Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Week 13 approaches and with it, the final week of many fantasy football seasons. Week 12 was chaotic, with COVID-19 pushing BAL-PIT to Tuesday and forcing Denver to start Kendall Hinton at QB. We also saw superstar performances from Tyreek Hill, Derrick Henry, Antonio Gibson, and several others. Cross your fingers for calm skies next […]

Week 12 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Week 12 was a little frustrating for quarterbacks with Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray all finishing outside the top-10. Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes finished as the top-two quarterbacks on the week, while the main surprise was Mitch Trubisky who relied on garbage-time production to finish as QB-6. Robert Tonyan returned to relevance […]

49ers Set To Play Next Two Home Games In Arizona

The San Francisco 49ers have been left without a home stadium in light of Santa Clara County's ban on contact sports that came down this past weekend. But acting swiftly, the 49ers appear to have found a temporary home inside the stadium of a divisional opponent -- Arizona. San Francisco will host Buffalo for Monday […]

49ers Defense Forces Four Turnovers In Week 12

The 49ers Defense had one of their strongest efforts of the year so far in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. They forced a total of four turnovers in the game. Rams quarterback Jared Goff threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a defensive touchdown by Javon Kinlaw. Goff was sacked twice […]

Richie James Jr. Catches Just One Pass In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. reeled in his only target, a 29-yard reception, in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers weren't able to do much through the air this week when any pass-catcher not named Deebo Samuel was involved. Samuel led the team with 11 catches for 133 yards […]

Jordan Reed Has Just Two Catches In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed had a disappointing showing in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. He was second on the team in targets with six, trailing only Deebo Samuel, who had 13. However, Reed was only able to catch two passes for 18 yards in the game. The Rams boast one […]

Kendrick Bourne Catches Three Passes In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught three of his five targets for 34 yards in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. Bourne was second on the team in receiving yards in the game, trailing only Deebo Samuel, who compiled 133 receiving yards. Samuel was also the only wide receiver with more targets […]

Deebo Samuel Tallies 133 Yards In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel had a fantastic game in his return to action in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. Samuel, who had been sidelined for about a month with a hamstring injury, led the team in all primary receiving categories this week, catching 11 of 13 targets for 133 yards. […]

Jerick McKinnon Gains 32 Yards In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has a quiet game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. He carried the ball three times for 21 yards and caught two of his three targets for 11 yards. The team got both Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. back in this game. Both players had […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Gains 43 Yards, Fumbles

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. tied with Raheem Mostert for the team lead in rushing yards in Week 12 with 43. However, Wilson only needed 12 carries to get there, while Mostert had 16 carries. This was Wilson's first game back after suffering an ankle injury in Week 7. He's the clear […]

Raheem Mostert Scores In His Return To Action

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert made his return to the field in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. It was his first game back since suffering a knee injury in Week 6. Mostert was the team's primary ball-carrier in the game. He carried the ball 16 times for 43 yards and a […]

Nick Mullens Throws For 253 Yards In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens did just enough to help his team clinch a victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. Mullens completed 24 of his 35 passes for 253 yards and an interception. It was an ugly fantasy day for Mullens, but it was somewhat expected given the tough matchup against […]

Deebo Samuel Active For Week 12

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is officially active for this week's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Samuel has been nursing a hamstring injury and hasn't played since Week 7. He has a tough matchup this week against a Rams Defense that is one of the league's best against the pass. He […]

Updated Week 12 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Julio Jones Officially Ruled Out Mark Andrews (COVID-19) Will Not Suit Up Kalen Ballage Injured, Sitting Out This Week Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. To Be […]

Updated Week 12 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 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 12 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Kalen Ballage Injured, Sitting Out This Week Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. To Be Activated James Conner Tests Positive For COVID-19 Austin Ekeler Activated From […]

Updated Week 12 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Julio Jones Officially Ruled Out Adam Thielen (COVID-19) Not Expected To Play Ravens-Steelers Tentatively Moved To Tuesday Deebo Samuel Will Make His Return D.J. Chark Jr., Chris Conley Ruled Out […]

Updated Week 12 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Wide Receiver Kendall Hinton To Be Broncos QB This Week All Broncos QBs Including Drew Lock Ineligible To Play (COVID-19) Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start Tua Tagovailoa […]

49ers Could Play Home Games In Arizona

The San Francisco 49ers could end up playing the remainder of their home games in Arizona due to new COVID-19 restrictions in Santa Clara, home of Levi's Stadium. The county of Santa Clara has banned all contact sports and implemented a 14-day quarantine for anyone traveling into the area from 150 miles away. Fortunately, the […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 12

Hi, y'all! Eleven weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 12 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 12

It's nearly playoff time and every lineup tweak can have major implications for the fate of fantasy squads. That's why our RotoBaller team continues ramping up our efforts to break down every fantasy football matchup and provide week-winning advice. With major COVID-19 complications to contend with this week, such as the absence of Lamar Jackson, J.K. Dobbins, […]

Updated Week 12 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Mark Andrews (COVID-19) Will Not Suit Up Zach Ertz Not Expected To Play Monday Tua Tagovailoa Downgraded To Doubtful Jordan Reed (Illness) Has Been Held Out […]

Richard Sherman Expected To Suit Up Against Rams

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) is expected to make his return to the field in Week 12 against the Rams. Sherman hasn't played since Week 2 due to the calf injury, but the San Francisco secondary has held strong for the most part, ranking fifth against the pass this year. The former All-Pro […]

Week 12 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 11 saw a bit of a rebound in picking the right defenses. With the weather and injury updates on Sunday, we were able to nail six of the top-10 defensive units with the Bucs still to come. Miami laid a bit of an egg against a banged-up Denver team, and the Chargers weren't able […]

49ers Will Have To Find New Short-Term Home Facility

The San Francisco 49ers practice and play their home games in Santa Clara County in California, which is problematic in light of the decree that came down Saturday that does not allow college or professional sports teams to practice or play contact sports over the next three weeks due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Deebo Samuel Returning For 49ers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) practiced all week and was taken off the final injury report, meaning he will return for Week 12 against the division-rival Rams. Samuel will be returning for the first time since Week 7, which is great news for a banged-up 49ers offense that will likely once again […]

Running Back Rankings & Start/Sit Advice - Week 12

Pierre Camus (@Roto_Chef) breaks down his weekly running back rankings to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season. Who should you start or sit among those in RB3/4 or Flex consideration? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Tevin Coleman Ruled Out Against Rams

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) has been ruled out for Week 12 against the division-rival Rams. Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) will be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and are expected to play on Sunday, joining Jerick McKinnon in a crowded backfield. Mostert was the leader of this […]

Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. Questionable For Week 12

San Francisco 49ers running backs Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) and cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) will be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and will be questionable for Week 12 against the Rams. Mostert has been out since Week 6 but could be inserted back into the lead-back role, albeit in a […]

49ers Defense Not A Great Option In Week 12

The 49ers Defense has been pummeled over their last three games. Each of their past three opponents have scored at least 27 points on them, with two of them topping 30. This week, the 49ers are coming off a bye to face the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers held the Rams to just 16 points […]