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Cam Akers Could Return In The Playoffs
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (Achilles) could return if the Rams make the playoffs, according to head coach Sean McVay. At this point, the Rams seem like a lock to get into the postseason as they look like a top-3 team in the NFC. Still, McVay made no guarantees that the 2020 second-round […]
Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?
In Week 7 the Cowboys, Bills, Chargers, Vikings, Steelers and Jaguars were all on bye which means the list of top performers from this week may look a little different. Tua Tagovailoa took advantage of a great matchup against the Falcons to finish as QB-1 on the week while Joe Burrow threw for 416 yards […]
Rams Defense Gets Some Takeaways In Week 7
The Los Angeles Rams defense didn't lock things down as well as they did a week ago, but they still were able to turn in a solid outing against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. They held the Lions to 19 points, including just three in the second half. They were also able to make […]
Matt Gay Flawless In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay is rounding into form over the past few weeks, and that continued in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Gay hit all four of his kicking opportunities as he went 2-for-2 on field goals and finished with a solid nine-point game for fantasy lineups. Gay and the Rams have […]
Van Jefferson Finds The End Zone In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson has cemented his role as the third wide receiver in this offense with his performance in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Jefferson caught four of his seven targets for 43 yards and a score, with his touchdown coming in the second quarter when quarterback Matthew Stafford lobbed […]
Tyler Higbee Shows Some Life In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had been quiet in recent weeks, but he showed some life in the Week 7 win over the Detroit Lions. Higbee caught five of his eight targets for 46 yards on the day. He had a couple of balls that were just off that could have given him […]
Robert Woods Plays Well In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods looks like he's finally getting back to his consistent ways after his performance in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Woods caught all six of his targets for 70 yards on the day. Woods finished second on the team in yards, but he was tied for fourth in […]
Cooper Kupp Goes Off In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is well on his way towards the WR1 overall mark this season after his performance in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Kupp caught 10 of his 13 targets for 156 yards and two touchdowns on the day. Kupp's 13 targets were five more than any other Rams […]
Darrell Henderson Jr. Struggles In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. had a great matchup in Week 7, but he couldn't do much against the Detroit Lions. He finished the day with 15 carries for 45 yards to go with three catches for 19 yards on six targets. The Lions defense was playing aggressive up front, and that […]
Matthew Stafford Lights It Up In Week 7
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford probably thought the game was a little closer than he would have liked, but he still came away with a big game against his former team, the Detroit Lions, in Week 7. Stafford finished the day 28 of 41 passing for 334 yards and three touchdowns. Stafford and the […]
Sony Michel Active For Week 7
Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (shoulder) is active for the team's Week 7 contest against the Detroit Lions. Michel has been a clear-cut backup to Darrell Henderson Jr. this season and isn't getting a ton of work, but fantasy managers who are dealing with bye week issues could put Michel in as a […]
Updated Week 7 Tight End Rankings
Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 7 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Darren Waller (Ankle) Has Officially Been Ruled Out Dawson Knox Expected To Miss Three Weeks Rob Gronkowski Won't Play Again in Week 7 Dallas Goedert Activated From […]
Updated Week 7 PPR Rankings (Top 400)
Welcome RotoBallers to Week 7 of the fantasy football season, a week that is filled with all sorts of roster crunch issues. Below you will find our team's updated Week 7 PPR fantasy football rankings. A large amount of byes and injuries are leading to one of the trickiest fantasy football weeks in recent memories. This […]
Updated Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings
Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 7 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: DeVante Parker Is Officially Inactive Sterling Shepard Will Not Play Darius Slayton Expected To Play T.Y. Hilton Officially Ruled Out for Week 7 Tyreek Hill Likely To Play Despite […]
Updated Week 7 Flex Rankings (Top 200)
Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 7 Flex rankings for fantasy football. Choosing the right fantasy football Flex option will be an important factor for many teams in a tricky week filled with byes and injuries. Speaking of which, included below some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings […]
Updated Week 7 Running Back Rankings
Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 7 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Damien Williams Officially Activated (COVID-19) Saquon Barkley Has Been Ruled Out JaMycal Hasty Will Be Available Against Colts Rashaad Penny Could Have Big Role In Week […]
Updated Week 7 Quarterback Rankings
Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 7 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Jimmy Garoppolo Will Return In Week 7 Trey Lance Has Been Ruled Out Russell Wilson Could Return Immediately After IR Stint These rankings are a consensus from […]
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 7 Matchups Analysis
Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 7 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. For those who are not familiar, each week I'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back regularly for any updates on player […]
Key Starters and Tough Calls: Lineup Spotlights for Week 7
Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 7. These selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks […]
Fantasy Football Injury Report - Week 7 Injuries Dashboard
Fantasy Football Injuries Dashboard - Week 7 Injury Updates Anyone who has even the slightest experience with fantasy football is well aware of how impactful injuries can be. In both season-long leagues and in daily fantasy contests, players getting injured is a very significant part of the game. It makes sense, then, to be as […]
Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 7 Lineups
Although we did see some surprising performances (Jaylen Waddle and Donovan Peoples-Jones), Week 6 in fantasy football saw somewhat of a return to normalcy. More of your well-known and upper-echelon players put in solid weeks and brought forth plus production. Whenever we see these types of weeks, it can set fantasy managers' minds at ease […]
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 7
The wide receiver matchup article from last week was a little underwhelming as most of the recommendations underperformed in great spots. On a positive note, Tyreek Hill (WR-12), Brandin Cooks (WR-19) and Ja'Marr Chase (WR-25) each had decent performances. On the downside, D.J. Moore (WR-38) had a whopping 13 targets but only snagged five of them for 73 yards […]
Week 7 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
We talked last week about just trusting good defenses and keeping them in your lineup, just as you would trust a struggling wide receiver or running back who was still getting a good opportunity share. I mentioned that we were beginning to narrow down metrics that supported future defensive production, like pressure rate and quarterback […]
Week 7 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
The Jaguars officially made their first field goal in Week 6 and I think it's important we acknowledge this feat. The season has not been easy for the Jaguars. It's been a grind, ya know? Urban Meyer is such a disaster. In fact, the word "disaster" doesn't even seem to sum it up properly. I […]
Bold Predictions for Week 7
Bold predictions are always meant to be taken with a grain of salt, but ideally, they are not a bunch of takes thrown like you-know-what at a wall with the hope of sticking. These predictions come with backing to make them somewhat substantiated with the obvious caveat that it's playing into a range of outcomes […]
DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 7: Break The Slate
Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! After a (much-needed) family vacation last week, it is great to be back talking NFL DFS with you! Before we dive into the Week 7 DraftKings slate, I'd like to give a huge shoutout of thanks to my good friend Thunder Dan Palyo for covering […]
FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 7 - Daily Fantasy Football
Week 7 began with the short-handed Browns taking on the visiting Broncos. Despite being without Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb, and Kareem Hunt, Cleveland was catapulted to the victory, thanks to the fantastic play of D'Ernest Johnson, who had 146 rushing yards and a touchdown. Week 6 was highlighted by the stellar performance from Derrick Henry. The […]
DraftKings Plays Of The Week - Daily Fantasy Football Advice from a Milly Maker Winner
The day I took home $1.3 million on DraftKings was a dream come true. If you play DFS, you live for that moment! That Sunday, Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, I felt like I had found the holy grail by winning the DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament. It was surreal, exciting and nerve racking, […]
Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 7: Rhamondre Stevenson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and more
Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Dolphins rookie wideout Jaylen Waddle put forth his best outing as a professional, racking up 10 receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. Other top […]
Week 7 Red Zone Alert - Risers and Fallers
It is Week 7 and the red zone risers are starting to differentiate themselves from the red zone fallers. Let's be honest it is exciting when our team/player gets into the red zone, but if he isn't scoring, our fantasy hopes fall. So let's look and see what players are making good on the red […]
