Lions Sign Bruce Ellington, Waive Ameer Abdullah

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Bruce Ellington on Tuesday and waived running back Ameer Abdullah in a corresponding move, according to a source. Ellington caught eight of 12 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown for the Texans in three games earlier this season before he was released. He'll help with depth after […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Offense reigns supreme in the NFL these days. In Week 9, we saw scores of 45-35, 42-28, 37-21, and 38-14. Also, the Bears scored 41 and the 49ers put up 34 in shellackings of lesser opponents. That was with six teams on bye. Not every vulture or opportunistic backup is worth owning in fantasy leagues but […]

Week 10 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Not much time is left in the fantasy football season, so decisions are critical right now. With the waiver wire so thin, a week of injuries can leave you scrambling last minute. Stefon Diggs was a surprise scratch this week and if you didn’t work the waiver wire prior to his scratch, then you may […]

Week 10 Quarterback - Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

Outside of Nick Mullens big Thursday Night performance, it was a rather quiet week for waiver wire quarterbacks. Some of the studs like Drew Brees and Matt Ryan had huge games, but there weren't many emergent names or standout performances in the middle tiers other than Mullens. Four teams are on bye this week, with […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 10 Lightning Round

Week 9 felt a bit "chalkier" than other recent NFL slates, with many big names going off and very few lower-owned players coming on to vulture touchdowns from the big guns. There also weren't any notable injuries (as of Sunday evening), so the waiver wire will consist more of underappreciated assets rather than replacements. We here […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 10)

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 […]

T.J. Jones (WR, DET) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Golden Tate era is over in Detroit and it appears wide receiver T.J. Jones will be taking over his spot in the slot for the time being. More than likely Jones won’t have much value this season with Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones as the top options. If […]

Theo Riddick (RB, DET) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick is back after a three-week hiatus due to a knee injury and did his thing as usual. That thing involves catching passes and not running the ball whatsoever. Riddick was targeted eight times, catching seven for 36 […]

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater hit all three of his field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Prater scored the only points for Detroit on Sunday and has now hit his last seven field goals. It was a tough day for the Lions offense but they were able to get Prater in a […]

Michael Roberts Targeted Four Times In Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts was targeted four times, catching one for 12 yards, in a 24-9 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. The targets were a season high for Roberts but only being able to corral one doesn't help much for fantasy. Roberts isn't a big-play threat by any means but he is […]

Luke Willson Ineffective In Week 9

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught his only two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. While it doesn't look like much, it was actually Willson's third straight game with multiple receptions, a feat he hasn't accomplished since 2015 as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. He seems to be […]

TJ Jones Quiet In Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones caught his only two targets for 13 yards in a 24-9 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Jones was expected to see more action with Golden Tate being traded to Philadelphia, but the Lions offense struggled to do anything productive all game. Even without Tate, Jones is still likely […]

Kenny Golladay Posts Three Receptions Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught three of four targets for 46 yards in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year man posted an almost identical stat line of his last two games combined. While it wasn't a great day for Golladay, it's proof that Golden Tate's departure will provide more opportunities for […]

Marvin Jones Hauls In Six Passes In Week 9

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones caught six of a team-leading eight targets for 66 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. With Golden Tate no longer a member of the Lions, Jones definitely saw his looks increase; this was Jones' fourth game with eight or more targets this season. Jones was the lone bright […]

LeGarrette Blount Disappears Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount gained just eight yards on five carries in the 24-9 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. He also caught his only target in the game, a two-yard pass. The game script just didn't allow Blount to get much usage as Detroit trailed for much of the game, yet again. If […]

Theo Riddick Returns With Solid Week 9 Performance

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned from a two-game absence to catch seven of eight targets for 36 yards against the Viking on Sunday. It was a nice first-game back for Riddick as he tied for the team lead in targets with Marvin Jones. While Riddick didn't register a carry, the Lions trailed […]

Kerryon Johnson Held In Check Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson took 12 carries for 37 yards in the loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Johnson also caught three of five targets for just seven yards. Detroit was playing catch up for another week with the Lions' offensive line having a rough day, allowing Matthew Stafford to be sacked 10 times. […]

Matthew Stafford Held Without a Touchdown In Week 9

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 25 of 36 for just 199 yards and no touchdowns in the 24-9 loss to the Vikings. Stafford also fumbled in the fourth quarter, with Minnesota recovering and returning it for a touchdown. Stafford was under pressure all day, being sacked 10 times, a career high. Historically the 30-year-old […]

Ezekiel Ansah, Darius Slay Active Against Vikes

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) and top cornerback Darius Slay (knee) are both active for Week 9 against the Vikings. It will be Ansah's first game since being injured in the season opener and it's a big boost for their pass rush, although Ansah is a risky IDP play in his first game […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson is officially active for Week 9. Cooper Kupp will make his return this week. Stefon Diggs is officially out for Week 9. A.J. Green is expected to […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 9 Fantasy Football Picks

It's time to forget what you thought you knew. Halfway through the year, NFL teams now have a good idea whether they are contenders or simply playing for next year's draft picks. The trade deadline has passed, shaking up depth charts across the league. That means it is also time to throw that "draft stock" […]

Week 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 9 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 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 9 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 late […]

Week 9 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

It is a really tough week with six teams on a bye. Fantasy rosters will be stretched and owners will be desperately looking for options who can give them solid production. It may not be the most amazing upside in the world but when every team is hurting a solid six or seven points from […]

Week 9 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Greetings, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings on the projector 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 will shift! Who am I and why should […]

Week 9 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

The second half of the fantasy football season is upon us. RotoBaller's Premium Red Zone tool can give you a sense of who is being utilized more in the all-important area of the field to provide more scoring potential. Just like targets are the lifeblood of a receiver's value in PPR leagues, red zone touches […]

Theo Riddick To Return In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned to a full practice on Friday and is off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Vikings. Riddick hasn't played since Oct. 7, but his return inevitably lowers the ceiling of rookie Kerryon Johnson in the passing game. Still, Riddick is unlikely to be all […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 9

It is going to take a little longer than usual to fill out a fantasy football lineup this week. Unfortunately for fantasy football players, a half-dozen NFL teams are on bye this week. Fantasy footballers will not be able to plug Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz, New York’s Odell Beckham and Saquon Barkley, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck, Arizona’s […]

WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 8

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 9 NFL Start/Sit With Chris Meaney

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Chris Meaney to share their thoughts on the recent flurry of trades, and provide you with the best start/sit advice for Week 9. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]