Josh Jacobs Totals 108 Yards Versus Colts

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs picked up 79 yards on 17 carries and added two catches for 29 yards in Sunday's win over the Colts. In a plus matchup, the rookie didn't quite live up to expectations as he ceded 13 carries to the rest of the Raiders backfield. It was the most touches […]

J.J. Nelson Ruled Out For Week 4

Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson (ankle) is inactive for Week 4 against the Colts. With Nelson out, the Raiders will rely on Tyrell Williams and rookie Hunter Renfrow in the passing game. Tight end Darren Waller could easily lead the team in targets in Indy, and he's a high-end TE1. Rookie Keelan Doss could […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: T.Y. Hilton is officially out. Terry McLaurin has been ruled out for Week 4. Chris Godwin Expected To Suit Up On Sunday LeSean McCoy Good To Go […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target In Week 4

In Week 3, several of the wide receivers that were recommended in this column went off which helped to make up for a lesser showing in Week 2. The highlight of Week 2 was the three-touchdown performance from Mike Evans where he absolutely scorched the Giants secondary for 190 yards. Tyler Boyd had a modest performance […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 4

Welcome to our Week 4 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 […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Week 4

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 4

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. One of the most interesting things about NFL DFS is how different each slate is from week to week. Frankly, there's […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/29/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Heading into Week Four of the NFL season, trends are starting to emerge. New stars are starting to make their mark. Questions are being raised about whether this veteran or that veteran still has what it takes. It’s a long season and unexpected things can happen, but there are some players who have established what […]

Fantasy Football Rookies To Watch In Week 4

Each week in this column, we'll highlight a few first-year players who are worth keeping your eye on. Not all of the players listed below are must-starts, but all of them are in a position to be viable fantasy options. If any of these names are sitting out on your waiver wire, you should keep […]

Week 4 DFS Cash Game Value Plays For FanDuel And DraftKings

Week 3 was a little bit calmer than the turbulence of Week 2. However, as always at this time of the season, we are still learning about the ever-changing landscape of the NFL and which players will feature in which roles. Now that we are into the bye weeks we have a slightly reduced 12-game […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 4 (Premium Content)

All other Week 4 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings, and check out […]

The King's Week 4 Buy and Sell Guide

As the bye weeks roll in and the injuries mount, the fantasy football trade market is getting very busy. There are perceived voids at running back that is prompting many discussions in a lot of leagues, and the impact of some QB issues are still being felt. At RB, Le’Veon Bell owners feel needy because […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 3 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components in your efforts to achieve your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which is […]

Five Ways to Replace Saquon Barkley

After being drafted as the number one pick in so many fantasy football leagues, there really isn't anything more depressing than seeing Saquon Barkley on the sideline in a walking boot and crutches. After being held by the Tampa Bay defense to just 10 yards on eight carries, it was tough to see Barkley come […]

Not In Kansas Anymore... Players Struggling in New Spots 

If you’ve ever been the new kid in town, in school, or on a team, you know that it can be tough. You’re put on the spot whether you like it or not, and everybody is looking to see what you can do. Sometimes you shine and make a great first impression. That’s been the […]

The King's Week Four Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week Four fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]

Darren Waller A High-Volume TE1

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller has quickly established himself as one of the top-tier players at the position this year. He's second in the NFL in receptions (26) and ranks third among tight ends with 29 targets and 267 receiving yards. The 26-year-old has yet to find the end zone in 2019, but he […]

Tyrell Williams A WR3 Versus Banged-Up Defense

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams will look to extend his three-game touchdown streak this week when the team travels to Indianapolis to face the Colts. The 28-year-old has displayed a terrific rapport with Derek Carr in his first year with the quarterback as he leads the team in red zone targets (3) and is […]

Josh Jacobs Looking To Rebound This Week

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will look to rebound this week after a difficult matchup in Week 3. The rookie came into Sunday's game versus the Vikings battling an illness as well as a minor hip issue during the week, but he appears fully healthy going into Week 4 versus the Colts. The Indianapolis […]

Derek Carr A Desperation Streamer In Week 4

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has yet to top 20 fantasy points in a game this season, but we may see this streak end in Week 4. The team will travel to Indianapolis to take on a Colts Defense that has given up the seventh-most points to quarterbacks this season (20.6 PPG). With the Raiders […]

Passing Traits Analysis - NFL NextGen Stats

You can officially start panicking. We're already through three weeks of the year, and by next Monday at this time, you'll be looking at the schedule to realize that a quarter of the season is already behind us. It sucks, but it means there are still three more quarters ahead of us! Yay! We are […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 4

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Keelan Doss Still Competing For More Playing Time

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss has yet to see a pass attempt come his way this season, but head coach Jon Gruden gave us optimism by stating "when the time is right, you'll see him." The undrafted rookie played a measly two snaps in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Vikings in a game […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets

Assisting our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on 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 these free agent players will […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Daniel Jones. That's where this article will begin and end. As one of the many analysts who mocked the Giants on draft day and held heavy skepticism about his prospects as an NFL quarterback, let me be the first to issue a formal apology to Mr. Jones. Of course, Giants fans know they can't have […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

Another week of NFL action is in the books. If you had Mike Evans in your lineup, you probably don't really have much need for this week's column. If you didn't have Mike Evans, read on! This week's waiver wire list is headlined by a guy who everyone gave up on, a guy who got […]

Week 4 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The main story of Week 3 was the fill-in quarterbacks...and how effective some of them were. That's going to throw a lot of our analysis of defenses into turmoil, and we've gotta be ready for Week 4. Below are RotoBaller's Week 4 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off […]

We Must Overreact Immediately! Week 3 Outliers

Through the first three weeks of the NFL season, we are starting to get a better picture of the fantasy landscape as offensive roles continue to solidify. However, there were a few players that didn't have their normal roles in Week 3, and those situations warrant a closer look. It's also a little concerning that […]

Will Dissly (TE, SEA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Once again, Week 3 showed what the tight end landscape looks like. These are your top PPR scorers of the week: Darren Waller, Greg Olsen, Austin Hooper, Evan Engram, Jordan Akins, Will Dissly, Dawson Knox, Darren Fells. Of those, I'm betting my […]

Raiders Want Bigger Role For Josh Jacobs In Passing Attack

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said on Monday that he wants to get running back Josh Jacobs "more involved" in the team's passing attack. The first-round rookie has dominated the backfield in carries, getting nearly 75% of the workload, but has just one catch on three targets through three games. Jacobs sits on the […]