Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9

Week 8 was a day of windy football and didn't feature too many wide receivers coming out of nowhere. But that doesn't mean the waiver wire cupboard is bare for fantasy managers, as there's some definite value to be had this week. Not all options are the same. Some players may be better in PPR […]

Aaron Jones Listed As Questionable For Thursday

The Green Bay Packers are listing running back Aaron Jones (calf) as questionable for the Thursday night game against the 49ers. Jones was limited in practice on Tuesday, but he's missed the last two games and the Packers haven't seemed very optimistic that he'll suit up on a short week, even though Jamaal Williams and […]

Frank Ammirante's Updated Rest-of-Season PPR Rankings

We're now halfway through the NFL season, so it's a good chance to update my PPR rankings. These are tiered rankings organized by position. My rankings prioritize upside and downgrade injury concerns. In this article, I'll identify players to consider trading away or acquiring to help you find trade targets and optimize your redraft lineups. […]

Robert Tonyan Has Tough Matchup In Week 9

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan will take on a 49ers team in Week 9 that has been tough on the tight end position so far in 2020. Tonyan bounced back last week with 79 receiving yards, but he will face a 49ers Defense that is allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight […]

Davante Adams Will Be A Top Play In Week 9

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will go up against a 49ers Defense that is allowing the 11th fewest fantasy points to receivers in Week 9. Adams has played in only five games this season but already has 43 receptions for 502 yards and seven touchdowns. The Packers are heavily decimated at running back […]

Aaron Rodgers Will Have To Carry The Load Against 49ers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have to compete with possibly a severely decimated backfield Thursday night against the 49ers in Week 9. Aaron Jones (calf) will be a game-time decision, A.J. Dillon has been placed on the COVID list and Jamaal Williams may also miss the game because of close-contact protocols. This leaves […]

Disaster Recovery - Week 8's Studs Turned Duds

Halfway through the 2020 NFL season, things are getting repetitive. Once again, Michael Thomas doesn't play, along with nearly a dozen elite running backs. This siphoning of the RB position leaves the following people atop scoring leaderboards for the week: Giovani Bernard, DeeJay Dallas, Nyheim Hines, Jordan Wilkins, Zack Moss, Jamaal Williams, Justin Jackson, Damien […]

Aaron Jones Could Be A Game-Time Decision

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur hinted that running back Aaron Jones (calf) will be a game-time decision on Thursday night against the 49ers. "We'll give him up to game time, and then we'll figure it out. So, we'll see," LaFleur said. Jones has missed the last two games, but the Packers may continue […]

Allen Lazard Nearing A Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) is getting closer to a return, though the team is going to be smart with him. Lazard had surgery to repair a core injury on October 1 and is pushing the Green Bay training staff to play him on Thursday night against the 49ers. Lazard could potentially […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

The first few weeks of a fantasy season require us to take a wait-and-see approach with a lot of our players. We didn't draft that rookie running back in the 14th round thinking he would immediately become a viable starting option, so we keep him on our bench for awhile and look for signs of […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round

Week 8 brought an action-packed week with its own batch of chaos, but any week without COVID-19 postponements feels like a win. Key injuries included George Kittle (ankle), Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), T.Y. Hilton (groin), Kenny Golladay (hip), Tevin Coleman (knee), Darrell Henderson (thigh), Adam Humphries (concussion). Week 8 has these teams on bye: Bengals, Browns, Eagles, and Rams. […]

Aaron Jones Up In The Air For Thursday Night

The Green Bay Packers remain unsure if running back Aaron Jones (calf) will return from a two-game absence to face the 49ers on Thursday night. The good news is that the Packers listed Jones as limited on their estimated Monday injury report. Fantasy managers will need to see Jones actually get in some practice on […]

Jamaal Williams Out For Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were designated as high-risk close contacts to rookie running back A.J. Dillon, according to a source. Dillon tested positive for COVID-19, so Williams and Martin will not play on Thursday night against the 49ers. Anyone with high-risk, close-contact exposure must isolate for five days, […]

Week 8 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Windy conditions impacted several games this week, and as a result only Patrick Mahomes eclipsed 30 fantasy points as teams seemingly relied more on the run given the weather. In Week 8 only seven quarterbacks cracked 20 points, so scoring was down in general. At tight end Travis Kelce was one of only two tight […]

Jamaal Williams Was A Close Contact With A.J. Dillon

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams was added to the team's injury report after it was determined he was a close contact with A.J. Dillon, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. With the Packers on a short week, there's a lot of uncertainty at the running back position, especially if Aaron Jones (calf) […]

A.J. Dillon Tests Positive For COVID-19

Green Bay Packers rookie running back A.J. Dillon tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, according to a source. Contact tracing is underway, and there are potential competitive implications with Green Bay's Week 9 game scheduled for Thursday night against the 49ers. The Packers will hold all of their meetings on Monday virtually as a precaution. […]

How Much Does Shadow Coverage Impact Wide Receivers?

If you only play redraft fantasy football, you know that no matter what you have to play your studs week in and week out. That is non-negotiable, and your lineup decisions mostly come down to who to play at lower-level spots such as WR3 or FLEX. If you play DFS contests, though, you know that […]

NextGen Stats - Wide Receiver/Tight End Breakdowns and Takeaways

Okay, folks, I'm about to bring you bad news. If you're reading this it is because you're trying to get an edge over your league mates to beat them this weekend. That means you're here to get informed on what to do and how to tackle your week's most pressing decisions. The bad news: these […]

Robert Tonyan Leads Packers In Receiving Yards

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught five passes for a team-high 79 yards in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. His seven targets were second on the team to Davante Adams. The Packers have struggled to find pass catchers with Allen Lazard sidelined, but his impending return likely cuts into Tonyan's targets just […]

Jamaal Williams Tops 100 Scrimmage Yards

With Aaron Jones (calf) out again, Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams ran the ball 16 times for 75 yards in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He also added six receptions for 27 yards. Williams' fantasy outlook moving forward is closely tied to the availability of Jones, as he's a solid RB2 play […]

Davante Adams Catches Three Touchdowns In Week 8

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught seven passes for 53 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers 28-22 loss to the Vikings in Week 8. Adams was targeted a team-high 12 targets and all of his scores came on short connections in the red zone. The Packers offense sputtered in the second half […]

Aaron Rodgers Comes Up Short

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 27-of-41 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers Week 8 loss to the Vikings 28-22. Rodgers connected twice with star receiver Davante Adams for first-half scores but the offense struggled until a late touchdown pass to Adams for a third time. Rodgers is having a […]

Mason Crosby Will Play Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (calf/back) will play on Sunday against the Vikings. Crosby is a reliable kicker who has made all nine of his field goal attempts this season, though there's reason to be worried about starting a kicker in fantasy who isn't at 100 percent this week. Factor in that most of […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 8

Hi, y'all! Seven weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 8 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 […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 8

Welcome to Week 8, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with or consider avoiding when faced with tough lineup decisions in Week 8 of the fantasy football season. These choices are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 8

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Often, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Washington rookie running back Antonio Gibson led his team to victory with a solid performance on the ground. His 128 rushing yards were the most […]

Jamaal Williams To Get The Start Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams will get the start against the division-rival Vikings in Week 8. With Aaron Jones (calf) out of the mix, the veteran will be tasked with taking on a Minnesota defense that has been mediocre against the run all year. Williams, who had 19 carries for 88 yards and […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Packers Rule Out Aaron Jones For Week 8 Joe Mixon To Miss Another Game Michael Thomas Ruled Out Against Bears Dalvin Cook Good To Go Against Packers […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 8

Week 8 is here, and fantasy managers are beginning to gear up for the stretch run. The outcomes of the next few weeks will make or break playoff hopes and dreams. Teams on bye this week include Arizona, Houston, Jacksonville, and Washington. GMs will have to strategize replacements for stars such as Kyler Murray, DeAndre […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target & Avoid - Week 8

With six or seven games of data for each team, situations are becoming more crystalized and teams are game-planning to exploit clear-cut coverage weaknesses. Compiling this data and writing this article each week has made it clear that a WR's talent and target share are more important than his opposition. With that said, fantasy managers […]