Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 7

Week 6 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Welcome back Jameis Winston! Winston led the way at the quarterback position with 30.9 points, followed by none other than Dak Prescott. If that isn't crazy enough, Brock Osweiler finished in […]

Dalvin Cook Officially Misses Practice

Updating previous reports, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday after being a full participant on Wednesday. It sounds as if the Vikings are being cautious with their running back after he has missed three of their last four games after aggravating his hamstring in Week 4. If he returns […]

Dalvin Cook Avoids Setback

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) was not limited in practice on Thursday after spotted leaving practice in the portion open to the media. It looks like Cook will indeed return in Week 7 against the Jets after missing three of the last four […]

WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 6

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 […]

Dalvin Cook Leaves Practice Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who practiced in full on Wednesday despite missing three of the last four games, left practice during the portion open to the media on Thursday. It remains to be seen if his is a setback or if Cook suffered another injury, so stay tuned for more details. But […]

Latavius Murray Likely Splitting Carries In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray exploded for 155 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, but a repeat performance seems unlikely. With Dalvin Cook (hamstring) practicing in full, the talented sophomore will likely be back in the fold for Week 7 against the New York Jets. That sets up a platoon situation which is […]

Dalvin Cook A Risky RB Option In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has been a full participant in practice to start the week, which makes it seem likely that he will suit up for Week 7 against the New York Jets. The issue for fantasy owners is that Cook will probably be on a snap count and cede carries to […]

Kyle Rudolph A Low-Upside Option In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has been consistent through the first six weeks of the season, but he's also been very unspectacular. He has one touchdown and put up a season-high of 72 yards in Week 2. He is going up against a New York Jets squad that has kept tight ends predominately quiet […]

Kirk Cousins A Top-10 QB Option For Week 7

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has had a strong start to the 2018 campaign and that trend should continue heading into a Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Cousins has put up 1921 passing yards along with a 71.2% completion rate and 12/3 TD/INT ratio through six games. The Jets are trending in […]

Stefon Diggs Poised To Bounce Back In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs was somewhat invisible in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals. He was only targeted four times and hauled in three receptions for 33 yards. That should change heading into Week 7 against the New York Jets, who have given up the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2018. […]

Adam Thielen Set To Continue Domination In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen has been the highest-floor receiver in the NFL this season, and that trend looks like it will continue in Week 7 against the New York Jets. Thielen, who leads the league in yards and receptions, has gone for over 100 receiving yards in every game so far in 2018. He […]

Dalvin Cook Practicing In Full

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is practicing in full on Wednesday. It looks like Week 7 against the Jets will finally be the week that Cook returns after aggravating his hamstring in Week 4 on Thursday night. He's been a fantasy bust thus far, rushing 36 times for 98 scoreless yards (2.7 yards […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 7

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Disaster Recovery Week 6: Odell's Angry Evening

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 […]

Alvin Kamara - Sell Now or Buy-Low?

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a beast in his rookie season despite sharing the workload with Mark Ingram. The third-round pick out of Tennessee compiled 728 yards and eight touchdowns on 120 rushing attempts (6.1 yards per carry) while adding 81 receptions (100 targets) for an additional 826 yards (10.2 yards per […]

Week 7 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter planning for Week 7, with many of you contending with an agonizing collection of lingering injuries, or disconcerting results from the backs that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers.  While this has been frustrating, it is essential that you manage your emotions, avoid making impulsive decisions, and utilize […]

Week 7 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 7 is upon us, and the NFL kickers remain as impossible as ever to predict. A week after finishing third among kickers, Tenessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop finished with zero points. New York Jets kicker Jason Myers finished as a top-20 scorer among all players in most formats this week. There are some juicy […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round

As a resident of New England, football Sundays and autumn weather just makes for a beautiful combination. Another great combo is RotoBaller’s waiver-wire workforce and winning. We’re always looking to get you the swiftest intel to act on, so consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 7

The last Thursday Night Football battle featuring two NFC East squads was clearly a one-sided affair. The Philadelphia Eagles completely outpaced the New York Giants in a game where quarterback Carson Wentz threw for three touchdowns, including two to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, and new lead rusher Corey Clement managed to punch in a touchdown […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Week 7

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the latest fantasy football news and notes, and discusses the waiver wire for fantasy football week 7. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. In this podcast you will hear about: Raheem Mostert, Latavius Murray Ito Smith, Mitch Trubisky Taylor Gabriel, […]

Latavius Murray (RB, MIN) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN:  48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Entering the season, there appeared to be justification for believing that Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray would seize a reasonable workload as the Vikings' short-yardage specialist, who would also receive coveted red zone carries. But the additional enticement for owning the […]

Injured RBs - Run Away from Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette?

Some players have the decency to go on injured reserve when injured. Players like Marshawn Lynch and Devonta Freeman come to mind. They know how important knowing their injury status is to fantasy football owners and they really seem to care about our teams. Players like this are a rare breed and if you ask […]

Week 6 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

The San Francisco 49ers (1-4) have faced the Green Bay Packers (2-2-1) a total of 15 times over the past 20 seasons... They're 5-10 over those 15 games. Of those 15 matchups, eight were played at Lambeau Field... San Fran is 2-6 over those eight. Now I get it, this Monday Night Football matchup will […]

Mike Hughes Could Have Torn ACL

The Minnesota Vikings fear that rookie cornerback Mike Hughes, their first-round pick, suffered a torn ACL in the Week 6 win over the Cardinals, according to league sources. Hughes will have an MRI exam on Monday. It'll be a blow to the team's secondary, but the Vikings remain a strong fantasy defense while facing impressive […]

Dan Bailey Goes 2-for-2 On Field Goals In Week 6

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey converted both of his field goal attempts in a 27-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was also 3-for-3 on extra points. This was a solid rebound performance for the veteran who missed two field goals against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. The Vikings offense routinely drives into enemy […]

Laquon Treadwell Hauls In Four Receptions In Week 6

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell snagged four catches for 38 yards in a 27-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 23-year-old has been quiet to start the season as he tries to carve out a role as the WR3. He caught all four targets that were thrown his way in Week 6, but he […]

Kyle Rudolph Ineffective In Week 6

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph had four receptions for 37 yards in a 27-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Rudolph has been a quiet fantasy player through six weeks. He only has two touchdowns on the season and has not found the end zone since Week 3. The Vikings' passing offense has been great […]

Latavius Murray Explodes For 155 Yards And A TD

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray carried the ball 24 times for 155 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals. He also caught one pass for three yards. The Vikings running game had been abysmal heading into this contest, but they finally had a breakout performance. Murray had three runs of […]

Stefon Diggs Quiet In Week 6 Win

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs had three catches for 33 yards in a 27-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Diggs was only targeted five times in the game after seeing double-digit targets in the previous four contests. Unlike teammate Adam Thielen, Diggs has been prone to underwhelming fantasy performances. He is supremely talented and […]

Adam Thielen Puts Up 100 Yards For Sixth Straight Week

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen hauled in 11 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown in a 27-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Thielen is the first receiver in the Super Bowl era to have over 100 receiving yards in six straight games to start a season. He has yet to have a subpar fantasy […]