NextGen Stats - Week 7: WR/TE Breakdowns and Takeaways

Okay, folks, I'm about to bring you bad news. If you're reading this, it is because you're trying to get an edge over your league mates to beat them this weekend. That means you're here to get informed on what to do and how to tackle your week's most pressing decisions. The bad news: these […]

Is P.J. Walker A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 8? Waiver Wire Outlook

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker has started the last two games for the team since Baker Mayfield (ankle) has been out, and interim head coach Steve Wilks said Walker will remain the starter for Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Any starting quarterback becomes a must-have in two-quarterback or Superflex leagues, but is Walker worth […]

DraftKings NFL DFS: Week 8 Price Analysis & Picks

Hey, RotoBallers! It's Jon Anderson back again to crack the can on week eight DFS! If you're new here, this is not meant to be a definitive "picks" article, but just a first look to point out the best game environments and best projections and value plays. Quite often, by Sunday I'm not on all […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Gus Edwards, D'Onta Foreman, Chuba Hubbard, Rachaad White

After seven weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of fantasy managers have encountered injuries, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a collection of unexpected developments. The […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Cade Otton, Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Greg Dulcich

National Tight End Day was not kind to all tight ends. Cleveland’s David Njoku injured his ankle. New York’s Daniel Bellinger got poked in the eye. Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did not catch a pass. To make matters worse for fantasy managers, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce is on bye this upcoming week and has easily been […]

Week 8 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Almost halfway through the NFL season, we have plenty of data to help us determine the weekly pecking order for kickers. However, projected point totals and weather conditions can always change things, so our Week 8 kicker rankings aim to help fantasy managers sort through all the variables to make the right start-or-sit decision at […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 8 Lightning Round Including Gus Edwards, Isiah Pacheco, Malik Willis, Marquise Goodwin

Night falls on the chaotic Sunday that was Week 8 and we are here with our rapid waiver reaction piece for you. There were plenty of injuries to track, as Amon-Ra St. Brown, DK Metcalf, Mike Williams, Breece Hall, Allen Lazard, David Njoku, Chuba Hubbard, Ryan Tannehill, and more went down. Check RotoBaller often for […]

Should I Pickup Mecole Hardman For Week 8 Fantasy Football? Waiver Wire Outlook

Mecole Hardman has been a valuable, yet inconsistent player for the Chiefs since he was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. There was speculation that he was drafted to replace former Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill, who was battling off-field issues. Hardman is on pace for 529 yards so far, and he's […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances from Week 7

Week 7 of the NFL season had some of the usual suspects back in the RB Top Ten list. The top two backs on the week also went north of 30 points in half-PPR formats. The Bills, Eagles, Rams, and Vikings were on a bye and it was a difficult week for some fantasy managers […]

Dolphins Defense Registers Three Picks In SNF Victory

The Miami Dolphins' defense picked off Kenny Pickett three times during Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jevon Holland, Justin Bethel, and Noah Igbinoghene each registered one turnover. Jaelan Phillips had another strong game, too, amassing 1.5 sacks and eight total tackles. Look for this unit to be a strong streaming option once again in […]

Jason Sanders Makes Key Kicks In Week 7 Win

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders connected on all three of his field-goal attempts against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. His kicks were successful from 24, 42 and 47 yards out. He also made his lone extra-point attempt. Sanders hasn't had the greatest season, but his production in Week 7 put him back on the […]

Mike Gesicki Targeted Seven Times In Win

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in three of seven targets for 27 yards during Sunday night's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just one week removed from a 69-yard, two-score outing, Gesicki came back down to earth. However, his role remained solid; he averaged just 2.4 targets per game over the first five weeks […]

Trent Sherfield Catches Three Passes Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Trent Sherfield hauled in all three of his targets for 44 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. He has emerged as the team's No. 3 receiver, surpassing Cedrick Wilson Jr. and River Cracraft. The 26-year-old doesn't have weekly appeal in most redraft leagues, but he is a solid cheap […]

Tyreek Hill Targeted 13 Times In Sunday Night Win

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill turned 13 targets into seven receptions for 72 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. Despite catching just two touchdowns through seven games, Hill has emerged as one of the most valuable and flashy receivers in fantasy football. He has safely navigated into the weekly must-start tier and […]

Jaylen Waddle Leads Dolphins In Receiving Yards Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle hauled in four of five targets for 88 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. He led his team in receiving yards during the victory. After a brief hiatus from fantasy success, Waddle has returned to the WR2 tier and is a must-start in most leagues going forward. […]

Chase Edmonds Struggles Again On Sunday Night

Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds rushed seven times for just 17 yards on the ground against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. He was unable to haul in either of his two targets. Edmonds' seven touches were actually his highest mark since Week 4, which speaks to his lack of usage in the Miami […]

Raheem Mostert Scores Touchdown In Big Week 7 Outing

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert rushed 14 times for 79 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. He also added plenty of value in the passing game, registering four receptions for 30 yards and one touchdown through the air. When all was said and done, the veteran back surpassed 20 fantasy points (in […]

Tua Tagovailoa Leads Dolphins To Win In Return

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned from injury on Sunday night and completed 21 of 35 passes for 261 yards, one touchdown, and zero touchdowns in the win over Pittsburgh. He also rushed four times for 15 yards on the ground. Not only are the Dolphins clearly a better team with Tagovailoa at the helm, […]

Brandon Jones Ruled Out With Knee Injury Sunday Night

Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (knee) suffered a knee injury on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter and has been ruled out for the rest of the contest. Before leaving the game, the team's leader in tackles had seven tackles (two solo). For the rest of the game, expect Eric Rowe […]

Raheem Mostert Officially Good To Go For Week 7

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) will play on Sunday night versus Pittsburgh. The 30-year-old dealt with a knee issue during the week, forcing him to practice twice in a limited capacity. However, he logged a full session on Friday, so it appeared he was in line to play all along. The 30-year-old has […]

Jaylen Waddle Active Against Pittsburgh

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game versus the Steelers. Waddle was considered questionable heading into this one after practicing in a limited capacity throughout the week. The 23-year-old had a stellar Week 6 showing against the Vikings, finishing with six catches for 129 yards. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 7 Include Isiah Pacheco, Terry McLaurin, Robert Tonyan

Every week, I share some of my favored choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These selections are based on 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 in all formats, plus […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 7 Matchups Analysis (2022)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 7 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Last week was chock full of upsets, an epic rematch between the Chiefs and Bills, a coach getting fired, and several key injuries, all of which resulted in lower overall scoring. There are four new teams on bye […]

Fantasy Football Week 7 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Jared Goff, Courtland Sutton, David Montgomery, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers! The season is starting to ramp up, and it is crucial to make the optimal lineup decisions on a weekly basis. As injuries and bye weeks start to pile up, it is important to start getting some wins under your belt to stay in the thick of the playoff race. […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 7

Welcome to Week 7 of the WR/CB Matchup chart. As the year goes on, the PPGA metric will become more and more predictive. Another important data point to be aware of is the injury report. Defenses missing key secondary pieces are far more susceptible to giving up ceiling games than units that are healthy. Offensive […]

Week 7 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jeff Wilson, Christian McCaffrey, Alec Pierce, Kenyan Drake, DJ Moore, Aaron Jones

Are you ready to rock for Week 7 of the NFL season? We're back at it with our freshly updated Week 7 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of October 22nd. Our goal as always is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key players like Jeff Wilson, Christian […]

Week 7 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Brian Robinson, Tony Pollard, Corey Davis, Garrett Wilson, Chase Claypool, Jerry Jeudy

Welcome to Week 7, the week when the Panthers traded Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers, altering the balance of power around the National Football League. There are also a few players returning from injury, and other important updates to cover, so let's check out our Week 7 fantasy football FLEX rankings, as of October 22nd. […]

Week 7 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, D'Andre Swift, Damien Harris, Saquon Barkley

The season is flying by as we're already on Week 7 in the NFL season. It's bye-week territory now and injuries are starting to pile up, meaning it's more important than ever to stay on top of news and rankings as we approach game time. See below for our updated Week 7 fantasy football running […]

Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jaylen Waddle, CeeDee Lamb, Keenan Allen, Tyler Lockett, Ja'Marr Chase

Here we go again, with another round of our NFL team's fantasy football rankings to help you set some winning lineups in Week 7. With bye weeks hitting hard this week, it will be critical to stay up to date with our updated Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, as of October 22nd. Our […]

Week 7 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Jimmy Garoppolo, Geno Smith

With the bye weeks ramping up, and lots of key players out this week, fantasy football managers will need to make smarter decisions than ever. Who can fantasy managers use to replace superstar quarterbacks such as Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts during their bye in Week 7? We're going to help you sort through it […]