected overall score of 54 points. With […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 12

Hello again friends! If you've had a chance to look at this slate, then you are probably aware that it is a tough one. Bad players, bad matchups, and bad DFS pricing unfortunately seems to be the theme of Week 12. However, we are all working from the same player pool, which means can still […]