Alfred Morris Vanishes From Niners Offense

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris played only one snap in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. His only touch was negated by penalty. This was a nightmare outcome for all fantasy investors hoping an injured Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) would allot Morris a workhorse-type role. Not only was Breida active but Morris […]

Injured RBs - Run Away from Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette?

Some players have the decency to go on injured reserve when injured. Players like Marshawn Lynch and Devonta Freeman come to mind. They know how important knowing their injury status is to fantasy football owners and they really seem to care about our teams. Players like this are a rare breed and if you ask […]

George Kittle Takes Back Seat In Week 6

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) reeled in four of six targets for just 30 yards in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. With wide receiver Marquise Goodwin taking the top off the Packers defense and the Niners amassing 174 yards on the ground, Kittle endured a disappointingly quiet game. Despite the […]

Raheem Mostert Makes Noise With 12 Touches

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert collected 87 yards on 12 carries in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. Entering the game with eight total touches from scrimmage, Mostert’s workload was a complete surprise. Mostert shared the backfield with Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) on a near-even basis and his impressive performance was likely […]

Marquise Goodwin Goes Off On Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin exploded for four catches, 126 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. Goodwin capitalized on his five targets, highlighted by taking a bomb from quarterback C.J. Beathard 67 yards to the house. His second score came on a well-executed 30-yard corner route. […]

Matt Breida Guts Out Solid Performance

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) rushed 14 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. He was not targeted. A game-time decision, Breida’s score was a three-yard plunge on the opening drive and he was breaking strong runs early on. Despite the injury and […]

Trent Taylor, Dante Pettis Ruled Out Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Trent Taylor (back) and Dante Pettis (knee) have both officially been ruled out for Monday night against the Packers. Pettis was ruled out early last week, while Taylor was doubtful to play all along. Tight end Cole Wick is a healthy scratch. Marquise Goodwin, Pierre Garcon and tight end George […]

Pierre Garcon Active Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) is active on Monday night against the Packers. The veteran Garcon was always expected to play, but he'll likely be at less than 100 percent as the No. 2 behind Marquise Goodwin. Garcon doesn't have a high ceiling these days, but he has some WR4/flex appeal […]

Matt Breida And George Kittle Active Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) and tight end George Kittle (knee) are active for Week 6’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) is inactive. Kittle’s status was hardly in doubt and he’s a surefire TE1. Breida’s believed to be dealing with a mid-ankle […]

George Kittle Could Be Inactive Monday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) could be in danger of being inactive on Monday night against the Packers after the team promoted Ross Dwelley from the practice squad to the active roster. Kittle is listed as questionable after being limited all week, but he could be a game-time decision. The Niners are […]

Matt Breida Lobbying To Play Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) is lobbying to play Monday night against the Green Bay Packers. Breida appeared truly questionable after only practicing on a limited basis once this week but he appears eager to take the field. Breida suffered a mid-ankle sprain in Week 5 but has been known as […]

Week 6 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

The San Francisco 49ers (1-4) have faced the Green Bay Packers (2-2-1) a total of 15 times over the past 20 seasons... They're 5-10 over those 15 games. Of those 15 matchups, eight were played at Lambeau Field... San Fran is 2-6 over those eight. Now I get it, this Monday Night Football matchup will […]

Week 6 Injury News - Running In-Game Updates

Welcome to Week 6 RotoBallers. Below is a quick-hit list of running notes on relevant injuries and player news, including pre-game reports and live in-game updates: - Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. - Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. - Geronimo Allison (hamstring) is officially out for MNF. - […]

Updated Week 6 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 6 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 6 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. Geronimo Allison (hamstring) is officially out for MNF. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 6): Targets and Avoids

The favorites in Week 5 gave many people left in survivor pools a real scare. The Bengals scored 27 unanswered to beat the Dolphins after being down 17-0. The Rams escaped in Seattle to remain undefeated. The Panthers won on a 63-yard field goal. Others weren't so lucky. The Titans lost to the Bills, the […]

Week 6 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Howdy, y'all, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings under the microscope and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. Do note that the ECR is likely to shift a bit! Who […]

Week 6 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Below are RotoBaller's Week 6 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 6 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our weekly tiered defense rankings are a guide to making waiver wire pickups to improve your lineups, and to decide which defenses to start, […]

Week 6 Consistency Reports - All Positions

We now have over a quarter of a seasons worth of data at our fingertips and the cream has well and truly risen to the top. There are still some interesting names high in the rankings at quarterback and tight end. However, these are generally more variable positions. That is why both positions are often […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 6 Fantasy Football Picks

Just like there is no such thing as an announcer jinx, the same goes for writers or analysts. To call Jay Ajayi a fantasy bust and "Zero" last week, only to see him suffer another devastating injury by tearing his ACL, isn't my fault. It doesn't feel good to see it either, especially since I […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - Week 6 Lineup

In an effort to expand my horizons, I've gotten involved with a bit of a... strange club at work. It came up organically, one co-worker to another, over a quick in-office chat. How familiar was I with card games? Oh yeah, I knew where this was going. "Pretty good," I said, "and even when I'm […]

Inside the Tent - Week 6 NFL Injury Insight

Seemingly, everyone in the NFL is dealing with a hamstring strain or a sprained MCL. Leonard Fournette has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue for weeks as well as Dalvin Cook. For the wide receivers, T.Y. Hilton and Geronimo Allison are dealing with hamstring strains as well. Sprained MCLs are also all the rage […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown - Week 6 Preview

It’s frustrating. I don’t claim to be smarter than NFL executives or general managers. While that would be a dream job, I’m content right here at my computer giving my opinion. With that being said, I would love to be in the coach’s room while they try to justify leaving running backs on the bench […]

George Kittle, Pierre Garcon Questionable Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) were both limited in practice on Saturday and are questionable against the Packers on Monday night. Both players are expected to play, but Garcon will be at less than 100 percent and could be limited. With receivers Trent Taylor doubtful […]

Matt Breida Will Be Game-Time Decision

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said running back Matt Breida (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Monday against the Packers. Breida was limited in practice on Saturday and is officially listed as questionable. It's a good sign that Breida was able to practice after sitting out on Thursday and Friday, but he […]

Pierre Garcon Expected To Play Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder), who hasn't practiced this week, is likely to play in Week 6 against the Packers on Monday night. “Guys have to step up and play in that position, also. Pierre has missed the week of practice, so I know he’s not going into it 100 percent. […]

Trent Taylor Won't Play On Monday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) will not play on Monday night against the Packers due to a back condition, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Taylor had offseason back surgery to remove bone spurs from his back and has only 16 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown in five games this […]

Trent Taylor Unlikely To Play Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) is unlikely to play on Monday against the Packers, in the opinion of NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. Taylor missed practice both Thursday and Friday. With Dante Pettis already being ruled out early in the week as well and veteran Pierre Garcon questionable, the Niners could […]

Garrett Celek Practices In Full

San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited in practice on Thursday. Celek should be fine to play but will once again be off the fantasy radar while being behind George Kittle (knee), who has practiced on a limited basis the last two days. […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon Miss Practice Friday

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) both missed practice for the second straight day on Friday. Breida is highly questionable and could be dealing with a mid ankle sprain. If you own him, you should definitely be planning to be without him. Alfred Morris would […]

Week 6 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS

Welcome back RotoBallers! Thanks for checking out Power Pivots, where we discuss some alternative player options for DraftKings GPP's. Week 5 was a tough one for me personally and I never found a lineup combination that I truly loved. Unfortunately, bad weeks are a part of DFS and are something we have to learn to […]