Analyzing Weekly Volatility: 2019 NFL Season Review

When it comes to handling a fantasy football team there isn't a single approach to win the weekend or the season. In fact, much of it depends on your personality and how able or willing you are to deal with risks. You can be a completely risk-averse player, opting for the safest plays every time, […]

How the 2019 NFL Season Screwed (Most of) Us Over

The sun has set on the 2019 fantasy football season and I'm glad it's all over. Don't get me wrong, I love football and have been a fan going on 35 years now, 28 of which I've played fantasy. I spend sunrise to sundown each Sunday watching, analyzing, and agonizing over a multitude of statistics, […]

Olabisi Johnson Has Three Catches In Defeat

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Week 17's 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears. Johnson definitely received an increased role with Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs sidelined, but he was unable to make much of an impact as Sean Mannion struggled to find receivers downfield and […]

Dan Bailey Is Perfect Again In Loss

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey hit all four of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point attempt in Week 17's 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears. Bailey hit from 34, 37, 38, and 39 yards to boost his season field goal percentage rate over 93%. Bailey was given plenty of chances with Sean […]

Mike Boone Explodes In Week 17

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone carried 17 times for 148 yards and a touchdown in Week 17's narrow loss to the Chicago Bears. He added two catches for 12 yards. Boone got another start and certainly made the most of his opportunity after falling flat and getting benched in Week 16. Boone was also […]

Sean Mannion Unspectacular In Defeat

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion was 12-for-21 passing for 126 yards and two interceptions in a 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Mannion, making his second career start, wasn't asked to do much as the Vikings employed a run-heavy scheme with Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah. His two interceptions, subpar completion rate, […]

Alexander Mattison Inactive, Kirk Cousins Active

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is inactive for Week 17 against the Bears. Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be active for the start of the game. With both Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Mattison out, it should be Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah sharing the backfield duties against Chicago in this meaningless game. Abdullah […]

Updated Week 17 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 17 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: The Bills are resting key starters including Devin Singletary, Cole Beasley, John Brown. Deshaun Watson is expected to backup A.J. McCarron in Week 17 to rest. DeAndre […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 17

Welcome to our Week 17 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 17 - Daily Fantasy Football

Week 17 has historically been one of the most confusing, unpredictable, and chaotic times as it pertains to building DFS lineups. With some teams having already locked up their places in the postseason, some players may not see as much action or even see the field altogether. Other teams, however, have one final shot at […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Week 17 can be a nightmare as it relates to DFS contests. With many teams having already solidified their respective places in the postseason, there will be names who will produce that you may never hear about again. Nonetheless, even with all of this […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Week 17 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out […]

Olabisi Johnson Could See Increased Volume

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson is in consideration as a daily fantasy option in Week 17. Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook (shoulder) have been ruled out, and sources are reporting that the Vikings gave a large share of practice reps to backups this week. This could be an indication that the team plans to […]

Dan Bailey Is A Weak Option At Kicker

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey has had a great season as he has knocked in 92% of his field goal attempts and is a perfect 3-for-3 from at least 50 yards. However, he's not in a good spot for fantasy production in Week 17. The Vikings have already ruled Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook (shoulder) […]

Mike Boone Is Not An Attractive Option

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone will get a chance at redemption in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, but he is difficult to trust after a brutal showing in Week 16. Alexander Mattison (ankle) is questionable and has a chance to play, but he would likely see limited action coming off an injury absence. […]

Kyle Rudolph Could See Reduced Role

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph could see his snaps limited in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Though coach Mike Zimmer has not confirmed his exact plan for Sunday, sources have reported that the Vikings gave the majority of practice snaps to backups this week, indicating that the starters will see limited action. The […]

Stefon Diggs Is Risky In Week 17

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs would definitely have some WR2 appeal if he were to receive his normal workload in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. However, though coach Mike Zimmer has been quiet about his approach on playing the starters, sources have reported that the Vikings gave a large share of practice snaps […]

Sean Mannion To Draw Spot Start

Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sean Mannion will start in Week 17's finale versus the Chicago Bears at home. Mannion, a fifth-year career-backup type passer, doesn't offer much upside as a cheap option in daily fantasy formats. He has completed just 62.3% of his 53 career pass attempts at just 4.9 yards per attempt. To make […]

Sean Mannion To Get Start Sunday

With Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in line to rest up for the playoffs in Week 17 against the Bears, a source said on Friday that backup Sean Mannion is expected to start against Chicago. The Vikings are locked into the No. 6 seed in the NFC, so they have nothing to gain by playing […]

Adam Thielen Is Not A Recommended Option

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has had a tumultuous season, missing five games due to a hamstring injury and failing to make a fantasy impact in any game since Week 6. He will remain a dicey option for Week 17's finale against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings haven't yet confirmed that Thielen will rest, […]

Inside the Tent - Week 17 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

The King's Week 17 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week 17 fantasy football lineup rankings for those who are unfortunately playing in a Week 17 Super Bowl matchup. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR, and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on […]

Running Back Start/Sit Advice - Week 17

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the running back position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit among those in RB3 or flex consideration. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

Alexander Mattison Questionable Against Bears

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 17 against the Bears. Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has already been ruled out with the Vikings already locked into the No. 6 seed for the playoffs. If Mattison returns, he'd likely split the workload with both Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah, making […]

Dalvin Cook Ruled Out Against Bears

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Bears. Linebacker Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) has also been ruled out, and the Vikings are expected to rest quarterback Kirk Cousins and other starters because they're already locked into the six seed for the NFC playoffs. With Alexander Mattison a […]

Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins, Other Starters Not Expected To Play

The Minnesota Vikings are planning to treat the Week 17 game against the Bears a a mini bye week, as they are already locked into the NFC's No. 6 seed. The plan is for running back Dalvin Cook, quarterback Kirk Cousins, linebacker Eric Kendricks and other starters to rest, according to a source. That means […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find a our expert's top players to avoid for this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to game day. We're […]

NCAA Prospects To Watch For Dynasty Leagues: Bowl Week Two

Hope everybody has had a great holiday season so far. Last week we began going through the bowl games and looking at players who could be fantasy factors in the 2020 NFL season. This edition will breakdown all games post-Christmas but before New Year's Eve, and then we'll finish up with a Post-New Years edition […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 16 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. Congratulations to all of you who were able to fulfill your championship aspirations in Week 16. If you are involved in Week 17 matchups that will determine your league winner, an expansive collection of tools are available in this article to help with […]

NFL DFS Tournament Stacks: Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi RotoBallers and thanks for joining me! I'm very proud to bring back our weekly tournament stacks article this season for you, our loyal RotoBaller reader and appreciated premium subscriber. Below, you'll find a running list of my top DFS tournament stacks. This premium […]