David Montgomery Dealing With A Contusion

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that there were no issues with running back David Montgomery's knee after he played through a contusion in Sunday's big Week 7 win over the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, which gave them their first loss of 2024. Montgomery was banged in the back of his knee on Sunday and […]

Top Fantasy Football Injuries From Sunday's Games: Brandon Aiyuk, Jayden Daniels, DK Metcalf, Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard, Deebo Samuel, Deshaun Watson

Don’t look now, but we’ve just about reached the halfway mark of the regular season for most fantasy leagues. It’s certainly been a frustrating year from an injury standpoint. For some of you, your season might already be over due to injuries while others are still hanging on to some hope. Unfortunately, we had another […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Jahmyr Gibbs, Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon And More

Week 7 gave us a near-full slate of games with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye. There were a few blowouts, two nail-biters, and a stunning divisional showdown that was a lot of fun to watch (more on that later). It wasn't all good, though, as injuries continue to pile up across […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Marcus Mariota, Jonnu Smith, JaMycal Hasty, Cedric Tillman, Cedrick Wilson

The seventh NFL Sunday of the 2024 season was a very interesting one. A thrilling NFC North battle between Detroit and Minnesota ended with a 31-29 Lions victory, and the Packers knocked off the Texans with a field goal in the final seconds. The Steelers also thrived in quarterback Russell Wilson's season debut. Some notable […]

Jameson Williams Struggles In Sunday’s Win Over Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was nearly a non-factor in the team's 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7. Williams saw just one target, which resulted in a catch for negative four yards, as Amon-Ra St. Brown had a big day and Kalif Raymond took on a more significant role. Coming off […]

David Montgomery Battles Through Injury In Week 7 Win

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) was limited in Week 7 due to an early knee injury but returned in the 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Montgomery finished with nine carries for 31 yards and added three receptions for 39 yards, as second-year back Jahmyr Gibbs handled most of the workload. This marked […]

Sam LaPorta's Struggles Continue With Another Dud In Week 7

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta struggled in Week 7, contributing minimally in the 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings. LaPorta managed just one catch on two targets for 25 yards, marking another disappointing performance. He has now finished with single-digit fantasy points in five of six games this season, a sharp contrast from his […]

Jake Bates Nails Game-Winning 44-Yarder To Cap Lions’ Comeback Victory

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates delivered in the clutch during Week 7, nailing a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to secure a 31-29 comeback victory over Minnesota. Bates, now a perfect 10-for-10 on the season, connected on his lone field goal attempt of the game and went 4-for-4 on extra points. The game-winning […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Finds The End Zone, Racks Up 112 Yards In Week 7 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown delivered a clutch performance in Week 7, helping secure a 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings. St. Brown was perfect on the day, catching all eight of his targets for 112 yards and a touchdown. He made a critical reception late in the game during the Lions' final […]

Jared Goff's Efficiency Leads Lions To Another Victory In Week 7 Thriller

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivered another strong performance in Week 7, helping lead the team to a 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Goff was highly efficient, completing 22 of 25 passes for an 88% completion rate, accumulating 280 yards and two touchdowns. His accuracy and decision-making were on full display, keeping the Lions' […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Out For 160 Total Yards, Two Scores In Win Over Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs took full advantage of an increased role in Week 7, leading his team to a thrilling 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. With David Montgomery (knee) missing snaps due to a knee injury, Gibbs stepped up in a big way, rushing 15 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns […]

David Montgomery Returns Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He had briefly exited the game and was listed as questionable, but he didn't spend much time on the sideline before returning to the contest. He'll continue to operate in tandem with Jahmyr Gibbs for the remainder of Week […]

David Montgomery Questionable To Return On Sunday

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional clash with the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran didn't have much time to get involved before suffering a knee injury, so he'll finish with three yards off two carries, adding two catches for 25 yards if he doesn't return. But considering he […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 7 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 7! There are only two teams on bye this week (Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys), but most fantasy teams are dealing with multiple injuries on their roster. This Week 7 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will help you get through those injuries […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 7: Diontae Johnson, Tee Higgins, Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Week 7 WR Matchups to Target is here. We stayed hot last week with two more home run picks (fantasy points totaling three times a player’s DK salary), taking us to seven such picks over the last three weeks.  Each week we will use matchup data from PFF to determine wide receivers to target based […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 Include Lamar Jackson, Chuba Hubbard, Derrick Henry, Tank Dell, more

The fantasy football season is in full swing and fantasy managers can start to shape up for a potential playoff run or retool after a rough start. The fantasy outlook of many NFL players is starting to be written in stone as trends will start to solidify over the next couple of weeks. Some players […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 7 - Patrick Mahomes, Najee Harris, Garrett Wilson, more

While these players usually seem like automatic starts, sometimes hitting pause is smarter. This week, I’m highlighting five players—across the QB, RB, WR, TE, and Flex positions—who might not live up to their usual fantasy expectations. If you’ve got other options, it might be wise to sit these stars down.Be sure to check all of […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 7 - DeMario Douglas, Tank Bigsby, Rashod Bateman, and More

The bad news is that key players suffered new injuries last week. That will make it tougher to set your lineup and get a win in fantasy football this week.  The good news is this is a pretty decent week with pivot options you can either elevate from your bench or plug and play from […]

Week 7 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson, and more

It's great to be back with you talking the DraftKings Week 7 Main Slate! First off, a huge thank you to the amazing Jamie Calandro for filling in for me on this article last week. You can catch Jamie's terrific work here at RotoBaller all season and follow him on X here! With bye weeks, […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 7 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Bucky Irving, Darnell Mooney, Davante Adams, Jordan Mason

Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights on RotoBaller.com feature key players to consider for your starting lineups every week during the 2024 fantasy football season. “The King” includes a fantasy analysis of starting options that may be involved in your close lineup calls. The potential fantasy starters highlighted in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium Weekly […]

Week 7 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb, De'Von Achane, Amari Cooper, Bucky Irving

Trades and injuries are changing the fantasy football landscape. Throw bye weeks in the mix and roster conundrums are in right now. It opens up opportunities for new players to emerge. It also gives them the potential to let down fantasy managers. Below are my 10 fantasy football busts, or players that may disappoint, for […]

NFL DFS: Seahawks vs Falcons DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 7)

We are back again, RotoBallers! We get a juicy matchup that could lead to a shootout for us. We have Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons taking on Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks. This should be a high-scoring one so let's dive into this matchup! Thanks to today's advanced analytics, I'll do my best […]

Week 7 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Nick Chubb, Malik Nabers, Rachaad White, James Cook, Brandon Aiyuk, Marvin Harrison

We're onto Week 7 of the NFL season, meaning the back half of the fantasy football campaign is near, and it's crucial to set optimal lineups. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Nick Chubb, Trey Sermon, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kareem Hunt, […]

Week 7 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, James Conner

With the Week 7 slate set to begin and many fantasy managers in dire need of a win, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 7 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, […]

Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Davante Adams, Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Christian Kirk, Wan'Dale Robinson

Week 7 is here, and many fantasy managers are in need of a crucial win. Start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Davante Adams, Josh Downs, […]

Week 7 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Travis Kelce, Tucker Kraft, Kyle Pitts, Evan Engram, Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Zach Ertz

Week 7 of the fantasy football season is here, and the start-or-sit calls at the TE spot are tougher than any other position. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make those decisions. Ahead of the bulk of the Week 7 slate, let's […]

Week 7 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: QB Updates Include Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Jared Goff, Geno Smith, Kyler Murray

Many fantasy managers opt to wait on a quarterback in fantasy drafts, which sets them up to play the streaming game each week at the position. If you picked an early quarterback, he's probably a must-start stud, but otherwise, it's time to make a key start-or-sit call at QB. We're here to help with our […]

Week 7 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Darnell Mooney, Tank Dell, Xavier Worthy, Ladd McConkey, Wan'Dale Robinson

The 2024 fantasy football season is heating up, meaning we're heading into make-or-break matchups down the stretch. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Darnell […]

Week 7 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Harrison Butker, Chris Boswell, Jake Bates, Chase McLaughlin, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Austin Seibert

Kickers can make a big difference in your fantasy football matchups, but it can be tough to know who to start. That said, we're here to help with our Week 7 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Harrison Butker, Chris Boswell, Chase McLaughlin, Jake Bates, […]

Week 7 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow

Scoring and passing numbers seem to be on the rise after a slow start to the 2024 NFL season, so your mid-level quarterback in two-QB leagues could begin to start helping your team win if they haven't already. Our Week 7 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close […]