Hot Take NFL Podcast: Week 2 Waiver Wire With Xavier Warner

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Xavier Warner to share their thoughts on Week 1 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 2. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Alvin Kamara Could See Reduced Touches Moving Forward

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara could see a slight reduction in touches moving forward. Kamara was on the field for 52 snaps during Week 1 and head coach Sean Payton says it was largely due to the fact that the Saints were playing from behind. Payton also mentioned that despite Kamara looking excellent […]

Ted Ginn Will Provide Deep Threat Against Browns

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn will try and build off of his 68-yard, one-touchdown performance in Week 1 when the team lines up against the Browns. The Browns allowed 218 yards to Steelers receivers in Week 1 and Ginn will once again be a threat to put up a big play. As receiver […]

Michael Thomas Should Keep Rolling Against Browns

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will look to repeat his monster Week 1 performance when the Saints take on the Browns in Week 2. The Browns were bend-but-don't-break against the Steelers in Week 1 and will be tasked with attempting to bottle up a potent Saints passing attack. Thomas caught 16 passes for […]

Alvin Kamara Has Favorable Matchup Against Browns

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara should be able to keep rolling when the Saints take on the Browns in New Orleans in Week 2. Kamara was dynamic in Week 1, posting 141 all-purpose yards with three touchdowns and was a force in the passing game. The Browns were beaten regularly on the ground […]

Drew Brees To Maintain QB1 Status For Week 2

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees should be able to score plenty of points at home against the Browns in Week 2. Cleveland flashed some of the potential that they invested in during the draft this season with cornerback Denzel Ward picking off two passes against the Steelers in Week 1. The Browns defense caused […]

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 […]

Benjamin Watson (TE, NO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The ageless New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson is back with the team and quarterback that helped him have the best year of his lengthy career in 2015 (74-825-6) and started off decently with four receptions for 44 yards against Tampa Bay. […]

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 […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 2)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Mike Gillislee (RB, NO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints running back Mike Gillislee may have fumbled in Week 1, but his fumble that wound up being returned for a touchdown didn't cost the Saints the game - their defense is to blame for that. It doesn't help his stock, […]

Mike Gillislee Struggles In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Mike Gillislee struggled in Week 1. In a negative game script where the Saints were playing from behind, Gillislee only totaled three carries for nine yards and a fumble. It is possible for Gillislee to get more touches in the future, but he remains nearly irrelevant in all fantasy formats. […]

Benjamin Watson Posts 44 Receiving Yards In Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson caught four passes for 44 yards in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. The veteran came into the season as a fantasy sleeper candidate due to quarterback Drew Brees' affection for throwing to the tight end. His Week 1 output can be characterized as modest, at best, […]

Ted Ginn Catches 28-Yard Touchdown Pass Versus Bucs

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught five passes for 68 yards in Week 1, including a 28-yard touchdown catch against the Buccaneers. The veteran is often forgotten in fantasy circles but delivered right out of the gate and it is clear he has earned the trust of quarterback Drew Brees. The Saints operate […]

Saints Defense Torched In Season Opener

The New Orleans Saints defense was torched in their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Opposing quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick ended the game with over 400 yards passing and five touchdowns, two of the Buccaneers receivers had nearly 150 yards each and the Buccaneers had over 100 yards rushing as a team. Although the Saints […]

Alvin Kamara Delivers 141 All-Purpose Yards, Three Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara racked up 141 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. There was no sophomore slump for Kamara in Week 1, who caught eight passes for 105 yards and added 29 yards on the ground. His athleticism flashed all over the field as […]

Michael Thomas Racks Up 180 Receiving Yards In Loss

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught 16 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown in the Saints 48-32 loss to the Buccaneers. It was a fantastic opening performance for Thomas who was all over the field, seeing 17 targets in the game. After a breakout campaign in 2017, Thomas is clearly the number […]

Drew Brees Throws For 439 Yards, Three Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 37 of 45 passes for 439 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. It was a valiant effort by the future Hall of Famer but couldn't overcome the hole the Saints dug for themselves in allowing 31 first-half points. The early deficit put […]

Cameron Meredith A Healthy Scratch

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith is inactive for Week 1 against the Buccaneers. Meredith was slow to recover from his knee injury that kept him out for all of 2017 in training camp and the preseason. He can easily work his way back up the depth chart with more repetitions and good health, […]

Cameron Meredith Warming Up With Backups

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith was seen warming up with practice squad players before the Week 1 game against the Buccaneers. Meredith was behind in training camp and the preseason while recovering from a knee injury that kept him out all of last year. His role was in question coming into the season […]

Austin Carr To Work Out Of Slot

New Orleans Saints undrafted wide receiver Austin Carr is expected to work out of the slot in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. Despite only playing in one career game with no catches, he has impressed quarterback Drew Brees enough and gained his trust. Carr could be DFS deep sleeper on Sunday in a good matchup.

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 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back and it feels so good! Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target at the end of your 2018 drafts for Week 1 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our tiered defense rankings are your guide to drafting defenses, making waiver wire pickups/adds to […]

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. […]