NextGen Stats - Running Back Breakdowns and Takeaways

Things finally got serious. If you're here, it's only because one of two reasons: 1) you have followed the series all along and want to keep reading just so you don't feel bad with yourself, or 2) you won your first round of the fantasy playoffs and are still on the lookout for the smallest […]

Nick Mullens Remains The Starter For Week 15

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Nick Mullens will remain the starter for the Week 15 game against the Cowboys. It'll be Mullens' eighth start of the year with Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) on Injured Reserve. It could be the 25-year-old's last shot, too, especially in a very favorable matchup against Dallas […]

Raheem Mostert Misses Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. It's not a good start to the week for a player that has already been on Injured Reserve this season. Mostert will need to at least get in a limited practice on Thursday or Friday in order to have […]

49ers Open Practice Window For George Kittle

The San Francisco 49ers opened the practice window for tight end George Kittle (foot) on Wednesday. Kittle can now be activated from Injured Reserve within the next three weeks. It doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be back in action in Week 15 against the Cowboys, though, and fantasy managers that have kept Kittle stashed will […]

FAB Bidding - Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets

Week 14 ended on a dramatic note with Lamar Jackson's WWE-style return to action that surely tilted many fantasy matchups. To those of you still in the hunt for glory, we salute you. With our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

For those who survived the first round of the playoffs, congratulations! Those who enjoyed a bye, hopefully you spent it wisely as advised. Now it is time to turn the page to Week 15 and another must-win situation. A reminder that a mention in this column isn't a recommendation to add if possible, it's simply […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15

We have now progressed into the second week of fantasy postseason matchups. Congratulations to those of you who navigated the numerous obstacles of this unique season. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while persevering through injuries to critical players, disappointing performances, and COVID-related absences. Now this diligence has placed you on a pathway toward your […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15

The fantasy playoffs are in full swing, so you know what that means: there's no need at this point to pick anyone up off waivers who can't tangibly help you in the short term. We're past the speculative additions part of the season. This means that this week's waiver column would be a little shorter […]

The Cut List (Week 15) - Time to Let Go?

I don't know if there is a more frustrating aspect of fantasy football than the double-bladed sword we refer to as "patience." One of those blades will mockingly wound you in grand fashion after you've given up on a player too early. The other will repeatedly lacerate you over time for believing in a player […]

Week 14 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield finished as the top two quarterbacks in fantasy football this week after getting into a 89-point shootout. Aaron Rodgers had another big week, tossing three touchdown passes and running for another. Tua Tagovailoa and Derek Carr landed inside the top-five as the Raiders and Dolphins both needed to play catch […]

George Kittle Could Return To Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot), who was put on Injured Reserve on Nov. 5 with a broken bone in his foot, could return to practice this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's good news if Kittle returns to practice, but it won't guarantee that he returns from IR to play […]

49ers Not Committing To Nick Mullens As Starter In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens is coming off of a rough performance during Sunday's loss to Washington in which he tossed an interception and lost a fumble, both of which were returned for touchdowns. Mullens has now thrown at least one interception in each of his last five games, which led to head coach […]

Deebo Samuel Will Miss Remainder Of 2020 Regular Season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of the 2020 season due to a hamstring injury that he sustained Sunday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Samuel could come back in time for a potential 49ers playoff game, but that he would be unavailable over the final […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB, SF) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeff Wilson Jr. is the clear No. 2 running back for the San Francisco 49ers and the gap between him and the team's No. 1 back Raheem Mostert is looking pretty slim right now. Over the past two weeks, Mostert has 23 carries […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round

We're through most of Week 14 and that means some of you have playoffs approaching and others are knee-deep in the first round. We've pushed through COVID-19 weirdness, key injuries, and incredible performances to this far and we're not stopping now. Let's keep on storming through the playoffs with the waiver wire lightning round heading into […]

Defense Wins Championships - Top DST Streamers for Fantasy Playoffs

The playoffs are here. The work you've been putting in over the past 14-plus weeks has gotten you to this point, and now is the time to bring it home. For that, you'll need the right defense. Yes, having a guy like Christian McCaffrey coming back or Patrick Mahomes as your quarterback helps a little […]

49ers Defense Performs Well In Week 14

The 49ers Defense had a solid showing in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. They held the Washington Football Team to just 193 yards of offense. Unfortunately, the 49ers offense was only able to put 15 points on the board and they allowed the Washington Defense to score two defensive touchdowns. All in all, […]

Deebo Samuel Has Just One Touch Before Getting Injured

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury on his first touch of the game in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. Samuel took a carry nine yards and then came up limping as he went out of bounds. He left the game after the play and didn't return. Samuel's […]

Jordan Reed Manages Just Two Catches In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed had a quiet outing in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. Facing his former team, Reed caught just two of his five targets for 13 yards. 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens threw the ball 45 times in this week's game and the 49ers were without their No. 2 […]

Kendrick Bourne Goes For 42 Yards In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught three of his seven targets for 42 yards in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. Bourne was second on the team in both targets and receiving yards, trailing only Brandon Aiyuk in both categories. Bourne saw a slight uptick in targets after Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was […]

Brandon Aiyuk Catches 10 Passes On 16 Targets

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk saw a substantial workload in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. Aiyuk caught 10 of his whopping 16 targets for 116 yards. No other 49er caught more than three passes in the game. Aiyuk benefit from an early injury to Deebo Samuel (hamstring), leading to the team […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Scores A Touchdown In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. carried the ball 11 times for 31 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. He also caught one of his three targets for 13 yards. Raheem Mostert was the team's primary back in the game, carrying the ball 14 times for 65 […]

Raheem Mostert Rushes For 65 Yards In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert rushed the ball 14 times for 65 yards in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. He also caught two of his four targets for five yards. Mostert missed a chunk of the game while going through concussion protocol after an injury. So while it was a disappointing […]

Nick Mullens Throws for 256 Yards

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens completed 25 of 45 passes for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. He also lost a fumble in the game. The 45 passing attempts were a season-high for Mullens, so it was a bit disappointing that his fantasy output wasn't […]

Sunday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Steelers vs. Bills

Sunday Night Football has arrived and we get treated to a big-time AFC battle as the Pittsburgh Steelers head to Buffalo to take on the Buffalo Bills. This is a big-time game for both squads as the Steelers look to keep a lead on the top overall playoff spot in the AFC while the Bills […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Return In Week 14

After suffering a hamstring injury on the opening drive, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's Week 14 game against Washington. Brandon Aiyuk has been the only receiver with more than one reception so far in today's game and would be the only receiver on […]

Raheem Mostert Cleared To Return

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has been evaluated for a head injury and was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Washington Football Team. Mostert has six carries already and should operate as the lead back once he's back in, though Jeff Wilson Jr. has a touchdown already […]

Raheem Mostert Heading To Locker Room

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has gone to the locker room with an apparent injury. It's unclear at this time what the issue is with Mostert, who had six carries for 35 yards when he exited. If he's unable to return, expect Jeff Wilson Jr. is lead this backfield for the remainder of […]

Deebo Samuel Shaken Up On First Drive Of Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) had a nine-yard carry on the team's opening drive in Week 14 against the Washington Football Team. After the play, he was limping and looked at by trainers. He is questionable to return to the game. Samuel was limited in practice this week with a foot contusion, […]

Updated Week 14 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

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: D'Andre Swift returning, May Be Limited Josh Jacobs, Ezekiel Elliott Expected To Play Salvon Ahmed (Shoulder) Ruled Out Kyle Rudolph Doubtful To Suit Up Larry Fitzgerald (COVID-19) […]