Isaiah Crowell is Quiet in Week 9

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell was projected to play fairly decent against the Dolphins defense that has been unable to slow down the running game this season. However, Crowell rushed 13 times for 49 yards and was held in check all game. He finished the first half with just 16 total yards. Crowell […]

Sam Darnold Struggles Against Dolphins

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold saw his touchdown streak come to an end at five games against the Dolphins in Week 9. Darnold finished 21-for-39 with 229 passing yards and zero touchdowns with four interceptions. Clearly, Darnold is struggling, but he does have limited weapons around him. He heads into a matchup against the […]

Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson Playing Against Dolphins

New York Jets wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and Robby Anderson (ankle) are both active for Week 9 against the Dolphins. It's a huge boost to New York's passing game and quarterback Sam Darnold, although Darnold remains more of a QB2 for fantasy owners. Both Enunwa and Anderson will be risky fantasy plays this weekend […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson is officially active for Week 9. Cooper Kupp will make his return this week. Stefon Diggs is officially out for Week 9. A.J. Green is expected to […]

Jets Optimistic On Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson

The New York Jets are optimistic that wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and Robby Anderson (ankle), who are both questionable for Week 9 against the Dolphins, will play on Sunday, according to a source. Both players will be tested in pre-game workouts and are game-time decisions. It'd be a big upgrade for rookie quarterback Sam […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 9 Fantasy Football Picks

It's time to forget what you thought you knew. Halfway through the year, NFL teams now have a good idea whether they are contenders or simply playing for next year's draft picks. The trade deadline has passed, shaking up depth charts across the league. That means it is also time to throw that "draft stock" […]

Week 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 9 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 9 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 9): NFL DFS Lineups

Week 9 was always going to be a tough week to find value. We have six teams on a bye and a Sunday Night Football matchup between Green Bay and New England. However, fortunately for our DFS slates the Rams and the Saints matchup is on the afternoon slate rather than in prime time. We […]

Week 9 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

It is a really tough week with six teams on a bye. Fantasy rosters will be stretched and owners will be desperately looking for options who can give them solid production. It may not be the most amazing upside in the world but when every team is hurting a solid six or seven points from […]

Week 9 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Greetings, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings on the projector and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. Do note that the ECR will shift! Who am I and why should […]

Week 9 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

The second half of the fantasy football season is upon us. RotoBaller's Premium Red Zone tool can give you a sense of who is being utilized more in the all-important area of the field to provide more scoring potential. Just like targets are the lifeblood of a receiver's value in PPR leagues, red zone touches […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior: Week 9 Preview Show

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews each and every game of the NFL week including start/sits, sleepers, and busts for your fantasy football lineup. In this podcast you will hear about: Chris Carson, Kerryon Johnson Courtland Sutton, Adrian Peterson Nick Chubb, James […]

Inside the Tent - Week 9 NFL Injury Insight

Week 8 really didn't have a great number of significant injuries which is always great news! The most noteworthy injury was obviously the crazy-talented Will Fuller who tore his ACL on Thursday Night Football. Make sure to read about Fuller's injury as well as updates on a bunch of fantasy relevant players below in this […]

Elijah McGuire Has Good Chance To Play Sunday

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire (foot) is likely to be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and has a good shot of playing in Week 9 against the Dolphins. Head coach Todd Bowles said McGuire is "trending toward playing." It's unclear how much we might see McGuire play in his first game of […]

Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson Questionable

New York Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson (ankle) and Quincy Enunwa (ankle) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 9 against the Dolphins. They missed practices on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving them both unlikely to suit up. If they don't play, the Jets receiving unit will be in dire straights […]

WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 8

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]

Elijah McGuire Could Be Active This Weekend

The New York Post's Brian Costello expects the New York Jets to activate running back Elijah McGuire (foot) from Injured Reserve on Saturday. McGuire has looked good on the practice field and is expected to return in Week 9 against the Dolphins. It's good news for Gang Green with Bilal Powell (neck) out for the […]

Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson Still Sidelined

New York Jets wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and Robby Anderson (ankle) remain out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Neither appears to be on track to return in Week 9 to face the Dolphins, which would once again leave the Jets extremely thin at receiver. Jermaine Kearse has been operating as […]

Elijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Jets have officially designated running back Elijah McGuire for return from injured reserve, and he has already been practicing with the team. The 24-year-old back had been contending with a broken foot, but New York now has a three-week window to add him to […]

Chris Herndon (TE, NYJ) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon has caught Sam Darnold touchdown passes in three consecutive contests and is one of the few healthy pass catchers left on the Jets’ injury-ravaged roster. His next game is against a Miami defense that is allowing 265 passing yards […]

Trenton Cannon (RB, NYJ) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN:  9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Trenton Cannon will likely get more playing time in New York with Bilal Powell out for the season. This is a very good thing for fantasy owners, as Cannon had four catches for 69 yards against the Vikings […]

Quincy Enunwa Still Out Of Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Enunwa has been battling a high ankle sprain and hasn't played since Oct. 14, but he could be close to returning. When he does, he should return to being rookie quarterback Sam Darnold's favorite target, although it hasn't amounted to much in fantasy […]

Robby Anderson Missing Practice Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (ankle) was not at practice on Wednesday. Anderson sat out in Week 8 and appears to be on track to miss another game. Even if Anderson does play in Week 9 against the Dolphins, he won't be a very attractive fantasy option with Quincy Enunwa (ankle) potentially returning. […]

Using the #AllBenchRB Strategy

I apologize to my millions of fans for my absence these past few weeks. I was busy completing an Ironman whilst studying for the Mensa exam. During my training and study breaks, I pondered a topic I wrote about last year that I coined #AllBenchRB. I submitted my analysis to the Mensa Board, who instantly […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 9)

The NFL season is half over and the fantasy season is nearing its trade deadline. It’s at this point fantasy owners need to make moves to set themselves up for success down the stretch. We’ve seen which NFL teams are for more or less good and bad, and which players have changed their standing since […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 9

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 9 Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

The first of the six-team bye weeks is here. We might call this the Byepocalypse, except that one look at the schedule to see that it includes teams like the Cardinals, Jaguars, and Giants, you won't be too worried. Still, there are fewer options to choose from than usual and more spots than usual to fill […]

Week 9 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter the planning process for Week 9, as some of you are contending with backs that have been inconsistent or completely absent due to lingering injuries, while others are receiving disappointing results from runners that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. Fortunately, you now have an opportunity to utilize your […]