Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Some of you who felt immediate satisfaction about your running back situation upon the completion of your drafts, may be experiencing different emotions after their Week 1 performances. While others among you who might have been concerned about your selections at this critical position might be more satisfied with your roster options after this week’s game […]

Week 2 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Welcome to my Week 2 Wide Receiver Waiver Wire additions column. I am excited to add this article to my bag of tricks for the 2018 season. Working the waiver wire is one of, if not the most important aspect to winning a fantasy football league. The one piece of advice I need to give […]

Week 2 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 1 was not a memorable opening week for NFL tight ends. While New England’s Rob Gronkowski got off to a great start (123 yards and a TD), other top tight ends were not as fortunate. Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker and David Njoku suffered injuries, Zach Ertz dropped passes like he was Amari Cooper, while Evan […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

Patriots Waive Riley McCarron, Chad Hansen

The New England Patriots waived wide receivers Riley McCarron and Chad Hansen on Monday, according to a source. The team also put running back Jeremy Hill (knee) on Injured Reserve. McCarron dropped his only target and muffed a punt in Week 1 against the Patriots. New England will search for more receiver depth with Julian […]

Jeremy Hill's 2018 Season Is Over

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill (knee) tore his ACL in Week 1 against the Texans and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Hill was expected to fill the short-yardage/goal-line role for the team this season, but that obviously won't happen now. Hill wasn't much of a fantasy option […]

Patriots Working Out Corey Coleman

The New England Patriots are working out free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman on Monday, according to a source. Coleman also has a visit scheduled with the Eagles on Tuesday. The former first-round pick fell out of favor in Cleveland, was traded to Buffalo this summer and has since been released. The Pats are looking for […]

Phillip Dorsett (WR, NE) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe the former first-round pick has found a home in New England? For at least the next three weeks, Phillip Dorsett will have a role with the Patriots. Dorsett led the Patriots wide receivers in Week 1 with seven targets, which he turned […]

James White (RB, NE) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back James White was included among the Week 1 recommendations, as the continuing delay to Sony Michel’s involvement with the Patriot offense appeared to provide the fifth-year back with a massive opportunity to accumulate targets, receptions, and fantasy points. […]

James White Enjoys Active Week 1 Performance

New England Patriots running back James White racked up 53 all-purpose yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans in Week 1. White caught four passes out of the backfield for 38 yards and added 18 rushing yards on five carries. With Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel and Jeremy Hill on the opening day roster, […]

Chris Hogan Catches Only One Pass Against Texans

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught only one pass for 11 yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Hogan was expected to be the number one option among Patriot wide receivers heading into the season but quarterback Tom Brady got into a rhythm with Phillip Dorsett and tight end Rob Gronkowski. […]

Rex Burkhead Registers 64 Rushing Yards In Win

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball 18 times for 64 yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Burkhead also caught one pass for five yards and was an active part of the offense. He did fumble once in the game but it was recovered by New England and split […]

James White Catches Touchdown On Sunday

New England Patriots running back James White had a solid performance on Sunday against the Texans. While Rex Burkhead is the starting back, White still saw solid playing time throughout the day. White finished the day with five rushes for 18 yards, along with four receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown. The running back […]

Phillip Dorsett Catches Touchdown In Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught seven passes for 66 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 27-10 win over the Texans. Dorsett looked smooth and comfortable in the offense as the number two option and caught all seven of his targets in the game. The Patriots run an equal-opportunity offense and Dorsett […]

Rob Gronkowski Rumbles To 27th Career 100-Yard Game

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski caught seven passes for 123 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Gronkowski was hit up constantly down field for huge gains, inlcuding a 21-yard score for his first touchdown of the season. Gronk now has 27 games of 100 yards or more […]

Tom Brady Shreds Texans

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 26 of 39 passes for 277 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. It was vintage Brady early and often, connecting with his favorite receiver Rob Gronkowski for a 21-yard touchdown to get the Patriots on the board. Brady orchestrated five […]

Jeremy Hill Leaves Game

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill exited Sunday’s game against the Texans after injuring his knee in the third quarter. Hill went to the medical tent and then walked to the locker room soon after. With fellow running back Sony Michel already out the Patriots are down to just Rex Burkhead and James White […]

Sony Michel, Jacob Hollister Out Against Texans

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and tight end Jacob Hollister (hamstring) are inactive for Week 1 against the Texans. Michel was never realistically going to suit up for the season opener, but he should be able to make it back in Week 2. With him out, Rex Burkhead and James White […]

Rob Gronkowski Resisted Potential Trade

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski resisted a potential trade during the offseason when he was away from the team and considering retirement, according to sources. He told the Patriots that he would rather retire than play for another team. The two sides agreed on a reworked deal with incentives to keep him happy […]

Sony Michel Not Expected To Play

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee), who is questionable for Week 1 against the Texans, is not expected to play, according to a source. Michel was always bordering on not playing in the season opener, so although it's not official yet, you shouldn't plan on using him in your flex spot on […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 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. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - Week 1 Lineup Questions

It's officially in the air. For the beginners, you've logged your first draft, you've probably looked at your lineup a few dozen times, and you're just waiting to see what happens next. For the veterans, it's just the beginning. There are enough good or great drafts in everyone's books, but the truth is well known; […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 1)

It's been a long and rough six months, but our dues have finally been paid. My friends, NFL football is back, draft season is over, and it's finally time to set our lineups and fire up our favorite players for Week 1. Nothing is more important than match-up analyzation when it comes to fantasy football. […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts - Week 1

Cue that Hank Williams Jr. music, because fantasy owners are ready for some football! The fantasy football season is ready to kick off, and there is no time like the present to figure out the under-the-radar booms and busts for the first week of the NFL season. Whether you are in a traditional year-long league […]

Inside the Tent - Week 1 NFL Injury Insight

Making weekly lineup decisions is one of the most excruciating aspects of fantasy football. As if it weren't enough to consider positional matchups, weather, offensive trends and such, the one thing that leaves fantasy owners in the biggest bind is injuries. Health issues can make or break a player's value in a given week and […]

FanDuel Lineup Picks (Week 1) - NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 1 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 1 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 […]