Marcus Peters Could Miss 2-4 Weeks

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) is believed to have suffered a calf strain in the Week 3 win over the Chargers, and he could miss two to four weeks, according to a source. Initial tests didn't show any structural damage. All things considered, this is good news for the Rams defense in the […]

C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Look, no one is mistaking San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard for Aaron Rodgers or anything, but there are leagues where literally every starting quarterback is rostered. If that’s the type of league you play in, then it’s worth considering Beathard. He did have a couple […]

Tyler Higbee (TE, LAR) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Rams head honcho and offensive mastermind Sean McVay has been about as interested in getting his tight ends involved in the offense as President Trump has been interested in making amends with Hilary Clinton. That said, tight end Tyler Higbee had two receptions […]

Brandin Cooks Solid In Week 3

After putting up 159 yards on seven catches in Week 2, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks came back to Earth a bit in Week 3, as he finished with seven catches for 90 yards. Cooks ranks second on the team in targets behind fellow wideout Robert Woods, and he showed up often in […]

Cooper Kupp Salvages Day With Big Play

Los Angeles Rams second-year wide receiver Cooper Kupp was headed for a mostly quiet day until he broke free for a 53-yard touchdown to salvage his day. Kupp isn't the fastest receiving threat on this team, but he does have the ability to break plays like this. His knack for scoring touchdowns keeps him fantasy […]

Robert Woods Has Huge Line In Week 3

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods led the team in targets through two weeks, and he took full advantage of his target share this week with a monster game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He finished with 10 catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns. While he isn't the big-play threat of fellow wideouts […]

Todd Gurley Continues Strong Season

After an inefficient but high-scoring Week 2, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley had an excellent Week 3. He finished with 105 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries on the ground, while he added five catches for 51 yards. Gurley remains an elite option in all formats, and he is proving to be […]

Jared Goff Goes Big On Sunday

After putting up a lot of yards but no touchdowns last week, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff turned their red-zone trips into scores this week. He finished the day with 354 yards and three touchdowns. If it weren't for an interception in the end zone, his stat line would have been even gaudier. Goff […]

Aqib Talib Leaves Game Against Chargers

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) left the game early with an ankle injury in the Week 3 game against the Chargers. This is potentially troublesome with fellow cornerback Marcus Peters being ruled out of the game earlier with a potentially serious injury. If the Rams lose both of their lockdown cornerbacks, they could […]

Marcus Peters Suffers Calf Injury Sunday

Los Angeles Rams shutdown cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) suffered a calf injury in Week 3 against the Chargers and will not return to the game, according to a source. Peters' injury looked serious enough that it could keep him out of multiple games beyond Sunday, but we'll have to wait and see what tests show. […]

Mark Barron Officially Out Sunday

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) is inactive for Week 3 against the Chargers. Barron was never expected to play this weekend and might have to sit out again in Week 4. He has yet to play this season, but he is an IDP force for his tackling ability when he's active. The Rams […]

Week 3 Start/Sit - Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Two of the league's top offenses will take the field Monday night as the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1-1) make the trip to Tampa to take on the surprisingly prolific Buccaneers (2-0); a statement which I did not see myself making heading into the season. Sure, most people figured this Steelers offense would be high-powered yet again […]

Updated Week 3 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 3 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 3 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Josh Gordon is inactive for the Sunday night game, and Marvin Jones is active. Leonard Fournette is officially out. T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant will function as the team's primary […]

Week 3 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to our Week 3 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 late slate of games, beginning […]

Week 3 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. I'll be examining my […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 3 Fantasy Football Picks

I was wrong. There, now that's out of the way and we can move on to Week 3. See, the point of being an "expert" ranker, analyst, writer, editor, yadda yadda is that you are professing your knowledge and dedication to a topic in order to help others. As much as I enjoying writing and […]

Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 2 Report

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]

Air Yards Analysis - Risers for Week 4

The 'Air-Yards' metric is an extremely useful tool when analyzing how wide receivers are used. The concept was created by then-RotoViz contributor Josh Hermsmeyer, who has since launched his own website, AirYards.com. The majority of the data I discuss in this article was originally produced there, and I strongly encourage you to check out the […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 3

Forget about the busts and booms everyone in fantasy football knows about! What about those busts and booms flying under the radar? There are a plethora of players who fit the under-the-radar profile this week. It is still early enough in the season where certain players are not getting the pub (negatively or positively) they […]

Week 3 Consistency Reports - All Positions

Assessing consistency after two weeks of the season is always tough but in a 16-game season we have already seen an eighth of it. Therefore, looking at how players have started the season is still useful. It may not be a predictor of long-term fantasy consistency but it does give us an impression of who […]

Brandin Cooks Looking To Establish Deep Connection

Los Angeles Rams wideout Brandin Cooks has always been a deep-ball threat with the ability to score from anywhere. He is looking to establish more of a deep-ball connection with quarterback Jared Goff. Cooks has the speed to run by most defenders, but he and Goff need to work on their chemistry on those long […]

Mark Barron Doubtful For Week 3

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) did not practice all week and is doubtful for Week 3 against the Chargers. Barron has yet to play this year but will attempt to make it back in time for Week 4. Without him in the middle it makes the Rams weak, but they more than make […]

Disaster Recovery Week 2: Not My DJ

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 at all […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 3 NFL Start/Sit With Joe Pisapia

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pisapia to share their thoughts on Week 2 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 3. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

NFL DFS Week 3: DraftKings Power Pivots

Hi fantasy football friends! Thanks for checking out Power Pivots, where we discuss some great alternative DraftKings options to players that we expect to carry high ownership. I hope you caught last week's article because our highlighted pivots were spot-on. While we fell a little short on our D/ST pick, every position player that we […]

Robert Woods Expected to be Productive in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods has seen nine targets in each of the first two weeks of the regular season. It appears that adding wide receiver Brandin Cooks over the offseason has not hurt the value of Woods. He'll go up against a Chargers defense that has allowed 250 passing yards over the […]

Cooper Kupp Has Solid Matchup in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has caught at least five passes for over 50 yards in the first two games of the season. Kupp has maintained fantasy value despite wide receiver Brandin Cooks joining the team over the offseason. Kupp should be in line for a solid game against the Chargers in Week […]

Brandin Cooks Should Be Busy in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has caught at least five passes for over 80 yards or more in the first two games of the season. Cooks should continue to be busy during Week 3 against the Chargers. In Week 1, the Chargers gave up 169 yards and two touchdowns to Tyreek Hill. That […]

Todd Gurley Should be Heavily Involved in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has seen at least 19-20 carries during each of the first two weeks. Much like last season, the Rams lean heavily on Gurley and the ability to run the ball. Gurley should continue to see the ball in Week 3 against a Chargers defense that does not defend […]

Jared Goff Should Excel in Week 3

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has put together two respectable performances through the first two weeks of the regular season. He now heads into a contest against a Chargers defense that's allowed 2.5 passing touchdowns per contest. The Chargers are also without Joey Bosa, so that just adds insult to injury. Goff is averaging […]