Keenan Allen Likely To Suit Up Against Niners

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (knee/tooth) will likely play against the 49ers on Sunday. After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, the veteran receiver got in some work on Friday in a limited capacity. However, even if he does play, he could see a reduced role in a game that is anticipated to […]

Week 4 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 4 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]

Week 4 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

If you've read any of the prior iterations of Defense Streamers and Starts, first of all, thank you. Secondly, you might've noticed "by Leonard Francis II" and thought, "Who the hell is Leonard Francis II? And, more importantly, where's Bill?!" Well, Bill is out this week, so I'm stepping in to lead you to the […]

Week 4 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. My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. I'll be examining my […]

Week 4 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

We are officially in the BYE week zone. Yes, three weeks in, we're reminded that the NFL tends to structure it's BYE weeks somewhat unevenly, and just as harshly, we've probably built our teams unevenly as well. Almost every fantasy platform you use to draft shows you what the BYE week is for every player, […]

Inside the Tent - Week 4 NFL Injury Insight

Thankfully, Week 3 didn't have a great number of fantasy-relevant injuries. It did have some awesome twists and turns though with the Browns getting their first win since Christmas Eve 2016, the Bills defeating the Vikings out of nowhere, and the Patriots losing their second game in a row. We got some updates about some […]

Week 4 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Well, last week's bust broke the trend of having a quarterback totally destroy my thinking, as Philip Rivers ended up being very good but not, like, astronomically so like when I predicted a Week 1 bust by Patrick Mahomes and a Week 2 bust by Ryan Fitzpatrick. Anyway, y'all -- it's already Week 4. For […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown: Week 4 Preview

We are about to have some big changes at running back heading into Week 4. While some rookie running backs have disappointed this season, we are seeing others starting to climb to the top of their team’s depth chart. Other teams are faced with injuries that have pushed backups into starting roles as well. As […]

Week 4 Consistency Reports - All Positions

Three weeks may still seem too early to be assessing consistency but if you look at the tables below you can see that already the best fantasy options are beginning to rise to the top. We can already see just how inconsistent tight ends and to some extent running backs are compared to wide receivers […]

Week 4 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS

Hello RotoBaller football family! Welcome back to Power Pivots, where we discuss some alternative player options for use in DraftKings tournaments. As we saw last week, chalk plays don't always work. Popular options like Julio Jones, Corey Clement, and Eric Ebron had underwhelming performances, while lesser-known options Tyler Boyd and Calvin Ridley had huge weeks. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 4): NFL DFS Lineups

Now is the time to start really cashing in on DFS games. Three weeks is enough of a sample size for us to have a feel about offenses and defenses alike. We know which teams can be attacked which way and which players are likely to be doing the attacking. There are a number of […]

Tyrell Williams With A Chance To Break Out

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams posted a 1,000 yard season two years ago, but he's barely able to get a look nowadays. Williams has only caught seven passes this season, and he's quickly gone from possible star to camp body. Sunday's game against San Francisco may be his chance to remind everyone of […]

Keenan Allen Returns To Practice On Friday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice on Friday after sitting out the rest of the week due to a combination of a knee and tooth injury. Allen leads the team in receptions and yards this season, but with the Chargers facing a San Francisco team that just lost their starting quarterback […]

Mike Williams Poised For Huge Game

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has shown flashes of his future superstardom over the last couple games, but he's just getting started. After hauling in a pair of touchdowns against a Rams defense that was considered above-average, Williams will get to face a San Francisco secondary that has been a sieve so far […]

Austin Ekeler Should Still Shine As Change-Of-Pace Back

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler continues to stand out as an incredible talent who happens to be in a situation that prevents him from being the starter. However, he has taken to his second-fiddle role, and owners can expect that he'll likely get the chance to show off again on Sunday against San […]

Melvin Gordon Likely To Shoulder Large Load

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will likely be carrying a big load on Sunday against the 49ers, especially if star wide receiver Keenan Allen is out. Gordon has continued to rack up the scores this season as he's already got four touchdowns in the team's first three games. He's well on his way […]

Keenan Allen Remains Questionable

Los Angeles Chargers leading wide receiver Keenan Allen remains questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco after he did not practice on Thursday. Allen is sidelined with an ongoing knee issue as well as a tooth problem. Allen currently leads the team in receiving yards with 219 on 17 receptions, but youngster Mike Williams is […]

Philip Rivers A Must-Start In Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has looked every bit the part of a top-five fantasy quarterback through three weeks. At his current clip, he's on pace for 43 touchdowns and over 4,800 passing yards, both of which would become new career highs. After putting up strong numbers against a stifling Rams defense in Week […]

Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 3 Report

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]

Travis Benjamin Gets In Limited Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Benjamin has been close to playing each of the last two weeks, but he wound up being inactive both times. With second-year wideout Mike Williams scoring two times last week and essentially becoming the No. 2 behind Keenan Allen, Benjamin won't […]

Keenan Allen Does Not Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. There's nothing to convince us that this is a serious injury, but we'll have to keep an eye on Allen's practice status the rest of the week. If Allen does play as we would expect, he'll be a strong WR1 choice against […]

Joey Bosa To Be Out Until At Least Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) said that he will likely be out at least until the team's bye week, which is in Week 8. He had his cast removed this week and is now in a protective boot, but there remains instability in the tendon of his bruised left foot. Bosa's absence […]

Mike Williams (WR, LAC) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams came into the 2018 campaign looking to make amends for a disappointing rookie season. So far, so good. The 2017 No. 7 overall selection missed the first six games last season as he battled back and […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 4 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous Waiver Wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 4 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

If you are a Jordan Reed owner, you probably need a tight end this week. Washington is one of the first two teams (along with Carolina) on bye this season, so the Reed owners out there are going to have to scour their league’s waiver wire this week for a replacement if they chose not […]

Week 4 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 3 is over, and it was full of upsets. With those upsets, came several surprising kicker performances. Players like Ryan Succop and Stephen Hauschka were among the week's top scorers. Fantasy football is unpredictable, and that is ever true for the ranks of kickers. Week 4 has some matchups that aren't so fantasy friendly […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 4 Lightning Round

The first month of football is usually quite the wild ride with newcomers and old friends forcing us to reassess our rosters. Week 3 was no stranger to injuries and some standout performances, so how can you keep up with it all? In the interest of getting you the most timely information, consider this our waiver […]

Justin Jackson Added To Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers signed rookie running back Justin Jackson to the active roster from the practice squad and waived running back Detrez Newsome in a corresponding move. Jackson was a seventh-round pick and will back up Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler. Jackson won't have any immediate fantasy value.

Austin Ekeler Continues To Be Explosive

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler posted another incredible, yet limited, performance on Sunday. Ekeler saw limited carries as Melvin Gordon's backup once again, but as is standard, he posted a ridiculous YPC and blew plays wide open. Ekeler finished the day with just four carries for 47 yards and a long of 32 […]

Melvin Gordon Runs Wild Against LA

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon got right back on the horse against the Rams on Sunday, tallying up 80 rushing yards and a touchdown in the losing effort. Gordon continues to have a nose for the end zone as he racked up his fourth TD of the season, and his runs included some […]