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Defenses to Stream Against with Confidence
A football player is only as good as his matchup. For players on the fringes of fantasy rosters, that proves to be true more often than not. Take Blake Bortles, who has an average of 25.82 points per game (standard, four-point per passing touchdown) against weak pass defenses, such as the Chiefs, Patriots, and Jets. […]
Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel, Chris Hogan, Josh Gordon Limited
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle), rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and wide receivers Chris Hogan (thigh) and Josh Gordon (hamstring) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. All four should be fine to suit up on Sunday night in a showdown against the Chiefs. Against a KC pass defense that has […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 6
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. […]
Rookies Worth Your Attention in Week 6
In this column, we will look at rookies who have either performed well the previous few weeks or who have a favorable matchup in the upcoming week. These may be high-profile names or under-the-radar depth players; the only thing that matters is that they are first-year pros ready to make a name for themselves. Ideally, […]
RotoRevolution - Running Back Start/Sit (Week 6)
RotoBaller Senior Fantasy Analyst Kyle Richardson (@krich1532) and expert Jake Hubman (@fntsyheadliners) give their start/sit recommendations at the running back position for Week 6 of the fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]
Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 6
While the New England Patriots-Indianapolis Colts rivalry wasn't as close a contest as football fans had hoped for last Thursday night, many players returned productive numbers for fantasy owners. Tom Brady and Andrew Luck both managed to eclipse the 300-passing yard mark and throw for an identical 3:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio, allowing for multiple pass-catchers to […]
Julian Edelman Should Gobble Up Targets In Week 6
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman enjoyed a successful return to the lineup in Week 5 with seven receptions for 57 yards. Edelman's legs looked fresh and didn't appear to miss a beat functioning in the Patriots complicated offense. The veteran receiver will go up against a Chiefs defense that is allowing the 16th […]
Josh Gordon Has Sneaky Upside In Week 6
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon will go up against a Chiefs secondary that is allowing the 16th fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Gordon has only three catches in a Patriots uniform but already brought in one deep pass from quarterback Tom Brady for a touchdown. Gordon's snaps are on the rise […]
Rob Gronkowski Should Produce Against Kansas City
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will go up against a Chiefs defense that is allowing the fourth most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. The stats are a bit deceiving after the Steelers Jessie James tore through the Chiefs for 138 yards and one touchdown but tight ends have enjoyed success […]
James White Has Dynamite Matchup Against Chiefs
New England Patriots running back James White has been a godsend for the team's offense through the first month of the season. White already has 32 receptions for 270 yards, four total touchdowns and has been quarterback Tom Brady's favorite target in the first quarter of the season. White will go up against a Chiefs […]
Sony Michel Looks To Stay Hot Against Chiefs
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel has come on strong over the past two games, posting 210 rushing yards and two touchdowns during that span. The Patriots love utilizing pass-catching back James White but Michel has become the lead ball-carrier in the backfield. Michel in Week 6 will go up against a Chiefs defense […]
Tom Brady Will Be A Top Choice Among Week 6 QBs
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will have a fantastic matchup this Sunday night against the Chiefs in Week 6. Brady has completed 67.6% of his passes this season for 1,259 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. Brady has turned the ball over more than he would like but will go up against a Chiefs […]
Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
It took five weeks but the vultures are finally starting to come out. We saw it in Detroit, where talented rookie Kerryon Johnson turned 12 carries into 70 yards while LeGarrette Blount turned 12 carries into 22 yards yet cashed in twice on short touchdown scores. Despite the return of Devonta Freeman in Atlanta, it […]
Week 6 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
It’s nice to write these articles when guys I have been keeping an eye on start making it to the top of the list. With the uptick in scoring this year, it’s been essential to find guys who don’t just offer a safe floor but offer the opportunity to score at a high clip. The […]
The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 6)
This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]
Week 6 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 5 has wrapped up, and we're onto Week 6. Each week we see surprises around the NFL. From Graham Gano's 63-yard boot to Ka'imi Fairbairn leading all kickers in points scored in fantasy, you never know what to expect from some of these kickers. We could see some shakeups around the NFL. Mason Crosby […]
Dynasty Outlook - Josh Gordon
Dynasty football is a game that many owners, including myself, treat like the stock market. You buy low, you sell high, and sometimes you're just better off holding onto a player. Throughout the years, there have been many players whose value rises and falls in drastic measures at times. Perhaps one of the most polarizing […]
Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Bilal Powell once again demonstrated that if he gets enough touches he can produce something for Gang Green. Powell gashed the Denver Broncos for 99 yards on 20 carries in Week 5, hitting huge holes that the […]
Patriots Re-Sign Kenjon Barner
The New England Patriots re-signed running back Kenjon Barner on Monday for the third different time so far this season. Barner will provide depth behind rookie Sony Michel and James White, but he's unlikely to have any fantasy impact unless one of the two ahead of him are hurt.
Patriots In Contact With Mike Gillislee
The New England Patriots have been in contact with free-agent running back Mike Gillislee, who was released by the Saints on Saturday. Gillislee spent last year with New England, and the Patriots could use more running back depth with Rex Burkhead and Jeremy Hill done for the season. Rookie Sony Michel and James White are […]
Week 5 Start/Sit - Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis
Not all sleeps are created equal. There's the "I had six too many adult beverages" sleep, the "I don't have a thing to do tomorrow so I'm turning off any and everything that could possibly wake me up unnaturally" sleep, the "If I lay down now, I'll get... one.. two.. three... hours of sleep" sleep... […]
Updated Week 5 PPR Rankings (Top 300)
Welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 5 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Lamar Miller (chest) is active but is not expected to play. Will Fuller (hamstring) and Keke Coutee (hamstring) are both officially active. Corey Clement (quad) is officially active. Devonta Freeman […]
Week 5 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)
Welcome to the second part of our Week 5 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 5 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR
Greetings, one and all, to the weekly column that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to stand up for myself 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. Who am I and why […]
Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 5 Fantasy Football Picks
So close yet so far. I was ready to do a full victory lap on last week's calls in this column after Aaron Jones and Sterling Shepard had big games while Kenyan Drake and Keelan Cole proved to be duds. Then I looked at my QB picks. In retrospect, relying on Case Keenum to be […]
Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 5
I am entering Week 5 with a lot of confidence and motivation coming on the heels of my Week 4 predictions. I was right about almost everything in my last column! Chris Hogan, Quincy Enunwa and Javorius Allen were non-factors, while Sterling Shepard and Tyler Eifert (before his catastrophic ankle injury) had great games. Only […]
Week 5 Consistency Reports - All Positions
We now have a quarter of a seasons worth of data at our fingertips and the cream has well and truly risen to the top. There are still some interesting names high in the rankings at quarterback and tight end. However, these are generally more variable positions. That is why both positions are often streamed […]
RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown - Week 5 Preview
This season has been chock full of surprises. Scoring is way up and with that comes the ripple effect of more players being more fantasy viable. The only issue that arises from more fantasy viable players, is the need for your studs to be actual studs. If you have been dealing with injuries or ineffective […]
Week 5 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS
Welcome back to Power Pivots! I hope everyone had a successful and profitable Week 4. The season is moving right along and as we head to Week 5 we have a pretty solid feel for players and teams. Veterans of multiple NFL DFS seasons are well-aware that things can often get tougher as the season […]
Week 5 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings
Hey there RotoBallers! Week 4 brought some monster performances from Alvin Kamara, Ezekiel Elliott, Calvin Ridley, and Taylor Gabriel while some of the chalk wide receivers like Michael Thomas and Allen Robinson let us down. One thing is for sure: NFL offenses are scoring at a record pace, which makes filling out daily fantasy lineups all […]
