Week 9 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers

Now that the bye weeks are in full swing; streaming becomes a more viable and almost necessary strategy. Knowing who to add and when to start them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup. Making the right streaming decisions throughout the season could easily be the difference between missing the playoffs and having […]

Week 9 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Whereas last week was troublesome because there were so many usable DSTs, this week I did a lot of juggling because many of the typical top options have horrendous matchups. Below are RotoBaller's Week 9 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 9 of […]

Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 9 is here, and, for some teams, the NFL season is officially halfway over. The fantasy season is even closer to being done, and wins and losses are becoming more and more important. You're jostling to get into the playoffs and ideally going for that first round bye. Kickers remain a fickle mistress. Indianapolis […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets and Avoids

Week 8 was one for the favorites, as only two underdogs won outright, the Chargers and the Eagles. This means that only a scant number of entrants were knocked out of survivor pools. And of course, you had those fools who forgot to submit an entry and were eliminated. How can someone still be alive […]

Adam Thielen Expected To Play Against Chiefs

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. An active Thielen is obviously a must-start in fantasy leagues, even with there likely being some concern about the hamstring. The Chiefs have done a fine job this year limiting fantasy points to opposing receivers, but Thielen's […]

Adam Thielen Will Be Game-Time Decision

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs, will test his right hamstring before the game to determine if he'll be active. Thielen missed last Thursday's game and was limited in practice this week while wearing a sleeve on his leg. Even at less than 100 percent […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 9 (11/3/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

Week 9 of the NFL season brings another early start in London, and quite a few competitive matchups. Heading into the weekend, there is only one Sunday game with a point spread greater than five points. (Dallas is favored by seven at the Giants on Monday night.) The relatively close nature of the point spreads […]

Inside the Tent - Week 9 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 […]

Adam Thielen Listed As Questionable

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Thielen is optimistic about playing after sitting out last Thursday, but it's not a lock that he'll play. He could be a true game-time decision, so you'll need to check the inactives list Sunday morning. Thielen should be fired […]

Welcome Back, Matthew Stafford

The NFC North could be the best division in the league. Not only in terms of overall competitiveness, but in how terrifying each defense has been. The Bears, Packers and of course the Vikings have legit pass defenses in 2019. The best of the bunch is the Vikings, who currently rank sixth in team defense. […]

Adam Thielen Hopeful Of Playing In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) said he feels good and is hopeful of returning after a one-game absence in Week 9 against the Chiefs. “In this league, it’s all about being close to 100 percent on game day,” Thielen added. “Luckily, I’ve got three more days to get to that point.” He was […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Week 9 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, and check out […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 9 (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 […]

Dan Bailey Is An Attractive Option in Week 9

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey has returned to fantasy relevance during a stretch in which the Vikings offense has been firing on all cylinders. Bailey has nailed 85.7% of his field-goal attempts this year and has gone 10-for-10 over his last four games played. With Week 9's matchup against the vulnerable Kansas City Chiefs Defense […]

Kyle Rudolph Is Not On TE2 Radar Against Chiefs

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has seen an uptick in production recently, as he has at least three catches in three straight games, and he had a 5-58-1 line in Week 7. He's still averaging just 18.4 yards per game and failed to break out as a usable fantasy player, even with star wide […]

Stefon Diggs Has Winnable Matchup In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been the clear beneficiary from the substantially improved play of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Diggs has 21 catches for 453 yards and three touchdowns over his last three games, a stretch in which he is also averaging an absurd 21.57 yards per catch. The Chiefs Defense has performed admirably […]

Vikings Defense Is Not In A Prime Week 9 Spot

The Minnesota Vikings Defense could be catching a break with 2018 MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes (kneecap) looking likely to miss another week. Veteran Matt Moore will start in his absence, though the Chiefs still put up 337 yards and 24 points in his start last week against a solid Green Bay Packers Defense. The Chiefs […]

Alexander Mattison Is On RB4 Radar Versus Chiefs

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has had at least 12 carries in three games this season and has a juicy matchup on tap in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs Defense ranks 30th in run DVOA and has given up a whopping 10 rushing touchdowns on the year, and impact players […]

Dalvin Cook Is Lined Up For Another Huge Game

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been pretty close to unstoppable this season. The third-year back is rushing for 102.9 yards per game and leads the NFL with nine rushing touchdowns in what's shaping up to be a two-man race for the "Best Fantasy RB" title with Christian McCaffrey. He gets to face off […]

Adam Thielen Is A Low-End WR1 In Return

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was limited again in practice on Thursday, but all indications are pointing to him suiting up for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs Defense has been surprisingly competent this season and has only allowed six touchdowns to receivers over their eight games played. […]

Kirk Cousins Is A Low-End QB1 In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been absolutely on fire for four weeks straight, completing over 79% of his passes and compiling an impressive 10/1 TD/INT rate in wins over the Giants, Eagles, Lions, and Redskins. The Kansas City Chiefs await in Week 9 and represent a slight step up defensively, but they are banged […]

The King's Week 9 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week Nine fantasy football lineup rankings. 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 the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which is designed to help you fulfill […]

Buys and Sells - The King's Trade Targets for Week 9

Many fantasy football trades get rejected or talks break off because the team making offers does not think things through. The owner sending the offer usually thinks about only what they want and need and how little they may be able to part with. Such offers usually consist of one owner simply deciding on the […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 9

The Minnesota Vikings are becoming a true contender. Even though the Vikings air raid looked strong with quarterback Kirk Cousins throwing for 285 passing yards and wideout Stefon Diggs eclipsing the 100 receiving yard mark in a 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins, running back Dalvin Cook stole the show with 171 total yards and […]

FanDuel TNF DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy Football for Week 9

Welcome to Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season. We kick this week off with a fun game in the University of Phoenix between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers are huge away favorites, sitting at -10 with a 43 total. The biggest news is both David Johnson and Chase Edmonds likely […]

Josh Doctson Hoping To Return In Week 10

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Josh Doctson (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday and is eyeing a return in Week 10 against the Cowboys. He's been on the Injured Reserve the last seven weeks but has been designated to return. "I’m ready, but that’s not up to me," Doctson said. "So I’m just trying to do […]

Adam Thielen Limited In Practice Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. Thielen missed last Thursday's game but is expected to return in Week 9 against the Chiefs on the road. As long as he's active, Thielen will have WR1 potential in a game that could become a shootout, especially if quarterback Patrick […]

The All-Regression Team

The NFL season has reached its halfway point. About half of the league has played eight games, and the rest of the league has played seven with their byes out of the way. With the regular season half over, it's likely the majority of your fantasy regular season is over as well. We've seen some […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Devin Singletary, Robert Woods, Odell Beckham

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]