Malcolm Brown Undergoes Surgery

Los Angeles Rams backup running back Malcolm Brown (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery on Monday after injuring himself in Week 13 against the Lions. With Brown likely to miss at least the Week 14 game against the Bears, Justin Davis and rookie John Kelly will serve as Todd Gurley's backups.

Fantasy Playoffs Targets, Avoids - Playing the Schedule

Week 14 is here. With that, comes the fantasy football playoffs that we all live for when we start doing the first bit of research each season. As the year has gone on, we've seen players, such as running backs Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams and Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants, […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

The picture is pretty clear for fantasy owners seeking help on the waiver wire. All the good quarterbacks are gone, the tight end outlook is bleak at best, there are a ton of wide receivers who could pop in a given week, and one RB (in Pittsburgh) stands clearly above the rest in a group […]

Week 14 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 14 is upon us, and the fantasy regular season is over. The playoffs are what we have spent the past few months or even longer researching for, and the decisions we make right now matter more than any we have made to this point. Every team is scrapping for position, and, with weather issues […]

Week 14 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

This could be the last week millions of fantasy football players will have to worry about which tight end they will be using. Week 14 is the final week of the regular season in many fantasy football leagues, so if you have been rotating journeymen and has-beens in and out of the tight end spot […]

Week 14 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

We're at the point in the season where, barring injury, most fantasy owners that are still alive have their playoff quarterback set in stone. If that's not the case for you, then this article will offer some options that are good for both the upcoming Week 14 games and for the fantasy playoffs. Tough matchups […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Welcome to this quick waiver overview as we head towards those fantasy playoffs. Congratulations to those of you who are already in, those with byes looking forward to Week 15, as well as those with leagues that continue the regular season through Week 14. We here at RotoBaller are here to help and get you […]

Leaving the Pack Behind

R-E-L-A-X was the soundbite from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2014 when the Packers started badly in their season, but in Green Bay now he has to be thinking that was a warm distant memory. Since that season there has been a huge amount of upheaval, and that is reflected in the fantasy output of Green […]

Brandin Cooks Quiet In Team's Week 13 Win

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks had a modest performance in Week 13. He finished with four catches for 62 yards, which is below the lofty expectations that have been set for the speedy wideout. He was shadowed all game by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay, who is one of the better corners that […]

Robert Woods Catches A Touchdown In Week 13

In a game that saw Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff struggle, wide receiver Robert Woods was able to finish off a solid game thanks to a second-quarter touchdown. He finished with five catches for 67 yards and a touchdown, along with two catches for 11 yards. As he has for much of the season, […]

Todd Gurley Eats Well in Week 13

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley had a quiet performance in Week 11 due to an ankle injury, but he bounced back in a big way in Week 13. He finished out the team's win with 23 carries for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He also showed his hands with three catches for 33 […]

Jared Goff Struggles In Week 13

After looking like a borderline QB1 for much of the season, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff struggled mightily in Week 13. He finished the team's 30-16 win over the Detroit Lions 17 of 33 for 207 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Goff seemed to lack the same touch and velocity that we […]

Aqib Talib Is Active

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle), who was taken off Injured Reserve this week, is active in Week 13 against the Lions. Talib will play but could have his snaps limited, as he hasn't played since late September. Talib's return, however, is bad news for Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay and quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Updated Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Stefon Diggs will be a game-time decision. Marlon Mack is good to go for Week 13. Keke Coutee will be inactive for this week. Alex Collins has […]

Week 13 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 13 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 13 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 13 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 13 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Hello and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings in the spotlight and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). I'm currently ninth overall out of 130 rankers on FantasyPros after finishing ninth for the 2017 season, so I'd like to think I've earned some street cred here. #Consistency. You take the […]

Week 13 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

Week 13 is here with a bang! We are past all the byes and we are back to just having the one game on a Thursday. Unfortunately the Saints high flying offense was somewhat lost to the week against a very good Dallas defense. The good news is that other high flying offenses in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 13): NFL DFS Lineups

We once again have a quality Sunday slate to look at in Week 13. Unfortunately, we do lose the New Orleans Saints from the slate but with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams back we receive a big boost in talent. In addition, we have some questionable pass defenses facing each other in […]

DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS Week 13

What's up RotoBallers? Welcome to Power Pivots, where we are always in search of players that might go overlooked in DraftKings tournaments. It's a bittersweet feeling to say we are gearing up for Week 13 of the NFL season. When we click into the "teen" weeks, it's a stark reminder that the season is heading […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers from Week 12

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. The most important matchups of your season are about to unfold, and it is critical for you to utilize the tools that you have available. This will help you maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of […]

Week 13 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! Here we are, on the eve of the season-long league fantasy playoffs with the all-important Week 13 slate set to make and break the playoff aspirations of many a fantasy gamer. With the byes and Thanksgiving games out of the way, we finally have all 32 NFL teams in action. One of […]

Aqib Talib Officially Activated From IR

The Los Angeles Rams officially activated cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Friday, which is an indication he'll make his return in Week 13 against the Lions. Talib hasn't played since injuring his ankle on Sept. 23, so he should be expected to be limited if he's active this Sunday. Still, Talib's veteran […]

Worrying About James Conner? Possible Pivot Plays

James Conner is having a great season by any metric you want to use. Not just a great season for a backup running back who unexpectedly inherited a starting role, but a great season even in comparison to the player he has replaced this season in Pittsburgh, Le'Veon Bell. The concern here is not how […]

Todd Gurley Is Fine

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Todd Gurley (ankle) had a great practice on Wednesday. The team expects him to be his normal self in Week 13 against the Lions. Gurley tweaked his ankle in the Week 11 shootout win over the Chiefs, but he had the bye week to […]

Aqib Talib Expected To Return Against Detroit

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team expects cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) to return in Week 13 against the Lions. He looked good in practice on Wednesday, but it's still to be determined how much he will actually play on Sunday. Even if Talib plays limited snaps, this is a big boost […]

Josh Reynolds is Difficult to Trust

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds had a solid game in place of Cooper Kupp (knee) in Week 11. Reynolds caught six of his eight targets for 80 yards and a touchdown. Kupp is done for the year, so Reynolds will slide into his spot on the depth chart. However, Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, […]

Robert Woods Should Remain Reliable Versus Detroit

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has been one of the more reliable wide receivers this season. He's posted 70-89 yards in each of the last five games. He should continue his strong campaign versus the Lions in Week 13. Detroit has allowed four different receivers to reach 97 yards or more over their […]

Brandin Cooks is An Elite Option in Week 13

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has finished with over 100 receiving yards in each of the last three contests. He's caught at least six passes in all those games and is one of the better fantasy receivers at the moment. He's heading into a matchup against the Lions defense that struggles heavily against […]