Running Back Touch Breakdown - Week 1 Recap

Anytime I start a new project, I’m filled with so much excitement it’s hard not to start just dumping data on Twitter and sharing it with the world. That is how I have felt with this project for several weeks now. One thing I have always loved is collecting data on running backs. I truly […]

Wide Receiver Targets and Snaps - Week 1 Report

After spending months, weeks, and days subtracting the amount of time that remained until the regular season, we have now shifted focus toward adding numbers instead. This applies to the weekly variances in how many opportunities your wide receivers are being allotted, both in terms of their snap count and in how many targets they […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts - Week 2

One week down, 16 more weeks of under-the-radar booms and busts to go! My opening week of boom/bust predictions was as uneven as Eminem’s new album. While James White and Ted Ginn made me look like I may know a thing or two, DeSean Jackson ruined everything by posting a 5-146-2 line that made me […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 2)

Were you a bad enough dude to roster Phillip Dorsett against the Houston Texans last week? His smash game (at least for his price point) was a matchup-based play that was highlighted in the Week 1 version of this piece. It panned out extremely well. While Donte Moncrief didn't produce has planned, he did account […]

Inside the Tent - Week 2 NFL Injury Insight

Well, well, well, Week 1 sure was a whirlwind. If the entire 2018 season is anything like Week 1, we're in for a good one ladies and gentlemen. Unfortunately, some fantasy-relevant players were banged up and fantasy owners suffered as a result. With that being said, if the season is indeed like Week 1, then […]

Sony Michel Has A Chance To Play

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) made a lot of progress this week to the point where he has given himself a chance to be active for his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars, according to a source. That doesn't mean that he'll be active, though, and we'll have to […]

Rex Burkhead Travels With Team

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) made progress this week and traveled with the team to Jacksonville for Week 2, according to a source. All signs point to Burkhead being active, but James White could see most of the work in this one. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) is also trending toward playing, but […]

Bennie Fowler Cut By Patriots

The New England Patriots cut wide receiver Bennie Fowler on Saturday, according to a source. Offensive tackle Cole Croston was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. This is a sign that right tackle Marcus Cannon will not be able to play in Week 2 against the Jaguars.

Marcus Cannon Unlikely To Play

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon (calf) will take an impressive improvement in order to play through a calf injury in Week 2 against the Jaguars, according to a source. The team is preparing LaAdrian Waddle to play this week if Cannon can't suit up. If Cannon doesn't play on Sunday, it'll be a […]

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Questionable For Week 2

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee) were both limited in practice on Friday but are questionable for Week 2 against the Jaguars. With both backs putting in multiple days of limited practice, our best guess is that they will both be active, alongside James White. Burkhead remains the preferred […]

Warning Signals - RB / WR / TE

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Week 2 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After an intense, high-scoring Week 1 you are probably looking forward to getting some lineups set for Week 2. Week 1 was not only high-scoring but it was also a week which saw a lot of the chalk plays hit, and hit big. It is important to identify what performances were the […]

Rex Burkhead Looks Limited Thursday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) appeared to be limited, at best, in practice on Thursday. The fact that Burkhead is practicing at all is a good sign after he was diagnosed with a concussion, but his status for Week 2 against the Jaguars is iffy right now. With both he and rookie […]

Sony Michel Preparing As If He'll Play

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) said he is preparing this week as if he'll play in Week 2 against the Jaguars. The Patriots may need Michel active if Rex Burkhead (concussion) can't play. Michel missed Week 1 and valuable time in the preseason and training camp, so his role is in […]

Rex Burkhead Took Part In Individual Drills Wednesday

Although New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) was listed as out in practice on Wednesday, he was on the field and in pads during the afternoon session and took part in individual drills. It's a good sign that Burkhead at least did something, but it's unclear if he's passed the concussion protocol at […]

#TrendingNow - Week 2 Dynasty Risers and Fallers

It’s full steam ahead for Week 2 and welcome to the first #TrendingNow of the 2018 regular season. If you are new to this article, thanks for jumping in and taking some time to read it. This is the one article I keep each season that is strictly dynasty based. If you don’t play in […]

Kenneth Farrow Signed To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots signed free-agent running back Kenneth Farrow to their practice squad on Wednesday and released wide receiver Jace Billingsley in a corresponding move. Farrow didn't play at all in the NFL in 2017 and has just 60 carries for 192 yards (3.2 yards per carry) in his only season with the Chargers […]

Rob Gronkowski A TE1 Despite Stout Matchup

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski got off to a great start to his season in Week 1, posting 123 yards on seven catches with one touchdown against the Texans. The Patriots will go up against a Jaguars team in Week 2 thirsty for revenge and allowed the fourth fewest fantasy points to tight […]

Phillip Dorsett Has Tough Matchup For Week 2

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett is coming off a seven-catch, 66-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Texans in Week 1. He certainly is catching a lot of fantasy buzz off the waiver wire this week but could owners could be in for a disappointment. The Patriots will take on a Jaguars secondary that allowed […]

Chris Hogan Could Struggle To Bounce Back Versus Jags

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan will try and bounce back from his one-catch, 11-yard performance against the Texans in Week 1. He could have a tough time, however, making noise against a stout Jacksonville defense. Hogan caught only two passes for 20 yards in the 2017 AFC Championship game and should see plenty […]

James White's Value On The Rise

New England Patriots running back James White will continue to remain active in the team's offensive game plan for the Patriots battle with the Jaguars in Week 2. The Patriots are running thin at running back due to injuries to Sony Michel and Jeremy Hill which could lead to White seeing plenty of snaps come […]

Sony Michel, Jacob Hollister Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and tight end Jacob Hollister (hamstring) were limited in practice on Wednesday. It remains up in the air whether Michel will make his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars, but Rex Burkhead's (concussion) injury may play a part. If both Burkhead and Michel are […]

Rex Burkhead Misses Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) missed practice on Wednesday and is in the concussion protocol. That's bad news as the team prepares to face the tough defense of the Jaguars in Week 2 on the road. Burkhead remains the best fantasy option in this backfield when he's healthy, but he's now a […]

Rex Burkhead Could Struggle Against Jaguars Defense

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead faces a tough matchup in Week 2 against the Jaguars and their elite defense. Burkhead registered 64 rushing yards in Week 1 and the Patriots are very thin at running back right now. Burkhead is also in concussion protocol and missed practice on Wednesday. If he suits up, […]

Tom Brady To Face Tough Road Test In Week 2

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will face his first test of the season, taking on a tough Jaguars defense in Jacksonville for Week 2. The Jaguars have to be thirsty for revenge after Brady and Co. edged Jacksonville 24-20 in the 2017 AFC Championship Game. Brady completed 26 of 38 passes in that game […]

Tape Don't Lie - Breaking Down Phillip Lindsay's Week 1 Performance

Hey y'all! Welcome to a new column here at RotoBaller, "Tape Don't Lie". Each week, I'll pick out one surprising fantasy football performance and break it down. What does the film show? How does that mesh with what the analytics say about that player? What does it all mean in the grand scheme of things? […]

Several Others Work Out For Patriots

The New England Patriots also tried out free-agent running backs Orleans Darkwa, Charles Sims and wide receiver Brandon Tate on Tuesday. Tate was the team's third-round pick in 2009. New England already signed wideouts Corey Coleman and Bennie Fowler and running back Kenjon Barner on Tuesday, so it's unclear if they will add any more […]

Patriots To Sign Kenjon Barner

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent running back Kenjon Barner on Tuesday, according to a league source. Barner had just 16 carries for 57 yards and one touchdown in 13 games for the Eagles in 2017. He'll strictly be providing running back depth and isn't worth considering in fantasy leagues.

Patriots Signing Bennie Fowler

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent Bennie Fowler on Tuesday, according to a league source. Fowler played three seasons with the Broncos and had a combined 56 catches for 698 yards and five touchdowns in 45 games. He'll give the Patriots more depth with Julian Edelman out for another three games, but Fowler shouldn't […]

Patriots Signing Corey Coleman

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman to a one-year deal, according to a source informed of the deal. The former first-round pick was traded from the Browns to the Bills before the season and was then released by Buffalo. The Patriots depth at receiver is thin with Julian Edelman suspended […]