Wide Receiver Depth Chart Changes - Week 2

There are a number of reasons for wide receiver depth chart changes, and they aren’t always neat and logical. However, after Week 1 things did break down fairly easily in terms of moves up and down depth charts. As a result, the analysis in this article will be broken into three major sections. First, is […]

Pass Rush vs QB Matchups to Watch (Week 2)

Of the 10 NFL defenses that applied the most pressure to the quarterback in Week 1, seven of them won. Who should you start based on pass rush vs QB matchup? Who should you sit? It's all here in Week 2 of the fantasy football season. There were surprises in Week 1 (hello Ryan Fitzpatrick), […]

Marquise Goodwin Ruled Out

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) didn't practice on Friday and has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Lions. Goodwin was a popular breakout candidate this year, but he had zero catches before his injury in the season opener and will now sit out in Week 2. In his absence, Pierre […]

Marquise Goodwin Not Practicing Friday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) is not practicing on Friday, which is not a good sign for his availability in Week 2 against the Lions, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Goodwin hasn't practiced all week at this point, making it seem likely that he'll sit out. If that […]

Jerick McKinnon Has Successful Surgery

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) underwent ACL surgery on Tuesday and the tear was "pretty clean," according to a source. McKinnon is still out for the year, but this is a great sign that his recovery should go smoothly. He should be ready for the 2019 in plenty of time. McKinnon was […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 2): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 2 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 2 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]

FanPicks NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 2

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 2 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Marquise Goodwin Does Not Practice Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) did not practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Goodwin will need to get in at least a limited practice on Friday to have any chance of suiting up for Week 2 against the Lions. Goodwin was a popular breakout player in fantasy drafts, but he […]

49ers Unsure About Marquise Goodwin's Status

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is unsure if wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) will play in Week 2 against the Lions. Goodwin did not practice on Wednesday, but he'll have a chance to suit up if he can get in a practice the rest of the week. He did not […]

George Kittle A Strong TE1 in Week 2

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The sky is the limit for Kittle in this week’s matchup against the Detroit Lions, especially if Marquise Goodwin is unable to suit up. The second-year tight end has showcased freakish athleticism and […]

Dante Pettis Worth Consideration in Deeper Formats

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis shined in his first career game, as the rookie hauled in two passes for 61 yards and one touchdown against one of the top defensive units in the league. There is plenty of reason for optimism, but Pettis’ fantasy value in Week 2 could depend on the health […]

Matt Breida Has Favorable Week 2 Matchup

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida averaged 4.2 yards per carry in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Georgia Southern product handled 48 percent of the team’s backfield touches and will likely continue to share the workload with Alfred Morris. However, Breida looked like the more explosive runner and is the better receiver […]

Alfred Morris a Risky PPR Option

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris struggled in Week 1, rushing for just 38 yards on 12 carries, while also losing one fumble. This week he faces a Detroit Lions defense that allowed 32.8 fantasy points to the running back position against the New York Jets on Monday night. Even though the matchup is […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Primed to Bounce Back in Week 2

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will look to bounce back at home against the Detroit Lions in Week 2. The 26-year-old is coming off of a poor performance, in which he threw three interceptions and managed just nine fantasy points. Even though Marquise Goodwin is questionable to play on Sunday, Garoppolo should have an […]

Marquise Goodwin Misses Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (thigh) will not practice on Wednesday and is in line to be questionable for Week 2 against the Lions. Goodwin put up a donut for fantasy owners in the season opener because of his injury, and he might not play this weekend. If he sits out, receiver Pierre […]

Deeper PPR Sleepers Heading Into Week 2

As is tradition, Week 1 provided the usual head-scratching performances we've grown accustomed to start the year. Matthew Stafford looked discombobulated, the Amari Cooper rebound year did not get off to a good start, and LeSean McCoy looks hopeless in Buffalo. All these disappointments aside, we did end up with some positive takeaways. Here you'll find your […]

Tape Don't Lie - Breaking Down Phillip Lindsay's Week 1 Performance

Hey y'all! Welcome to a new column here at RotoBaller, "Tape Don't Lie". Each week, I'll pick out one surprising fantasy football performance and break it down. What does the film show? How does that mesh with what the analytics say about that player? What does it all mean in the grand scheme of things? […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Welcome to my Week 2 Wide Receiver Waiver Wire additions column. I am excited to add this article to my bag of tricks for the 2018 season. Working the waiver wire is one of, if not the most important aspect to winning a fantasy football league. The one piece of advice I need to give […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. 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 this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 2)

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 […]

Marquise Goodwin Day-To-Day This Week

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (thigh) is dealing with a bruised thigh and will be day-to-day this week. Goodwin could be questionable for Week 2 against the Lions after missing his only target in the Week 1 loss to the Vikings. If Goodwin is able to suit up, […]

Dante Pettis (WR, SF) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis being a good waiver wire pickup or not is going to depend on the health of Marquise Goodwin. As of Monday night, we still have not heard if Goodwin could miss any time and what injury he sustained. […]

Matt Breida Rushes for 46 Yards in Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida rushed for 46 yards on 11 carries in Week 1, while adding one reception for five yards. The second-year running back didn’t rack up many fantasy points, but he did perform better than Alfred Morris against one of the top run defenses in the NFL. Despite the lack […]

Alfred Morris Has Disappointing Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris carried the ball 12 times for 38 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, while also losing a fumble near the goal line. The 29-year-old struggled to find running room against a stout Vikings defense. However, he should have more success in the team's home opener against […]

George Kittle Shines in Week 1 Loss

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle led the team with nine targets in Week 1, and was able to haul in five of those targets for an impressive 90 yards. The second-year tight end could have added to those totals, but had a deep pass fall off his fingertips. Nevertheless, Kittle’s big-play ability was […]

Pierre Garcon has Quiet Week 1 Outing

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon was held to just two catches for 21 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Garcon was targeted six times, but was unable to step up after Marquise Goodwin left the game with a quad injury. Garcon had an opportunity to salvage the day for his fantasy […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Struggles in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, completing just 45 percent of his passes for 261 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. However, he didn't receive much help from his supporting cast, as his depleted offensive line surrendered three sacks in the contest. The San Francisco receiving corps […]

Marquise Goodwin Questionable to Return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has exited Sunday's contest against Minnesota after colliding with Vikings defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson. Goodwin was able to leave the field mostly under his own power, but was clearly favoring his right leg and was noticeably frustrated on the sideline. The 49ers have since announced the speedy receiver […]