Derek Carr In Concussion Protocol And Dealing With Rib Injury

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (concussion/ribs) is in concussion protocol and is being evaluated for a rib injury after suffering a vicious hit in the loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The veteran signal-caller was also thought to have a shoulder injury, but it seems to be fine, according to a source. Carr […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Njoku

The 13th Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Juwan Johnson Fails To Produce In Week 13

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was a popular streaming target for Week 13 action with six teams on bye. Fantasy managers that went that route came away pretty upset, though, as Johnson failed to haul in all three of his targets in the 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. His first […]

A.T. Perry Not Very Involved Against Lions

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry was expected to have an expanded role in the passing game in Week 13 against the visiting Detroit Lions with Rashid Shaheed (thigh) ruled out. That wasn't the case in the 33-28 loss on Sunday, as Perry was targeted three times and caught just one of them […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Ezekiel Elliott, Tyjae Spears, Antonio Gibson, Zay Jones, more

RotoBallers! The NFL season continues to fly by. Week 14 has arrived, and for most fantasy managers, it's the last week of the regular fantasy football season. With it being a vital part of the 2023 season, it's time to scour the waiver wire and add players for that final playoff push. Only two teams […]

Derek Carr In Concussion Protocol

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (concussion, back, shoulder) left the Week 13 loss to the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter after a hard shot and never returned, and he's officially in the league's concussion protocol on Monday. Carr had to be carted off the field and is also dealing with back and shoulder […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round Including Ezekiel Elliott, Keaton Mitchell, Noah Brown, Tyjae Spears

Week 13 was a tough grind for many of you, what with a six-team bye and then several injuries to key players on Sunday. We're heading into our final bye week, with only Arizona and Washington taking off. Set yourself up for playoff success with the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 14. We're […]

What You Need To Know - Top 10 Running Back Rankings Including Alvin Kamara, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, and more

Week 13 was easily the most brutal of them all as we were faced with the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants all on a bye. A lot of fantasy managers were in a bind this week feeling like they were setting incomplete, patchwork lineups with […]

Top Fantasy Football Injuries From Sunday: Tank Dell, Derrick Henry, Rhamondre Stevenson, Amari Cooper, and more

The fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner, making key fantasy injuries a big concern heading into next week. Our fantasy football injuries report highlights the banged-up players with fantasy significance and their early status heading into Week 14 as of Monday, December 4, 2023. This article focuses on players who suffered injuries on […]

Jimmy Graham Logs Touchdown In Loss

New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham caught just his second pass of the season on Sunday in the 33-28 loss to Detroit. Both of Graham's receptions have gone for touchdowns, with the latest being a 6-yard touchdown grab from quarterback Derek Carr. Graham remains off of the fantasy radar given his very minimal […]

Chris Olave Tops 100 Yards In Loss

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave saw eight targets in the 33-28 loss to Detroit on Sunday. Olave hauled in five receptions for 119 yards, topping the century mark for the fourth time this season. With Derek Carr (shoulder, back, concussion) banged up, the second-year receiver may have to develop a rapport with veteran […]

Alvin Kamara Dominates In High-Volume Day

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara saw 20 touches on Sunday in the 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions. Kamara took 14 carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while hauling in six receptions for 58 yards on a team-leading eight targets. The veteran running back continued to receive the bell-cow […]

Taysom Hill Leads Team In Rushing, Scores Touchdown

New Orleans Saints offensive weapon Taysom Hill generated a strong fantasy output on Sunday in the 33-28 loss to Detroit. Hill rushed 13 times for 59 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in two receptions for 15 yards. He attempted two passes but did not complete either attempt. Given his fantasy position of tight […]

Derek Carr Doubtful To Return Versus Lions

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder, back, concussion) is doubtful to return against the Detroit Lions in Week 13. He is being evaluated for several injuries and has entered concussion protocol following a big hit from linebacker Bruce Irvin during the second half of Sunday's game. At the time of his departure, he had […]

Derek Carr Taken To Locker Room, Replaced By Jameis Winston

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (right arm) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. He took a big hit from linebacker Bruce Irvin and was helped to the sideline (and then to the locker room) by medical personnel. The Saints haven't issued an official designation on his status, but […]

Cameron Jordan Active Against Lions

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle) was a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, but he's officially active and will play in Week 13. Jordan wasn't on the practice field all week, but the Saints apparently felt the 34-year-old was moving around well enough during pre-game warmups to clear him […]

Blake Grupe Active In Week 13

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) was listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but he's officially active and will kick against the Lions. The 25-year-old apparently was injured in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was limited in practice all week. Grupe has been […]

Chris Olave Active For Week 13

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) is active for Week 13 versus the Detroit Lions, according to insider Nick Underhill. The 23-year-old was listed as questionable but cleared concussion protocol, confirming his status for Sunday. Olave's contributions have increased over the last three weeks, catching 19 passes for 254 yards and a pair […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 13 (Sunday Morning Updates): Chris Olave, Tank Dell, Keenan Allen, Trey McBride, Marquise Brown

Heading into Week 13 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 13 as of Sunday, December 3, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football assets. The injury news for […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 13 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 13 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Last week started with some lopsided Thanksgiving and Black Friday contests before the game of the week on Sunday between the Eagles and Bills. The schedule goes back to normal with just one Thursday matchup, but we are […]

Juwan Johnson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has battled injuries for most of the 2023 season, but is now one of the lone healthy pass catchers in New Orleans. Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (thigh), and Michael Thomas (ankle) are all banged up, with Olave looking like the only one of the […]

Week 13 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Breece Hall, D'Andre Swift, Drake London

Dodging busts with a full 16-game slate can be easy. With six teams on bye, it's a little bit more difficult. The Bills, Ravens, Vikings, Bears, Raiders, and Giants all get their week off this Sunday. It couldn't have come at a worse time with the fantasy playoffs for the majority of leagues just two […]

Week 13 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome back to the Week 13 Fantasy Matchmaker article looking at Week 12 matchups we love! This is my weekly series for RotoBaller where I look at the matchup strength for pretty much every viable fantasy football player across the fantasy skill positions. With only two weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, each […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 13 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include De'Von Achane, Diontae Johnson, Sam Howell

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 13 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 13 - Russell Wilson, Tyler Allgeier, Juwan Johnson, Jayden Reed, more

The byes are back. Wasn’t last week so nice -- where all you had to worry about was injuries? This week is a killer not just with six teams on bye, but with the high-quality fantasy options that the teams give us. You will not be able to use your Bills, Bears, Giants, Ravens, Raiders, […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 13 Lineups

Week 13 is finally here, and it might be the most important week for those fantasy managers still fighting for a playoff spot. With most leagues having their playoffs start in Week 15, there are just two regular season games left. That means if your fantasy team is on the bubble, you have to win […]

NFL DFS Week 13 Picks: Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Brock Purdy, Rachaad White, Zack Moss, Tyreek Hill

Hello, RotoBallers, and fellow NFL DFS grinders. It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror and we are ready to embark on the Week 13 DraftKings Main Slate. As some of you might be falling out of the picture in your season-long leagues, DFS is a great way to stay plugged […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 13) - Targets and Avoids

Detroit's defense was completely exposed by Jordan Love and the Packers on Thanksgiving day. Green Bay scored the most points they have all season, 29. Love threw for 268 yards and three touchdown passes. The Lions defense has been getting shredded, though. In the last three games, they've given up 41, 26, and 29 points, […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 13) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

"Bye-nado: The Sequel". Coming this Sunday to your TV. For the second time this season, six teams are taking a mini-vacation. Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Las Vegas, Minnesota, and the New York Giants are all on bye in Week 13. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the […]

Week 13 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

Perspective means a lot in sports, as in many areas of life. An example of this would be Shaquille Leonard. We mention him here frequently because he remains a legend in many IDP circles. Even this year he's been a pretty productive tackler, despite limited snaps and conflicts with his team/coaching staff. So, obviously a […]