Week 8 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Below are RotoBaller's Week 8 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 8 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our weekly tiered defense rankings are a guide to making waiver wire pickups to improve your lineups, and to decide which defenses to start, […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

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. […]

WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 7

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 […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown - Week 8 Preview

Another week and more injuries at running back. For this week’s article, I’m going to focus on backfields that have had injuries or guys currently banged up and what value can be found in their replacements. Will they just be a bye-week fill in or will some of these newly crowned starters be viable starters […]

Marvin Jones - A Forgotten Man

The Detroit Lions have been a fairly unpredictable team through the first seven weeks of the NFL season. Fans and fantasy owners knew coming into the season that Matthew Stafford and the offense would be leading the charge towards a hopeful playoff berth. Aside from Stafford, Golden Tate and Marvin Jones were the only “sure […]

The Tape Tells All - Kerryon Johnson's Week 7 Performance

The Detroit Lions aren't known for their prowess as a running team. Since Barry Sanders retired, here are the players who have led the team in rushing yards in a season: Greg Hill, James Stewart, Shawn Bryson, Kevin Jones, Kevin Smith, Jahvid Best, Mikel Leshoure, Reggie Bush, Joique Bell, Ameer Abdullah, and Theo Riddick. Their […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Running backs: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. It's getting to the point where you almost wish you could start all wide receivers so you don't have to worry about injuries, trades, and duds. This week alone, we saw Carlos Hyde on the bench while he waits to integrate into the Jags' system, […]

Week 8 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

There will be a lot of tight ends not playing this upcoming week, but most of them will not be missed by fantasy football owners. While another four teams will be off during Week 8, the only tight end fantasy footballers will need a replacement for is Atlanta’s Austin Hooper, and he has only become […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 8): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 8 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 8 of the NFL season. You can also click here to find more DFS analysis articles and tools. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 8): NFL DFS Lineups

Week 8 has similar bad news in the case of us losing a few interesting teams from the slate. With both the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers on a bye week, we lose two of the more explosive offenses and one of the weaker defenses. We have also lost the New England Patriots to […]

Week 8 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 7's action saw Todd Gurley continue to be an unstoppable force in fantasy. The Colts, and Marlon Mack, dismantled the Bills while the Vikings and Chiefs continued their high-scoring ways with big games. For Week 8, we are looking at potential shootouts between the Broncos and Chiefs, Steelers and Browns, Bengals […]

Week 8 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS

Thanks for dropping by RotoBallers! If this is your first time reading Power Pivots I hope you enjoy it! I have to warn you that this isn't a typical "picks" column. I firmly believe that hard work is the key to success in every pursuit, including DFS. My goal here every week is to find […]

Theo Riddick Ruled Out For Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Riddick also missed the game before the team's Week 7 bye, so he doesn't look close to returning and is likely floating on most league's waiver wire by now. Rookie Kerryon Johnson should […]

Buy or Sell? Week 8 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 […]

Lions Defense Has Challenge With Seattle

The Detroit Lions host the Seahawks at home this Sunday. The defense has been up and down through the first six games of the season, but performed admirably in last week's 32-21 victory over the Brock Osweiler-led Dolphins. They allowed just 322 total yards of offense, the second lowest total of the season. Through six […]

Michael Roberts Not An Option In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts is coming off a career day, catching three passes for two touchdowns against the Dolphins. It was lightning in a bottle for the second-year tight end who has been injured for much of this season. He has four receptions and three touchdowns on the year. This week against the […]

Luke Willson Is Far Off The Radar In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught both of his targets for just eight yards in last week's win over the Dolphins. Willson was completely overshadowed by fellow tight end Michael Roberts who caught three passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Willson may lead the team's tight ends in targets (nine) and receptions (six) […]

Marvin Jones In Tough Spot Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has a tricky matchup this week with the Seahawks. Ranked third on the team in targets, receptions, and yards, Jones has ceded way to Kenny Golladay. He has just eight targets in the last two games, hauling in four of them, including a touchdown. It doesn't sound bad for […]

Kenny Golladay Looks To Get Back On Track In Week 8

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay disappointed fantasy owners in Week 7 with just two catches for 37 yards against an impressive Dolphins secondary. Unfortunately, Week 8 presents a similar challenge with the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks allows the tenth fewest fantasy points to opposing team wide receivers. Look for Matthew Stafford to have to […]

Golden Tate Flex-Worthy Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate led the team in targets (six) last week against a solid Dolphins secondary. He was able to haul in four of them for just 36 yards. Detroit led the entire game and relied heavily on the running game to keep Miami's defense on the field, thus taking away production […]

LeGarrette Blount A Desperation Play In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has served a purpose through six games, and that is to vulture touchdowns away from Kerryon Johnson. Blount averages 9 carries and 28 yards per game. However, he's scored three times in the last two games, all from within two yards out. This week, he will likely have a […]

Golden Tate Should Be Fine For Week 8

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (ankle) put in a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. There doesn't seem to be any questions about whether Tate will suit up against the Seahawks. Running back Ameer Abdullah (ankle) was also a full participant on Thursday. Tate has had two straight subpar games after […]

Theo Riddick Still Sidelined At Practice

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) remained out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Riddick does not look like he will be active in Week 8 against the Seahawks coming off the team's bye. It'll be his second straight missed game if that's the case. It's great news for rookie Kerryon […]

Kerryon Johnson Is Flex-Worthy In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is fresh off his second 100-yard rushing game of his rookie season. While Miami, the Lions Week 7 opponent, is more forgiving to opposing running backs, Seattle allows the 18th most fantasy points to opposing backs. Keep in mind that LeGarrette Blount has vultured three rushing touchdowns so far, […]

Matthew Stafford Draws Tough Matchup In Week 8

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford faces off against the Seahawks at home this Sunday. Stafford performs better at home but Seattle allows the fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Seahawks are one of two defenses in the league that have recorded more interceptions than passing touchdowns allowed. While Stafford has been more risk-averse this season, […]

Early Week 8 Rankings - Standard Leagues (Non-PPR)

It's just about the half-way point of the season, and we're here to help you through those bye-week blues. Below are our early Week 8 standard scoring (non-PPR) rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Dalvin Cook Could Be Out Through Bye Week Keke Coutee, Ryan Griffin Ruled Out […]

Golden Tate, Ameer Abdullah Limited Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (ankle) and running back Ameer Abdullah (ankle) were both limited in practice on Wednesday, as was defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder). Tate's injury is worth monitoring, but we suspect he'll be fine for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Tate has had two mediocre games in a row and hasn't […]

Theo Riddick Still Missing From Practice

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) did not practice on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 7. The fact that Riddick was inactive coming off the bye week is not a good sign, and he doesn't look likely to play again in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Riddick will likely be found on most […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 8)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and senior analyst Kyle Richardson(@Krich1532) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 8 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Lions Acquire Damon Harrison

The Detroit Lions acquired defensive tackle Damon Harrison from the New York Giants on Wednesday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in next year's draft, according to sources. The Giants are already pretty much out of the playoff picture and have also sent cornerback Eli Apple to the Saints. Harrison will be a big boost […]