Top NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 5 (10/6/19)

Last week wasn't what the past few weeks have been but even the beats were close. We've had a solid beginning to the season and as we continue to learn more about teams, I'm hopeful we can continue to make this a profitable season.  Week 4 Picks: 2-2 (50%) 2019-20 Picks: 10-5 (67%) I'm here […]

Damien Williams Set To Play Sunday Night

The plan for now is for Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) to play on Sunday night in Week 5 against the Colts, according to head coach Andy Reid. Williams should be back in action after missing the last two games, but he's expected to take a back seat to LeSean McCoy, who […]

Tyreek Hill Won't Play In Week 5

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (collarbone) will not play in Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday night, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hill is getting closer, but his return won't come this weekend. That means that Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will continue to operate in three-receiver sets. Watkins […]

Sony Michel Has Been Predictably Frustrating to Own

Remember those days of August and September? Remember when the season was still a few days away and you're signing up in a bunch of leagues and drafting your season-long rosters? Remember that decision you had to make on whether drafting Sony Michel, Mark Ingram, or Derrick Henry in the third round was the best […]

Damien Williams Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Williams should return to action on Sunday night against the Colts after missing the last two games. It further complicates a backfield that was featuring LeSean McCoy and Darrel Williams the last two weeks. It remains to […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 4 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, 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 is designed to help you fulfill […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 5) - Targets and Avoids

Week 4 was finally a week where the underdogs came through. More than a quarter of entries in pools were knocked out thanks to the Rams, Colts,  Texans and Ravens all losing. My survivor plays were 4-2 last Sunday, as I managed to avoid the Texans and Ravens, with their opponents, the Panthers and Browns, […]

The Stream Team - Week 5 Priority Free Agents

Now that bye weeks are in full swing, streaming becomes a more viable and almost 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 throughout the season could easily be the difference in winning a championship. Each week, I […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week Four 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) […]

Running Back Start/Sit Advice - Week 5

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the running back position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit among those in RB3 or flex consideration. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

LeSean McCoy Limited On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Shady should be able to suit up in Week 5 on Sunday night against the Colts. However, his RB2 status could be in jeopardy with Damien Williams (knee) returning to a full practice after missing the last two weeks. […]

Tyreek Hill, Damien Williams Return To Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (collarbone) and running back Damien Williams (knee) will return to practice on Wednesday, although head coach Andy Reid wouldn't specify how much they'll do or if they'll be available in Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday night. It's good news for both players, but with the game […]

Digging Deeper Into Quarterback Data - NFL NextGen Stats

I can't believe it. Months of waiting, painful empty weekends, and now a quarter of the NFL season is suddenly gone! But I'm not going to lie, I love the moment when the whistle blows to end the week on Monday nights. It is just the confirmation that we have another full round of data […]

Fantasy Football Injuries - Stash 'Em or Drop 'Em?

Fantasy players are generally impatient sorts. That’s not a criticism, just a reality. There are only 13 regular season matchups and the results of every game feel so heavily magnified. Owners always want to improve their team, and they want to improve it now! So naturally, many fantasy owners don’t have the endurance or composure […]

Warning Signs: Week 4 Review

What a week it was. Not only did the Browns finally look like the team we expected, there were also numerous upsets all around the league. Don’t worry survivor pool participants - the Dolphins didn’t win. It wasn't that crazy of a week. But things were for sure crazy. The fact the Raiders, Panthers, Buccaneers, […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 5

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 5

The year of the backup continued in Week 4, with Mitch Trubisky going down early against Minnesota and Case Keenum taking a well-deserved benching in Washington. These moves along with the already existing injuries to major quarterbacks means many owners will be looking for short-term and long-term options this week. We've got Detroit and Miami […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

A quarter of the fantasy football season is over. That means no more waiting around to make important decisions about the state of your roster. The short bye weeks continue, as the Lions and Dolphins will be out of action, neither of which should alter the state of the waiver wire much. That said, here […]

We Must Overreact Immediately! Week 4 Outliers

Through the first four weeks of the NFL season, we are starting to get a better picture of the fantasy landscape as offensive roles continue to solidify. However, as we start to figure out who the go-to-guys are on each team, so are opposing defensive coordinators. Because of this, from week to week, certain studs […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 5)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Dawson Knox (TE, BUF) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: We keep saying over and over again that tight end is a wasteland. A few guys will pop for a week or two, but you really only have six guys that you feel confident starting every week: Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Zach Ertz, […]

Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It is a little mindboggling how recency bias can affect our choices. You just have to look at Eric Ebron's and Jack Doyle's 2018 season. Ebron finished the year with a completely unsustainable--albeit historical, one must acknowledge--stat line of 66 receptions, 750 […]

Harrison Butker Connects on Two of Three Kicks

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed one field goal, but was able to maintain his fantasy value in the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions. Butker connected on two of his three field goal attempts in the Week 4 win. Butker has finished with at least two field goals in three of four games […]

Demarcus Robinson Targeted Nine Times in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson missed out on what could've been a huge game in the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions. Robinson was targeted nine times, but only managed to haul in four passes for 35 yards. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes wanted to get Robinson involved in their offense, but the two just […]

Mecole Hardman Finishes With Nine Yards

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was unable to get anything going during the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Hardman hauled in two of his five targets for nine yards in the win. It was an absolute dud for Hardman, who had a touchdown in each of the last two […]

Sammy Watkins Silenced by Lions

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was held in check by the Detroit Lions in the 34-30 victory on Sunday. Watkins hauled in three of his six targets for 54 yards and was unable to score. Watkins has seemingly played worse in every game since his huge Week 1 performance. He caught a season-low […]

Travis Kelce Hauls in Seven Receptions Again

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to be one of the most consistent players in the league. He hauled in seven of his eight targets for 85 yards in the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Kelce has now put together three straight weeks of seven receptions and 80 or […]

Darrel Williams Scores Two Touchdowns in Week 4

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams was able to find the end zone twice in the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Williams rushed eight times for 13 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 43 yards through the air. Williams had a poor game on the ground, […]

LeSean McCoy Plays Well in Victory Over Lions

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy was able to contribute in both the running and passing game during the Week 4 victory over the Detroit Lions. McCoy rushed 11 times for 56 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. He also caught two of his four targets for 33 yards through the air. […]

Patrick Mahomes Held Without A TD in Win

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was shockingly unable to find the end zone during the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Mahomes completed 24 of 42 attempts for 315 passing yards without a touchdown or interception. He also ran the ball six times for 54 yards on the ground. It was a […]