Week 3 Wide Receiver Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 3 wide receivers rankings, to help determine your WR starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Bill Dubiel (@Roto_Dubs), Nick Mariano (@NMariano53) and Ben Ruppert (@Ben_Ruppert_21). Lead columnist Bill Dubiel also highlights some WR rankings and matchups analysis for Week 3, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, […]

Week 3 Quarterback Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 3 quarterback rankings, to help determine your QB starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Bill Dubiel (@Roto_Dubs), Nick Mariano (@NMariano53) and Ben Ruppert (@Ben_Ruppert_21). Lead columnist Bill Dubiel also highlights some QB rankings and matchups analysis for Week 3, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, who he doesn't, and […]

Fantasy Mad Libs - Starts and Sits for Week 3

“So, how many guys are left on your team this week?” That was how my conversation started this week with my former roommate, who I talk to about once a week. Time zones now mean we can call before he starts his job as a restaurant manager, and as I come home from my marketing job […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 3

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who is going to bust big time in Week 3. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a public […]

Week 3 Standard Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 3 standard rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 3. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, […]

Week 3 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 3 PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 3. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, […]

Week 3 Half PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 3 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 3. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, […]

Week 3 Rankings Analysis: Nick Mariano vs. Industry Consensus

Week 2 was pretty painful, not going to lie. We saw a lot of injuries rack up, and the game with the biggest projected point total (NO/NYG) fell flat on its face. Naturally I leaned heavily on that last week, I should’ve known better than to rely on the Giants (my childhood team) to make […]

Players Sending Out Warning Signals Heading Into NFL Week 3

With the way this season is going, soon there won't even be enough healthy players to analyze on a weekly basis for Warning Signals. As I mentioned last week, the purpose of this piece is to hone in on players that are making fantasy owners nervous as the year progresses. We'll revisit the folks who appeared on […]

Ronnie Hillman (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- Team Leagues and Deeper OWNED IN: 11% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ronnie Hillman began the 2016 season as a free agent after his surprising release from the Denver Broncos on final cut-down day. Hillman remained on the open market until the Minnesota Vikings suffered yet another long-term setback to their team when […]

Risers and Fallers For Week 3 Fantasy Football

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. Experienced fantasy players know it happens every year. A player gets hot and sees an increased role, while others struggle and […]

Waiver Wire Podcast: Week 3 Targets & Injury Replacements

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the most relevant fantasy football topics, injury news and waiver wire pickups for Week 3. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live […]

Jerick McKinnon (RB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Adrian Peterson went down holding his knee on Sunday night and had to be helped off the field. Sam Bradford and Jerick McKinnon are now the starters in Minnesota, and while this isn’t ideal for the Vikings, McKinnon will get his shot […]

Week 3 NFL Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to the third installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2016 fantasy football season. While Week 1 was pretty tame, fantasy owners should count their lucky stars if they made it through Week 2 without seeing one of their running backs go down. The names who were affected in Week 2: Adrian Peterson, Danny […]

Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Unfortunately, running back Adrian Peterson owners saw their first-round pick hobbling off the field in Week 2, unable to put any weight on his leg. Peterson is now expected to miss 3-4 months recovering from on his torn meniscus. Jerick McKinnon has been named Minnesota's starter, […]

FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome back readers. We've made it past Week 2, but not all of us made it. NFL Sunday might as well have been a morgue, with Danny Woodhead (torn ACL), Jonathan Stewart (hamstring), Doug Martin (hamstring), Arian Foster (groin), Rashad Jennings (left hand), Ameer Abdullah (sprained foot), Jimmy Garapollo (shoulder) and Josh McCown (shoulder) all […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 3 Pickups & Adds

The injury bug was in full effect this week, as several high-profile running backs left the field early. Some of their possible replacements may surprise you, so be sure to check my column carefully before making any Week 3 waiver claims. Each week, this article will aim to highlight running backs that you should consider targeting on […]

Week 3 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts: 2016 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

Did you survive the Week 2 injury storm? Below are RotoBaller's Week 3 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target at the end of your 2016 drafts for Week 3 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our tiered defense rankings are your guide to drafting defenses, making waiver wire pickups/adds to […]

Target Acquired: Surprise Target Grabbers from Week 2 and Possible Breakouts for Week 3

Running backs have taken a hit this week, and only a handful of fantasy squads will be able to claim Jerick McKinnon, Matt Asiata, and Fozzy Whittaker. This could potentially leave a bunch of FLEX slots wide open. Receivers, old and new, have set the tone for offensive outbursts in fantasy, and will continue to do so […]

Week 3 Kicker (K) Streamers and Starts: 2016 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

Welcome to RotoBaller’s Week 3 kicker rankings! This list is here to help all of us figure out who’s gonna kick for our teams this week, and making those streaming or start/sit decisions easier. While finding a good FLEX and starting the right QB are crucial to winning your matchups, anyone who’s worth their salt will […]

Monday Morning NFL Recap - Week 2 Surprises, Busts & Laughers

Welcome to the second installment of my Monday morning NFL recap, the column I like to consider "speedballing for your fantasy team."  We'll bring you up with stars (Stefon Diggs! I played against him!), and bring you crashing right back down to the ground with busts (Antonio Brown! I started him!) So make sure all […]

Week 2 Monday Night (MNF) Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Only one Monday night game this week? Yes, we're past the season openers, so it's time for the Week 2 version of the Monday night matchups analysis with my start/sit recommendations. This week, the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Solider Field to face the Chicago Bears. The Eagles look to build on their surprising success from rookie […]

Week 2 Sits and Starts - Sorensen's Matchup Analysis

One week is in the books and now, it is safe to say that you have already attacked the waiver wire for all of those potential Week 1 superstars. Eli Rogers. Jeremy Kerley. Nelson Agholor. These are just some of the many unexpected names that would have been worth starting last week. With the amount […]

Week 2 Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

With one week of the 2016 NFL season in the books, the top five fantasy scorers at the running back position came from players who were not considered top picks in the draft. DeAngelo Williams, Spencer Ware, C.J. Anderson, Theo Riddick and Carlos Hyde rounded off the group and stirred up a bit of a panic for […]

Week 2 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Sit/Start for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find part one of our Week 2 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Ben Ruppert breaks down the first half of the Week 2 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part […]

Week 2 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 2) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find part two of our Week 2 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus breaks down the second half of the Week 2 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part one of this week's matchups analysis […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week Two Lightning Round

Later today, and over the next couple of days, we will be publishing more in depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. But in efforts of bringing you timely information, as fast as possible, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. Waiver pickups are in order of priority, broken out by […]

Week 2 DraftKings: Lineup Picks, FLEX Values & DFS Sleepers

It’s easy to let your DraftKings FLEX spot be left up to the amount of salary remaining after you fill out the rest of the squad. That’s the ‘flex-by-default’ strategy, and the purpose of this Week Two DraftKings DFS article is to help you avoid it. You can and should use the FLEX spot to strengthen and […]

Three Wide Receivers on the Rise Heading into Week 2

The NFL is a pass-first league now more than ever, so the fantasy stock of wide receivers will skyrocket or plummet throughout the season.  This column is about the receivers whose fantasy values are on the rise. There are several factors that can account for how well a receiver will produce, including his quarterback, the […]

Fantasy Football Buy Low & Sell High Candidates for Week 2

The waiver wire isn't the only place to change the course of your team. The right trade can make or break your season. The key is to buy low on cold players and sell overachieving players whose values have skyrocketed. While this is a well-known method, some owners still tend to overreact to a small sample size, so […]