Adam Trautman Back From COVID-19 List

The New Orleans Saints activated tight end Adam Trautman from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, along with linebacker Kwon Alexander, linebacker Kaden Ellis, safety JT Gray, right tackle Jordan Mills, right guard James Carpenter and defensive tackle Christian Ringo. Trautman will go back to sharing tight end repetitions with Nick Vannett and Juwan Johnson, which […]

Taysom Hill Activated From COVID-19 List

The New Orleans Saints activated quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian and linebacker Demario Davis from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Rookie Ian Book was forced to make his first career NFL start on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins and predictably face-planted against a really good Dolphins defense. Hill's return as the starting QB […]

Offensive Outliers From Week 16 - Coaching Matters

We now enter the 16th week of this series, where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 16, we saw stat lines such as the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver room combining for 404 receiving yards, the Houston Texans running back room […]

Targets and Air Yards Analysis - NextGen Stats

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war as we get ready for the all-important championship week. If you are still in the playoffs, that means you have been been able to stay alive and grind through 16 long weeks. Only one thing can beat you to the finish […]

Wil Lutz Shifted To COVID-19 List

The New Orleans Saints shifted kicker Wil Lutz (core) from injured reserve to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. He was already out for the season after undergoing core-muscle surgery earlier in the year. The 27-year-old tested positive for the virus and was one of many Saints players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Lutz will continue to […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

This year, Week 17 doesn't mark the end of the NFL regular season. It does signify the championship round in most fantasy football leagues, though. In what can only be deemed typical for 2021, several high-profile players sat out the past weekend due to COVID and wreaked havoc on fantasy lineups. The coming week is […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17

Welcome to the championship week(s) my esteemed RotoBallers! We've been put through the wringer to get here, but kudos to those of you who persevered and pushed through the injuries and COVID-induced chaos to have a chance at the title. You can't take FAAB with you, so flex that muscle when making adds here. As […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Derrick Gore, Elijah Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Welcome to Week 17 of the fantasy football season -- aka the fantasy football championships. Congrats to everyone who made it this far, now let's win it! Like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy football waiver wire articles. We are with you until the end, and are going to […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round

It's time for the championship chase, RotoBallers! High fives all around to those still with me in the hunt who are reading waiver columns. COVID-19 madness has widened the chaos chasm present in fantasy sports, so just put yourself in the best position possible and remember bad luck doesn't reflect upon your character. Let's start […]

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Darrel Williams, Rex Burkhead, Jordan Howard, Boston Scott

Congratulations to those of you who are preparing for matchups in Week 17. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while navigating through injuries to critical players, COVID-related absences, and the other surprises that emerged during this unique season. Now this diligence has placed you on the threshold of your league's championship. Winning your […]

Tre'Quan Smith Sustains Chest Injury In Monday's Loss

New Orleans wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (chest) sustained a chest injury in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He exited to the locker room in the first half and wasn't targeted before leaving Monday's game. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day. Smith has caught 27 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns over 10 games […]

Video: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 - 2021 Fantasy Football Advice

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some players  to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure […]

Marquez Callaway Records 46 Yards Against Dolphins

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway finished with four receptions for 46 yards on five targets in Monday's loss to Miami. Callaway followed up a 112-yard performance last week with a decent showing this week. The WR unit for New Orleans has been quite thin and this has allowed guys like Callaway to step […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Paces Team With 70 Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey posted three receptions for a season-high 70 yards on five targets in Monday's loss to Miami. Humphrey hasn't been consistent at all this season and hasn't even played in all the games either. With the Saints losing Tre'Quan Smith in the game (chest) and Deonte Harris being suspended, […]

Mark Ingram II Musters 17 Rushing Yards In Week 16

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II managed four carries for 17 yards in Monday's loss to the Dolphins. Ingram's numbers haven't been all that great since the back returned to New Orleans. He has 28 rushing yards or less in the last three games and 47 rushing yards or less in six of […]

Alvin Kamara Rushes For 52 Yards Against Dolphins

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had 13 carries for 52 yards and two receptions for seven yards on four targets in Monday's loss to Miami. Kamara bounced back after a poor showing last week and now has at least 50 rushing yards in four of the past five games. The RB will continue […]

Ian Book Throws Two Picks In First NFL Start

New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book went 12-for-20 for 135 yards and two picks in Monday's loss to Miami. He also added three carries for six yards. Book was making his first NFL start as Trevor Siemian and Taysom Hill ended up on the COVID list this past week. The rookie struggled nevertheless and didn't […]

Terron Armstead Remains Out Against Dolphins

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is officially inactive for Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins. Armstead aggravated his knee injury in Week 14 and will miss a second straight game. Ryan Ramczyk is also on the COVID-19 list, so the Saints will be without both starting offensive tackles on Monday against […]

Kwon Alexander Lands On COVID-19 List, Out Monday

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander will miss Monday's contest against Miami after having been added to the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list shortly prior to kickoff. New Orleans has a whopping 21 players on the list, leaving the team shorthanded for a crucial Week 16 matchup. Alexander has compiled 39 tackles -- seven of which have […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 17) - Targets and Avoids

What usually is the season finale is now the penultimate week of the regular season. 24 out of 32 teams are still in playoff contention. Just eight teams have officially been eliminated. This is why the NFL is the best. The major upset of Week 16 was the Texans beating down on the Chargers. The […]

Is Myles Gaskin The Dolphins Starting RB? Should Duke Johnson Be Started?

Week 16 is nearly over, but if your fantasy playoff matchup hinges on a performance in Monday night's game between the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints, you've come to the right place. The Saints offense is likely to struggle against an aggressive Dolphins defense with rookie quarterback Ian Book making his first career NFL […]

MNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Dolphins vs Saints Showdown

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I hope your holidays went great and your Week 16 has been profitable so far. I personally had a solid day yesterday, and hope to cap off my NFL week with a nice win tonight. We have a not-so-interesting matchup tonight as Tua and the Miami Dolphins (7-7) head to the Big […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight - Dolphins vs. Saints Monday Night Football

Welcome to Monday Night Football between the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints! Tonight's game means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no massive […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Week 16 Monday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Kwon Alexander Tests Positive For COVID-19

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday. He joins a long list of players as COVID continues to sweep through the Saints locker room. With New Orleans also down Marcus Davenport, Demario Davis and Malcolm Jenkins, the team will be short-handed defensively […]

Deonte Harris Placed On COVID List

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup against Miami. Joining him on the already lengthy list includes defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins, and cornerback KeiVarae Russell, all practice squad members. Although the quartet isn't expected to contribute much of anything […]

Updated Week 16 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce, Diontae Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Najee Harris

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below are our updated Week 16 fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues. In a crazy semi-finals week for the fantasy football playoffs, where do Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce, Diontae Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Najee Harris rank, among others? In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the […]

Updated Week 16 Flex Rankings for Fantasy Football: Devonta Freeman, Craig Reynolds, Van Jefferson, Christian Kirk, Rashod Bateman

It's playoffs time RotoBallers! Below you will see our staff's updated fantasy football Flex rankings for Week 16. Our goal is to get you to the fantasy football championships, and to win it all -- so let's take a look at where FLEX options like Devonta Freeman, Craig Reynolds, Van Jefferson, Christian Kirk and Rashod […]

Updated Week 16 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Rob Gronkowski

Welcome RotoBallers to our Week 16 tight end rankings for fantasy football. We're here to help you set those winning lineups as always, so let's see where key tight ends like Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz and Rob Gronkowski rank, among others? In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also […]

Key Fantasy Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights and Emergency Options for Week 16

Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 16. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to […]