Sam Darnold Has A Knee Bruise But Not Expected To Miss Any Time

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday that quarterback Sam Darnold (knee) suffered a left-knee bruise in the Week 3 win over the Houston Texans, but he's not expected to miss any time. Don't be surprised to see Darnold on the team's Week 4 injury report, but it sounds as though he's fully expected to play […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Saquon Barkley, Kyren Williams, Derrick Henry And More

Another week of NFL football, another week of surprises. Week 3 brought us some more intriguing information and a glimmer of hope for a few of the worst offenses in the league through two weeks. Andy Dalton looked like a vintage Red Rifle as he fired the ball all around the yard in Carolina's first […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the biggest surprises over the first three weeks of the NFL season. The veteran has averaged 219 passing yards, 2.7 touchdowns, and 19.3 fantasy points per game, one of the highest averages in […]

Is Sam Darnold Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (knee) is off to a blazing start in 2024. Darnold has led the Vikings to 3-0, blowing out the New York Giants and upsetting the San Francisco 49ers before shocking the NFL world with a 34-7 blowout victory against the Houston Texans. Darnold has fit right in to head coach […]

Jalen Nailor (WR, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor has really benefited from the absence of Jordan Addison from an ankle injury, with Nailor looking like a must-play fantasy option until Addison returns. That's because Nailor has found the end zone in every game […]

Sam Darnold To Have Knee Evaluated Monday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (knee) will undergo further evaluation on Monday, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. The quarterback played through the injury on Sunday against the Houston Texans, throwing for 181 yards and four touchdowns. He has led the Vikings to an improbable 3-0 start and hopes to keep that momentum going into Week […]

Will Reichard Records Another Perfect Kicking Day Week 3

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard made all six of his kicking opportunities in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Houston Texans. The rookie nailed all four extra point attempts and made both field goals, the first from 35 yards out and the second a booming 58-yarder. Reichard has not missed a field goal or extra point […]

Minnesota Vikings D/ST Rewards With Yet Another Dominant Performance

Minnesota Vikings' D/ST logged another unexpected and incredible game against the Houston Texans in Week 3. The swarming defense, called by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, hassled quarterback C.J. Stroud early and often, as Minnesota had two interceptions and five sacks while allowing only seven points. The Vikings became the first team in 23 years to […]

Jalen Nailor Continues To Impress As Vikings No. 2 Receiver With Another Score

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor caught three of his four targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Week 3's blowout of the Houston Texans. The third-year receiver spent the last two-and-a-half games as the Vikings de facto WR2 with Jordan Addison (ankle) recovering from an ankle injury, and he's been paying dividends for […]

Justin Jefferson's Jams Finger, Touchdown Streak Continues Through Week 3

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (finger) put up predictably great numbers in Week 3's game against the Houston Texans. The 25-year-old receiver saw eight targets and caught six passes for 81 yards and a relatively easy first-quarter touchdown. He became one of only three receivers to score a touchdown in each of the first […]

Aaron Jones Prolific Against The Texans Week 3

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones filled the rushing and receiving box score against the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. The former Green Bay Packer rusher compiled 19 rushing attempts for 102 yards on the ground, with five receptions for 46 yards and a receiving touchdown. One week after splitting touches nearly evenly with fellow […]

Sam Darnold Dominant In Sunday's Blowout Win Over Houston

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold lit up the Houston Texans defense in Week 3, putting together another impressive game. The 27-year-old veteran completed 17 of his 28 pass attempts for 181 yards and four touchdowns, finding wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor, running back Aaron Jones, and tight end Johnny Mundt for scores. Darnold […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 3 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 3! If you need help setting your lineups this week, you have come to the right place. This Week 3 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will look at matchups we love and hate this week of the fantasy football […]

Week 3 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Mike Evans, Aaron Jones, Jaylen Waddle, Kyren Williams, more

We're nearing the point of the season when we start to separate the weekly busts from the season-long disappointments. As I always say (even writing it in this column last week), twice is a coincidence but three times is a trend. Some players could bust for a third straight week. Others could come crashing down […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 Include Kyler Murray, Mike Evans, James Conner, Davante Adams, more

Week 2 was a much more normal week with quarterbacks finally putting up solid numbers through the air. As such, fantasy scores were higher. Unfortunately, many tight ends remain nonexistent thus far this season. That is poised to change, but it is certainly worrisome moving forward. Even so, as fantasy football managers, we will continue […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 3 - Quentin Johnston, Alec Pierce, Samaje Perine, and More

We are just two weeks into the regular season, and many teams are searching for the eject button. I have a team whose entire bench is injured players. But no one wants to hear you complain, so why bother? What you need to do is work your hardest to keep your team afloat these next […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 3) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

For those who survived the Patriots knocking off the Bengals in Week 1, Week 2 brought plenty more surprises. The Saints torched the Cowboys, the Raiders upset the Ravens, and the Vikings knocked off the 49ers. Let’s try to make sense of it all and break down the matchups for Week 3. Each week of […]

Justin Jefferson A Full-Go For Week 3

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (quad) was removed from the injury report on Friday. The superstar wideout was dealing with a quad issue, but appears to be fine after getting in a full practice session on Friday. It sounds like Jefferson is a full-go for Sunday and won't have any lingering effects from his […]

Week 3 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy defensive rankings. Every week, I rank the best and worst fantasy defenses from No. 1 through 32. Each defense will also be separated by tiers. If you're looking for a defense, prioritize the units found in the first couple of tiers.  Those fantasy defenses are going to be […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings for 2024 - September Updates Include Malik Nabers, Rashee Rice, De'Von Achane, C.J. Stroud, Saquon Barkley

The NFL season is off to a fast start, as Week 3 is already here and one week away from flipping the calendar page from September to October. RotoBaller HQ constantly updates rankings to account for the latest NFL news and injuries. With role changes, injuries, and quarterback switches, we are back with our NFL […]

Week 3 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Tony Pollard, DeVonta Smith, Jauan Jennings, Stefon Diggs, Drake London, Derrick Henry

Week 3 kicked off with a blowout victory for the New York Jets over the New England Patriots, and with the bulk of the new slate set to kick off on Sunday, it's time to dive in on key start-or-sit decisions. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 3 fantasy football PPR rankings for […]

Week 3 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Malik Willis

Week 3 of the new NFL season has begun, and fantasy managers are again tasked with making some tough start-or-sit calls this weekend. Fantasy scoring is down as a whole this year, and as defenses continue to play deep coverage to avoid explosive plays, quarterback scoring has taken a hit so far. We're here to […]

Colby Parkinson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-End TE2 ANALYSIS: Opportunities are no longer hard to come by for Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson. The 25-year-old has played over 80 percent of offensive snaps in each of the Rams' first two games this season. Parkinson's increased playing time is a product […]

Jalen Nailor - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Nailor has been impressive this season, getting increased opportunities amidst injuries to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. While Jefferson is healthy and playing this week, Addison (ankle) has been ruled out. That leaves Nailor as the Vikings' No. 2 wide receiver. Most of Nailor's […]

Breaking Tackle$ - NFL Betting Picks for Week 3 (Premium Content)

Welcome to the inaugural Breaking Tackle$ article, where we will be breaking down some NFL props for the upcoming Week 3 slate. This is the sister of my PGA article, Breaking $100, which also focuses heavily on the prop market, which has been very friendly to us over the last few years. In this week's […]

Week 3 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Tee Higgins, Amari Cooper, Tank Dell, Xavier Worthy, Alec Pierce, Brandon Aiyuk, more

Passing stats are down around the NFL, meaning many wide receivers are off to slow starts in 2024. Start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, especially given the current situation many wide receivers are in. We're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 3 fantasy football wide receiver rankings […]

Week 3 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Carson Steele, Cam Akers, Kyren Williams, Rachaad White, Zach Charbonnet, more

The 2024 NFL season has seen fewer passing attempts, yards, and touchdowns, so naturally, running backs seem to be getting more work to begin the year. This could mean more running backs are on the fantasy football radar, but it also makes start-or-sit decisions more difficult. We're here to help you set winning lineups with […]

Week 3 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates Include Brandon Aubrey, Justin Tucker, Tyler Bass, Blake Grupe, Daniel Carlson, Matt Prater, more

We're onto Week 3 of the fantasy football season, and it's time to navigate one of the most difficult positions in fantasy football -- the kicker spot. We're here to help you decide who to start and who to sit with our Week 3 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see […]

Week 3 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Kyle Pitts, Dallas Goedert, Isaiah Likely, Jake Ferguson

It's been a rough go for tight ends in fantasy football thus far, but as offenses adjust to the way defenses are playing, we could see a few more TEs emerge as fantasy studs. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 3 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make start […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 3 - Top Lineup Plays Include Baker Mayfield, DeVonta Smith, Travis Kelce, Kyren Williams

After the Jets and Pats went at it on "Thursday Night Football," Week 3 rolls on with a loaded 13-game FanDuel slate on Sunday. As usual, there are more than a few notable injuries for DFS managers to monitor heading into Sunday’s festivities, as CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and Joe Mixon each have shown up […]