Lions Defense Not a Viable Option In Week 9

The Detroit Lions defense is in a tough spot this week on the road against the Vikings. This follows a week where the Lions surrendered 28 points and over 400 yards of offense to the Seattle Seahawks. They also allowed 176 yards on the ground last week, their fourth game allowing over 168 rushing yards […]

TJ Jones Ready For Bigger Role

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones is set to take on a much bigger role with Golden Tate now playing for the Eagles. Jones has just four catches on the season but should see more usage in three-receiver sets alongside Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones. TJ Jones caught a career-high 30 passes for 399 yards […]

Buy or Sell? Week 9 Trade Advice

One of the toughest parts of fantasy football to navigate is trading with league-mates. As a result of the unique characteristics of every person in a fantasy football league, it is often difficult to find a strategy for trading players that works for everyone in any situation. Nevertheless, highlighting the performances of certain players helps […]

Michael Roberts Isn't A Good Option Versus Vikings

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts is the only tight end on the team to garner a red zone target, let alone catch a touchdown through the season's first eight weeks. This week against the Vikings, Roberts has a decent matchup; however, there are still several others in his way to consistently producing. Even with […]

Luke Willson Could See Increased Targets In Week 9

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson has seen his most consistent usages in the past two games, posting two and three catches, respectively. With Golden Tate being traded, there is a chance that Willson's number is called more against the Vikings on Sunday, but don't count on it. Despite the Vikings being one of the […]

TJ Jones A Touchdown-Dependent Option Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones has an opportunity to make an impact on the offense with Golden Tate being shipped off to the Eagles. Jones has just three receptions this year as the fourth receiving option, but his target share just likely increased with the trade. Just last year, Jones caught 30 passes for […]

Kenny Golladay A WR2 Versus Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has had a quiet last two games, catching his only three targets for just 49 yards. Detroit is one of the few offenses in football that can make three wide receivers fantasy relevant, but the Lions traded Golden Tate on Tuesday, so Golladay is expected to a major increase […]

Marvin Jones Looks To Build Off Strong Performance

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones exploded for two touchdowns in the Week 8 loss to Seattle. It was the first time that Jones recorded more than four catches and more than 69 yards through the first seven games. Then the Lions decided to trade Golden Tate to the Eagles on Tuesday, making Jones the […]

LeGarrette Blount Not Worth Consideration In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount was scripted out of last week's loss to the Seahawks. He only received three carries for three yards, but did catch his only target for a 23-yard gain. This week, he gets to face the Minnesota Vikings who have one of the tougher run defenses in the NFL. There […]

Kerryon Johnson Draws Tough Matchup In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is coming off his second-lowest usage of the season last week against the Seahawks. While Detroit abandoned the run in the second half last week, Johnson got his in the passing game to save his fantasy day, catching six passes for 69 yards. It could be much of the […]

Matthew Stafford A Risky Start In Week 9

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a tough matchup this week on the road at Minnesota. Historically, Stafford isn't great on the road, and the Vikings allow just 17.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. While he just lost his safety net in Golden Tate to a trade, this means he will get to […]

Theo Riddick Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Riddick hasn't played since Oct. 7 and has become a distant memory for most fantasy owners with the emergence of rookie Kerryon Johnson in Detroit's backfield. Riddick has eight carries on the year and 23 catches for 138 yards and no […]

Fantasy Winners and Losers - NFL Trade Deadline

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and it was a doozy this year. In a league where deadline deals used to be incredibly rare, Tuesday was a breath of fresh air. It was almost like we were watching the NBA or MLB trade deadline happen. Here's a quick summary of the deals from […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 9

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. […]

Using the #AllBenchRB Strategy

I apologize to my millions of fans for my absence these past few weeks. I was busy completing an Ironman whilst studying for the Mensa exam. During my training and study breaks, I pondered a topic I wrote about last year that I coined #AllBenchRB. I submitted my analysis to the Mensa Board, who instantly […]

Golden Tate To Eagles - Fantasy Impact

A Notre Dame player on the Eagles? My grandfather would be rolling over in his grave. That said, Golden Tate on the Eagles makes a lot of sense as they have a need at receiver to help complement Zach Ertz and Alshon Jeffery. And because apparently, they couldn’t find a running back to trade for. […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 9)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and lead NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 9

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 9)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Brandon Powell Could Be Heir Apparent To Golden Tate

Detroit Lions wide receiver Brandon Powell has been pegged as Golden Tate's heir apparent after Tate was dealt to the Eagles on Tuesday. The Lions signed Powell as an undrafted free agent out of Florida in May, and he led the team in catches (16) and receiving yards (103) during the preseason. Powell was Tate's […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

The first of the six-team bye weeks is here. We might call this the Byepocalypse, except that one look at the schedule to see that it includes teams like the Cardinals, Jaguars, and Giants, you won't be too worried. Still, there are fewer options to choose from than usual and more spots than usual to fill […]

Week 9 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter the planning process for Week 9, as some of you are contending with backs that have been inconsistent or completely absent due to lingering injuries, while others are receiving disappointing results from runners that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. Fortunately, you now have an opportunity to utilize your […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round

Week 8 featured another early start thanks to a tilt in London and brought many stellar performances throughout the day, some from known commodities and others from lesser-known players that you may want to add. We here at RotoBaller are always looking to get you actionable intel as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 9)

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 […]

Lions Restructure Marvin Jones' Contract

The Detroit Lions restructured wide receiver Marvin Jones' contract on Tuesday, saving them $2.2 million against the salary cap, according to sources. Detroit traded Golden Tate to the Eagles on Tuesday as well, opening up more targets for Jones moving forward. the 28-year-old had a season-high seven catches on 10 targets for 117 yards and […]

Eagles Trade For Golden Tate

The Philadelphia Eagles are trading for Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate on Tuesday in exchange for a third-round pick, according to a source. Tate had been a WR2 for fantasy owners but hadn't topped 50 yards or scored since Sept. 30. The move will boost his fantasy value and put him back as more […]

Michael Roberts (TE, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts was targeted in the end zone late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss, but double coverage resulted in a near-pick instead of a TD. It's still reassuring to see that Roberts is getting those chances. He didn't make […]

LeGarrette Blount (RB, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount may be in a great position as a waiver wire pickup, as he has scored three touchdowns over the last three weeks. While Blount only had three carries for three yards this weekend, his lack of work could […]

Lions Unlikely To Trade Golden Tate

The Detroit Lions have been fielding calls about wide receiver Golden Tate with the trade deadline approaching, but they would only move him if they were blown away by an offer. Tate is 30 years old and will be a free agent next year, but he has 44 catches on 69 targets for 517 yards […]

Lions Defense Struggles Against Seattle

The Detroit Lions defense allowed over 400 yards of offense in the 28-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday. After the Lions jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, Seattle scored 28 unanswered points. Russell Wilson was able to find big holes in the Lions secondary for three second-quarter touchdowns, then Chris Carson […]