Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 5: Matthew Stafford, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Jahan Dotson

Week 5 of the fantasy football season is underway and despite a limited set of data, it is okay to consider benching players with name value. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, especially earlier in the season. When injuries, tough matchups, and/or questionable team situations […]

Buy Low, Sell High - Fantasy Football Trades Advice for Breece Hall, Chris Olave, Alexander Mattison and More

The fantasy football season has been a wild ride so far, and things will only get crazier as the season goes on. The Cowboys D/ST is currently ranked 21st overall and has scored more fantasy points (80) in PPR formats than Bijan Robinson (70.2), Amon-Ra St. Brown (69.5) Tony Pollard (66.2), CeeDee Lamb (62), and […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 5: Zach Wilson, Kyren Williams, Breece Hall, Michael Pittman Jr., Zach Ertz

Week 5 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Zach Wilson, Kyren Williams, Breece Hall, Michael Pittman Jr., and Zach Ertz. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Michael Pittman, Calvin Ridley, Romeo Doubs, Michael Wilson

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Week 5 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Daniel Carlson, Brandon Aubrey, Brett Maher, Riley Patterson, Ka'imi Fairbairn

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Week 5 is officially here, and the Bucs, Chargers, Seahawks, and Browns are on the bye. We are back with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football kicker rankings as of October 7th for fantasy leagues that still use kickers. We are here to help you set those […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 5: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

First-year players of all positions have been making quality contributions for fantasy managers already. Texans QB C.J. Stroud and Colts passer Anthony Richardson have both put forth great stat lines, as has current TE2 Sam LaPorta of Detroit. Miami's De'Von Achane and Atlanta's Bijan Robinson have also starred, with both currently ranking as top-six running […]

NFL Player Props: Bets for Week 5 - Prop Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving, Passing Yards

Week 5 of the NFL season is here, and you can truly never predict this league. One week after scoring 70 points, the Miami Dolphins put up just 20. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears looked like the best team in the league for three quarters before melting down in an epic fashion. Games are never final, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 5 Updates for Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Kyren Williams, Aaron Jones

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 5, as of October 7. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 5, including Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Kyren Williams, and Aaron Jones. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and […]

Rams D/ST In For A Tough Battle

The Los Angeles Rams' defense has impressed through their first four games of the season. However, they have a difficult Week 5 matchup against the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles are averaging almost 30 points and 400 total yards of offense per game. The Rams' defense has racked […]

Brett Maher Continues To Be A Top Option

Los Angeles Rams kicker Brett Maher is the No. 2 overall kicker through the first four weeks. Maher has attempted more field goals than any other kicker this season. The 33-year-old has made 12 of 16 field-goal attempts and is 8-for-8 on extra-point tries. The Rams have proved to consistently be able to get down […]

Tutu Atwell A Low-End Flex Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell has exceeded all expectations with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out. Atwell has been an integral part of the team's offense but his usage could significantly drop with Kupp back in the lineup. However, the team is now facing a Philadelphia Eagles defense that has struggled against the pass this […]

Puka Nacua A High-End WR2 In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has taken the entire league and fantasy world by storm in his first season. The 5th-round rookie is the overall WR5 in half-PPR and has proven to be a reliable every-week start. However, All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is back and will undoubtedly command a bulk of […]

Ronnie Rivers A Dart Throw In Deep Leagues

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers was mixed into the rotation in the team's Week 4 win against the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year back proved to be reliable with his play in preseason this year. Rivers got real playing time in Week 4, as he carried the ball nine times for 47 yards and […]

Matthew Stafford A Mid-Range QB1 In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has the most pass attempts in the entire league through the first four weeks. He now faces the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, who allowed the fifth-most pass yards through the first four games, along with the third-most pass TDs. Stafford will have his All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp […]

Chiefs vs. Vikings: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Travis Kelce, Kirk Cousins, Alexander Mattison, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson

Welcome to our Chiefs vs. Vikings fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings Spread: Chiefs -3.5 Implied Total: Chiefs (28) vs. […]

Eagles vs. Rams: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jalen Hurts, D'Andre Swift, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua

Welcome to our Eagles vs. Rams fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams Spread: Eagles -4.0 Implied Total: Eagles (26.75) vs. […]

Giants vs. Dolphins: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley

Welcome to our Giants vs. Dolphins fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   New York Giants at Miami Dolphins Spread: Dolphins -12.5 Implied Total: Giants (17.5) vs. […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're looking at the […]

Kyren Williams Good To Go For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (hip) was able to practice in full on Friday and was removed from the final Week 5 injury report. He will be active this Sunday against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a hip contusion in the Week 4 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Williams has been […]

Cooper Kupp Not Expected To Be On Snap Count

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he doesn't expect wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) to be limited or on a snap count in his season debut in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but McVay also said the team will "see how it goes." "Once he gets going, you want to be smart […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 5 (Friday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tee Higgins, more

Four weeks of NFL football are in the books, meaning a few key fantasy studs are eligible to return from Injured Reserve and the PUP list.  Our injury updates and reports for Week 5 as of Friday, October 6, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key guys around the league. As always, some […]

Cooper Kupp Will Make Season Debut Against Philly

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) will make his season debut this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Kupp returned to full practices this week after missing the first four games while being on Injured Reserve. The Rams will likely officially activate him from IR […]

Sleeper.com NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 5 Early Slate

We are back with prop picks from Sleeper. On Thursday night football and last week, we held our 50% hit rate, making our total record through two weeks 6-6. In light of the MLB playoffs, if we can manage to hit above 500 I’d be very happy. I’m hoping we can find some gems in […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, barring any setbacks, according to sources. The Rams are being cautious with their star wideout, though, keeping him on a count at practice. However, Kupp reportedly feels good enough to extend for the football […]

Week 5 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 5 of the NFL Season! Each week, I'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. We are officially now using 2023 […]

Ben Skowronek Practices On Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (Achilles) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. This is good news after Skowronek was limited during Wednesday's session. The 26-year-old suffered an Achilles injury in Week 3, but played in Week 4. The third-year wideout has only been targeted four times through the first four games this […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 5 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include C.J. Stroud, Alvin Kamara, Puka Nacua, Travis Kelce

As we enter Week 5, only the Eagles and 49ers remain undefeated. With that in mind, it's no surprise that these clubs have featured some of the top DFS performers throughout the first four games, specifically Christian McCaffrey, Jalen Hurts, Brandon Aiyuk, and A.J. Brown. On the other hand, guys like Sam LaPorta, Nico Collins, […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 4

Week 4 came and went with some quarterbacks getting their groove back while others continued to struggle. Patrick Mahomes overcame a shaky performance to perform in the clutch, while Joe Burrow and the Bengals continued to crash and burn offensively. Typical bottomfeeders in these rankings showed promise, as Zach Wilson flashed for maybe the first […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 5 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo Including Bryce Young, De'Von Achane, Garrett Wilson, More

Welcome to the Week 5 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit. […]

Cooper Kupp Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. All signs are pointing to Kupp being officially activated from Injured Reserve before the team's Week 5 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 30-year-old has looked much better in practice this week after missing […]