Hot Take NFL Podcast: Week 3 Waiver Wire and Risers/Fallers

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni share their thoughts on Week 2 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 3. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

Week 3 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 2 has wrapped up, and, while some kickers put up some great numbers, others kicked themselves out of a job. Through two weeks, we've seen multiple surprises at the top of the kicker scorers. Players like Chandler Catanzaro and Randy Bullock are making a name for themselves early this season. Heading into Week 3, […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 3 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous Waiver Wire pickups list, we now present suggested percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). Below you will find our FAAB auction bidding recommendations for those playing in FAAB waiver wire leagues. As a caveat, these prices do not by any means […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Up is down, black is white, cats and dogs are living together. Ryan Fitzpatrick is the best QB in football (OK, behind Pat Mahomes) and Blake Bortles doubled Aaron Rodgers in fantasy points this week. Also, Joe Mixon, Devonta Freeman, and Leonard Fournette are sidelined by injuries while Le'Veon Bell continues to sideline himself. Also, […]

Melvin Gordon An Elite Week 3 Option Despite Tough Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has hauled in 15 of his 20 targets for 140 yards through the first two weeks of 2018, putting him on pace to shatter his career highs in all three categories. While it may be a bit early to expect him to continue averaging 10 targets for a […]

Week 3 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

After two weeks of game action, anyone who drafted Leonard Fournette, Devonta Freeman, or Joe Mixon has already been confronted with having their early-round pick sidelined due to injury. That has automatically launched the unwanted process of monitoring a situation that is fraught with uncertainty for those of you who own Fournette and Freeman, while […]

Week 3 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We had another wild and woolly week of action in the NFL, and some big quarterback performances from unlikely sources once again in Week 2. Many owners prefer to set and forget at quarterback, but for those of us that like to play the streaming game we've got to be on top of matchups every […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 3 Lightning Round

There's always some degree of insanity at the outset of a new football season, but 2018 feels like quite the beast in this regard. We've got players being thrust into the spotlight due to injuries and sheer force of will -- some are new names, some very familiar -- but how can you keep up […]

Philip Rivers Faces Tough Test In Week 3

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has taken advantage of some inferior defenses early in the season, racking up 680 yards and six touchdowns through two contests. He'll graduate to a much more formidable challenge in Week 3, however, as the Chargers are set to take on their crosstown rival Rams. The Rams have yet […]

Austin Ekeler (RB, LAC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The elusive Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was included with last week’s recommendations, and his ownership percentage has risen by 23% since that time. Still, even though Ekeler provides stand-alone value, and the potential for high-quality production if incumbent Melvin Gordon is forced to […]

Tyrell Williams Becoming A Bit Of An Afterthought

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams had a ho-hum game against the Bills on Sunday as he snagged all three passes thrown his way for just 48 yards and no scores. Williams hasn't become a bad receiver, but he's quickly becoming an afterthought on LA's offense due to the heaping pile of weapons that […]

Keenan Allen Leads Team In Targets In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen led the squad in targets in their win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Allen was targeted eight times and hauled in six passes for 67 yards on the day, but he wasn't able to find the promised land with any of them as the team turned to […]

Mike Williams Shows Off In Limited Use

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams may not be a household name yet, but his limited appearances make it look like it's just a matter of time. Williams snagged his first career touchdown this week in Buffalo, and it was a beauty that required a perfect throw, a leaping grab, and the strength to […]

Austin Ekeler Sets Career High In Rushing Yards

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was tasked with keeping the Chargers in the lead in the second half of the team's Week 2 game in Buffalo, and he did so with ease. Ekeler carried the ball 11 times for 77 yards, posting another sky-high YPC that reminds fans that LA's rushing game is […]

Philip Rivers Dominates Buffalo

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers completed 85% of his passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 2 win over Buffalo. Rivers tossed a pair of touchdowns in the first half to talented running back Melvin Gordon and a third to second-year wideout Mike Williams to put the game away. Rivers showed […]

Melvin Gordon Carries The Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was one of the stars of the fantasy world on Sunday as he found the end zone three times in LA's win over the Bills. Gordon's yardage total wasn't terribly impressive as he only racked up 28 on the ground and 38 through the air, but his ability […]

Joey Bosa Expected To Be Out Until October

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) is expected to be out until sometime in October, according to sources. He has been rehabbing his foot with the hope that the swelling goes down and the foot stabilizes. However, if it doesn't, surgery hasn't been ruled out. It's a huge loss for the Chargers for […]

Travis Benjamin Not Playing Against Bills

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) is inactive in Week 2 against the Bills. Benjamin was a game-time decision for this one, but he won't suit up. His absence is good news for Tyrell Williams and Mike Williams in a great matchup against a Buffalo defense that got smoked by the Ravens in […]

Updated Week 2 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 2 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 2 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Marlon Mack, DeSean Jackson, Jermaine Kearse are all active Antonio Callaway is starting today Devante Parker, Ronald Jones are inactive Josh Gordon is out, and is expected to be released/traded […]

Week 2 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns

Welcome to our Week 2 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. Getting off to a good start is imperative in the […]

Week 2 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. I did decently in Week 1, scoring 29th out of ~130 experts, but if I'm going to beat my 9th place finish from […]

Week 2 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

I tend to abide by a pretty simple rule when it comes to drafting players; unless something is unexpectedly wrong with them, I don't make a lot of shifts between Weeks 1 and 2 (or through Week 3, for that matter.) If you drafted Mike Williams and he didn't get as much target share as […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 2 Fantasy Football Picks

I'm an introspective type of fellow, so in preparation for this season's first edition of Heroes and Zeroes (don't look for Week 1, it's in the clouds somewhere along with the missing episode of South Park), I decided to look back at some of last season's articles when I stumbled across this intro to a […]

Running Back Touch Breakdown - Week 1 Recap

Anytime I start a new project, I’m filled with so much excitement it’s hard not to start just dumping data on Twitter and sharing it with the world. That is how I have felt with this project for several weeks now. One thing I have always loved is collecting data on running backs. I truly […]

Wide Receiver Targets and Snaps - Week 1 Report

After spending months, weeks, and days subtracting the amount of time that remained until the regular season, we have now shifted focus toward adding numbers instead. This applies to the weekly variances in how many opportunities your wide receivers are being allotted, both in terms of their snap count and in how many targets they […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 2)

Were you a bad enough dude to roster Phillip Dorsett against the Houston Texans last week? His smash game (at least for his price point) was a matchup-based play that was highlighted in the Week 1 version of this piece. It panned out extremely well. While Donte Moncrief didn't produce has planned, he did account […]

Week 2 Consistency Report

Finding consistency in fantasy sports is hugely important if you want to have a shot at winning your leagues. Players with high variability week-to-week have their purpose, but if you rely too much on them you are going to find yourself frustrated some weeks. If fantasy football had roto style leagues like baseball, or you […]

Joey Bosa Wearing A Cast

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) was seen wearing a cast on his injured left foot on Friday. Bosa is out for Week 2 against the Bills and is being listed as week-to-week moving forward. There is no timetable for his return to practice or games, which is terrible news for this defense. […]

Mike Williams Battling Up Depth Chart

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is certainly putting the pressure on the other wide receivers on the LA roster. After a spectacular preseason that featured highlight reel catches that made everyone remember why he was taken in the first round, Williams showed in Week 1 that he's ready for the big time. That's […]

Travis Benjamin May Play Against Buffalo

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin hasn't seen the field all week, but he may be active on Sunday, according to head coach Anthony Lynn. Benjamin has been sidelined with a foot injury and is officially listed as questionable, but Lynn told reporters on Friday that he is very optimistic […]