Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Welcome, one and all, to the 2021 fantasy football season. Week 1's action is still firing but we have plenty of games on the books to chew on as we look forward to Week 2. Trey Sermon and Zack Moss were surprise inactives, while a few key injuries and impressive performances yielded other players of […]

Tyler Conklin (TE, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Who would've ever thought that a time would come when Kyle Rudolph is no longer suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings? Even with all of the talent that Kirk Cousins can choose from on each play, they've still provided themselves with TE options […]

Kyle Rudolph (TE, NYG) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Big surprise! Evan Engram is hurt again and missing games! This is about as shocking as Travis Kelce NOT missing games. This opens the fantasy door for Rudolph, who becomes Daniel Jones’ top tight end while Engram nurses his injured calf. If Engram missed […]

Video: Waiver Wire Wide Receivers - Fantasy Football Week 2

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 wide receivers to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure to also […]

Evan Engram Still Not Ready For Practice

Although the New York Giants didn't actually practice on Monday, they listed tight end Evan Engram (calf) as not participating in their estimated practice report. Engram was inactive for the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Denver Broncos, and he isn't on the right track to make his season debut in a quick turnaround against […]

Saquon Barkley Limited On Estimated Practice Report

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Coming off an ACL tear last year, the Giants planned on easing Barkley back in for the season opener against the Denver Broncos. They did just that, as the star running back carried the ball […]

Giants Defense Allows 27 Points In Loss To Denver

The New York Giants defense allowed 27 points and 429 yards of total offense in Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Giants' defense racked up two sacks and six tackles for losses on Sunday. New York could not stop the run as they surrendered 165 yards on the ground, including a […]

Graham Gano Converts Only Extra-Point Attempt In Week 1

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano converted his only extra-point try during Sunday's Week 1 27-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. He scored only one point and did not attempt a field goal in Sunday's loss. The 34-year-old set a franchise record with 30 consecutive field goals made in 2020. Gano is a solid kicking […]

Kyle Rudolph Catches Two Passes In Giants Debut

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) caught two of five targets for eight yards during Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. He missed most of training camp due to a foot injury. Starting tight end, Evan Engram (calf) was inactive for Week 1. Rudolph was held in check by the […]

Kadarius Toney Held To Two Catches In NFL Debut

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) caught two passes for negative two yards during Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Giants 2021 first-round pick missed most of training camp due to COVID-19 and a hamstring injury. Toney was projected to have a "significant role" in the regular-season opener against […]

Darius Slayton Finishes With 65 Receiving Yards Week 1

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught three of seven targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. Most of his production came from a 42-yard grab in the first quarter. He was second on the team in targets and receiving yards, trailing only Sterling Shepard (9-113-1). Slayton […]

Daniel Jones Has Two Total TDs, Tails Off In The Second Half

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22-of-37 passes for 267 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 27 yards on six attempts and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. He connected with Sterling Shepard for a 37-yard touchdown in the second quarter to put the Giants ahead 7-3. […]

Kenny Golladay Hauls In Four Catches In Giants Debut

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught four of six targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. He trailed Sterling Shepard (9), and Darius Slayton (7) in targets on Sunday. The former Detroit Lion dealt with a hamstring injury throughout training camp but appeared fully healthy in […]

Sterling Shepard Finds The End Zone, Leads Giants In Receiving

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught seven of nine targets for 113 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 28-year-old had the biggest highlight of the game when he straddled the sideline for a 37-yard catch-and-run for the Giants' first touchdown. Shepard led the Giants […]

Saquon Barkley Logs 10 Carries For 26 Yards In Return

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) rushed for 26 yards on 10 attempts while catching one of three targets for one yard during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. He returned to action Sunday for the first time since tearing his ACL and MCL back in Week 2 of the 2020 season. […]

Saquon Barkley Officially Active Against Broncos

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is officially active for the team's Week 1 game against the Broncos. Barkley was expected to play, so this shouldn't be considered a surprising move. However, there's been a lot of chatter about Barkley not seeing a full workload in this game, making him more of an […]

Updated Week 1 Kicker Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 kicker rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Randy Bullock Joins Titans Practice Squad Joey Slye Promoted To Active Roster Chris Naggar Elevated To Active Roster Chase McLaughlin Could Miss Season Opener Titans Place Sam Ficken On […]

Updated Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings (Non-PPR)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. We have finally arrived to Week One of the NFL and fantasy football seasons, and it's critical to get off on the right foot with a victory! We are here to constantly bring you updated player news and rankings to help you set your optimal lineups. Below are our updated […]

Updated Week 1 Half-PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Week One of the NFL and fantasy football season is officially here and we are pumped! Below are our updated consensus Week 1 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. We've finally made it! Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1 Odell Beckham Jr. Likely To Play […]

Updated Week 1 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1 Tests Confirm Torn ACL For Gus Edwards Le'Veon Bell […]

Updated Week 1 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 Flex rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. These Flex rankings are geared towards making decisions for your Flex spot (RB/WR or RB/WR/TE), which in most leagues consists of running backs, wide receivers and in […]

Updated Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Odell Beckham Jr. Likely To Play Against Chiefs Preston Williams Likely Out In Week 1 A.J. Brown Good To Go For Week 1 Tyler Lockett Not […]

Updated Week 1 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Kyle Rudolph Good To Go For Week 1 Adam Trautman Is Healthy For Week 1 Maxx Williams Ready For Season-Opener Evan Engram Won't Practice Wednesday O.J. […]

Updated Week 1 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Trey Lance Good To Go Against Lions Carson Wentz Practicing In Full, Will Be Ready For Week 1 Deshaun Watson Officially Ruled Out These rankings are a […]

Week 1 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

It’s officially that time for you to set your lineups for Week 1 of the 2021 football season. We are done with drafts and big picture thinking, and we are now forced to dive into the weeds of weekly contests. That means we must look more closely at individual matchups on a weekly basis, knowing […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 1

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. It's great to have the NFL season back, and I'm here to help make sure that you secure the dub in Week 1! For those who are not familiar, each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you […]

Booms and Busts for Week 1 Lineups

It feels like it has taken forever, but the 2021 NFL season is finally upon us! No longer do we have to worry about projecting players out and setting up draft boards to get rosters ready. No, instead we now go to the grind of setting weekly lineups is on the agenda. With the rosters […]

Week 1 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint

As we kick off the 2021 NFL season, Week 1 is an opportunity for fantasy managers to start off on the right foot as they look to achieve fantasy glory. Having said that, some players will inevitably underperform or disappoint. Whatever happens in the opening week shouldn't drastically change your opinion of a particular player. […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

It's one of the oldest pools out there. It used to be the most popular league during football season until fantasy came along. But picking a team to win each week, not being able to take them again, is as simple as it gets. You don't need to worry about every little injury like you […]