Comeback Mode: Upside Plays for Post-Thursday Lineup Deficits

On Fridays after a Thursday night game, fantasy owners tend to get anxious if they have fallen behind after one game has wrapped. That is usually an overreaction, as the results of one single game are not a true indication of where their matchup's final score will end up. But after three games have been […]

Inside the Tent - Week 13 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

QB vs Pass Rush Matchups To Watch - Week 13

Week 13 is here, and some of you are already locked into a playoff spot. Congratulations to you! We have several great matchups coming up this week while others have matchups that make you want to look in the other direction. If you're in your final regular season week, let's make sure that you have […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 12 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 13 matchups, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

Demarcus Robinson is Buried on the Depth Chart

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson saw chances earlier in the season, but has seen less time on the field with the Chiefs' receivers getting healthy. Robinson has dropped into a split time role with Mecole Hardman as the No. 3 receiver in Kansas City. He belongs on the waiver wire in most formats […]

Mecole Hardman Has Low-End Flex Value

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has put up solid numbers for the team when his number has been called upon. However, the Chiefs are healthy at wide receiver and Hardman has dropped to the No. 3 receiver role. He splits time with Demarcus Robinson and will have minimal fantasy value in that spot. […]

Travis Kelce is an Elite Option for Week 13

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has hauled in seven receptions in each of the last three games. He's also caught one touchdown in three of the last four contests . It's been tough to find reliable tight ends in fantasy football, but Kelce has proven to be worth the early round selection. He's […]

Sammy Watkins Attempts to Bounce Back Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has decent upside, but continues to give fantasy owners headaches throughout the season. Watkins has put together a roller coaster of a season, but should have WR3 value against the Raiders in Week 13. Watkins was only targeted three times during the Chiefs last contest in Week 11. […]

Tyreek Hill Has High-End WR1 Value

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) is available for Sunday's Week 13 matchup with the Oakland Raiders. He was able to fully practice after missing most of the Week 11 contest against the Chargers. Luckily, the Chiefs had a bye week after that game, so Hill has been given plenty of time to […]

Darrel Williams Should Get Carries in Week 13

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams is expected to back up veteran LeSean McCoy for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Lead back Damien Williams (ribs) has already been ruled out for this contest. McCoy is expected to be the lead back, but Williams should get work behind him. However, Williams will be a […]

LeSean McCoy Should Start Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy is expected to be the lead back for Sunday's Week 13 battle with the Oakland Raiders. Damien Williams (ribs) has been ruled out for this contest. That means the veteran McCoy will handle most of the carries in the backfield. Darrel Williams should see touches as well, but […]

Patrick Mahomes is Top-Tier QB1 Versus Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming in refreshed and ready for the Week 13 battle with the Oakland Raiders. Mahomes had a sluggish performance his last outing in Week 11, but that was likely a fluke. He should have much more success against the struggling Raiders Defense. That same defense Mahomes torched for […]

Tyreek Hill Will Be Available Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) will be available for Week 13 against the Raiders after leaving early in the Week 11 win over the Chargers. Luckily for Hill and his fantasy owners, he had the Week 12 bye to heal up. The speedster missed the first meeting with the Raiders earlier this […]

Damien Williams Ruled Out

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Raiders. The backfield will feature LeSean McCoy, Darrel Williams and maybe Darwin Thompson against Oakland. With Shady and Williams potentially splitting touches down the middle, both will be on the RB2/3 borderline, with McCoy being the more attractive […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 13 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find a our expert's top players to avoid for this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to game day. We're […]

NCAA Prospects To Watch: Week 14: Second Receiver Edition

A few weeks ago we began looking at a different fantasy position and highlighting some of the key future fantasy stars to watch on Saturday. In order to give dynasty owners and owners in larger leagues a leg up, we’re not solely focusing on the likely first-round picks but also players who could be drafted […]

The King's Week 13 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week 13 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]

Damien Williams Not Practicing Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) was not present at practice for the portion open to the media on Thursday. It's his second straight missed practice coming off the Week 12 bye, so Williams doesn't look to be on track to suit up for Week 13 against the Raiders after getting injured in […]

Putting Matt Ryan on Ice

Not long ago Matt Ryan was posting top-tier numbers. By "not long ago" I mean no further than six weeks ago, which is to say, half of the games already played this season. Back then we were discussing Ryan as a great fantasy quarterback, one of the best in fantasy football in fact. Then, bad […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 13 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Despite three games taking place on Thursday, FanDuel has 11 games available on the "main slate," with bye weeks no longer being an issue. There are plenty of injuries in Week 13, with the most significant potential for value coming at […]

Week 13 and Playoff Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

This is your last shot at the playoffs--don't miss out because you neglected something as important as your DST! That's only half-sarcastic. Below are RotoBaller's Week 13 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 13 of the NFL and fantasy football season. In case you […]

Week 13 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

It's Week 13, and we're in the final week of the fantasy regular season for a lot of you. Some of you may even be in the playoffs already, or you're playing for the consolation trophy. Whatever the case, kickers still matter. In Week 12, we saw a quiet week from some of our kickers, […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Bye weeks are finally over and by now you likely know if you are a contender, a pretender or a bubble team in your fantasy leagues. At this point in the season, you can still benefit from the waiver wire though, whether you're looking for an injury replacement, high-upside flex play, or smart stash for […]

Damien Williams Won't Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) will not practice on Wednesday. Williams suffered his injury in Week 11, but it appears the week off in Week 12 didn't help him all that much. He could still play this Sunday against the Raiders if he returns to practice later this week, but as of […]

Tyreek Hill To Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) will return to practice on Wednesday. Hill was injured early in the Week 11 win over the Chargers, but he had the Week 12 bye to heal up and it looks like he'll return to face the Raiders in Week 13. A home run threat every time […]

Home Stretch Rushing Leaderboards: NextGen Stats Analysis

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war. We've completed 12 weeks and I can see the playoffs on the horizon already. And let me tell you something: Nobody is keeping me out of them. If you too have a chance at making the playoffs at this point in […]

Dynasty Quarterbacks: 2020 Rookie Class Preview

With the injury suffered by Tua Tagovailoa in Alabama's recent game against Mississippi, it feels like a good time to evaluate the top tier of college quarterbacks who are preparing to enter the NFL. While one or two of these players may not declare, it's more likely the injury to Tua nudges more of them -- […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

We have now arrived at Week 13, which places us at the threshold of the fantasy playoffs. The unwanted process of bye weeks has been eviscerated until next season. However, if you own Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray, David Montgomery, Tarik Cohen, Devin Singletary, or Bo Scarbrough, here is a reminder that they will be performing […]

Mecole Hardman (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill should play in Week 13 against the Raiders, though hamstring injuries are tricky. If Hill's out, Hardman should step into a bigger role and have a chance to produce. In the first five games of the season, […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Week 13 approaches, which signifies the final "regular season" game for most of your leagues and no more bye weeks. Those lining up for a first-round bye should start eyeing Week 15 matchups, but don't forget to seal the deal. To help you look towards those precious playoff weeks, here is the waiver wire lightning […]