TJ Jones Is Off The Radar In Week 14

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones has been a big disappointment since the departure of Golden Tate combined with the injury absence of Marvin Jones. In his last six games, the former Jones has just seven receptions for 93 yards and no touchdowns. Injuries and tough matchups have riddled the Lions, but their offense has […]

Bruce Ellington Could Be Reliable Against Cardinals

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington has been a steady source of receptions since joining the Lions, but that’s all about all he has to his name. He even had a career high 10 targets in Week 13, but in his three games combined as a Lion he has accumulated just 115 yards on 19 […]

Kenny Golladay In A Tricky Spot On Sunday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (quad) has been limited at practice this week and unfortunately will likely be drawing a matchup with the Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson on Sunday. Golladay has been the Lions’ WR1 the last two weeks with Marvin Jones out for the season, and that will continue as long as he is […]

LeGarrette Blount In Line For Solid Day Against Cardinals

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has rushed for 149 yards in his last two games. That’s not far off from the 183 yards he accrued through the first 10 games of the season. He didn’t find the end zone in Week 13 which renders him pretty useless for fantasy purposes. A Week 14 matchup […]

Theo Riddick Could See Decent Workload Against Cardinals

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick had his highest rushing totals of the season in Week 13, taking eight carries for 32 yards. However, it was at the expense of his workload in the passing game that has kept him fantasy relevant for almost the entirety of his career. With Kerryon Johnson still not practicing, […]

Matthew Stafford Has Solid Matchup In Week 14

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn’t provided steady fantasy production in several weeks now. It doesn’t help that Stafford is now dealing with a back injury that has limited him in practice this week. However, if he good to go against the Cardinals, he has a chance to recover from his recent inconsistent play. He’s […]

Kerryon Johnson Out Again Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) remained out of practice for the portion open to the media on Thursday for the second straight day. Johnson has missed the last two weeks and doesn't appear close to returning for a Lions offense that continues to fade as the season progresses. LeGarrette Blount should once […]

Pushing Your Luck In The Playoffs?

Andrew Luck returned to the NFL with a bang in 2018. The first few games were a little bit shaky with the team averaging just 20 points per game in the first three weeks. However, things started to click in Week 4, and since then the Colts averaged 33.1 points per game between Weeks 4 and […]

Still No Practice For Kerryon Johnson

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) continues to sit out of practice on Wednesday. Johnson is dealing with a multi-week injury and hasn't seen the field since Nov. 18. In another lost season, Detroit has no reason to rush their star rookie back. LeGarrette Blount will remain a low-end, touchdown-dependent RB2 in standard-scoring […]

Kenny Golladay, Matthew Stafford Limited In Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (quadriceps), quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) and wide receiver Brandon Powell (calf) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Golladay and Stafford should be fine to play in Week 14 against the Cardinals, while Powell has a chance to return after sitting out last Sunday. Golladay is the No. 1 […]

Bruce Ellington (WR, DET) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions offense were in big need of help at the wide receiver position after dealing Golden Tate to the Eagles, and as a result, they took a chance on Bruce Ellington who had been a part of […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

The picture is pretty clear for fantasy owners seeking help on the waiver wire. All the good quarterbacks are gone, the tight end outlook is bleak at best, there are a ton of wide receivers who could pop in a given week, and one RB (in Pittsburgh) stands clearly above the rest in a group […]

Week 14 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Alright, let switch things up this week. We are headed into Week 14 and for most fantasy football owners, your league is starting the playoffs. Since you are reading this I am going to assume you have either made the playoffs and need some more help or you just love fantasy football columns that combine […]

Week 14 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

It is literally mind-boggling how rapidly each fantasy season progresses from the anticipation and optimism of Week 1 to the inevitable conclusion once we reach December. Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through both the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. It […]

Week 14 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

We're at the point in the season where, barring injury, most fantasy owners that are still alive have their playoff quarterback set in stone. If that's not the case for you, then this article will offer some options that are good for both the upcoming Week 14 games and for the fantasy playoffs. Tough matchups […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Welcome to this quick waiver overview as we head towards those fantasy playoffs. Congratulations to those of you who are already in, those with byes looking forward to Week 15, as well as those with leagues that continue the regular season through Week 14. We here at RotoBaller are here to help and get you […]

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 […]

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 13 Loss

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater was perfect on three field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Rams. Prater has now made 14 consecutive field goals, and this game was his fourth time this season where he's hit at least three field goals in one game. The 34-year-old's success came at the hands of the […]

Lions Defense Stumbles Against Rams

The Detroit Lions defense allowed 344 yards of offense to the LA Rams in Sunday's 30-16 loss. Quandre Diggs recorded an interception and Damon Harrison strip sacked Jared Goff, also recovering the loose ball. This is the fourth multiple-takeaway game for Detroit this season. All things considered, Detroit managed to slow down LA for the […]

Luke Willson Targeted Twice Against Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught one of his two targets for eight yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. This is par for the course with Willson as even when he does get targets, they aren’t very productive. Willson has been a serious let down in an offense that has relied on passing […]

Levine Toilolo Has 90 Yards Against Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Levine Toilolo had the best day of his career on Sunday, catching four passes for 90 yards. While he wasn’t able to find the end zone, Toilolo was a big part of the offense, drawing six targets. With Michael Roberts (shoulder) inactive, Toilolo was Matthew Stafford’s preferred tight end target. This […]

TJ Jones Catches One Pass In Week 13

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones caught his only target for 25 yards on Sunday against the Rams. His reception was one of the longest plays of the day for Detroit but it didn’t produce points for the Lions. Even if he had found the end zone, it is almost impossible to trust anyone on […]

Bruce Ellington Sees 10 Targets Against Rams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington saw a career-high 10 targets on Sunday, catching seven of them for a paltry 35 yards. His reception total is great in PPR leagues but his yardage total leaves a lot to be desired. He has yet to top 52 yards receiving in his three games with the Lions. […]

Kenny Golladay Quiet Against Rams In Week 13

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay was targeted eight times, catching just three of them for 50 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. It’s the fourth straight week that Golladay has seen at least eight targets, but not being able to find the end zone definitely hurt his value on Sunday. The Lions offense […]

Theo Riddick Gets 11 Touches In Week 13

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick took eight carries for 32 yards, while catching three of four targets for another 26 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. His workload in the running game were his highest totals of the season. It’s not too often that the 27-year-old is used more in the run game […]

LeGarrette Blount Average In Week 13 Loss

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount toted 16 carries for 61 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. The game was a lot closer than many had anticipated, with LA just leading by three at 16-13 heading into the final quarter, meaning Blount was a bigger part of the game plan. Interestingly enough, fellow back […]

Matthew Stafford Very Mediocre Against Rams

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 20 of 33 for 245 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 30-16 loss to the LA Rams. He was also strip sacked by Aaron Donald in the loss. The team’s only touchdown was a Stafford pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker, which is telling of the […]

Bruce Ellington Will Play In Week 13

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington (back) is active for Week 13 against the Rams. Ellington is a true sleeper in deeper leagues and DFS formats in a game in which the Lions are likely to be trailing for most of the day. Ellington quietly has 16 targets in the last two games and could […]

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: Stefon Diggs will be a game-time decision. Marlon Mack is good to go for Week 13. Keke Coutee will be inactive for this week. Alex Collins has […]

Week 13 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 13 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 […]