49ers Adding Josh Rosen To Active Roster

The San Francisco 49ers are signing quarterback Josh Rosen to their active roster off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on Tuesday. The 49ers are unsure if Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), who is on Injured Reserve, will play again this season. Nick Mullens (elbow) needs surgery for a sprained right elbow and will miss the rest […]

Jimmy Garoppolo's Practice Window Opened

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day window for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) to practice. He's been on Injured Reserve since Nov. 5 but could be activated from IR in order to play in Week 16 against the Cardinals on Saturday, especially since Nick Mullens (elbow) needs right elbow surgery. Garoppolo has been out since […]

Nick Mullens Likely Needs Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (elbow) suffered a right elbow injury in the Week 15 loss to the Cowboys that will likely require surgery, according to a source. That means that Mullens is unlikely to play again the rest of the season. You likely weren't looking Mullens' way anyway for fantasy championship matchups after […]

Raheem Mostert's Season Likely Over

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert's (ankle) season is likely over after he suffered another high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 loss to the Cowboys, according to a source. Mostert ran the ball 14 times for 68 yards against Dallas but was unable to find the end zone. Jeff Wilson Jr. totaled 60 yards […]

FAB Bidding - Week 16 Waiver Wire Targets

Week 15 brought many surprises and several superstar performances. Cheers to those of you entering your finals and all those progressing through the playoffs! With 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 […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

This is it, championship week for most fantasy football leagues. Forget the old idea that you stick with the same starters and don't risk streaming in Week 16. You play the matchups and go with projections, not past performances. The waiver wire will look a little different this late in the season since most teams […]

The Cut List (Week 16) - Time to Let Go?

Today, I'm writing to you as someone who has officially been eliminated from championship contention in both of his home leagues. In one of those leagues, I admittedly never stood a chance. My first five draft picks were Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kenyan Drake, Le'Veon Bell, Zach Ertz, and Dak Prescott. My goodness, that was brutal just […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16

Congratulations to those of you who are participating in Week 16. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while navigating through injuries to critical players, COVID19-related absences, and the other surprises that emerged during this unique season. Now this diligence has placed you on the threshold of your league's championship. Winning your league has […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round

To those who are still reading these, I say congratulations! You must be deep into the playoffs or battling for roto supremacy. I know these weeks are draining but we must finish strong. We've battled through COVID-19, injuries, duds, all sorts of landmines to get here. Let's get that gold with the waiver wire lightning round […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

We are now entering the heart of the playoffs and the stakes are even higher at this point in the fantasy season. For those who made it this far, congrats, and I wish you all the best as you look to close out the season on top of your league. At this point, there are […]

Week 15 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen and Ryan Tannehill each accounted for at least four touchdowns in Week 15, while also registering at least 37 fantasy points, finishing as the top-three quarterbacks on the week. The studs came through for the most part with the exception of Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson who each uncharacteristically scored less than […]

Jordan Reed (TE, SF) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed caught his fourth touchdown of the year and his second in his past three games. Reed has been utilized almost exclusively as a short-yardage option this year. He's averaging […]

Kendrick Bourne (WR, SF) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With 30 seconds remaining in this past week's game against the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne reeled in a 49-yard touchdown heave from C.J. Beathard to propel him to his top fantasy performance of the season. Bourne finished this […]

49ers Defense Struggles Against Cowboys

The 49ers Defense wasn't able to contain the Dallas Cowboys either on the ground or through the air in the team's Week 15 loss. The Cowboys put 41 points on the board as Andy Dalton threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns and Tony Pollard rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 5.8 […]

Jordan Reed Catches Touchdown In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed caught two of his five targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. Reed has now failed to top 20 receiving yards in three of his past four games. On the bright side, he's scored touchdowns in two of his past three […]

Brandon Aiyuk Reels In Nine Catches In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught nine of his team-high 13 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. No other 49er had more than seven targets in the game. He would have led the team in receiving yards if it weren't for a last-minute 49-yard […]

Kendrick Bourne Catches Long, Late Touchdown In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was having his usual, quiet game for the first 59 minutes of this week's game against the Dallas Cowboys. However, he was able to come down with a 49-yard touchdown pass on a heave from C.J. Beathard to bring the 49ers to within a score with about 30 […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Scores Rushing Touchdown In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was the team's most active running back in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. He rushed 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown in the game. He also had four targets in the passing game, but was unable to come down with any of them. The […]

Raheem Mostert Gains 68 Yards Before Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) re-injured the same ankle that's been ailing him the past few weeks in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't return to the game after the injury. Mostert carried the ball 14 times for 68 yards in the game and didn't see any targets in the […]

Nick Mullens Struggles, But Scores Twice In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens had some turnover trouble in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. He threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in the game. On the bright side, he was able to throw two touchdown passes. He completed 21 of 36 passes for 219 yards in the game. He was benched […]

Nick Mullens Benched In Final Minutes

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens was benched with under two minutes remaining in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. C.J. Beathard entered the game and took over under center. Mullens completed 21 of 36 passes for 219 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions before being pulled. It's unclear whether Mullens was benched for his […]

Raheem Mostert Injures Ankle, Unlikely To Return

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) re-injured the ankle that has been hampering him as of late and is unlikely to return to Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He had 14 carries for 68 yards before the injury. While he is out, Jeff Wilson Jr. will be the team's primary rusher with […]

Updated Week 15 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Ezekiel Elliott Has Been Ruled Out Mark Ingram II A Healthy Scratch Drew Brees Will Start Sunday Raheem Mostert Officially Off The Injury Report And Will Play Damien […]

Updated Week 15 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Ezekiel Elliott Has Been Ruled Out Mark Ingram II A Healthy Scratch Raheem Mostert Officially Off The Injury Report And Will Play Damien Harris Is Officially Out For […]

Updated Week 15 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 Flex rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. These Flex rankings are geared towards making decisions for your Flex spot (RB/WR or RB/WR/TE), which in most leagues consists of running backs, wide receivers and in […]

Updated Week 15 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Michael Thomas (Ankle) Has Been Placed On IR Julio Jones Ruled Out For Week 15, Week To Week Kenny Golladay Out, Could Be Shut Down DeVante Parker listed as questionable […]

Updated Week 15 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Mike Gesicki listed as questionable Kyle Rudolph Has Officially Been Ruled Out Noah Fant Good To Go For Saturday 49ers Open Practice Window For George Kittle Cleveland Hopes To Have Austin […]

George Kittle Has Chance To Return

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) has a chance to return this season. The 49ers opened Kittle's 21-day practice window ahead of their Week 15 contest with the Cowboys, though the star tight end won't suit up this week. While Kittle is likely close to a return, the team is inclined to sit […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Unlikely To Return This Season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) is unlikely to play in his team's final two games following Week 15. Garoppolo, who was placed on the injured reserve with an ankle injury in November, has yet to take the practice field and is already looked at as doubtful for Week 16. It's been a disappointing […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 15

The Week 14 wide receiver matchups article featured some hits and misses. The best performers from last week were Allen Robinson finished as WR-2 and Nelson Agholor at WR-11. D.K. Metcalf finished with 18.1 fantasy points and Robby Anderson was heavily targeted, hauling in eight balls for 81 yards, both finishing inside the top-20   Mike Williams, played just a couple of snaps before exiting […]