Damien Williams Has Chance To Play In Week 14

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) has a chance to play in Week 14 against the Patriots despite the team signing running back Spencer Ware on Tuesday. Ware will be an emergency option with Darrel Williams (hamstring) a long shot to play this Sunday. Damien Williams missed Week 13 coming out of the […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dalvin Cook came out alive of Minnesota's MNF game. Barely, though, as he had to leave the field in the third quarter with a chest injury, supposedly for precautionary reasons. Keep in mind that Dalvin Cook has yet to complete a full season […]

Lamar Jackson: MVP in Reality and Fantasy?

The NFL MVP talk is generating a lot of buzz right now as two QBs, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, are the clear frontrunners. The honor almost always goes to a signal-caller, and the fact that two dual-threat types are the top candidates shows how the position has clearly evolved. Quarterback is still the most […]

Deeper League Free Agent Pickups for Week 14

You did it! You made it to the fantasy playoffs! At least, I assume you did if you're bothering to read a waiver wire column in Week 14. Or maybe you're just that dedicated to playing spoiler to leaguemates, in which case I would like to applaud you for being awesome. Or maybe your league's […]

Week 13 Surprises? We Must Overreact Immediately!

In Week 13, several of the highest-scoring quarterbacks were guys who have been disappointing as of late. Carson Wentz has been struggling because his wide receivers have been injured, but he finally got Alshon Jeffery back and made the best of a good matchup against the Dolphins Defense to finish as the No. 4 quarterback […]

Week 14 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 14 is here, and the fantasy playoffs are upon us. Congratulations are for those of you who have made it this far. These are the weeks that matter most because, once you lose, there is no going back. Picking the right kicker to get to a championship remains a key decision. In Week 13, […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

It is almost inconceivable that we have officially entered the fantasy postseason. Congratulations to those of you who have prepared diligently for your drafts then managed your rosters with unwavering dedication throughout the regular season. Your efforts have now placed you in a position to secure your leagues’ championships. This critical week provides the opportunity to […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Week 13's conclusion means most of your fantasy football playoffs have begun. Those with first-round byes should start optimizing the roster for Weeks 15 and 16, but most of you need to take this one week at a time. To guide you towards the championship round, here is the waiver wire lightning round heading into […]

Week 14-16 Playoff Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The playoffs are here, and that means we're going to do things a little differently. I want to take a look at the playoffs as a whole (and in this case we are considering Weeks 14-16) and determine which DSTs you can ride all the way through and which ones you should stream this week. […]

Darrel Williams May Not Play In Week 14

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that there's a good chance running back Darrel Williams (hamstring) doesn't play in Week 14 against the Patriots. It's bad timing, since Williams had a receiving touchdown in the win over the Raiders and Damien Williams (ribs) isn't a lock to return against the Patriots. If both […]

Mecole Hardman Isn't Targeted in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has been able to make noise when he's been called upon this season. However, the Chiefs are healthy and his role on the team has quickly decreased. Hardman wasn't targeted at all during the Week 13 victory over the Oakland Raiders. He ran the ball once for nine […]

Sammy Watkins Held Catchless in Week 13

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins hasn't been able to explode on the fantasy stat sheet since Week 1. He's been able to hold decent fantasy value, but killed his owners on Sunday. Watkins failed to make a single catch on three targets during the Week 13 win over the Raiders. He remains on […]

Tyreek Hill is Slowed Down by Oakland

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill was projected to have a great game on paper in Week 13, but that didn't end up happening. Hill caught five of his eight targets for 55 yards in the victory over the Raiders. The Chiefs passing attack wasn't strong in this one, so fantasy owners shouldn't blame […]

Travis Kelce Finishes With 90 Yards

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been one of the most reliable tight end options all year. He caught at least seven receptions in each of his last three games heading into the Week 13 matchup with the Oakland Raiders. Kelce hauled in five of his nine targets for 90 yards in the […]

Darrel Williams is Invisible in Week 13

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams was the backup running back to veteran LeSean McCoy for the Week 13 matchup with the Oakland Raiders. Both Williams and McCoy were unable to get anything going in the run game. Third string back Darwin Thompson was the only Chiefs' running back to have a solid game […]

LeSean McCoy Gets TD Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy was the lead back for the team with Damien Williams (ribs) ruled out for Week 13. McCoy rushed five times for 10 yards and a touchdown with three receptions for 20 yards through the air. The touchdown salvaged his fantasy value, but he has a tough matchup against […]

Darwin Thompson Snags Late-Game Touchdown

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson wasn't expected to see much action in this one despite Damien Williams (ribs) sitting out. Veteran LeSean McCoy and Darrel Williams were expected to carry the load in the backfield. Unfortunately, Williams left during the second half due to a hamstring issue Thompson came in and carried the […]

Patrick Mahomes Has Quiet Day in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for a career-low 182 passing yards during this last outing in Week 12. He was expected to have a big bounce-back game here, but ended up throwing for a new career low in passing yards. Mahomes completed 15 of 29 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown in […]

Updated Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

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: Matt Breida (ankle) has officially been ruled out again. Zach Ertz (hamstring) is expected to play. Kyler Murray (hamstring) is officially good to go. Marlon Mack (hand) is targeting […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 13

Welcome to our Week 13 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target In Week 13

In Week 12, several of the wide receivers recommended in last week's column came through with solid performances. However, if you went with Julio Jones as a high-end option at wide receiver you were very disappointed as the Falcons didn't play well and Jones struggled to make it through the game after suffering a shoulder injury. […]

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

After three games on Thanksgiving, Week 13 rolls on with 11 games on FanDuel's 1 pm (eastern) "main slate." As teams continue to battle for playoff positions, others will opt to prepare for next season by giving snaps to guys who would normally not play as much. Keep an eye on these scenarios as it […]

NFL DFS GPP Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 13)

It was yet another odd week in terms of scoring across the DFS slate. The top of the leaderboard among quarterbacks was filled with players that are generally QB2s weekly. Ryan Tannehill, Sam Darnold, and Ryan Fitzpatrick all took plus matchups and excelled in a big way. The money saved on these players as you […]

NFL DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 13)

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 12 saw the Browns offense finally get going by dropping 41 points on the Dolphins. The Buccaneers cooled off the Atlanta defense with 35 points while the Saints and Panthers needed almost all 60 minutes to decide their exciting 34-31 contest. In the late afternoon games, the Titans and Ryan Tannehill […]

Week 13 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers

Now that the bye weeks are officially over and the final march for a championship has begun, streaming becomes a  necessary strategy. Knowing who to add and when to start them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup. Making the right streaming decisions could easily be the difference between missing the playoffs and […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 13

Welcome to Week 13, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

Woos and Boos - Starts and Sits for Week 13 Lineups

With the fantasy regular season drawing to a close, it is now crunch time for teams as preparations for the playoffs begin. Much of the season we have seen inconsistent play plague some of the upper echelon players around the league. Early round players like David Johnson and Odell Beckham have been large disappointments for […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 13 (12/1/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

Down the stretch they come in the National Football League and Week 13 brings some critical games as teams battle for playoff positioning. The marquee game of the week involves the San Francisco 49ers traveling to Baltimore to face the surging Ravens. The Sunday nightery could be a good one, too, with the New England […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 13 (Premium Content)

All other Week 13 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out […]

Monday Night Fantasy Football Starts/Sits - Week 13

After two weeks of good-looking games, which turned out to be pumpkins, will we finally get the proper MNF matchups we expect? The 8-3 Vikings are coming off a bye and going into Seattle to play the 9-2 Seahawks. This is a game rife with playoff implications, both in reality and fantasy. Even Adam Thielen ruled […]