Updated Week 7 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 7 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 7 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Carlos Hyde is officially out for Week 7. Melvin Gordon (hamstring) is officially out for Sunday's 9:30 am ET game in London. Rob Gronkowski (back) is officially out for Sunday. Devante […]

Week 7 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 7 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 7 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

Through six weeks we are now starting to see things settle down somewhat. We no longer have the massive movements in the tables that we have seen previously. This goes for all positions and the numbers are starting to match results. There will be names that surprise but when you go and look at the […]

Week 7 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Hey, everybody, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings under the microscope 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 is likely to shift a bit! Who […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown - Week 7 Preview

Week 7 is a big bye week for fantasy owners and many are scrambling this week to find replacement players. If you have been working the waiver wire all year, you may already be in a good position to succeed. If not, we need to look at some weekly trends to determine who you should […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 7 Preview

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: Josh Gordon, Eli Manning Jermaine Kearse, Jalen Richard Mitch Trubisky, Baker […]

Josh Gordon Likely To Play In Week 7

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) is anticipated to play against the Bears on Sunday. The former Brown has been dealing with the ailment before his arrival in New England, so the injury designation isn't much of a surprise. With tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) expected to miss this week, expect Gordon to […]

Julian Edelman Expected To Play Against Chicago

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (heel) should play against the Bears on Sunday. Since returning from suspension, the veteran wideout has caught only 11 receptions for 111 yards and a score throughout two games. However, with tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) not expected to play, expect him to see a sizable uptake in […]

Sony Michel Likely To Suit Up On Sunday

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) is likely to go against the Bears in Week 7. Michel joined a slew of Pats' players already on the injury report, but despite the designation, he isn't expected to miss this one, especially considering he practiced throughout the week, even if it was in a limited […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Expected To Play

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back, ankle) didn't make the trip to Chicago and isn't expected to play on Sunday against the Bears. Though injuries of this magnitude are always a concern, the team doesn't expect his absence to be long-term with his return potentially coming in Week 8 against the Bills for […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 7): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 7 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 7 of the NFL season. You can also click here to find more DFS analysis articles and tools. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on […]

Rob Gronkowski Unlikely To Play Against Bears

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back) is "highly unlikely" to play in Week 7 against the Bears after not traveling with the team to Chicago, according to a source. Players that don't travel with the team pretty much never play, so this is big news. Gronk owners need to find a replacement […]

Carlos Hyde Traded To Jaguars - Instant Reaction

With the news Friday that Carlos Hyde was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Jacksonville Jaguars, there are two questions which need to be answered. The first question: what does LeBron James think about it? Ok, actually the first question is, what does this mean for the remaining running backs in Cleveland? The second […]

Marcus Cannon To Miss Week 7

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon (concussion) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Bears. Quarterback Tom Brady's protection won't be as good as usual against a strong Chicago pass rush, although All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) is questionable and was slowed by his injury […]

Four Patriots Playmakers Questionable Against Bears

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back), rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and wide receivers Julian Edelman (heel) and Josh Gordon (hamstring) were all limited in practice all week and are questionable for Week 7 against the Bears. There has been no indication that any of them are in danger of sitting […]

Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 7

Week 6 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Welcome back Jameis Winston! Winston led the way at the quarterback position with 30.9 points, followed by none other than Dak Prescott. If that isn't crazy enough, Brock Osweiler finished in […]

Wide Receiver Depth Chart Analysis - Week 7

We're back with another look at wide receiver depth charts across the league heading into Week 7. As always, there's plenty of news based on injury and performance. Some specific situations worth highlighting before reaching the majority of the article include the high-powered offenses of New England and New Orleans, where are there specific changes […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 7

Fantasy football owners are going to be hurting during Week 7. There will be no Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks or Oakland Raiders to use in fantasy lineups this week since the four teams are on bye. Fantasy owners will need to find replacements for Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, […]

WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 6

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]

Giants Sign Corey Coleman To Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed free-agent Corey Coleman to their practice squad on Thursday, according to a source. Coleman was traded to the Bills by the Browns before the season and then was cut before signing with New England and being cut again. His stock is obviously way down and he's highly unlikely to carve […]

Which Patriots Players Are Must-Owns and Buy-Lows?

After struggling the first three weeks of the season, the New England Patriots offense has looked like the well-oiled machine it was expected to be. The Patriots have averaged 39.7 points and rolled up 462.3 yards of total offense per game over the last three contests. New England's offense was in overdrive versus the Kansas […]

Julian Edelman Lands On Injury Report

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (heel) is on the injury report this week and was limited in practice on Wednesday. The Pats usually list most of their playmakers on the injury report, but they usually play. Edelman didn't appear to be injured on Sunday night, so he should be fine for his third […]

Julian Edelman Will Have Plenty Of PPR Appeal Against Bears

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has 11 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown through the first two games he's played this season. Edelman will have a favorable matchup this Sunday against a Bears secondary that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. They have allowed six receiving […]

Chris Hogan Hopes To Stay In The Mix For Week 7

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan has been on the rise the past few games and is coming off of a four-catch, 78-yard performance heading into Week 7. Hogan got off to a slow start this season and was barely playing early on. But he has come down with some timely catches over the […]

Josh Gordon An Intriguing Play Against Bears

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon's role in the offense continues to grow heading into the team's Week 7 matchup against the Bears. Gordon caught only five passes last week but displayed an increased knowledge of the offense and is slowly earning the trust of quarterback Tom Brady. He will go up against a […]

James White Should Be Active In Tough Matchup

New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Bears defense that has allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing backs this season. White has been a revelation in the backfield for the Patriots, racking up 149 rushing yards, 323 receiving yards and five total touchdowns. He is quarterback Tom Brady's […]

Sony Michel Could Struggle Against Bears

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will head into the team's Week 7 matchup against the Bears with plenty of steam. The rookie has been a stud over the last three games, racking up 318 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He continues to split time in the backfield with veteran James White but Michel […]

Rob Gronkowski Should Find End Zone Against Bears

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski heads into Week 7 with 26 receptions for 405 yards but only one touchdown on the season. Gronk has come down with some huge catches this season but the Patriots have been judicious with how he has been deployed at times. The Patriots top red zone target should […]

Tom Brady Will Be Tested Against Stout Bears Defense

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will lead the charge against a tough Bears defense that has allowed the 17th fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Brady's 13:6/TD:INT ratio is a little bit higher than past seasons for the future Hall of Famer but he still is an elite passer. He will face […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 7)

It’s hard to believe that this week will mark the halfway point of the fantasy football season for most leagues. It’s time to make the moves that will put your team over-the-top to dominate the remainder of your league. As a fantasy owner, you’ll need to examine all of the circumstances around the players you […]