Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

NextGen Stats - Wide Receiver/Tight End Breakdowns and Takeaways

We made it! We wagered through a long and tedious preseason but real football hit us in the forehead for the first time this season during the past few days and change. But just as soon as it came, it went. The first week of the season is over and we have some tasty numbers […]

Week 1 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

In Week 1, the quarterback position was rather stable as Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray finished inside the top-five. Through Sunday's games, Gardner Minshew II finished as QB12 which surprised most, while Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes underwhelmed just a little, finishing as QB2's. Tight end was a little […]

How NOT to Overreact to NFL Week 1

First thing’s first: take a deep breath. If you had a great Week 1, congratulations. If your team underpeformed, you’re not alone. Now is not the time to panic, and you have to be patient because your studs are studs for a reason. This is a one-game sample, so you need to maintain your patience […]

George Kittle Won't Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) will not practice this week because of his knee injury, but the Niners remain hopeful that he will play in Week 2 against the Jets. Kittle is battling a sprained knee, but as of right now, fantasy managers should expect him to be out there this Sunday. […]

Ahkello Witherspoon In Concussion Protocol

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (head) suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Cardinals and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to a league source. When he's good to go he'll take over for Richard Sherman (calf), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The Niners are suddenly thin in the […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

This has been a weird year, to say the least, but at least we have our football Sundays again. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

After months of drafting and reshaping rosters, the long-awaited return of NFL matchups has finally occurred. This was the first opportunity to witness game action in any form, due to the absence of preseason contests. It was also the initial chance to evaluate your running backs as they performed during their opening day matchups. Some of […]

49ers Placing Richard Sherman On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers are placing cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to sources. It's a calf strain for Sherman, but he's expected to be back in a few weeks. Sherman will be out for three weeks on IR. The 32-year-old finished the Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, so it […]

Disaster Recovery - Stud Turned Dud

The first week of the NFL season is in the books. We weren't sure if the 2020 season would start on time. We weren't sure what the games would look or feel like. We still aren't sure if all 17 weeks will go ahead as planned and if the season will reach its normal conclusion. […]

Clearing Up Confusing Running Back Committees

Running back committees could be the most frustrating aspect of football for fantasy managers. For tailbacks to be viable in fantasy, they have to receive a steady amount of carries and targets. Sadly, many head coaches play games with their backfields, leaving fans pulling out their hair. Entering this season, this issue was even more […]

FAB Bidding - Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets

Joining 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 Budget (FAB). In case you were not aware, several fantasy sports platforms are switching from FAAB to FAB in 2020, and […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

It was satisfying enough to see a full slate of regular-season NFL games being played on Sunday. Then, the level of play exceeded expectations, as we weren't subjected to sloppy play and didn't see a slew of injuries. For fantasy purposes, it was great to see a lot of high-scoring games. The stars did their […]

49ers, Ziggy Ansah Unable To Reach Agreement

The San Francisco 49ers visit with free-agent pass-rusher Ziggy Ansah is over, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract, according to a source. Ansah will continue to wait for the right opportunity on the open market. The former fifth overall pick of the Lions in 2013 has a long […]

49ers Sign Mohamed Sanu

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, who last played for the New England Patriots. With Deebo Samuel (foot) on the injured reserve, this 49ers team was in need of wide receiver depth, and Sanu's a solid addition. He's played for head coach Kyle Shanahan before when both were with the Falcons, […]

Deeper League Pickups for Week 2

Week 1 of the NFL did not disappoint. There were players shining with new teams, close matchups, lots of scoring, and the Browns being the Browns. As we continue with this series, I will continue to pick out a handful of deep sleepers who could provide some value for your fantasy team. Week 1 of […]

Jerick McKinnon (RB, SF) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had a promising, long-awaited debut for the team in Week 1. McKinnon carried the ball three times for 24 yards and reeled in three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown on five targets. McKinnon […]

49ers Defense Struggles To Contain Cardinals

The 49ers Defense gave up 24 points to the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 1 loss. It wasn't a horrible performance overall, but the team struggled to contain Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, especially in the run game as Murray tallied 91 rushing yards and a score. While the 49ers did come up with an interception […]

Kendrick Bourne Catches Just Two Of Five Targets

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne received five targets in the team's 24-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, but was only able to come away with two catches for 34 yards. Bourne's five targets were tied for most on the team with four others, only one of whom, Trent Taylor, was […]

George Kittle Held To 44 Receiving Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had an underwhelming debut to the 2020 season. He caught four of his five targets for 44 yards and also added a nine-yard rush in the 49ers' 24-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle briefly left the game late in the second quarter after injuring his leg and […]

Tevin Coleman Nets Just 24 Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman wasn't heavily involved in the offense in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Coleman carried the ball four times for 18 yards and caught one of his two targets for six yards. Raheem Mostert was the focal point of the team's running game as he carried the ball […]

Jerick McKinnon Catches Touchdown In 49ers Debut

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon made his long-awaited debut with the team in Week 1 and helped give the offense a bit of a spark. McKinnon carried the ball three times for 24 yards and reeled in three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown. McKinnon signed with the 49ers prior to the […]

Raheem Mostert Tallies 151 Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was the team's offensive focal point in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Mostert carried the ball 15 times for 56 yards and caught four of his five targets for 95 yards and a touchdown. No other 49er earned over four carries in the game. Mostert's five targets […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Throws for 259 Yards, Two Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a solid 2020 debut, completing 19 of 33 passes for 259 and two interceptions. He had a favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, but didn't have much help in the receiving game with both Deebo Samuel (foot) and Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) inactive. The Cardinals put a lot of […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

After two weeks of the regular season, some of the running backs that were drafted in the early and middle rounds have performed effectively for anyone who selected them. Hopefully, you are among the fantasy GMs that have received favorable results from your backs. Unfortunately, other runners have not delivered the results that were expected. That applies […]

Tevin Coleman Will Play In Week 1

There were concerns that San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman wouldn't suit up for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to concerns over the air quality in the Bay Area, but he'll officially be active for this matchup. With injuries all over their receiving corps, the Niners will likely rely heavily on the […]

Brandon Aiyuk Inactive In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) won't make his NFL debut against the Cardinals in Week 1. The 49ers will also be without Deebo Samuel (foot), which means their receiving corps isn't in great shape this week. Tight end George Kittle should be the team's leading receiver, but DFS players might want to […]

Brandon Aiyuk Looking Unlikely For Week 1

It's seeming less and less likely that rookie San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) will make his NFL debut this week. Aiyuk was limited in practices to close out the week and the team is likely to be cautious with him. Even if he's active for the game, he most likely wouldn't be […]

Tevin Coleman's Week 1 Status Uncertain

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman has yet to decide if he'll play in Week 1's meeting with the Arizona Cardinals. There's concern over Coleman's pre-existing health condition and the potential air quality issues in the Bay Area caused by nearby fires. That uncertainty coupled with that game taking place in the afternoon slate […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: 49ers/Cardinals Game Will Take Place As Scheduled Tevin Coleman's Week 1 Status Uncertain Kenny Golladay Inactive In Week 1 Mike Evans Likely To Play In Opener David […]