Rex Burkhead Back At Practice

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (neck) returned to practice on Thursday and is now eligible to come off the Injured Reserve and play on Dec. 2 against the Vikings. That would be in Week 13, a week before the traditional fantasy playoffs begin. While it's unclear if Burkhead will actually be back by […]

Is Lamar Miller Back to Fantasy RB2 Status?

I've been accused of being a Lamar Miller apologist over the last few seasons. Some of it is warranted, some of it way off-base. The crux of my pro-Miller argument has always been that you don't always need razzle-dazzle from the running back position. Sometimes it's perfectly acceptable to just be a consistent source of […]

Sony Michel Has Tough Test If He Is Active In Week 10

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) was on the practice field Wednesday in hopes of returning to the lineup in Week 10 after missing two games. Before the injury, the rookie had enjoyed a three-game stretch where he posted 316 rushing yards and four touchdowns. His status will have to be monitored throughout […]

Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Gronkowski hasn't found the end zone or gone over 100 yards since the season opener and injuries continue to be an issue, as he's missed two of the last three games. Owners […]

James White A Must-Start Despite Matchup

New England Patriots running back James White looks to continue the best season of his career in Week 10 against the Titans. White has racked up 766 yards from scrimmage this season with 61 receptions and 10 touchdowns. He has scored in seven out of his nine games played this season but will have tough […]

Tom Brady Has Stingy Matchup Against Titans

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will face a stiff Titans defense in Week 10. Tennessee is allowing the sixth fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season and have not allowed a single passer to throw for more than two touchdowns against them. Brady is having a fantastic season but, from a fantasy perspective, […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 10

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. […]

Duke Johnson Is Fantasy-Relevant Once Again

I was facing a dilemma in one of my fantasy leagues last week with Patriots rookie Sony Michel (knee) questionable to play in the Sunday night game. Should I risk rolling with him and then possibly having to pick up Cordarrelle Patterson or Jamaal Williams at the last minute if Michel was inactive? My other […]

Sony Michel Likely To Return In Week 10

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee), who has missed the last two games with a sprained MCL, is likely to return and play in Week 10 against the Titans, according to a source. However, he'll need a good week of practice without any setbacks in order to be cleared. Keep a close […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Offense reigns supreme in the NFL these days. In Week 9, we saw scores of 45-35, 42-28, 37-21, and 38-14. Also, the Bears scored 41 and the 49ers put up 34 in shellackings of lesser opponents. That was with six teams on bye. Not every vulture or opportunistic backup is worth owning in fantasy leagues but […]

Week 10 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

As the season rolls on, the kicker position is always a tough one to gauge. There are so few players locked in as starters that you sometimes have to hope you get lucky. After producing double digits only three times all season, why would Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey put up 11 this week? That's […]

James White Scores Two Touchdowns In Patriots Win

New England Patriots running back James White caught six passes for 72 yards while adding 31 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the Patriots 31-17 win over the Packers. White now has six games of 80 yards from scrimmage or more this season and has 10 total touchdowns. He left the action briefly in […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Emerges With 67 Rushing Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson stepped up among a thin Patriots backfield to rush the ball 11 times for 61 yards and one touchdown in Week 9. The Patriots were already down rookie runner Sony Michel to start the game but veteran James White appeared to tweak something in the first half. Enter […]

Josh Gordon Explodes For 130 Yards, One Touchdown

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught five passes for 130 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown to seal the Patriots 31-17 win over the Packers. Gordon made some spectacular contested catches in the first half and then added the deep strike to put the game away. As long as Gordon is healthy, he has […]

Julian Edelman Posts 127 All-Purpose Yards In Week 9

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was a jack of all trades in the Patriots 31-17 win over the Packers. Edelman caught six passes for 71 yards, rushed twice for 28 yards and even threw the ball to running back James White for a 37-yard pass. Edelman was targeted 10 times in the game […]

Tom Brady Throws For 294 Yards To Best Packers

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 22 of 35 passes, none more impactful than a 55-yard bomb to receiver Josh Gordon for a touchdown to pace the Patriots 31-17 over the Packers. Brady passed for 294 yards in the game and consistently put points on the board throughout. From a fantasy perspective, Brady has […]

Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon Will Play Against Packers

New England Patriots wide receivers Julian Edelman (ankle) and Josh Gordon (hamstring) are both active on Sunday night against the Patriots. In a likely shootout with tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back) inactive, both Edelman and Gordon should be big parts of this passing attack. Edelman is a WR2 in PPR leagues, while Gordon has […]

Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel Inactive

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) are both inactive for Sunday night against the Packers. Gronk has now missed two of the last three games and continues to battle injuries. He hasn't gone over 100 yards or scored a touchdown since the season opener. With […]

Concern Surrounding Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel

The New England Patriots will test tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) in pre-game workouts Sunday night, but there is concern about whether they will be able to play against the Packers, according to sources. Both players are listed as questionable on the injury report. Gronk missed Week 7 […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson is officially active for Week 9. Cooper Kupp will make his return this week. Stefon Diggs is officially out for Week 9. A.J. Green is expected to […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets and Avoids

Each team favored by four or more in Week 8 took care of business. The Patriots, who went off as 14-point favorites, let the Bills hang around for three quarters before a pick-six sealed the deal. With nearly all participants in survivor pools eliminated, you may not find a need to read this column. However, […]

Week 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 9 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 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 9 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 late […]

Week 9 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

It is a really tough week with six teams on a bye. Fantasy rosters will be stretched and owners will be desperately looking for options who can give them solid production. It may not be the most amazing upside in the world but when every team is hurting a solid six or seven points from […]

Week 9 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Greetings, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings on the projector and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. Do note that the ECR will shift! Who am I and why should […]

Week 9 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Last week I joked in this space about how the NFL doesn't make deadline deals, a statement that ended up being very wrong. All kinds of things ended up happening on Tuesday. Do any of those things have a major bearing on this week of action? Any new names hurtling towards a bust, or just […]

Week 9 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

The second half of the fantasy football season is upon us. RotoBaller's Premium Red Zone tool can give you a sense of who is being utilized more in the all-important area of the field to provide more scoring potential. Just like targets are the lifeblood of a receiver's value in PPR leagues, red zone touches […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior: Week 9 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. In this podcast you will hear about: Chris Carson, Kerryon Johnson Courtland Sutton, Adrian Peterson Nick Chubb, James […]

Inside the Tent - Week 9 NFL Injury Insight

Week 8 really didn't have a great number of significant injuries which is always great news! The most noteworthy injury was obviously the crazy-talented Will Fuller who tore his ACL on Thursday Night Football. Make sure to read about Fuller's injury as well as updates on a bunch of fantasy relevant players below in this […]

2nd Half Risers and Fallers - Mid-Season Report

Since most fantasy football leagues hold their championship in Week 16, we can declare that we are officially halfway through the season. As always, there have been some major surprises, both positive and negative. We recently polled our football writing staff to get their opinions on who have been the most notable breakouts and busts, […]