Thursday Night Football Starts & Sits: Bucs vs Eagles
I feel like we all need a quick breather after Week 5. Last week had monster fantasy games, devastating injuries, and dramatic finishes. And the best part, there’s no time to take a breather as we have a huge Thursday Night game this week. Last week, we had eight running backs rush for 100+ yards, […]
NFL DFS Strategy: 2021 DraftKings Scoring Analysis
We talk a lot about NFL DFS here at RotoBaller. It is a wildly popular game and in fact, it proves to be much more strategic and beatable than season-long fantasy football. By that I mean that the best players will win at a higher rate in DFS than the best players will win in […]
Tyreek Hill Misses Another Practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) will miss his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Hill was believed to have suffered a minor injury in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills, but his status is in question for a Week 6 tilt with the Washington Football Team. The 27-year-old speedster […]
Week Six NFL DFS Betting Picks (Premium Content)
NFL Week 6 is almost here and I am coming at you with another week of my favorite bets across the sportsbooks in hopes of helping you make a little bit of cash this weekend! Background I am a big-time fantasy football and fantasy baseball player. I have been in leagues for about two-thirds […]
Jerick McKinnon (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Veteran Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon should be slated for an increased workload over the next few weeks. The team's top running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) suffered an MCL sprain this past week and he is likely to miss […]
Mecole Hardman (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues RSOTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even if you don't believe it, you can count the number of players with more targets in Week 5 than Hardman got with just one hand. That's correct. Five wideouts--including teammate Tyreek Hill--were all folks to out-target Hardman this past weekend. Makes […]
Darrel Williams (RB, KC) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Clyde Edwards-Helaire had produced 24 total yards on eight touches before he suffered a knee injury during Kansas City’s Week 5 matchup. That elevated Williams into an expanded role when the Chiefs hosted Buffalo. Williams manufactured 27 rushing yards on five attempts against the Bills, […]
Tyreek Hill Missing Practice Wednesday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) was missing from Wednesday's practice after getting injured in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Hill's injury isn't considered serious, though, and he managed to play 84.9% of the offensive snaps, tops among KC receivers against Buffalo. He finished the game with […]
The Running Game Is Alive! NextGen Stats Analysis
With five weeks of play in the books and things starting to settle a bit, it's time to get back to studying some of the rushers around the league and see how they have performed through (almost) the first third of the season. To gain the biggest edge in your fantasy football league, it's necessary […]
Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 5
Another week gone and now we are really into the thick of it. We are deep enough into the season now for your team's playoffs hope to be dashed already, but since you're here I'm assuming that doesn't apply to you. We are really seeing the injuries pile up now and the waiver wire is […]
Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?
Week 5 of the NFL season is now in the books and as expected Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Josh Allen and Dak Prescott finished as QB1's. On the unexpected side of things Davis Mills shocked the world and threw for three touchdowns against the Patriots to finish as QB-6 and Jameis Winston carved up Washington for four […]
Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Week 6
Each week at RotoBaller we provide you with various fantasy football waiver wire articles to help you decide which free agent players to pickup off waivers. Our amazing team of analysts here whip them up as early in the week as possible, and update them as more news is announced. To kick things off each […]
Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds
Unfortunately, the injury bug has come back to bite some big-name running backs. If you managed to add Alexander Mattison a couple weeks ago or Damien Williams last week and roll with them in your lineup, you were a happy GM in Week 5. Will replacements for Saquon Barkley and Clyde Edwards-Helaire be similarly productive […]
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 6 Targets
Joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). Week 5 produced several huge performances (shoutout to LAC-CLE) while also yielding some key injuries. Those with Saquon […]
Michael Florio's Week 6 Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds
Week 5 was at least the second week this season where injuries were the big story in the fantasy football community. There were a number of big name players that suffered injuries, meaning there is a lot of talent on the waiver wire, even in those deeper leagues. This is a week to be aggressive […]
Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6
After five weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of fantasy managers have encountered injuries, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a collection of unexpected developments. The […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 6 Lightning Round
Week 5 brought some key injuries and wild shootouts, which means we've got plenty of waiver fallout to sort through. Catch your breath, assess your team's needs, and break out the budget tracker. It's time for the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 6. This column is published early every week and then updated on […]
Chiefs Sign Elijah McGuire To Their Practice Squad
The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Elijah McGuire to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. McGuire will give the Chiefs some depth at the position with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) going on Injured Reserve after suffering an MCL sprain in his left knee in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. […]
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Placed On Injured Reserve
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will miss a minimum of three weeks. The sophomore suffered the injury on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills but dodged a potentially serious injury as he has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL. In his absence, Darrel […]
Chiefs Interested In Marlon Mack?
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack has been swirling in trade rumors recently, and according to Jeremy Fowler, the Kansas City Chiefs are among the teams that are interested in acquiring the 25-year-old. Mack's role has diminished in the Indianapolis offense with the emergence of Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines, so he will likely be […]
Tyreek Hill Suffered Minor Injury, Unlikely To Miss Time
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. According to Adam Schefter, the injury is minor and the team doesn't expect him to miss any time. Hill came back into Sunday's game after sustaining the injury and he wound up with […]
Clyde Edwards-Helaire To Miss A Few Weeks With MCL Sprain
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain. He is expected to miss a few weeks, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. This is good news for the Chiefs running back as the fear on Sunday night was that he could have sustained a more serious injury. He appeared […]
Mecole Hardman Targeted 12 Times In Week 5 Loss
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught 9-of-12 targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He led the team in receiving yards and was second in the team targets behind fellow wideout Tyreek Hill (13). Hill is currently dealing with an unspecified knee injury, and the severity of his […]
Travis Kelce Finds The End Zone In Week 5
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught 6-of-10 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. QB Patrick Mahomes found the star-tight end for a 1-yard touchdown strike in the third quarter to reduce the Bills lead 31-20. The 32-year-old was third in the team with 10 […]
Patrick Mahomes Struggles In Sunday Night's Loss To Buffalo
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 33-of-54 pass attempts for 272 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while rushing eight times for 61 yards and losing a fumble in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The 26-year-old was pressured heavily by the Bills' defensive front and turned the ball over three times in […]
Tyreek Hill Dealing With A Knee Injury
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is dealing with an unspecified knee injury. He hauled in 7-of-13 targets for 63 yards while rushing for 15 yards on one attempt in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The 27-year-old was able to finish the game and didn't appear […]
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Out For Remainder Of Week 5
Updating an earlier report, Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the Sunday Night Football battle against the Buffalo Bills. The 22-year-old needed to be carried off the field after injuring his left knee during a play. Team medical staff did allow him to walk back […]
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Carried Off The Field In Week 5
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (leg) exited the AFC Championship rematch against the Bills in Week 5. The 22-year-old appeared to have injured his left leg during a play, and with torrential rain making conditions less than desirable for the second half of Sunday Night Football, it was inevitable that something like this […]
Sunday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Bills vs Chiefs
Happy Sunday and welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers! We've been pretty successful so far, and hopefully, that trend continues through this afternoon and tonight with SNF. Most of us started our fantasy journeys with football, so it's always nice when it comes around. Thanks to the advanced analytics of today, I'll do my best to […]
Updated Week 5 Running Back Rankings
Welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 5 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dalvin Cook Is Officially Inactive Joe Mixon Suiting Up, Won't Be 100 Percent Chase Edmonds Suiting Up In Week 5 Ezekiel Elliott Expected To Play Sunday […]