Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

For much of the season, we've seen kickers rarely used on field goal duty, but, in the last couple of weeks, we have seen a large amount of change in that area. Defenses are cashing in on the bad weather to slow opposing offenses down, and that should continue in Week 16. The second round […]

Week 16 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

For the majority of fantasy football leagues around the country, Week 16 is Super Bowl week! It all comes down to this in most head-to-head fantasy leagues. Fifteen weeks of torn ACLs, missed extra points and Arizona Cardinals incompetence has weeded out the terrible fantasy teams and left the playoff-worthy squads to battle it out […]

Week 16 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

It's Championship week in most fantasy football leagues, and a rough week to be streaming quarterbacks at that. Most of the truly terrible defenses are taking on universally owned quarterbacks, which means slim pickings on waivers. Philip Rivers against the Ravens and Jared Goff against the Cardinals are the two highly-owned quarterbacks facing tough matchups […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round

Whether you're approaching your championship game, playing for third place or looking to avoid the sacko, we here at RotoBaller are here to help and get you waiver information as fast (and as accurately) as possible. Consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 16. This column is published early every week and then […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 16)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Todd Gurley Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) is dealing with inflammation and is day-to-day, according to head coach Sean McVay. It's the best possible news for Gurley's owners after he missed a little time in the third quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Eagles. He still had 12 carries for 48 yards and […]

Josh Reynolds Turns In A Solid Week 15 Performance

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds has had a quiet few weeks, but he was able to come back to fantasy relevance in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, which included an increased role with 12 targets, five catches and 70 receiving yards. It wasn't the most efficient day, but it was a good […]

Brandin Cooks Quiet In Week 15

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been inconsistent over the past few weeks, and it continued in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished the night with six catches for 59 yards despite having a solid matchup. His big-play reliance showed itself this week, and he needs to fix that issue moving […]

Robert Woods Turns In A Solid Performance In Week 15

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods continued his solid season in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles when he had seven catches for 74 yards. There has rarely been a week that Woods didn't finish with at least 10 points in PPR scoring formats. He wasn't the best player for the Rams, but he […]

Todd Gurley Finishes Strong In Week 15

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley didn't have his best day on the ground due to the team falling behind big in Week 15. He did show off his dual-threat ability with 10 catches for 76 yards to go along with 12 carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Gurley is the engine that […]

Jared Goff Struggles In Week 15 Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff was one of the best and most consistent quarterbacks for the majority of the year, but he has struggled over the last month, including the team's Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He had 339 yards with two interceptions to go with two carries for 11 yards. For […]

Todd Gurley Injured Sunday Night

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) is questionable to return in the second half on Sunday night against the Eagles. The Rams offense runs through Gurley, so they'd be in trouble if this is a serious injury, as would his fantasy owners. The good news is Gurley had already carried the ball 11 […]

Week 15 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

The Carolina Panthers (6-7) looked like a lock to make their second-straight postseason appearance a little over a month ago, but have since lost five-straight games and now find themselves outside of the club arguing with the bouncer over how they belong on the guest list. But, aren't. Conversely, the New Orleans Saints (11-2) have […]

Updated Week 15 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: James Conner is officially inactive. T.Y. Hilton is officially playing. LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory are both officially out. Josh Lambo is out, Kai Forbath will replace […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 15) - Targets and Avoids

Another Sunday for the dogs. Texans, Patriots, Broncos, Steelers, and Rams all lost outright. The Chiefs and Chargers both narrowly won, but failed to cover. We've had two straight weeks of underdogs winning. Will that trend continue in Week 15? With nearly all participants in survivor pools eliminated, you may not find a need to […]

Week 15 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 15 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 early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 15 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 15 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 for the latest advice. This article […]

Week 15 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Greetings to those of you still in the playoff hunt and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings up on a projector and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). I’m currently sixth in FantasyPros accuracy competition, fighting with the industry sharks, after finishing ninth (out of 130) in 2017. I hope this […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 15

What better way to kickstart your holiday season by winning your fantasy football playoff game or finishing in the money in a DFS contest this weekend? If you want to reach the championship game in your fantasy league and/or hit big in a DFS league to have a little more money to buy that perfect […]

Updated Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams. RB is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL. Each year, running backs drop like flies and many NFL teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay […]

Week 15 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

A weird week this week with two Saturday games. If you are reading this on Saturday then make sure you have those lineups set. Thursday Night Football was incredible but for DFS purposes it has taken away a lot of talent. For season long leagues you may already have a good shot of making your […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers From Week 14

Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. Since you have now advanced even further toward achieving your objective, it […]

Josh Reynolds Has An Intriguing Matchup In Week 15

When Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) was lost for the year with an injury, wide receiver Josh Reynolds stock immediately went on the rise. Against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had what was expected to be his breakout game. He has slumped the last couple of weeks, but he could turn that […]

Robert Woods Will Maintain His Value In Week 15

All season long, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has been a consistent WR2. He has been quarterback Jared Goff's favorite target, and it is likely that will continue this week against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles rank 31st in the NFL in receiving yards allowed, and they have only gotten worse as the […]

Brandin Cooks Has A Great Matchup In Week 15

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks struggled last week like the rest of the offense, but he should be able to fix that in Week 15 in a great matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles secondary has struggled this season due to injuries and other issues. The Rams have been successful in taking […]

Todd Gurley Has A Great Matchup In Week 15

After facing one of the toughest defenses in the NFL in Week 14, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley gets a far easier matchup in Week 15. The Philadelphia Eagles are giving up 4.9 yards per carry this season. Coincidentally, Gurley is averaging 4.9 yards per carry. He also is a great threat out […]

Jared Goff Is Primed For An Improvement In Week 15

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has had a brutal past couple of weeks. Against the Philadelphia Eagles this week, he has a big chance to get rolling again. The Eagles are 30th in the NFL in passing yards allowed this season, and their secondary has been ravaged by injuries. When Goff has played against […]

Disaster Recovery Week 14: Worried About Gurley?

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking […]

Revisiting Alvin Kamara - Can He Help You Win A Championship?

Many fantasy owners of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara were panicking after his dud in Week 5 on Monday night against the Washington Redskins when he had a season-low nine touches (six carries for 24 yards and three catches for 15 yards). That game coincided with the return of Mark Ingram from his […]

John Kelly (RB, LAR) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you added Malcolm Brown as a late-season handcuff to Todd Gurley, you must now pivot to the rookie John Kelly. Brown is on IR, leaving Kelly as the most valuable backup in the league despite not having a single touch all season. He was highly-touted out […]