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Latavius Murray Sees Clock-Killing Duties In Week 1
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray had 42 yards on 11 carries in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Murray was sparsely used by the Vikings until later on in the game when the team was attempting to run out the clock. It was evident that Dalvin Cook is the primary […]
Dalvin Cook Looks Perfectly Healthy In Week 1
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook dominated Sunday's snap count, dispelling all the claims that he would be eased back into regular playing time. Cook was on the field for 57-of-71 snaps in the 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He only garnered 40 rushing yards on 16 carries, but a portion of that […]
Kirk Cousins Poised In Vikings Regular Season Debut
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins started his season off on the right foot on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Cousins was 20-for-36 passing with a total of 244 yards and two touchdowns. He pulled off a number of great throws against an aggressive 49ers defensive front. In particular, his touchdown strikes to Stefon Diggs […]
Trae Waynes Injures Knee Sunday
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (knee) left the game early in Week 1 against the 49ers and is questionable to return. Trainers put a sleeve on Waynes' right knee in the first half, but he didn't return in the second half. With Mackensie Alexander inactive for this game, the Vikings are now down two starting […]
Roc Thomas, Mike Boone Out For Week 1
Minnesota Vikings rookie running backs Roc Thomas and Mike Boone are inactive for Week 1 against the 49ers. Cornerback Mackensie Alexander is also out with an injury. The Vikings will go with only Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray in their backfield for the season opener. With slot corner Alexander out, expect rookie Mike Hughes to […]
Xavier Rhodes Will Play On Sunday
Minnesota Vikings All-Pro cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Rhodes was listed as questionable heading into Sunday, but it always seemed likely that he would suit up. This is good news for any fantasy owners that have the Vikings defense as […]
Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice
It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]
Week 1 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. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]
Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds
Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]
Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football
Football is finally, finally back. Since the NFL is the professional sports league with the longest off-season, the wait for the new season to come around feels like a lifetime. Sure, there are other sports to fill the void, but some of us just can't get into baseball, which is a completely valid thing to […]
Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - Week 1 Lineup Questions
It's officially in the air. For the beginners, you've logged your first draft, you've probably looked at your lineup a few dozen times, and you're just waiting to see what happens next. For the veterans, it's just the beginning. There are enough good or great drafts in everyone's books, but the truth is well known; […]
FanDuel Lineup Picks (Week 1) - NFL DFS Advice
RotoBallers, welcome to Week 1 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 1 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]
NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1): Targets and Avoids
Get those Sunday excuses for your significant other ready because football is back baby! No need to stress about what your Sunday plans entail as football is the only thing to do from 1:00 PM to days end. I've been writing this column for years and I'm very excited to tackle another season of helping […]
Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 1 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: […]
Stop The Slander and Trust Your Team!
There are only two feelings you have once you finish your fantasy football draft; love or hate. Don't let the post-draft grades produced from algorithms sway you. Mute the outside noise and Stop The Slander. Trust your team. No matter how much preparation you did leading up to your fantasy draft, what "expert" advice you […]
Hot Take NFL Podcast - Start/Sit Advice with Guest Joe Pollack
RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pollack to share their thoughts on week one NFL matchups and provide you with the best start/sit advice for who you should have in or out this week. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure […]
Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
It's Week 1 RotoBallers and today we're talking kickers. Kickers aren't the sexiest position, but they can help win you a week if their team's offense sputters in the red zone. With everyone looking to start their season strong, we're ranking the top 15 at the position to help you set your lineups. Greg "the Leg" […]
Roc Thomas Ruled Out
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday but has been ruled out for Week 1 against the 49ers. Wide receiver Stacy Coley (groin) practiced in full and was taken off the final injury report. With Thomas inactive, rookie Michael Boone should be the third back behind Dalvin Cook […]
Mackensie Alexander Doubtful, Xavier Rhodes Questionable
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday but is doubtful for Week 1 against the 49ers. Fellow cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) was a full participant but is questionable. With Alexander looking unlikely to play in the season opener, rookie corner Mike Hughes may be tasked with covering the slot. Regardless, […]
Week 1 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
So your fantasy draft left you with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, a terrific tandem at running back, and two tight ends that will not be able to catch a cold even if they were in a frozen pond in the dead of winter with nothing on but tube socks. Well, it is time to fix […]
Get Off My Lawn - Choosing Veteran RBs Over Rookies
After an unprecedented year for rookie running backs, lightning will not strike twice. The rooks will have a big regression and veterans will retain their position at the top of the heap in fantasy football. Typically, when one analyzes the fantasy football field, rookies are viewed like the shrimp at an all you can eat […]
Jake Butt (TE, DEN) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt may quickly be on the minds of fantasy owners. While the Broncos may let Jeff Heuerman “start” at the beginning of the season, it should only be a matter of time before Butt asserts himself as Denver’s feature TE. […]
Mackensie Alexander Returns To Practice
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Alexander will have a chance to suit up in Week 1 against the 49ers. When healthy, Alexander will typically be the slot cornerback, with Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes on the edges.
Vikes Won't Say If Dalvin Cook Will Be On Pitch Count
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo was coy on whether running back Dalvin Cook will be on a pitch count in Week 1 against the 49ers. "We’re not sure yet. We’re going to see how it goes. There’s nothing that hasn’t told us that he can’t carry the load. If there’s something that during the […]
Xavier Rhodes Limited In Practice
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Rhodes should be fine to play in Week 1 against the 49ers. He's the team's best cover cornerback and should be following top Niners wideout Marquise Goodwin around this Sunday.
Adam Thielen Not On Week 1 Injury Report
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (leg) isn't listed on the team's injury report for Week 1 against the 49ers. Theilen was never realistically in danger of missing the season opener, but fantasy owners can officially rest easy. Thielen will be a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 for fantasy owners in 2018 and in Week 1. The […]
Roc Thomas, Mackensie Alexander Not Practicing
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas and cornerback Mackensie Alexander were not practicing on Wednesday at the start of practice. If Alexander is forced to miss Week 1 against the 49ers, first-rounder Mike Hughes would be expected to man the slot. If Thomas is inactive, fellow rookie Michael Boone would be the third back […]
PPR Targets - Undervalued Tight Ends
Drafting tight ends in fantasy is like eating your vegetables at dinner. You know you should, but you really don't want to. Only three tight ends in PPR leagues, Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, and Zach Ertz averaged over 12 points per game in 2017. On a points-per-game basis, the TE4 (Evan Engram) and TE20 (Vernon Davis) […]
Dalvin Cook Ready For Week 1
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is "ready to roll" for Week 1 against the 49ers. Cook tore his ACL four games into his rookie season in 2017 but has regained his quickness and acceleration. The second-year player will play in Week 1 and is a low-end RB1/high-end RB2, […]
Latavius Murray Could Vulture Red-Zone Carries In Week 1
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray could start the season as the goal-line back if the team tries to bring Dalvin Cook along slowly. Murray took over in the backfield last season after Cook went down, and he posted 842 yards with 8 TDs. While it seems likely that Cook will eventually take over the […]
