Vikings Signing Aldrick Robinson

The Minnesota Vikings are signing free-agent wide receiver Aldrick Robinson on Monday, according to sources. Robinson is a speedy wideout that had only 19 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns in a full season with the Niners last year. He'll provide depth behind Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen, Laquon Treadwell and Stacy Coley. There's a […]

Dalvin Cook Dealt With Cramp In Overtime

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) said his hamstring issue late in the Week 2 game against the Packers was just a cramp. He should be fine for Week 3 against the Bills in an excellent matchup. Cook had 10 rushes for 38 yards and also caught three passes for 52 yards in the […]

Roc Thomas, Mike Boone Inactive

Minnesota Vikings rookie running backs Roc Thomas (ankle) and Mike Boone are inactive in Week 2 against the Packers. That means that only Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray will be active in the backfield against Green Bay. Thomas has yet to be active in his rookie season.

Updated Week 2 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 2 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 2 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Marlon Mack, DeSean Jackson, Jermaine Kearse are all active Antonio Callaway is starting today Devante Parker, Ronald Jones are inactive Josh Gordon is out, and is expected to be released/traded […]

Week 2 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns

Welcome to our Week 2 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. Getting off to a good start is imperative in the […]

Week 2 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. I did decently in Week 1, scoring 29th out of ~130 experts, but if I'm going to beat my 9th place finish from […]

Week 2 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

The first week of the NFL season is in the books! We learned all kinds of cool things last weekend, including the fact that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the greatest quarterback of all-time, that Matthew Stafford might as well change his last name to Peterman, and that having Alvin Kamara, James Conner, and Tyreek Hill all […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 2 Fantasy Football Picks

I'm an introspective type of fellow, so in preparation for this season's first edition of Heroes and Zeroes (don't look for Week 1, it's in the clouds somewhere along with the missing episode of South Park), I decided to look back at some of last season's articles when I stumbled across this intro to a […]

Running Back Touch Breakdown - Week 1 Recap

Anytime I start a new project, I’m filled with so much excitement it’s hard not to start just dumping data on Twitter and sharing it with the world. That is how I have felt with this project for several weeks now. One thing I have always loved is collecting data on running backs. I truly […]

Wide Receiver Targets and Snaps - Week 1 Report

After spending months, weeks, and days subtracting the amount of time that remained until the regular season, we have now shifted focus toward adding numbers instead. This applies to the weekly variances in how many opportunities your wide receivers are being allotted, both in terms of their snap count and in how many targets they […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 2)

Were you a bad enough dude to roster Phillip Dorsett against the Houston Texans last week? His smash game (at least for his price point) was a matchup-based play that was highlighted in the Week 1 version of this piece. It panned out extremely well. While Donte Moncrief didn't produce has planned, he did account […]

Week 2 Consistency Report

Finding consistency in fantasy sports is hugely important if you want to have a shot at winning your leagues. Players with high variability week-to-week have their purpose, but if you rely too much on them you are going to find yourself frustrated some weeks. If fantasy football had roto style leagues like baseball, or you […]

The New Generation of Tight Ends

In Week 1 every year, there seems to be a new wave of players that no one has heard of before, making a splash for their team and immediately becoming relevant in the world of fantasy football. Finding that next waiver pickup or sleeper a week before the rest of your league is a great […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 2 Preview Show

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: […]

Laquon Treadwell Wants To Get More Involved In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell is firmly entrenched as the WR3 on the Vikings depth chart. Regardless, his fantasy value is still microscopic due to a lack of targets. Treadwell was only targeted four times in Week 1, although he has stated that he wants to get more involved. While he has already taken […]

Latavius Murray Not A Viable Fantasy Option In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray only registered five fewer carries than fellow RB Dalvin Cook in Week 1, but most of those carries were late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings were trying to run out the clock. Murray was only on the field for 20% of the Vikings offensive snaps. He has […]

Dalvin Cook Has Great Matchup In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was more dangerous catching the ball than running the ball in Week 1, but that should change in Week 2. He's taking on a Green Bay Packers front that allowed 137 rushing yards and a touchdown in their Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Cook was on the […]

Kirk Cousins A Top-10 QB Option In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will only continue to get better as he further adjusts to the offense with each passing week. In Week 2, he'll take on a youthful Green Bay Packers secondary that is coming off of a stingy performance against the Chicago Bears. With that being said, Minnesota's Week 1 opponent, the […]

Kyle Rudolph Could Continue To Be Quiet In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was only targeted twice in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. While the single pass he caught was for a touchdown, it does not bode well for Rudolph's value going forward. Kirk Cousins has loved his tight ends throughout his career, and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo has always […]

Stefon Diggs Has Fantastic History Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs will be looking to build off of a solid Week 1 performance that saw him tally 43 yards on three catches with a touchdown. In Week 2, he'll be taking on a revamped Green Bay Packers secondary that only surrendered 155 passing yards to Mitch Trubisky in their first game […]

Adam Thielen Poised For Another Solid Week

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will be looking to continue his great play in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. Thielen was targeted 12 times in Week 1, which suggests that he is Kirk Cousins' go-to guy. Thielen regularly lined up in the slot against the San Francisco 49ers and will continue to […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

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. […]

Tape Don't Lie - Breaking Down Phillip Lindsay's Week 1 Performance

Hey y'all! Welcome to a new column here at RotoBaller, "Tape Don't Lie". Each week, I'll pick out one surprising fantasy football performance and break it down. What does the film show? How does that mesh with what the analytics say about that player? What does it all mean in the grand scheme of things? […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers […]

Vikings Defense Has Dominant Fantasy Performance In Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings defense showed the San Francisco 49ers why they were the best unit in the league a season ago. The Vikings picked off 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo three times in a 24-16 win. Xavier Rhodes and Harrison Smith both had an interception, while rookie Mike Hughes chipped in with a pick-six. Furthermore, defensive […]

Laquon Treadwell Hauls In Two Catches On Sunday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell snagged two of his four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Treadwell had a nice 16-yard catch-and-run late in the second quarter that saw him break through an arm tackle. It seems that the former first-round pick is going to have a […]

Kyle Rudolph Only Sees Two Targets In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was only targeted twice in a 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Rudolph just had a single reception in the contest, but it was for an 11-yard touchdown. The lack of targets is fairly alarming considering how much Kirk Cousins seems to love his tight ends. Perhaps it […]

Adam Thielen Tallies 102 Receiving Yards In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was fantastic out of the slot in Sunday's 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Thielen caught six passes for a total of 102 yards. The 28-year-old was quiet all preseason but finally showed off the tools that make him such a dangerous offensive weapon. He had 12 targets […]

Stefon Diggs Snags Touchdown In Regular Season Opener

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs was decent in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old caught three passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in the 24-16 win. Diggs also had one carry for eight yards. Adam Thielen was the dominant receiver for the Vikings, especially in the second half, but Diggs […]