Week 4 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

If you've read any of the prior iterations of Defense Streamers and Starts, first of all, thank you. Secondly, you might've noticed "by Leonard Francis II" and thought, "Who the hell is Leonard Francis II? And, more importantly, where's Bill?!" Well, Bill is out this week, so I'm stepping in to lead you to the […]

Week 4 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. I'll be examining my […]

Week 4 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

We are officially in the BYE week zone. Yes, three weeks in, we're reminded that the NFL tends to structure it's BYE weeks somewhat unevenly, and just as harshly, we've probably built our teams unevenly as well. Almost every fantasy platform you use to draft shows you what the BYE week is for every player, […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 4 Fantasy Football Picks

Sometimes all it takes is one. One player can turn things around for an entire team. We saw it with Baker Mayfield in the second half on Thursday night as he led them to their first win in forever. We've seen it with the loss of Khalil Mack in Oakland as they struggle to an […]

Inside the Tent - Week 4 NFL Injury Insight

Thankfully, Week 3 didn't have a great number of fantasy-relevant injuries. It did have some awesome twists and turns though with the Browns getting their first win since Christmas Eve 2016, the Bills defeating the Vikings out of nowhere, and the Patriots losing their second game in a row. We got some updates about some […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 4

Week 3 of the NFL season was a crazy train even Ozzy Osbourne could not have kept on the tracks. Minnesota lost to Buffalo, Jacksonville lost to Tennessee, New England lost to Detroit, and the Cleveland Browns won their first game since the iPhone X came out! The NFL looks like it is going to […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown: Week 4 Preview

We are about to have some big changes at running back heading into Week 4. While some rookie running backs have disappointed this season, we are seeing others starting to climb to the top of their team’s depth chart. Other teams are faced with injuries that have pushed backups into starting roles as well. As […]

Week 4 Consistency Reports - All Positions

Three weeks may still seem too early to be assessing consistency but if you look at the tables below you can see that already the best fantasy options are beginning to rise to the top. We can already see just how inconsistent tight ends and to some extent running backs are compared to wide receivers […]

Week 4 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS

Hello RotoBaller football family! Welcome back to Power Pivots, where we discuss some alternative player options for use in DraftKings tournaments. As we saw last week, chalk plays don't always work. Popular options like Julio Jones, Corey Clement, and Eric Ebron had underwhelming performances, while lesser-known options Tyler Boyd and Calvin Ridley had huge weeks. […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 4): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 4 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 4 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]

FanPicks NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 4

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 4 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Week 4 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After two mostly calm weeks to open the season, Week 3 brought plenty of upsets (hello Vikings) and some surprise fantasy performances (Calvin Ridley with the touchdown hat trick). Despite the unpredictability of Week 3, we do know that passing offenses are back in the NFL this season, which makes stacking a […]

Wide Receiver Depth Chart Analysis: Week 4

We're back for the Week 4 wide receiver depth chart analysis. While this isn't the sexiest article out there, it's important. For example, Tyler Boyd was a great play last week, and his snap counts in comparison to John Ross indicated that could be the case. This week, some of the more interesting options based […]

Stop The Slander and Buy Patriots

After another slow start in New England--specifically Tom Brady--people are saying the end is near. Stop The Slander! Buy up all the Patriots shares you can get, because the fantasy point train may be a bit delayed, but it is on its way. How many years of consistent productivity do you need? What assurances do […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 4 NFL Start/Sit With Ben Heir

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Ben Heir of The Fantasy Sports Gaming Network to share their thoughts on Week 3 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best start/sit advice for Week 4. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Disaster Recovery Week 3: Tom vs Time

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking at all […]

Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 3 Report

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 […]

Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 4

Week 3 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Patrick Mahomes continues to take the NFL by storm with 13 touchdown passes in the first three games of the season. That's more than the entire NFC East put together! Alvin […]

#TrendingNow - Week 4 Dynasty Risers and Fallers

It was a wild Week 3. I feel like I have said that hundreds of times since Monday night ended but it’s the truth and I feel like I need to say it more just to believe all the craziness. Most of us should just put last week out of mind and let’s get ready […]

The Josh Gordon/Tom Brady Connection - Is It A Trap?

What is there to say which has not already been said about Josh Gordon? Well, nothing really. He has all the talent you would want in a wide receiver or any player on your team. He has the size to be physical at 6’3” and 225 lbs but he also has the speed to be […]

Patriots Working Out Jeremy Kerley

The New England Patriots are working out free-agent wide receiver Jeremy Kerley on Wednesday, according to a source. Even with Julian Edelman due back next week and after trading for Josh Gordon last week, the Patriots are in need of more receiver depth. Kerley was released by the Bills a few weeks ago and is […]

Phillip Dorsett Not Fantasy Viable In Week 4

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett will look to get his season back on course after failing to make a catch last week against the Lions. The Patriots offense will go up against a Dolphins defense that already has seven interceptions this season and has allowed the 10th fewest fantasy points to opposing wide […]

Rob Gronkowski Hopes To Jump Start Patriots Offense

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will look to kick start a struggling Patriots offense when the team takes on the undefeated Dolphins in Week 4. After a fantastic Week 1, Gronk has totaled only six catches for 66 yards over his last two games. He will go up against a Dolphins defense that […]

Chris Hogan Looks To Improve Against Miami

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan has disappointed fantasy owners through three games this season, catching only seven passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns. The touchdown catches have come in the waning moments of losses and Hogan has been non-existent at times. This week the Patriots will go up against a Dolphins defense […]

Josh Gordon A WR3/4 If He Plays Week 4

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday. The recently acquired receiver has a decent chance to make his Patriots debut on Sunday against a Dolphins defense that has allowed the 10th fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers. Gordon has the size, speed and talent to become a difference […]

James White's Value Best Utilized In PPR Formats

New England Patriots running back James White will continue to see his role expand with the news that running back Rex Burkhead has been placed on IR. White has enjoyed an active start to his season, with 14 receptions, two touchdowns and 191 yards from scrimmage. But White struggles to break tackles once he gets […]

Tom Brady 24th In Yards Per Attempt Heading Into Week 4

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will have his hands full Sunday against an undefeated Dolphins team with a defense that has allowed the sixth fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. The Patriots offense is searching for answers right now and is struggling to move the football. Brady currently ranks 24th among quarterbacks in yards […]

Sony Michel Needs To Step Up

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will look to build off of his team-high 14 carries in Week 3 when the Patriots take on the Dolphins this Sunday. The rookie now has a huge opportunity moving forward with the news that Rex Burkhead was placed on IR this week. Michel has put together some […]

Rob Gronkowski, Josh Gordon Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle) and wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should have a good chance of suiting up this weekend against the Dolphins. Despite being held in check each of the last two weeks, Gronk is always a must-start as an elite […]

Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 4

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss which players could see their fantasy value rise or fall most heading into Week 4 of the 2018 NFL 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) […]