Cameron Brate Scores Again in Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate was able to find the end zone for the second straight game in Week 4. Brate caught three passes for 29 yards and one touchdown in the loss to Chicago on Sunday. He was held catchless through the first two games, but has now scored in back-to-back weeks. […]

Adam Humphries Hauls in Six Receptions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries was quiet through the first three games of the season. He was kept to just seven receptions on the season until Week 4. Humphries finished with six receptions for 36 yards in the loss to the Bears on Sunday. Jameis Winston came out of the gate in the […]

Mike Evans Plays Mediocre in Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans brought a three game touchdown streak into Chicago in Week 4. Sadly, Evans was not able to find the end zone in the 48-10 loss to Chicago. Evans caught six passes for 59 yards and saw a team-high nine targets. Evans should be back to normal in Week […]

DeSean Jackson Continues Success Against Bears

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a dud performance in Week 3, but was able to shine once again against the Bears in Week 4. Jackson caught five passes for 112 yards, but did not score in this one. Jackson saw eight targets which was the most behind Mike Evans (9) in Week […]

Ronald Jones Sees First NFL Action on Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II played 20-of-63 snaps (32 percent) in Week 4 versus Chicago, according to Yahoo. Jones saw 10 carries for 29 yards and caught one pass, but for negative yards. He out-touched lead back Peyton Barber which is a good sign for Jones' fantasy value moving forward. Barber has […]

Peyton Barber Continues to Struggle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber is somehow still the lead back in Tampa, but has failed to find any success through four games. Barber rushed seven times for 24 yards in the blowout loss to Chicago. Second-round rookie Ronald Jones II was active and could quickly take over as lead back for Tampa […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Likely Headed Towards Backup Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was reportedly nearly benched during Week 3 and was pulled at halftime during the blowout loss to Chicago on Sunday. Fitzpatrick opened the season with three straight games with over 400 years. Sadly, it looks like the "FitzMagic" has run out in Tampa Bay. Fitzpatrick went 9-for-18 with one […]

Jameis Winston Plays Well in Blowout Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston replaced starter Ryan Fitzpatrick in the blowout loss to the Bears on Sunday. Winston went 16-for-20 with one touchdown in two interceptions while throwing for 145 yards in the second half. The two interceptions weren't ideal, but Winston did have a 80% completion rate. The Bucs head into a […]

Jameis Winston (QB, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Those looking for a QB for Week 5 can move on. The Bucs are entering their bye week and it hasn't even been determined that Jameis Winston will be the starter following it. However, it is highly likely that he will be. Also, […]

Ronald Jones (RB, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fact that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones had been inactive for Tampa Bay's first three games, then produced 28 yards on 11 touches in Week 4, may not inspire confidence in his ability to become a prolific scorer anytime soon. […]

Cameron Brate (TE, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After starting the season with two reception-less games, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate has now caught touchdown tosses in back-to-back weeks. O.J. Howard might be Tampa Bay’s top tight end, but Brate is showing he has value, too, and could have […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

We have officially passed the quarter pole of the 2018 season, and if you blinked then you missed it! Week 4 has seen the electric passing trend continue with quarterbacks shredding defenses at a never-before-seen rate, with pass-catching RBs and deeper WR plays seeing considerable action. In the interest of getting you the most timely […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Pulled In Blowout

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was yanked in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears. The Bucs were getting blown out 38-3 by halftime and quarterback Jameis Winston will be under center for the remainder of the game. Fitzpatrick was 9-for-18 for 126 yards and an interception prior to exiting. It’s possible the Buccaneers just […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been tight-lipped about who would be the team's starting quarterback this week with Jameis Winston back from suspension, but Ryan Fitzpatrick -- coming off three consecutive 400-yard performances -- is warming up with the team's starting center and is expected to start against the Bears. It's a tough matchup for […]

Ronald Jones II Active For Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is active for the first time this season for Tampa's Week 4 meeting with Chicago. Jones II had been a healthy scratch for the team's first three games, but Peyton Barber hasn't played as well as the Buccaneers had hoped, opening the door for Jones. Don't expect […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson has been ruled out for Week 4. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is out today. Ronald Jones will be active in Week 4 for the first time this year. Alshon […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 4): Targets and Avoids

There's always one week of the football season that's known as survivor doomsday and that was the case in Week 3. The Vikings, 16.5-point favorites, lost at home to the Bills knocking more than half of remaining survivor entries out in most pools. If you went contrarian and took the Jaguars as 10-point home favorites […]

O.J. Howard is Becoming A Reliable Option

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard has nine catches for 168 yards and one touchdown over the last two weeks. Howard is quickly becoming a reliable tight end and should be owned in just about every league. The Bucs are a pass-heavy team with lots of options, but have found a way to keep […]

Cameron Brate is A Shaky Option

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate finally caught his first pass of the season in the Week 3 loss to the Steelers. Brate caught three passes for 34 yards and one touchdown. This was a solid week for Brate, but he is still the number two tight end behind O.J. Howard. Brate did not […]

Adam Humphries is Not An Option for Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries has been lost in the shuffle of receivers through the first three weeks of the season. His best game this season was last week when he caught three passes for 30 yards. Humphries currently sits fourth on the depth chart for receivers. The Bucs offense is pass-heavy, but […]

Mike Evans Has Excellent Matchup in Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has an excellent matchup ahead of him in Week 4. Evans has caught 23 catches for 367 yards and three touchdowns through the first three weeks of the season. He'll go up against a Chicago Bears defense that is not known for their strong pass defense. Evans is […]

Peyton Barber is Not An Option for Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has not done basically nothing on the ground this season, but continues to be the lead back. The Bucs have a pass-heavy offense, so Barber does not have a huge role on the team currently. Barber will go up against a Bears defense that is allowing 65.3 rushing […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Should Be Reliable in Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has put together three straight games with 400 passing yards or more. Quarterback Jameis Winston is back from suspension, but it sounds like the Bucs are leaning towards staying with Fitzpatrick at the moment. Fitzpatrick should be in for another solid game against the Bears defense that is not […]

Week 4 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Week 4 didn't kick off with a bang, it was a shootout, and there's a good chance the week will go down guns ablazin' when the (3-0) Kansas City Chiefs take on the (2-1) Denver Broncos Monday night. If you haven't heard by now, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs boast one of the most prolific […]

Temper Expectations for DeSean Jackson in Week 4

Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson will likely see a lot of Bears slot corner Bryce Callahan on Sunday and that may not behoove his owners. Callahan has been one of the better interior cornerbacks in the league all season and he will look to keep it up against the speedy Jackson. D-Jax has notoriously been […]

Chris Godwin Could Be Sneaky Good Sunday

With Chicago Bears' cornerback Prince Amukamara ruled out for Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay, it seems that Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin could be in for a favorable game. Bears' top corner Kyle Fuller is likely to see plenty of Mike Evans, leaving Godwin with burnable Marcus Cooper and rookie Kevin Tolliver. Godwin is still […]

Week 4 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 4 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 4 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 4 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]

Week 4 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. I'll be examining my […]

Week 4 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

We are officially in the BYE week zone. Yes, three weeks in, we're reminded that the NFL tends to structure it's BYE weeks somewhat unevenly, and just as harshly, we've probably built our teams unevenly as well. Almost every fantasy platform you use to draft shows you what the BYE week is for every player, […]