Martavis Bryant Facing Year-Long Suspension

Free-agent wide receiver Martavis Bryant is facing a year-long suspension for his latest violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, according to a source. The NFL is reviewing the matter and could announce a decision early this week. Since it would be Bryant's third suspension in four years, it could mean the end of his football […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Football is finally, finally back. Since the NFL is the professional sports league with the longest off-season, the wait for the new season to come around feels like a lifetime. Sure, there are other sports to fill the void, but some of us just can't get into baseball, which is a completely valid thing to […]

Monday Night Football Matchups and Starts/Sits (Week 1)

If I had even the slightest of onomatopoeia skills what you'd see here would be a textual rendition of the Monday Night Football theme song. I don't, though, so let's progress with the analysis instead. Since 2006, the NFL has graced us with a Monday Night Football doubleheader in Week 1 - a tradition which […]

The Method to the Matchups Madness - An In-Depth Look

Last year was my first year writing the matchups column for RotoBaller, and let me tell you it was a bear. Covering 12-14 games every week, and having to write about every single relevant player from each team is a time-consuming task no one should have to embark on. So when I signed up to […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

It's Week 1 RotoBallers and today we're talking kickers. Kickers aren't the sexiest position, but they can help win you a week if their team's offense sputters in the red zone. With everyone looking to start their season strong, we're ranking the top 15 at the position to help you set your lineups. Greg "the Leg" […]

Marshawn Lynch Limited Again Friday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) was limited for the second straight day in practice on Friday. Lynch might wind up being questionable on the final injury report on Saturday, but we'd expect Beast Mode to be able to suit up on Monday night against the Rams. Lynch is a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 choice […]

Jared Cook Looking To Have Another Consistent Season

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook is coming off a consistent year, which he will look to build on this season. Last year, Cook averaged over three receptions per game last year, with over 12 yards per catch. He ended with only two touchdowns for the entire season, which held him back in terms of […]

Doug Martin The Clear No. 2 Running Back This Season

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has his role set coming into Week 1 versus the Rams. Martin was brought in during the offseason to back up Marshawn Lynch, but we don't know what role he will play in the offense. Martin saw limited action in the preseason with only seven carries over two games, […]

Marshawn Lynch Set For Solid Workload Versus Rams

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will be in line for consistent carries Monday night versus the Rams. Last season, Lynch had double-digit carries in 11 of his 15 games, while averaging over four yards per carry. The passing matchup for the Raiders is tough this week, so Lynch should see good volume, as the […]

Jordy Nelson Ready For Bounce-Back Season

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson is ready for a rebound after what was a disappointing season in his final year in Green Bay. Last season, Nelson had under 500 yards last season with only six touchdowns. Nelson is the clear number two receiver for the Raiders, so he should see a good share of […]

Amari Cooper Has Tough Matchup On Monday Night

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is set for a tough matchup on Monday night versus the Rams. Cooper is the clear number one receiver for the Raiders, which means he will be drawing the opposing teams top cornerbacks each week. That means he will see either Aqib Talib or Marcus Peters on the outside, […]

Derek Carr Looking To Start The Season Strong

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has a tough matchup versus the Rams but is looking to put up a strong performance. The Rams finished last season with the 3rd DVOA against the pass and have only added more defensive playmakers in the offseason. Carr is coming off a slow season in terms of production and […]

Week 1 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

After months of painstaking preparations toward determining how to draft your collection of running backs, you may have initially believed that you had successfully navigated the unpredictable flow of the live draft process. But when you reviewed your roster, that optimism faded, as you realized that this critical position had not been completely addressed. Maybe […]

FanPicks Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Week 1): NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 1 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Seth Roberts Still The No. 3 Receiver

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts remains the team's slot receiver and No. 3 option behind Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson. “He’s our starting ‘F’ receiver,” head coach Jon Gruden said. “He’s always making plays in practice, and someone we can depend on.” Keon Hatcher, Dwayne Harris and Brandon LaFell round out the group. Roberts […]

Marshawn Lynch Limited Thursday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) was limited in the non-padded practice on Thursday. He has been practicing lately while wearing a resistance band around his quadriceps. Deandre Washington (knee), who recently had a knee procedure, did not practice and isn't expected to play in Week 1 on Monday against the Rams. There isn't […]

DeAndre Washington Unlikely To Be Active

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington (knee) is unlikely to be active or see much playing time in Week 1 against the Rams on Monday. He is the fourth running back behind Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin and Jalen Richard. Washington is recovering from a knee scope late in training camp and did not practice on […]

Prep for Playoffs Now! Drafting Defense Based on Playoff Opponents

While it is never smart to think you will have the same defense at the end of the season that you draft at the beginning, there may be some leagues in which it is a must. Whether it be a best ball league (acceptable) or a league which limits roster moves (unacceptable!), if you need […]

PPR Targets - Undervalued Tight Ends

Drafting tight ends in fantasy is like eating your vegetables at dinner. You know you should, but you really don't want to. Only three tight ends in PPR leagues, Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, and Zach Ertz averaged over 12 points per game in 2017. On a points-per-game basis, the TE4 (Evan Engram) and TE20 (Vernon Davis) […]

The Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Who To Handcuff

This article was updated on 9/4 to account for the Jerick McKinnon and D'Onta Foreman injury updates. We have learned over time that the running back position is without question the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based upon the percentage of injuries versus the other skilled positions, NFL teams increasingly using split back committees creating […]

Injury Spin - Five Wide Receivers to Avoid

The wide receiver position has a plethora of choices available in fantasy football, but some players present far more risk than others. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise and statistical modeling. You can read all about them and the great work they do on Twitter @InsideInjuries. Today's […]

Late-Round Tight Ends Who Will Outperform Their ADP

Soon after your drafts have begun, you are presented with a decision concerning how quickly you will invest in the tight end position. There are advantages to making the sizable investment that is necessary in order to secure one of the elite options, although that also entails bypassing gifted running backs and wide receivers with […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC North

In an effort to write these columns before the start of the season, I thought I'd get some help on this issue. So I asked my wife, who is a big Green Bay Packers fan, what her thoughts were on the 2018 fantasy football season. As a note, my wife is a highly regarded researcher […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Season Preview With Guest Sam Lane

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Sam Lane to share their thoughts on fantasy drafts, the outlook for teams and player, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Brice Butler Works Out For Raiders

Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler worked out for the Oakland Raiders on Monday. The Raiders are looking for more receiver depth after releasing Martavis Bryant over the weekend, but they already added veteran Brandon LaFell on a one-year deal. Butler was a surprising cut by the Cardinals but should latch on with another team soon.

Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Brandon LaFell

The Oakland Raiders have signed wide receiver Brandon LaFell to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. LaFell was cut in early August by the Bengals, after two seasons with the team, where he played every game. The Raiders had a need at wide receiver after they cut Martavis Bryant on […]

#TrendingNow - Preseason Week 4 Risers and Fallers

The final week of the preseason is in the books and I think we can agree it’s time to just get the season going. Weekly waiver adds, tinkering with your lineup at the last minute and either celebrating a victory or yelling at your phone because you started the wrong guy - it's all glorious […]

Eddy Pineiro Headed To Injured Reserve

Oakland Raiders kicker Eddy Pineiro is headed to the Injured Reserve. The rookie kicker was competing with long-time veteran Mike Nugent for the job. Pineiro played in only one preseason game this year, where he went a perfect three for three on field goals, but then missed time due to a groin injury. The job […]