Hunter Henry Running Sprints

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is running diagonal sprints while wearing a knee brace on Friday just four months removed from surgery on his right ACL. Henry must still sit out the first eight weeks of the season, and even then he's not guaranteed to return right after that. It's a good […]

Travis Benjamin Unlikely To Play

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) did not practice on Friday and is unlikely to play in Week 2 against the Bills. Benjamin missed the entire week of practice and is doubtful to play at this point. He dropped several passes that would have been big plays in Week 1 and remains an […]

Tyrell Williams Goes Full In Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams was a full participant in practice to end the week after tweaking his groin. Williams was a non-factor in Week 1 against the Chiefs as his long-lasting struggles with catching continued. He finished the game with just two catches in five chances and only totaled eight yards on […]

Antonio Gates Is Returning To Form

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was a late addition to the squad, but according to teammates, he's getting back into the swing of it. Gates played 33 snaps in the team's Week 1 game against the Chiefs and snagged a pair of balls thrown his way, but quarterback Philip Rivers said in practice […]

Austin Ekeler Could Have A Big Day In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers alternate running back Austin Ekeler has made his living as a change of pace from starter Melvin Gordon, but he may get to play a more central role against Buffalo in Week 2. LA blew out the Bills last year, and Buffalo looked even worse in Week 1 of this season as […]

Uchenna Nwosu Needs To Step Up

The Los Angeles Chargers defense in Week 2 may hinge on how well rookie Uchenna Nwosu can learn from sophomore Joey Bosa. The Chargers defense struggled to generate any pressure on Patrick Mahomes in Week 1, and they'll get the chance to face another first-time starter in Buffalo when rookie Josh Allen takes the field. […]

Keenan Allen Should Have Huge Game

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is looking down the barrel of a massive opportunity in Week 2. Allen got off to a great start in Week 1 by racking up 108 yards and a touchdown on nine catches, and he's now matched up against a Bills team that got thrashed by the Ravens […]

Melvin Gordon Expected To See Lots Of Work

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon got off to a fast start for 2018, and it should continue rolling in Week 2. Gordon put up an outrageous 166 total yards from scrimmage against the Chiefs, and now he'll get the chance to face a Buffalo team that got demolished by the Ravens in Week […]

Philip Rivers Poised For Huge Week

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers showed he's beck in regular-season form with a strong Week 1 against the Chiefs, and now he's licking his chops for his Week 2 matchup. Rivers will be squaring off in Buffalo against a Bills team that got routed in their season opener and gave up a whopping 47 […]

Stop The Slander - Kareem Hunt is a Weekly Must-Start

Kareem Hunt was one of the main causes for frustration in fantasy football's first week. Don't panic and Stop The Slander! Despite running for less than 50 yards for the eighth time in an 18-game career, and no rush going for more than 15 yards, Hunt has all the characteristics of someone you can trust […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 2): NFL DFS Lineups

Once again there are tons of contests on both major DFS sites. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 2. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, week 1 performances, overall upside/talent levels, opportunity, and other factors such as Vegas odds, home field advantage, and more. There are quite a few great value plays […]

FanPicks NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 2

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 2 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Week 2 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After an intense, high-scoring Week 1 you are probably looking forward to getting some lineups set for Week 2. Week 1 was not only high-scoring but it was also a week which saw a lot of the chalk plays hit, and hit big. It is important to identify what performances were the […]

Travis Benjamin Out Again

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Benjamin is trending in the wrong direction heading into Week 2 against the Bills. The deep threat had just one catch on five targets for one yard in the Week 1 loss to the Chiefs. He's a boom/bust […]

Joey Bosa Not Expected To Need Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who will miss Week 2 against the Bills, is not expected to need surgery on his injured foot, which is a new injury from the one that held him out of the preseason. However, Bosa is week-to-week and seems likely to miss Week 3 against the Rams […]

Joey Bosa Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) is being listed as week-to-week but could be gone for the next couple of weeks, according to head coach Anthony Lynn. Bosa visited with a foot specialist on Wednesday and confirmed the bad news. LA's defense/special teams is still a very strong fantasy play this weekend against […]

Joey Bosa Expected To Be Out For Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who visited with Dr. Robert Anderson on Wednesday, has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and is not expected to play in Week 2 against the Bills. There's a chance he could be out longer as well, according to a source. The Chargers were throttled by the […]

Tyrell Williams Practices In Full

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (groin) practiced in full on Wednesday. Williams will be fine to play in Week 2 against the Bills in a fluffy matchup. The Bills let Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throw all over them in the season opener, so Williams will be a strong fantasy play. He caught just […]

Travis Benjamin, Joey Bosa Not Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) and defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. Benjamin may be in danger of missing Week 2 against the Bills unless he returns to practice later this week. He had only one catch on five targets for one yard in the season opener. Benjamin […]

Melvin Gordon A Strong RB1 In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon racked up 166 all-purpose yards on 24 total touches against the Chiefs in Week 1. He was heavily involved in the passing game, catching nine passes on a team-high 13 targets, which is an incredibly encouraging sign for his fantasy owners going forward. The Chargers spent most of […]

Keenan Allen Poised For Another High-End Outing In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will look to build on an impressive season opener as the team travels to Buffalo for Week 2. After hauling in eight catches on 11 targets for 108 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, Allen's next victim is a Bills defense that appears ill-equipped to deal with […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Some of you who felt immediate satisfaction about your running back situation upon the completion of your drafts, may be experiencing different emotions after their Week 1 performances. While others among you who might have been concerned about your selections at this critical position might be more satisfied with your roster options after this week’s game […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

Mike Williams Trending Up After Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams hauled in five catches for 81 yards in Week 1 against the Chiefs. Despite playing the fewest number of snaps among wide receivers, his six targets trailed only Keenan Allen within the group. During a game in which Travis Benjamin certainly didn't do himself any favors by dropping […]

Philip Rivers With Favorable Week 2 Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers threw for 424 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's fantasy-friendly loss to the Chiefs. He'll look to build on that in a road bout with the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 and should once again have plenty of success. These are the same Bills that just allowed […]

Tyrell Williams (WR, LAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams only caught two passes for eight yards, but consider that one of them was a touchdown and he had another long touchdown grab slip through his fingers. Williams could have put together a big fantasy day […]

Austin Ekeler (RB, LAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While he did generate five touchdowns as a dual-threat back during his 2017 rookie season, Los Angeles Charger Austin Ekeler only averaged 4.6 touches per game, understandably leading to reluctance in adding him. However, the incentive of procuring Ekeler may have expanded beyond […]

Joey Bosa Seeking Second Opinion

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who is out for Week 1 against the Chiefs, will travel to Green Bay to visit with Dr. Robert Anderson on Wednesday for a second opinion on his injured foot. The timing of his visit suggests his status for Week 2 against the Bills in doubt. Sources […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]