Jared Cook Has Touchdown In Third Straight Game

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook was able to reach the end zone in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. Cook has touchdowns in three straight games and four in his last six games. He will continue to be one of the top targets in the Raiders passing game since they are still dealing with so […]

Jalen Richard Totals Over 100 Yards In Loss

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard was able to pile up over 100 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. Richard added 95 yards in the rushing game on just six carries, along with three receptions for 31 yards in the passing game. Despite seeing all this work in the offense, Richard has yet to […]

Doug Martin Scores A Touchdown For Second Straight Week

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin was able to reach the end zone for the second straight week, but it came in a losing effort to the Chiefs. Martin carried the ball a team-high 18 times for 61 yards while adding two receptions in the passing game. Martin has done a solid job in the […]

Derek Carr Posts Big Game In Loss To Chiefs

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr posted his best game in over a month, but it wasn't enough to beat the Chiefs powerful offense. Carr ended with 285 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions, giving him multiple touchdowns in two of the last three weeks. Carr also now hasn't thrown an interception in seven straight games, […]

Martavis Bryant Inactive Against Chiefs

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (knee) is inactive in Week 13 against the Chiefs. Bryant was doubtful for this game, so this is no surprise. He hasn't played since Nov. 11 and has no timetable for a return. Bryant should remain on the waiver wire in most leagues. Oakland's receivers have a good opportunity […]

Updated Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Stefon Diggs will be a game-time decision. Marlon Mack is good to go for Week 13. Keke Coutee will be inactive for this week. Alex Collins has […]

Week 13 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 13 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 13 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 ninth overall out of 130 rankers on FantasyPros after finishing ninth for the 2017 season, so I'd like to think I've earned some street cred here. #Consistency. You take the […]

Week 13 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Below are RotoBaller's Week 13 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 13 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our weekly tiered defense rankings are a guide to making waiver wire pickups to improve your lineups, and to decide which defenses to start, […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 13

Week 13 will have the biggest abundance of under-the-radar booms and busts for fantasy football since the first month of the season. The NFL schedule is kind to fantasy players from here on out. There are no more byes for any teams for the remainder of the season. If your fantasy squad is shorthanded, it […]

Martavis Bryant Downgraded To Doubtful

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Week 13 against the Chiefs. Bryant hasn't practiced in three weeks and has no timetable for a return. Rookie Marcell Ateman has been used a lot more often in recent weeks and has the most upside out of Jordy Nelson […]

Week 13 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

Week 13 is here with a bang! We are past all the byes and we are back to just having the one game on a Thursday. Unfortunately the Saints high flying offense was somewhat lost to the week against a very good Dallas defense. The good news is that other high flying offenses in the […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers from Week 12

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. The most important matchups of your season are about to unfold, and it is critical for you to utilize the tools that you have available. This will help you maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 13 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, TJ Yeldon Gus Edwards, Jameis Winston LeSean McCoy, Matt […]

Martavis Bryant Questionable For Week 13

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (knee) is questionable for Week 13 against the Chiefs despite missing practice all week. Bryant hasn't played since Nov. 11 and is unlikely to suit up this Sunday. He belongs on the waiver wire in most leagues. Expect Jordy Nelson, Seth Roberts and rookie Marcell Ateman to be the […]

Raiders Defense Not An Option This Week

The Oakland Raiders defense is not an option this week against the Chiefs and should be benched. The Chiefs come in with an implied team total set at 35 points, which is highest of any team on the slate. With how bad the Raiders defense has been all season, giving up 20 points or more […]

Jared Cook Should Post Solid Numbers Against The Chiefs

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook should be a safe option this week against the Chiefs. Cook has posted touchdowns in three of his past five games, which we should be able to continue this week, as the Chiefs have the 25th (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) against tight ends this season. With the Raiders almost certainly […]

Marcell Ateman A High-Risk, High-Reward Option

Oakland Raiders rookie wide receiver Marcell Ateman stands to benefit this Sunday against the Chiefs, especially if he can replicate last week's numbers. Ateman came away with 10 targets last week against the Ravens but was only able to turn that into three catches for 16 yards. The volume is fantastic to see, but what […]

Seth Roberts A Risky Wide Receiver Play This Week

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts is a risky fantasy option this week against the Chiefs. Roberts has seen varying levels of usage in the offense over the past few weeks with, three, seven, three and two targets. He makes a better option in terms of DFS since he is very cheap across the industry […]

Jordy Nelson Can Only Go Up From Last Week

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson is set for a better game this week since he posted zeros across the board last week against the Ravens. The Raiders are still very injured at the wide receiver spot, which should allow Nelson to see plenty of volume in a decent matchup against the Chiefs who have […]

Jalen Richard Set For Large Role In The Offense This Week

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard brings strong PPR value in this Sunday's game against the Chiefs. We should be seeing the Raiders playing from behind, as they are 15-point home underdogs, which would put Richard in a spot to continue his pass-catching role in the offense. Richard has posted four or more receptions in […]

Doug Martin Has Favorable Opponent, Bad Game Script

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin is coming off a week where he scored his first touchdown of the season, but likely won't be in a spot for massive production this weekend. He is up against the Chiefs who are 32nd (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) versus the rush, which sets him up, in theory, for […]

Derek Carr Makes A Viable But Risky Fantasy Option

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is in play this week for fantasy owners, only due to his favorable matchup. This week, he is up against the Chiefs, who come in with the 25th (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) overall and the 13 DVOA versus the pass. This game has the Raiders set to be trailing by […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 13 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 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

No more byes, no more excuses to be unprepared. At this point, if you're still scouring the waiver wire for value, you are either looking to bolster your bench for the playoff run or desperately looking for streamers to get you over the hump and into the big dance. We'll try to touch on all […]

Week 13 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We have now entered the planning process for Week 13, and it is amazing how quickly we have progressed to this point of the season. Some of you are focused on constructing lineups that will advance into the fantasy playoffs, while others have begun fine-tuning your rosters that have already secured a place in the […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Welcome back to this quick-hitting waiver overview as we in the fantasy football community prepare for the traditional final week of the regular season. Thus begins the true must-win environment in FF, and we here at RotoBaller are here to help. In order to get you waiver information as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]

Derek Carr (QB, WSH) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2-QB  Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Considering Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had a road game in Baltimore with a depleted receiving corps, he didn't do too badly. 197 yards and one TD won't get the job done in fantasy, but a matchup with the Chiefs might actually work in […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 13)

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 […]

Raiders Waive Johnny Holton

The Oakland Raiders waived wide receiver Johnny Holton on Monday to make room for tight end Darren Waller, who was claimed off the Ravens practice squad. Holton was recently promoted from the practice squad but played only 10 snaps in the Week 12 loss to the Ravens. With Amari Cooper now in Dallas and Martavis […]