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Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 3)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 3 of the fantasy football season. We have two versions for your listening and/or viewing pleasure below! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio […]
Philip Rivers Makes Rams Defense A Great Play
For his career, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has 167 interceptions. This should make the Los Angeles Rams defense salivate. Cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib have been ballhawks that can take any ball to the house at any time. Their offense should have them playing ahead for the majority of the game. This […]
Greg Zuerlein Out 3-6 Weeks
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) will be sidelined for three to six weeks. It's a blow to the Rams special teams unit, as Zuerlein has one of the strongest legs in the league. Sam Ficken was signed to replace him this week. Zuerlein owners can cut bait and […]
Mark Barron Unlikely To Play In Week 3
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said linebacker Mark Barron (Achilles) is unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Chargers. The middle of the Rams defense remains somewhat of a weakness with Barron out, but their defense/special teams remains a strong fantasy unit moving forward, even against the Chargers this weekend.
Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 3)
After two weeks of the regular season, we can start to figure out which teams are contenders and which ones are pretenders, doomed to pick in the top of the 2019 NFL Draft. There is a common theme with the underperformers so far: poor offensive line play. The Giants, Cardinals, Seahawks all have been awful […]
Week 3 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 2 has wrapped up, and, while some kickers put up some great numbers, others kicked themselves out of a job. Through two weeks, we've seen multiple surprises at the top of the kicker scorers. Players like Chandler Catanzaro and Randy Bullock are making a name for themselves early this season. Heading into Week 3, […]
Robert Woods Leads Team In Targets
Through two games, the Los Angeles Rams leading receiver in yardage is Brandin Cooks. However, the leading receiver in targets is Robert Woods. Woods spends the majority of his time closer to the line of scrimmage, which makes him a frequent read for quarterback Jared Goff. Goff has a good arm, but he lacks the […]
Rams Waive Brandon Allen
The Los Angeles Rams are waiving quarterback Brandon Allen on Tuesday, according to a source. He is a candidate to land on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers, but he was attractive to three teams when the Jaguars let him go last year. Sean Mannion will continue to serve as the main and […]
Week 3 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
After two weeks of game action, anyone who drafted Leonard Fournette, Devonta Freeman, or Joe Mixon has already been confronted with having their early-round pick sidelined due to injury. That has automatically launched the unwanted process of monitoring a situation that is fraught with uncertainty for those of you who own Fournette and Freeman, while […]
Greg Zuerlein To Miss A Few Weeks
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) will be out "at least a few weeks." Zuerlein has one of the strongest legs in the game and kicks for one of the best offenses in the league, so his absence will be felt by the Rams and his fantasy owners. […]
Cooper Kupp Hauls in Six Catches on Sunday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp caught six passes for 63 yards in the 34-0 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday. He was targeted six times and was able to bring in all of them. Both Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods were making plays as well, so Kupp is going to have to share […]
Robert Woods Bounces Back in Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods was quiet in the Week 1 victory over the Raiders. However, Woods picked up the speed against the Cardinals in Week 2. He caught six passes for 81 yards, but did not find the end zone. Woods was targeted nine times and quarterback Jared Goff missed him when […]
Malcolm Brown Plays Well in Fourth Quarter
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown does not see much action normally with Todd Gurley as the lead back. However, Todd Gurley was dealing with cramps and left during the fourth quarter on Sunday. Brown was given all the workload during the fourth quarter. He finished with 12 carries and 46 yards. A fairly […]
Rams Expected To Sign Sam Ficken
The Los Angeles Rams are expected to re-sign kicker Sam Ficken with Greg Zuerlein (groin) injured, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. With Zuerlein out for Week 2, the Rams converted three two-point conversions and had punter Johnny Hekker kick an extra point and a 20-yard field goal. The Rams aren't putting Zuerlein on Injured […]
Jared Goff Impressive In Win Over Cardinals
The Los Angeles Rams defense was elite in a shutout win over the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Jared Goff wasn't too shabby either. He threw for 354 yards with a touchdown with one interception. The Rams offense should be among the best in the NFL, which makes Goff a good option each week. He has three […]
Brandin Cooks Lights It Up In Week 2
The Los Angeles Rams added burner wide receiver Brandin Cooks this offseason in a trade with the New England Patriots. He showed his value in a big way this week against the Arizona Cardinals. He finished with seven catches for 159 yards on nine targets. The Rams offense is centered around three wide receivers and running […]
Todd Gurley Scores Three TDs Before Leaving With Cramps
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley left the game in Week 2 against the Cardinals with some cramping and didn't return in a 34-0 blowout win. He had just 73 total yards on the day and wasn't very effective on the ground (2.2 yards per carry), but he saved his fantasy owners with three […]
Greg Zuerlein Doesn't Play Sunday
Los Angeles Rams place kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) was injured before the Week 2 game against the Cardinals and did not play. The Rams used running back Todd Gurley on two two-point conversions in the first half. Punter Johnny Hekker handled kickoffs and had a 20-yard field goal in the second quarter. It remains unclear […]
Mark Barron Out For Rams
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) is inactive in Week 2 against the Cardinals. Quarterback Brandon Allen and running back John Kelly are healthy scratches for this one. Barron's absence is notable after Raiders tight end Jared Cook torched them in Week 1. That sets Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones up as a sleeper […]
Updated Week 2 PPR Rankings (Top 300)
Welcome to Week 2 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 2 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Marlon Mack, DeSean Jackson, Jermaine Kearse are all active Antonio Callaway is starting today Devante Parker, Ronald Jones are inactive Josh Gordon is out, and is expected to be released/traded […]
Week 2 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns
Welcome to our Week 2 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. Getting off to a good start is imperative in the […]
Week 2 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. I did decently in Week 1, scoring 29th out of ~130 experts, but if I'm going to beat my 9th place finish from […]
Running Back Touch Breakdown - Week 1 Recap
Anytime I start a new project, I’m filled with so much excitement it’s hard not to start just dumping data on Twitter and sharing it with the world. That is how I have felt with this project for several weeks now. One thing I have always loved is collecting data on running backs. I truly […]
Wide Receiver Targets and Snaps - Week 1 Report
After spending months, weeks, and days subtracting the amount of time that remained until the regular season, we have now shifted focus toward adding numbers instead. This applies to the weekly variances in how many opportunities your wide receivers are being allotted, both in terms of their snap count and in how many targets they […]
WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 2)
Were you a bad enough dude to roster Phillip Dorsett against the Houston Texans last week? His smash game (at least for his price point) was a matchup-based play that was highlighted in the Week 1 version of this piece. It panned out extremely well. While Donte Moncrief didn't produce has planned, he did account […]
Mike Thomas Undergoes Groin Procedure
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Mike Thomas (groin) underwent a groin procedure and is out indefinitely, according to head coach Sean McVay. Thomas had only five catches for 93 yards in eight games for the Rams in 2017 and was nowhere near the fantasy radar.
Mark Barron Doubtful For Week 2
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 2 against the Cardinals after missing practice on Friday. He was second on the team with 108 tackles last year and also had four tackles for loss, a sack, three quarterback hits, seven pass breakups and three interceptions. It's one […]
Robert Woods Should Rebound in Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods did not have a memorable Week 1 performance. He caught three passes for 37 yards and was unable to find the end zone. Woods was targeted nine targets, but was only able to haul in three passes. The Cardinals secondary is not strong outside of Patrick Peterson. However, […]
Cooper Kupp Should Have Strong Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to have a fairly strong game against the Cardinals in Week 2. Outside of elite corner Patrick Peterson, the Cardinals do not have a great secondary. Kupp plays out of the slot which should give him plenty of opportunities to see the ball. Brandin Cooks who […]
Brandin Cooks Could Be Shaky Option in Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has a tough matchup against the Arizona Cardinals pass defense in Week 2. The Cardinals have given up the fourth fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season, according to Yahoo. Cooks will also likely be matched up with elite corner Patrick Peterson. There is a good chance […]
