A.J. Dillon Returns From COVID-19 List

Green Bay Packers rookie running back A.J. Dillon said on his Twitter account that he's back at practice on Thursday after spending six weeks on the COVID-19 list. The second-round rookie out of Boston College last played in Week 8 against the Vikings when he had five carries for 21 yards rushing. Dillon's return is […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Saturday (12/19/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Late in the NFL season means we get two Saturday afternoon football games in the National Football League. That also means more chances to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The AFC East leaders, the Buffalo Bills, take a 10-3 record into Denver, having won six of the past seven games. They look […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 14

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. […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

It only took 13 weeks but bye weeks are finally over! Oh, and the fantasy playoffs are about to start for most of you. Ideally, you're not looking to plug in streamers or in desperate need of help as the postseason arrives but injuries and matchup concerns will always be an issue. Working the waiver […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

All Fantasy GMs are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have now entered the fantasy postseason. Congratulations to those of you who have navigated the numerous obstacles that have emerged since your original rosters were […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

Week 14 is the week fantasy football managers in leagues are in one of three situations:  They are in the first round of their playoffs, they are in the last week of their regular season fighting for a playoff spot, or their season is over and they are looking forward to fantasy basketball. If you […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 14

Week 13 is nearly in the books, which (almost) universally indicates that it is time for the fantasy football playoffs. We have more than enough information at our fingertips to understand which teams to attack or to stay away from regarding the quarterback position. Given the win or go home format that comes with this […]

Disaster Recovery - Week 13's Studs Turned Duds

With another Tuesday contest in Week 13, we are in uncharted territory when it comes to the fantasy playoffs. Waivers and transactions are pushed back a day, games get slid around the schedule, and obviously, players keep getting sidelined due to positive tests. While one stud may finally return to fantasy lineups next week, others […]

You've Got a Playoff Bye, Now What?

Whether you were fortunate enough to get Dalvin Cook in the first round, savvy enough to grab Travis Kelce before a second RB, avoided landmines like Joe Mixon and Odell Beckham Jr. early on, or played the waiver wire correctly, your team has dominated all year and led you to a top seed. While the suckers […]

Tyler Ervin Heads To Injured Reserve With Foot Ailment

Green Bay Packers running back Tyler Ervin (foot) is set to be placed on Injured Reserve due to a foot ailment, which could very well end his 2020 season. With just four games remaining in the regular season, Ervin is expected to miss at least a month due to the injury that he sustained in […]

Billy Winn Lands On Injured Reserve With Triceps Injury

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Billy Winn (triceps) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, putting him out for at least the next three weeks. With that in mind, the team does not believe that he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the season, as there is no tear in his triceps, giving him […]

Week 13 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Week 13 was pretty random as far as quarterbacks went, with Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Ryan Tannehill, Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff finishing in the top-six. Patrick Mahomes only scored 19.32 fantasy points but his day could have been much bigger had Tyreek Hill's touchdown been properly called by the officials and counted. Darren Waller […]

Adrian Peterson (RB, DET) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although the Lions were expecting rookie D'Andre Swift to be back this past weekend, he couldn't make it to the field (concussion) and missed his third consecutive game. That meant, of course, payday for veteran Adrian Peterson, as it's been the case now […]

Tuesday Night Football Matchups Analysis: Cowboys vs Ravens

After the longest week in football history (literally), we move into either the first week of playoffs or the last week of the regular season for most leagues. Last week we saw some record-breaking performances from Tyreek Hill and Patrick Mahomes, along with some disappointing “studs” (Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins). We have another extended […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Week 13 went off without many key injuries or COVID-19 ripples, but there were many low-scoring performances and upsets across the league. We're approaching the stretch run and there's no holding back now. Let's hit those playoff weeks hot with the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 14. This column is published early every week […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Monday Night Football Week 13 - Monkey Knife Fight

Welcome to Week 13 of the NFL Season and another edition of Monkey Knife Fight Monday Night Football! The season is moving right along and has gotten very exciting and that means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of […]

Robert Tonyan Extends Touchdown Streak To Three Games

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught four passes for 39 yards with one touchdown in the Packers 30-16 win over the Eagles in Week 13. Tonyan did little with four of his five targets but cashed in on a 25-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Tonyan now has scored in each of […]

Davante Adams Continues Monster Season In Week 13

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught 10 passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers convincing 30-16 win over the Eagles in Week 13. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked Adams' way in the first quarter, hitting him in the end zone for a one-yard score. Adams would later add another red zone […]

Aaron Jones Punctuates Win With 77-Yard Touchdown

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball 15 times for 130 yards, one touchdown and 18 receiving yards in the Packers 30-16 victory over the Eagles in Week 13. Jones was having a quiet game until the talented back burst free in the fourth quarter, racing down the field for a 77-yard […]

Aaron Rodgers Dominates Eagles

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 25-of-34 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns as the Packers took down the Eagles 30-16 in Week 13. Rodgers' MVP-worthy campaign continued with another fantastic performance. Rodgers is putting up some insane numbers this season and Week 13 marked the ninth time in 2020 that the veteran […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 13

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article regularly, then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few plays at each position for the DraftKings main slate […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 13 - Daily Fantasy Football

As many fantasy managers turn their attention toward DFS contests, especially those who didn't make their league's postseason, Week 13 is here to help keep the good times rolling. With COVID-19 causing a handful of issues for many clubs throughout the year, FanDuel's Main Slate appears to be on track to run things as normal. […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 13

Hi, y'all! Twelve weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 13 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 13

With 13 weeks of data, the PPGA numbers on CB Matchup Chart are unlikely to change that much down the stretch. Atlanta is still an easy matchup for all receivers, while the Los Angeles Rams are the toughest. However, circumstances have changed in a few situations across the league. For example, Ugo Amadi is playing […]

Updated Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

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: Josh Jacobs Ruled Out For Sunday David Johnson Officially Activated From IR Myles Gaskin Activated Off Injured Reserve James Conner Unlikely To Play In Week 13 Alexander Mattison (Appendicitis) Out […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 13) - Targets and Avoids

Last week I railed against the referees, but after what this past week showed, some coaches were simply horrendous. From Mike McCarthy running that awful fake punt, to Anthony Lynn's numerous mistakes, it was downright awful. Everyone is going after Lynn for the debacle at the goal line with under 20 seconds left and rightly […]

Updated Week 13 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 Flex rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. These Flex rankings are geared towards making decisions for your Flex spot (RB/WR or RB/WR/TE), which in most leagues consists of running backs, wide receivers and in […]

Updated Week 13 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Josh Jacobs Ruled Out For Sunday David Johnson Officially Activated From IR Myles Gaskin Activated Off Injured Reserve James Conner Unlikely To Play In Week 13 Alexander Mattison (Appendicitis) Out This […]

Updated Week 13 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Kenny Golladay To Miss Week 13 Adam Thielen (COVID-19) Officially Activated Larry Fitzgerald Remains On COVID-19 List Julio Jones Looking Good Jerry Jeudy Questionable, Expected To Play Michael Thomas Good […]

Updated Week 13 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Jonnu Smith Won't Play Against Browns Mark Andrews (COVID-19) Unlikely To Be Available Zach Ertz Officially Activated From IR These rankings are a consensus from four of our lead […]