Top Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Russell Gage, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Gabriel Davis

It's fantasy playoff time and the NFL is a mess right now due to COVID. Are there any players left on the waiver wire wasteland? Let's find out. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 16. Not all of these waiver wire […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round

Welcome to the home stretch, RotoBallers! Congratulations to those of you still in the fight and here reading, as this playoff environment has been chaos personified. Those of you with bills still in the FAAB wallet are in a key spot to add some running back help, even if it's just to block your opponents. […]

Ryan Griffin Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets placed tight end Ryan Griffin (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday. He will miss the season's final three games after sustaining a knee injury in the Week 15 loss to the Miami Dolphins. QB Mike White was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old finishes the 2021 season […]

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

Things finally got serious. If you're here, it's only because of one of two reasons: 1) you have followed the series all along and want to keep reading just so you don't feel bad with yourself, or 2) you won your first round of the fantasy playoffs and are still on the lookout for the […]

Lavonte David To Miss Time With A Foot Sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (foot) is dealing with a foot sprain, according to a source. It's possible that David could be back in time for the Week 18 season finale against the Carolina Panthers, but his recovery could take up to four weeks. The 31-year-old Pro Bowler will be a big loss […]

Leonard Fournette Likely To Go On Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "likely" to place running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury that left him on crutches following the Sunday night loss to the New Orleans Saints, according to a league source. Going on IR would mean that Fournette wouldn't be eligible to return until the start […]

Buccaneers Signing Le'Veon Bell

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing running back Le'Veon Bell on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to sources. Lead running back Leonard Fournette suffered hamstring on Sunday night that has put him in danger of missing one or two games. Giovani Bernard (hip, knee) was put on Injured Reserve last week, which leaves only Ronald […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Week 15 was a very frustrating week to start your fantasy football playoffs, especially at the quarterback position. Of the top-12 QB's on the week, six of them are owened in 33%-or-less of Yahoo leagues, including Tyler Huntley (4%), Cam Newton (22%), Jared Goff (7%), Mac Jones (33%), Justin Fields (26%) and Davis Mills (3%). […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

This past NFL weekend was one of the most frustrating in recent memory, especially considering it was a playoff matchup for most fantasy managers. The superstars who put up putrid numbers for playoff managers include the legendary Tom Brady, Michael Pittman Jr., Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Najee Harris, Micah Parsons, Derwin […]

Patrick O'Connor Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor (knee), a core special teams player, suffered a season-ending knee injury on Sunday night in the loss to the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. Doctors believe O'Connor tore his PCL and partially tore his MCL, but he is seeking more medical opinions. The 28-year-old hasn't played […]

Not Looking Good For Ryan Griffin In Week 16

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that tight end Ryan Griffin (knee) is dealing with a knee injury and isn't looking good for Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Griffin played a season-low 39% of the offensive snaps while getting injured in the Week 15 loss to the Miami Dolphins, and he finished […]

Mike Evans Considered Week-To-Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is considered week-to-week after suffering a strained hamstring in Sunday night's loss to the Saints. Evans has a shot to play in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, but fantasy managers may want to have a backup plan in case the seven-time 1,000-yard receiver can't suit up. […]

Chris Godwin Suffers Torn ACL, Out For The Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night's loss to the Saints, which will bring an end to the upcoming free agent's 2021 season. The injury did not appear to be that serious at first glance, but further testing showed the ACL tear. The Tampa Bay offense will […]

Mike Evans Should Be OK

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans' hamstring injury should be OK, and it appears as though he avoided a major injury in the Sunday night loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. The 28-year-old caught his only target for 14 yards in the first half before being listed as doubtful to return […]

Leonard Fournette Could Miss Some Time

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) could miss a game or two, according to Ian Rapoport. Fournette was injured after an awkward hit in Sunday's shutout loss to the Saints after he amassed 67 yards from scrimmage. Ronald Jones II took over in relief and posted 63 rushing yards on just eight carries. […]

Chris Godwin Expected To Miss Rest Of The Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) suffered an MCL sprain during his team's 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15 and is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with the injury. While a stint on the Injured Reserve is possible, Godwin should be able to return by […]

Ronald Jones II Accumulates 71 Total Yards In Relief

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II rushed eight times for 63 yards and caught both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Buccaneers starting RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) exited Sunday's defeat in the first half and did not return. Jones took over Tampa Bay's backfield […]

Rob Gronkowski Quiet In Loss To Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski caught just two of his 11 targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 9-0 loss to New Orleans. In the first half of Sunday's loss, Tampa Bay lost Chris Godwin (knee) and Mike Evans (hamstring). The 32-year-old became QB Tom Brady's top weapon but could only secure two of […]

Tom Brady Struggles In Shutout Loss To Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed 26 of 48 pass attempts for 214 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The 44-year-old failed to throw a touchdown pass for the second time in 2021 and was sacked a season-high four times in the Week 15 loss. […]

Chris Godwin Believed To Have MCL Sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) is believed to have sustained an MCL sprain during Sunday's matchup against the Saints. However, he will have more tests on Monday, including an MRI, to confirm the diagnosis. Nonetheless, fantasy managers aren't out of the woods as of yet, especially since Godwin will likely miss some […]

Leonard Fournette Ruled Out Sunday Night With Hamstring Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of the Sunday night game against the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury. Fournette came into this game listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but a hamstring ailment eventually led to an early end to his night. Tampa's […]

Ryan Griffin Snags Two Receptions

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin did exactly what was expected of him during the Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. He hauled in both of his targets for 39 yards in the loss. He has posted three straight games with two receptions, but less than 40 receiving yards in all of them. […]

Chris Godwin, Mike Evans Done For Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (knee) won't return to the Sunday night matchup versus the New Orleans Saints. This makes things complicated for the defending champs, with the team now down to just three available wideouts. Leonard Fournette and Rob Gronkowski will likely get the most attention from Tom […]

Chris Godwin Questionable To Return On Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday Night Football against the Saints. Mike Evans (hamstring) is doubtful, so if either can't make it back, Leonard Fournette and Rob Gronkowski are the favorites to see an increase in looks from Tom Brady. At the same time, Scotty Miller and […]

Mike Evans Doubtful To Return Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is doubtful to return to the Sunday night game against the New Orleans Saints due to a hamstring injury. Evans caught his only target in the second quarter for a 14-yard gain before suffering the hamstring injury. This is a really tough blow for fantasy managers in […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Out Against New Orleans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) won't play on Sunday against the Saints. The 23-year-old is dealing with the after-effects of a head injury he sustained earlier in the year. Nonetheless, it's not a good situation for the defending champs, especially since the team will also be without Jamel Dean (shoulder) and […]

Rob Gronkowski Good To Go On Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski isn't listed on the team's official injury report ahead of the Sunday Night Football meeting against the Saints. He missed some practice time during the week for non-injury-related reasons, and although he didn't appear to be in any real danger of sitting out, the latest update is still […]

Leonard Fournette Officially Active For Sunday Night Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) is active ahead of the Sunday Night Football meeting against New Orleans. He missed a few practices throughout the week but managed to return for a limited session on Friday, which is always a good sign. The 26-year-old has been red-hot, racking up six touchdowns throughout his […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 15 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 15 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. We hope everyone is having a successful fantasy season so far! It's playoff time, so let's go win a championship! Let's take a look at this week's matchups. For those who are not familiar, each week I'll be […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 15: Break The Slate

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! It's great to be back talking NFL DFS with you! I'm not big on taking victory laps, but you can call me Richard Petty at the moment. If you read last week's edition of Break The Slate, then you probably had a very profitable Sunday, […]