Jalen Richard Makes Risky Flex Play

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is a riskier fantasy option this week, despite facing off against a very soft Bengals defense. Richard is coming a game where he only saw one target in the passing game, which was his lowest total since Week 2. Richard makes his living in the passing game and has […]

Doug Martin Looks To Extend Touchdown Streak

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has a three-game touchdown streak in the works and he will look to extend that versus the Bengals this Sunday. Martin has seen double-digit carries in each game he has started since Marshawn Lynch went out with an injury and turned that into three touchdowns, one in each of […]

Derek Carr In A Spot To Continue Recent Success

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has seen some recent success and is in a spot to extend this production. Carr has posted multiple touchdowns in three of his last four games and is now up against the Bengals, who come in with the 27th DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) versus the pass. This is one […]

Martavis Bryant Suspended Indefinitely

The NFL has suspended Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant indefinitely. This was a concern when the Raiders traded for him during the draft, but his suspension just now has been announced. Bryant is also on Injured Reserve and wasn't going to play the rest of the season anyway. The soon-to-be 27-year-old had just 19 […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers From Week 14

Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. Since you have now advanced even further toward achieving your objective, it […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

If at least one of your fantasy teams is still in contention for a championship, congratulations. Rather than wishing you good luck in Week 15, it would be more prudent to offer sage advice on which waiver wire adds could become valuable streamers or backups for the last couple of weeks of the 2018 season. […]

Week 15 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

It is literally mind-boggling how rapidly each fantasy season progresses from the anticipation and optimism of Week 1 to the inevitable conclusion once we reach December. Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through both the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. You […]

Week 15 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

It's the semi-finals in most fantasy leagues, so most owners should have their quarterback locked in permanently. If that's not the case don't fear, there are still good streaming options available in plenty of leagues. There are a few tough matchups for highly-owned quarterbacks this week. Aaron Rodgers @ Chicago, Matt Ryan vs. ARI, Matt […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round

The fantasy football playoffs are off and running, and we here at RotoBaller are here to help and get you waiver information as fast (and as accurately) as possible for your championship push. Consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 15. This column is published early every week and then updated after […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 15)

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 […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team  Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is, in this writer’s opinion, better than his numbers have shown over the course of the season. He unfortunately suffers from a dearth of talent surrounding him on the Oakland offense, particularly on the offensive line. While his supporting cast […]

Jalen Richard Should Be OK For Week 15

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (rib) was injured in the Week 14 win over the Steelers but should be OK, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Richard had nine touches on Sunday (eight carries for 24 yards and one catch for five yards) a week after rushing for a season-high 95 yards against the […]

Raiders Give Up Over 20 Points But Come Away With The Win

The Oakland Raiders defense/special teams was able to hold tough and come away with a win on Sunday against the Steelers. They gave up over 20 points, which means they have allowed 20 points or more in every single game this season. This has been a trend for them all season, along with not being […]

Jared Cook Leads Team In Receiving Yet Again

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook led the team in receiving during Sunday's win against the Steelers. Cook has shown to be the most consistent member of the offense and today was no different, as he ended with seven catches for 116 yards and no touchdowns. He had a three-game touchdown streak active coming into […]

Marcell Ateman Has Quiet Day Versus Steelers

Oakland Raiders rookie wide receiver Marcell Ateman was unable to make much of an impact in the offense during their win against the Steelers this Sunday. Ateman had only three catches for 45 yards and no touchdowns. He has stepped into a larger role in the offense due to all of the injuries the Raiders […]

Seth Roberts Posts Solid Numbers In Raiders Win

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts had a solid fantasy game in Sunday's win against the Steelers. Roberts finished with five receptions for 76 yards and no touchdowns. Those five catches came on seven targets, which was tied for second-most on the team, along with the 76 yards being second-most. He was shown to be […]

Jordy Nelson Has Decent Stat Line In Sunday's Win

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson was able to chip in with a modest amount of production during Sunday's win over the Steelers. Nelson finished with six catches for 48 yards but was unable to come away with a touchdown. He now has 16 receptions in the past two games, showing the upside of why […]

Jalen Richard Goes Missing In Win Against The Steelers

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard finished with very little production in Sunday's win against the Steelers. The projected game script was set up nicely for Richard, as we should've seen the Raiders trailing, which means plenty of pass-catching opportunities. That wasn't the case, as we saw Richard finish with only one reception for five […]

Doug Martin Extends Touchdown Streak To Three Games

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin was able to extend his touchdown streak to three games during Sunday's win against the Steelers. Martin had very limited production overall, with only 16 rushes for 32 carries, but was able to punch in the one touchdown. He has done a solid job filling in the starting role […]

Derek Carr Helps Lead Team To Comeback Victory

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was able to lead the team to a surprising victory against the Steelers on Sunday. Carr finished with 322 yards and two touchdowns, which now gives him multiple touchdowns in three of his last four games. This game set up to be a solid game script for the Raiders, as […]

Doug Martin, Jordy Nelson Active Against Steelers

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (knee) and wide receivers Jordy Nelson (foot) and Seth Roberts (concussion) are all active for Week 14 against the Steelers. Running back C.J. Anderson is a healthy scratch after just being signed earlier this week. Martin was expected to play but is more of a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex in a […]

Doug Martin Expected To Play

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (knee), who is questionable for Week 14 against the Steelers, is expected to play on Sunday, according to a source. He will play, but he could be somewhat limited and is in danger of being phased out of the offense if the team falls behind big against a strong […]

Updated Week 14 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 14 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 14 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) will not play Sunday. Sammy Watkins is out and will miss multiple weeks. T.Y. Hilton will play in Week 14. Mitch Trubisky will officially return this […]

Week 14 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 14 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 for the latest advice. This article […]

Week 14 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Hello and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings in the spotlight and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). I’m currently eighth in FantasyPros accuracy competition, fighting with the smartest of cookies, after finishing ninth (out of 130) in 2017. I hope this piece gives you a glimpse into my rationale for […]

Week 14 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

It's playoff time--hopefully you're still alive in at least a few of your leagues. Below are RotoBaller's Week 14 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 14 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our weekly tiered defense rankings are a guide to making […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 14 Preview

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: Spencer Ware, DaeSean Hamilton Jeff Wilson, Jameis Winston Dalvin Cook, Carson […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers from Week 13

Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. Since you are now advancing even further toward achieving your objective, it […]

Week 14 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

This feels like the first time in ages we have not lost a fantasy gold mine type team to Thursday Night Football. Seriously can one of the Jaguars and Titans play in that slot every week? Their current brand of football suits it so well! What that does mean is that entering the fantasy weekend […]

Raiders Defense Not An Option Versus The Steelers

The Oakland Raiders defense/special teams is not in play this Sunday against the Steelers. The Raiders have allowed 20 or more points in every single game this season, a trend which should continue this week, as the Steelers come in with an implied team total set at 31, which is second highest on the slate. […]