Dalvin Cook Limited In Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Cook remains day-to-day and has a chance to play this Thursday against the Rams, but he's looking like a game-time decision as of now after missing the Week 3 game against the Bills. At this point if Cook plays, he'll be a […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 4 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous Waiver Wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 4 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 3 was rookie QB week in the NFL. Josh Allen joined the ranks of starter, while Baker Mayfield and Josh Rosen were unexpectedly thrust into action. There are a lot of quarterback situations either in flux or changes be made around the league as well as the first week of byes, meaning quarterbacks could […]

Week 4 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 3 is over, and it was full of upsets. With those upsets, came several surprising kicker performances. Players like Ryan Succop and Stephen Hauschka were among the week's top scorers. Fantasy football is unpredictable, and that is ever true for the ranks of kickers. Week 4 has some matchups that aren't so fantasy friendly […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Week 4

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 4. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Calvin Ridley, Michael Williams Tyler Boyd, Austin […]

Dalvin Cook Says He's Still Day-To-Day

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) continues to take things day-to-day ahead of the game against the Rams on Thursday night. "I’m still taking this thing day to day and seeing how I feel Thursday. It’s about a feeling. It’s about how you feel with a hamstring. ... It’s just something you can’t control […]

Dalvin Cook Has A Chance To Play

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has a "possibility" of playing on Thursday night against the Rams. Cook is looking truly questionable for this one after sitting out in Week 3, and he could even be a game-time decision. In a tough matchup against the Rams, Cook will be […]

Everson Griffen Will Not Play Thursday

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will not travel with the team and will not play on Thursday against the Rams, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Griffen is currently in the hospital being examined with serious mental-health issues. “It’s about him getting better. In the five years I’ve been here, I’ve always loved Everson," […]

Everson Griffen Unlikely To Play Thursday

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is unlikely to play this Thursday night against the Rams as he battles a serious mental-health related issue. He is currently undergoing evaluation at a local hospital, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. There is no timetable for Griffen to be back with the team, so this is a […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 4)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Everson Griffen Dealing With Health-Related Issues

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been dealing with a serious health-related issue for weeks, according to sources. Both the team and his agents are helping him. The Vikings are concerned about the well-being of Griffen after he reportedly threatened to shoot someone at a hotel on Saturday. "We are aware of the situation […]

Dalvin Cook Day-To-Day Ahead Of Thursday's Game

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is still "day-to-day" and will see how he feels on Thursday. He said he's feeling good and that there is a good chance he'll play on Thursday against the Rams. Cook said he'd "definitely" play on Sunday, so he's pumping the breaks a little bit on a short […]

Laquon Treadwell Quiet In Week 3

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell caught four passes for 33 yards in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Treadwell has been a non-factor in fantasy terms so far this season. He has to fight for targets behind Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph, and Dalvin Cook (when healthy). He is a […]

Kyle Rudolph Hauls In TD Reception In Week 3

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught five of six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. The majority of the Vikings' offense had a down day, but Rudolph was still able to offer solid production for fantasy owners. Rudolph has not piled up yards so far this […]

Adam Thielen Remains Focal Point Of Vikings' Offense

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen snagged 14 of 19 targets for 105 yards in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. Thielen has now garnered at least 12 targets and 100 yards in every game this season. Playing as the slot receiver has been a blessing for Thielen in terms of […]

Kirk Cousins Piles Up Garbage-Time Stats In Week 3

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was 40-for-55 with 296 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Early in the game, his offensive line allowed strip-sacks on back-to-back possessions and from that point forward the Vikings were playing catch-up. Cousins was able to salvage his start in […]

Latavius Murray Has Disastrous Outing In Week 3

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray had the backfield all to himself heading into Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Every part of the situation was in his favor, and he looked poised to turn in a great performance. Instead, the Bills defense punched the Vikings in the mouth and Murray only saw two carries […]

Stefon Diggs Turns In Dismal Week 3 Performance

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs was practically invisible in a Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had no time to throw in the first half, and Diggs only managed to haul in four receptions for a paltry 17 yards. It was a down day across the board for a majority […]

Dalvin Cook Says He'll Be Ready For Week 4

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who is out in Week 3 against the Bills, said he "definitely" will be ready for the Week 4 game against the Rams on Thursday night. He has no doubts that he'll play. Cook's injury never seemed too serious, but it's looking like the Vikings wanted to play […]

Updated Week 3 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 3 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 3 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Josh Gordon is inactive for the Sunday night game, and Marvin Jones is active. Leonard Fournette is officially out. T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant will function as the team's primary […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 3): Targets and Avoids

Not many of you would be reading my column anymore had Zane Gonzalez been able to kick an extra point or field goal to defeat the Saints. The other big favorites covered so it wasn't a survivor annihilation like it was last week. There were seven outright upsets with only the Redskins and Texans causing […]

Week 3 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 3 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. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 3 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. My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. I'll be examining my […]

Week 3 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

Last year about this time, I challenged myself to ask the question about fantasy players: do I believe something, or can I prove it? The idea remains pretty simple, that its nearly impossible to really prove something about a guy only two weeks in, and that if you can somehow prove it now, it's imperative to act on it. […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 3 Fantasy Football Picks

I was wrong. There, now that's out of the way and we can move on to Week 3. See, the point of being an "expert" ranker, analyst, writer, editor, yadda yadda is that you are professing your knowledge and dedication to a topic in order to help others. As much as I enjoying writing and […]

Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 2 Report

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 […]

Air Yards Analysis - Risers for Week 4

The 'Air-Yards' metric is an extremely useful tool when analyzing how wide receivers are used. The concept was created by then-RotoViz contributor Josh Hermsmeyer, who has since launched his own website, AirYards.com. The majority of the data I discuss in this article was originally produced there, and I strongly encourage you to check out the […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 3

Forget about the busts and booms everyone in fantasy football knows about! What about those busts and booms flying under the radar? There are a plethora of players who fit the under-the-radar profile this week. It is still early enough in the season where certain players are not getting the pub (negatively or positively) they […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 3 Preview

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews each and every game of the NFL week including start/sits, sleepers, and busts for your fantasy football lineup. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. In this podcast you will hear about: […]

Week 3 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Through two weeks of the NFL season, my hit rate on projecting non-quarterback busts has been pretty strong, but when it comes to predicting which quarterbacks would struggles...man, it's been tough. Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 2 and Patrick Mahomes in Week 1... Still, it's Week 3, and we're starting to get some better data to […]