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Alfred Morris At Risk Of Unfavorable Game Flow
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris (knee) enters Week 4 with an established role but game flow could be a risk to his fantasy contribution. With second-year quarterback C.J. Beathard under center, the 49ers could struggle to consistently move the chains against the Los Angeles Chargers. Morris has handled at least 12 carries in […]
Death of the Workhorse RB
In a time, not too long ago, defense was king of the NFL. Pulverizing hits weren't just legal, they were glamorized. The rules of the game itself were slightly slanted in favor of those on the defensive side of the ball, and in order to find success, teams were forced to wear down the opposition […]
Matt Breida Looks To Build Off Strong Start
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He should be ready to roll in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are ninth-worst in the NFL with 120.3 rush yards allowed per game. Breida is tied for the NFL rushing lead with 274 yards (8.6 YPC) […]
George Kittle A Top-10 Option Even With Beathard
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle remains fantasy-relevant even with second-year quarterback C.J. Beathard taking the helm in Week 4. Kittle leads all 49er skill players with a 78 percent snap share and has grabbed 12-of-20 targets for 191 yards. He is still looking for his first touchdown. However, Kittle fantasy owners should recognize […]
49ers Defense Not Appealing In Week 4
The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit should not be trusted in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Niners have allowed the sixth-most points through three weeks and struggled to defend the pass, surrendering a 104.0 rating to opposing quarterbacks. The team is also one of two squads yet to record an interception and […]
Marquise Goodwin's Limited Status Not Concerning
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) was limited in Wednesday’s practice. Goodwin went through the same routine last week as he returns from a quad injury that sidelined him in Week 2. Goodwin nabbed 3-of-4 targets for 30 yards and a score in Week 3 but will just be a low-floor WR3 with […]
Matt Breida On Track To Play In Week 4
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) was limited in Wednesday’s practice. The development is encouraging as an earlier update indicated Breida would not practice. This puts him on track to suit up Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Breida is tied for the NFL lead with 274 yards on […]
Matt Breida Won't Practice Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Breida will need to get in at least limited practices the rest of the week to have a shot at playing in Week 4 against the Chargers. If he isn't able to play, Alfred Morris should […]
Marquise Goodwin, Pierre Garcon Difficult To Trust In Week 4
San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Marquise Goodwin and Pierre Garcon suffered a material impairment to their fantasy value with the season-ending injury to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Week 4 presents a daunting challenge against a Los Angeles Chargers secondary that has struggled this year but allowed the third-fewest passing yards in 2017. While both Goodwin and […]
Nick Mullens Promoted From Practice Squad
The San Francisco 49ers promoted quarterback Nick Mullens from the practice squad on Wednesday. The move was expected after the Niners placed Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) on injured reserve. Mullens is an undrafted second-year player out of Southern Miss who passed for almost 12,000 yards in four collegiate years. His next NFL snap will be his […]
Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 4
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss which players could see their fantasy value rise or fall most heading into Week 4 of the 2018 NFL season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 4
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. […]
49ers Work Out Seven Quarterbacks
The San Francisco 49ers worked out seven free-agent quarterbacks Tuesday, including veterans Landry Jones, E.J. Manuel, Kellen Clemens, Tom Savage and T.J. Yates. The two other participants were Matt Simms and Kyle Allen. Whoever the Niners decide to sign will backup second-year quarterback C.J. Beathard as he takes the reins following Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending knee […]
Tom Savage The Favorite To Join 49ers
While the San Francisco 49ers aren't expected to add a veteran quarterback this week to back up C.J. Beathard, sources say that free-agent quarterback Tom Savage is the favorite to sign in San Francisco eventually. Savage played in eight games with the Texans last year after Deshaun Watson's injury and was 125-for-223 (56.1 completion percentage) […]
C.J. Beathard Back Under Center For Niners
San Francisco 49ers second-year quarterback C.J. Beathard will be under center for the foreseeable future starting Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. With Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) out for the year, Beathard is expected to be the team’s primary signal caller even as the Niners work out several free agent quarterbacks. In 2017, the third-round […]
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
We know nothing. When I say "we," I am referring collectively to all of us who follow the NFL and play fantasy football on a regular basis of course. We were certain the Vikings-Bills game would be a blowout... but not in Buffalo's favor. The Patriots weren't going to let former assistant coach Matt Patricia […]
Week 4 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
Week 3 was rookie QB week in the NFL. Josh Allen joined the ranks of starter, while Baker Mayfield and Josh Rosen were unexpectedly thrust into action. There are a lot of quarterback situations either in flux or changes be made around the league as well as the first week of byes, meaning quarterbacks could […]
Week 4 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 3 is over, and it was full of upsets. With those upsets, came several surprising kicker performances. Players like Ryan Succop and Stephen Hauschka were among the week's top scorers. Fantasy football is unpredictable, and that is ever true for the ranks of kickers. Week 4 has some matchups that aren't so fantasy friendly […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 4 Lightning Round
The first month of football is usually quite the wild ride with newcomers and old friends forcing us to reassess our rosters. Week 3 was no stranger to injuries and some standout performances, so how can you keep up with it all? In the interest of getting you the most timely information, consider this our waiver […]
Deeper Sleepers Heading Into Week 4
While it wasn't the prototypical "oh my god we're all gonna die" week for fantasy injuries, there were enough scares this week to make us hold our breath more than we would have liked. The big loss coming out of Week 3 was that of Jimmy Garoppolo tearing his ACL. An absolute brutal blow to […]
It's Baker Mayfield Time -- Get Your Bids Ready
Thursday night's Jets/Browns game started out as one of those ugh, why are we watching this kind of games, the kind that prompted me to ask on Twitter if two teams had ever tied at zero points apiece (answer: not since 1943) and spend large chunks of the first half washing dishes. Then, Baker Mayfield happened. Browns […]
The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 4)
This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]
49ers To Work Out Tom Savage
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing in free-agent quarterback Tom Savage for a workout on Monday, according to a source. Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) tore his ACL in the Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, so the Niners need more depth at the position behind C.J. Beathard, who will now be the starter. Savage won't be […]
Jimmy Garoppolo's Season Is Over
An MRI exam on Monday confirmed that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) has a torn ACL, according to a source. He will miss the rest of the 2018 season. It's a really big blow to a team that lost running back Jerick McKinnon to the same injury before the season even started. Garoppolo […]
Alfred Morris Scores Against Tough KC Defense
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris continued to split carries with running back Matt Breida but was still able to put on a solid showing in the loss to the Chiefs, finishing the day with 67 yards and a touchdown off of 14 carries. With Breida potentially missing the team's next game against the […]
Matt Breida Performs Well Despite Injury Scare
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida had a solid outing despite his team falling to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Despite injuring his knee early in the contest, Breida returned and was efficient. He would finish the day rushing for 90 yards off of just 10 carries in addition to catching three passes […]
Richard Sherman To Miss A Few Weeks
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) will be out for a few weeks with a mild calf strain, according to a source. Sherman had to be helped off the field in the Week 3 loss to the Chiefs. Jaquiski Tartt was out on Sunday, so the Niners secondary is extremely vulnerable right now. That's […]
C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Look, no one is mistaking San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard for Aaron Rodgers or anything, but there are leagues where literally every starting quarterback is rostered. If that’s the type of league you play in, then it’s worth considering Beathard. He did have a couple […]
49ers Fear An ACL Injury For Jimmy Garoppolo
Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers fear that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) is dealing with an ACL injury after he was carted off in the Week 3 loss to the Chiefs. A torn ACL would be devastating for the Niners and Garoppolo, as it'd end his season. Garoppolo went 20-for-30 for 251 yards […]
Jimmy Garoppolo Leaves With Knee Injury
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a knee injury and was carted off the field. While dashing towards the end zone during Sunday's matchup against Kansas City, the former New England Patriot appeared to tweak his left knee after making a cut and running into cornerback Steven Nelson. Though the severity of the injury […]
