Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

If you thought the waiver wire was getting barer every passing week, you would be correct. These days, a half-decent running back can't gain more than two yards without getting snatched up by desperate fantasy owners. The wide receiver position is more promising, however. While there aren't many surprises at QB or TE, the first […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 6

It was a monster week for Quarterbacks, as six QBs topped 30 points and 14 topped 19 points (in six-point passing TD leagues) heading into Sunday Night Football. Some of the high-scorers were the usual suspects, such as Deshaun Watson, Matt Ryan, and Tom Brady, but we also saw huge weeks from the backups, as […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 6 Lightning Round

The scoreboards are lighting up all over the league. While star players did most of the damage this past week, there are always some unexpected names that emerge as well. Before we wrap up with Sunday night action, here is our instant analysis on free agents to add with the waiver wire lightning round for […]

Teddy Bridgewater (QB, NO) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I must admit I am surprised by Teddy Bridgewater. I thought Bridgewater would play the role of the average backup and rely on his tailback and just throw short, safe passes. Indeed, that was the case in Weeks 2 and 3. Alvin […]

Ted Ginn (WR, NO) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught his first touchdown of the year in Week 5, a 33-yard score that provided the bulk of his statline for the game, which was two catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. Ginn was […]

Wil Lutz Makes One Field Goal And Four Extra Points In Win

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz had a decent day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, making a 29-yard field goal and nailing four extra points. The 25-year old is 10-for-11 in 2019 and is also 5-for-5 from 40 yards or more. Lutz is one of the best kicking options in fantasy and […]

Latavius Murray Quiet In Saints Week 5 Win

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray totaled nine touches against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, seven on the ground, and two catches through the air. Murray only posted 34 total yards in the contest and was out-touched by Alvin Kamara 22-7. Murray is probably best left on benches in Week 6, and […]

Saints Defense Tallies Six Sacks Against Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints Defense sacked Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston six times in their Week 5 victory. Game script dictated this one, as both offenses flexed their muscles. This was the second time the Saints defense recorded six sacks in a game this season. They also scored one defensive touchdown and one special […]

Jared Cook Posts Solid Line Against Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook caught four of six targets for 41 yards and his first touchdown of the season against the Buccaneers. It was Cook's best game of the season so far and he showed a nice rapport with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. He saw at least six targets from Bridgewater for the […]

Ted Ginn Hauls in First Touchdown Against Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn was targeted twice and caught both passes for 35 yards and one touchdown, his first of the year. Ginn benefited from a more aggressive approach by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater against the Tampa Bay Bucs. The 34-year old only has 12 targets and seven catches through four games with […]

Michael Thomas Shines Against the Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was unstoppable against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints star hauled in 11 of 13 targets for 182 yards and two touchdowns against the Bucs secondary. Thomas' combination of elite route running and ability to catch the football proved very difficult to defend for Tampa Bay and led […]

Alvin Kamara Serviceable Against Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara totaled 117 yards from scrimmage in his team's 31-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kamara has had better games but he did a little bit of everything against a stout Buccaneers run defense. He carried the ball 16 times for 62 yards, a decent showing considering the […]

Teddy Bridgewater Lights Up the Scoreboard in Week 5

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater did his best Drew Brees impersonation in Week 5, throwing for 314 yards and four touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Though he did throw an interception, Bridgewater averaged an excellent 9.2 yards per attempt on 34 throws. He abandoned the check-downs and short passes for intermediate and deep […]

Drew Brees Tweets Video of Himself Throwing Footballs

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees posted a video of himself tossing a football on Saturday evening. Brees remains inactive for the Saints Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It should also be noted that the ball Brees was throwing in the video seemed to be of the Nerf variety, so he still […]

Updated Week 5 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 5 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Terry McLaurin, Vance McDonald are officially active. Tyrell Williams, Kenny Stills, Devin Singletary are all officially out. JuJu Smith-Schuster A "True Game-Time Decision." T.Y. Hilton (quad) […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 5

Welcome to our Week 5 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 5

In Week 4, Cooper Kupp and Kenny Golladay came through in a big way if you rolled them out in your DFS lineups. The other wide receivers that were recommended in this weekly piece didn't have the greatest days at the office. D.J. Moore had a great matchup, but he simply wasn't targeted often enough […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 5

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. Unfortunately, Week 4 didn't exactly go as planned and was just one of those strange weeks that we see a couple […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 5

Welcome to Week 5, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

Week 5 Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

A quarter of the season is in the books. So what have we learned? The Dolphins are by far the worst team in the NFL and could lose all 16 games, but the Redskins aren't far behind and are turning to Colt McCoy at quarterback. The undefeated Chiefs, as expected, have the best offense in […]

Week 5 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

That Patriots have to play a legitimate offense at some point, right? This week they've got...sigh. Never mind. Below are RotoBaller's Week 5 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 5 of the NFL and fantasy football season. In case you missed it, this is […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 5 - Monkey Knife Fight

We're in Week 5 of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 10/6/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Four weeks into the National Football League season, trends are emerging, both in terms of individual offensive performance and in terms of how defenses fare against a particular position. Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Miami are each allowing more than 300 passing yards per game, and the Dolphins offer the added bonus of allowing an […]

Jared Cook A Sneaky Sleeper in Week 5

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook hasn't gone over 50 receiving yards or caught a touchdown yet this season. He's been targeted at least six times in two games, but was unable to put together anything substantial. Despite the slow start, Cook is probably licking his lips ahead of his matchup with the Tampa […]

Teddy Bridgewater Gets Good Matchup in Week 5

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has averaged 29 pass attempts per game, but has only reached 6.13 yards per attempt. He has resorted to check-downs and short passes, severely limiting his fantasy potential. However, Bridgewater draws a good Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have given up the 11th-most points to […]

Week 5 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 5 of the NFL season is here, and the offenses are starting to get even more in sync. Of the 15 games this week three different teams scored 40 or more points, including the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers combining for 95 points in a 55-40 final. In Week 5, we'll be […]

NFL DFS Tournament Stacks For Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi RotoBallers! I hope you had a fun and prosperous Week 4, though the slate did play out in a weird way. I'm very proud to bring back our weekly tournament stacks this season for you, our loyal RotoBaller reader and appreciated premium subscriber. […]

Week 5 DFS Cash Game Value Plays For FanDuel And DraftKings

Week 5 brings a fresh new look to the NFL as the games head to London for the first time. The good news is that the game remains in the 1 pm window and therefore ensures we have a nice juicy 12-game slate for our perusal. However, with the Lions on the bye this week […]

Week 5 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 4 saw an epic shootout between the Rams and the Buccaneers while the Chiefs just edged past the Lions in an exciting finish. Meanwhile, the expected shootout between the Seahawks and Cardinals resulted in a disappointing 27-10 final score. The goal of this weekly column will be to locate some of the […]

Tre'Quan Smith Returning In Week 5

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report for Week 5 against the Buccaneers. Smith will return after a two-week absence, but he had just five catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in his two games. You can't take Smith […]