Saints Sign Zach Zenner For Alvin Kamara Insurance

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent running back Zach Zenner on Wednesday, according to a source. The move was made for insurance in case Alvin Kamara (ankle) can't play in Week 7 against the Bears. Kamara was noticeably limited in the Week 6 win and could be limited or ruled out this Sunday in a […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 7

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. […]

Running Back Metrics That Matter - NFL NextGen Stats

It's been a month--a full month!--since the last time we took a look at our beloved running backs. I don't think there is a hotter topic of discussion between pro- and anti-analytics than rushing. The guys fighting for stat-supremacy are all about using the passing game as much as possible while ditching the run; the […]

We Must Overreact Immediately! Week 6 Outliers

In Week 6, several players exploded in fantasy lineups. There were a few receivers that were above the rest of the pack in Week 6, such as Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, Chris Godwin and Tyreek Hill, but there shouldn't be any surprises there as those guys should have been in fantasy lineups. At the quarterback […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

All of a sudden, the Chargers look like one of the worst teams in football and the Jets look like a playoff contender. Maybe things won't shake out that way in the end but it goes to show how quickly things change in the "Not For Long" NFL. For that reason, we advise looking at […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

Some of you have been rewarded for your meticulous roster planning by receiving excellent production from your running backs. Unfortunately, many of you have been equally prepared when making roster decisions, but have been undermined by injuries, inconsistent usage, or underwhelming performances. If that applies to you, then those unwanted outcomes have forced you to […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

We weren't really surprised by the top-scoring fantasy wide receivers from Week 6. Out of the top-20 receivers, only Jamison Crowder, Auden Tate and Jaron Brown were less than 50% owned. Jaron Brown (0% owned) was only targeted five times but he scored two touchdowns off of those five targets. Auden Tate (23% owned) hauled […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round

The Jets are back! OK, maybe not back because they were never here but at least there's some actual hope and fantasy value to be had from a previously winless team. The tight end landscape has changed drastically again, as Hunter Henry returns right at 60% ownership, while breakout second-year Seahawk Will Dissly's season appears […]

Ted Ginn Jr. (WR, NO) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Time flies. It’s been more than 10 years since Ted Ginn Jr. was drafted in 2007 by the Dolphins and he keeps grinding. Now in his third season with the Saints, it is normal that he has fallen in the dark a bit […]

Michael Thomas Takes Advantage Of A Missing Jalen Ramsey

Michael Thomas hauled in 8 catches for 89 yards on 12 targets in Sunday's 13-6 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jalen Ramsey wasn't active in Week 6, and Thomas went to work exposing the Jags secondary. Teddy Bridgewater didn't take many deep shots, and when he did, they mainly fell in Ted Ginn Jr.'s direction, […]

Wil Lutz Drills Two Field Goals Against Jaguars, Caps Historic Day

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz nailed two field goals and one extra point in Week 6. The cherry on top for Lutz? Via ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett, Lutz tied Rian Lindell's record by making 34 straight field goals on the road. That speaks to his consistency as he remains one of the more […]

Jared Cook Catches Touchdown Pass Against Jacksonville

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook picked up right where he left off in Week 5. Cook snagged all three of his targets for 37 yards and hauled in a nifty touchdown catch in his team's 13-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cook has quietly become a red-zone favorite for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The […]

Ted Ginn Quiet Against Jaguars

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught just two passes on six targets for 36 yards and rushed for 12 yards on one carry. The Saints leaned on the pass because star running back Alvin Kamara was limited by injury. Despite this, Ginn didn't do enough with his targets to bring fantasy value. He's […]

Jared Cook Strikes Paydirt In Win Against The Jags

Jared Cook has been a touchdown-dependent TE at this point in the season, and on Sunday in week 6, he struck gold. Cook was targeted three times and made good on all of his targets. He finished the day with 37 yards and an impressive touchdown grab over safety Jarrod Wilson. This is now two […]

Michael Thomas Posts Solid Line In Week 6 Win

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught a team-high eight of 12 targets for 89 yards in his team's Week 6 win. Thomas was leaned on in the second half after an already-hobbled Alvin Kamara tweaked his knee. The star wideout has a good rapport with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, though the two failed to […]

Latavius Murray Has Season-Best Game in Week 6

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray posted a season-high 79 yards from scrimmage against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He led the Saints in rushing yards with 44 on eight attempts and was active in the passing game, with three catches for 35 yards. The day could have been even more fruitful for Murray, as his […]

Alvin Kamara Struggles Against Jaguars, Tweaks Knee

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was stifled by the Jaguars in Week 6. Saints writer Amie Just reported that Kamara had a swollen ankle before kickoff and tweaked his knee during the game. Affected by the injuries, the 24-year-old carried the ball just 11 times for 31 yards but did salvage his day […]

Teddy Bridgewater Throws Touchdown Pass In Week 6

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater managed his team to a 13-6 victory in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bridgewater went 24-for-36 for 240 yards and a touchdown, averaging just 6.7 yards per attempt. Unfortunately for the sixth-year veteran, a 42-yard touchdown pass to Latavius Murray was brought back by a penalty. Bridgewater went […]

Alvin Kamara Officially Active For Week 6

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is active against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kamara gets a juicy matchup in Week 6, though he might be limited. Even if he has a smaller role, he should still put up RB1 numbers against Jacksonville.

Updated Week 6 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 6 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 6 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Albert Wilson is making his return this week. Tyreek Hill will officially make his return today. Marquise Brown (ankle) will miss this week's game. Kenny Stills is […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 6

Welcome to our Week 6 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 6

In Week 5, Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller was the best wide receiver play of the week. Even if you didn't play Fuller and missed out on his big day, you still had a chance to win your DFS contests if you played other receiver options that were recommended in this column, such as Michael […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 6

Hello again RotoBallers and NFL DFS fans! Thanks for joining me here at Break The Slate, a weekly article in which we try to pinpoint the best DraftKings plays available on the main slate. Week 5 was a wild one and the highest-scoring slate that I can ever remember. Let's dig in and find some […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 6 - Daily Fantasy Football

FanDuel has 10 games available on the "Main Slate" in Week 6. With the Panthers and Buccaneers playing in London on Sunday, along with a handful of teams on a bye, options are more limited than ever. Luckily, as organizations continue to deal with a handful of injuries, the door is open for some guys […]

Woos and Boos - Starts and Sits for Week 6 Lineups

Week 5 in the NFL saw a return to normalcy from a fantasy perspective. Although we saw big performances from Will Fuller, D.J. Chark, and Aaron Jones, the top of the leaderboards was largely filled by some of the more common names from around the league. Could this be a turn of the corner as […]

Week 6 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

If this season has proved anything, it's that DSTs can not be dismissed. This past week the Eagles threw up 35+ points in most formats, and you can bet that was the difference in plenty of matchups. The Patriots have proven that the right defense with the right schedule can be as valuable as a […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Week 6

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 6 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hopefully, everyone won some cash in Week 5, but for those who didn't, it's on to Week 6. With a handful of injuries, the door is once again open for some guys to exceed their respective values. In this piece, we're looking at the […]

Alvin Kamara Likely To Play

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is likely to play against the Jaguars. After practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday, while alarming fantasy managers after being held out on Friday, the 24-year-old should be good to go for the Week 6 showdown with Jacksonville. Kamara has a favorable matchup on Sunday, with […]

Week 6 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 5 is in the books, and the offenses are continuing to roll. When offenses are scoring, kickers are getting opportunities to put points on the board. In Week 6, more teams are on bye weeks, and that means we have to get a little more creative with who we're playing. Week 6 has several […]