D.J. Chark Barely Plays In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark received some preseason hype after the team's top receiver, Marqise Lee, was lost for the season, but the rookie barely had a role with the team in their Week 1 win over the New York Giants. Chark wasn't targeted in the passing game and played just 13 offensive snaps, […]

Phillip Lindsay (RB, DEN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While rookie Royce Freeman garnered 15 carries and assembled 71 yards, the fact that fellow newcomer Phillip Lindsay replicated those numbers in both categories was completely unforeseen. Lindsay also manufactured a 29-yard touchdown with one of his two receptions, which made his NFL debut exceptional. […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While there has been divergent opinion concerning the potential for Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon to supply stand-alone value for owners who had not drafted Fournette, his stock now elevates dramatically after yet another Fournette injury (hamstring). Yeldon carried 14 times for […]

Dede Westbrook Leads Team In Catches In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook recorded a team-high five receptions in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, finishing with 51 yards. Westbrook, the team's number two receiver after Keelan Cole, finished second to running back T.J. Yeldon in targets. Westbrook's week-to-week target share could fluctuate over the course of the season, but Sunday's […]

Keelan Cole Records Three Catches Against Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught three of his four targets in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, finishing with a team-high 54 receiving yards. With quarterback Blake Bortles struggling to complete passes and with eight players receiving targets, Cole wasn't able to make big things happen for Jacksonville. Cole has the most […]

T.J. Yeldon Catches Touchdown In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon was forced into action after starting running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) was ruled out of the team's Week 1 contest against the New York Giants. Yeldon ended up carrying the ball 14 times, gaining 51 yards on the ground and adding 18 yards and a touchdown on three receptions. […]

Blake Bortles Inconsistent Against Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles threw for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, completing 18 of his 33 pass attempts while also gaining 42 yards on four carries. With the weather conditions in New York making things tough for Bortles as a passer, the fifth-year passer […]

Leonard Fournette Thinks He'll Play Next Week

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) said he thinks he'll play in Week 2 against the Patriots. Fournette was a bust for fantasy owners in Week 1 because of yet another soft-tissue injury. He ran nine times for 41 yards and caught three passes for 14 yards before leaving. T.J. Yeldon needs to be […]

Leonard Fournette Leaves Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette exited Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Giants during the second quarter with a hamstring issue. The team says that Fournette is questionable to return. T.J. Yeldon will likely lead the team in carries over the rest of the game if Fournette is unable to return and would be […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 1)

It's been a long and rough six months, but our dues have finally been paid. My friends, NFL football is back, draft season is over, and it's finally time to set our lineups and fire up our favorite players for Week 1. Nothing is more important than match-up analyzation when it comes to fantasy football. […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts - Week 1

Cue that Hank Williams Jr. music, because fantasy owners are ready for some football! The fantasy football season is ready to kick off, and there is no time like the present to figure out the under-the-radar booms and busts for the first week of the NFL season. Whether you are in a traditional year-long league […]

Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel and DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]

Monday Night Football Matchups and Starts/Sits (Week 1)

If I had even the slightest of onomatopoeia skills what you'd see here would be a textual rendition of the Monday Night Football theme song. I don't, though, so let's progress with the analysis instead. Since 2006, the NFL has graced us with a Monday Night Football doubleheader in Week 1 - a tradition which […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1): Targets and Avoids

Get those Sunday excuses for your significant other ready because football is back baby! No need to stress about what your Sunday plans entail as football is the only thing to do from 1:00 PM to days end. I've been writing this column for years and I'm very excited to tackle another season of helping […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 1 Preview Show

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews each and every game of the NFL week including start/sits, sleepers, and busts for your fantasy football lineup. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. In this podcast you will hear about: […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

It's Week 1 RotoBallers and today we're talking kickers. Kickers aren't the sexiest position, but they can help win you a week if their team's offense sputters in the red zone. With everyone looking to start their season strong, we're ranking the top 15 at the position to help you set your lineups. Greg "the Leg" […]

Blake Bortles (QB, JAC) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles might be in a spot to stream this week. The Giants allowed the second most passing yards last season and the most passing touchdowns in the NFL. Their secondary was absolutely shredded by opposing quarterbacks, and they allowed […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Jalen Ramsey Not On Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (ankle) are not listed on the final injury report for Week 1 against the Giants, meaning they will both play in the game. ASF is a TE1 sleeper in his debut with his new team, as the Giants were terrible at defending tight ends […]

Week 1 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Welcome back football; it’s been far too long. With one game already in the books, it’s time to look ahead to Sunday’s action at some quarterbacks on the waiver wire that can be used as streamers or long-term plays. Waivers aren’t as crucial in week one compared to other weeks since players are relatively healthy […]

Get Off My Lawn - Choosing Veteran RBs Over Rookies

After an unprecedented year for rookie running backs, lightning will not strike twice. The rooks will have a big regression and veterans will retain their position at the top of the heap in fantasy football. Typically, when one analyzes the fantasy football field, rookies are viewed like the shrimp at an all you can eat […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon is a good PPR optio. Shoutout to FantasyPros’ Mike Tagliere for doing all that he can to put Yeldon’s potential on everyone’s radar. Everyone is swooning over how great Leonard Fournette is and we do not want to take […]

Jalen Ramsey Added To Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (ankle) was added to the injury report on Thursday with ankle soreness. This injury won't keep Ramsey from suiting up in Week 1 against the Giants. He'll be locked in a battle with elite receiver Odell Beckham Jr. That matchup will be must-watch football.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Return To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is expected to return to practice on Thursday despite dealing with a core muscle injury. Seferian-Jenkins should be fine to play in Week 1 against the Giants, a team that was horrible at defending the tight end position in 2017. That will make ASF a TE1 sleeper in […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 1

The wait is over ladies and gentlemen! Week 1 of the regular season is finally here and fantasy owners alike are anxious to see how their teams will develop. With all of the nerves and excitement, it's easy to forget how big of a role matchups play in deciding each players' fantasy fortunes. Thankfully, Rotoballer […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Could Have Huge Week 1

In 2017, fantasy owners consistently found themselves rewarded by playing tight ends against the New York Giants defense. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins will look to keep that trend going in 2018 in Sunday's matchup against the Giants at the Meadowlands. In 2017, tight ends found the end zone against the Giants in each […]

Donte Moncrief, Dede Westbrook Enter Week 1 Vying For Targets

The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to have a No. 1 target at wide receiver entering the season in Keelan Cole, but both Donte Moncrief and Dede Westbrook will be vying for targets beside Cole, and both players have the talent to surpass the second-year receiver as the season winds along. For Week 1's match-up against the […]

Keelan Cole Is A Flex Play In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole led the team in receiving yards in 2017 and has a clear grasp on the team's WR1 role entering 2018 with Marqise Lee sidelined for the season after a knee injury. On Sunday, Cole gets a chance to go up against one of the worst passing defenses from 2017, […]