Deebo Samuel Remains Limited Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He was limited for the second straight practice and is considered "day-to-day" with a bruised shin. The 25-year-old is coming off a monster performance in which he caught all five of his targets for 97 yards and a touchdown while […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 11

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward 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 regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of wide receivers, which I will […]

Finding Tight End Breakouts - Champs, Chumps, and Contenders

We're officially to the playoff stretch! Hopefully if you've been following this series, it's helped you out with who to play at tight end, the worst position group in all of fantasy football. This series has touched on some of the bigger break-outs we've seen this year, including Dawson Knox who was fantastic prior to suffering […]

Week Eleven NFL DFS Betting Picks (Premium Content)

NFL Week 11 is almost here and I am coming at you with another week of my favorite bets across the sportsbooks in hopes of helping you make a little bit of cash this weekend!   Background I am a big-time fantasy football and fantasy baseball player. I have been in leagues for about two-thirds […]

JaMycal Hasty Trending In The Wrong Direction

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Thursday and doesn't look particularly close to returning in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars after he missed last Sunday night's game. It's Jeff Wilson Jr., not Hasty, that fantasy managers should be eyeing if rookie Elijah Mitchell (finger) is unable […]

Elijah Mitchell In Non-Contact Jersey Thursday

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (finger) was in a non-contact jersey on a side field during practice on Thursday. Mitchell, who had surgery on a broken finger on Tuesday, missed practice on Wednesday, but the Niners remain optimistic that he can play in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 23-year-old has […]

JaMycal Hasty Still Not Practicing

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday after he was inactive for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams to close out Week 10. San Fran's backfield is suddenly in flux with rookie Elijah Mitchell (finger), who has been the primary workhorse this season, up in the air […]

Deebo Samuel Gets In Limited Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shin) was able to get in a limited practice on Wednesday. Samuel continues to manage a shin injury that has bothered him in recent weeks, but he continues to practice and play, and he remains a must-start WR1 in all formats heading into a juicy Week 11 matchup […]

Elijah Mitchell Doesn't Practice On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (finger) did not practice on Wednesday after having surgery on Tuesday to repair a fractured finger. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did say that he felt confident that Mitchell should be able to play on Sunday, but fantasy managers should have a back-up plan, just in case. At […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 10

The Bucs came out flat after a bye and lost to the Washington Football Team, Cam Newton beat the league's best team, the Seahawks did not score a point in Russell Wilson's return, and the Steelers and Lions played to a tie. It was another strange week in the NFL. A lot of data was […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 11

Week 10 is officially in the books. This week, the Bears, Bengals, Texans, and Giants are back in action, with just the Broncos and Rams on Bye. In this weekly column, we'll look at players whose arrows may be pointing up, and players whose arrows may be pointing down based on the previous week's games. […]

Targets and Air Yards Analysis - NextGen Stats

We've consumed our first "double-digit week" set of games. That means we've entered the final part of the season and, in fact, the fantasy football playoffs are closer than you may realize. There are just three more weeks to go until we hit Week 14 and celebrate our presence in the run for the chip, […]

Deebo Samuel "Day-To-Day" With Shin Bruise

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shin) is considered day-to-day with a shin bruise. It's unclear at this time if the injury will prevent him from suiting up in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 49ers' injury reports throughout the week. The […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups

Welcome to Week 11 RotoBallers. This week there only two teams on bye, and more injuries to deal with as usual, so fantasy football managers out there need to make the right waiver wire moves. Over here at RotoBaller, we are always working hard to bring you the best and most comprehensive bundle of fantasy […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

The fantasy playoffs are getting closer so it's crucial to get your rosters ready for the postseason. It may mean making that smart RB stash or grabbing a QB with a favorable schedule. Only two teams are off in Week 11, the Broncos and Rams, so there should be fewer short-term needs than usual. Winning […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 11

Alongside 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). With 10 weeks of action in the books, some of you may be sitting at the poker table […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

It happens every NFL season. It’s something we warned you against early in these columns and it’s something few find attractive on a dating profile. It’s something most children and many adults struggle with until the day they die, and no, we are not talking about IBS. It's called impatience. Others may know it as […]

49ers Waive Dre Kirkpatrick Tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers waived cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team could open linebacker Dre Greenlaw's (groin) 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve. After signing with San Francisco on Sept. 14 and playing in six games (one start), Kirkpatrick managed six tackles. The 32-year-old miss the dominant win […]

Elijah Mitchell Suffers Fractured Finger

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (finger) suffered a fractured finger in Monday night's win over the Los Angeles Rams. His status for Week 11 is unclear, but doctors are optimistic that he will be just fine. There is a chance he is able to practice on Wednesday, so this doesn't seem like […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 11 Lightning Round

We're in the thick of November and those playoff pictures are starting to take shape, leaving us with a narrowing band of potential paths to the top. Week 10 was another underwhelming week and the biggest injury thus far has been Aaron Jones, though A.J. Dillon is rostered in three-fourths of leagues already. Perhaps you're […]

Robbie Gould Drills 50-Yard Field Goal In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould converted his lone field goal attempt for 50 yards and all four extra-point attempts during a 31-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran kicker returned from IR in Week 9 and has yet to miss a field goal or extra point, which bodes well for the 49ers' […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

The quarterback position was much more predictable in Week 10 than Week 9 as Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Josh Allen finished as the top-three at the position. Jalen Hurts bounced back after a few poor performances to finish as QB-6 and Mac Jones threw for three touchdowns against the Browns to finish as QB-5. […]

49ers Defense Dominates With Two Interceptions In Week 10 Win

The San Francisco 49ers defense held the Los Angeles Rams to under 300 total yards and forced two interceptions during a 31-10 Week 10 win. Jimmie Ward caught both interceptions in the first quarter, returning the second one for a pick-six to shift the momentum in the 49ers' favor for the remainder of the game. […]

Brandon Aiyuk Draws Four Targets In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught three passes for 26 yards during a 31-10 Week 10 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The second-year wideout has shaken off a bad start to his second season, totaling 19 targets across his last three games, resulting in 13 receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown. […]

George Kittle Scores Touchdown In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had five receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown during a 31-10 Week 10 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers star tight end has a touchdown in consecutive games following his return from Injured Reserve due to a calf injury. During this span, Kittle also has […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Finishes With 10 Carries In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. carried 10 times for 28 yards during a 31-10 Week 10 win against the Los Angeles Rams. The fourth-year running back made his season debut after suffering a knee injury during an offseason workout and looked fine when given the carries. However, rookie running back Elijah Mitchell […]

Deebo Samuel Dominates With Two Touchdowns In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel had five receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown and added five carries for 36 yards and a rushing touchdown during a 31-10 Week 10 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The third-year wideout caught all five of his targets, including a 40-yard touchdown reception in the fourth […]

Elijah Mitchell Earns 27 Carries In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell carried 27 times for 91 yards during Monday Night Football's 31-10 Week 10 win against the Los Angeles Rams. The rookie running back saw a heavy workload as a ball-carrier, toting the rock 27 times for 91 yards. Unfortunately, the running lanes were congested by the Rams defensive […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 10 Win

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 15 of 19 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns during a 31-10 Week 10 rout of the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. The often scrutinized quarterback looked strong in the pocket, as he avoided turnovers and tossed a pair of impressive touchdowns to star players […]

MNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Rams vs 49ers Showdown

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I hope your Week 10 has been profitable so far. I personally had a great day in cash yesterday, cleaning the house on all four of the major slates. I hope to carry this momentum into tonight in what should be an exciting matchup as the Rams (7-2) try to bounce back […]